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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Aberdeenshire => Topic started by: jim.s on Friday 28 April 06 18:51 BST (UK)
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Any info on family of David Shirrefs/Shirras
married Jane Lunan about 1748/1752 in Aberdeen
David was a carpenter, and had a nephew who lived
& worked in Jamaica as a Planter he died in 1801.
David must have brothers, anybody out there
with ANY information or names. Please.
Kind Regards Jim.S.
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Have you got this one from the IGI
THOMAS SHIRREFF
Male
Christening: 29 SEP 1763 Saint Nicholas, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland
Parents:
Father: DAVID SHIRREFF
Mother: JEAN LUNAN
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And these two?
International Genealogical Index - British Isles
1. JOHN SHIRRAS - International Genealogical Index / BI
Gender: Male Christening: 11 NOV 1749 Saint Nicholas, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland
2. JAMES SHIRRAS - International Genealogical Index / BI
Gender: Male Christening: 10 JUL 1751 Saint Nicholas, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland
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Are you also aware that
JUDITH A. GRIMES
PO BOX 40
NANANGO QUEENSLAND
AUSTRALIA 4315
has posted a Pedigree Chart in you click on David Shirrefs born on about 1730 on www.familysearch.org which has Jane Lunan's family further back
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Thank you Sherlock.
That was quick. It look like sons, will check.
Thanks Jim.S.
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There appear to have been eight Children to David Shirrefs and Jane Luman
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1. Sex Name
M James SHIRREFS (AFN:1DM1-M93) Pedigree
Born: 1757 Place: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Christened: 20 Jul 1757 Place: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Died: 26 Mar 1830 Place:
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2. Sex Name
F Burnet SHIRREFS (AFN:1DM1-M8V) Pedigree
Born: 1756 Place:
Christened: 13 Apr 1756 Place: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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3. Sex Name
M David SHIRREFS (AFN:1DM1-M6G) Pedigree
Born: 1753 Place:
Christened: 10 Feb 1753 Place: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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4. Sex Name
F Jean SHIRREFS (AFN:1DM1-MFW) Pedigree
Born: 1770 Place:
Christened: 10 Aug 1770 Place: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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5. Sex Name
F Mary SHIRREFS (AFN:1DM1-M7N) Pedigree
Born: 1754 Place:
Christened: 23 Aug 1754 Place: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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6. Sex Name
M Robert SHIRREFS (AFN:1DM1-MDP) Pedigree
Born: 1765 Place:
Christened: 25 Jul 1765 Place: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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7. Sex Name
M Thomas SHIRREFS (AFN:1DM1-MCH) Pedigree
Born: 1763 Place:
Christened: 29 Sep 1763 Place: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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8. Sex Name
M Alexander SHIRREFS (AFN:1DM1-MB9) Pedigree
Born: 10 Dec 1759 Place: Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland
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Thank you Sherlock for the info, but there is nine
children: Andrew Shirrefs b 9 Feb 1762 He was a
Scottish poet, author & Bookbinder of note.
Had a shop in Edindurgh between 1790/98, his brothers
James became Rev Dr James Shirrefs Minister of St Nicholas Church Aberdeen 1778 to 1814.
Alexander Shirrefs was Sheriff-clerk-depute and
president of the Society of Advocates in Aderdeen.
I now Have all the children + there familes, I would
like to find David's brothers to find any links to the
others I have on root's under Jim.S.
many Thanks Jim.S.
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What was the planter's father's name ( ie David's Brother)
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That's what I want to know?
Alexander was the planter & died in 1801
I have a copy of a will of Alexander it only names his
cousins in it, so who is Alexander's Father, I am
trying all sites.
Jim.S.
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Does the will mention his age?
As his cousin as mentioned , I presume Alexander had no wife?
Any idea when he emigrated to Jamaica?
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1) No age on Will
2) 6 cousins mentioned in Will, David in the list above
is living & working in Jamacia a Cooper by trade.
3) Yes he has a wife Ann, I think she is his 2nd wife,
he mentions his daughter then his wifes daughter.
4) He died about 1800/01 he made some money
so he must have been there few years.
JIM.S.
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Hi
I am researching the Shirras/ Shirreffs family in the North East and came across this marriage entry which may help.
Aberdeen December 5th 1748
Saturday last were privately contracted in order to marriage David Shirras wright and Jane Lunan. Cautioner James Shirras maltster and John Lunan glazier. Paid for the benefit of the poor £6.
Hope it helps.
Pat
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Hi
I have an Elizabeth Sheriffs 1757/61-1841/51 that married a William Milne c1786. Don't know much about her but I believe the name Shirras comes into it somewhere as well.
Regards
Gemma
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I am related to James Sheriffs b. 1752 who was married to Jane Lunan m. 1790. I have sketch of a Rev W A Lunan who was a minister in Pinehill Kincardine d. 1769 aged 66. James Sheriffs was my great x4 grandfather and I am descended from their daughter Jane who married Alexander Cadenhead. I would like more information about the Lunans and how Jane and the Rev are related.
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Hello Andy4x4. This is the information i have on the Sheriffs side of the family.
Jane Shirrefs marries Alexander Cadenhead
Jane's parents are
Rev Dr James Shirrefs & Amelia Morison
now Rev Dr James Shirrefs parents are
David Shirrefs & Jane Lunan (father John Lunan)
So Rev W A Lunan could be brother to John Lunan & Rev David Lunan.
there is a Lunan family tree on the web somewhere, will let you know
when I find it.
jim.s
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Dear jim.s thank you for the information. I rather think I was out a little in my information. Thanks for setting me straight.
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In case this man belongs to anyone on this thread ..... Findmypast has published British Army Service Records 1760-1915 and you may wish to view their record.
SHIRRAS Robt 1764 Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire WO97 Chelsea VIEW VIEW
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Hello Jim. I believe we have corresponded in the past. I just thought I would check with you on this item. Have you seen the book on google titled "Family record of the name of Dingwall Fordyce in Aberdeenshire"? This book has information on James Shirrefs, Jane/Jean Lunan and some of the other related family members. Mentions William Shirrefs and his son James who married Christina Blair, their son Alexander who married 3 times. With second wife Agnes Ferrier he had son David who was married to Jean/Jane Lunan. Again, you may already have this information but just in case not, thought I would pass along this source.
Barbara
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There is also in the Tough Family tree an Elizabeth Tough born Premnay 1729 ,married a William Shirras of Keig in 1759 , May 22.