Hello techgal,
Re: post by buckhind. Alexander Greig, born Portmoak, Kinross-shire, 29th Sept,1821 was my 2xG.Grandfather. He married Mary Reid, 1858 in Edinburgh. They had 3 children, all born at Portmoak. William Greig 1858-1922 (My G.Grandfather). Mary Barclay Greig 1865-1885 & Janet McGregor Greig 1867-1932. Alexander died 1892 at Portmoak age 70yrs. My 2xG.Grandmother, Mary Reid died 1902 at Portmoak age 73yrs.
Alexander's parents, (my 3xG.Grandparents) William Greig & Janet McGrigor/McGregor, married December 1815 at Portmoak. Janet died 1863 at Portmoak age 76yrs. She was living with her father, William McGrigor, on the 1841 Census so assume William Greig, a weaver, died before then. So, not the family you are looking for.
If you have listed Alexander Malcolm Greig's children in the order they were born, then it is possible that Andrew is named after Alexander's father. (1st son named after father's father).
While I was working on my own tree I came across the family that 'ev' mentions in her reply. I have a bit of information on them but please bear in mind there are a lot of Greigs & Malcolms in the Kinross area and this is only one of perhaps many possibilities.
Marriage: Andrew Greig & Isobel Malcolm married 13th Oct,1803 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Isobel was the daughter of Peter Malcolm, Carter of Orwell Parish, Kinross-shire.
Births: Only found 2 births for this couple (ScotlandsPeople & FamilySearch)
Sarah Greig b 22nd Nov, baptized 13th Dec, 1807 at Portmoak, Kinross-shire.
Peter Greig b 31st Dec, 1809 at Portmoak.
Death: (Children and their ages & if deceased are all listed on this 1855 DC)
Andrew Greig, Hand loom Weaver, died 3rd Oct, 1855 at Kinnesswood, Portmoak age 76yrs.
Married to Isabel Greig ms Malcolm deceased.
Son of Andrew Greig, Agricultural Labourer (Ag Lab) & Isabel Greig ms Jackson.
Informant: Andrew Greig, Son. Burial: Church Yard, Portmoak.
Children are:
Andrew, age 49. (born abt 1806)
Sarah, age 47. (born Dec.1807)
Peter, died 1812 (born Dec.1809)
Isabel, died 1849 age 37 (born abt 1812)
Janet, age 40. (born abt 1815)
William, age 37. (born abt 1818)
Alexander age 35. (born abt 1820)
John age 33. (born abt 1822)
1841 Census. (dated 6-7th June, 1841) Kinnesswood, Portmoak, Kinross-shire. (Ancestry)
Andrew Greig 60 Hand Loom Weaver b Kinross-shire.
Isabel Greig 60 - b "
Andrew Goul 10 b " (Youl on 'evs' post)
1851 Census. Kinnesswood, Portmoak, Kinross-shire.
Andrew Greig, Head 72 Weaver b Portmoak, Kinross-shire.
Andrew Brown, G.Son 14 Weaver (App) b Markinch, Fife.
Andrew Greig, G.Son 14 " " b Portmoak, Kinross-shire.
Oldest son Andrew Greig married Mary More, 16th Jan, 1835 at Portmoak.
Daughter Sarah Greig married John Yule 16th Aug,1828, Portmoak, 29th Aug, St Andrews, Fife.
Can't find all my notes but I think I managed to track most of the family apart from sons William & Alexander so the possibility is there. Hope other Rootchatters can add to that information.
Regards, Dod.