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FAIRLY

extracted by Ken STEWART from the Parish Registers of Kilsyth, Stirlingshire, Scotland 

The FAIRLY FAMILY line was initially researched by Helen MCINTYRE

 

See also the DONALDSON FAMILY below

 

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ABBREVIATIONS USED

OPR-KS - the Kilsyth Parish Registers of Scotland usually transcribed by me "KS" from films of the originals

KPR-KS - the Kilsyth Parish Registers of Scotland confirmed by careful second transcripts of the original films of the originals

IGI reg - from parish register films from the International Genealogical Index of the Latter Day Saints. Usually a reliable source. “Family Search” is not necessarily an “IGI reg” source

IGI - from non-recognised sources in the International Genealogical Index of the Latter Day Saints. Not necessarily a reliable source

Place names follow the standard Chapman Codes, eg Stirling = Sti etc.

Person's names are as found in the original records, so expect many spelling variations.

b. = born,          bp. = baptised, m. = married,    d. = died,          bd. = buried.

occ: = occupation / biographical notes.   wit: = witnesses to events.

"c" before year date to show an estimated year

"cc" before year date to show I have used the spouse's date data as a rough guide

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(1) William FAIRLY b. 23 Aug 1647 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o William FAIRLY, IGI reg)

 

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(1) Androu FERLEY b. c1660 Sct. likely m. 11 Dec 1684 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (IGI reg) m/to

Janet SMALL b. cc1660 Sct.

The qlk day lawfly married Androw FERLY in the paroch of Denny and Janet SMALL in this paroch 11 Dec 1684 (in Vol 2, page 38a, OPR-KS)

 

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(unnamed male) FERLEY bp. 15 Feb 1689 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o Androu FERLEY, IGI reg) (This is likely John) m. 23 Apr 1726 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (OPR-KS) m/to Margaret WILLIAMSON

[unnamed] baptised to Androw F—LEY. Witt before the whole congregation on 15 Feb 1689 (in Vol 2, page 50a, OPR-KS)

John is likely son of Andrew as he has named his first born son after Andrew.

 

2.

Janet FARLEY b. c1690 Sct. m. 10 Dec 1719 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (OPR-KS).   m/to

David CALLENDER b. cc1690 Sct.

David CALLENDER in the paroch of Camsay, and Janet FARLEY in this paroch gave up their names to be proclaimed in order to marriage. Witnesses: James CALLENDER his brother and James FARLEY her brother. 1719, December 4. (KPR, Vol 2, page 160) As also David CALLENDER and Janet FEARLEY (were married) 1719, December 10

 

3.

James FAIRLY b. c1690 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. possible first marriage m. 3 Nov 1711 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct.    m/to Jean SWORD

likely second marriage of James FARLEY proc. 8 May 1731 & m. 27 May 1731 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (OPR-KS).   m/to Mary BAIRD

 

4.

William FAIRLEY b. c1700 Sct. (likely in this family)

 

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(1) James FERLEY b. c1690 Sct. (likely s/o Androu above) possibly first m. 3 Nov 1711 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (IGI reg) possibly first marriage m/to

Jean SWORD b. cc1690 Sct.

1.

Janet FERLEY bp. 18 Jan 1714 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o James FERLEY in Corryhill, wit: William SEMPLE & ..iom SWORD, OPR-KS)

The qlk day Janet baptised to James FARLEY in Corryhill. Wit: William SEMPLE & .... SWORD. January 18th, 1714. (KPR, Vol 2, page 134)

 

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Likely the second marriage of James FARLEY

(2) James FAIRLY b. c1700 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. proc. 8 May 1731 & m. 27 May 1731 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (OPR-KS).    m/to

Mary BAIRD b. cc1700 Kilsyth, Sti Sct. (d/o William BAIRD of Colliumbae)

1731, May 8th: James FAIRLY mealman in Town of Kilsyth and Mary BAIRD daughter to the deceased William BAIRD in Colliumbae gave up their names to be proclamed in order to marriage. (KPR, Vol 3, page 57b) May 26th, 1731: the day following: James FAIRLY and Mary BAIRD were lawfully married.

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James FARLIE b. 26 Sep 1737 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o James FARLIE & Mary BAIRD, in Town of Kilsyth in Vol 4, page 3 KPR-KS)

James baptised to James FARLIE and Mary BAIRD in Town of Kilsyth. 1737, September 26: (KPR, Vol 4, page 3)

James is definitely Janet's brother as stated in her marriage entry. He is also likely brother of John1 below, as he appears as witness for the baptisms of John's children.

 

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(1) William FARLY b. c1690 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. unmarried 1715 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. child with

Janet WOOD b. c1690 Sct.

