Margaret Simson was born in 1780 in Gordon,her father was George and her mother was either Margaret or Mary. She married RICHARD DICKSON in 1799. This RICHARD DICKSON was married 1st to Marion Bathgate and had 2 children.All 3 died pre 1799. This couple had 14 known children,born in various places,Channelkirk,Melrose and Lauder. Connecting surnames are,BRUCE,SANDERSON and RUNCIMAN. I am descendant from the youngest child who married a BRUCE. Is anyone else out there researching this line?