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John Motion

BirthAbt. 26 Aug 1722 - St. Andrew's and St. Leonard's, Fife, Scotland
Death26 Jan 1785 - St Andrews, Fife, Scotland
MotherJanet Richard
FatherAndrew Motion

Born in St. Andrew's and St. Leonard's, Fife, Scotland on Abt. 26 Aug 1722 to Andrew Motion and Janet Richard. John Motion married ELSPETH BLACK and had 9 children. He passed away on 26 Jan 1785 in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland.

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Parents
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Andrew Motion
1693 - 1752
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Janet Richard
1701 - 1740
Spouse(s)
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Elspeth Black
1717 - 1787
Children Show all
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Anne Motion
1748 - 1825
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Elspeth Motion
1745 - Unknown
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Thomas Motion
1752 - Unknown
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John Motion
1759 - 1860
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Margaret Motion
1755 - Unknown
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Helen Motion
1750 - Unknown
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David Motion
1757 - Unknown
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Catharine Motion
1755 - Unknown
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Helen Motion
1750 - Unknown

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