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Margaret FARLEY bp. 6 Nov 1715 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (illegitimate d/o William FARLEY & Janet WOOD, OPR-KS)

The qlk day, Margaret baptised to William FARLEY begotten in fornication with Janet WOOD, the child was presented by William SWORD kirk officer. 1715, November 6th. (KPR, Vol 2, page 140b)

 

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(1) John FAIRLY bp. 15 Feb 1689 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (likely unnamed s/o Androu FAIRLY IGI reg) m. 23 Apr 1726 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (OPR-KS) m/to

Margaret WILLIAMSON b. cc1700 of Denny

1726, April 23: John FERLEY in this parish and Margaret WILLIAMSON in the parish of Denny gave up their names to be proclaimed in order to marriage. (Vol 3, page 25b, OPR-KS)

John is likely son of Andrew as he has named his first born son after Andrew.

1.

Andrew FERLEY b. 6 Aug 1727 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FERLEY & Margaret WILLIAMSON tenants in Banton land, wit: Andrew PROVAN in Drumnessy there James FERLY mealman in Town of Kilsyth., Vol 3, page 35a, KPR-KS) likely m. 12 Feb 1763 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (IGI reg) m/to Jean BOWE .

Andrew baptised to John FERLEY and Margaret WILLIAMSON tenants in Banton land Wit: Andrew PROVAN in Drumnessy there James FERLY mealman in Town of Kilsyth. 1727, August 6th: (KPR, Vol 3, page 35a)

2.

Robert FAIRLY b. 28 Dec 1729 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FAIRLY & Margaret WILLIAMSON in Banton, wit: James FAIRLY in Town of Kilsyth & Alexander BROWN in Banton. Vol 3, page 48b, KPR-KS) likely m. 29 Nov 1770 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (Robert s/o John in Slafarquar, Margaret of Kilsyth in page 138, KPR & IGI reg).   m/to

Margaret EASON b. cc1727 Sct.

Robert baptised to John FAIRLY and Margaret WILLIAMSON in Banton Wit: James FAIRLY in Town of Kilsyth, Alexander BROWN in Banton. 1729, December 28th: (KPR, Vol 3, page 48b)

 

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Janet FAIRLIE b. 28 Nov & bp. 13 Dec 1772 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o Robert FAIRLIE & Margaret EASON, Vol 5, page 30, KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

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James FAIRLY b. 23 May 1731 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FAIRLY & Margaret WILLIAMSON in Banton, wit: Henry URE & William GILLIES, Vol 3, page 58a, KPR-KS) possibly m/to

Mary NIMMO

James to John FAIRLY and Margaret WILLIAMSON in Banton Wit: Henry URE and William GILLIES both in the Easter Barrony of Kilsyth. 1731, May 23th: (KPR, Vol 3, page 58)

 

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John FAIRLY b. 30 Oct 1755 Cannongate, Edinburgh, Sct. (s/o James FAIRLY & Mary NIMMO, IGI reg) likely m. 7 May 1790 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (aged 30 years, IGI reg) m/to Janet DONALDSON

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4.

William FARLIE b. 24 Dec 1734 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FARLIE & Margaret WILLIAMSON in Sackristock in Dundass, wit as above: William JERVEY James ADAM, Vol 3, page 81b, KPR-KS)

William to John FARLIE and Margaret WILLIAMSON in Slackristock in Dundass, Wit as above: William JERVEY James ADAM. 1734, December 24th (KPR, Vol 3, page 81b)

 

5.

George FARLIE (twin) bp. 17 Dec 1738 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (twins, s/o John FARLIE & Margaret, wit: James FORRESTER and Andrew DICK, Vol 4, page 7 KPR-KS)

George and Janet twins baptised to John FARLIE in Slackristock and Margaret (not stated), Wit: James FORRESTER and Andrew DICK. 1738, December 17: (KPR, Vol 4, page 7)

 

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Janet FARLIE (twin) bp. 17 Dec 1738 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (twins, d/o John FARLIE & Margaret, wit: James FORRESTER and Andrew DICK, Vol 4, page 7 KPR-KS)

George and Janet twins baptised to John FARLIE in Slackristock and Margaret (not stated), Wit: James FORRESTER and Andrew DICK. 1738, December 17: (KPR, Vol 4, page 7)

 

 

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(2) John FAIRLY b. c1720 Sct. (possibly s/o James FAIRLY) likely m. c1748 Sct. (no marriage yet found).   m/to 

Margaret THOM b. c1720 Sct.

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Alexander FAIRLEY bp. 16 Apr 1749 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FAIRLEY & Margaret THOM, farmer in Mains of Kilsyth in Vol 4, page 44 KPR-KS)

Alexander baptized to John FAIRLY farmer in Mains of Kilsyth & Margaret THOM. wit: Joseph THOM in Auchinvole & James ADAM in Colziumbea. April 16th, 1749: (KPR, Vol 4, page 44)

 

2.

