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William Law 1640–1688 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Sep 1640

Birth Location: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

Death Date: 1688

Death Location: Paris, Paris, Île-de-France, France

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Spouse(s): Jean Campbell

Children(s): Andrew Law, Jean Law, William Law, Jonet Law, Robert Law, Lillias Law, James Law, Agnes Law, Issobell Law, John Law, Hugh Law

The story of William Law began in 1640 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. William Law married Jean Campbell, and had children including Agnes Law, Andrew Law, Hugh Law, Issobell Law, James Law, Jean Law, John Law, Jonet Law, Lillias Law, Robert Law, William Law. William Law passed away in 1688 in Paris, Paris, Île-de-France, France.

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Biography

  • The story of William Law began in 1640 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.
  • William Law married Jean Campbell, and had children including Agnes Law, Andrew Law, Hugh Law, Issobell Law, James Law, Jean Law, John Law, Jonet Law, Lillias Law, Robert Law, William Law.
  • William Law passed away in 1688 in Paris, Paris, Île-de-France, France.

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William Law's Ancestors

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William Law
1640–1688
Birth Place: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
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William Law's Descendants

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William Law (13 Sep 1640–1688) m. Jean Campbell (Abt 1644–21 Jul 1707)
  1. 1. Andrew Law 1673–1735
  2. 2. Jean Law 1669–
  3. 3. William Law 1675–
  4. 4. Jonet Law 1677–
  5. 5. Robert Law 1678–
  6. 6. Lillias Law 1680–1756
  7. 7. James Law 1667–1702
  8. 8. Agnes Law 1666–1743
  9. 9. Issobell Law 1664–
  10. 10. John Law 1671–1727
  11. 11. Hugh Law 1682–
    1. 1. Alexander Law 1716–
    2. 2. Hugh Law 1720–
    3. 3. Christian Law 1723–
    4. 4. William Law 1715– m. Agnas Gloag 1709–
      1. 1. Christin Law 1743–
      2. 2. William Law 1740–
      3. 3. Cicile Law 1735–
      4. 4. Christin Law 1738–1743
      5. 5. Joanna Law 1745–
      6. 6. David Law 1752–
      7. 7. Alexander Law 1748–
      8. 8. John (White Law) (Whytlaw) 1750– m. Marion Laurie 1742–1794
        1. 1. George Law 1783–1802
        2. 2. Cicilia Law 1771–1853
        3. 3. James Law 1779–
        4. 4. Johanna Law 1785–
        5. 5. Jean Law 1788–
        6. 6. John Law 1777–
        7. 7. William Law 1775–1802
        8. 8. Christian Lowrie 1773–1838 m. Alexander Pickhard 1772–1862
        9. 9. Alexander Law 1781–1848 m. Elizabeth Hynd 1782–

William Law's Timeline

5 Records

1640
Abt 1640
Birth of William Law
None
1640
13 Sep 1640
Birth of William Law in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
1640
13 Sep 1640
William Law was baptized in , Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland
, Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland
1688
Abt 1688
Age 48
Death of William Law
None
1688
1688
Age 48
Death of William Law in Paris, Paris, Île-de-France, France
Paris, Paris, Île-de-France, France

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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt 1640

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Sep 1640
    Event Place: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 13 Sep 1640
    Event Place: , Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Abt 1688

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1688
    Event Place: Paris, Paris, Île-de-France, France

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