William Fairbairn

(cir. 1820 - Jul 1878)
Assumed fatherJohn Fairbairn (cir. 1788 - Jun 1863)
Assumed motherJanet Henderson (cir. 1791 - bet. 1851 - 1856)
WebIntroDescendants believe John and William to be father & son.
      
BirthWilliam Fairbairn was born cir. 1820 Earlston, Berwickshire, Scotland
MarriageHe married Margaret Cunningham Feb 1840 Par. of St George, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, entry shows banns proclaimed 9th, 16th, 23rd, William joiner residing Gattonside, Parish of Melrose; Margaret residing 15 Coates Cres. St George Parish, d/o William CUNNINGHAM, Mill-wright, Colinton. 
DeathWilliam Fairbairn died Jul 1878 New Zealand
Census1841William Fairbairn appeared on the census of 1841 Mellerstain Mill, Par. of Earlston, Berwickshire, Scotland, with Margaret Cunningham, as FAIRBAIRN: William 20 carpenter b BEW; Margaret 25 b SCT (NB enumerators were instructed to round ages down to the nearest multiple of 5.) 
Last Edited3 Sep 2011

Family

Margaret Cunningham (cir. 1813 - aft. 1851)
Child
  • William Fairbairn (cir. Mar 1847 - 1912)