Rachel Speir, Edinburgh

[Carbar]

I am trying to locate information on Elizabeth Adamson's parents Elizabeth was born in Edinburgh in 1663, she married George Gilchrist.

Her parents, I believe, were Rachel Speir & John Adamson, I believe both were born in Edinburgh. I have located a Rachel Speir baptised 10.09.1622 in Edinburgh to parents Alexander& Bessie. If she were born in 1622, this would make her 41 when Elizabeth was born.

Any help would be appreciated, Thank you

[Captain2]

Baptism for Elisabeth Adamson
17 July 1663
Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian Scotland
Father - John Adamson
Mother - Rachel Spier
Residence : Edinburgh

Confirms her parents as John & Rachel

[dowdstree]

Hi, 

Just a point to remember if it concerns you that Rachel was 41 when Elizabeth was born. Not all children were baptised within a few weeks of birth as they are now. I know that , at least in Scotland , they could be a few years old before this took place.

If this was the case it would make Rachel under 40 when she gave birth.

Dorrie

[Carbar]

Thank you for your replies.
I will look into Alexander & Bessie Speir as the possible parents of the Rachel in my tree, will hopefully locate some siblings for her.
Thank you again for your help

[Captain2]

Catherine Speir (1618)
baptised 5 March 1618
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Parents: Alexander Speir & Bessie Wilkie

John Speir (1620)
baptised 6 June 1620
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Parents: Alexander Speir & Bessie Wilkie

Margaret Speir (1621)
baptised 3 July 1621
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Parents: Alexander Speir & Bessie Wilkie

Rachel Speir (1622)
baptised 10 Sept 1622
Edinburgh, Midlothisn, Scotland
Parent: Alexander Speir & Bessie Wilkie

Barbara Speir (1624)
Baptised 17 June 1624
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Parents : Alexander Speir & Bessie Wilkie

[Carbar]

Wow - thank you, this certainly gives me something to go on, I appreciate you taking the time to help me
Thanks again, best wishes