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                                      FORRESTER of Kilsyth

                                      FORRESTER of St Ninians

 

My extracts from the Parish Registers of Kilsyth, Stirling, Scot.  for years 1672 to about 1765. Supplemented from Kilsyth Registers on the IGI

 

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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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Earliest Records: 1619-1668 from IGI sources

 

(1) Johne FORRESTER b. c1600 Sct.

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Johne FORRESTER bp. 5 Jul 1620 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o Johne FORRESTER, wit: Jon SMYTH & ---, in page  2b, OPR-KS & IGI reg) likely m. 29 Nov 1657 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (page 135b, OPR-KS & IGI reg).   m/to Issobell AUCHINVELL

John baptised to Johne FORRESTER, wit: Jon SMYTH & ---. July 5th 1620. (page  2b, OPR-KS)

 

Also qld day married John FORRESTER & Issobell AUCHINVELL both in this paroch. The 3 of above were witnesses. November 29th, 1657 (on page 135b, OPR-KS)

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

 

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Agnes FORRESTER bp. 1 Sep 1622 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o Jone FORRESTER (father), IGI reg)

 

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(2) John FORRESTER b. Sct. m. 4 Jul 1633 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (IGI reg)

Nan FORSYTH b. Sct.

 

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(3) John FORRESTER b. c1610 Sct. m. 6 Aug 1633 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FORESTER, IGI reg)

Abigail FINDLAY b. c1610 Sct.

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John FORRESTER bp. 26 Jan 1645 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FORRESTER, IGI reg)

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Eupham FORRESTER bp. 29 Jun 1648 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FORRESTER, IGI reg)

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Heilline FORRESTER bp. 14 Oct 1649 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o Johne FORRESTER, IGI reg)

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Janet FORRESTER bp. 21 Jan 1651 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John FORRESTER, IGI reg)

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Janet FORRESTER bp. 20 Jul 1651 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o Johne FORRESTER, IGI reg)

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James FORRESTER bp. 19 Sep 1652 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FORRESTER, IGI reg) likely m. Sep 1675 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (IGI reg) m/to Agnes PATRICK

The above children may be from either of the above John FORRESTER families, however I have attributed them all to the likely family of John & Abigail

 

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Jonet FORRESTER b. Sct. m. 12 Oct 1634 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (IGI reg).    m/to John MILLER

 

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(1) Harie FOSTER b. Sct. m. c1640 Sti, Sct.

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Jonnet FOSTER bp. 9 Nov 1644 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o Harie FORSTER, IGI reg)

 

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James FORRESTER b. Sct. m. 9 Jun 1649 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (IGI reg).   m/to Elizabeth HUME

 

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(4) John FORRESTER bp. 5 Jul 1620 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o Johne FORRESTER, wit: Jon SMYTH & ---, in Vol 1, page 2b, OPR-KS & IGI reg) likely m. 29 Nov 1657 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (page 135b, OPR-KS & IGI reg).   m/to

Issobell AUCHINVELL b. cc1620 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct.

John baptised to Johne FORRESTER, wit: Jon SMYTH & ---. July 5th, 1620. (page 2b, OPR-KS)

 

Also qd day married John FORRESTER & Issobell AUCHINVELL both in this paroch. The 3 of above were witnesses. November 29th, 1657 on page 135b, OPR-KS

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

 

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Galvine FORRESTER bp. 22 Oct 1654 Kilsyth, Sti. (s/o Johne FORRESTER of Kilsyth. Wit:  Alexander SOMERVILL & Androw LIVINGSTON. Page 111a, OPR-KS & IGI reg)

This day Galvine baptised to John FORRESTE R in this paroch. Alexander SOMERVILL & Androw  LIVINGSTON witnesses. October 22nd, 1654. (Page 111a, OPR-KS)

 

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Mawssie FORRESTER bp. 18 Jan 1657 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o Johne FORRESTER of Kilsyth. Wit: Johne FOSTER & Androw LIVINGSTON. (Page 128b, OPR-KS & IGI reg)

This day Mawssie baptised to Johne FORRESTER in this paroch. Johne FOSTER & Androw  LIVINGSTON witnesses. January 28th, 1657. (Page 128b, OPR-KS)

 

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Janet FORRESTER bp. 3 Oct 1658 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o Johne FORRESTER of Kilsyth. Wit: Johne ACHIVILL & Robert FREW. (Page 140b, OPR-KS & IGI reg) likely m. 4 Dec 1679 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (IGI reg) m/to Walter SWORD

Also Janet baptised to Johne FORRESTER in this paroch. Johne ACHIVILL & Robert FREW witnesses. October 3rd, 1658. (Page 140b, OPR-KS)

 

4.

James FORRESTER bp. 29 Jan 1660 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o Johne FORRESTER of Kilsyth. Wit: Johne NAIPPER & Robert FREW. (Page 146b, OPR-KS & IGI reg) likely m. 5 Sep 1682 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (IGI reg).   m/to Agnes EWAN

Also James baptised to Johne FORRESTER in this paroch. Johne NAIPPER & Robert FREW witnesses. January 29th, 1660. (Page 146b, OPR-KS)

 

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Jeane FORRESTER bp. 23 Mar 1662 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o Johne FORRESTER of Kilsyth. Wit: Jon NAIPPER & James MILLER. (Page 154b, OPR-KS & IGI reg)

Also Jeane baptised to Johne FORRESTER in this paroch. Jon NAIPPER & James MILLER witnesses. March 23rd, 1662. (Page 154b, OPR-KS)

 

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Johne FORRESTER bp. 26 Feb 1665 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o Johne FORRESTER of Kilsyth. Wit: Jon FOSTER & James MILLER. Page 166a, OPR-KS & IGI reg) likely proc 8 Dec 1688 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. both otp (KPR-KS & IGI reg) m/to Christin NEPER

This day John baptised to John FORRESTER in this paroch. Jon FOSTER & James MILLER witnesses. 26 February 1665. Page 166a, OPR-KS)

Compared John FORRESTER and Christin NEPER both in this paroch gave up their names to be proclaimed in order to marriage. December 6th, 1688. (page 49a, OPR-KS)

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

 

 

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Later Records: 1672-1721 from original registers and IGI register sources

 

John FORRESTER likely bp. 26 Jan 1645 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FORRESTER with Abigail FINDLAY in IGI reg)

 

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Walter FORRESTER bp. 3 Nov 1674 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FORRESTER of Kilsyth. Wit: Jon [illegible] & Jon FORRESTER. (Vol 2, Page 5a, KPR-KS & IGI reg)

Walter baptised to Jon FORRESTER. Wit: Jon [illegible] & Jon FORRESTER. November 3rd, 1674. (Page 5a, OPR-KS)

 

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Jon FORRESTER bp. 9 Jul 1677 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FORRESTER in the Brae. Wit: Alexander Cleland & Brian? Miller in Vol 2, Page 13a, KPR-KS)

 

 

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(1) James FORRESTER likely bp. 19 Sep 1652 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FORRESTER, (IGI reg) with Abigail FINDLAY) m. 2 Sep 1675 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (Both parishoners in Vol 2, page 7a, KPR-KS & IGI reg).   m/to

Agnes PATRICK b. Sct.

