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William Weir 1681 – 1720 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 November 1681

Birth Location: Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Death Date: 1720

Death Location: Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Father: William Weir

Mother: Jonat Pillance

Spouse(s): Jonat Pillance, Agnas Cliland

Children(s): James Weir, Thomas Weir, Elizabeth Weir, William Weir, Jonat Weir, Margaret Weir

The story of William Weir began in 1681 in Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. William Weir married Jonat Pillance, Agnas Cliland, and had children including James Weir, Thomas Weir, Elizabeth Weir, William Weir, Jonat Weir, Margaret Weir. William Weir passed away in 1720 in Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

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Biography

  • The story of William Weir began in 1681 in Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
  • William Weir married Jonat Pillance, Agnas Cliland, and had children including James Weir, Thomas Weir, Elizabeth Weir, William Weir, Jonat Weir, Margaret Weir.
  • William Weir passed away in 1720 in Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Weir
1661 –
Birth Location: Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
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Jonat Pillance
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Jonat Pillance
1680 –
Birth Location: Lanarkshire, Scotland
JP
Agnas Cliland
1685 –
Birth Location: Lanarkshire, Scotland
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Children(s)

James Weir
1705 – 1779
Birth Location: Avondale, Lanark, Scotland
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Thomas Weir
Birth Location: –
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Elizabeth Weir
Birth Location: –
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William Weir
1700 –
Birth Location: Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
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Jonat Weir
1703 –
Birth Location: Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
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Margaret Weir
1708 –
Birth Location: Beaton's Smithy, Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire
MW

William Weir's Ancestors

Self
William Weir
1681 – 1720
Birth Place: Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Parents
William Weir
1661 –
Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Jonat Pillance
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Weir's Descendants

1.
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William Weir (7 November 1681 – 1720) m. Jonat Pillance (1680 – ) m. Agnas Cliland (Sep 1685 – )
  1. 1. James Weir (1705 – 1779)
  2. 2. Thomas Weir
  3. 3. Elizabeth Weir
  4. 4. William Weir (Nov 1700 – )
  5. 5. Jonat Weir (14 Mar 1703 – )
  6. 6. Margaret Weir (4 Jan 1708 – ) m. Robert Meikle (1 Sep 1706 – )
    1. 1. Agnes Meikle (1726 – BEF 1731)
    2. 2. Thomas Meikle (1729 – 1729)
    3. 3. Agnes Meikle (1731 – abt 1823)
    4. 4. William Meikle (09 Dec 1733 – Mar 1792) m. Janet Symington (10 Jan 1733 – 1812)
      1. 1. James MEIKLE (1752 – 6 Mar 1800)
      2. 2. Richard Meikle (03 Jun 1760 – 06 Mar 1800) m. Janet McGowan (4 Apr 1756 – )
        1. 1. Margaret Meikle (21 Sep 1783 – 23 Sep 1864)
        2. 2. Marion Meikle (14 Jun 1791 – 01 Dec 1874) m. William Hamilton (15 Nov 1782 – 27 March 1867)
        3. 3. William Meikle (14 Mar 1793 – 17 May 1870)
        4. 4. Janet Meikle (20 Sep 1795 – 1874)
        5. 5. Isobel Meikle (14 May 1797 – AFT 1851)
        6. 6. Richard Meikle (26 Mar 1799 – 29 Apr 1870)
      3. 3. William Meikle (1763 – Bef. 1768)
      4. 4. Margaret Meikle (13 Oct 1765 – 11 Oct 1839) m. Andrew Donald (1760 – 6 Dec 1822)
        1. 1. Janet Donald (20 May 1788 – BEF 1810)
        2. 2. James Donald (Abt. 1789 – 16 Aug 1809)
        3. 3. Susan Donald (17 Mar 1790 – 14 Jan 1877)
        4. 4. Margaret Donald (29 Feb 1792 – 14 Jan 1877)
        5. 5. Elizabeth Donald (1 Jun 1794 – 21 Nov 1884)
        6. 6. William Donald (5 Jun 1796 – 16 Aug 1809)
        7. 7. Marion Donald (19 SEP 1799 – 22 May 1891)
        8. 8. Mary Donald (25 Dec 1801 – 22 May 1891) m. James Robb (6 DEC 1799 – 18 NOV 1891)
        9. 9. Robert Donald (28 APR 1804 – 3 Aug 1890)
        10. 10. Andrew Donald (22 Dec 1806 – 03 Aug 1890)
        11. 11. Janet Donald (11 MAY 1810 – 27 Apr 1891)
        12. 12. Mary Donald (11 May 1810 – 22 May 1891)
        13. 13. William Donald (19 FEB 1812 – 16 Aug 1809)
        14. 14. Jean Donald (7 MAY 1814 – 1891)
      5. 5. William Meikle (6 Sep 1768 – 30 Jan 1848) m. Helen Brounlee (10 Mar 1765 – )
      6. 6. Mary Meikle (Mar 1771 – 11 Oct 1839) m. Samuel Barr (EST 1770 – )
      7. 7. Isobel Meikle (1795 – )
    5. 5. Bessie Meikle (29 Feb 1736 – )
    6. 6. Marion Meikle (29 Feb 1736 – )
    7. 7. James Meikle (13 Apr 1739 – )

William Weir's Timeline

2 Records

1681
7 November 1681
Birth of William Weir in Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1720
1720
Age 39
Death of William Weir in Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 November 1681
    Event Place: Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1720
    Event Place: Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
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