William Byers c1779

[Charlotte21]

William Byers was my oldest known ancestor born around 1779 (birth place unknown) and died in Dalkeith in 1829 aged 51 years.
William was a soldier in the 4th Regiment, Scotch Militia at Edinburgh Castle when he married a Janet Scott on 20th Dec 1800 in the Tolbooth Church.
Janet was the daughter of Adam Scott, a labourer from the parish of Yarrow.
I am looking for any information regarding William's parents and where he was born.
Any information on Janet's mother would be welcome
Anything regarding the Scotch Militia, 4th Regiment also most welcome.

Regards
Charlotte21

[happydays347]

Was his middle name James?

[happydays347]

Forget the middle name, what about this?
Name - William Byers
Birth - 18 Sep 1779
Baptism - 20 Sep 1779 in Lochmaben, Dumfries, Scotland

[happydays347]

Father - Richard Byers
Mother - Jannet Carruthers

Ancestry shows children -
Betty Byers
Ann Byers
William Byers

[Charlotte21]

Hi ,

I have the info regarding William Byers of Lochmaben, whose parents were Richard Byers & Janet Carruthers but I cannot make connection.

Charlotte21 

[happydays347]

Name:    William Byers
Birth Date - 18 Sep 1779
Baptism Date - 20 Sep 1779
Baptism Place - Lochmaben, Dumfries, Scotland
Father - Richard Byers
Mother - Jannet Carruthers

This is his Baptism Record showing Jannet and Richard as his mother and father.

[happydays347]

Proof of marriage:
Name - William Byers
Gender - Male
Marriage Date - 20 Dec 1800
Marriage Place - Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Spouse - Janet Scott


Richard Byers, possible birth:
Name - Richard Byers
Gender - Male
Baptism Date - 24 Aug 1760
Baptism Place - Middlebie, Dumfries, Scotland
Father - David Byers

[Charlotte21]

My earlier message today along with the various replies regarding William Byers (c1779) was moved to Quarantine due to a possible breach of copyright.
Anyone replying to my topic please take note of this.

I am looking for information on William Byers (c1779) who was my earliest known ancestor.
I know he was a soldier in the 4th regiment Scotch Militia based in Edinburgh Castle. On 20th Dec 1800 he married a Janet Scott in the Tolbooth Church.
Janet was daughter of Adam Scott of Yarrow.
William Byers died in 1829 in Dalkeith aged 51 years.

I am looking for information regarding William's parents, Janet Scott's mother and the Scotch Militia, 4th Regiment. 

Charlotte21

Original topic reinstated and now merged with new topic and placed on the Midlothian Board

[DORAN54]

William byers 1779 Lincolnshire parents Thomas byers &mary melson they married 2 aug 1775 partney Lincolnshire. his marriage to janet scott 20 dec 1800 Edinburgh parish edinburgh