John Hunter (bef. 1794 - 1849)

Born before 12 Oct 1794 in Campsie, Stirlingshire, Scotland

Husband of Jean Ewing — married 1821 in Campsie, Stirlingshire, Scotland

Descendants

Died 22 Dec 1849 after age 55 in Stirlingshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Biography

John Hunter was born in Scotland.

John Hunter was born in Campsie, Stirlingshire, Scotland, the son of James Hunter and Janet Morison. He was baptised in Campsie parish on 12 October 1794,^[1]

Marriage
John married Jean Ewing on 18 October 1820 in Kilsyth, Stirlingshire.^[2]
They raised six children in Campsie:

1. Elizabeth Hunter, b. Jun 1821.^[3]
2. James Hunter, b. Sep 1822
3. Margaret Hunter, b. May 1824.^[4]
4. Janet Hunter, b. Sep 1825.^[5]
5. Archibald Hunter, b. May 1827.^[6]
6. Jean Hunter, b. Oct 1829.^[7]

Residence
In 1841 John (age about 46) was living at Springbank in Campsie, Stirlingshire where he was a farmer.^[8]

Death
John (age 55) died on 22 December 1849 in Campsie, Stirlingshire. He was buried on 28 September 1849.^[9][10]

Research Notes

Sources

1. ↑ "Church of Scotland: Old Parish Registers - Births and Baptisms", National Records of Scotland, Parish Number: 475; Ref: 20/261; Frame: 405, ScotlandsPeople (accessed 16 May 2024), John Hunter born or baptised on 12 Oct 1794, son of James Hunter & Janet Morison, in Campsie, Stirlingshire, Scotland.
2. ↑ "Church of Scotland: Old Parish Registers - Banns and Marriages", National Records of Scotland, Parish Number: 483; Ref: 70/359, ScotlandsPeople (accessed 16 May 2024), John Hunter marriage to Jean Ewing on or after 18 Oct 1820 in Kilsyth, Stirlingshire, Scotland.
3. ↑ Baptism of daughter Elizabeth Hunter: "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", citing Digital film/folder number: 8; FHL microfilm: 1041974, FamilySearch Record: X125-FRR (accessed 16 May 2024), Jean Ewing's daughter Elizabeth Hunter baptism on 27 Jun 1821 in Campsie, Stirlingshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.
4. ↑ Baptism of daughter Margaret Hunter: "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", citing Digital film/folder number: 8; FHL microfilm: 1041974, FamilySearch Record: X125-FY7 (accessed 16 May 2024), Janet Ewing's daughter Margaret Hunter baptism on 10 May 1824 (born 5) in Campsie, Stirlingshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.
5. ↑ Baptism of daughter Janet Hunter: "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", citing Digital film/folder number: 8; FHL microfilm: 1041974, FamilySearch Record: X125-FT1 (accessed 16 May 2024), Jean Ewing's daughter Janet Hunter baptism on 25 Sep 1825 (born 9) in Campsie, Stirlingshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.
6. ↑ Baptism of son Archibald Hunter: "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", citing Digital film/folder number: 8; FHL microfilm: 1041974, FamilySearch Record: X12R-94J (accessed 16 May 2024), Jean Ewing's son Archibald Hunter baptism on 4 Jun 1827 (born 6) in Campsie, Stirlingshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.
7. ↑ Baptism of daughter Jean Hunter: "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", citing Digital film/folder number: 8; FHL microfilm: 1041974, FamilySearch Record: X125-FYS (accessed 16 May 2024), Jean Ewing's daughter Jean Hunter baptism on 13 Nov 1829 (born 10 Oct) in Stirlingshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.
8. ↑ "1841 Census of England, Scotland and Wales", The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey, England; Reference: HO 107; Piece: 475; Page: 7, FreeCen Transcription (accessed 16 May 2024), John Hunter (46), Farmer, in Springbank in Campsie registration district in Stirlingshire, Scotland. Born in Stirlingshire, Scotland.
9. ↑ "Church of Scotland: Old Parish Registers - Deaths and Burials", National Records of Scotland, Parish Number: 475; Ref: 60/103, ScotlandsPeople (accessed 16 May 2024), John Hunter death or burial (died age 55) on 22 Dec 1849 in Campsie, Stirlingshire, Scotland.
10. ↑ "Scotland, Parish Deaths & Burials 1564-2017", Reference: OPR 475/6; Page: 65, FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 16 May 2024), John Hunter burial (died on 22 Sep 1849 at age 55) on 28 Sep 1849 in Campsie, Stirlingshire.