Archibald Grant Sr. (abt. 1810 - 1858)

Born about 1810 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom [uncertain]

Husband of Christian (McFarlane) Grant — married 18 May 1834 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Descendants

Died 24 Jul 1858 at about age 48 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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Biography

This profile is part of the Grant Name Study.

Archibald Grant Sr. is a member of Clan Grant.

Archibald Grant Sr. migrated from Scotland, UK to Canada.

Archibald Grant Sr. lived in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Archibald was born about 1810, probably in Glasgow.

In 1834, Archibald married Christina McFarlane in Glasgow. They had at least six children, the first four born in Glasgow and the last two in Montreal. Archibald was a painter.

In about 1843, they immigrated to Canada and settled in Montreal where he worked as a painter and glazier.

In 1858, Archibald passed away in Montreal.

1841 Scotland Census in Glasgow's St Enochs Parish at 79 Stockwell St Closs:

• Archb Grant 30 Painter
• Christina 30
• Duncan 6
• Helen 3
• Ann 1
• Jessie 11

1844/5 Montreal Directory:

• Archibald Grant, Painter, College & St. Mary St.

1858/9 Montreal Directory:

• Archibald Grant, Painter and Glazier, 96 St. Mary (A glazier is someone who cuts window glass)

Sources

• Family information shared with Mark Griep
• 1834 Scotland Marriages [1]
• 1841 Scotland Census [2]
• 1844/5 Montreal Directory
• 1858/9 Montreal Directory
• FindAGrave; Headstone says he was 48 years when he passed away on July 24, 1858 [3]
• FamilySearch profile for Archibald Grant [4]