I initiated this query back in June, and received so much great help, I am going to impose upon your good nature again while trying to follow through!
My cousin and I decided the Robert Cruckshank baptised/christened May 28, 1762 in Forgue, Aberdeen, Scotland, son of Alexander, (per "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950" at
www.familysearch.org) seemed to be a good candidate for our ancestor. On the same site, we found Jannet Paterson baptised/christened July 5, 1762 in King Edward, Aberdeen, Scotland, daughter of George Paterson and Jannet Murray. We feel very strongly on Jannet since our 3rd great grandfather was named "George Patterson Cruikshank". Our 4th great grandparents were married at Huntly, Aberdeen, Scotland in 1784, so the age range seemed logical.
Now we need advice on how to go about proving or disproving this theory. We have no idea where to start looking, who to contact, except of course what we find online. Any information, suggestions, advice on this would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!!