This family line has been confirmed by Rae Mutch and Noelene Murphy of New Zealand who are both descended from son Alexander. Noelene has also provided a detailed listing of the NZ desendants of this family line.
Parent:
His parent is not known.
Relationships:
Spouse Jane Ann Forsyth born 2 January 1815 in the parish of Duffus, Moray - died 2 January 1903 in the parish of Bluff, New Zealand.
They married 10 October 1842 in the parish of St Nicholas, Aberdeen.
Her father was James Forsyth. Details provided by Noelene Murphy
Children were:
- Mary Ann born 28 July 1843 christened 28 July 1843 in the parish of St Nicholas, Aberdeen.
- James Chrystal born 1844 christened 13 September 1844 in the parish of St Nicholas, Aberdeen - died 16 August 1918 in the parish of Bluff, NZ. Married Ann Carruthers.
- Alexander born 3 September 1846 christened 26 September 1846 in the parish of St Nicholas, Aberdeen - died 1904 in the parish of Dunedin, NZ. Married Sophia Jane Stevens.
- John born 3 May 1848.
- William born 3 July 1850.
- Jean Ann born 30 May 1853 christened 3 July 1853 in the parish of St Nicholas, Aberdeen - died 10 November 1888 in the parish of NZ. Married Robert Sinclair.