Andrew FAIRLEY bp. 15 Mar 1752 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FAIRLEY & Margaret THOM, farmer in Mains of Kilsyth in Vol 4, page 61 KPR-KS)

Andrew baptized to John FAIRLEY farmer in Mains of Kilsyth, & Margaret THOM. witnesses: Robert KIRKWOOD weaver in Kilsyth & John ANDERSON flax dresser at Nielston. March 15th: 1752. (KPR, Vol 4, page 61)

 

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Margaret FAIRLEY bp. 9 Jul 1755 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John FAIRLEY & Margaret THOM, tennant in Mains of Kilsyth in Vol 4, page 77 KPR-KS)

Margaret baptized to John FAIRLEY tennant in Mains of Kilsyth, and Margaret THOM his spouse, wit: Robert KIRKWOOD and William FORRESTER. July 9th, 1755: (KPR, Vol 4, page 77)

 

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Margaret FAIRLEY bp. 24 Sep 1758 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John FAIRLEY & Margaret THOM, farmer in Mains of Kilsyth in Vol 4, page 91 KPR-KS)

Margaret baptized to John FAIRLEY farmer in Mains of Kilsyth, and Margaret THOM, wit: Robert & Walter KIRKWOODs weavers in Kilsyth. September 24th, 1758: (KPR, Vol 4, page 91)

 

5.

Robert FAIRLY b. 11 Feb 1761 & bp. 1 Mar 1761 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FAIRLY & Margaret THOM in Kilsyth, wit: Jas Adam & Jas Rankine, page 100, Vol 4, OPR-KS)

John FAIRLEY and Margaret THOM his wife in Kilsyth had a son Robert born the 11th of Feb and baptized the 1st of March. Wit: James ADAM & James RANKINE. March 1st, 1761. (page 100, Vol 4 OPR-KS)

 

 

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(2) Andrew FERLEY b. 6 Aug 1727 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FERLEY & Margaret WILLIAMSON tenants in Banton land, wit: Andrew PROVAN in Drumnessy there James FERLY mealman in Town of Kilsyth., OPR-KS) m. 12 Feb 1763 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (both of this parish in Vol 4, page 127 KPR-KS & IGI reg).   m/to

Jean BOWE bp. 16 Oct 1748 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John BOWE & Jean RANKINE)

Andrew baptised to John FERLEY and Margaret WILLIAMSON tenants in Banton land Wit: Andrew PROVAN in Drumnessy there James FERLY mealman in Town of Kilsyth. 1727, August 6th: (KPR, Vol 3, page 35)

Jean baptised to John BOWE in Auchinvallie and Margaret RANKINE. Witt : Jas Rankine and William Bow on 16th October 1748 Kilsyth (Vol 4, page 41b, OPR-KS)

Andrew FAIRLIE and Jean BOWE both in this parish gave up their names to be proclaimed in order to marriage on 12th Feb 1763 – (Page 127a, Vol 4, OPR-KS)

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John FAIRLY bp. 11 Mar 1764 Falkirk, Sti, Sct. (s/o Andrew FAIRLEY & Jean BOW, IGI reg)

2.

John FAIRLY bp. 3 Aug 1766 Falkirk, Sti, Sct. (s/o Andrew FAIRLY & Janet BOW, IGI reg)

3.

Andrew FAIRLY bp. 29 Nov 1767 Falkirk, Sti, Sct. (s/o Andrew FAIRLY & Jean BOW, IGI reg)

 

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(3) John FAIRLY b. cc1760 Sct. (several possibles) m. 7 May 1790 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (Both of Kilsyth in page 162, Vol 5 in OPR-KS) likely died around 1819    m/to  

Janet DONALDSON b. 13 Feb 1765 & bp. 14 Feb 1765 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (baseborn d/o William DONALDSON & Marion SMART in Vol 4, page 118 OPR-KS) d. 12 Oct 1845 & bd. 14 Oct 1845 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (as DONALDSON, bd before her husband John FAIRLIE’s headstone, page 71, Vol 8 in OPR-KS) aged 76 years of frailty, occ: aged 25 in 1790, head (75) in Newtown in 1841

Janet baptised to Marion SMART begot in fornication William DONALDSON taylor his father as she says. The child was born the 13th of Feb 1765 & baptized 14th said month, Witnesses James KIRKWOOD & James SMART. The child was presented by John SMART her brother. (page 118, Vol 4, OPR-KS)

 

FAIRLY & DONALDSON – John FAIRLY and Janet DONALDSON both in this parish gave up their names to be proclaimed in order to marriage on 7th May 1790 - Page 162, Vol 5, OPR-KS

 

"Widow of John FAIRLY, aged 83 years, given 1/3 as weekly allowance" in 1843.

