William Irving (abt. 1786 - 1857)

Born about 1786 in Kirkpatrick-Fleming, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Husband of Margaret Graham — married about 1824 in Canonbie, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Descendants

Died 28 Dec 1857 at about age 71 in Gretna, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Biography

Recorded as father on children's christening records. William Irving is likely the son of Christopher Irving and his wife Jean Scott who baptised a son William in Middlebie in 1786^[1] Other children of Christopher and Jean were baptised in Kirkpatrick Fleming.

1841 Kirkpatrick Fleming, Dumfriesshire Census of Scotland: William Irving of Broats, Kirkpatrick Fleming, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. William Irving, age 50, Farmer, born Kirkpatrick Fleming; wife Margaret 35, born Canonbie; James 16 Kirkpatrick Fleming; Christopher 14 Kirkpatrick Fleming.

1851 Kirkpatrick Fleming, Dumfriesshire Census of Scotland: William Irving of Broats Farm, Kirkpatrick Fleming, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. William Irving, age 65, Farmer of 150 ac, born Kirkpatrick Fleming; wife Margaret 46, born Canonbie; James 26 Kirkpatrick Fleming; Christopher 24 Kirkpatrick Fleming

William died of old aged in December 1857 (age 71). His son Christopher was the informant. ^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ Scotland’s People OPR Baptisms IRVING WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER IRVING/JEAN SCOT FR49 (FR49) M 23/04/1786 841 10 / 42 MIDDLEBIE
2. ↑ Death Registration: "Statutory Register of Deaths"
   National Records of Scotland, Ref: 827/28
   ScotlandsPeople (accessed 3 January 2024)
   William Irving death registered 1857 in Graitney or Gretna (age 71, mother's maiden name Scott).

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