John Irving (abt. 1803 - 1879)

Born about 1803 in Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, United Kingdom [uncertain]

Husband of Mary Jeffrey — married 19 Apr 1826 in Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.

Descendants

Died 27 Jun 1879 at about age 76 in Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Biography

John, son of John Irving & Mary Pool, was born in1803 in Annan, Dumfries, Scotland^[1]

John married Mary Jeffrey on 19 April 1826 at Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland,United Kingdom ^[2]

Children:

1. Henrietta baptised 28 January 1827^[3]
2. Andrew Irving born 5 November 1828 ^[4]
3. John Irving, 1831–1851^[5]
4. Mary Irving born 21 September 1838 ^[6]

John died 27 June 1879 at Kenziels,. Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, United Kingdom at the age of 76 ^[1]

Recorded as father on children's baptism records.

John Irving married Mary Jaffrey, 19 April 1826 in Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.

John Irving died 27 June 1879 at Kenziels, a small settlement south of Annan, and was burried in Dornock Parish Churchyard, Dumfriesshire, Scotland^[7] .

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} "National Records of Scotland at ScotlandsPeople", Statutory Registers - Deaths; Surname: IRVING, Forename: JOHN; Age at death: 76; Mother's Maiden Name: POOL; Year: 1879; Ref: 812/ 53 130; RD Name: Annan. [ Accessed 21 April 2022 ] Note: [image of original register entry (Crown Copyright, restricted usage, $ ) gives death date as 27 June 1879, Occupation as Retired Master Mariner, widower of Mary Jeffrey, Father: John Irving, Master Mariner, Mother: Mary Pool, witness George Irving (son)]
2. ↑ "National Records Of Scotland at ScotlandsPeople", Old Parish Registers, Marriage & Banns ;Surname: IRVING; Forename: JOHN; Spouse: MARY JAFFREY; Marriage Date: 19/04/1826; Parish #: 812/ ; ref: 30 50; Parish: Annan
3. ↑ "National Records of Scotland at ScotlandsPeople.com", Old Parish Registers - Births and baptisms; Surname: IRVING; Forename: HENRIETTA; Parents: JOHN IRVING/MARY JAFFERY; Gender: F; Date: 28/01/1827; Parish #: 812/; Ref: 20 70; Parish Name: Annan
4. ↑ Baptism: "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950"
   FamilySearch Record: XT1V-5XT (accessed 21 April 2022)
   Andrew Irving baptism on 7 Nov 1828 (born 5 Nov 1828) in Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Father's Name: John Irving; Mother's Name: Mary Jeffrey.
5. ↑ "National Records of Scotland at ScotlandsPeople.com", Old Parish Registers - Births and baptisms; Surname: IRVING; Forename: JOHN; Parents: JOHN IRVING/MARY JEFFREY; Gender: M; Date: 29/09/1831; Parish #: 812/; Ref:20 154; Parish Name: Annan
6. ↑ Birth Registration: "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950"
   Citing UK General Register Office.
   FamilySearch Record: XYL3-1FX (accessed 21 April 2022)
   Name: Mary Irving; Birth Date: 21 Sep 1838; Birth Place: Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Father's Name: John Irving; Mother's Name: Mary Jeffrey.
7. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image).
   Find A Grave: Memorial #221671966 (accessed 21 April 2022)
   Memorial page for John Irving (1802-27 Jun 1879), citing Dornock Parish Churchyard, Dornock, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland; Maintained by Ian Aitken-Kemp (contributor 48917789). Born abt.1802, Spouse: Mary Jeffrey; Children: James Irving, 1825–1847; John Irving, 1830–1851; Mary Irving; 1836–1859. The inscription reads "In memory of James, son of John Irving, Master and Owner of the Sloop “Rose” of Annan who perished off Browhouses 28th June 1847 aged 22 years. Also John his son who died at Québec, N. America, 11th of Octr 1851, aged 21 years. And Mary his daughter who died the 3rd June 1859, aged 23 years. Also Mary Jeffrey, his wife who died at Kenziels, 27th Jany 1878 aged 79 years. Also the above John Irving, who departed this life at Kenziels, on the 27th June 1879, in the 77th year of his age. Also John, son of Andrew Irving, Silloth, their son, who died the 11th Feby 1862 aged 3 years"

• Dornock Cemtery. http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~scottish/indexdornkcem.htm

• Family Search, available Online through the International Genealogical Index https://www.familysearch.org/