Reid, Davidson in Insch 1696 and connections

[Forfarian]

John Davidson (1781-1861) was my 3rd great grandfather. He farmed at Hatton of Ardoyne in the parish of Oyne.

1781, June 17th. John lawful son to Alexander Davidson and Margaret Wright in Tofthill of Auchline was baptised before the congregation. George Gilles and Alexander Mearns in Auchline witnesses. [Clatt Parish Register]

Does he fit into any of your families?

[rosneath]

Hi Ledingham1

In my Davidson tree, I have at least 10 Ledinghams but not in the direct line that I can tell.  Closest is Elizabeth Ledingham 1819-1895 that married George Cooper of Wraes.  Their son John Alexander Cooper married my great grandmother Jeannie Davidson nee Allan after her first husband (my great grandfather) died.

Another is Elspeth Ledingham 1781-1865 who married John Davidson, a 2nd cousin of my great great grandfather (I think I have the greats right!)

I didn't know about the royal connection, I'd always assumed there was no Stuart connection at all.  I'd love to know more.

[carom]

My Davidson line farmed in Ellon and Udny from the late 1600's.
I also have Ledinghams from Premnay, the earliest I've found is John
b. abt. 1757.

[rosneath]

Hi all

My earliest Ledinghams that I can track seem to be Elspeth (1781 Insch - 1865 Cusalmond) and her brother John (1791 - 1851+) who might be the children of James Ledingham (1739 Premnay - ?) and Helen Anderson (1757 - ).

Do they link to anyone else?

Isabel