FAMILY GROUP RECORD OF
JAMES HUNTER AND
MARION ANDERSON
James
Hunter was born in about 1705 of Temple, Midlothian, Scotland.
Temple was named for the Knights Templar, who were established
in the area of Temple since 1153: "Since they had first been
established in Scotland by David I in 1153, the main Scottish
base of the Knights Templar had been 15 miles south of
Edinburgh at a place called Balantradoch. Here they had a
monastery on the east bank of the River South Esk. In 1312
ownership of the monastery was transferred to the Knights
Hospitaller of the Order of St John, and became part of the
property they administered from their Scottish headquarters at
Torphichen Preceptory near Linlithgow. During the 1500s
Balantradoch came to be known as Temple, reflecting its
earlier history." (www.undiscovered scotland.co.uk)
James
married first, Bessie Goldie on 6 June 1729 in Temple.
Bessie
died and was buried five years later, on 29 January 1734 in
Temple: "Bessie Goldie, spouse to James Hunter in Espertoun,
was buried in Temple kirkyard, and had the best mortcloth".
James then married Marian Anderson 21 June 1734 in Temple.
Marion
was christened 4 February 1711 in Temple, the daughter of Edmond
Anderson and Jean Wilson.
James died and was buried 26 January 1760 in Temple.
James and Marion had the following children:
1. Jean,
christened 13 April 1735 in Temple (shown as born in Esperstowne
townland in Temple).
*2. Marion,
christened 11 September 1737 in Temple; "Likewise, James
Hunter and Marion Anderson in Esperstown had a daughter called
Marion baptized. Witnesses: Wm. Hunter and Edmond Anderson";
married William Fairgrieve 8 June 1759 in Carrington,
Midlothian, Scotland.
Baptism
record for Marion Hunter in Temple: "Likewise, James Hunter
& Marion Anderson in Esperstoun had a daughter called
Marion baptized, witnesses Wm. Hunter & Edmond Anderson"
William may be a brother to James.
3. Janet,
christened 30 September 1744 in Temple.
4. James,
christened 14 January 1748 in Temple, "Esperston".
5. Janet,
(twin) christened 2 March 1751 in Temple.
6. Isobel,
(twin) christened 2 March 1751 in Temple.
SOURCES:
IGI;
Scottish Church Records CD; Temple parish register, FHL#
1067791, shows Jean Hunter born in the townland of Esperstowne
in the parish of Temple..
No
christening record has been found in Temple parish for James
Hunter. The families having children during that time period
were:
John Hunter and Isobel Blackie had a son:
Walter, christened 16 April 1693 in Temple.
John Hunter died and was buried 1 July 1704 in Temple.
James Hunter and Janet Patersone who had a son:
Alexander, christened 26 December 1703 in Temple.
James Hunter and Janet Patersone are the most likely parents for
James, as the time period is correct, and our James had children
named James and Janet. .
Other early Hunters in the parish register were:
Thomas Hunter who married Agnes Elder 2 June 1693 in
Temple, and had a son:
Robert, christened 5 May 1694 in Temple.
Walter Hunter married Marion Brakenridge 5 May 1696 in
Temple. Walter was buried 21 September 1698 in Temple.
SOURCES: Temple parish records; www.scotlandspeople.co.uk.