Hugh Adam

b. 4 February 1796, d. 21 September 1845
  • Hugh Adam was born on 4 February 1796 in Adamsrow, Parish of Newton, Midlothian, Scotland.
  • He was baptized/christened on 9 February 1796 in Parish of Newton, Midlothian, Scotland. Sponsors were Hugh Adam and Hugh Bennet.
  • He married Isobel Philip, daughter of Andrew Philip and Mary Kerr, on 16 September 1816 in Squaretown, Parish of Newton, Midlothian, Scotland.
  • He was a wright, according to the birth record of his son Hugh.
  • Hugh Adam and Isobel Philip appeared in the British census of 6 June 1841 in Newton Engine, Parish of Newton, Midlothian, Scotland. Other members of the household included John Adam, David Adam, Hugh Adams, Christian Adam and William Adams. Also in the household were children John (age 19), David (12), Christian (7) and William (5).
  • He was a wright, according to the 1841 census.
  • He died on 21 September 1845 at New Engine, Parish of Newton, Midlothian, Scotland, at age 49. His death, according to parish death records, was an accidental drowning.
  • Isobel Philip became a widow at his death.
  • Photographs of present-day Newton Parish.
  • Last Edited: 23 Aug 2015

Family: Isobel Philip b. 19 March 1795, d. 1879