James Semple (RIN: 3222), son of James Semple and Margaret Gartshore , was born September 04,1802 in Kirkintilloch,Dunbarton,Scotland. He married Elisabeth Howat in ,,Scotland. He died April 24, 1882 in Kirkintilloch,Dunbarton,,Scotland. Elisabeth Howat (RIN: 3460), daughter of Charles Hewit and Marion Donald , .


Children of James Semple and Elisabeth Howat are:

1. Walter McLaren Semple (RIN: 3427), b. October 12, 1834
2. Marion Semple (RIN: 3430), b. July 04, 1836
3. Margaret Semple (RIN: 3433) See ? & Margaret Semple OR Peter Nelson & Margaret Semple
4. Peter Wilson Semple (RIN: 3436) See Peter Wilson Semple & Ann Ferguson
5. Charles Semple (RIN: 3439), b. May 24, 1838 See Charles Semple & Elizabeth Fraser
6. James Semple (RIN: 3442), b. March 15, 1831 See James Semple & Helen Steven
7. Charles Semple (RIN: 3445), b. September 15, 1832
8. Elisabeth Semple (RIN: 3447), b. August 20, 1844
9. Mary Semple (RIN: 3450), b. October 26, 1846
10. Jean Semple (RIN: 3453), b. November 22, 1848 See James Wilson & Jean Semple
11. John Semple (RIN: 3456), b. January 22, 1852
12. Alison Semple (RIN: 3459), b. July 12, 1854 See Moffat Blair & Alison Semple
13. Elisabeth Semple (RIN: 3865) See ? & Elisabeth Semple
14. Alison Semple (RIN: 3949), b. abt. June, 1850

Notes for James Semple:

TODO: Scots Origins: order extract 16698134 to prove parentage.

Sources for James Semple:

  1. Scottish Church Records (R),
  2. Parish registers: Kirkintilloch 1760-1821, 1041997 Frame ?
  3. Scotland's People / Scots Origins, 16698134James Semple, Cotton Weaver, Widower of Elizabeth Howat---1882 April Twenty-Fourth 11h 45m PMHarriet Row, Kirkintilloch---M 79yrs---James Semple, Town Officer, deceasedMargaret Semple, MS Gartshore, deceased---General debilityas cert by D.R. Stewart---P Semple, Son, Present---1882 April 25that KirkintillochRobert Adams, Registrar
  4. Census: 1841 Kilsyth, Backbrae 6 25 6 James Semple M 35 HLW N 6 25 7 Elizabeth Semple F 30 N 6 25 8 James Semple M 10 N 6 25 9 Walter Semple M 7 N 6 25 10 Marrion Semple F 5 N 6 25 11 Charles Semple M 3 N 6 25 12 Margt Semple F 1 Y
  5. Census Index: 1851 British Census, Dunbarton, 5/13 Semple James 46 K5/13 Semple Elizabeth 42 DMB Cumbarnauld5/13 Semple James 19 K5/13 Semple Walter McLaren 16 K5/13 Semple Miriam 14 K5/13 Semple Charles 12 K5/13 Semple Margaret 10 STI Kilsyth5/13 Semple Peter Wilson 8 STI Kilsyth5/13 Semple Elizabeth 6 STI Kilsyth5/13 Semple Mary 4 STI Kilsyth5/13 Semple Jane 2 STI Kilsyth5/13 Semple Allison 9m K
  6. Census Index: 1881 British Census, Scotland Region, Dwelling: 74 E High St Census Place: Kirkintilloch, Dumbarton, Scotland Source: FHL Film 0203550 GRO Ref Volume 498 EnumDist 3 Page 24 Marr Age Sex BirthplaceJames WILSON M 36 M New Monkland, Lanark, Scotland Rel: Head Occ: CoalminerJean WILSON M 32 F Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Wife Occ: Coalminers WifeElizabeth WILSON 7 F Kirkintilloch, Dunbarton, Scotland Rel: Daur Occ: ScholarAgnes WILSON 5 F Bishopbriggs, Lanark, Scotland Rel: Daur Occ: ScholarJames SEMPLE W 77 M Kirkintilloch, Dunbarton, Scotland Rel: Father In Law Occ: Weaver (Invalid)Agnes SEMPLE W 70 F N Monklands, Lanark, Scotland Rel: Mother Occ: HousekeeperJohn FRASER 2 M Bishopbriggs, Lanark, Scotland Rel: Adopted Son
  7. International Genealogical Index (IGI): CD-ROM,

