Brief Life History of James
James McBride was born in 1762, in Derryaghy, County Antrim, Ireland. He married Mary Shaw on 21 November 1787, in Boardmills, County Down, Ireland. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 6 daughters. He died on 28 July 1844, in Ireland, at the age of 82.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know James? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (14)
- 1820 United States Federal Census
- James Mc Bride, "Ireland Marriages, 1619-1898"
- James Mc Bride in entry for Andrew Shaw Mc Bride, "Ireland Births and Baptisms, 1620-1881"
Spouse and Children
Children (11)
+6 More Children
World Events (3)
1798
Battle of Antrim.
1798
The Young Ireland rebellion of 1798 failed.
1839
The Night of the BIG WIND. In Killarney and its neighborhood there was a terrible hurricane. The town sustained much damage and many houses were shattered.
Name Meaning
Irish (northern) and Scottish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Brighde, a shortened form of Irish Mac Giolla Bhrighde and Scottish Gaelic Mac Gille Brighde ‘son of the servant of (Saint) Brigit’. Compare Kilbride and Bredin .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.