Stevenston Church ministers 1740s

[sweet caroline]

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ROBERT REID Pedigree
Male

Event(s):
Birth: 19 FEB 1793

Christening: 24 FEB 1793 Stevenston, Ayr, Scotland
Death:
Burial:

Parents:
Father: JOHN REID Family
Mother: JANE HAMILTON


Source Information:
Batch No.: Dates: Source Call No.: Type: Printout Call No.: Type:

C116154 1720 - 1736 1041469 Film 6900326 Film

C116154 1786 - 1819 1041469 Film 6900326 Film


Ellen

[sweet caroline]

So there are 2 marriages of a John Reid to an Ann Cunningham
ANN CUNINGHAME Family
Marriage: 13 DEC 1759 Stevenston, Ayr, Scotland

ANN CUNINGHAME Family
Marriage: 25 JUN 1737 Stevenston, Ayr, Scotland


Ellen

[sweet caroline]

So was it John Reid 1711 who married Mary Sheddon 6.7.1732 Beith,and had a Son John 22 APR 1735 Stevenston, Ayr, Scotland Batch No.: Dates: Source Call No.: Type: Printout Call No.: Type:

C116152 1700 - 1786 1041469 Film 6900326 Film

Is it this John Reid who married Ann Cunninghame in 1759.I don't see another one that fits ?

Ellen

P.S That must be John Reid the incomer that dies in 1756 that married Mary Sheddon .But what about the Son?

[Martin Reid]

In answer to the question about why Robert "Cunningham" Reid took this name, it is my understanding that Anna Cunninghame was the eldest of the 4 Cunninghame children and her only brother Robert Cunninghame died (1717-1733) leaving her as the Cunninghame heiress Anna then married John Reid in Stevenston in June 25 1737. Their son Robert, born in Stevenston in 1744 became "the Cunninghame" - as a result.

Martin

[beachmacey]

I have just received information on Rev. William Reid's grandson, Dr. John Reid 1754-1810.

This was in a manuscript in The State Library in Melbourne, Australia Notes made by Mrs Haig (nee Christian Learmonth). widow of General Felix Haig. Addressed to her sons & nephews

"Reid: My Grandmothers maiden name was ELIZABETH REID. She had a brother JOHN REID, who when he was a medical student in Edinburgh was fascinated by the new ideas of social equality which at the time of the French Revolution (1790-1800) were seething in many minds. These ideas, which to a large extent have since been generally adopted, were at that time thought most dangerous. John Reid got into serious trouble on account of them, and was obliged to leave the country to avoid being put into prison. He went to Calcutta and there began to practice as a doctor. Doc tors were few and he made a fortune. His sons afterwards rose to high positions under the Indian Government. One of them, Lestock Reid was your Aunt Katherine's Father"

This opens up the option to search in Edinburgh for info on John's medical training and a possible court case.

Ann

[Toni]

Hello,
I am descended from Sarah, daughter of Thomas Reid and Elizabeth Boyd. Sarah married James M'Call on 27 Jan 1761.

I have only just discovered this family and am excited to know there are others from the same line.

[Martin Reid]

Sarah,

hello distant cousin. It's good to hear from you.

I am descended from John (1711-?) Thomas' younger brother. Do you have any details on the early years concerning Thomas and his business or about any earlier ancestors? I also know very little about John and what he did in life. One account has it that he was a minister like his father William...but where and for how long? He did not take over from William in Stevenston.

yours,

Martin Reid

[trude]

hi can anyone tell me who Robert Reid (Cunninghame) born 10/11/1786 Stevenston died 25/1/1858 Seabank married?
his sister Anne/anna Robertson inherited the Auchenharvie estate. I am trying to work out if he is part of my family line

[Martin Reid]

Robert Cunningham Reid son of John Reid married his cousin Annabella. She was the daughter of Thomas, first son of Rev William Reid.

MReid

[Guest]

Hi All,So what gave John Reid and Jean Hamilton the right to call son Cunninghame Reid 29.6.1785 Stevenston
Batch No.: Dates: Source Call No.: Type: Printout Call No.: Type:

C116152 1700 - 1786 1041469 Film 6900326 Film

Perhaps they liked the name ??? Cunningham Reid (1785) is my maternal great, great, great grandfather. I live in St. Louis, Missouri USA which is where Edward C Reid (descendant of Cunningham) lived. Any information on the Reids of Ayrshire would be welcomed.

Debbie Hofmann
kahof(at)sbcglobal.net

[Redone]

Is anyone around related to John Reid 1711 Saltcoats? I recently got my big y results back and he would be one of my grandfathers. I myself live in the states.