(2)+ Alexander Linnen, c 6 FEB 1752, Greenlaw, Berkshire, SCOT.
(3)+ John Linnen, c 3 FEB 1754, Greenlaw, Berkshire, SCOT.
(4)+ David Linnen, c 29 FEB 1756, Greenlaw, Berkshire, SCOT.
(5) William Linnen, c 15 JAN 1758, Greenlaw, Berkshire, SCOT.
(6)+ George Linnen, c 15 FEB 1760, Greenlaw, Berkshire, SCOT.
2.(2) Alexander Linnen, c 6 FEB 1752, Greenlaw, Berkshire, SCOT; m 2/23 AUG 1783, Stitchel/Eccles, Roxburgh/Berwickshire, SCOT, Margaret Forsyth. The descendants were all christed under the spelling Linen. See Forysth page. Had:
(7) Isabel Linnen, b 9 AUG 1787, Stitchel, Roxburgh, SCOT.
(8) Robert Linen, b 7 OCT 1789, Stitchel, Roxburgh, SCOT.
(9)+ George Linen, c 20 SEP 1791, Stitchel, Roxburgh, SCOT.
(10) Margaret Linen, b 29 JUN 1794, Stitchel, Roxburgh, SCOT.
(11) Alexander Linen, b 25 OCT 1796, Stitchel, Roxburgh, SCOT.
(12) Mark Linen, b 4 SEP 1798, Stitchel, Roxburgh, SCOT.
(13)+ Elizabeth (Betty) Linen, b 20 FEB 1803, Stitchel, Roxburgh, SCOT.
(14) Janet Linen, b 9 JUL 1805, Stitchel, Roxburgh, SCOT.
3. (9) George Linnen, c 20 SEP 1791, Stitchel, Roxburgh, SCOT, m Susanna (LNU) (bc 1801, US).
3. (13) Eilizabeth (Betty) Linnen, b 20 FEB 1803, Stitchel, Roxburgh, SCOT; m James Watson, bc 1795, SCOT. See Watson page for continuation of this line.
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2. (3) John Linnen, c 3 FEB 1754, Greenlaw, Berkshire, SCOT; m 5 JUL 1783, Greenlaw, Berwickshire, SCOT, Isabel Dickson. Had:
(15) James Alexander Linnen, c 15 APR 1787, Greenlaw, Berwickshire, SCOT.
(16) Elizabeth Linnen, c 28 MAY 1791, Greenlaw, Berwickshire, SCOT
(17)+ William Linnen, b 30 JUN 1784, Greenlaw, Berwickshire, SCOT
(18) Margaret Linnen, c 28 MAY 1791, Greenlaw, Berwickshire, SCOT
(19) Peter Linnen, Greenlaw, Berwickshire, SCOT.
(20) Isabel Linnen, b 23 APR 1797, Greenlaw, Berwickshire, SCOT.
(21) John Linnen, c 27 JAN 1799, Greenlaw, Berwickshire, SCOT. He was a prominent painter in NY. He apparently
died s.p.
(22) George Linnen, c 29 APR 1802, Greenlaw, Berwickshire, SCOT. He was a prominent painter in NY. Some info
on him and his work can be found at AskArtist website.
(23) Isabel Linnen, c 1 JUN 1804, Greenlaw, Berwickshire, SCOT
3.(17) William Linnen, b 30 JUN 1784, Greenlaw, Berwickshire, SCOT; m Janet Gardner. Had:
(24) John Linnen, b 26 DEC 1819; d 13 JAN 1820.
(25)+ Isabel Linnen, b 28 AUG 1821.
(25) James Alexander Linnen, b 10 JUN 1823; d 25 JAN 1828.
(26) Elizabeth Linnen, b 5 MAY 1825.
4.(25) Isabel Linnen, b 28 AUG 1821; m 1839, (Dr) Charles S. Theal.
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2. (4) David Linnen, c 29 FEB 1756, Greenlaw, Berkshire, SCOT; m Elizabeth (Betty) Dun (Dunn). Had:
(27) William Linnen, c14 FEB 1790, Chirnside, Berwickshire, SCOT.
(28)+ Adam Linnen, c 20 NOV 1791, Chirnside, Berwickshire, SCOT.
(29)+ John Linnen (Linen), c 8 DEC 1793, Chirnside, Berwickshire, SCOT.
