James Vernon’s birth was registered in the Kirkmabreck Parish Church registers in 1785. The date given is 16 September 1785, however as there were no standards for record keeping in Scotland’s parish church registers, it is not clear whether this is the birth date, baptism date or simply the date that the birth was recorded.

16 September 1785, The birth of James Vernon, son of James Vernon & Marion Nae of Creetown, was registered at the Kirkmabreck Parish Church.[2]

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1785. Sept.r 16. James Vernon & Marion Nae in Creetown had a son named James


Sources

[1] 1785 VERNON, JAMES (Old Parish Registers Births 873/Kirkmabreck) Page 24 of 59. (2021, August 16). Retrieved from ScotlandsPeople

[2] 1785 VERNON, JAMES (Old Parish Registers Births 873/Kirkmabreck) Page 24 of 59. (2021, August 16). Retrieved from ScotlandsPeople