Poor Roll - Page 182, Kilsyth Heritors Minutes 1813 - 1844. (began receiving the poor allowance in 1819)

“Janet DONALDSON died 12th and buried 14th Oct 1845 before her husband’s headstone, aged 76 years of frailty” – Kilsyth Parish Registers – page 71a(96) Vol 8 in OPR-KS

 

William baptised to John DONALDSON in Kilsyth and Janet WALLACE, Wit: William WALLACE and Arch SWORD. December 31st, 1738. (page 7, OPR-KS)

(Ancestors of Ken F STEWART < kjstew@iinet.net.au >)

 

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Janet FAIRLEY b. 22 Nov 1791 & bp. 4 Dec 1791 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John FAIRLY & Janet DONALDSON weaver in Kilsyth, wit: John Smarts senior & junior, in Vol 5, page 110, KPR-KS & IGI reg)

John FAIRLY weaver in Kilsyth and Janet DONALDSON had Janet born 22nd November & baptised 4th December 1791, Wit: John SMARTs senior & younger.  (Page 110, OPR-KS)

 

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May (Marion) FAIRLEY b. 4 Jun 1793 & bp. 17 Jun 1793 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John FAIRLY & Janet DONALDSON weaver in Kilsyth, wit: John & Robert Smart, in Vol 5, page 119, KPR-KS) d. 13 Sep 1853 & bd. 14 Sep 1853 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (OPR-KS) aged 60 years of frailty, occ: sewer (41) at mothers in 1841   m/to

Alexander MILLER b. 30 Aug 1785 & bp. 4 Sep 1785 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o Daniel MILLER & Mary THOM, wit: John Fergus & Mat Shaw in page 82a in OPR-KS) m. 6 Aug 1820 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (page 221 in OPR-KS) d. died by 1835

 

John FAIRLY weaver in Kilsyth and Janet DONALDSON had a daughter named MAY born 4th June bap’t 17th sd month, Wit: John & Robt SMARTS.  May 4th, 1793. (Page 119 Vol 5, OPR-KS)

 

"Widow MILLER or Marion FAIRLY", given a 5/- donation in Oct 1842.

Poor Roll  - Page 172, Kilsyth Heritors Minutes 1813 – 1844

“Marion FAIRLIE died 13th & buried 14th Sep 1853 before her own headstone, aged 60 years of frailty” – Kilsyth Parish Registers – 1853, Page 161

(Ancestors of Ken F STEWART < kjstew@iinet.net.au >)

 

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Agnas FAIRLY b. 12 Oct 1800 & bp. 26 Oct 1800 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John FAIRLIE & Janet DONALDSON, Vol 6, page 15a, KPR-KS) (m/to Alexander MILLER ?)

1800, October 12th: FAIRLIE: John FAIRLIE & Janet DONALDSON had a daughter born the 12th of Oct and baptised the 26th 1800 named Agnes. (KPR, Vol 6, page 15a)

 

1841 census – Newtown, Kilsyth, Sti, Sct.

DONALDSON

Janet

1765

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75

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Y

MILLER

Marrion

1799

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41

Sewer

Y

MILLER

Marrion

1824

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16

Sewer

Y

MILLER

James

1834

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6

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Y

 

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MORE BURIALS - KILSYTH PARISH REGISTERS – 1841 to 1854

Page 96a

1845, December 9th - FAIRLIE

John FAIRLIE died 8th & buried 9th Dec 1845 in the common burying ground, aged 70 years of frailty

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1846, September 3rd - FAIRLIE

Mary FAIRLIE died 28th Augt & buried 3rd Sept 1846 beneath her husbands gravestone, aged 75 years of palsy

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Page 144a

1851, September 30th - DONALDSON

Jean DONALDSON died 29th and buried 30th Sept 1851 before David DONALDSONs, aged 74 years found dead

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Page 150a

1852, September 2nd - FAIRLIE

Agnes FAIRLIE died 30th Augt & buried 2nd Sepr 1852 before John FAIRLIE’s h.s., aged 44 years of stomach complaint.

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1841 census – Townhead cottage, Kilsyth, Sti, Sct.

FAIRLEY

Margaret

1775

hd

65

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FAIRLEY

Sahar (male)

1780

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60

ag lab

Y

1841 census – Old Place, Kilsyth, Sti, Sct.

FAIRLEY

William

1825

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15

Chlw

Y

 

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The DONALDSON FAMILY

 

(x) James DONALDSON likely b. c1700 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct.

