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Andrew Craig/Margaret Bilslane
« on: Friday 16 September 16 09:53 BST (UK) »
I am looking for Andrew CRAIG who married Margaret BILSLANE d/o James BILSLANE and Jean FORSYTH on 6 October 1793, Bonhill.

Andrew CRAIG was born c 1760 and Margaret BILSLANE was born on 12 December 1762, Kilmaronock, Dunbarton.

Their son Andrew CRAIG who married Janet (Jessie) KEITH on 25 June 1825, St Georges, Glasgow (Old Parish Register 494/3 Cardross).  Andrew was a Joiner in Glasgow and Janet residing in the parish of Cardross.

Andrew CRAIG was born on 22 October and baptised on 25 October 1796.  Janet KEITH was born on 14 May 1799, Cardross d/o Donald KEITH and Ann ALEXANDER.  Andrew was a Joiner.

The 1841 census 493 Bonhill show them at Susannah street, Book 3, Pg 6
The 1851 census 493 Bonhill at Main street, Alexandria, ED 3, Pg 42 (name spelt Crary)
The 1861 census 493 Bonhill shows them at Kinlochsland Book 5, Pg 23.

And their grandson James Keith CRAIG born on 4 June 1829, Alexandra.  JK Craig married Sarah Ann CROMBIE on 22 January 1867, Papakaoi, New Zealand.  Sarah died on 15 October 1884, Boundary Creek, Oamaru, New Zealand.

JK Craig remarried on 22 April 1886, Oamaru, New Zealand to Agnes MILNE nee TAYLOR.  Agnes MILNE was the widow of Thomas MILNE.

JK Craig died on 13 December 1901, Herbert, New Zealand.  Occupation Farmer.

Any information on the above persons welcome, including death details.

Many thanks
WNW