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John Reid

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John Reid

Birth
West Lothian, Scotland
Death
16 Nov 1723 (aged 65)
New Jersey, USA
Burial
Marlboro, Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA Add to Map
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Aged 57 years. A surveyor, known for his survey maps of East Jersey.
from a member:
13 February 1655-6
Niddrew (Niddry) Castle, parish of Kirkliston, West Lothian, Scotland

from a member:
he, as well as his father and grandfather, were gardeners at Niddry Castle in Scotland. He wrote the first gardening book in UK history.

From a member:
A Dictionary of Scottish Emigrants to the U. S. A.
By Donald Whyte P. 367
Reid, John, born 16 Feb 1658, From Kirkliston, West Lothian. Son of John Reid, gardener. To New Jersey 1683 (D.C., 25 June, 1963) 5126
Aged 57 years. A surveyor, known for his survey maps of East Jersey.
from a member:
13 February 1655-6
Niddrew (Niddry) Castle, parish of Kirkliston, West Lothian, Scotland

from a member:
he, as well as his father and grandfather, were gardeners at Niddry Castle in Scotland. He wrote the first gardening book in UK history.

From a member:
A Dictionary of Scottish Emigrants to the U. S. A.
By Donald Whyte P. 367
Reid, John, born 16 Feb 1658, From Kirkliston, West Lothian. Son of John Reid, gardener. To New Jersey 1683 (D.C., 25 June, 1963) 5126

Inscription

Here lies the body of John Reid who came from Scotland his native country, with his wife, Margaret, and three daughters to New Jersey the 19th day of December Anno Dom 1683. He died on the 16th day of November, Anno Dom 1723, aged 67 years.



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  • Created by: Kat
  • Added: Jul 25, 2004
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9178791/john-reid: accessed ), memorial page for John Reid (13 Feb 1658–16 Nov 1723), Find a Grave Memorial ID 9178791, citing Topanemus Episcopal Burial Ground, Marlboro, Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA; Maintained by Kat (contributor 19409629).