Hi Trapper
Anne Johnstone's parents were Samuel Johnstone and Jean Bell.
Jane Johnston, aged 75 and a widow, was living next to Christopher and Ann Irving in Hollee Village, Kirkpatrick Fleming in 1861, with two daughters and son all unmarried and born in KFL (Kirkpatrick Fleming). Janet was 44, Joseph was 41and Mary 33. Joseph was deaf and dumb at birth, Jane was a Bobbin Winder as was Mary. Janet and Joseph were Cotton Weavers.
In 1851 Christopher and Ann Irving were at Hollee Village, KFL with their three children Jane (4), Jannet (3) and John (11 months). All were born in KFL and Christopher was a Joiner or Carpenter.
The births/baptisms of all three children are shown in the KFL register (Let me know if you want these.). However the marriage of Christopher and Ann is not shown in KFL.
In 1841, Ann Johnstone (17) is living at Williamsfield, KFL. She is with her parents(?) Samuel and Jean Johnston – 60 and 55 respectively and both born in the county (Dumfriesshire). Samuel was a Cooton HLW (Hand Loom Weaver). With them are Joseph Johnston (22) -a Cotton HLW like his father(?) and Mary Johnston (13). Note this Jean Johnston (55) and the Jane Johnston in 1861 aged 75 and Joseph – 22 in 1841 and 44 in 1861 – and Mary – 13 in 1841 and 33 in 186.
I cannot locate a baptism in KFL for either Joseph or Ann but can for Mary in KFL thus;
2nd Dec 1827 Johnstone Mary Bell, lawful daughter of Samuel Johnstone & Jean Bell, Williamsfield. There was also a baptism in 1832 of James, lawful son of Samuel Johnstone & Jean Bell, Williamsfield. Born July 23rd.
On the 31st October 1780 there is a baptism of Samuel Johnston , son of Joseph Johnston in Kirkpatrick.
Source of this information is from booklets of the Records of Kirkpatrick Fleming published by the D & G Natural History & Antiquarian Society and funded by the Ann Hill Bequest.
What about Christopher? You should now be able to get Jean/Jane's parents from her Death Certificate in due course
Regards Reiver
