Alexander (Dunlop) Dunlop of Keppoch
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Alexander (Dunlop) Dunlop of Keppoch (1766 - 1840)

Alexander Dunlop of Keppoch formerly Dunlop
Born in Middle or New Parish, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotlandmap
Ancestors ancestors
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of — married 10 Nov 1788 in West Or Old Parish,Greenock,Renfrew,Scotlandmap
Husband of — married 24 Sep 1796 in West Or Old Parish,Greenock,Renfrew,Scotlandmap
Descendants descendants
Died at age 74 in Cardross, Dunbartonshire, Scotland, United Kingdommap
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Biography

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Alexander (Dunlop) Dunlop of Keppoch was born in Scotland.
Alexander (Dunlop) Dunlop of Keppoch is a member of Clan Dunlop.

Birth

Alexander was born on 12 Mar 1766 and baptized on 21 Mar 1766 in the Church of Scotland: Parish Church of Greenock. His parents are recorded as John Dunlop, Tide Surveyor in Greenock and Jean Fisher.[1][2] Alexander came from an old distinguished Glasgow family, the Hills. His great grandfather was William Dunlop, Principal of the University of Glasgow. His grandfather was Alexander Dunlop, Professor of Greek at the University of Glasgow and his father John Dunlop was a significant public servant.[3]

Marriages and Children

Alexander and Janet Graham were married on 10 Nov 1788. The marriage register records show Alexander was a merchant residing in the Parish of Old Greenock, which is where Janet's grandmother's relatives also lived. Janet co- heiress of Gairbraid was from the Barony Parish of Glasgow. [4][3]

Alexander and Janet had 4 children.

  1. John born 2 Aug and baptized 18 Aug 1789.[5][3]
  2. Robert Graham born 1 Oct 1790 and baptized on 4 Oct 1790.[6][3]
  3. William born 19 Nov 1792.[7][3]
  4. Mary born 19 Apr and baptized 27 Apr 1794.[8] [3]

Janet died on 7 Jun 1795 at the age of 26 leaving her husband with 4 children all under the age of 6. She is buried at Inverkip Street Cemetery in Greenock.[9][3]

Alexander and Margaret Colquhoun were married on 24 Sep 1796. The marriage register records show Alexander, merchant, from the Parish of Old Greenock and Margaret from the Parish of Port Glasgow[10]

Alexander and Margaret had 11 children.

  1. Hutcheson born 27 Sep 1797.[11][3]
  2. Alexander born 27 Dec 1798.[12][3]
  3. Alan Colquhoun born 31 May 1800 baptized 30 June 1800.[13][3]
  4. Henry Liston born 1801 and died 10 May 1808[14]
  5. Margaret Colquhoun born 1 Oct 1802.[15][3]
  6. Jane born 18 Oct 1803.[16][3]
  7. Helen Boyle born 10 Aug 1805.[17][3]
  8. Mary born 20 Apr 1807 and baptized 20 May 1807.[18][3]
  9. Andrew born 10 May 1809.[19][3]
  10. Elizabeth Boyle born 1811.[20][21][3]
  11. Robina Liston born 1813 and died 1816[22]

Margaret died after 1813. She was the daughter of William Colquhoun 6th of Kenmure and Judith Dun Thibou.

Renfrewshire Bank

Alexander was a merchant and banker involved in the Renfrewshire Bank in Greenock, he was 1 of 9 of the original founders. The Renfrewshire Bank founded in 1802 in a house in Greenock, and in time it had branches in Inverary, Campbeltown, Port Glasgow and Glasgow. The bank even published its own banknotes. In April 1842 the Renfrewshire Bank stopped all payments causing widespread panic, the 2 remaining partners declared bankruptcy. William Naper one of the remaining partners sold his estate of Blackstone in order to pay off debts. The death of Alexander may have greatly attributed to the banks downfall which had long lasting effects for many local people.[23]

Death & Burial

Alexander died 17 Dec 1840[24]at the age of 74 in the Keppoch House outside Cardross township in Cardross parish, Scotland. He outlived 2 wives and had 15 children. Will and Testament for Alexander in Dumbarton Sheriff Court.[25] The will was written by Patrick Graham, clerk and dated 18 Dec 1823. An addendum was executed 15 Sep 1828 at the Keppoch House. The executors were John Dunlop, Alexander Dunlop, Alan Colquhoun Dunlop and John Cadell.


Research Notes

A search across the Church of Scotland Old Parish Registers and Family Search Indexes from 1760 to 1820 showed no siblings to Alexander.

A search across the Church of Scotland Old Parish Registers and Family Search Indexes from 1786 to 1796 showed no other children born to Alexander and Janet Dunlop.

