Hi
I am trying to find a connection between two PATON families who lived in the same roads (Manse St, Renfrew & Orchard St, Renfrew) from 1861 to 1881.
Family (1)
James Paton (b 1836 Paisley) & Elizabeth Jamieson lived in Manse St in 1866, when their first baby died here aged 2 days (i have death cert). I am trying to trace back James's line to see if there is connection. I discovered his father was called John Paton (born? died?)and mother was Annabella McLellan (b 1807 Paisley d 1892). (Obtained from James & Eliz marriage cert in 1859).
I can't find anything on John Paton. I can't find him in any of the censuses, so assumed he must have died before 1841. In the 1859 marriage of his son James, John is listed as deceased. I did find a marriage between John Paton and Annabella McLellan (Or McKellan) on 19/12/1827. I am estimating his birth to be about 1805ish. I can't find his death on SP. (I checked the OPR's on SP and the John Patons who died in 1838 & 1847 are not him.)
Family (2)
My relatives, Robert PATON and Mary NIXON also lived in Manse St at the same time (1866). I was wondering if John Paton could have been their son and James their grandson? Robert was born 1778 Kilbarchan and i have only ever found one child for him and Mary NIXON, a Robert born 1819 Renfrew who also lived in Manse St & Orchard Sts. (his death cert has him born 1812).
Can anyone help with this??
Much appreciated, as i am at a dead end!!!