John Shepard Aitcheson of Connecticut/Massachusetts.

[*Sandra*]

There is a birth for Samuel Aitcheson - born 13 September 1802 and christened 27 September 1802 - Stranraer Wigtownshire Scotland.  Father john Aitcheson and mother Jean Cant.

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XY9H-FBL

Sandra

[*Sandra*]

John Aitcheson also had a brother Peter Aitcheson - born 22 August 1806 and christened 24 August 1806 Stranraer Wigtownshire.

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XY94-Z6T

a sister Margaret Aitcheson 22 December 1804 and christened 31 December 1804

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XY9H-6B2

FIND A GRAVE - Sister - Margaret H Aitcheson Dickinson - 20 September 1862 - Hampden County MA

a sister Elizabeh Aitcheson 1 August 1800 and christened 4 August 1800

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XY9H-NFX

a brother Alexander Aitcheson 24 February 1795 Stranraer Wigtownshire.

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XY94-TVH

Sandra

[*Sandra*]

Son of Samuel    - There is also a Thomas Aitcheson in Springfield MA - Massachusetts, City Directory, 1858 - occupation clerk - Chicopoee Bank - boards cor William and Waters Street

Samuel Aitcheson - harness maker  is also listed  - h cor Williams and Water Street

Sandra

[*Sandra*]

This is Thomas the son of Samuel and Grace  - he appeared on the 1860 census FIND A GRAVE entry for Thomas who passed away 1862 aged 27 years.

Springfield Cemetery Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
Plot   Vine Path East 938

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37952688/thomas-aitcheson

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XPND-72K

There is a passport application for Thomas Aitcheson of the correct age - born 7 December 1834 Boston Suffolk MA - 3 March 1860

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKNT-6PT5

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99DH-VC9B?i=514&cc=2185145  (go back one page for the start of the application)

Sandra

[*Sandra*]

Hi James,

Just a thought - it might be worth you posting an enquiry on the Wigtownshire board - Scotland to see if anyone can find anything on John Aitcheson and Jean Cant - parents of Samuel.
Try and link to this post if you can - it saves duplication on what is already found.

Good Luck
Sandra