Charles Scott (1755)

Born 2 Mar 1755 in Borthwick, Midlothian

Husband of Janet (Thomson) Scott — married 1777 in Borthwick (or Cockpen), Midlothian [uncertain]

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Biography

Charles Scot was baptized on 02 March 1755. ^[1]

He was the son of Lewis Scot. His mother's name is not recorded on the baptism.

He married Janet Thomson in 1777. The banns were proclaimed in both Parishes: Borthwick on 28 June 1777 ^[2] Cockpen on 01 July 1777. ^[3]

They had 6 children:

Alexander - born 1778 in Borthwick

Lewis - born 04 June 1781 in Crichton and baptised on 10 June 1781

Agnes - born 1784 in Crichton and baptised on 29 February 1784

John - born 1786 in Crichton

Thomas - born 1791 in Crichton

Robert - born 1793 in Crichton

There is also Elizabeth, born 1789. Not sure if this is same family.

Charles Scott in Peastonburn had by his wife Janet Thomson a daughter born 8th Novr and baptized 15 Novr 1789. Name Elizabeth before the Congregation

Sources

1. ↑ Scotland's People, Birth 1755 - ref: 767/10 93 Newlands
2. ↑ Scotland's People, Banns/Marriage 1777 - ref: 674/20 179
3. ↑ Scotland's People, Banns/Marriage 1777 - ref: 676/20 256

Note

I assume Agnes Saith was the wife of Lewis Scot/Scott, but she is not named on the marriage. There is no mother's name on the birth of Charles or Lewis.

Possible date of death 25 November 1832 - Scotland's People ref: 686/20 88