James Reid

(1823-1894)
Person human Q76138330
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James Reid

Summary

James Reid is a human[1]. He was born in Kilmaurs[2]. He was born on September 8, 1823[3]. He died on June 23, 1894[4]. He worked as an engineer[5] and factory owner[6].

Key Facts

  • James Reid was born in Kilmaurs[2].
  • James Reid was born on September 8, 1823[3].
  • James Reid died on June 23, 1894[4].
  • James Reid is buried at Glasgow Necropolis[7].
  • James Reid's father was William Reid[8].
  • James Reid's mother was Mary Miller[9].
  • Among James Reid's spouses was Margaret Ann Scott[10].
  • Among James Reid's spouses was Charlotte Geddes[11].
  • A child of James Reid was Elizabeth Reid[12].
  • A child of James Reid was James Reid[13].
  • A child of James Reid was Sir Hugh Reid of Springburn, 1st Bt.[14].
  • A child of James Reid was Sir John Reid[15].
  • A child of James Reid was Andrew Thomson Reid[16].
  • A child of James Reid was Walter Montgomerie Neilson Reid[17].
  • James Reid held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • James Reid worked as an engineer[5].
  • James Reid's professions included factory owner[6].
  • James Reid is recorded as male[19].
  • James Reid's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • James Reid's family name is recorded as Reid[21].
  • James Reid's given name is recorded as James[22].

Body

Origins and Family

James Reid's place of birth was Kilmaurs[2]. He was born on September 8, 1823[3]. His father was William Reid[8]. His mother was Mary Miller[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[5] and factory owner[6].

Personal Life

Spouses include Margaret Ann Scott[10] and Charlotte Geddes[11]. Children include Elizabeth Reid[12]; James Reid[13]; Sir Hugh Reid of Springburn, 1st Bt.[14], 1860–1935[23]; Sir John Reid[15], 1861–1933[24]; Andrew Thomson Reid[16], 1863–1940[25]; and Walter Montgomerie Neilson Reid[17], 1865–1933[26].

Death and Burial

James Reid died on June 23, 1894[4]. Burial took place at Glasgow Necropolis[7].

FAQs

Where was James Reid born?

James Reid's place of birth was Kilmaurs[2].

Who were James Reid's parents?

James Reid's father was William Reid[8]. James Reid's mother was Mary Miller[9].

Who was James Reid married to?

James Reid's spouses include Margaret Ann Scott[10] and Charlotte Geddes[11].

What did James Reid do for work?

James Reid worked as engineer[5] and factory owner[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [4] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11w ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Kilmaurs
    Given name → James
    The peerage person id → p55781.htm#i557809
    Mother → Mary Miller
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