He is thought to have been born c.1653 and died 1721 at the age of 68 and although I have perused Fastii, Robertson & Paterson, I can't find any info on where he was born or his parentage or his siblings, if any. His marriage, to Jean Cuninghame, is recorded in both Dalry & Kilbirnie OPR. He also married a Margaret Scot. 6 children to Jean and 8 to Margaret....Many thanks for your interest.