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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

Father: William Muir

Mother: Agnes Cadzow

Spouse(s): Janet Lindsay

Children(s): William Muir, Andrew Muir, John Muir, Alexander Muir, Marion Muir, Thomas Muir, James Muir, David Muir, Agnes 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 William Muir, Andrew Muir, John Muir, Alexander Muir, Marion Muir, Thomas Muir, James Muir, David Muir, Agnes 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 William Muir, Andrew Muir, John Muir, Alexander Muir, Marion Muir, Thomas Muir, James Muir, David Muir, Agnes 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
Parents
William Muir
Agnes Cadzow
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

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. William Muir (22 Jul 1810 – )
  2. 2. Andrew Muir (1812 – )
  3. 3. John Muir (3 Jul 1814 – )
  4. 4. Alexander Muir (6 Apr 1817 – )
  5. 5. Marion Muir (12 Sep 1819 – 1 Dec 1874) m. James Williamson (abt 1806 – 7 Jan 1884)
    1. 1. Janet Williamson (1840 – 16 Jan 1930) m. John Crawford
    2. 2. Richard (Muir) Williamson (abt 1843 – 31 Jul 1888)
    3. 3. Margaret Williamson (abt 1845 – )
    4. 4. Marion Williamson (1847 – )
    5. 5. Esther Williamson (abt 1849 – 23 Mar 1890)
    6. 6. James Williamson (abt 1851 – 10 Jun 1912) m. Margaret Eaddie (abt 1852 – 5 Mar 1914)
      1. 1. James Williamson (abt 1876 – )
      2. 2. Thomas (Eddie) Williamson (abt 1879 – 18 Nov 1933)
      3. 3. Maroin (Muir) Williamson (abt 1882 – )
      4. 4. Richard (Muir) Williamson (abt 1885 – )
    7. 7. William Williamson (abt 1858 – ) m. Maggie (abt 1859 – )
      1. 1. James Williamson (abt 1884 – )
      2. 2. Janet (Crawford) Williamson (abt 1887 – )
      3. 3. John (Young) Williamson (abt 1889 – )
      4. 4. Richard (Muir) Williamson (abt 1891 – )
      5. 5. Williams Williamson (abt 1896 – )
    8. 8. John Williamson (abt 1860 – )
    9. 9. Andrew Williamson (abt 1862 – 8 Nov 1891)
    10. 10. Agnes Williamson (abt 1867 – 24 Jul 1894) m. Robert Halliday (abt 1864 – )
  6. 6. Thomas Muir (26 Aug 1821 – )
  7. 7. James Muir (12 Oct 1823 – )
  8. 8. David Muir (21 Jun 1829 – )
  9. 9. Agnes Muir (abt 1833 – )

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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