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FINDLAY

 

extracted from the Parish Registers of Kilsyth, Sti, Sct., Stirlingshire, Scotland for years 1672 to 1721                                                                

by Ken STEWART    < kjstew@iinet.net.au >

 

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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) Alexander FINDLY m. c1618 Sct.

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Margrit FINDLAY bp. 21 May 1619 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o Alexander FINDLAY, IGI reg)

 

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(1) John FINLEY m. c1618 Sct.

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Robert FINLEY bp. Aug 1620 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FINDLY, IGI reg)

2.

Nanes FINLEY bp. 26 Aug 1632 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John FINDLY, IGI reg)

     

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(1) Michael FINLAY m. c1620 Sct.

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Johne FINLAY bp. 4 Mar 1621 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o Mighal FINLAY, IGI reg)

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Robert FINLAY bp. 31 Oct 1624 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o Michell FINLAY, IGI reg)

 

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(1) William FINDLAY m. c1640 Sct.

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Jonet FINDLAY bp. 28 Dec 1645 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o William FINDLAY, IGI reg)

 

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John FINDLAY bp. 9 Jun 1650 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o William FINDLAY in Lenzie in page 66b, OPR-KS).   m/to Bessie GRAHAM b. cc1645 Sti, Sct.

The qlk day John baptised to William FINDLAY in Lenzie parish, Wit ?. June 9th, 1650 (page 66b, OPR-KS)

 

 

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(2) John FINDLAY m. c1645 Sct.

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Robert FINDLAY bp. 16 Apr 1648 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FINDLAY, IGI reg)

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Margrat FINDLAY bp. 25 May 1651 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John FINDLAY, IGI reg)

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Barbra FINDLAY bp. 11 Dec 1664 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o Johne FINDLAY, IGI reg)

 

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(3) John FINDLY bp. 9 Jun 1650 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o William FINDLAY in Lenzie, page 66b, OPR-KS) m. 24 Jul 1674 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (John FINLAY of Wester Lenzie & Bessie GRAHAM of Kilsyth in page 4b, OPR-KS & IGI reg).   m/to

Bessie GRAHAM b. 30 Nov 1654 & bp. 3 Dec 1654 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o George GRAHAM & Jonnet OLD in Ancestry) d. 1708 (Ancestry)

The qlk day John baptised to William FINDLAY in Lenzie parish, Wit ?. June 9th, 1650 (page 66b, OPR-KS)

Proclaimed John FINLAY in W Parish of Lenzie with Bessie GRAHAM in this Parish. July 24th, 1674 (page 4b, OPR-KS)

 

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Robert FINLAY bp. 28 Mar 1675 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FINLAY in page 6a, OPR-KS & IGI reg)

Robert FINDLAY likely m.  to Janet URE

The qlk day Robert baptised to John FINLAY, Witnesses: John & Robert GRAMEs. March 28th, 1675 (page 6a, OPR-KS)

 

2.

James FINDLEY bp. 1676 (?) Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FINDLEY, IGI reg) d. 1728 (Ancestry)

 

3.

Erasmus FINDLAY bp. 29 May 1681 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FINDLAY in page 27b, OPR-KS & IGI reg)

Erasmus baptised to John FINDLAY in Auchincloch, Witnesses: Robert GRAHAM & John GRAHAM there. May 29th, 1681 (page 27b, OPR-KS)

 

4.

Henry FINDLAY (twin) bp. 6 Mar 1684 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FINDLAY in page 35a, OPR-KS & IGI reg)

That day Henry & Malcolm two twins baptised to John FINDLAY in Auchincloch, Witnesses: George & Robert GRAHAMEs. March 6th, 1684 (page 35a, OPR-KS)

 

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Malcolm FINDLAY (twin) bp. 6 Mar 1684 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FINDLAY in page 35a, OPR-KS & IGI reg)

That day Henry & Malcolm two twins baptised to John FINDLAY in Auchincloch, Witnesses: George & Robert GRAHAMEs. March 6th, 1684 (page 35a, OPR-KS)

 

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Erasmus FINDLY bp. 24 Oct 1686 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FINDLY, wit: no names given, (page 43b, OPR-KS, or bp. 27 Oct 1686, IGI reg)

Erasmus baptised to John FINDLAY, Wit: [blank]. October 24th, 1686 (page 43b, OPR-KS)

 

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Alexander FINDLY bp. 3 Mar 1689 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FINDLY, IGI reg)

Alexander baptised to John FINDLAY, Wit: before the congregation. March 3rd, 1689 (page 50a, OPR-KS)

 

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Barbara FINDLAY bp. 5 Jan 1690 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FINDLAY in Ancestry)

 

  

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(1) James FINDLI in Homutoustoun m. c1688 Sct.