 

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Abigail FORRESTER bp. 30 Jul 1676 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o James FORRESTER in Yorkstoun, Wit: Gavin Forrester & Jon Marshall in Vol 2, page 9a, KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

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Helin FOSTER bp. 22 Jun 1678 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o James FOSTER in Neilstoun, Wit: Gavin Forrester & William Sharer in Vol 2, page 17a, KPR-KS &, IGI reg)

 

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Christian FORRESTER bp. 9 Aug 1681 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o James FORRESTER in Neilstoun, Wit: Thomas Sinclar & Jon Ronald in Vol 2, page 28a, KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

 

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(2) James FORRESTER bp. 29 Jan 1660 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o Johne FORRESTER of Kilsyth. Wit: Johne NAIPPER & Robert FREW. (Page 146b, OPR-KS & IGI reg) proc 20 Aug 1682 & m. 5 Sep 1682 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (Both parishoners in Vol 2, page 31a, KPR-KS & IGI reg).   m/to

Agnes EWAN b. cc1660 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct.

Also James baptised to Johne FORRESTER in this paroch. Johne NAIPPER & Robert FREW witnesses. January 29th, 1660. (Page 146b, OPR-KS)

Compared James FORRESTER & Agnes EWEN both in this paroch proclaimed August 20th, 1682. Married James FORRESTER & Agnes EWEN both in this paroch. September 5th, 1682. (page 31a, OPR-KS)

 

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Agnes FORRESTER bp. 26 Sep 1683 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o James FORRESTER in Kilsyth. Wit: Jon FORRESTER & [illegible] BROWN. (Vol 2, Page 33b, KPR-KS & IGI reg)

Agnes baptised to James FORRESTER in Kilsyth. Wit: Jon FORRESTER & [illegible] BROWN. September 26th, 1683. (Vol 2, Page 33b, KPR-KS)

 

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John FOSTER bp. 25 Aug 1684 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o James FOSTER. Wit: Jon & Gavin FOSTERs in Milntown. (Vol 2, Page 37a, KPR-KS & IGI reg)

Johne baptised to James FOSTER. Wit: Jon & Gavin FOSTERs in Milntown. August 25th, 1684. (Vol 2, Page 37a, KPR-KS)

 

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John FORRESTER bp. 24 Jan 1686 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o James FORRESTER, wit: John & Gavin FORRESTERS. Vol 2, Page 41b, KPR-KS & IGI reg) proc. 24 Sep 1709 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (KPR-KS).   m/to Grizal FERGUS of Kilsyth

The qlk day John baptised to James FORRESTER. Wit: John & Gavin FORRESTERs. January 24th, 1686. (Vol 2, Page 41b, KPR-KS)

 

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James FOSTER bp. 18 Oct 1687 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o James FOSTER in Town of Kilsyth, wit: John FOSTER & David THOMPSON, Vol 2, page 47a, KPR-KS & IGI reg) m. 1 Jun 1719 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (IGI reg).   m/to Janet MILLER

James baptised to James FOSTER in Town of Kilsyth. Wit: John FOSTER & David THOMSON. October 18th, 1687. (Vol 2, Page 47a, KPR-KS)

 

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(likely) Alexander FOSTER b. c1690 Sti, Sct. m. 15 Mar 1719 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. m/to Margaret MILLER

 

 

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(5) John FORRESTER b. St Ninians, Sct. possibly m. 24 Oct 1683 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (John of St Ninians & Janet in this paroch in Vol 2, page 34a, KPR-KS & IGI reg) occ: in Drumnessie, Kilsyth in 1684-1687    m/to

Janet LIDDELL b. Kilsyth, Sct.

 

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(5) John FORRESTER b. Sct. possibly m. 16 Jul 1684 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (Both parishoners in Vol 2, page 35a, KPR-KS & IGI reg) occ: in Drumnessie, Kilsyth in 1684-1687    m/to

Agnes RONALD b. Sct.

 

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William FORRESTER bp. 15 Dec 1684 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FORRESTER in Drumnessie. Wit: William Brown & Jon Ronald in Vol 2, page 38a, KPR-KS)

 

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William FORRESTER bp. 24 Jan 1687 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FORRESTER in Drumnessie. Wit: William Forrester & Robert Forrester in Vol 2, page 45a, KPR-KS)

 

 

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(5a) John FORROSTER & Elizabeth BURN proc 27 Oct 1688 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (Both parishoners in Vol 2, page 49a, KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

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in GARRELMILN

(5b) John FORRESTER likely bp. 26 Feb 1665 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o Johne FORRESTER, (IGI reg & Vol 1, page 166a, OPR-KS) with Isobel ARCHINVOLE) proc 6 Dec 1688 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (Both parishoners in Vol 2, page 49a, KPR-KS & IGI reg) m/to  

Christian NEPER / NAIPPER b. 2 Mar 1662 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John NAPPER in Vol 1, page 154b, OPR-KS)

This day John baptised to John FORRESTER in this paroch. Jon FOSTER & James MILLER witnesses. 26 February 1665. Vol 1, Page 166a, OPR-KS)

Also Christian baptised to John NAIPPER in this paroch. James MILLER, John FORRESTER Walter MILLER Witnesses: on 2 March 1662. page 154b, OPR-KS.

Compared John FORRESTER and Christin NEPER both in this paroch gave up their names to be proclaimed in order to marriage. December 6th, 1688 on page 49a, OPR-KS.

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

 

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Walter FORESTR bp. 25 May 1690 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FORESTER at Gavallmylln, wit: Jon RONALD & William STARK, Vol 2, page 52b, KPR-KS & IGI reg) At the time of this baptism, Rev. John Forrester was listed as " at Garrallmyln".

