Birth : 9 Sep 1812 Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
Death : 30 May 1885 Spencerville, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario, Canada
Burial : Saint Andrews Presbyterian Cemetery, Spencerville, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate : 44.8447600, -75.5469200
Inscription :
WILLIAM DUFF
Died
Aug 6, 1854
Aged 46 Yrs
RACHEL WEIR
His Wife
Died May 30, 1885
Aged 73 Yrs
Natives of Dumfriesshire
Scotland
Description : Rachel was the eighth of nine born to John Weir and Jane Rae in Cockpool, Ruthwell, Dumfries-shire, Scotland.

Her birth registration states RACHELL WEIER and her mother's name REAE. Her father was a Saddler & Harness manufacturer, Trunk and Portmanteau Maker.

Rachel and William Duff married in Scotland about 1831.

About 1840 the Weir family sailed for Canada aboard the "Duchess of Buccleuch." Based on the ages of their children, likely the Duffs were on the ship as well, with the first five of their 13.

Jane Weir Duff 1833 –
Helen Duff 1835 –
John Duff 1837 –
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frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Rachel Weir Duff's memorial?

    Rachel Weir Duff's memorial is located at: Saint Andrews Presbyterian Cemetery, Spencerville, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada.

  • When did Rachel Weir Duff death?

    Rachel Weir Duff death on 30 May 1885 in Spencerville, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario, Canada

  • Where are the coordinates of the Rachel Weir Duff's memorial?

    Latitude: 44.8447600
    Longitude: -75.5469200

Family Members:

Parent

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John Weir

(1776 - 1853)

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Jane Rae Weir

(1777 - 1863)

Spouse

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William Duff

(1807 - 1854)

Siblings

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James Weir

(1799 - 1883)

Children

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Margaret Weir Duff White

(1831 - 1918)

...

Murray McCheyne Duff

(1852 - 1930)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Andrews Presbyterian Cemetery
Spencerville, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8447600, -75.5469200

2. Saint Laurence O'Toole Parish Cemetery
Spencerville, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8411300, -75.5522900

3. Spencerville Union Cemetery
Spencerville, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8398300, -75.5611800

4. Shanly Cemetery
Shanly, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8872500, -75.4740800

5. Mainsville Cemetery
Mainsville, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8110090, -75.4438020

6. Saint Andrew's Anglican Cemetery
Garretton, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8353500, -75.6655400

7. Kingston Cemetery - Augusta Township
Augusta, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7633970, -75.6302740

8. Saint Theresa's Roman Catholic Throoptown Cemetery
Throoptown, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7798860, -75.6663610

9. Bishops Mills Cemetery
Bishops Mills, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8908700, -75.6850700

10. North Channel Cemetery
Johnstown, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7635110, -75.4345880

11. Johnstown Cemetery
Edwardsburgh, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7437050, -75.4708820

12. Patterson's Corners Presbyterian Cemetery
Pattersons Corners, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.9276960, -75.6595480

13. McGuinn's Cemetery
Augusta, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7528700, -75.6482580

14. Hanesville Cemetery Old
Hainsville, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.9037000, -75.4010300

15. Hanesville Cemetery New
Hainsville, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.9047000, -75.4008300

16. Saint Marks Roman Catholic Cemetery
Prescott, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7250700, -75.5283600

17. Maynard Cemetery
Augusta, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7257730, -75.5742110

18. Sandy Hill Cemetery
Prescott, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7185500, -75.5221300

19. Presbyterian Churchyard Cemetery
Cardinal, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7903580, -75.3784510

20. Saint John's United Church Cemetery
Edwardsburgh, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7998667, -75.3654500

21. Riverside Presbyterian Cemetery
Cardinal, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8000940, -75.3646020

22. Saint John's United Riverside Cemetery
Cardinal, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8000900, -75.3646000

23. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Cardinal, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8007300, -75.3635900

24. Saint Pauls Anglican Cemetery
Cardinal, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8010560, -75.3630300