Notes for Elisabeth Howat:

Sources for Elisabeth Howat:

  1. Scottish Church Records (R), 1041984 Frame ? Batch C114954
  2. Census: 1841 Kilsyth, Backbrae 6 25 6 James Semple M 35 HLW N 6 25 7 Elizabeth Semple F 30 N 6 25 8 James Semple M 10 N 6 25 9 Walter Semple M 7 N 6 25 10 Marrion Semple F 5 N 6 25 11 Charles Semple M 3 N 6 25 12 Margt Semple F 1 Y
  3. Census Index: 1851 British Census, Dunbarton, 5/13 Semple James 46 K5/13 Semple Elizabeth 42 DMB Cumbarnauld5/13 Semple James 19 K5/13 Semple Walter McLaren 16 K5/13 Semple Miriam 14 K5/13 Semple Charles 12 K5/13 Semple Margaret 10 STI Kilsyth5/13 Semple Peter Wilson 8 STI Kilsyth5/13 Semple Elizabeth 6 STI Kilsyth5/13 Semple Mary 4 STI Kilsyth5/13 Semple Jane 2 STI Kilsyth5/13 Semple Allison 9m K

Notes for Walter McLaren Semple:

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Sources for Walter McLaren Semple:

  1. Census: 1841 Kilsyth, Backbrae 6 25 6 James Semple M 35 HLW N 6 25 7 Elizabeth Semple F 30 N 6 25 8 James Semple M 10 N 6 25 9 Walter Semple M 7 N 6 25 10 Marrion Semple F 5 N 6 25 11 Charles Semple M 3 N 6 25 12 Margt Semple F 1 Y
  2. Census Index: 1851 British Census, Dunbarton, 5/13 Semple James 46 K5/13 Semple Elizabeth 42 DMB Cumbarnauld5/13 Semple James 19 K5/13 Semple Walter McLaren 16 K5/13 Semple Miriam 14 K5/13 Semple Charles 12 K5/13 Semple Margaret 10 STI Kilsyth5/13 Semple Peter Wilson 8 STI Kilsyth5/13 Semple Elizabeth 6 STI Kilsyth5/13 Semple Mary 4 STI Kilsyth5/13 Semple Jane 2 STI Kilsyth5/13 Semple Allison 9m K
  3. Census Index: 1881 British Census, Scotland Region, Dwelling: 18 Queen St Census Place: Kirkintilloch, Dumbarton, Scotland Source: FHL Film 0203550 GRO Ref Volume 498 EnumDist 7 Page 27 Marr Age Sex BirthplaceWalter SEMPLE M 46 M Ktilloch, Dunbarton, Scotland Rel: Head Occ: Weaver (Unemployed)Jane SEMPLE M 27 F Islay, Argyll, Scotland Rel: WifeMaggie SEMPLE 16 F Govan, Lanark, Scotland Rel: Daur Occ: Printfield WorkerMary SEMPLE 11 F Ktilloch, Dunbarton, Scotland Rel: Daur Occ: ScholarWalter SEMPLE 9 M Campsie, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Son Occ: ScholarWilliam SEMPLE 1 M Campsie, Stirling, Scotland Rel: SonJames SEMPLE 8 m M Ktilloch, Dunbarton, Scotland Rel: Son
  4. Census Extract: 1891 British Census, Note: Walter's age given here does not agree with age given in 1881 census. It is most likely an error.1891 census for Kirkintilloch61 EastsideWalter Semple Head Aged 34 Engine Keeper Born KirkintillochJane [Harvey] Wife Aged 36 Born Islay GaelicWalter Son Aged 18 Iron Moulder Born Stirlingshire (Unspecified)James Son Aged 10 Born KirkintillochMarion Dau Aged 8 Born KirkintillochJeannie Dau Aged 5 Born KirkintillochJohn Son Aged 2 Born KirkintillochMary Taylor G/Dau Aged 3 Born Kirkintilloch
  5. Scottish Church Records (R),
  6. Extracted birth and/or christening record for: Kirkintilloch, Dunbarton, Scotland, Batch #: C114987, Source Call #: 1041997