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3. (28) Adam Linnen, c 20 NOV 1791, Chirnside, Berwickshire, SCOT; d 13 NOV 1838, Battle of the Windmill; m 1 DEC 1820, Ogdensburg, Oswagatchie, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Margaret Hunter. Margaret was the daughter of Andrew Hunter and Margaret Speirs. The Hunters imigrated from Aryshire, Scotland in 1818 and established Hunter Settlement, south of Spencerville. They lived on Lot 22, Concession 5 next to Margaret's parents. Margaret later married to Richard Welch (they had no children). Richard having 2 previous children by an unknown spouse, Jane and Allan. Jane perhaps married George Watson. For more detailed information on the Hunter family, see Frederick Hunter's website. Had:
(30)+ David Linnen, b 7 FEB 1821; d 15 JUN 1888
(31)+ Andrew Hunter Linnen, b 18 APR 1823; d 1 DEC 1901; bur St. Andrew's Presbyterian Cemetery.
(32)+ John Linnen, b 1826.
(33)+ Jane (Janet) Linnen, b 1827; d 24 APR 1863; bur St. Andrew's Presbyterian Cemetery.
(34) Margaret Linnen, bc 1828.
(35) Robert Linnen, bc 1830
(36)+ Elizabeth Linnen, b 1832; d 1917.
(37) William Linnen, bc 1835. In 1871 he was living with Richard Walsh (Welsh) and was a stone mason.
(38)+ George Linnen, b 1838; d 6 APR 1900; bur St. Andrew's Cemetery, Edwardsburgh.
4. (30) David Linnen, b 7 FEB 1821; d 15 JUN 1888; m Elizabeth Ann McComb (b 18 DEC 1836, IREL; d 30 NOV 1921). In 1851 they were living with John and Margaret Hunter. Had:
(39) David Linnen, bc 1856, Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario, CAN.
(40) Samuel Linnen, bc 1857, Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario, CAN.
(41) George Linnen, bc 1859, Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario, CAN.
(42) Robert Linnen, bc 1859, Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario, CAN.
(43) Adam L. Linnen, b 1861, Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario, CAN; d 1929; bur St. Andrew's Cemetery,
Edwardsburgh.
(44) Sariah Linnen, bc 1864, Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario, CAN.
(45) Margaret J. Linnen, b 12 APR 1867, Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario, CAN; d 25 JUL 1900; bur St.
Andrew's Cemetery, Edwardsburgh.
(46) James E. Linnen, b 6 APR 1870, Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario, CAN; d 21 MAR 1893; bur St. Andrew's
Cemetery, Edwardsburgh
(47) Marie Linnen, b 3 DEC 1873; d 3 MAR 1888; bur St. Andrew's Cemetery, Edwardsburgh.
4. (31) Andrew Hunter Linnen, b 18 APR 1823; d 1 DEC 1901; bur St. Andrew's Presbyterian Cemetery; m 30 AUG 1844, Catherine Hunter (bc 1824, SCOT; d 15 MAR 1902; bur St. Andrew's Presbyterian Cemetery.). In 1871 he lived 2 houses from his brother John. She may have been a cousin of his on his mother's side. Had:
(48) Elizabeth Linnen, bc 1845, Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario, CAN.
(49) Margaret Linnen, bc 1847, Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario, CAN.
(50) Allan Linnen, bc 1849, Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario, CAN.
(51) Mary Linnen, bc 1851, Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario, CAN. She may be the Mary Ann who died 30
APR 1889 and married John Mason.
(52) Adam Linnen, bc 1854, Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario, CAN.
(53)+ Catherine Linnen, b 1856, Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario, CAN; d 1943.
(54) Andrew H. Linnen, bc 1859, Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario, CAN; d 26 MAR 1864; bur St. Andrew's
Presbyterian Cemetery.
(55) Charlotte Linnen, b 1863, Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario, CAN; d 1944.
(56)+ Edith Linnen, b 1868, Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario, CAN; d 1946; bur St. Andrew's Presbyterian
Cemetery.
5. (53) Catherine Linnen, b 1856, Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario, CAN; d 1943; m Andrew C. Smail (b 1850; d 1918).
5. (56) Edith Linnen, b 1868, Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario, CAN; d 1946; bur St. Andrew's Presbyterian Cemetery; m Thomas J. Logan (b 1873; d 1935).
