Fantastic results everyone, and all those middle names of the McCallum children are all directly connected to my New Cumnock Ancestors - with the exception of the name Rae, which is still connected, but just a tad sideways! In fact, after my 3 visits to New Cumnock over the years, I'm convinced I'm related one way or another to the entire population of the place, including those that I visited in the cemetery! Both my maternal grandparents were born there, and their families have been there just about forever!
I can't thank you all enough for your help with this one, it's puzzled me for a very long time. On the marriage record of my great grandfather, where David and Catherine show as witnesses, Catherine's name is recorded as Catherine McCallum OR Watson, (not the usual McCallum M/S Watson - it was unusual to see any reference to a maiden name anyway when the person was a witness - never seen that before! I do have other Catherine's in my Watson family, and they were all called Cate!
What can I say - I really appreciate your huge contribution. Thank you so much. You've all given me plenty to do over the cold winter!! (As if there's never plenty to do when we follow our families back in time)!
Warm regards 🍾🍾🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🍾🍾
Jeanne