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Isobel FINDLI bp. Aug 1689 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o James FINDLI in Homutoustoun, wit: James AMOUR, Robert LANG, OPR-KS)

 

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(1) George FINLAY and Heling MARSHALL both parishoners, proc. Nov 1689 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (OPR-KS) m. 11 Dec 1688 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (IGI reg)

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Robert FINLAY bp. 3 Jun 1694 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o George FINDLAY, IGI reg)

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Hendrie FINLAY bp. 15 Jun 1698 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o George FINDLAY taylor in Auchincloch, wit: Andrew MARSHALL, Walter RANKINE, OPR-KS)

3.

Jean FINLAY bp. Jan 1701 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o George FINDLAY taylor in Auchincloch, wit: Robert GRAHAM, Hendrie MARSHALL, OPR-KS)

4.

Isobel FINLAY bp. 7 Mar 1703 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o George FINDLAY taylor in Auchincloch, wit: Robert & William GRAHAMs, OPR-KS)

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Henery FINLAY bp. 1 Sep 1706 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o George FINDLAY taylor in Auchincloch, wit: … MARSHELL, John BAIRD, OPR-KS)

 

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(1) Robert FINDLAY in Easter Lenzie Parish with Margaret RONALD in this parish proc. 20 May 1694 and marr. 22 Jun 1694 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (OPR-KS)

 

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(1) Humphra FINDLAY in Town of Kreef… m. c1695 Sct.

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William FINDLAY bp. 27 Nov 1698 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o Humphra FINDLAY in Town of Kreef…, wit: John RONALD, John SCOTT, OPR-KS, bp. 29 Nov 1698, IGI reg)

 

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(4) John FINDLAY of Campsie Parish and Elspeth BAIRD of this Parish proc. 21 Aug 1696 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (OPR-KS, IGI reg) - family in Campsie

 

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(2) Robert FINDLY and Janet URE both of this parish proc. 5 Feb 1697 Kilsyth, Sti, (OPR-KS)

Robert FINLAY likely bp. 28 Mar 1675 Kilsyth s/o  John FINDLY and Bessie GRAHAM

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John FINDLY bp. 7 Aug 1698 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o Robert FINDLY in Auchincloch, wit: Robert & William GRAHAMs, OPR-KS, IGI reg)

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Jean FINDLA bp. 5 Jan 1700 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o Robert FINDLY in Auchincloch, wit: John BAIRD in Craigston, Alexr MERSHELL, OPR-KS)

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(3) Robert FINDLAY in Alics(?) Paroch and Janet STARK in Easterlenzie, proc. 5 Jun 1701 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (OPR-KS) m. 28 Jun 1701 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (IGI reg)

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Robert FINDLAY bp. 31 May 1702 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o Robert FINDLAY in Auchincloch, wit: William GRAHAM & Walter RANKINE in page 92a, OPR-KS)

Robert baptised to Robert FINDLAY in Auchincloch, Witnesses: William GRAHAM & Walter RANKINE. May 31st, 1702 (page 92a, OPR-KS)

 

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Barbara FINDLAY bp. 5 Dec 1703 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o Robert FINDLY in Auchincloch, wit: Robert GRAHAM, George FINDLAY, OPR-KS)

3.

Barbara FINDLAY bp. 24 Oct 1708 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o Robert FINDLAY, IGI reg)

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Elizabeth FINDLAY bp. 24 Oct 1708 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o Robert FINDLAY, IGI reg)

 

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(2) James FINDLAY bp. 15 Sep 1677 Falkirk, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FINLAY & Margaret PHORBUS (FORBES) in Family Search) marr. 22 Dec 1699 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (OPR-KS, IGI reg) Biog: in Easter Auchincloich.   m/to

Margaret MENTEITH Likely bp. 15 Jan 1682 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o Thomas MONTEITH in page 29a, OPR-KS) (other Margarets born in Falkirk, Denny and Alva)

Margrat baptised to Thomas MENTEITH in Colleumbae. January 15th, 1682. (page 29a, Vol 2, OPR-KS)

