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William More 1774 – 1834 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1774

Birth Location: Govan, Glasgow, Scotland

Death Date: 8 Nov 1834

Death Location: Govan, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Father: John More

Mother: Elizabeth Fairie

Spouse(s): Barbara Kirkwood

Children(s): Alexander More, John More, Janet More, Barbara More, Isobel More

In 1774, William More entered the world in Govan, Glasgow, Scotland, born to John More and Elizabeth Fairie. William More married Barbara Kirkwood, and had children including Alexander More, John More, Janet More, Barbara More, Isobel More. William More passed away in 1834 in Govan, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

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Biography

  • In 1774, William More entered the world in Govan, Glasgow, Scotland, born to John More and Elizabeth Fairie.
  • William More married Barbara Kirkwood, and had children including Alexander More, John More, Janet More, Barbara More, Isobel More.
  • William More passed away in 1834 in Govan, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William More's Ancestors

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William More
1774 – 1834
Birth Place: Govan, Glasgow, Scotland
Parents
John More
1757 –
Elizabeth Fairie
1765 –
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Grandparents
Robert Fairie
1717 –
Barony Glasgow Lanark Scotland
Euphan McIndoe
1734 –
Strathblane, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William More's Descendants

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William More (1774 – 8 Nov 1834) m. Barbara Kirkwood (6 Apr 1782 – 8 May 1832)
  1. 1. Alexander More (24 Nov 1801 – )
  2. 2. John More (1810 – 1854) m. Mary Murray (31 Aug 1806 – 17 Oct 1882)
    1. 1. John More (abt 1834 – ) m. Martha (Sophia) Belfry (9 April 1839 – 3 October 1925)
      1. 1. Logan (Murray) More (abt 1870 – )
      2. 2. Eveline More (abt 1871 – )
      3. 3. Annie More (abt 1874 – )
      4. 4. Mary (L.) More (24 Mar 1876 – )
      5. 5. John (H.) More (23 May 1877 – )
    2. 2. Logan (M) More (abt 1848 – 3 January 1927) m. Rachel More (1855 – 22 February 1929)
      1. 1. Maggie Darling (Mar 1884 – )
      2. 2. Pearle (Palmer) More (27 October 1884 – 25 December 1983)
      3. 3. Bail Mare (Nov 1884 – )
      4. 4. Effie (Georgina) More (15 July 1890 – 6 March 1960)
      5. 5. Aubrey (Vincent) More (8 March 1896 – 21 February 1925)
  3. 3. Janet More (24 September 1805 – 6 December 1873) m. Alexander Rogers (5 October 1805 – 17 March 1871)
    1. 1. David Rogers (28 Jan 1827 – 30 November 1874) m. Jane Rogers (abt 1823 – )
      1. 1. Elizabeth Rogers (abt 1853 – )
      2. 2. Jane Rogers (abt 1854 – )
  4. 4. Barbara More (13 Dec 1815 – )
  5. 5. Isobel More (5 Oct 1822 – )

William More's Timeline

7 Records

1774
1774
Birth of William More in Govan, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Govan, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1774
1774
Birth of William More in Govan, Glasgow, Scotland
Govan, Glasgow, Scotland
1777
1777
Age 3
Birth of William More in Govan, Glasgow, Scotland
Govan, Glasgow, Scotland
1786
30 Jul 1786
Age 12
William More was baptized in Govan,Lanark,Scotland
Govan,Lanark,Scotland
1800
6 June 1800
Age 26
William More was married in Govan, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Govan, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1834
8 Nov 1834
Age 60
Death of William More in Govan, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Govan, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1835
29 October 1835
Age 61
Death of William More in Govan, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Govan, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1774
    Event Place: Govan, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1777
    Event Place: Govan, Glasgow, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1774
    Event Place: Govan, Glasgow, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 30 Jul 1786
    Event Place: Govan,Lanark,Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 6 June 1800
    Event Place: Govan, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 October 1835
    Event Place: Govan, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Nov 1834
    Event Place: Govan, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

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