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Somerset / Re: Elizabeth KNIGHT b. c. 1827/8 but can't find baptism
« on: Wednesday 03 January 18 20:28 GMT (UK)  »
Hi Trish,

Thank you so much! I am new to this, so I'm not familiar with all the websites and resources, so your suggestions and information were very helpful.

I descended from the illegitimate child of James Knight Jr (b. about 1845) and Margaret Shearer, so descendant from James and Mary Sutherland as well. At least I think so based on the Extract Decree from Oct 22, 1874. James was found to be the father of my 2x great grandmother by the courts and ordered to pay "ailment" to Margaret Shearer, but I'm not sure how the court would have determined that James was the father.

Thanks again!
Cory

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Somerset / Re: Elizabeth KNIGHT b. c. 1827/8 but can't find baptism
« on: Sunday 31 December 17 05:24 GMT (UK)  »
Hi,

I'm looking for a James Knight from about the same time. He would be my 4x great grandfather. He was a corn merchant and married a woman named Mary Sutherland. He had a son (also James) born around 1845 in Newmachar Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Any information you have would be helpful.

Cory

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Aberdeenshire / Re: William Thomson/Thompson
« on: Sunday 31 December 17 04:57 GMT (UK)  »
Hi Liz,

William Scott Thompson was my 3x great grandfather, but I am descendant from his son (John Overend Thompson) with his first wife. Unfortunately, I don't have much more information than what you shared about his parents. I can add that he was probably a potter and died around 1916. He may be mentioned in the Ayrshire Express from 12 December 1863 for a disturbing the peace charge. I would love to know if you found out more about William or his parents.

thanks,
Cory


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