 

Married James FINLAY and Margret MONTITH. December 22nd, 1699. (page 83b, Vol 2, OPR-KS)

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

NOTE: Auchincloch is in Falkirk. Easter Auchincloch is in Kilsyth

 

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Jean FINDLAY bp. 18 May 1701 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o James FINDLAY in Easter Auchincloich, wit: Robert GRAHAM, Alexander KER, page 87a, OPR-KS)

Jean baptised to James FINDLAY in Auchencloch, wit: Robert GRAHAM & Alexander KER. May 18th, 1701 (page 87a, OPR-KS)

 

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Elizabeth FINDLAY bp. 18 Apr 1703 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o James FINDLAY in Easter Auchincloich, wit: Robert GRAHAM, George FINDLAY, page 95a, OPR-KS)

The qlk day Elizabeth baptised to James FINDLAY in Auchencloch, wit: Robert GRAHAM & George FINDLAY. April 18th, 1703 (page 95a, OPR-KS)

 

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Christian FINDLAY bp. 15 Apr 1705 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o James FINDLAY in Easter Auchincloich, wit: Robert GRAHAM, William LANGE yor, page 102b, OPR-KS) m. 18 May 1728 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct.   m/to

James GILLIES bp. 19 Mar 1699 Kinipark, Kilsyth, Sti, Sct.

Christan baptised to James FINDLAY in Auchincloch, wit: Robert GRAHAM, William LANGE yor. On April 15th, 1705 (page 102b, OPR-KS)

 

James GILLIES son to James GILLIES in Kinning Park, and Christian FINLAY daughter to James FINLAY in Easter Auchincloch, proc. 18 May 1728 in Kilsyth (page 40a, 1728)

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

 

4.

Jean FINDLAY bp. 27 Jul 1707 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o James FINDLAY in Easter Auchincloich, wit: Robert GRAHAM, William GRAHAM, page 110a, OPR-KS)

The said day Jean baptised to James FINDLAY in Auchencloch, wit: Robert GRAHAM & William GRAHAMs in Auchincloch. July 27th, 1707 (page 110a, OPR-KS)

 

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James FINDLAY bp. 3 Apr 1709 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o James FINDLAY in Easter Auchincloich, wit: Robert GRAHAM, Robert MARESHALL, page 117a, OPR-KS)

The qlk day James baptised to James FINDLAY in Auchencloch, wit: Robert GRAHAM & Robert MARESHALL. April 3rd, 1709 (page 117a, OPR-KS)

 

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no name FINDLAY bp. 20 Sep 1711 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o James FINDLAY in Easter Auchincloich, wit: none given, page 126b, OPR-KS, IGI reg)

The qlk day [blank] baptised to James FINDLAY in Auchencloch. September 20th, 1711 (page 126b, OPR-KS)

 

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Janet FINDLAY bp. 13 Jun 1714 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o James FINDLAY in Easter Auchincloich, wit: William GRAHAM, George FINDLAY, page 136a, OPR-KS)

The qlk day Janet baptised to James FINDLAY in Auchencloch, wit: William GRAHAM & George FINDLAY. June 13th, 1714 (page 136a, OPR-KS)

 

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George FINDLAY bp. 30 Nov 1718 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o James FINDLAY in Easter Auchincloich, wit: George FINDLAY, Robert GRAHAME, page 155a, OPR-KS)

The qlk day George baptised to James FINDLAY in Auchencloch, wit: George FINDLAY & Robert GRAHAM. November 30th, 1718 (page 155a, OPR-KS)

 

 

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(5) John FINDLAY and Janet STARK both of this Parish proc. 24 Aug 1705 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (OPR-KS, IGI reg)

 

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(6) John FINDLAY in this parish and Margaret BRYSON in De… Parish proc. 12 May 1715 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (OPR-KS)

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John FINDLAY bp. 19 Feb 1716 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FINDLAY in Paroch of Easter Lenzie, wit: James STINSON, William SWORD, OPR-KS)

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Margaret FINDLAY bp. 2 Nov 1718 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John FINDLAY in Paroch of Easter Lenzie, wit: William FERGUS, James STEVENSON, OPR-KS)

 

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() James FINLAY and Janet FORRESTER m. 2 Jun 1719 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (Family Search)

 

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(4) Robert FINLAY and Jonet FINLAY m. c1720 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct.

