The McMurtries of Mackrilkill, Dailly Parish,
CF 22/CF 32
Thomas The
progenitor of this family is Thomas McMurtrie of Mackrikill, md 1720 parish of Dailly, who married Margaret
McMurtrie in 1720.
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Gilbert Gilbert
McMurtrie, born in 1731, was son of Thomas, and later b 1731 became a weaver.
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William William
was born in 1766 in Dailly, married Agnes McFedreis in b 1766 1798 in Dailly. His wife died in 1827 and is buried in the churchyard.
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Gilbert Gilbert
was the 9th child of William and Agnes, born in 1815, and 1815-1897 died in
1897, married 1832 to Mary Jones in Dailly.
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Ann Ann was
the 4th child of Gilbert and Mary McMurtrie, born in 1838 b 1838
at Dalzellolie, Dailly parish and died around 1921 or 1922.
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Andrew Andrew
was born to Ann in Dailly in 1863. I
believe this Andrew is your
great grandfather Andrew McMurtrie who died in
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The McMurtries of Dailly: Clan Family 22/32
Thomas The
progenitor of this family is Thomas McMurtrie who lived in md 1720 Mackrikill, parish of Dailly, Ayrshire. He seems to have been |
the same Thomas who married Margaret McMurtrie in 1720.
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Gilbert Gilbert
McMurtrie, born in 1731, son of Thomas, became a weaver. b 1731
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William William,
son of Gilbert, was born in 1766 in Dailly.
This is b 1766 probably the
same William who married Agnes McFedreis in 1798 in |
Dailly. His wife died in 1827 and
is buried in the churchyard.
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Andrew Andrew,
son of William and Agnes, born in 1803, married to Jean 1803-1865 Bowman, and
died in Kirkoswald in 1869. They had a
large family | that scattered all around the world.
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Thomas Thomas
was the 6th or 7th child of Andrew and Jean, born in 1841 b 1841
in Kirkoswald parish. He married
Eupehmia Bryden in 1865 and
shortly thereafter migrated to
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CF 22 Notes:
Parentage of Gilbert McMurtrie of Dailly
Question: Are the
parents of Gilbert born 1731 Machrikill, Dailly Parish, Ayrshire (1) Thomas
McMurtrie and Margaret McMurtrie md 22 Nov 1720 Dailly or (2) Thomas McMurtrie
and Jean Grier md 27 Dec 1714/1715?
Answer:
Uncertain. Some historians think
the first couple is the correct parentage and some think the second couple is
the correct parentage.
Evidence:
1. We know that
Ann McMurtrie born 1717 daughter of Thomas McMurtrie, Mains of Kilkerran must
have been the daughter of Thomas & Jean Grier since this couple was married
in 1715 and the Thomas & Margaret McMurtrie were not married until 1720, 3
years later.
2. We know that Marion and William are most likely from
two different families since they were born within 6 to 8 months of each other.
William
born 30 Sept 1722 to son of Thomas of Machrikill
3. Thomas of
Glengee and Thomas of Machrikill are most likely the same Thomas as evidenced
by the 1720 rental by the Lord Kilkerran for 19 years to Thomas McMurtrie in
Glengee of Machrikill. In 1755, there is
a lease by Lord Kilkerran to Thomas in Machrikill and William his son of
Machrikill.
Based on this we could construct the following picture
of these two families:
Thomas & Margaret md 22 Nov 1720 Thomas & Jean married 17 Dec
1714/15
1720 Jan 30 John
- Glengee 1717 Ann - Mains of Kilkerran
1722 Sep 30
William - Machrikill 1721
Oct 1 Anna - Mains of Kilkerran
1725
Hugh - Machrikill 1722/23 Mar 10
1728
Margaret- Machrikill
1731
Gilbert - Machrikill
At first glance, it would seem that John must be the son
of Thomas and Jean because John is born Jan 1720 and Thomas & Margaret did
not marry until Nov 1720. However, I
have a recollection that the calendar changed in 1755 and that prior to that
change the year started in March, not January.
Hence, in the old dating system, it may be that November 1720 precedes
Jan 1720 by 3 months. I am not sure
about this.
On the other hand, there are families in other parishes
in this era where a Thomas McMurtrie has several children all born in different
towns. So, one can not be sure that a
town is a good indicator of a specific familiy.
Also, Gilbert born 1731 has a daughter Ann and Jean, but
not a daughter Margaret. Gilbert's son
William has a daughter Jean, Janet and Margaret and Gilbert's son John has a
daughter Ann and Jean.