John Burgar of Dunrossness Co., Scotland

 [Haplotype R - M269]

Note: This family is affiliated with that of:

Robert Burgar of London, England
Robert Burgar of Dunrossness Co., Scotland
John Burgar of London, England

John Burgar was born about 1750 in the Shetland Islands, Dunrossness Co., Scotland, and lived there at Hillwell as an adult. He married Margaret Halcrow.

John Burgar is the ancestor of J. Burgess, the surname having changed at some unknown point in the chain of descent.

Test results received from one representative in this line match the numbers of the descendants of John Burgar of London, England, Robert Burgar of Dunrossness Co., Scotland, and Robert Burgar of London, England; they have a common male ancestor, name unknown. However, they do not currently match the numbers of any other Burgess Project member.

Thanks to W. F. H. Burgar for the use of this material from his website.