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John FINLAY bp. 26 Jan 1724 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o Robert FINDAY & Jonet FINLAY, IGI reg)

 

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(5) Robert FINLAY and Mary CADDELL m. c1725 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct.

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Mary FINLAY bp. 11 Apr 1725 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o Robert FINDAY & Mary CADDELL, IGI reg)

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Charles FINLAY bp. 5 Mar 1727 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o Robert FINDAY & Mary CADDELL, IGI reg)

 

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() James FINLAY and Elspeth PATRICK m. 17 Feb 1728 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (Family Search)

 

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(2) Alexander FINLAY and Lilias SMITH m. c1730 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct.

 

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Christian FINLAY bp. 26 Jan 1724 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o Alexander FINLAY and Lilias SMITH, IGI reg)

 

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Jean FINLAY bp. 26 Aug 1739 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o Alexander FINLAY & Lilias SMITH in Bocastle. Wit: William Young & John Bow in Vol 4, page 10 KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

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William FINLAY bp. 6 Nov 1743 Kilsyth, Sti. (s/o Alexander FINLAY & Lilias SMITH taylor in Kilsyth. Wit: John Cleland & James Finlay in Vol 4, page 24 KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

 

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(6) Robert FINLAY and Elspeth BROWN m. 4 Nov 1737 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (Robert servant to James Laing in Shawend, Elspeth d/o Alexr dec’d in Craigencur Vol 4, page 4 KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

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Janet FINLAY bp. 5 Nov 1738 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o Robert FINLAY & Elspeth BROWN in Craigencurr E Bar, wit: Alexr Finlay & Alexr Brown in Vol 4, page 7 KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

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Christian FINLAY bp. 17 Aug 1740 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o Robert FINLAY & BROWN in Craigencurr E Bar, wit: Alexr Finlay & Alexr Brown in Vol 4, page 13 KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

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Alexander FINLAY bp. 7 Apr 1745 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o Robert FINLAY & Elizabeth BROWN in Berriehill, wit: Alexr Finlay & Wm Semple Vol 4, page 30 KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

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Robert FINLAY bp. 8 Nov 1747 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o Robert FINLAY & Elizabeth BROWN in Riskend, wit: John & Henry Rankin in Vol 4, page 37 KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

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Margaret FINDLAY bp. 15 Apr 1750 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o Robert FINDLAY & Elizabeth BROWN in Riskend, wit: John Rankin & John Adam in Vol 4, page 49 KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

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Jean FINDLAY bp. 3 Feb 1754 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o Robert FINDLAY & Elizabeth BROWN day labourer in Riskend, wit: John Rankin i& James Findlay in Vol 4, page 70 KPR-KS & IGI reg)

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Agnes FINLAY bp. 19 Dec 1756 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o Robert FINLAY & Elizabeth BROWN workman in Townhead Lintmill, wit: James Miller farmer in Netherinch & Henry Marshall in Rochhill in Vol 4, page 84 KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

8.

Agnes FINDLEY bp. 10 May 1760 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o Robert FINDLEY & Elizabeth BROWN in Craigstones, wit: William Adam & John Rankin in Vol 4, page 96 KPR-KS & IGI reg)

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Elizabeth FINDLAY b. 3 Jan 1764 & bp. 6 Jan 1764 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o Robert FINDLAY & Elizabeth BROWN in Riskend, wit: David Shaw & John Rankin in Vol 4, page 111 KPR-KS &, IGI reg)

 

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(1) Andrew FINLAY and Margaret SEMPLE m. 8 Feb 1745 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (Andrew servant Mr Graham at Neilstone, Margaret d/o Willian of Berrie Pull in Vol 4, page 29 KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

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Janet FINLAY bp. 13 Jan 1746 Kilsyth, Sti. (d/o Andrew FINLAY & Margaret SEMPLE in Bruckieside, wit: William & John Semple in Vol 4, page 32 KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

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Margaret FINDLAY bp. 16 Jan 1748 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o Andrew FINDLAY & Margaret SEMPLE indweller in Town of Kilsyth, wit: John McDougal & Robert Livingstone in Vol 4, page 38 KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

3.

Andrew FINDLAY bp. 15 Jan 1749 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o Andrew FINDLAY & Margaret SEMPLE in Campsie, wit: Walter Comrys & William Cowbrouch in Vol 4, page 43 KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

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Agnes FINDLAY bp. 29 Oct 1752 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o Andrew FINDLAY & Margaret SEMPLE day labourer at Craigdauphy, wit: William Cleland & Andrew Provan in Vol 4, page 64 KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

5.

