William Brodie
2 August 1755–March 1766
Fordyce, Banffshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
The Life Summary of William
When William Brodie was christened on 2 August 1755, in Fordyce, Banffshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, his father, George Brodie, was 34 and his mother, Margaret Bruce, was 33. He died in March 1766, in his hometown, at the age of 10.
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Family Time Line
George Brodie
1721–
Margaret Bruce
1722–
Margaret Brodie
1746–
George Brodie
1750–
William Brodie
1755–1766
Ann Brodie
1758–
Alexander Brodie
1761–
William Brodie
1767–1877
Parents and Siblings
1721–Male
1722–Female
Siblings
(6)
1746–Female
1750–Male
1755–1766Male
1758–Female
1761–Male
+1 More Child
Name Meaning
Scottish: habitational name from Brodie Castle in Moray. The place name is probably from Gaelic brothach ‘muddy place’ rather than bruthach ‘steep place’.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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Sources (2)
- William Brodie, 'Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950' on MyHeritage
- William Brodie, "Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950"
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