A search across the Church of Scotland Old Parish Registers did not find any records pertaining to Henry Liston and Robina Liston. However, they are listed on Family Search indexes as well as on the memorial for John Dunlop at the Inverkip Street Cemetery in Greenock.

Margaret (Colquhoun) Dunlop's WikiTtree profile marks her death as 15 Aug 1818. I have found 2 different dates of death one in 1818 and one in 1840 with no credible sources to back it up.

Alexander's estate was valued around £14,000 and the 5 main items of his estate were the Keppoch House and 4 parcels of land. A special ongoing benefit of £50 at Whitsun and Martinmas to Miss Jane Carns (possible governess to Alexander's daughters). With the real estate to be converted into money with equal shares going to the living children at the time of his death. Alexander left his books, pictures, paintings, watch and family relics to John Dunlop, 1st born son.

The addendum was for special arrangements for his daughter Helen, who was to marry Rev. Robert Stone, Roseneath Parish, and the trustee appointed was John Cadell, to provide a trust for Helen's children. Witnessed by Robert Graham Dunlop, Commander in the Royal Navy.

While researching Alexander "Dunlop of Keppoch", a question was brought forward about the use "of Keppoch" since there did not seem to be a line "of Keppoch". A G2G forum question was asked. After information that was in response to my question, I was able to confirm that using "Dunlop of Keppoch" as the CLM is consistent with Scotland project guidance: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Scotland_-_Name_Field_Guidelines

Sources

  1. "Church of Scotland: Old Parish Records -Births" database. National Records of Scotland. ScotlandsPeople (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/: accessed 29 Nov 2021) citing Alexander Dunlop, 12 Mar 1766, Ref 564/ 110 296 Parish: Greenock New or Middle, Scotland
  2. "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQWP-MQ1 : 16 September 2021), Alexander Dunlop, 1766.
  3. 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 Hill, William H. The Early Records of an Old Glasgow Family. Glasgow: University Press, 1902. digital text National Library of Scotland accessed 4 Dec 2021. p. 123-125
  4. "Church of Scotland: Old Parish Records - Marriages " database. National Records of Scotland. ScotlandsPeople (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/: accessed 30 Nov 2021) citing Alexander Dunlop, 10 Nov 1788, Ref 564/3 202 Parish: Greenock Old or West
  5. "Church of Scotland: Old Parish Records - Births and Baptisms records" database. National Records of Scotland. ScotlandsPeople (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/: accessed 3 Dec 2021) citing John Dunlop, 2 Aug 1789, Ref 564/3 20 371 Parish: Greenock Old or West
  6. "Church of Scotland: Old Parish Records - Births records" database. National Records of Scotland. ScotlandsPeople (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/: accessed 3 Dec 2021) citing Robert Graham, 1 Oct 1790, Ref 564/1 20 438 Parish: Greenock New or Middle
  7. "Church of Scotland: Old Parish Records - Births records" database. National Records of Scotland. ScotlandsPeople (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/: accessed 3 Dec 2021) citing William, 19 Nov 1792, Ref 564/ 1 20 484 Parish: Greenock New or Middle
  8. "Church of Scotland: Old Parish Records - Births and Baptisms records" database. National Records of Scotland. ScotlandsPeople (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/: accessed 3 Dec 2021) citing Mary 19 Apr 1794, Ref 564/3 20 463 Parish: Greenock Old or West
  9. "Find A Grave Index", database and images (http://www.findagrave.com: accessed 20 Dec 2021), memorial page for Janet Dunlop (1769 - 1795), Find A Grave: Memorial #137750777 citing Janet Dunlop, Inverkip Street Cemetery in Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland
  10. "Church of Scotland: Old Parish Records - Marriages " database. National Records of Scotland. ScotlandsPeople (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/: accessed 3 Dec 2021) citing Alexander Dunlop, 24 Sep 1796, Ref 564/3 40 242 Parish: Greenock Old or West
  11. "Church of Scotland: Old Parish Records - Birth records" database. National Records of Scotland. ScotlandsPeople (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/: accessed 9 Dec 2021) citing Hutcheson Dunlop, 27 Sep 1797, Ref 564/3 20 518 Parish: Greenock Old or West
  12. "Church of Scotland: Old Parish Records- Births records" database. National Records of Scotland. ScotlandsPeople (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/: accessed 8 Dec 2021) citing Alexander Dunlop, 27 Dec 1798, Ref 564/3 20 540 Parish: Greenock Old or West
  13. "Church of Scotland: Old Parish Records - Birth records" database. National Records of Scotland. ScotlandsPeople (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/: accessed 9 Dec 2021) citing Alan Colquhoun Dunlop, 31 May 1800, Ref 564/3 20 567 Parish: Greenock Old or West
  14. "Find A Grave Index", database and images (http://www.findagrave.com: accessed 27 Dec 2021), memorial page for Henry Liston Dunlop (1801-1808), Find A Grave: Memorial #137750780 citing Henry Liston Dunlop, Inverkip Street Cemetery in Greenock , Inverclyde, Scotland, Plot 2923
  15. "Church of Scotland: Old Parish Records - Birth records" database. National Records of Scotland. ScotlandsPeople (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/: accessed 9 Dec 2021) citing Margaret Colquhoun Dunlop, 1 Oct 1802, Ref 564/3 30 10 Parish: Greenock Old or West
  16. "Church of Scotland: Old Parish Records - Birth records" database. National Records of Scotland. ScotlandsPeople (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/: accessed 9 Dec 2021) citing Jane Dunlop 18 Oct 1803, Ref 564/3 30 27 Parish: Greenock Old or West
  17. "Church of Scotland: Old Parish Records - Birth records" database. National Records of Scotland. ScotlandsPeople (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/: accessed 9 Oct 2021) citing Helen Boyle, 10 Aug 1805, Ref 564/3 30 65 Parish: Greenock Old or West
  18. "Church of Scotland: Old Parish Records - Birth Records" database. National Records of Scotland. ScotlandsPeople (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/: accessed 9 Dec 2021) citing Mary Dunlop, 20 Apr 1807, Ref 564/3 30 93 Parish: Greenock Old or West
  19. "Church of Scotland: Old Parish Records - Birth Records" database. National Records of Scotland. ScotlandsPeople (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/: accessed 9 Dec 2021) citing Andrew Dunlop, 10 May 1809, Ref 564/3 30 132 Parish: Greenock Old or West
  20. "Find A Grave", database and images (http://findagrave.com : accessed 17 Dec 2021), memorial page for Elizabeth Boyle Dunlop Cunnungham (1811 - 1890), Find A Grave: Memorial #81520962 citing Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh, Scotland
  21. "Dumbarton Sheriff Court: Wills and Testaments" database. National Records of Scotland. ScotlandsPeople (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/: accessed 1 Dec 2021) citing Alexander Dunlop, 1841, Ref SC65/ 34/ 4
  22. "Find A Grave", database and images (http://findagrave.com : accessed 17 Dec 2021), memorial page for Robina Liston Dunlop (1813 - 1816), Find A Grave: Memorial #137750781 citing Inverkip Street Cemetery, Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland, Plot 2923
  23. https://thegreenockian.blogspot.com/2021/06/the-dunlops-of-greenock.html
  24. "Dumbarton Sheriff Court: Wills and Test" database. National Records of Scotland. ScotlandsPeople (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/: accessed 9 Dec 2021) citing Alexander Dunlop, 1841, Ref SC65/ 34/ 4, Image 220, Last Image 22
  25. "Dumbarton Sheriff Court: Wills and Testaments" database. National Records of Scotland. ScotlandsPeople (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/: accessed 1 Dec 2021) citing Alexander Dunlop, 1841, Ref SC65/ 34/ 4