Agnes FINDLAY bp. 7 Apr 1754 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o Andrew FINDLAY & Margaret SEMPLE indweller in Town of Kilsyth, wit: John McDougal & Robert Livingstone in Vol 4, page 71 KPR-KS &, IGI reg)

 

6.

William FINDLAY bp. 13 Jun 1756 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o Andrew FINDLAY & Margaret SEMPLE in Guinzieburn, wit: William Fergus &  James Miller in Vol 4, page 81 KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

 

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(1) Alexander FINLAY and Mary WHYTE proc. 8 May 1747 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (Alexander taylor in W.Barony and Mary in Kirkintilloch Parish in Vol 4, page 35 KPR-KS & IGI reg)

 

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Alexander FINLAY bp. 10 Apr 1748 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o Alexander FINLAY & Mary WHYTE taylor in West Barony, wit: John & Henry Anderson in Vol 4, page 40 KPR-KS)

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James FINDLAY bp. 12 Aug 1750 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o Alexander FINDLAY & Mary WHYTE taylor in Overgavall wit: John Smith & Robert Findlay in Vol 4, page 51 KPR-KS)

 

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John FINDLAY bp. 1 Oct 1752 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o Alexander FINDLAY & Mary WHYTE taylor in Overgavall wit: John Smith & Robert Findlay in Vol 4, page 63 KPR-KS)

 

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Robert FINDLAY bp. 8 Jun 1754 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o Alexander FINDLAY & Mary WHYTE taylor in Overgavall wit: John Smith & Robert Findlay in Vol 4, page 72 KPR-KS)

 

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Mary FINLAY bp. 20 Nov 1757 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o Alexander FINDLAY & Mary WHYTE taylor in Overgavall wit: John Smith & Robert Findlay in Vol 4, page 87 KPR-KS)

 

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Margaret FINDLAY b. 9 Sep 1764 & bp. 11 Sep 1764 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o Alexander FINDLAY & Margaret WHYTE in Overgavall wit: Alexander Patrick & Charles Stratharn in Vol 4, page 115 KPR-KS)

 

 

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William FINLAY and Isobel GRAY m. c1747 Sct.

 

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Elizabeth FINLAY bp. 3 Jan 1748 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o William FINLAY & Isobel GRAY wit: the Congregation in Vol 4, page 383 KPR-KS)

 

 

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John FINLAY and Margaret JERVAY proc. 13 May 1748 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (both in Town of Kilsyth in Vol 4, page 40 KPR-KS)

 

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John FINDLAY bp. 6 Mar 1749 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FINDLAY & Margaret JERVIE smith in Kilsyth, wit: John Jervy & James Graham in Vol 4, page 43 KPR-KS)

 

2.

John FINDLAY bp. 3 Mar 1751 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John FINDLAY & Margaret JERVIE smith in Kilsyth, wit: John Jervay & James Graham in Vol 4, page 54 KPR-KS)

 

 

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(3) James FINLAY b. cc1731 of Provan in 1750. Proc. 16 Jun 1750 in Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (James in Govan Parish & Agnes in this parish in Vol 4, page 50 KPR-KS & IGI reg).   m/to

Agnes GILLIES bp. 6 Feb 1731 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o James GILLIES & Christian FINLAY in East Barony, wit: Henry URE and Robert SHEARER, OPR-KS, IGI reg)

 

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Christian FINLAY bp. 12 Dec 1751 Associate Session, Glasgow, Lanark, Sct. (d/o James & Agnes GILLES, IGI reg)

2.

Elizabeth FINLAY bp. 9 Dec 1756 Associate Session, Glasgow, Lanark, Sct. (d/o James & Agnes GILLES, IGI reg)

3.

Janet FINLAY bp. 14 Feb 1762 Associate Session, Glasgow, Lanark, Sct. (d/o James & Agnes GILLES, IGI reg)

 

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George FINDLAY and Margaret RENNIE proc. 26 Jan 1751 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (George in this parish & Margaret in Denny Parish in Vol 4, page 54 KPR-KS)

 

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John FINDLAY b. 26 Sep 1762 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o Georrge FINDLAY & Margaret RENNIE taylor in Auchincloch, in Vol 4, page 107 KPR-KS)

 

 

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Robert FINDLAY and Margaret HAY proc. 30 Sep 1756 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (Robert flaxdresser in Auchincloch Miln widow, Margaret d/o Jas Hay in waterhead of Cumbernauld in Vol 4, page 83 KPR-KS)

 

1.