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4. (32) John Linnen, b 1826; m Janet (LNU) (bc 1832) In 1861, he had a Mrs. Hunter , age 66, b SCOT living with them. She was perhaps a relation to his mother. In 1871 he lived 2 houses from his brother Andrew. In 1851 they lived with John and Margaret Hunter. In 1861 a Mrs. Hunter was living with them (perhaps Margaret). Had:
(57) Andrew Linnen, bc 1850, Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario, CAN.
(58)+ John Linnen, b 1853, Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario, CAN; d 1914; bur St. Andrew's Cemetery,
Edwardsburgh.
(59) Mary Linnen, bc 1855, Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario, CAN; probably d 1939. If she is the Mary who
died in 1939, her middle name was Selina.
(60) William Linnen, bc 1858, Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario, CAN.
(61) Elizabeth Linnen, bc 1860, SCOT.
(62) Margaret Linnen, bc 1863, Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario, CAN.
(63) Annida Linnen, bc 1870, Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario, CAN.
5. (58) John Linnen, b 1853, Edwardsburgh, Grenville Co., Ontario, CAN; d 1914; bur St. Andrew's Cemetery, Edwardsburgh; m Jane Fairgray (b 1850; d 1921). Had:
(64) Ethel J. Linnen, b 1880; d 1918.
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4. (33) Jane (Janet) Linnen, b 1827; d 24 APR 1863; bur St. Andrew's Presbyterian Cemetery; m James Cameron.
4. (35) Robert Linnen, bc 1829; m Sarah Hutchcroft (bc 1845, CAN). Had:
(65)+ Prusilia Linnen, b 16 NOV 1865, August Twp, Ontario, CAN.
(66) Elizabeth Linnen, b 14 SEP 1867, Edwardsburgh, Leeds/Grenville Co., Ontario, CAN.
(67) Selina Linnen, b 15 AUG 1869, Edwardsburgh, Leeds/Grenville Co., Ontario, CAN.
(68) Margaret (Maggie) Linnen, b 11 NOV 1870, Pittston, Ontario, CAN.
(69) Adam Linnen, b 24 AUG 1871, Edwardsburgh, Leeds/Grenville Co., Ontario, CAN.
(70) Robert Linnen, b 6 DEC 1873, Edwardsburgh, Leeds/Grenville Co., Ontario, CAN.
(71) Albert Linnen, b 3 OCT 1876, Edwardsburgh, Leeds/Grenville Co., Ontario, CAN.
(72) Robert Linnen, b 11 JAN 1877, Brockville, Ontario, CAN.
(73) Andrew Linnen, b 24 JAN 1881, Edwardsburgh, Leeds/Grenville Co., Ontario, CAN.
(74) William Linnen, b 22 APR 1883; d 9 AUG 1958.
5. (65) Prusilia Linnen, bc 1867, Ontario, CAN; m 23 DEC 1885, Cardinal, Ontario, CAN, Samuel Wallace Crowder (d 25 JAN 1893).
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4. (36) Elizabeth Linnen, b 1832. She apparently had an illegitimate child by her step-father Richard Welch. Had:
(75) Richard Welch, Jr., bc 1855. He became a prominent local financier and Entrepreneur. He provided an
endowment fund for the preservation and perpetual maintenance of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Cemetery,
Spencerville. In 1861 he is listed as the adopted child of Richard Welsh and his wife Margaret. There was also a
Robert Cowder (spelling unclear) who was an adopted child of Richard Welsh and Margaret.
(36) Elizabeth Linnen, b 1832; d 1917, m John Black (b 1829; d 1914). She had children with him.
4. (38) George Linnen, b 1838; d 6 APR 1900; bur St. Andrew's Cemetery, Edwardsburgh; m Susanna Davis (bc 1840; d 25 JUL 1922). Susanna was the daughter of J. Davis who lived on Lot 18, concession 6. They lived opposite her parents on the north side of present day Rock Street. He was a well known stone mason and carpenter. He build the house now know as Lone Oak (formerly known as the Linnen home). Had:
(76)+ Robert Henry Linnen, bc 1863; d 1909; bur St. Andrew's Cemetery, Edwardsburgh.
(77)+ Margaret Letitish (Tish) Linnen, b 1865; d 1931; bur St. Andrew's Cemetery, Edwardsburgh.
(78) Jane Linnen
(79) Ida Bell Linnen, bc 1878; d 1 SEP 1902.