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The merge appears to have taken place. A look up of Dunlop-1590 directs to Dunlop-1227
Dunlop-1590 and Dunlop-1227 appear to represent the same person because: The father and mother of Dunlop-1589 (Alan Colquhoun Dunlop) were definitely an Alexander Dunlop and a Margaret Colquhoun ("Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XTNY-C8K : 10 February 2018), Alan Colquhoun Dunlop, 31 May 1800; citing , reference - 2:17KG7JP, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 1,041,063.).

There is only one possible marriage that I can discover within a viable date range between two people of those names and that is between Colhoun-113 and an Alexander Dunlop. ("Scotland Marriages, 1561-1910," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XYQN-ZZP : 10 February 2018), Alexander Dunlop and Margaret Colhoun, 24 Sep 1796; citing West Or Old Parish,Greenock,Renfrew,Scotland, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 1,041,063, 102,060.). Given that the pronunciation of Colquhoun is not phonetic the difference in spelling seems unproblematic. In addition the baptism and the wedding are both in Greenock, Renfrewshire. In addition, the will of William Dunlop, quoted and linked to on the profile of Helen Boyle Dunlop (Dunlop-1229) refers to a brother, Alan C. Dunlop, which is likely to be Dunlop-1589.

Therefore it seems likely that these two Alexander Dunlop profiles represent the same person.

posted by Sally (Rowe) Douglas
Appears to be a duplicate of Dunlop-1590
posted by Sally (Rowe) Douglas
Appears to be a duplicate of Dunlop-1227
posted by Sally (Rowe) Douglas

Rejected matches › Alexander Dunlop (1766-)

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