This day baptised Walter to Jon FORESTER at Gavalle Mylln. Witnesses. Jon RONALD & Rom STARK. May 25th, 1690. (Vol 2, Page 52b, KPR-KS)

 

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Jean FORRESTER bp. 31 July 1692 Denny, Sti, Sct. (OPR-KH)

 

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William FOSTER bp. 9 Sep 1694 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FOSTER miller, wit: James MILLER & Robert GRAHAM, Vol 2, page 60b, KPR-KS & "9 Sep" in IGI reg)

William to Jon FOSTER. Witnesses. James MILLER & Robert GRAHAM. September 9th, 1694. (Vol 2, Page 60b, KPR-KS)

 

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Janet FROSTER b. c1696 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John FORRESTER & Christian NAIPPER in Ancestry) proc 16 Dec 1718 & m. 28 Dec 1718 both in this parish (page 155ab, KPR-KS) Biog: dyster / litster in the Burnfoot, town of Kilsyth     m/to

George MORRISON b. c1695 Sct.

April 7 1695: Janet baptised to Jon (?) and Qn. Witness Jo’n Miller & Jo’n Hamiltons (barely legible)

The qth day George MORESOUN and Janet FORESTER both in this parish gave their names to be proclaimed in order to marriage. December 16th, 1718. Page 155a, OPR-KS. Lawfully married 28th December 1718

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

 

 

 

 

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in MILTOWN

(6) John FORRESTER b. Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. proc. 29 Apr 1699 & m. 25 May 1699 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (Both parishoners in Vol 2, page 81b, KPR-KS & KPR-KS) occ: in Miltoun in 1705.   m/to

Margaret BROUN b. Kilsyth, Sti, Sct.

Laufllie married John FORRESTER and Margaret BROUN both of this paroch, proclaimed 29 Apr 1699 and married 25 May 1699. May 25th, 1699. (page 82a, OPR-KS)

 

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John FORESTER bp. 21 Apr 1700 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FORESTER in Kilsyth paroch, Wit: Walter Naper & David Anderson in Vol 2, page 85a, KPR-KS & IGI reg) likely proc. 12 Nov 1725 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (KPR-KS & IGI reg) m/to Mary LIDDELL

 

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Mary FORESTER bp. 5 Jul 1702 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John FORESTER in Milltown, wit: John Sherrar & James Frew? in Vol 2, page 92b, KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

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Gavin FORRESTOR bp. 11 Mar 1705 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FORROSTORR in Miltoun, wit: John Broun & John Forrester in Vol 2, page 102a, KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

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Margaret FOSTER bp. 14 Dec 1710 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John FOSTER in Miltoun, wit: John Young & Walter Sword, in Vol 2, page 123b, KPR-KS &, IGI reg)

 

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James FOSTER bp. 27 Nov 1715 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FOSTER in Miltoun, wit: John Young & John Hamilton in Vol 2, page 141a, KPR-KS & IGI reg)

m. c1737 Sct. m/to Margaret GLEN

 

 

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at STORLINGE

(7) John FORRESTER b. Sct. proc. 3 May 1701 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (KPR-KS & IGI reg) occ: Minister of the Gospel at Storlinge in 1701    m/to

Marion HAY b. Kilsyth, Sti, Sct.

Mr John FORRESTER, minister of the Gospel at Storlinge and Marion HAY in this paroch, proc. 3 May 1701. (page 87a, OPR-KS)

 

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James FORRESTER bp. 24 May 1702 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FORRESTER, minister at Storlinge, wit: Mr Willam BLAIR and the Laird, in Vol 2, page 92a, KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

 

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Stray marriages

Margaret FOSTER b. Sct. m. 12 Dec 1709 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. m/to Robert MACK b. Sct.

Agnes FOSTER b. Sct. m. 5 Oct 1711 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. m/to William FERGUS b. Sct.

Jean FORRISTER b. Sct. m. 2 May 1717 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. m/to James B.  b. Sct.

Ann FORRISTER b. Sct. m. 31 Jan 1718 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. m/to John STARK b. Sct.

James FORRESTER b. Sct. m. 2 Jun 1719 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. m/to James FINDLAY b. Sct.

 

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at NEW PLACE of KILSYTH

(8) John FOSTER bp. 24 Jan 1686 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o James FORRESTER, wit: John & Gavin FORRESTERS, KPR-KS & IGI reg) likely proc. 24 Sep 1709 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (KPR-KS) occ: at New Place 1723 - 1730  m/to

Grizal FERGUS b. of Campsie, Sti, Sct. (likely d/o William & Margaret, ref: children's names)

John FOSTER of this parish & Grizal FERGUS in Campsie, proclaimed 24 Sep 1709 (page 119a, OPR-KS)

 

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Agnes FROSTER bp. 23 Nov 1710 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John FROSTER in Town of Kilsyth, wit: James BROWN & James STINSON, in Vol 2, page 123a, KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

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James FOSTER bp. 5 Apr 1713 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FOSTER in Town of Kilsyth, wit: James BROWN & James STINSON, in Vol 2, page 131a, KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

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Marrion FORRESTER bp. 12 Jul 1716 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John FORRESTER in Town of Kilsyth, wit: James Broun & John Auchie, in Vol 2, page 144a, KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

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Grissell FORRESTER bp. 30 Nov 1718 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John FORRESTER in Town of Kilsyth, wit: James Broun & John Auchie, in Vol 2, page 155a, KPR-KS & IGI reg) m. 11 Jan 1740 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John FORRESTER, IGI reg) m/to Patrick RANKINE

 

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Jean FORRESTER bp. 30 Mar 1721 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John FORRESTER & Grizal FERGUS in Kilsyth, wit: James Forrester & Alexander Forrester there in Vol 2, page 168a, KPR-KS & IGI reg)

m. 17 Jan 1743 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John FORRESTER, IGI reg) m/to William BARRIE

 

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William FORRESTER bp. 11 Aug 1723 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FORRESTER & Grizall FERGUS at New Place of Kilsyth, wit: James FORRESTER at Auchinvol & Alexander FORRESTER in Town of Kilsyth in Vol 3, page 6b, KPR-KS & KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

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Jonet FORRESTER bp. 28 Feb 1726 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John FORRESTER & Grizall FERGUS at New Place of Kilsyth, wit: James BROWN of Braehead & David AUCHINVOLE wright in Town of Kilsyth in Vol 3, page 24a, KPR-KS & IGI reg) m. 8 Jan 1748 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John FORRESTER, IGI reg) m/to James FERGUS

 

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John FORRESTER bp. 24 Mar 1728 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FORRESTER & Grizall FERGUS at New Place of Kilsyth, wit: James STARK of Neilston, late Baille of Kilsyth & John AUCHIE maltman in Vol 3, page 38b, KPR-KS & IGI reg) proc 1 Jan 1752 & m. 22 Jan 1752 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. m/to Elizabeth HAY

