Yolanda Bruce has provided details for this Family Line and confirmed that John is the son of William and Christian Byers [W1]. See here for a copy of the full information that she provided.
Parent:
His father was William Mutch [W1]
Relationships:
Spouse Jane Forsyth born 4 May 1817 in the parish of Udny - died 18 October 1900 at Pitmeddan in the parish of Udny. They married 5 December 1841 in the parish of Udny.
Her father was James Forsyth and her mother was Margaret Pope.
Her father was James Forsyth and her mother was Margaret Pope.
Children were:
- Margaret born 26 July 1842 at Noth Alehouse of Drumbeck in the parish of Udny - died 4 March 1915 in the parish of Inverurie. Married George Troup
- Elizabeth Thomson born 17 June 1844 in the parish of Udny
- Mary born 26 July 1846 in the parish of Udny
- Anne born 21 March 1850 in the parish of Udny. Married John Duguid
- William born 19 March 1854 in the parish of Udny