James FINLAY bp. 4 Oct 1756 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o Robert FINLAY & Margaret HAY in Auchincloch, in Vol 4, page 81 KPR-KS)

 

 

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Robert FINDLAY and Barbara AITKEN proc. 18 Feb 1763 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (Robert farmer in East Barony & Barbara in Cumbernauld Parish in Vol 5, page 127 KPR-KS)

 

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John FINDLAY and Janet EASON proc. 23 Nov 1764 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (both of this parish in Vol 5, page 129 KPR-KS)

 

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Alexander FINDLAY and Elizabeth JARVIE proc. 18 Apr 1773 & m. 28 Apr 1773 Sti, Sct. (Alexander in Overgavel & Elizabeth d/o Alexr Jarvie in Overgavil in Vol 5, page 143 KPR-KS)

 

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(x) William FINLAY and Agnes HANNAH m. c1780 Sti, Sct. Biog: farmer of Kilsyth

1.

John FINLAY bp. 20 Apr 1783 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o William FINLAY & Agnes HANNA, IGI reg) d. 26 Sep 1860 Newtown, Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o William FINDLAY farmer dec’d & Agnes HANNA dec’d, informant nephew Thomas FINDLAY in #87/1860 OPR-KS) aged 77 years of old age, Biog: unmarried cotton weaver (77) in 1860

 

2.

William FINLAY bp. 11 Dec 1785 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o William FINLAY & Agnes HANNA, IGI reg)

 

3.

Thomas FINLAY bp. 14 Jul 1788 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o William FINLAY & Agnes HANNA, IGI reg)

 

4.

Andrew FINLAY bp. 29 Aug 1790 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o William FINLAY & Agnes HANNA, IGI reg)

 

5.

David FINLAY bp. 18 Nov 1792 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o William FINLAY & Agnes HANNA, IGI reg)

 

 

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James FINLAY and Agnes STARK m. 31 Dec 1808 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (both of Kilsyth, irregular in Vol 5, page 138 KPR-KS)

 

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William FINLAY and Jean BRECHIN m. 23 Nov 1809 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (both of Kilsyth, 3 sabbaths in Vol 5, page 139 KPR-KS)

 

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(1) Andrew FINDLAY b. c1792 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. m. 5 Apr 1811 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (Both of Kilsyth in Vol 5, page 140 KPR-KS) d. 9 Aug 1853, Biog: postmaster (60 in 1851, postmaster in 1857

Isabel / Elizabeth SHAW b. 1801 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct.

 

1.

William FINDLAY b. 26 Jan 1812 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (IGI patron)

 

2.

James FINDLAY b. 1814 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. d. 4 Dec 1857 Newtown, Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o Andrew FINDLAY postmaster dec’d & Isobel SHAW dec’d, informant son Andrew FINLAY in #133/1857 OPR-KS) aged 42 years of anasarca & liver disease, Biog: unmarried weaver (37) in 1851, widowed cotton weaver (42) in 1857   m/to ?

 

3.

Isobel FINDLAY bp. 22 Dec 1816 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (IGI patron)

 

4.

John FINDLAY bp. 10 Jun 1819 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (IGI patron)

 

5.

Thomas FINDLAY b. 10 Jul 1821 & bp. 12 Jul 1821 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o Andrew FINDLAY & Isobel SHAW, KPR-KS) m. 10 Jul 1852 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (OPR-BT, IGI reg)

m/to Jean Crawford FREW b. 10 Apr 1826 Balcast

Andrew FINDLAY & Isobel SHAW had a son born 10th & baptised 12th July 1821, named Thomas (page 10, 1820-1854, KPR-KS)

 

6.

Agnes FINDLAY b. 1828 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. d. 30 Nov 1859 Newtown, Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o Andrew FINDLAY cotton weaver dec’d & Isobella SHAW dec’d, informant widow John MCLELLAN in #141/1859 OPR-KS) aged 31 years of consumption, Biog: w/o cotton weaver (31) in 1859.   m/to

John MCLELLAN b. cc1826

 

7.

