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From: "Christine" <>
Subject: Re: [MIDLOTHIAN] Some spare OPR births/baptisms, South Leith,1771/1772
Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2007 19:42:04 +1300
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Hi Susan and Jean
I am also interested in Alexander WATSON who was born approx 1808 in Leith.
I wonder if this was perhaps his Father.
Peter in NZ

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HI Susan
You have another i am interested in Watson are any these people you look up
are they your ancestors names as well.
Kind regards jean


On 10/12/07, Susan Hembury-Kellow <> wrote:
>
> SOME SPARE OPR BIRTHS/BAPTISMS, SOUTH LEITH, 1771/1772
>
> George DEANS, born 27 Nov 1771; bap 4 Dec 1771.
> Parents: Andw. DEANS, Glassgrinder in Catton, and Isabell MORRISON, Sp.
> Witnesses: James ANGUS and David MUSTARD, Glassgrinders there.
>
> Margaret KERR, born 28 Nov 1771; bap 5 Dec 1771.
> Parents: William KERR, Porter in Leith, and Isabell AUCHINLECK, Sp.
> Witnesses: Jno. AUCHINLECK, Cooper in Nether Liberton, and Jos. WEST,
> Porter
> in Leith.
>
> Helen ABERNETHY, "born 6th; bap 15th Dec 1772" [sic - should be 1771?].
> Parents: Robt. ABERNETHY, Wright in Leith, and Janet COOK, Spouse.
> Witnesses: Francis LAMB, Shoemaker in Leith, and Jas. SPEIRS, Wright
> there.
>
> William KILLGOUR, born 8 Dec 1771; bap 15 Dec 1771.
> Parents: Willm. KILLGOUR, Sailor in Leith, and Joseph (blank), Sp.
> Witnesses: Jno. KILLGOUR, Weaver, and Andw. KILLGOUR, Smith there.
>
> Peter BUNTON, born 18 Dec 1771; bap 29 Dec 1771.
> Parents: Peter BUNTON, Shoemaker in Catton, and Janet SMITH, Sp.
> Witnesses: Jno. BLACK, Shoemaker, Edin'r., and Alexr. FRASER, Shoemaker,
> yr.
>
> Alexander WATSON, born 21 Dec 1771; bap 29 Dec 1771.
> Parents: Alexr. WATSON, Cardmaker in Leith, and Christian SPENCE, Sp.
> Witnesses: Archibald SHANKS, Shoemaker, and Jas. MOODIE, Mariner there.
>
> Mary HOWISON, born 6 Dec 1771; bap 18 Dec 1771.
> Parents: George HOWISON, Ship Master in Leith, and Mary GARDNER, Sp.
> Witnesses: Geo: and Jno: GARDNER, Grandfather and Uncle to the Child.
>
> Elizabeth FLEEMING, born 29 Dec 1771; bap 8 Jan 1772.
> Parents: John FLEEMING, Brewer in Catton, and Jean LENNOX, Sp.
> Witnesses: George BAIRNSFATHER, Brewer there, and James GOODALL, Wright in
> Cannongate.
>
> William GEMMILL, born 29 Dec 1771; bap 12 Jan 1772.
> Parents: James GEMMILL, Flesher in Leith, and Agnes ANDERSON, Sp.
> Witnesses: Robert GILMOR, Flesher in Leith, and Robt. ANDERSON, Sailor
> there.
>
>
>
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