James Telfer (abt. 1778 - 1827)

Born about 22 Mar 1778 in Jedburgh, Roxburgh, Scotland

Ancestors

Husband of Margaret (Hill) Telfer — married about 1800 in Scotland

Descendants

Died 27 Sep 1827 at about age 49 in Jedburgh, Roxburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Biography

James Telfer was born about March 22, 1778 in Jedburgh, Roxburgh, Scotland, son of Richard Telfer (1751–1811) and Isabella Chisholm (~1755–1808).^{[1] [2]} He was baptized on March 22, 1778.^[1].

James (21) married Margaret Hill (21) (born about 1778) in 1800 in Scotland^[3]. Their children were:

• Richard Telfer (1801– )
• James Telfer (<1809–1884)
• Isabella Telfer (1811–1897)

An unsourced family history suggests he was a Cabinet maker by profession^[4].

James died on September 27, 1827 in Jedburgh, United Kingdom, aged about 49^[4].

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Baptism: "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007909286; FHL microfilm: 1067944
   FamilySearch Record: X11Y-ZPV (accessed 4 January 2024)
   James Telfer baptism on 29 Mar 1778, son of Richard Telfer & Isabel Chisholm, in Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland.
2. ↑ James Telfer Gender: Male Birth Date: 22 Mar 1778 Baptism Date: 29 Mar 1778 Baptism Place: , Jedburgh, Roxburgh, Scotland Father: Richard Telfer Mother: Isabel Chisholm FHL Film Number: 1067944 Reference ID: 2:18C5PXS. Ancestry.com. Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950 [database on-line].
3. ↑ Baptism of son: "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007909286; FHL microfilm: 1067944
   FamilySearch Record: X11Y-V77 (accessed 4 January 2024)
   James Telfer baptism on 8 Oct 1809, son of James Telfer & Margaret Hill, in Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} Bowles, Dorothy 2011 Telford Family History: From Scottish Telfers 1751 - 1838 To Australian Telfords 1839 - 2010 ISBN: 9780987159144/ page 9