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William Muir 1780–1866 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1780

Birth Location: West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland

Death Date: 10 May 1866

Death Location: Fauldhouse, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland

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Spouse(s): Janet Lindsay

Children(s): Agnes Muir, David Muir, Thomas Muir, John Muir, James Muir, Marion Muir, Alexander Muir, Andrew Muir, William Muir

In 1780, William Muir entered the world in West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland, born to William Muir And Agnes Cadzow. In 1841, William Muir resided in Mid Row, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland. In 1851, William Muir resided in Fauldhouse Farm, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland. William Muir married Janet Lindsay, and had children including Agnes Muir, Alexander Muir, Andrew Muir, David Muir, James Muir, John Muir, Marion Muir, Thomas Muir, William Muir. William Muir passed away in 1866 in Fauldhouse, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland.

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Biography

  • In 1780, William Muir entered the world in West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland, born to William Muir And Agnes Cadzow.
  • In 1841, William Muir resided in Mid Row, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland.
  • In 1851, William Muir resided in Fauldhouse Farm, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland.
  • William Muir married Janet Lindsay, and had children including Agnes Muir, Alexander Muir, Andrew Muir, David Muir, James Muir, John Muir, Marion Muir, Thomas Muir, William Muir.
  • William Muir passed away in 1866 in Fauldhouse, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland.

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William Muir's Ancestors

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William Muir
1780–1866
Birth Place: West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland
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William Muir's Descendants

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William Muir (1780–10 May 1866) m. Janet Lindsay (08 Mar 1789–13 Jan 1855)
  1. 1. Agnes Muir 1833–
  2. 2. David Muir 1829–
  3. 3. Thomas Muir 1821–
  4. 4. John Muir 1814–
  5. 5. James Muir 1823–
  6. 6. Marion Muir 1819–1874 m. James Williamson 1806–1884
    1. 1. Agnes Williamson 1867–1894 m. Robert Halliday 1864–
    2. 2. Andrew Williamson 1862–1891
    3. 3. Margaret Williamson 1845–
    4. 4. John Williamson 1860–
    5. 5. William Williamson 1858– m. Maggie 1859–
      1. 1. Williams Williamson 1896–
      2. 2. Richard (Muir) Williamson 1891–
      3. 3. John (Young) Williamson 1889–
      4. 4. Janet (Crawford) Williamson 1887–
      5. 5. James Williamson 1884–
    6. 6. James Williamson 1851–1912 m. Margaret Eaddie 1852–1914
      1. 1. Richard (Muir) Williamson 1885–
      2. 2. Maroin (Muir) Williamson 1882–
      3. 3. Thomas (Eddie) Williamson 1879–1933
      4. 4. James Williamson 1876–
    7. 7. Esther Williamson 1849–1890
    8. 8. Richard (Muir) Williamson 1843–1888
    9. 9. Janet Williamson 1840–1930
    10. 10. Marion Williamson 1847–
  7. 7. Alexander Muir 1817–
  8. 8. Andrew Muir 1812–
  9. 9. William Muir 1810–

William Muir's Timeline

6 Records

1780
1780
Birth of William Muir in West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland
West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland
1841
1841
Age 61
William Muir resided here in Mid Row, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
Mid Row, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
1851
1851
Age 71
William Muir resided here in Fauldhouse Farm, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
Fauldhouse Farm, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
1861
1861
Age 81
William Muir resided here in Fauldhouse Farm, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
Fauldhouse Farm, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
1866
1866
Age 86
Burial of William Muir in West Calder Churchyard, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland
West Calder Churchyard, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland
1866
10 May 1866
Age 86
Death of William Muir in Fauldhouse, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
Fauldhouse, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1841 Scotland Census
    [2] 1851 Scotland Census
    [3] 1861 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Fauldhouse Farm, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1861 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Fauldhouse Farm, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1851 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Mid Row, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1841 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1866
    Event Place: West Calder Churchyard, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 May 1866
    Event Place: Fauldhouse, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland

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