Andrew FINDLAY b. 1840 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct.

 

1851 census - #RG 8/483, Ed 9, Sh 61 Newtown, West Side, Kilsyth, Sti, Sct.

FINDLAY

Andrew

1791

hd

m

60

STI

Kilsyth

Postmaster

FINDLAY

Elisabeth

1801

w

m

50

STI

Kilsyth

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FINDLAY

James

1814

s

U

37

STI

Kilsyth

Weaver

FINDLAY

Thomas

1822

S

U

29

STI

Kilsyth

Weaver

FINDLAY

Agnes

1826

D

U

25

STI

Kilsyth

Weaver

FINDLAY

Andrew

1840

S

U

11

STI

Kilsyth

Scholar

 

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Later Marriages

1832

13

May

William FINDLAY of Cumbernauld & Jean McKECHNIE of  Kilsyth - 3 sabbaths

1836

29

May

William FINDLAY of Kilsyth & Margaret McARTHUR of Cadder - 3 sabbaths

1837

18

Sep

James FINDLAY of Kilsyth & Mary GARDINER of New Monkland - 3 sabbaths

1841

11

Dec

William FINDLAY of Kirkintilloch & Janet WALLACE of Kilsyth - 1 sabbaths

1842

22

Oct

Andrew FINDLAY & Elisabeth ADAM both of Kilsyth - 1 Sabbaths

 

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(1) Thomas FINDLAY b. 10 Jul 1821 & bp. 12 Jul 1821 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o Andrew FINDLAY & Isabel SHAW of Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (KPR-KS) m. 10 Jul 1852 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (OPR-BT, IGI reg) d. 12 Jun 1895 bd. Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. aged 74 years, occ: letter carrier (40) in Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. in 1861, letter carrier (59) in Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. in 1881    m/to

Jean Crawford FREW b. 10 Apr 1826 Balcastle & bp. 16 May 1826 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o James FREW & Margaret HORNSBY of Kilsyth, Sti, Sct.) d. 2 Jan 1902 bd. Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. aged 75 years, occ: wife housekeeper (35) in 1861, wife (55) in 1881

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Margaret FINDLAY b. Jun 1853 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. d. 20 Nov 1855 Newtown, Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o Thomas FINLAY letter carrier & Jean Crawford FREW, informant Thomas father, #114/483 ScotGRO-B.Tullis) aged 1year 5 months of croup

 

2.

Andrew FINDLAY b. 10 May 1856 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (IGI) d. 21 Oct 1859 Newtown, Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o Thomas FINLAY letter carrier & Jean FREW, informant Thomas father, #127/1859 OPR-KS) aged 3 years of hydrocephalus

 

3.

Thomas FINDLAY b. 1857 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. d. before 1863, occ: son (4) in 1861

4.

James Frew FINDLAY b. 11 Sep 1858 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (IGI)

5.

Isabella Shaw FINDLAY b. 2 Apr 1861 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (IGI) d. 14 Dec 1862 Newtown, Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o Thomas FINLAY letter carrier & Jean C FREW, informant Thomas father, #158/1862 OPR-KS) aged 20 months of croup

 

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Thomas FINDLAY b. 29 May 1863 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (IGI) d. 8 Feb 1865 Newtown, Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o Thomas FINLAY letter carrier & Jean FREW, informant Thomas father, #16/1865 OPR-KS) aged 20 months of scarlatina

 

7.

Janet FINDLAY b. 1 Jun 1865 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (IGI) d. 24 Oct 1869 Newtown, Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o Thomas FINLAY letter carrier & Jean C FREW, informant Thomas father, #226/1869 OPR-KS) aged 4 years of cutaneous disease.

 

1861 census - # ED 9, Pg 14, Sh 62 Banis, Kilsyth, Sti, Sct.

FINDLEY

Thomas

1820

hd

m

40

Sti

Kilsyth

letter carrier

FINDLEY

Jean

1825

w

m

35

Sti

Kilsyth

housekeeper

FINDLEY

Thomas

1856

s

u

4

Sti

Kilsyth

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FREW

Margaret

1804

aun

u

56

Rfw

Greenock

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1881 census - # ED 6 Pg 23 Finlay Street, Kilsyth, Sti, Sct.

FINDLAY

Thomas

1821

hd

m

59

Sti

Kilsyth

letter carrier

FINDLAY

Jane

1825

d

m

55

Sti

Kilsyth

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