 

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Agnes DONALDSON bp. 14 Aug 1726 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o James DONALDSON shoemaker in Drungonymuir. Wit: James Shaw ther & James DONALDSON there. (Vol 3, page 27a, KPR-KS)

 

 

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(1) John DONALDSON likely bp. 5 Mar 1710 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o William DONALDSON in Wester Lenzie, witt: James Burn & Robert Stark in Vol 2 page 121 KPR-KS) proc 4 Jan 1734 & m. 1 Feb 1734 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (both in Kilsyth in Vol 3, page 75a, KPR-KS).   m/to

Janet WALLACE likely bp. 6 Jun 1714 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (unnamed ch/o William WALLACE)

1710, 5th March. The said day John baptised to William DONALDSON in Wester Lenzie. Witt: James Burn & Robert Stark in Vol 2, page 121b, KPR-KS)

 

Vaguely possible John bp. 20 Aug 1716 to John DONALDSON indweller in Craigannat in St Ninians p144b)

 

1714, 6 June. The qlk day [      ] baptised to Willam WALLACE in Easter Lenzie, witt: John Lockart & James Henderson in Vol 2, page 136a, KPR-KS)

 

1734 4 Jan Proc. Then 1734, 1 Feb. John DONALDSON & Janet WALLACE both in Kilsyth were lawfully married at Kilsyth by Mr ROBE in Vol 3, page 75a KPR-KS)

 

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Jean DONALDSON bp. 23 Nov 1734 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John DONALDSON & Janet WALLACE in Town of Kilsyth, Wit: John BOW & Henry URE (Vol 3, page 81a, KPR)

 

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Agnes DONALDSON bp. 7 Mar 1736 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John DONALDSON & Janet WALLACE in Town of Kilsyth. Wit. John SWORD & Henry MARSHALL there (Vol 3, page 88b, KPR-KS)

 

3.

William DONALDSON bp. 31 Dec 1738 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John DONALDSON & Janet WALLACE in Kilsyth, wit: William Wallace & Archibald SWORD in Vol 4, page 7 KPR-KS) baseborn child in 1765, and likely later marriage in 1773

 

 

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(1) William DONALDSON bp. 31 Dec 1738 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John DONALDSON & Janet WALLACE in Kilsyth, wit: William Wallace & Archibald SWORD in Vol 4, page 7b, KPR-KS)

Had a baseborn child with Marion SMART b. c1745 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (two possibilities as Marjorie). And perhaps a later marriage

 

1.

Janet DONALDSON b. 13 Feb 1765 & bp. 14 Feb 1765 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (baseborn d/o William DONALDSON & Marion SMART in Vol 4, page 118 OPR-KS) d. 12 Oct 1845 & bd. 14 Oct 1845 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (as DONALDSON, bd before her husband John FAIRLIE’s headstone, page 71, Vol 8 in OPR-KS) aged 76 years of frailty, occ: aged 25 in 1790, head (75) in Newtown in 1841.   m/to

John FAIRLIE b. cc1760 Sct. (several possibles)

 

 

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OTHER FAMILIES

 

James DONALDSON bp. 3 Mar 1707 Cumbernauld, Dnb, Sct. (s/o John DONALDSON & Lilias YOUNG of Cumbernauld in OPR-FMP) proc. 30 Apr 1731 & m. 17 May 1731 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct.  Biog: taylor.  m/to

Jean SWORD b. cc1710 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (lawful d/o William SWORD church officer at Kilsyth)

1731, April 30th. James DONALDSON taylor in Cumbernauld, lawful son to John DONALDSON there and Jean SWORD lawful daughter to William SWORD church officer at Kilsyth gave up their names to be proclaimed in order to marriage. In Vol 3, page 57a, KPR-KS) Married 17 May 1731 (page 58b)

 

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William DONALDSON bp. 21 Dec 1735 Kilsyth, Sti. (s/o James DONALDSON & Jean SWORD merchant in Kilsyth, Wit: John Patrick & Henry Sim in Vol 3, page 86b, KPR)

 

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James DONALDSON bp. 1 Nov 1737 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o James DONALDSON & Jean SWORD merchant in Kilsyth, wit: William Sword & Charles Ross in Vol 4, page 4, KPR-KS)

 

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Matthew DONALDSON bp. 16 Mar 1740 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o James DONALDSON & Jean SWORD in Town of Kilsyth, wit: James Sword & William Sword in Vol 4, page 12 KPR-KS)

 

 

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James DONALDSON b. c1710 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. proc. 11 Jun 1731 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (tenant in Crawbegs in Easter Barony, both on this parish in Vol 3, page 58b KPR-KS).   m/to

Janet ROUAT b. cc1710 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. lawful daughter to Alexr ROUAT in Brookieside

1731, June 11th. James DONALDSON tenant in Crawbegs in Easter Barony and Janet ROUAT lawful daughter to Alexr ROUAT in Brookieside, both on this parish proclaimed in Vol 3, page 58b KPR-KS)

 

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Agnes DONALDSON bp. 17 Sep 1732 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o James DONALDSON & Janet ROWAT in Crawbegs, wit: John ROWAT Brookieside & Andrew PROVAN Drumnessie, Vol 3, page 66b, KPR-KS)

 

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John DONALDSON bp. 14 Dec 1735 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o James DONALDSON & Janet RUAT in Tamrawer, wit: William Sword & John Auchie in Vol 3, page 86a KPR)

 

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Janet DONALDSON bp. 17 Sep 1738 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o James DONALDSON & Janet RUAT in Balgarran in Renfrew, wit: William Graham & William Gilchrist in Vol 4, page 7 KPR-KS)

 

 

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James DONALDSON b. c1730 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. proc. 28 Mar 1749 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (both in this parish in Vol 4, page 44 KPR-KS).   m/to

Janet JAMISON b. c1730 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct.