 

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Margaret FORRESTER bp. 8 Dec 1730 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John FORRESTER & Grizel FERGUS at the Place of Kilsyth, wit: Mr John WARDLAN & Mr Walter CAMPBELL, in Vol 3, page 55b, KPR-KS & IGI reg) proc. 1 Feb 1750 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John FORRESTER in Garrellmiln, KPR-KS & IGI reg) m/to John RANKINE (of Greenfoot in Campsie)

 

 

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in TOWN of KILSYTH

(1) Alexander FORRESTER b. Sct. (likely s/o James FORRESTER) m. 15 Mar 1719 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (Both parishoners in Vol 2, page 157a, KPR-KS) occ: in Town of Kilsyth 1724, 1728, ordained Elder of the Church on 26 Jun 1741, vintner in Kilsyth in 1750, late Baille of Kilsyth      m/to

Margaret MILLER b. Kilsyth, Sti, Sct.

 

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James FORRESTER bp. 17 Jan 1724 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o Alexander FORRESTER & Margaret MILLER in Town of Kilsyth, wit: James STARK of Neilston, Baille of Kilsyth & John FORRESTER at Place of Kilsyth, James FORRESTER in Auchinvole, Vol 3, page 9b. KPR-KS & IGI reg)

m/to Janet SCOT likely bp. 30 Mar 1727 Glasgow

 

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Agnes FORRESTER bp. 5 Jan 1728 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o Alexander FORRESTER & Margaret MILLER in Town of Kilsyth, wit: John MILLER yo'r at Guinziemiln, James MILLER in Gavel, John FORRESTER Place of Kilsyth, Vol 3, page 37b. KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

 

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in AUCHINVOL / in INCHLEES

(3) James FORRESTER bp. 18 Oct 1688 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (likely s/o James FOSTER in Town of Kilsyth, wit: John FOSTER & David THOMPSON, KPR-KS & "1687" in IGI reg) m. 1 Jun 1719 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (James in this parish & Janet of Cumbernauld in Vol 2, page 157b, KPR-KS & IGI reg) occ: in Auchinvol 1723, 1726, 1729, in Inchlees 1732, 1736     m/to

Janet MILLER b. Kilsyth, Sti, Sct.

 

1.

Margaret FORRESTER bp. 31 Aug 1720 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o James FORRESTER & Janet MILLER in Kilsyth. Wit: John Forrester & James Brown in Vol 2, page 164a, KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

2.

Agnes FORRESTER bp. 18 Aug 1723 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o James FORRESTER & Jonet MILLER in Auchinvol, wit: John FORRESTER at the place of Kilsyth & William FERGUS in Dollater of Easterlenzie in Vol 3, page 6b, KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

3.

Jean FORRESTER bp. 3 Jan 1726 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o James FORRESTER & Jonet MILLER in Auchinvol, wit: John & James FORRESTER senior in Town of Kilsyth in Vol 3, page 23a, KPR-KS, IGI reg)

 

4.

Thomas FORRESTER bp. 21 Sep 1729 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o James FORRESTER & Janet MILLER in Auchinvol, wit: John FORRESTER in Garrelmiln & Alexander FORRESTER in Town of Kilsyth in Vol 3, page 47a, KPR-KS, IGI reg)

 

5.

James FORRESTER bp. 6 Aug 1732 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o James FORRESTER & Janet MILLER in Inchlees, W. Barony, wit: William FERGUS & James FORRESTER in Vol 3, page 66a, KPR-KS, IGI reg)

 

6.

Janet FORRESTER bp. 10 Oct 1736 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o James FORRESTER & Janet MILLER in Inchlees, wit: John FORRESTER in Garrelmiln & Alexander FORRESTER in Town of Kilsyth in Vol 3, page 91b, KPR-KS, IGI reg)

 

7.

Grissel FORRESTER bp. 23 May 1742 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o James FORRESTER & Janet MILLER in Inchlees, wit: John FORRESTER & Alexander NIMMO, Vol 4, page 19 KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

 

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in MILTOWN / in TOWN of KILSYTH

(9) John FORESTER bp. 21 Apr 1700 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FORESTER, (IGI reg) with Margaret BROUN) likely proc. 12 Nov 1725 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. in Vol 3, page 21a, KPR-KS & IGI reg) biog: yo'r in Miltoun in 1725, in Town of Kilsyth in 1730.   m/to

Mary LIDDEL b. Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. biog: servitrix in Auchinvol of Easterlenzie

John FORRESTER yo'r in Miltown and Mary LIDDEL servitrix in Auchinvol of Easterlenzie, proclaimed November 12th, 1725 (page 21a, OPR-KS)

 

1.

Elizabeth FORRESTER bp. 3 May 1730 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John FORRESTER in Town of Kilsyth & Mary LIDDEL, wit: Henry MARSHALL & John FORRESTER in Miltown in Vol 3, page 50a, KPR-KS & IGI reg)

2.

Margaret FORRESTER bp. 22 May 1737 Kilsyth, Sti. (d/o John FORRESTER in Town of Kilsyth & Mary LIDDEL, wit: William SCOT & John MILLER, page 2 KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

 

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in TOWN of KILSYTH

(1) William FORRESTER b. Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. proc. 23 Apr 1726 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. both in this parish in Vol 3, page 25b, KPR-KS & IGI reg) occ: indwellers in Town of Kilsyth in 1727.   m/to

Isobel HENRY b. Kilsyth, Sti, Sct.

The same day William FORRESTER and Isobel HENRY both in this parish proc. April 23rd, 1726 (Vol 3, page 25b, KPR-KS)

 

1.

Ann FORRESTER bp. 21 Aug 1726 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o William FORRESTER & Isobel HENRY indwellers Town of Kilsyth, wit: John BROWN smith, William SWORD church officer. quote "this child begotten before marriage", in Vol 3, page 27a, KPR-KS)

 

2.

Jean FORRESTER bp. 17 Dec 1727 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o William FORRESTER & Isobel HENRY indwellers Town of Kilsyth, wit: William BLAIR flesher & James BROWN eldest to John BROWN smith in Vol 3, page 37b, KPR-KS)

 

 

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(4) James FORRESTER b. Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. proc. 14 Jul 1727 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (James s/o John in Denny & Christian d/o Robert in Bogside in Vol 3, page 34b, KPR-KS & IGI reg).   m/to

Christian DUNCAN b. Kilsyth, Sti, Sct.

