Judith Chumley has confirmed this family and provided this transcription of the relevant OPR records.
Parent:
His parent is not known.
Relationships:
Spouse Margaret MckayThey married 7 August 1764 in the parish of Belhelvie.
Children were:
- John born 9 July 1765 at Mains of Knockhall in the parish of Foveran christened 13 July 1765 at Mains of Knockhall in the parish of Foveran.
- Alexander born 1767 at Mains of Knockhall in the parish of Foveran christened 22 March 1767 at Mains of Knockhall in the parish of Foveran.
- George born 1769 at Mains of Knockhall in the parish of Foveran christened 4 June 1769 at Mains of Knockhall in the parish of Foveran.
- Thomas born 1772 at Mains of Knockhall in the parish of Foveran christened 14 June 1772 at Mains of Knockhall in the parish of Foveran.
- Margaret born 1775 at Mains of Knockhall in the parish of Foveran christened 5 March 1775 at Mains of Knockhall in the parish of Foveran - died 11 May 1815 in the parish of Peterhead. Married John Mitchell.