Hi,
I am of the David WEIR - Margaret HAMILTON line.
David WEIR married Margaret HAMILTON in 1802. David was the son of James WEIR (born about 1748 at Blackfaulds, Old Cumnock, Ayrshire). He married Jean MITCHELL in about 1770.
David was born on 24 May 1776 at Blackfaulds. James and Jean had about 9 children.
From my narrative:
"David Weir of this parish (Old Cumnock) and Margaret Hamilton of Kirkconnell gave up
their names for proclamation on the 20th March 1802. Were regularly proclaimed immediately following Sabbath and no objections being offered were married on the 2nd
April 1802.
Unfortunately, this record gives us no indication to the identity of David Weir's parents.
This is not an unusual occurrence. This record of the marriage is better than most as some
marriage records only contain a list of names putting forward their names for proclamation..
However, there is a strong possibility that the parents of David Weir were James Weir (born about 1753) and Jean Mitchell (also born about 1753)
James Weir and Jean Mitchell had 9 children;
John Weir, born about 1771
Robert Weir, born about 1773 and possibly who died in 1854
James Weir, born about 1776 and possibly who died in 1849
David Weir, born about 1778, and who married Margaret HAMILTON on 2nd April 1802
Ann Weir, born about 1781 and possibly who died in 1848
William Weir, born about 1786 and possibly who died in 1824
Margaret Weir, born about 1787 and possibly who died in 1857
Thomas Weir, born about 1790 and possibly who died in 1869
Mary Weir, born about 1793 and possibly who died in ?
The line of descendency follows David Weir and Margaret HAMILTON
Between their marriage date of 1802 and 1823, David and Margaret had ten children.
James Weir, born BEFORE 24 May 1803 at New Cumnock, Ayr. Christened 24 May 1803, Cumnock, Ayr and died 12 November 1879 at Cumnock, Ayr.
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Mary Weir, born before 15th November 1805. The lawful daughter of David Weir and Margaret Hamilton
John Weir, born possibly on 1st September 1806 . He was christened on 7th December 1806. The lawful son of Davie Weir and Margaret Hamilton.
Robert Weir, born before 17 October 1808, the date on which he was christened at Waterhead, New Cumnock, Ayr.
Jane Weir, born before the 26 December l812, the day of her christening, lawful daughter of David Weir and Margaret Hamilton. Died after 1841
Alexander Weir, born before 1 July 1814 at New Cumnock. Died after 1841
Margaret Weir, born 17th February 1817 lawful daughter of David Weir and Margaret Hamilton
Sarah Weir , born 1st February 1819 lawful daughter of David Weir and Margaret Hamilton of Waterside
William Weir, born before 26 May 1821 when he was christened at Waterhead, New Cumnock, Ayr. Died after 1841
Ann Weir, born 26th May 1823 the lawful daughter of David Weir and Margaret Hamilton
The terminology "lawful” indicated that the parents were married. If not married the child would be referred to as "natural".
Any connection ?
Bill