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William Urquhart 1797–1874 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1797

Birth Location: Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire

Death Date: 28 May 1874

Death Location: high street, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

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Spouse(s): Elisabeth Willox

Children(s): Alexander Urquhart

In 1797, William Urquhart entered the world in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, born to Alexander Urquhart And Catherine Massie. In 1841, William Urquhart resided in Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. In 1851, William Urquhart resided in Strichen, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. William Urquhart married Elisabeth Willox, and had children including Alexander Urquhart. William Urquhart passed away in 1874 in high street, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

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Biography

  • In 1797, William Urquhart entered the world in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, born to Alexander Urquhart And Catherine Massie.
  • In 1841, William Urquhart resided in Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
  • In 1851, William Urquhart resided in Strichen, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
  • William Urquhart married Elisabeth Willox, and had children including Alexander Urquhart.
  • William Urquhart passed away in 1874 in high street, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Elisabeth Willox
1781–
Birth Location: Lonmay, Aberdeenshire
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Children(s)

Alexander Urquhart
1821–1901
Birth Location: Strichen, Aberdeenshire
AU

William Urquhart's Ancestors

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William Urquhart
1797–1874
Birth Place: Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire
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William Urquhart's Descendants

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William Urquhart (abt 1797–28 May 1874) m. Elisabeth Willox (abt 1781–)
  1. 1. Alexander Urquhart 1821–1901 m. Jane Urquhart 1821–
    1. 1. John (McPhail) Urquhart 1847–1928 m. Elizabeth Willox 1848–1926
      1. 1. John (Alexander) Urquhart 1872–1953 m. Robina Ligertwood 1875–1967
        1. 1. Mabel Urquhart 1919–1976 m. George (Frederick) Smith 1916–1982
        2. 2. Violet Urquhart 1915–
        3. 3. Simpson (Riach) Urquhart 1911–1980
        4. 4. Alfred Urquhart 1907–
        5. 5. Elizabeth (WIllox) Urquhart 1900–
        6. 6. Jane (Ann Urquhart) Urquhart 1898–
        7. 7. Robina (Ligertwood Simpson) Urquhart 1905–
      2. 2. Jeani Melvin 1870–1937 m. William (Beattie) Melvin 1868–1930
        1. 1. Gladys (Hall) Melvin 1908–1910
        2. 2. Ella (Webster Brown) Melvin 1915–1921
        3. 3. Margaret Melvin 1894–1988 m. William (George) Masson 1893–1954
        4. 4. Louise Melvin 1897–
        5. 5. Christian Melvin 1900–
        6. 6. Edward (Gall) Melvin 1903–1983 m. Rose (Mary) Melvin 1903–
        7. 7. Friend (Hoyce Whitcomb) Melvin 1906–1946 m. Winona (Rose) Melvin 1909–1951
        8. 8. Elizabeth Melvin 1893–
        9. 9. Margaret (Leslie) Masson 1894–1988
        10. 10. Louise Melvin 1897–
      3. 3. William Urquhart 1877–
      4. 4. James Urquhart 1879–
      5. 5. George Urquhart 1879–
      6. 6. Alfred Urquhart 1885–
    2. 2. Alexander Urquhart 1839–
    3. 3. Elisebeth Urquhart 1842–
    4. 4. Joseph Urquhart 1844–
    5. 5. William Urquhart 1849–
    6. 6. James Urquhart 1853–
    7. 7. Jane Urquhart 1855–
    8. 8. George Urquhart 1857–
    9. 9. Mary Urquhart 1861–
    10. 10. Lewis (Beaton) Urquhart 1865–

William Urquhart's Timeline

6 Records

1797
abt 1797
Birth of William Urquhart in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire
Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire
1841
1841
Age 44
William Urquhart resided here in Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1851
1851
Age 54
William Urquhart resided here in Strichen, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Strichen, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1861
1861
Age 64
William Urquhart resided here in Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1871
1871
Age 74
William Urquhart resided here in Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1874
28 May 1874
Age 77
Death of William Urquhart in high street, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
high street, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1797
    Event Place: Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire
    Record Source:
    [1] 1851 Scotland Census, Parish: Strichen; ED: 7; Page: 20; Line: 2; Roll: CSSCT1851_51; Year: 1851
    [2] 1871 Scotland Census, Parish: Strichen; ED: 4; Page: 3; Line: 1; Roll: CSSCT1871_43

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1841 Scotland Census, Parish: Strichen; ED: 7; Page: 8; Line: 1360; Year: 1841

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Strichen, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1851 Scotland Census, Parish: Strichen; ED: 7; Page: 20; Line: 2; Roll: CSSCT1851_51; Year: 1851

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1861 Scotland Census, Parish: Strichen; ED: 2; Page: 8; Line: 19; Roll: CSSCT1861_33

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1871 Scotland Census, Parish: Strichen; ED: 4; Page: 3; Line: 1; Roll: CSSCT1871_43

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 May 1874
    Event Place: high street, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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