 

1.

James DONALDSON bp. 15 Oct 1755 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o James DONALDSON & Janet JAMIESON workman in Kilsyth, wit: John Jamieson eld & John Jamieson yor in Vol 4, page 78 KPR-KS)

 

 

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John DONALDSON b. c1730 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. proc. 6 Apr 1751 & m. 26 Apr 1751 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (John servant to Robt Graham in Thomrawer, Margaret d/o dec’d --- SWORD, couper in ToK. Married in Kilsyth in Vol 4, page 55 KPR-KS).   m/to

Margaret SWORD b. c1730 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. died in 1765.

 

1.

Jean DONALDSON bp. 5 Jul 1752 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John DONALDSON & Margaret SWORD workman in Town of Kilsyth, wit: William Shaw & Robert Graham of Neilston in Vol 4, page 62 KPR-KS)

 

2.

John DONALDSON bp. 20 Apr 1755 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John DONALDSON & Margaret SWORD servant to John Graham in Neilston, wit: John Lapslie & James Miller in Vol 4, page 76 KPR-KS)

 

3.

William DONALDSON bp. 24 Jul 1757 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John DONALDSON & Margaret SWORD workman in Kilsyth, wit: John Gray & John Shaw in Vol 4, page 86 KPR-KS)

 

4.

James DONALDSON b. 2 Aug 1761 & bhewp. 16 Aug 1761 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John DONALDSON & Margaret SWORD in Kilsyth, wit: John Gray & Matt Shaw in Vol 4, page 102 KPR-KS)

 

5.

Margaret DONALDSON b. 9 Sep 1765 & bp. 9 Sep 1765 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John DONALDSON & Margaret SWORD deceased in Kilsyth, wit: Matt Shaw & David Arthur in Vol 4, page 120 KPR-KS)

 

 

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Volume 5 Marriages (only one in 1766-1795) Perhaps a later marriage

(1a) William DONALDSON b. c1738 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (likely s/o John DONALDSON) proc.8 May 1773 & m. 28 May 1773 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (William residenter in Kilsyth & Margaret d/o David butcher in Kilsyth in Vol 5 page 143 KPR-KS).   m/to

Margaret CHERRY b. c1740 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct.

 

1.

David DONALDSON b. 23 May 1774 & bp. 29 May 1774 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o William DONALDSON & Margaret CHERRIE indweller in Kilsyth, wit: William & David Cherrie in Vol 5, page 36 KPR-KS) m. 11 Dec 1802 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (Both of Kilsyth in Vol 6, page 132, KPR-KS). d. 15 Feb & bd. 18 Feb 1849 Kilsyth, aged 75 years of frailty, bd. own stone (page 126, KPR).   m/to

Jean LANG b. cc1774 d. 29 Sep & bd. 30 Sep 1851 Kilsyth, aged 74 years found dead, bd. David Donaldson’s stone (page 144, KPR).

 

2.

John DONALDSON b. 2 Dec 1775 & bp. 3 Dec 1775 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o William DONALDSON & Margaret CHERRIE workman in Kilsyth, wit: David & William Cherrie in Vol 5, page 42, KPR-KS). m/to Mary LIVINGSTON

 

2.

William DONALDSON b. 10 Feb 1778 & bp. 15 Feb 1778 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o William DONALDSON & Margaret CHERRIE workman in Kilsyth, wit: David & William Cherrie in Vol 5, page 50, KPR-KS) Likely m. c1797 Sct.   m/to Christian BOW

a.       David DONALDSON bp. 15 May 1798 Kilsyth, Vol 6, page 7b, KPR-KS)

 

4.

Jean DONALDSON b. 14 Apr 1780 & bp. 15 Apr 1780 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o William DONALDSON & Margaret CHERRIE workman in Kilsyth, wit: David & William Cherrie in Vol 5, page 54, KPR-KS)

 

 

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Volume 6 Marriages (in 1795-1819)

James DONALDSON b. c1770 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. m. 5 Jan 1796 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (Both of Kilsyth in Vol 6, page 127 KPR-KS).   m/to

Jean HAY b. c1770 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct.

 

1.

