John GREGG {M} [P343] = Margaret McCORKIE {F} [P350]
Married 1 Dec 1797, Liemains Ochiltree Ayrs Scotland IGI-M11609
John GREGG
Born 5 Jan 1766, Carse Dalrymple Ayrs Scotland SCR-FR108
Christened 18 Feb 1766, Carse Dalrymple Ayrs Scotland SCR-FR108
Died 28 Feb 1838, Ochiltree
1766 Baptisms in Dalrymple Parish. (Fr. 107 and 108). January 5th ... John Greig, son born to James Greig and Janet McHarg, in Carse.
John's relationship to these parents appears in SCR records. He is probably the John who married Margaret McCorkie 1st December 1797 at Liemains Ochiltree . Agnes who is assumed to be John's sister was married when living at Liemains Ochiltree.
OPR OCHILTREE:' John Greig aged 76 late in Liemains died February 28th 1838'.
Margaret McCORKIE
Alias Margaret GREGG (1 Dec 1797)
Born May 1766, Ochiltree Ayrs Scotland
Christened 18 May 1766, Ochiltree Ayrs Scotland
Died 16 Mar 1857, Kirkmichael Ayrs Scotland
Margarets Mother Maiden Name: Templeton Re GROS Deat Cert 582/01 0012
OPR OCHILTREE: ' Margaret McCorkie lawful daughter of James McCorkie smith in Ochiltree baptised 18th May 1766'.
An OPR OCHILTREE: 'Robert lawful son to Matthew McCorkhill smith in Ochiltree baptised December 29th 1697'. This may refer to Margaret's grandfather and great-grandfather.
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PROBABLE:
Piece: SCT1841/583 Place: Coylton-Ayrshire Enumeration District: 2
Civil Parish: Coylton Ecclesiastical Parish, Village or Island: Coylton
Folio: 0 Page: 5
Address: Dalmacaw Toll POSS [F108 or F7 prob F108]
Surname First name(s) Sex Age Occupation Where Born Remarks
GREIG Margaret F 70 Toll Keeper Ayrshire b. C.1771
GREIG James M 35 Ag Lab Ayrshire b. C.1806
GREIG Ivie M 30 Ag Lab Ayrshire b. C.1811
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We have a census report for 1851 at Kirkmichael naming:
James Gregg head unmarried age 46 retired farmer born Ochiltree
Margaret Gregg mother widow age 80 supported by children born Ochiltree.
We know Margaret died at Kirkmichael in 1857. Her age stated as 85 on her death cert. No.12 at Kirkmichael but her true age at death was 91.
John GREGG {M} [P119] = Sarah STEEL {F} [P120] > Family [F40]
Married 3 Jun 1825, Benwhat Dalmellington Ayrs Scotland IGI-M11609-4
John GREGG
Born 14 Aug 1798, Liemains Ochiltree Ayrs Scotland IGI - C11609-2
Christened 21 Aug 1798, Liemains Ochiltree Ayrs Scotland IGI - C11609-2
Died 4 Jun 1835, Dailly Ayrs Scotland
IGI - John Gregg gender: Male baptism/christening date: 21 Aug 1798 baptism/christening place: , OCHILTREE, AYR, SCOTLAND birth date: 14 Aug 1798 father's name: John Gregg mother's name: Margaret Mccorkie indexing project (batch) number: C11609-2 system origin: Scotland-VR source film number: 1041401
Marriage SCR's Ochiltree/Dalmellington.
OPR OCHILTREE: John son to John Gregg and Margaret Mccorkie at Liemains Ochiltree, born 14th and baptised 21st Aug 1798.
OPR DAILLY: John Gregg son of John Gregg late in Liemains Ochiltree died at Dailly 4th June 1835. He was aged only 37yrs.
Sarah STEEL
Alias Sarah GREGG (3 Jun 1825)
Born 1799, Dalmellington Ayrs Scotland
Died 29 Dec 1837, Dailly Ayrs
OPR DAILLY: Sarah Steel widow of John Gregg junior late in Liemains Ochiltree died 29 December 1837. Aged 38 years and 8 months at Dailly.
