David Archibald

18 August 1814–
Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

The Life Summary of David

David Archibald was born on 18 August 1814, in Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom as the son of Alexander Archibald and Janet Drysdale.

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Family Time Line

Alexander Archibald
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Janet Drysdale
1785–1848
Janet Archibald
1812–1893
David Archibald
1814–

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World Events (8)

1815
Age 1
The defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte at Waterloo marks the end of the Napoleonic Wars. Napoleon defeated and exiled to St. Helena.
1817 · Dryburgh Abbey Bridge
Age 3
Dryburgh Abbey Bridge was a cable-stayed footbridge that connected the villages of Dryburgh and St. Boswells, across the River Tweed. Before its construction, A ferry crossing service had existed here for centuries. It was originally 79 meters long and was undergoing a period of rapid growth in popularity. The Bridge was completed on August 1 but a few months later it collapsed. Very shortly after the collapse, another bridge was built further downstream. A new bridge, which still stands today, was constructed after the first World War.
1847 · The United Presbyterian Church of Scotland is established.
Age 33
The United Presbyterian Church of Scotland was formed in 1847. For most of its existence the United Presbyterian Church was the third largest Presbyterian Church in Scotland and flourished in Scotland for 53 years. After being reunited with the Church of Scotland in 1929, it continues to bring relief to the local communities.

Name Meaning

Bold in work or activity. Gilleasbuig is the Gaelic form of Archibald.

Possible Related Names

Gilleasbuig

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