Person:Daniel Farquharson (1)

Watchers
Daniel Farquharson
 
m. Abt 1665
  1. Robert Farquharson, Esq. 4th of FinzeanAbt 1665 - 1742
  2. Alexander FarquharsonAbt 1670 -
  3. Daniel FarquharsonAbt 1675 -
  • HDaniel FarquharsonAbt 1675 -
  • W.  Margaret Souper (add)
m. 13 Aug 1713
  1. Francis Farquharson, Esq. 6th of Finzean1716 - 1787
  2. William Farquharson1717 -
  3. Jean Farquharson1719 -
  4. Robert Farquharson1721 -
  5. Daniel Farquharson1722 -
Facts and Events
Name Daniel Farquharson
Alt Name Donald Farquharson
Gender Male
Birth? Abt 1675 Birse, Aberdeenshire, ScotlandFinzean
Marriage 13 Aug 1713 Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, ScotlandSt. Nicholas ecclesiastical parish
to Margaret Souper (add)

Daniel (or Donald) was the third son of the 3rd laird of Finzean in Aberdeenshire. Not expecting any inheritance, he moved to Aberdeen to make his way, where he became a successful merchant, married, and had five children. After the death of his wife, he and his children moved to Campbeltown, in the southwest of Scotland, where he was appointed Controller of Customs.