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James Syme (1773)

James Syme aka Sim,Sime,Sym
Born in Anstruther, Fifeshire, Scotlandmap
Son of and
Brother of , , and
Husband of — married 8 Sep 1793 in Barony, Lanarkshire, Scotlandmap
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Biography

James Syme was born on March 19, 1773, in Anstruther, Fifeshire, Scotland, the fifth child and second son of John Syme and Margaret Dick. On September 8, 1793, James married Helen Laidlaw (1772) in Barony, Lanarkshire, Scotland. James and Helen were the parents of six children:

Margaret Syme(1794-1879)
Jean Syme(1795-)
John Syme(1798-)
James Syme(1803-)
Barbara Syme(1804-1881)
Helen Syme(1809-1901)

.James's occupations were joiner and wright.

Timeline

1773 - James' Birth: Anstruther, Fifeshire, Scotland. [1]
The Parish of Anstruther Easter birth and baptism register entry for James Syme, the son of John Syme, a mariner and Margaret Dick, records that he was born on Friday, March 19, 1773.
1773 - James' Baptism: Anstruther, Fifeshire, Scotland. [1]
According to The Parish of Anstruther Easter birth and baptism register entry for James Syme he was baptised on Thursday, March 25, 1773, witnessed by Shirtmaker James T Fleming and barley and wry maker Alister Brice.
1783 - Death of Father: Anstruther, Fifeshire, Scotland. [2]
The Parish of Anstruther Easter death and burial register entry for James's father, John Syme records that he died on Thursday, January 30, 1783, aged 48. The entry also informs us that John was a sailor on board Royal Charlotte Excife Cutter and died of of the cold and concomitants.
1793 - Marriage: Barony, Lanarkshire, Scotland. [3]
A marriage register entry for the Parish of Barony tells us that on Sunday, September 8, 1793, James Sym and Helen Laddley were proclaimed.
  • The 8th of September is the proclamation date, so the actual marriage was later.
1794 - Birth of Daughter: Anstruther Easter, Fifeshire, Scotland. [4]
The Parish of Anstruther Easter birth and baptism register entry for Margaret Syme, the daughter of James Syme, a wright and Helen Laidley, records that she was born on Thursday, April 17, 1794. The parish noted that Helen was born in antenuptial fornication, and as the father had not given satisfaction to the session, Alexander Clark stood as sponsor for the child'.
1794 - Baptism of Daughter: Anstruther Easter, Fifeshire, Scotland. [4]
According to The Parish of Anstruther Easter birth and baptism register entry for Margaret Syme she was baptised on Sunday, April 20, 1794, witnessed by Alexander Clark.
1795 - Birth of Daughter: Anstruther, Fifeshire, Scotland. [5]
The Parish of Anstruther Easter birth and baptism register entry for Jean Syme, the daughter of James Syme, a wright and his spouse Helen Laidly, records that she was born on Tuesday, December 15, 1795.
1795 - Baptism of Daughter: Anstruther, Fifeshire, Scotland. [5]
According to The Parish of Anstruther Easter birth and baptism register entry for Jean Syme she was baptised on Tuesday, December 15, 1795
1798 - Birth of Son: Anstruther, Fifeshire, Scotland. [6]
The Parish of Anstruther Easter birth and baptism register entry for John Syme, the son of James Syme, a joiner and Helen Laidlaw, records that he was born on Sunday, November 11, 1798.
1798 - Baptism of Son: Anstruther, Fifeshire, Scotland. [6]
According to The Parish of Anstruther Easter birth and baptism register entry for John Syme he was baptised on Sunday, November 18, 1798
1803 - Birth of Son: Cellardyke, Fifeshire, Scotland. [7]
The Parish of Kilrenny birth and baptism register entry for James Sime, the son of James Sime, a wright, of Cellardyke and Helen Laidlaw, records that he was born on Sunday, January 30, 1803.
1803 - Baptism of Son: Kilrenny, Fifeshire, Scotland. [7]
According to The Parish of Kilrenny birth and baptism register entry for James Sime he was baptised on Sunday, February 6, 1803, in face of the congregation.
1804 - Birth of Daughter: Cellardyke, Fifeshire, Scotland. [8]
The Parish of Kilrenny birth and baptism register entry for Barbara Syme, the daughter of James Syme, a wright and Helen Laidlaw, records that she was born on Sunday, October 7, 1804.
1804 - Baptism of Daughter: Kilrenny, Fifeshire, Scotland. [8]
According to The Parish of Kilrenny birth and baptism register entry for Barbara Syme she was baptised on Sunday, October 14, 1804
1809 - Birth of Daughter: Lanark, Lanarkshire, Scotland. [9]
Helen's birth year and place are taken from her 1851 Census record for Lanark, where she was recorded as being 42 years old on the day of the census, March 30, 1851. Her birthplace was given as Lanark.

Sources

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Parish of Anstruther Easter, Birth and Baptism Register Entry for James Syme, 25th March 1773. National Records of Scotland, 1773 RD: 402/ 20 (Anstruther Easter), scotlandspeople.gov.uk: Old Parish Registers Births, Page: 146 of 359 accessed 6 Aug 2020
  2. ↑ Parish of Anstruther Easter, Death and Burial Register Entry for John Syme, 30th January 1783. National Records of Scotland, 1783 RD: 402/ 20 (Anstruther Easter), scotlandspeople.gov.uk: Old Parish Registers Deaths, Page: 341 of 359 accessed 7 Aug 2020
  3. ↑ Parish of Barony, Marriage Register Entry for James Sym and Helen Laddley, 8th September 1793. National Records of Scotland, 1793 RD: 622/70 (Barony), scotlandspeople.gov.uk: Old Parish Registers Marriages, Page: 124 of 501 accessed 6 Aug 2020
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Parish of Anstruther Easter, Birth and Baptism Register Entry for Margaret Syme, 20th April 1794. National Records of Scotland, 1794 RD: 402/20 (Anstruther Easter), scotlandspeople.gov.uk: Old Parish Registers Births, Page: 215 of 359 accessed 5 Aug 2020
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Parish of Anstruther Easter, Birth and Baptism Register Entry for Jean Syme, 15th December 1795. National Records of Scotland, 1795 RD: 402/20 (Anstruther Easter), scotlandspeople.gov.uk: Old Parish Registers Births, Page: 221 of 359 accessed 5 Aug 2020
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Parish of Anstruther Easter, Birth and Baptism Register Entry for John Syme, 18th November 1798. National Records of Scotland, 1798 RD: 402/30 (Anstruther Easter), scotlandspeople.gov.uk: Old Parish Registers Births, Page: 10 of 102 accessed 5 Aug 2020
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Parish of Kilrenny, Birth and Baptism Register Entry for James Sime, 6th February 1803. National Records of Scotland, 1803 RD: 438/20 (Kilrenny), scotlandspeople.gov.uk: Old Parish Registers Births, Page: 63 of 168 accessed 5 Aug 2020
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Parish of Kilrenny, Birth and Baptism Register Entry for Barbara Syme, 14th October 1804. National Records of Scotland, 1804 RD: 438/ 20 (Kilrenny), scotlandspeople.gov.uk: Old Parish Registers Births, Page: 68 of 168 accessed 13 Apr 2018
  9. ↑ 1851 , Lanark Census for Helen Mansfield Household. National Records of Scotland, 648/7 (Lanark), scotlandspeople.gov.uk: 1851 Census, Page: 10; Schedule: 49 accessed 14 Jul 2016




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