Jean DONALDSON bp. 1 Nov 1796 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o James DONALDSON & Jean HAY in Town in Vol 6, page 4b, KPR-KS)

 

2.

John DONALDSON bp. 12 Jul 1798 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o James DONALDSON & Jean HAY in Town in Vol 6, page 7b, KPR-KS)

 

3

John DONALDSON b. 3 Feb & bp. 9 Feb 1800 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o James DONALDSON & Jean HAY in Vol 6, page 13a, KPR-KS)

 

4.

James DONALDSON b. 11 Sep & bp. 20 Sep 1802 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o James DONALDSON & Jean HAY in New Town in Vol 6, page 22a, KPR-KS)

 

 

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William DONALDSON b. c1770 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. m. 6 Mar 1796 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (Both of Kilsyth, irregular, in Vol 6, page 127 KPR-KS).   m/to

Anne LANG b. c1770 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct.

 

1.

William DONALDSON bp. 4 Jul 1796 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o William DONALDSON & Ann LANG in Town in Vol 6, page 4a, KPR-KS)

 

2.

Elizabeth DONALDSON bp. 8 Aug 1797 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o William DONALDSON & Anne LANG in Town in Vol 6, page 6b, KPR-KS)

 

3.

Margaret DONALDSON b. 19 Aug & bp. 19 Aug 1799 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o William DONALDSON junior & Anne LANG in Vol 6, page 11b, KPR-KS)

 

4.

Mary DONALDSON b. 6 Mar & bp. 8 Mar 1802 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o William DONALDSON & Ann LANG in Vol 6, page 20a, KPR-KS)

 

5.

Alexander DONALDSON b. 2 Apr & bp. 15 Apr 1804 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o William DONALDSON & Ann LANG weaver in Vol 6, page 31b, KPR-KS)

 

6.

Mary DONALDSON b. 28 Jun & bp. 29 Jun 1806 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o William DONALDSON & Anne LANG in Vol 6, page 44a, KPR-KS)

 

7.

David DONALDSON b. 2 Mar & bp. 6 Mar 1808 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o William DONALDSON & Ann LANG in Vol 6, page 53a, KPR-KS)

 

8.

Jean DONALDSON b. 21 Sep & bp. 23 Sep 1810 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o William DONALDSON & Ann LANG in Vol 6, page 68a, KPR-KS)

 

9.

Ann DONALDSON b. 6 Mar & bp. 31 Mar 1816 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o William DONALDSON & Ann LANG in Vol 6, page 103b, KPR-KS)

 

 

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David DONALDSON b. c1780 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. m. 11 Dec 1802 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (Both of Kilsyth, irregular, in Vol 6, page 132 KPR-KS).   m/to

Jean LANG b. c1780 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct.

 

1.

Elizabeth DONALDSON bp. 2 Mar & bp. 3 Mar 1803 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o David DONALDSON & Jean LANG in Vol 6, page 25a, KPR-KS)

 

2.

Margaret DONALDSON bp. 24 Mar & bp. 31 Mar 1805 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o David DONALDSON & Jean LANG in Vol 6, page 36b, KPR-KS)

 

3.

William DONALDSON bp. 27 May & bp. 7 Jun 1807 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o David DONALDSON & Jean LANG in Vol 6, page 48b, KPR-KS)

 

4.

John DONALDSON bp. 13 Oct & bp. 22 Oct 1809 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o David DONALDSON & Jean LANG in Vol 6, page 61b, KPR-KS)

 

5.

Mary DONALDSON bp. 22 Nov & bp. 12 Dec 1813 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o David DONALDSON & Jean LANG in Vol 6, page 87b, KPR-KS)

 

 

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(1) John DONALDSON b. 2 Dec 1775 & bp. 3 Dec 1775 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o William DONALDSON & Margaret CHERRIE). m. 20 Oct 1809 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (Both of Kilsyth, 3 sabbaths, in Vol 6, page 139 KPR-KS).   m/to

Mary LIVINGSTON b. c1785 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct.

 

1.

Elizabeth DONALDSON bp. 11 Mar & bp. 19 Mar 1811 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John DONALDSON & Mary LIVINGSTONE in Vol 6, page 72a, KPR-KS)

 

2.

William DONALDSON bp. 18 Apr & bp. 2 May 1813 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John DONALDSON & Mary LIVINGSTON in Vol 6, page 84a, KPR-KS)

 

3.

Margaret Cherrie DONALDSON bp. 17 Jan & bp. 5 Feb 1815 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John DONALDSON & Mary LIVINGSTON in Vol 6, page 95a, KPR-KS)

 

4.

Jean DONALDSON bp. 12 May & bp. 12 May 1816 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John DONALDSON & Mary LIVINGSTONE in Vol 6, page 104b, KPR-KS)

 

5.

