GRANT, James of Elchies, Astronomer 1 2 3
- Baptised: 28 August 1788, Knockando parish, Moray, Scotland 3
- Marriage (1): WILSON, Margaret on 22 November 1807 in Knockando parish, Moray, Scotland 1
- Died: 1865, Wester Elchies, Moray, Scotland 2
- Buried: 1865, Elchies vault, Knockando Churchyard, Moray, Scotland 2
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General Notes:
"GRANT
JAMES
ROBERT GRANT/ISABEL CAMPBELL FR191 (FR191)
M
28/08/1788
139/ 20 55
Knockando"
from Births and Baptisms
James William Grant is said to have been an absentee landlord who worked mainly in India.
"In remembrance of James William Grant of Elchies, in this county, who died the 17th day of Dec., 1865, aged 77 years. His mortal remains are laid in this vault. Jesu mercy. "
from History of Moray
Note:
Libindx, the Local Heritage Service for Moray, lists his death as 13 September 1865 at the age of 77 years. 2 3 4
James married Margaret WILSON, daughter of Reverend Mr Thomas WILSON Minister of Gamrie parish and Elizabeth GORDON, on 22 November 1807 in Knockando parish, Moray, Scotland.1 (Margaret WILSON was born on 10 April 1791 2 3, baptised on 19 April 1791 in Gamrie and Macduff parish, Banffshire, Scotland,3 died on 28 January 1855 in London, England 2 and was buried in 1855 in Kensal Green Cemetery, London, England 2.)
Marriage Notes:
"GRANT
JAMES WILLIAM
MARGARET WILSON/FR192 (FR192)
22/11/1807
139/ 20 56
Knockando"
from Index of Marriages 1
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