Hi Tom:
So far the information forthcoming is frustrating to me and not what I expected or hoped for, but fitting to the dead ends I have found on previous endeavours in the search for my William Anderson, who we think was born 1813. Yes, I have done lots of searching for my ancestors and have a well established family tree. No, I do not consider myself an expert by any means, so maybe this site is not for me.
William Anderson and Janet Stewart are my ancestors - no question.
Yes, the marriage certificate for William Stewart Anderson states his parents are William Anderson and Janet Stewart.
William Stewart Anderson is my ancestor - no question, and with a middle name.
We do not know when William Sr. was born, other than maybe 1813, OR when he died, other than we know he died before William Jr. was born. Theoretically, this puts his death between June 24, 1845 and March 24, 1846.
There are no apparent death records for either William Sr. or for Janet "Stewart" Anderson, his wife.
My initial correspondence to this site was in response to a person stating he would search local cemeteries for persons living overseas.
In my opinion, the only way forward is to try and locate a grave marker that might shed some light on their life. I guess I was overly optimistic when I accidently came across the post by monks13.
The will for Janet Stewart's father does state Janet is a grocer in Doune and she is a widow. And it also mentions William Jr.
I am disappointed you doubt this, but I will admit my wording was not as positive as I had ment it to be.
Two persons have now advised that SP records are more informative than other sites.
I will think about going on their site and seeing what is applicable.
I am a registered member and have used this site in the past but currently do not have credits.
In the mean time, if some one wants to search cemeteries near Doune for William and Janet or find an 1851 grocery store on Main Street in Doune, this may be helpful to me.
Regards,
Dave