James FORRESTER in this parish, son to deceased John FORRESTER late yo'r of Denny Green in the Parish of Denny and Christian DUNCAN dau to deceased Robert DUNCAN late yo'r of Boogside upon Waters of Carron in Parish of St Ninians proclaimed… July 14th, 1727. (Vol 3, page 34b, KPR-KS)

 

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Stray marriages

Anna FORRESTER b. Sct. m. 9 Dec 1726 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. m/to James BRWON b. Sct.

Mary FORRESTER b. Sct. m. 14 Oct 1731 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. m/to John ANDERSON b. Sct.

Agnas FORRESTER b. Sct. m. 13 Mar 1734 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. m/to John BUCHANAN b. Sct.

 

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in LANGSIDE, KIRKINTILLOCH

(2) William FORRESTER of Cumbernauld, Sct. m. 30 Jan 1733 Kilsyth, Sti. (from Cumbernauld in Vol 3, page 69a, KPR-KS).   m/to

Margaret BURN b. Sct.

William FORRESTER and Margaret BURN from the parish of Cumbernauld were lawfully married. January 30th, 1733. (page 69a, OPR-KS)

 

1.

John FORRESTER bp. 16 Dec 1733 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o William FORRESTER in Langfoot, parish of Westerlenzie & Margaret BURN, wit: John Auchie & John Forrester in Vol 3, page 74b, KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

2.

James FORRESTER bp. 27 Apr 1735 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o William FORRESTER in Langside, parish of Easterlenzie & Margaret BURN, wit: John & James FORRESTERs in Vol 3, page 84a, KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

3.

William FORRESTER bp. 23 Jan 1737 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o William FORRESTER in Langside, parish of Easterlenzie & Margaret BURN, wit: John FORRESTERs elder and jnr in Vol 3, page 93a, KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

4.

Margaret FORRESTER bp. 15 Dec 1738 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o William FORRESTER in Langside W. Lenzie & Margaret BURN, wit: James RENNIE & John GILCHRIST, in Vol 4, page 7 KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

5.

James FORRESTER bp. 13 Jan 1740 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o William FORRESTER in Langside W. Lenzie & Margaret BURN, wit: John FORRESTERs elder and jnr, in Vol 4, page 12 KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

6.

Gavin FORRESTER bp. 8 Dec 1742 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o William FORRESTER in Langside W. Lenzie & Margaret BURN, wit: John ANDERSON & Alexander CLELAND, in Vol 4, page 20 KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

7.

Margaret FORRESTER bp. 18 May 1745 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o William FORRESTER in Langside parish of Westerlenzie & Margaret BURN, wit: John SWORD & James FORRESTER, in Vol 4, page 30 KPR-KS & IGI reg) His second marriage m. 13 Mar 1771 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o William FORRESTER, IGI reg) m/to John KYLE b. cc1745

a.       William KYLE b. 4 Jan & bp. 5 Jan 1772 Kilsyth, (s/o John KYLE & Margaret Forrester, wright in Kilsyth, Wit: William & John Forresters, Vol 5, page 24, KPR-KS)

 

8.

Agnes FORRESTER bp. 3 Jun 1747 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o William FORRESTER in Easter Lenzie & Margaret BURN, wit: Joseph Thom & Robert Kirkwood in Vol 4, page 35 KPR-KS & IGI reg) proc: 29 May & m. 24 Jun 1767 Kilsyth. both of this parish m/to George YOUNG

a.      James YOUNG b. 10 May & bp. 11 May 1769 Kilsyth, (Vol 5, page 12, KPR-KS)

b.      George YOUNG b. 12 Nov & bp. 18 Nov 1770 Kilsyth, (Vol 5, page 17, KPR-KS)

 

9.

Alexander FORRESTER bp. 26 Nov 1749 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o William FORRESTER in Langside, parish of Kirkintilloch & Margaret BURN, wit: William Cherry & William McClay in Vol 4, page 47 KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

10.

Jean FORRESTER bp. 19 Apr 1752 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o William FORRESTER farmer in Longside in the Parish of Kirkintilloch & Margaret BURN his wife, wit: John FORRESTER indweller in Kilsyth & Henry CORBET in Barr, in Vol 4, page 61, KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

 

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in MILN of KILSYTH

(10) John FORRESTER b. Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. proc. 19 Apr 1735 & m. 29 Apr 1735 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. in Vol 3, page 83b, KPR-KS) occ:  likely 2nd marriage of John FORRESTER in Miln.   m/to

Margaret RANKINE b. Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. biog: relict of Patrick MARSHALL

John FORRESTER in Miln of Kilsyth and Margaret RANKINE relict of Patrick MARSHALL in Townhead. proc. 19 Apr 1735. Married April 29th, 1735. (Vol 3, page 83b, KPR-KS)

 

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in GUINZIE

(5) James FORRESTER bp. 27 Nov 1715 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FOSTER, IGI reg) m. c1737 Sct.    m/to

Margaret GLEN b. Sct.

 

1.

Margaret FORRESTER bp. 4 Jun 1738 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o James FORRESTER in Slackristock & Margaret GLEN, wit: Archibald & William GLENs in Vol 4, page 6, KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

2.

Grizal FORRESTER bp. 13 May 1740 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o James FORRESTER in Slackristock & Margaret GLEN, wit: Mr John GLEN & John FORRESTER at Garrelmiln in Vol 4, page 13, KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

3.

Agnas FORRESTER bp. 23 Jun 1742 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o James FORRESTER in Guinzie & Margaret GLEN, wit: James FORRESTER & John BUCHANAN in Vol 4, page 19 KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

4.

Marrion FORRESTER bp. 23 Sep 1744 Kilsyth, Sti, (d/o James FORRESTER in Guinzie & Margaret GLEN, wit: James & William FORRESTERs in Vol 4, page 28 KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

5.

Bethea FORRESTER bp. 28 Dec 1746 Kilsyth, Sti. (d/o James FORRESTER in Guinzie & Margaret GLEN, wit: David ARTHUR & John SMART Vol 4, page 34 KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

 

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in KILSYTH

(6) James FORRESTER of Sct. proc. 28 Apr 1743 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (James merchant in Kilsyth, d/o George decd of Gateside in Campsie in Vol 4, page 22 KPR-KS & IGI reg)    m/to

Marrion BROWN b. Sct. (d/o George BROWN in Gateside in Campsie)

James FORRESTER merchant in Kilsyth and Marrion BROWN lawful daughter to deceased George BROWN in Gateside in Campsie Parish proclaimed. April 28th, 1743. (page 22b, OPR-KS)

 

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(11) John FORRESTER of Sct. proc. 17 Jun 1748 & m. 26 Jun 1748 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (John in Town of Kilsyth & Janet in Cumbernauld Parish in Vol 4, page 40, KPR-KS & IGI reg) occ: in Town of Kilsyth in 1748.   m/to

Janet MAIN b. Cumbernauld, Sct.

