Hugh Findlay

9 June 1822–1 March 1900 (Age 77)
Newmilns, Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

The Life Summary of Hugh

When Hugh Findlay was born on 9 June 1822, in Newmilns, Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, his father, James Findlay, was 24 and his mother, Mary McPherson, was 25. He married Isabella Ratray on 11 September 1844, in Pittenweem, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 2 sons. He lived in Weber, Utah, United States in 1860. He died on 1 March 1900, in Fish Haven, Bear Lake, Idaho, United States, at the age of 77, and was buried in Fish Haven, Bear Lake, Idaho, United States.

Photos and Memories (56)

Do you know Hugh? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Hugh Findlay
1822–1900
Catherine Ann Partington
1833–1903
Marriage: 25 March 1856
Anna Isabell Findlay
1857–1928
Alma Findlay
1858–1936
Hugh William Findlay
1860–1929
Heber Findlay
1862–1863
Mary Findlay
1864–1864
George Daniel Findlay
1865–1938
Charlotte Catherine Findlay
1868–1908
Frank Partington Findlay
1870–1954
Ellen Findlay
1873–1947

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    25 March 1856Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
    • Children

    (9)

    +4 More Children

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings

    (9)

    +4 More Children

    World Events (8)

    1823
    Age 1
    Rugby Football 'invented' at Rugby School.
    1825 · The Crimes Act
    Age 3
    The Crimes Act was made to provide a clearer punishment of certain crimes against the United States. Part of it includes: Changing the maximum sentence of imprisonment to be increased from seven to ten years and changing the maximum fine from $5,000 to $10,000.
    1843
    Age 21
    Dickens A Christmas Carol was first published.

    Name Meaning

    Scottish: variant of Finley 1.

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

    Possible Related Names

    Findley
    Finley

    Story Highlight

    Life of Hugh Findlay by son, Alma Findlay, Sr

    Life of Hugh Findlay (Prepared by his son, Bishop Alma Findlay). "Hugh Findlay was born the 9th of June, 1822 at New Mins, Ayrshire, Scotland. His parents were James Findlay and Mary McPherson. He …

    Sources (123)

    • Hugh Findley, "United States Census, 1860"
    • Hugh Findlay in entry for Alma Findlay and Mae Broomhead, "Utah, County Marriages, 1887-1937"
    • Hugh Findlay in entry for Leon Jared Findlay, "Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1849-1949"

    Discover Even More

    As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

    Create a free account to view more about your family.
    Create a FREE Account
    Search for Another Deceased Ancestor
    Share this with your family and friends.