John Runshiman1,2

(say 1738 - )

BDMs

     John Runshiman was born say 1738 ?Cornhill, NBL, ENG.1,3
     John Runshiman married Eleanor Henderson on 16 Feb 1769 St Andrew, Newcastle upon Tyne, NBL, ENG.1,4
FamilySearch provides only one option for John IF he was born/baptized in Cornhill, NBL after say 1730:
Bap. 12 Jan 1738 John son of Thomas RUNSIMAN.
Looking north of the border several other options present themselves:
Eckford (ROX) John 1734 to George RUNSHIMAN or
Minto (ROX) John 1730 to John Runchman
Greenlaw (BEW) John 1748 to John Runshiman & Janet Marshall
Dunbar (ELN) 1747 John to Richard Runciman.3

Names/other info

     In 1760 his surname was recorded as Runsiman.4 In 1769-1771 his surname was recorded as Runchman.5,6

Family

Eleanor Henderson (say 1745 - )
Children
  • John Runchman7 (circa Apr 1769 - )
  • Robert Runchman6 (circa Apr 1771 - )
  • James Runceman1 (circa Nov 1771 - )
  • Eleanor Runshiman2 (circa Jul 1774 - )
  • Simon Runshiman8 (circa Oct 1777 - )
  • Simon Runcheaman9 (circa Feb 1784 - )
ChartsJohn & Eleanor RUNSHIMAN of Cornhill/Newcastle, NBL
Last Edited3 Feb 2013

Citations

  1. [S1597] FamilySearch Labs Record Search (LDS) online at http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/, Bap. 16 Nov 1771 James s/o John & Eleanor RUNSHIMAN, Cornhill, NBL from England, Births and Christenings, 1538-1975 batch C15602-1 film 1068896, extracted from index Apr 2012.
  2. [S1597] FamilySearch Labs Record Search (LDS) online at http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/, Bap. 7 Jul 1774 Eleanor d/o John & Eleanor RUNSHIMAN, Cornhill, NBL from England, Births and Christenings, 1538-1975 batch C15602-1 film 1068896 , extracted from index Apr 2012.
  3. [S1597] FamilySearch Labs Record Search (LDS) online at http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/, Bap. 12 Jan 1738 John s/o Thomas RUNSIMAN, Cornhill, NBL, from England, Births and Christenings, 1538-1975 batch C15602-1 film 1068896, extracted Dec 2012.
  4. [S1597] FamilySearch Labs Record Search (LDS) online at http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/, Marr. 16 Feb 1769 John RUNSIMAN & Eleanor HENDERSON, St Andrew, Newcastle upon Tyne, NBL, from England, Marriages, 1538–1973 batch M01610-1 films 847927, 95010, 95011, 95012, 95013, extracted Dec 2012.
  5. [S1597] FamilySearch Labs Record Search (LDS) online at http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/, Bap. 19 Apr 1769 John s/o John & Eleanor RUNCHMAN, Cornhill, NBL from England, Births and Christenings, 1538-1975 batch C08050-1 film 0825354 (RG4 1777) , extracted from index Apr 2012.
  6. [S1597] FamilySearch Labs Record Search (LDS) online at http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/, Bap. 2 Apr 1771 Robert s/o John & Eleanor RUNCHMAN, Hanover Sq Presb., Newcastle upon Tyne, NBL from England, Births and Christenings, 1538-1975 batch C08050-1 film 0825354 (RG4 1777) , extracted from index Apr 2012.
  7. [S1597] FamilySearch Labs Record Search (LDS) online at http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/, Bap. 19 Apr 1769 John s/o John & Eleanor RUNCHMAN, Hanover Sq Presb., Newcastle upon Tyne, NBL, from England, Births and Christenings, 1538-1975 batch C08050-1 film 0825354 (RG4 1777) , extracted from index Apr 2012.
  8. [S1597] FamilySearch Labs Record Search (LDS) online at http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/, Bap. 9 Oct 1777 Simon s/o John & Nelly RUNSHIMAN, Cornhill, NBL, from England, Births and Christenings, 1538-1975 batch C15602-1 film 1068896, extracted Dec 2012.
  9. [S1597] FamilySearch Labs Record Search (LDS) online at http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/, Bap. 1 Mar 1784 Simon s/o John & Eleanor RUNCHEAMAN, Cornhill, NBL, from England, Births and Christenings, 1538-1975 batch C15602-1 film 1068896, extracted Dec 2012.
 
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