John FORRESTER in Town of Kilsyth and Janet MAIN of Parish of Cumbernauld, proclaimed. June 17th, 1748. (page 40a, OPR-KS)

 

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in PLACE of KILSYTH

(7) James FORRESTER bp. 17 Jan 1724 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o Alexander FORRESTER & Margaret MILLER in Town of Kilsyth, wit: J STARK of Neilston, Baille of Kilsyth & John FORRESTER at Place of Kilsyth, James FORRESTER in Auchinvole, KPR-KS & IGI reg) m. 18 Nov 1748 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (James in this parish, Janet of Glasgow, Irregularly married in Vol 4, page 42, KPR-KS & IGI reg).   m/to

Janet SCOT likely bp. 30 Mar 1727 Glasgow, Lks, Sct. (d/o David SCOT & Anne WILSON, IGI patron)

E.D. James FORRESTER in this parish and Janet SCOT of Glasgow, irregularly married, publicly promised to adhere to one another. Married November 18th, 1748. (page 42a, OPR-KS)

 

 

1.

Anne FORRESTER bp. 5 Sep 1749 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o James FORRESTER & Janet SCOT, both of Kilsyth, s/o Alexr ex-baillie in Kilsyth, wit: John Robe of Dullator & James Hay maltster in Vol 4 page 46 KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

2.

Margaret FORRESTER bp. 23 Nov 1750 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o James FORRESTER merchant in Town of Kilsyth & Janet SCOT, wit: James HAY maltster in Kilsyth & Alexander FORRESTER his father & vintner in Kilsyth, grandfather of the child, in Vol 4 page 53 KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

3.

David FORRESTER bp. 9 May 1752 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o James FORRESTER merchant in Kilsyth & Janet SCOT, wit: James Zuill in Old Place & John Zuill servant to James ZUILL in Vol 4, page 62, KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

4.

Agnes FORRESTER bp. 8 Jun 1754 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o James FORRESTER merchant in Kilsyth & Janet SCOT, wit: James HAY maltster in Kilsyth & John AUCHIE maltster & brewer in Vol 4, page 72, KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

5.

Janet FORRESTER bp. 18 Apr 1756 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o James FORRESTER merchant in Kilsyth & Janet SCOT, wit: James WHYTE baxter in Kilsyth & John MACK merchant in Vol 4, page 81 KPR-KS, & IGI reg)

 

6.

Margaret FORRESTER b. 14 Sep 1763 & bp. 16 Sep 1763 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o James FORRESTER vintner in Kilsyth & Janet SCOTT, wit: James WHYTE & Alexander MAXWELL in Vol 4, page 110, KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

7.

Alexander FORRESTER b. 8 Jul 1767 & bp. 12 Jul 1767 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o James FORRESTER vintner in Kilsyth & Janet SCOT, wit: Alexander MAXWELL & David FORRESTER, Vol 5, page 7, KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

 

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(3) William FORRESTER of Sct. m. c1750 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. occ: vintner in Meadowhead   m/to

Janet BRAIKENRIGG b. Sct.

1.

James FORRESTER bp. 26 Mar 1750 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o William FORRESTER vintner in Meadowhead & Janet BRAIKENRIGG, wit: Peter RANKINE & James FORRESTER in Parks of Kilsyth, in Vol 4 page 49 KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

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in GARRELMILN

(12) John FORRESTER bp. 24 Mar 1728 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FORRESTER & Grizal FERGUS at New Place of Kilsyth, wit: James STARK of Neilston, late Baille of Kilsyth & John AUCHIE maltman, KPR-KS & IGI reg) proc 1 Jan 1752 & m. 22 Jan 1752 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (yor farmer Garrelmiln in Vol 4, page 59. KPR-KS).    m/to

Elizabeth HAY bp. 11 Apr 1731 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o James HAY & Helen RANKINE maltster in Town of Kilsyth)

John FORRESTER younger farmer in Garrell Miln and Elizabeth HAY daughter to James HAY maltster in Town of Kilsyth both in this parish, proclaimed. 1st Jan 1752 & m. January 22nd, 1752 (page 59a, OPR-KS)

 

1.

James FORRESTER bp. 13 May 1753 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FORRESTER & Elizabeth HAY yor farmer Garrelmiln, wit: John Forrester & James Hay maltster in Kilsyth in Vol 4 page 67 KPR-KS, IGI reg) m. 1780 Plymouth, Dev, Eng. d. 4 Apr 1790 Paul, Con, Eng.   m/to

Sarah DIMSEY b. 2 Mar 1760 Shadwell, Mdx, Eng. d. 26 Nov 1851 Penzance, Paul, Con, Eng. aged 91 years.

a.       Mary Dimsey FORRESTER b.& bp. 19 Jan 1785 Paul, Con, Eng. Biog: sch mistress

 

2.

John FORRESTER bp. 14 Feb 1755 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FORRESTER & Elizabeth HAY younger farmer at Garrelmiln, wit: James Hay maltster in Kilsyth & John Forrester senior farmer at Garrelmiln in Vol 4 page 75 KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

3.

Grizal FORRESTER bp. 28 Aug 1757 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John FORRESTER & Elizabeth HAY farmer at Garrelmiln, wit: James Hay & Thomas Whyte officer in Kilsyth in Vol 4 page 87 KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

4.

William FORRESTER bp. 7 Dec 1759 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FORRESTER & Elizabeth HAY in Garrelmiln, wit: James Hay & James Forrester in Vol 4 page 95 KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

5.

Helen FORRESTER b. 19 Dec 1761 & bp. 27 Dec 1761 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John FORRESTER & Elizabeth HAY in Garrelmiln, wit: James Hay & Thomas Whyte in Vol 4 page 103 KPR-KS & IGI reg) Likely m. c1787 as Nelly FORRESTER. m/to

William WALKER b. cc1761

a.       Elizabeth WALKER b. 2 Jan & bp. 5 Jan 1788 Kilsyth (Vol 5, page 93, KPR-KS)

b.      Jean WALKER b. 28 Jan & bp. 7 Feb 1790 Kilsyth (Vol 5, page 103, KPR-KS)

c.       James WALKER b. 18 Feb & bp. 25 Feb 1792 Kilsyth (Vol 5, page 112, KPR-KS)

d.      William WALKER b. 14 Apr & bp. 27 Apr 1794 Kilsyth (Vol 5, page 123, KPR-KS)

 

6.