Notes for Marion Semple:

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Sources for Marion Semple:

  1. Census: 1841 Kilsyth, Backbrae 6 25 6 James Semple M 35 HLW N 6 25 7 Elizabeth Semple F 30 N 6 25 8 James Semple M 10 N 6 25 9 Walter Semple M 7 N 6 25 10 Marrion Semple F 5 N 6 25 11 Charles Semple M 3 N 6 25 12 Margt Semple F 1 Y
  2. Census Index: 1851 British Census, Dunbarton, 5/13 Semple James 46 K5/13 Semple Elizabeth 42 DMB Cumbarnauld5/13 Semple James 19 K5/13 Semple Walter McLaren 16 K5/13 Semple Miriam 14 K5/13 Semple Charles 12 K5/13 Semple Margaret 10 STI Kilsyth5/13 Semple Peter Wilson 8 STI Kilsyth5/13 Semple Elizabeth 6 STI Kilsyth5/13 Semple Mary 4 STI Kilsyth5/13 Semple Jane 2 STI Kilsyth5/13 Semple Allison 9m K
  3. Scottish Church Records (R),
  4. Extracted birth and/or christening record for: Kirkintilloch, Dunbarton, Scotland, Batch #: C114987, Source Call #: 1041997

Notes for Charles Semple:

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Sources for Charles Semple:

  1. Scottish Church Records (R),
  2. Extracted birth and/or christening record for: Kirkintilloch, Dunbarton, Scotland, Batch #: C114987, Source Call #: 1041997

Notes for Elisabeth Semple:

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QUESTION: Marries William Wilson in 1872? Sister Jean married James Wilson in 1873. Maybe William & James are brothers?

Sources for Elisabeth Semple:

  1. Census Index: 1851 British Census, Dunbarton, 5/13 Semple James 46 K5/13 Semple Elizabeth 42 DMB Cumbarnauld5/13 Semple James 19 K5/13 Semple Walter McLaren 16 K5/13 Semple Miriam 14 K5/13 Semple Charles 12 K5/13 Semple Margaret 10 STI Kilsyth5/13 Semple Peter Wilson 8 STI Kilsyth5/13 Semple Elizabeth 6 STI Kilsyth5/13 Semple Mary 4 STI Kilsyth5/13 Semple Jane 2 STI Kilsyth5/13 Semple Allison 9m K
  2. Scottish Church Records (R),
  3. Extracted birth and/or christening record for: Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland, Batch #: C114839, Source Call #: 1041950, 1041951

Notes for Mary Semple:

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Sources for Mary Semple:

  1. Census Index: 1851 British Census, Dunbarton, 5/13 Semple James 46 K5/13 Semple Elizabeth 42 DMB Cumbarnauld5/13 Semple James 19 K5/13 Semple Walter McLaren 16 K5/13 Semple Miriam 14 K5/13 Semple Charles 12 K5/13 Semple Margaret 10 STI Kilsyth5/13 Semple Peter Wilson 8 STI Kilsyth5/13 Semple Elizabeth 6 STI Kilsyth5/13 Semple Mary 4 STI Kilsyth5/13 Semple Jane 2 STI Kilsyth5/13 Semple Allison 9m K
  2. Scottish Church Records (R),
  3. Extracted birth and/or christening record for: Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland, Batch #: C114839, Source Call #: 1041950, 1041951

Notes for John Semple:

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Sources for John Semple:

  1. Scottish Church Records (R),
  2. Extracted birth and/or christening record for: Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland, Batch #: C114839, Source Call #: 1041950, 1041951

Notes for Alison Semple:

Sources for Alison Semple:

  1. Census Index: 1851 British Census, Dunbarton, 5/13 Semple James 46 K5/13 Semple Elizabeth 42 DMB Cumbarnauld5/13 Semple James 19 K5/13 Semple Walter McLaren 16 K5/13 Semple Miriam 14 K5/13 Semple Charles 12 K5/13 Semple Margaret 10 STI Kilsyth5/13 Semple Peter Wilson 8 STI Kilsyth5/13 Semple Elizabeth 6 STI Kilsyth5/13 Semple Mary 4 STI Kilsyth5/13 Semple Jane 2 STI Kilsyth5/13 Semple Allison 9m K

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