John Irving (abt. 1784 - abt. 1846)

Born about 5 May 1784 in Dryfesdale, Dumfriesshire, Scotland [uncertain]

Husband of Isabella (Carlyle) Irving — married 4 Feb 1825 in Hoddom, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Descendants

Died about 23 Dec 1846 at about age 62 in Hindgill, Dalton, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Biography

John Irving is a member of Clan Irvine.

Born

5 May 1784. ^[1][2]

Dryfesdale, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.

Marriage

John Irvine married Isabel Carlyle at Gateside, Dalton, Dumfriesshire on the 4th of February 1825.^[3]

Census

1841 - Hindgillbrae, Dalton, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Occupation: Navy Pensioner.^[1]

Surname	First	Sex	Age	Occupation	Where Born
Irving	John	M	57	Navy Pensioner	Unknown
Irving	Isabella	F	41	N/A	Dumfries-shire
Irving	Thomas	M	15	N/A	Dumfries-shire
Irving	Mary	F	13	N/A	Dumfries-shire
Irving	Isabella	F	10	N/A	Dumfries-shire
Irving	Francis	M	7	N/A	Dumfries-shire
Irving	Henretta	F	5	N/A	Dumfries-shire
Irving	Joseph	M	2	N/A	Dumfries-shire
Irving	William	M	11m	N/A	Dumfries-shire

The Armstrong family were neighbours of Robert Bell of Under Almagill and the Irvings of Hindgillbrae.

Burial

Buried at Dalton Churchyard Cemetery, Dalton, Dumfriesshire.

Memorial Inscription: John Irving who died at Hindgill 23rd December 1845 aged 63 years. Also Francis and James his sons who died in infancy. Also William his son who died 30th November 1847 aged 7 years. Also Isabella Carlyle spouse to John Irving who died 26th October 1855 aged 54 years.^[4]

Research Notes

Possible parents: Using the Scottish naming convention John’s father was likely to be either John or Thomas (name of first two sons) His wife’s mother was Mary, the name chosen for the first daughter. Isabella may have been John’s mother’s name. However it is also his wife’s name.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} "Scotland Census, 1841," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VY89-ZG6 : 11 December 2017), John Irvine, Dalton, Dumfriesshire, Scotland; from "1841 England, Scotland & Wales census," citing p. 5, PRO HO 107, New Register House, Edinburgh; FHL microfilm 1,042,829.
2. ↑ John Irving and Unknown Morrison in Dryfesdale baptism records 1784 of Lockerbie: 05/05/1784 IRVING, JOHN (Old Parish Registers Births 820/ 10 122 Dryfesdale) Page 122 of 223.
3. ↑ Scotland’s people 04/02/1825 IRVINE, JOHN (Old Parish Registers Marriages 818/ 30 42 Dalton) Page 42 of 62.
4. ↑ Scotland Monumental Inscriptions Online on Findmypast

See also:

• Www.freecen.uk..org
• Enquiry 1833. Dumfries & Galloway Newsletter 30 Nov 1997.