Jean FORRESTER b. 5 Jun 1764 & bp. 18 Jun 1764 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John FORRESTER & Elizabeth HAY in Garrelmiln, wit: James Forrester & James Hay in Vol 4 page 114 KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

7.

Marion FORRESTER b. 13 May 1766 & bp. 19 May 1766 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John FORRESTER late in Garrelmiln, now indweller in Kilsyth & Elizabeth HAY, wit: John Anderson & Patrick Rankin in Vol 4, page 124 & Vol 5, page 2, KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

8.

Peter FORRESTER b. 29 Nov 1767 & bp. 12 Dec 1767 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FORRESTER & Elizabeth HAY in Garrelmiln, wit: James HAY & Robert YOUNG, Vol 5, page 8, KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

9.

Alexander FORRESTER b. 10 Jul 1770 & bp. 15 Jul 1770 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FORRESTER & Elizabeth HAY late Garrelmiln to Kilsyth, wit: James HAY & James FORRESTER, Vol 5, page 16, KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

10.

Elizabeth FORRESTER b. 7 Jul 1774 & bp. 17 Jul 1774 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John FORRESTER & Elizabeth HAY indweller in Kilsyth, Vol 5, page 37, KPR-KS & IGI reg) Likely m. c1793 m/to Andrew GARDNER b. cc1774 weaver in Kilsyth

a.       Elizabeth GARDNER b. 17 Jun & bp. 30 Jun 1794 Kilsyth (Vol 5, page 123, KPR)

 

 

 

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(8) James FORRESTER b. c Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. m. c1754 Sct. occ: merchant in Kilsyth m/to

Jean RONNALD b. Sct.

1.

John FORRESTER bp. 23 Mar 1755 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o James FORRESTER merchant in Kilsyth & Jean RONNALD his wife, wit: John Forrester carrier in Kilsyth & John Morrison mason in Vol 4, page 76 KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

 

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in INCHLEES

(1) Thomas FORRESTER of Sct. (possibly s/o James FORRESTER & & Janet MILLER) Proc 7 Jul 1770 & m. 24 Jul 1770 Kilsyth, Sti. (Thomas tenant in Inchlees of Kilsyth & Mary d/o John tenant in Todles of Fintris Parish in Vol 5, page 137 KPR). Biog: tenant in Inchlees 1771-1783 m/to

Mary MCLAY b. Sct. (possibly bp. 19 Aug 1730 d/o John McLAY & Jennet HARDIE of St Ninians, IGI reg)

Thomas FORRESTER tennant in Inchlees & Mary MCLAY daughter to John MCLAY tennant in Todles in Finhie Parish proclaimed 7 Jul 1770. Married July 24th, 1770 (page 137b, Vol 5, OPR-KS)

 

1.

Janet FORRESTER b. 15 Apr 1771 & bp. 28 Apr 1771 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o Thomas FORRESTER tenant in Inchlees & Mary McLAY his wife, wit: James and John MILLERS, Vol 5, page 20, KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

2.

John FORRESTER b. 1 May 1773 & bp. 2 May 1773 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o Thomas FORRESTER & Mary McLAY, wit: John and James FORRESTERs, Vol 5, page 31, KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

3.

James FORRESTER b. 24 Jan 1775 & bp. 9 Feb 1775 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o Thomas FORRESTER & Mary McCLAY, wit: Matthew SHAW & John ..., Vol 5, page 39, KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

4.

David FORRESTER b. 22 Dec 1777 & bp. 2 Jan 1778 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o Thomas FORRESTER & Mary McLAY, wit: Archibald BROWN & Matthew SHAW, Vol 5, page 50, KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

5.

Thomas (or David) FORRESTER b. 20 Aug 1783 & bp. 31 Aug 1783 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o Thomas FORRESTER & Mary McLAY, wit: Matthew & William SHAWS, Vol 5, page 73, KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

 

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(13) John FORRESTER of Sct. m. c1783 Kilsyth, Sti. occ: weaver in Kilsyth 1784-1791.  m/to

Janet SMALL b. Sct.

1.

Elizabeth FORRESTER b. 3 Feb 1784 & bp. 8 Feb 1784 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John FORRESTER weaver in Kilsyth & Janet SMALL Vol 5, page 75 & Vol 6, page 3b, KPR & IGI reg)

 

2.

James FORRESTER b. 17 Apr & bp. 22 Apr 1787 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FORRESTER & Janet SMALL, Vol 5, page 89 & Vol 6, page 3b, KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

3.

John FORRESTER b. 10 Jun & bp. 3 Jul 1791 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FORRESTER & Elizabeth SMALL, Vol 5, page 109 & Vol 6, page 3b, KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

4.

William FORRESTER bp. 28 May 1796 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FORRESTER & Janet SMALL in Town, wit: James Shaw & Thomas Cuddie, Vol 6, page 3b, KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

 

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(14) John FORRESTER of Sct. m. c1784 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct.    m/to

Mary DOWNIE b. Sct.

1.

James FORRESTER bp. 12 Aug 1785 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FORRESTER & Mary DOWNIE, Vol 5, page 79, KPR-KS & IGI reg) m. 8 May 1836 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (both of Kilsyth, 3 sabbaths in Vol 7, page 238a KPR-KS) d. 3 Dec 1858 Main Street, Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FORRESTER farmer dec’d & Mary DOWNIE dec’d, informant widow Mary FORRESTER in #98/1858 OPR-KS) aged 73 years of pneumonia, Biog: married with occupation unclear,

Mary GRINDLAY b. 1803 d. 23 Feb 1863 Town Head, Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (wid James FORRESTER cotton weaver & d/o Robert GRINDLAY cotton weaver dec’d & Jean LIVINGSTONE dec’d, informant son John FORRESTER in #32/1863 OPR-KS) aged 60 years of phthisis pulmonalis

 

2.

Margaret FORRESTER b. 1792 d. 23 Jun 1862 Meetinghouse Close, Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (wid/o Joseph JARVIE cotton weaver & d/o John FORRESTER labourer dec’d & Mary DOWNIE dec’d in #81/1862 OPR-KS) aged 70 years of unknown causes, Biog: widowed (70) in 1862,   m/to

Joseph JARVIE b. 30 Oct 1779 & bp. 14 Nov 1779 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct.

 

 

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(x) David FORRESTER m. 26 Jan 1806 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. Biog: both of Kilsyth, irregular. (Vol 6, page 135 KPR-KS).   m/to Janet BRECHIN b. Sct.

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1.

