« Reply #21 on: Saturday 10 December 11 14:40 GMT (UK) »
Hi Nick,
I came across this message board when I was looking into the origins of the name Smollett and I was wondering if you could help me. I am descended from Alexander and Smollett's younger brother David Anderson Reid born 1831 in Cramond. His eldest daughter from his first marriage was called Georgina as well, do you know if they were named after anyone?
I was also wondering if you know of the origins of their father David Reid. His birth was around 1792 in Edinburgh but I haven't found a record of it. His death certificate in 1861 states that his parents were David Reid (a writer?) and Catherine Skinner but I have found no record of them either.
Regards,
Michael
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