James Brechin

Brief Life History of James

When James Brechin was born in 1715, in Hanover, Hanover, Virginia, United States, his father, Reverend James Brechin, was 43 and his mother, Sarah Crawford, was 49. He died in 1752, in Virginia, United States, at the age of 37, and was buried in Virginia, United States.

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Family Time Line

Reverend James Brechin
1672–1722
Sarah Crawford
1666–1753
William Brechin
1714–1767
Ann Brechin
1715–
Jean Brechin
1717–
James Brechin
1715–1752

Sources (2)

  • Deeds and Wills Book 8, 1723-1738, Westmoreland County, Virginia: Westmoreland. Deeds 1723–1738, Wills 1723–1738
  • Legacy NFS Source: James Brechin -

Name Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from the cathedral city of Brechin (Angus).

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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