Age of 88 at Death in 1821 means birth was between 17 September 1732 and 16 September 1733. Died 16 Sep 1821 aged 88. At death was a farmer (widower) at Hillside farm. Not sure where Hillside farm is; it is not the same as Whiteside farm, assume near Torthorwald.
In 1783 he was a tenant at Hillside farm; mentioned in daughter's marriage record to James Moffat.
1759 married Mary Richardson
Age of 88 at Death in 1821 means birth was between 17 September 1732 and 16 September 1733.
Scotlands people - Church registers - Old Parish Registers Births and baptisms
Jessie Clark thinks that he may be related to William Swan the Covenantor.
Torthorwald church graves
31. In Memory of Mary SWAN, daughter to Archibald Swan in Hillside died April 7th, 1782 aged 18 years. Also Mary RICHARDSON her mother and spouse to Archibald Swan died 18th June, 1819 aged 78 years. Also the above named Archibald SWAN died 16th September, 1821 aged 88 years. Also Alexander Robert SWAN, grandson of the above Archibald Swan and farmer in Millburn died 3rd May, 1850 aged 45 years. Also Mary HENDERSON wife of the above A.R. Swan died 18th December, 1880 aged 62 years.
144. Here lyes the body of James SUAN [sic] husband to Jane Nicholson who departed this life ------ day of August 1724 21.
145. In Memory of James SWAN tenant in Torthorwald died 11th November, 1803 aged 63 years. Also Mary COULTER spouse died 16th August, 1814 aged 76 years. Also William SWAN their son 5 years. Also James SWAN their son tenant Torthorwald died 15th March, 1823 aged 48 years. Also Jannet SWAN died at Lochmaben died 15th November, 1854 aged 82 years. And William SWAN died at Lochmaben died 20th February, 1855 aged 77 years. Also Isobella MARTIN his spouse died at Lochmaben 5th August, 1853 aged 60 years.
146. In Memory of Janet NEILSON spouse to James Swan, merchant in Dumfries died 16th February, 1748 aged 59 years. Also James SWAN her husband died 16th May, 1760 aged 73 years. Robert SWAN died at Craig, Parish of Troqueer 12th July, 1840 aged 49 years.
147. In Memory of Jean RAE, Spouse to James Swan in Peirbank who died the 1ft[st] of Feby 1815 in the 31ft[st] year of her age. Also the Above James SWAN who died the 13th of December 1830, Aged 67 years.
151. In affectionate remembrance of Margaret SWAN daughter of Joseph Swan in Bush of Mouswald died 25th January, 1800 aged 20 months. Also Joseph SWAN died 12th March, 1805 aged 71 years.
152. In Memory of James SWAN tenant in Peirbank died 28th March, 1803 aged 87 years. Also Mary CROSBIE his spouse died 3rd August, 1803 aged 73 years. Also Mary SWAN their daughter 26th February, 1758 aged 14 months. And Margaret SWAN their daughter died 26th September, 1823 aged 68 years. And Catherine BOYES spouse to William Swan died 31st January 1818 aged 44 years. Also John SWAN their son died 23rd August, 1815 aged 17 years. And the above William SWAN died 18th April, 1830 aged 70 years.
153. Sacred to the Memory of Rev. Mr. James SWAN preacher of the Gospel, son of William farmer Peirbank who departed this life 22nd April, 1823 in the 28th year of his age. Also Janet IRVING beloved wife of John Swan died at Pleasance Dumfries died 7th September, 1847 aged 34 years. [Post 1855 inscriptions]
155. In Memory of Janet SWAN spouse to John Johnston tenant Cocketfield who died 21st June 1813 aged 31 years. Also the above John JOHNSTON who died at Whitston-hill Parish of Tundergarth 18th October, 1844 aged 72 years. Also Margaret YOUNG his 2nd wife who died 6th October, 1844 aged 52 years. Also Helen SWAN daughter of John Swan Esq Whitstonhill, who died at Dumfries April 1841 aged 22 years.
158. To the memory of Mary SWAN, Spouse to James Coupland, Shoemaker in Roucan, who died the 31ft[st] January 1824, aged 23 years. Also the above James COUPLAND who died at Torthorwald 9th Decr 1878, aged 77 years. Also Ann SWAN, Wife of the above James Coupland, who died 25th March 1862, aged 58 years. Also Ann their daughter, who died 10th March 1850, aged 15 years. And Mary their daughter, who died 3rd Novr 1850 aged 26 years. Also Janet --------------- Charles -----, who died at Dumfries 13th June ----, aged -- years. And Anne ------------------------.[Stone embedded]
SP marriage: HENDERSON MARY ALEXANDER ROBERT/SWAN FR276 (FR276) 03/06/1844 850/ 20 113 Torthorwald [see #31 above]
SP birth possible: HENDERSON MARY CHRISTOPHER HENDERSON/JANET MCGOWN FR223 (FR223) F 11/03/1821 850/ 20 7 Torthorwald
Death record
Torthorwald church grave
Name: Archbald Swan Birth Date: Birthplace: Age: Spouse's Name: Mary Richardson Spouse's Birth Date: Spouse's Birthplace: Spouse's Age: Event Date: 28 Jun 1759 Event Place: Torthorwald,Dumfries,Scotland Father's Name: Mother's Name: Spouse's Father's Name: Robert Richardson Spouse's Mother's Name: Race: Marital Status: Previous Wife's Name: Spouse's Race: Spouse's Marital Status: Spouse's Previous Husband's Name: Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M11850-2 System Origin: Scotland-ODM GS Film number: 1067971 Reference ID: Citing this Record: "Scotland Marriages, 1561-1910," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XTGQ-WQP : 8 December 2014), Archbald Swan and Mary Richardson, 28 Jun 1759; citing Torthorwald,Dumfries,Scotland, reference ; FHL microfilm 1,067,971.
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