John DONALDSON bp. 21 Apr & bp. 9 May 1819 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John DONALDSON & Mary LIVINGSTON in Vol 6, page 122a, KPR-KS)

 

 

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(x) John DONALDSON b. c1790 Sct. m. 15 May 1814 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (Both of Kilsyth, irregular, in Vol 6, page 142 KPR-KS).   m/to

Agnes BRECHIN b. c1790 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct.

 

1.

Alexander DONALDSON bp. 9 Nov & bp. 20 Nov 1808 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John DONALDSON & Agnes BRECHIN in Vol 6, page 56b, KPR-KS)

 

2.

Mary DONALDSON bp. 4 Jun & bp. 9 Jun 1811 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John DONALDSON & Agnes BRECHIN in Vol 6, page 75a, KPR-KS)

 

3.

Agnes DONALDSON bp. 29 Nov & bp. 13 Dec 1814 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John DONALDSON & Agnes BRECHIN in Vol 6, page 94a, KPR-KS)

 

4.

John Fergus DONALDSON bp. 12 Sep & bp. 6 Oct 1816 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John DONALDSON & Agnes BRECHIN in Vol 6, page 107a, KPR-KS)

 

5.

John DONALDSON bp. 12 Jan & bp. 31 Jan 1819 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John DONALDSON & Agnes BREKEN in Vol 6, page 120b, KPR-KS)

 

 

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(x) John DONALDSON b. c1790 Sct. m. 13 Nov 1814 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (Both of Kilsyth, irregular, in Vol 6, page 143 KPR-KS).   m/to

Mary NICHOL b. c1790 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct.

 

1.

Jane DONALDSON bp. 10 Jul & bp. 28 Jul 1816 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John DONALDSON & Mary NICHOL in Banton in Vol 6, page 105b, KPR-KS)

 

2.

William DONALDSON bp. 20 Sep & bp. 24 Sep 1818 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John DONALDSON & Mary NICHOL in Banton in Vol 6, page 119a, KPR-KS)

 

 

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(x) William DONALDSON b. c1795 Sct. m. 4 Apr 1819 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (Both of Kilsyth, 3 sabbaths, in Vol 6, page 146 KPR-KS).   m/to

Margaret HAY b. c1795 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct.

 

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Volume 7 Marriages (in 1819 - )

 

 

 

 

 

The BOWE FAMILY

(1) John BOWE bp. 22 Mar 1713 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o William BOWES in Auchinrivoh in Vol 2, page 131a, OPR-KS) m. 30 Mar 1737 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. d. 1758 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct.   m/to

Margaret RANKIN bp. 6 Nov 1715 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o Patrick RANKINE & Margaret MARSHALL in FamilySearch)

The qlk day John BOWE baptised to William BOWES in Auchinrivoch. Witt: John BOWES & Andrew ADAM on 22 Mar 1713 (in Vol 2, page 131a, OPR-KS)

 

The qlk day Margaret bapt to Patrick RANKIN in Riskend. Wit: Henry Mershell & James ???. on 6th Nov 1715 (Vol 2, page 141a, OPR-KS)

 

John BOW in Auchinrivoch in Easter Barronie and Margaret RANKINE daughter lawful to the deceased Patrick RANKINE in Riskend in the Barronie gave up their names to be proclaimed in order to marriage on 11th Mar 1737 (Vol 4, Page 1, OPR-KS)

30 Mar 1737 John BOW & Margaret RANKINE lawfully married (Vol 4 page 2a, KPR-KS)

A. Jean BOWE b. 1748

Jean baptised to John BOWE in Auchinvallie and Margaret RANKINE. Witt : Jas Rankine and William Bow on 16th October 1748 Kilsyth (Vol 4, page 41b, OPR-KS)

 

 

 

The RANKINE FAMILY

(1) Patrick RANKINE b. 1680 d. 1737   m/to

Margaret MARSHELL bp. 18 Jun 1680 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o Henry MARSHALL & Elizabeth YOUNG in Family Search)

Marriage 5 February 1703 Kilsyth, St, Sct.

Compared Patrick RENKINE and Margaret MARSHELL both in this paroch and gave up their names to be proclaimed in order to marriage on 5th Feb 1703 (Vol 2, Page 93b, OPR-KS)

Margaret baptised to Henry MARSHALL in Balcastle. Witt: John Marshall yr & Jon Baird in Kilsyth. 18th Jun 1680 (in Vol 2, page 24a, OPR-KS)

Nine Children

A. Elizabeth Rankine b. 1704

B. Helen Rankine b.1796

C. Walter Rankine b. 1708 d. 1738

D. Jean Rankine b. 1711

E. John Rankine b. 1713

F.      Margaret Rankine b. 1715

G.    John Rankine b. 1718

H.    Patrick Rankine b. 1720

I.        Henry Rankine b. 1723 d. 1834???