Three of John & Sarah's children Ivie, James & Izabella were found on the 1851 Census at a farm in Ochiltree working as servants:
Piece: SCT1851/609 Place: Ochiltree-Ayrshire Enumeration District: 3
Civil Parish: Ochiltree Ecclesiastical Parish, Village or Island: Ochiltree
Folio: 0 Page: 3 Schedule: 10 Address: Drumsmuden
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Surname First name(s) Rel Status Sex Age Occupation Where Born Remarks
GUTHRIE Robert Head M M 47 Farmer 160ac Empl 2 Ag Labs Ayrshire - Ochiltree
STEEL / GUTHRIE Isabella Wife M F 42 Farmer's Wife Ayrshire - Ochiltree
GUTHRIE John Son - M 10 Scholar Ayrshire - Ochiltree
GUTHRIE David Son - M 8 Scholar Ayrshire - Ochiltree
Page: 0/4 GUTHRIE Robert Son - M 5 Scholar Ayrshire - Ochiltree
GUTHRIE Isabella Dau - F 3 Farmer's Daughter Ayrshire - Ochiltree
GUTHRIE Jean Dau - F 1 Farmer's Daughter Ayrshire - Ochiltree
GREIG James Servnt U M 23 Farm Servant Ayrshire - Dalmellington
GREIG Ivie Servnt U M 18 Farm Servant Ayrshire - Dailly
GREIG Isabella Servnt U F 22 House Servant & Dairy Maid Ayrshire - Straiton
FOSTER Mary Servnt U F 17 House Servant Ayrshire - Muirkirk
Born 15 Apr 1800, Liemains Ochiltree Ayrs Scotland IGI-C11609-2
Christened 20 Apr 1800, Liemains Ochiltree Ayrs Scotland IGI-C11609-2
IGI -James Gregg baptism 20 Apr 1800, OCHILTREE, AYR, SCOTLAND birth date: 15 Apr 1800 father's name: John Gregg mother's name: Margaret Mccorkill: C11609-2 : Scotland-VR
OPR OCHILTREE: 'James Gregg lawful son to John Gregg and Margaret McCorkie in Liemains born 15th baptised .. April 1800.
In 1851 census at Ochiltree James was recorded unmarried living with his mother Margaret McCorkie.
SCR FR439
Census Year County Place Civil Parish Ecclesiastical Parish Piece Enumeration District Folio Page Schedule House Number House or Street Name
1851 Ayrshire (AYR) Ayr Kirkmichael Kirkmichael 600 6 0 15 72 Kirkmichael Village
Surname Forenames Relationship Marital Status Sex Age Occupation Birth County Birth Place Disability Notes
GREGG James Head U M 46 Retired Farmer AYR Ochiltree
GREGG Margaret Mother W F 80 Supported By Children AYR Ochiltree
Born 4 Sep 1802, Liemains Ochiltree Ayrs Scotland IGI - C11609-2
Christened 5 Sep 1802, Liemains Ochiltree Ayrs Scotland IGI - C11609-2
Died 16 Jul 1857, Kirkmichael Ayrs Scotland
IGI - Ivie_ Gregg gender: Male baptism/christening date: 05 Sep 1802 baptism/christening place: , OCHILTREE, AYR, SCOTLAND birth date: 04 Sep 1802 father's name: John Gregg mother's name: Margaret Mccorkie indexing project (batch) number: C11609-2 system origin: Scotland-VR
OPR OCHILTREE: 'Ivie Gregg lawful son to John Gregg and Margaret McCorkie in Liemains born 4th and baptised 5th September 1802'.
It is believed Ivie died unmarried on 16 July 1857 aged 55. - Ivie Greig 16/10/1857 Ayr Sheriff Court Inventories 3 SC6/44/24 Labourer in Kirkmichael Inventory
Born 14 Nov 1806, Liemains Ochiltree Ayrs Scotland IGI - C11609-2
Christened 16 Nov 1806, Liemains Ochiltree Ayrs Scotland IGI - C11609-2
IGI - William Gregg gender: Male baptism/christening date: 16 Nov 1806 baptism/christening place: , OCHILTREE, AYR, SCOTLAND birth date: 14 Nov 1806 father's name: John Gregg mother's name: Margaret Mccorkie indexing project (batch) number: C11609-2 system origin: Scotland-VR source film number: 1041401
OPR OCHILTREE: 'William Gregg lawful son to John Gregg and Margaret McCorkie in Liemains born 16th baptised 16th November 1806'.
1881 Census Place: Dwelling: Bargany North Gate Dailly, Ayr, Scotland. GRO Ref Volume 585 EnumDist 5 Page 4
Marr Age Sex Birthplace
William GREGG U 68 M Ochiltree, Ayr, Scotland Rel: Head Occ: Agri Labourer [b. 1813ish!]
Margaret GREGG U 34 F Straiton, Ayr, Scotland Rel: Daur Occ: Agri Labourer
IGI Marriage: John Gregg bride's name: Margaret Mccorkie: 01 Dec 1797: Ochiltree, Ayr, Scotland: M11609-2: Scotland-ODM
OPR OCHILTREE: 'John Gregg and Margaret McCorkie both in this parish after regular proclamation were married 1st December 1797'.
PROBABLY:
Piece: SCT1841/583 Place: Coylton-Ayrshire Enumeration District: 2
Civil Parish: Coylton Ecclesiastical Parish, Village or Island: Coylton. Folio: 0 Page: 5
Address: Dalmacaw Toll
name(s) Sex Age Occupation Where Born Remarks
GREIG Margaret F 70 Toll Keeper Ayrshire b. 1771 (McCorkie)
GREIG James M 35 Ag Lab Ayrshire b. 1806
GREIG Ivie M 30 Ag Lab Ayrshire b. 1811
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