(80)+ Alva (Alvie) Willard Linnen, b 10 FEB 1885; d 13 NOV 1957; bur Denver, CO.
5. (76) Robert Henry Linnen, bc 1863; d 1909; bur St. Andrew's Cemetery, Edwardsburgh; m Charlotte A. Mumby (b 1867; d 1945) They lived on part of Lot 16, Concession 4. Had:
(81)+ Helena Linnen, b 25 JAN 1889.
(82) Angus Linnen, b 1891; d 1901; bur St. Andrew's Cemetery, Edwardsburgh.
(83)+ Thomas Henry (Harry) Linnen, b 13 SEP 1893.
(84)+ George Anson Linnen, b 2 AUG 1895.
(85)+ James Leslie Linnen, b 12 MAY 1897
(86)+ Robert Franklin Linnen, b 4 JUL 1899.
(87)+ Ida Belle Linnen, b 14 AUG 1901
(88) Rhoda Linnen, b 1903; d 1910; bur St. Andrew's Cemetery, Edwardsburgh.
(89)+ Ray Alva Linnen, b 22 NOV 1906
6. (81) Helena Linnen, b 25 JAN 1889; m John Murphy Murdock. Some descendants available for this couple.
6. (83) Thomas Henry (Harry) Linnen, b 13 SEP 1893; m1 Margaret McCann; m2 Elsie (LNU). Elsie was Margaret's cousin, so it is possible her last name was also McCann. His register birth name was Thomas Milo, although he was unaware of this until later in life. He moved to Swift Current, SA.
6. (84) George Anson Linnen, b 2 AUG 1895; m Lena Riley. He fought in WWI and suffered lung damage from gas, as well as WWII. They lived in Carstairs, AB. Had:
(90) Robert Linnen.
(91) Donald Linnen. Lives in BC.
6. (85) James Leslie Linnen, b 12 MAY 1897; d 1974; m Elsie Gertrude Sloan (d 1971). They moved to Hansville in 1938, Dundas Co., ON. Had:
(92) (FNU/Female) Linnen.
(93) (FNU/Female) Linnen.
(94) (FNU/Male) Linnen
(95) (FNU/Male) Linnen
(96) Patricia Ann Linnen.
6. (86) Robert Franklin Linnen, b 4 JUL 1899; m Myrtle Anderson. Had:
(97) Irene Linnen. Lives in Owen Sound area.
(98) Rose Linnen.
(99) Harold Linnen.
(100) Allan Linnen.
(101) Elaine Linnen.
(102) Harvey Linnen.
(103) Donna Linnen.
(104) George Linnen. Lived in SA, retired to AB.
6. (87) Ida Belle Linnen, b 14 AUG 1901; m Joseph Donovan. They lived in NJ. Had:
6. (89) Ray Alva Linnen, b 22 NOV 1906; m Beatrice Lanthier. Had:
(105) Diane Linnen. Married and lived in Montreal.
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5. (77) Margaret Letitish (Tish) Linnen, b 1865; d 1931; bur St. Andrew's Cemetery, Edwardsburgh; m Andrew Martin (b 1864; d 1931).
5. (80) Alva (Alvie) Willard Linnen, b 10 FEB 1885; d 13 NOV 1957; bur Denver, CO; m CO; m 5 JUL 1916, Alberta Park (b 7 AUG 1893, Aspen, CO). Some reports were that Alive disappeared and was never heard from again, yet records indicate he was a bachelor and buried at St. Andrew's Cemetery. Had:
(106) Albert Vose Linnen, b 22 MAY 1917, Denver, CO.
(107) Lavina Margaret Linnen, b 23 SEP 1920, Denver, CO.
(108) Eileen Fern Linnen, b 15 NOV 1922, Denver, CO.
(109) Willard Warren Linnen, b 5 OCT 1924, Denver, CO.
(110) Harold Vernon Linnen, b 7 MAY 1926, Denver, CO.
(111) Donald Leroy Linnen, b 7 MAY 1929, Denver, CO.
(112) Elva Jane Linnen, b 9 AUG 1932, Denver, CO.
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2. (6) George Linnen, c 15 FEB 1760, Greenlaw, Berkshire, SCOT; m Mary Haig.
(113) Nancy Linnen, c 30 JUN 1784, Greenlaw, Berkshire, SCOT.
(114) Isabel Linnen, c 20 JAN 1786, Greenlaw, Berkshire, SCOT.