Agnes FORRESTER b. 20 May 1806 & bp. 15 Jun 1806 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o David FORRESTER & Janet BRECHEN, Vol 6, page 43b, KPR-KS)

 

2.

Thomas FORRESTER b. 21 Feb 1808 & bp. 20 Mar 1808 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o David FORRESTER & Janet BRECHIN, Vol 6, page 53a, KPR-KS)

 

3.

William FORRESTER b. 20 Oct 1809 & bp. 12 Nov 1806 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o David FORRESTER & Janet BRECHIN, Vol 6, page 62a, KPR-KS)

 

4.

James FORRESTER b. 3 May 1812 & bp. 7 Jun 1812 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o David FORRESTER & Janet BRECHIN, Vol 6, page 79a, KPR-KS)

 

5.

Mary FORRESTER b. 14 Jun 1815 & bp. 23 Jul 1815 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o David FORRESTER & Janet BRECHIN, Vol 6, page 98a, KPR-KS)

 

 

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(x) James FORRESTER m. 5 Sep 1807 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. Biog: both of Kilsyth, 2 Sabbaths. (Vol 6, page 137 KPR-KS).   m/to Janet ALLAN b. Sct.

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1.

John FORRESTER b. 20 Jun 1808 & bp. 10 Jul 1808 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FORRESTER weaver & Janet ALLAN, Vol 6, page 55a, KPR-KS)

 

2.

James Jarvie FORRESTER b. 2 Jun 1810 & bp. 10 Jun 1810 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FORRESTER & Janet ALLAN, Vol 6, page 67a, KPR-KS)

 

3.

William FORRESTER b. 25 May 1813 & bp. 30 May 1813 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FORRESTER & Janet ALLAN, Vol 6, page 85a, KPR-KS)

 

4.

Agnes Muirhead FORRESTER b. 4 Aug 1816 & bp. 18 Aug 1816 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John FORRESTER & Janet ALLEN, Vol 6, page 109a, KPR-KS)

 

 

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(x) William FORRESTER m. 2 Oct 1814 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. Biog: both of Kilsyth, irregular. (Vol 6, page 142 KPR-KS).   m/to Mary CALLENDAR b. Sct.

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1.

John FORRESTER twins b. 28 Dec 1814 & bp. 8 Jan 1815 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o William FORRESTER & Mary CALLENDER, Vol 6, page 95a, KPR-KS)

 

2.

Agnes FORRESTER twins b. 28 Dec 1814 & bp. 8 Jan 1815 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o William FORRESTER & Mary CALLENDER, Vol 6, page 95a, KPR-KS)

 

3.

Janet FORRESTER bp. 15 Feb 1817 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o William FORRESTER & Mary CALLENDER, Vol 6, page 114b, KPR-KS)

 

 

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Later marriages

139

John

FORRESTER

Janet

PATRICK

1810

9

Jun

Both of Kilsyth, 2 Sabbaths

146

William

FORRESTER

Margaret

ROWAT

1818

8

Aug

not married

…………..

1831

18

Dec

William FORRESTER & Helen ADAM both of Kilsyth - 2 sabbaths

1832

15

Apr

John FORRESTER of Kilsyth & Ann WILSON of Cumbernauld - 2 sabbaths

1837

23

Sep

Mr Thomas FORRESTER & Miss Jean NELSON both of Kilsyth - 2 sabbaths

1837

1

Dec

William FORRESTER of Cumbernauld & Jess GENTLES of Kilsyth - 2 sabbaths

 

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           FORRESTER of St Ninians

 

(1) Walter FORRESTER b. c1730 Sct. m. c1755 St Ninians, Sti, Sct.   m/to

Margaret JOHNSTON b. c1738 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (Ancestry)

 

1.

Mary FORRESTER bp. 19 Dec 1756 St Ninians, Sti, Sct. (d/o Walter FORRESTER & Margaret JOHNSTON, IGI reg)

2.

Elisabeth FORRESTER bp. 26 Nov 1758 St Ninians, Sti, Sct. (d/o Walter FORRESTER & Margaret JOHNSTON, IGI reg)

3.

Alexander FORRESTER bp. 1 Jun 1760 St Ninians, Sti, Sct. (s/o Walter FORRESTER & Margaret JOHNSTON, IGI reg)

4.

John FORRESTER bp. 7 Feb 1762 St Ninians, Sti, Sct. (s/o Walter FORRESTER & Margaret JOHNSTON, IGI reg)

5.

Margaret FORRESTER bp. 15 Jan 1764 St Ninians, Sti, Sct. (d/o Walter FORRESTER & Margaret JOHNSTON, IGI reg)

6.

James FORRESTER bp. 19 Jul 1767 St Ninians, Sti, Sct. (s/o Walter FORRESTER & Margaret JOHNSTON, IGI reg)

7.

Janet FORRESTER bp. 13 Nov 1768 St Ninians, Sti, Sct. (d/o Walter FORRESTER & Margaret JOHNSTON, IGI reg) likely m. 17 Oct 1789 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (James ABERCROMBIE in this parish & Janet FORRESTER in St Ninians – proclamation in page 161, Vol 5 in OPR-KS, IGI reg) also m. 18 Oct 1789 St Ninians, Sti, Sct. (IGI reg).   m/to

James ABERCROMBIE b. c1760’s

James ABERCROMBIE in this parish and Janet FORRESTER in St Ninians Parish gave up their names for proclamation in order to marriage. October 17th, 1789 Kilsyth. (page 161, OPR-KS)

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

 

8.

Agnes FORRESTER bp. 24 Jun 1770 St Ninians, Sti, Sct. (d/o Walter FORRESTER & Margaret JOHNSTON, IGI reg)

9.

Helen FORSTER bp. 7 Jun 1773 St Ninians, Sti, Sct. (d/o Walter FORSTER & Margaret JOHNSTOWN, IGI reg).   m/to

James ABERCROMBIE b. c1760’s

 

 

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FORRESTER stray burials in Kilsyth

 

Grave #33: on top 1723  JF & J A (KGB has - 1722, Jas FORRESTER)

 

Grave #366: Thos HARDIE & Agnes FORRESTER 1858;  (KGB has - 1837 Thos HARDIE, transferred 1870 to his bros Robt, transferred 1891 to Robt’s son Chas, collier Charles Street

Grave #417 (FS before 416) wm SHAW, wife Margt LAING BANKIER 27 Aug 1907 age 68, chn Agnes 16 Feb 1868 1 yr 6 mo, Christina 6 July 1869 1 yr David 23 Jan 1873 age 2, James FORRESTER 1 Dec 1940