George Chalmers (abt. 1771)

Born about 1771 in Wemyss, Fife, Scotland

Husband of Christian Wilson — married 7 Dec 1793 in Wemyss, Fife, Scotland

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George Chalmers was born in Scotland.

Biography

George Chalmers was born in 1771.^[1]

He was united in marriage 07 December at Wemyss, Fife, Scotland to Christian Wilson.^[2]

George was a Scotch Presbyterian, "a devout man, often conducted the services at the kirk in absence of the minister, and delivered the sermon."^[3]

The following is from History of Newbury, Vermont:

William and George were two of the four sons of George and Christian (Wilson) Chalmers. One of their two sisters m. Alexander Blackie and came to America, but returned to Scotland. This family were Scotch Presbyterians, and connected with that of Rev. Dr. Thomas Chalmers. The father of William and George, a devout man, often conducted the services at the kirk in absence of the minister, and delivered the sermon. These two brothers settled in Newbury, and reared large families.^[4]

Children of George and Christian:

1. Janet Chalmers (1795-____)
2. John Chalmers (1797-____)
3. William Chalmers (1801-1865)
4. George Chalmers (1803-1875)

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Sources

1. ↑ "Scotland Census, 1841," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VY8Y-7Q7 : 12 October 2017), George Chalmers, Wemyss, Fife, Scotland; from "1841 England, Scotland & Wales census," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing p. 19, PRO HO 107, New Register House, Edinburgh; FHL microfilm 1,042,705.
   Name: George Chalmers
   Event Type: Census
   Event Date: 1841
   Gender: Male
   Age: 70
   Birthplace: Fife
   Parish: Wemyss
   County: Fife
   Birth Year (Estimated): 1771
   
2. ↑ "Scotland Marriages, 1561-1910," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XT5W-R3V : 8 December 2014), George Chalmers and Christian Wilson, 07 Dec 1793; citing Wemyss,Fife,Scotland, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 1,040,183.
   Name: George Chalmers
   Spouse's Name: Christian Wilson
   Event Date: 07 Dec 1793
   Event Place: Wemyss,Fife,Scotland
   
3. ↑ Wells, Frederic Palmer. History of Newbury, Vermont (Caledonian Company, 1902): Page 490
4. ↑ Wells, Frederic Palmer. History of Newbury, Vermont (Caledonian Company, 1902): Page 490