Matthew GREGG {M} [P299] = Janet TEMPLETON {F} [P302]
Married EST 1734, Ochiltree?
Matthew GREGG
Born EST 1709, Ochiltree?
It is assumed[ADG1997] Matthew was a son to James Greg. His birth date is estimated from the dates of his seven children all born to Matthew Greg/Greig at Ochiltree between 1735 and 1754. Matthew also named his first child James.
Janet TEMPLETON
Alias Ann GREGG (EST 1734)
Born ABT 1709
James GREGG {M} [P303] = Janet MCHARG {F} [P342] > Family [F107]
Married 29 Jun 1765, Ochiltree Ayrs Scotland IGI-M11609-2
James GREGG
Born Feb 1735, Ochiltree Ayrs Scotland IGI-C11609-2
Christened 16 Feb 1735, Ochiltree Ayrs Scotland IGI-C11609-2
IGI - James Gregg baptism 16 Feb 1735, OCHILTREE, AYR, SCOTLAND father's name: Matthew Gregg: C11609-2 : Scotland-VR
OPR OCHILTREE: 'James lawfull son born to Matthew merchant in ochiltree baptised 16th February 1735'. Probably named after grandfather
Janet MCHARG
Alias Janet GREGG (29 Jun 1765)
Born EST 1743, Ochiltree?
Born 7 May 1738, Ochiltree Ayrs IGI-C116092
Christened 14 May 1738, Ochiltree Ayrs
Died 1758, Cumnock
IGI spells 'Greig'
OPR OCHILTREE: 'Jean lawful daughter to Matthew Gregg merchant in Ochiltree born 7th and baptised 14th May 1738'.
NOTE Jan 2000: From Robin Johnson(Oregon USA) descendant of William Kennedy) : Possibility Jean married a William Kennedy C.1757. William emigrated to USA 1765 alone, Jean possibly dying befor this date. James Kennedy son to William and Jean Gregg emigrated later to USA in 1787.
Note *** Scottish Documents-Jean Greg 26/7/1758 Glasgow Commissary Court 3 CC9/7/63 spouse to William Kennedy, wright in Cumnock, daughter of Mathew Greg, merchant in Ochiltrie
Testament Dative and Inventory
David GREGG {M} [P138] = Helen MCILMUN {F} [P139] > Family [F47]
Married 3 Dec 1772, Lochill Kirkmichael Ayrs Scotland IGI M11600-2
David GREGG
Born EST 1747, Ochiltree?
Note: there is no evidence that David was born son to Matthew Gregg but his age would fit the period.
Helen MCILMUN
Alias Helen GREGG (3 Dec 1772)
Born EST 1750, Kirkmichael?
Born Aug 1749, Ochiltree Ayrs Scotland
Christened 6 Aug 1749, Ochiltree Ayrs Scotland
OPR OCHILTREE: 'Mary lawful daughter to Matthew Gregg merchant in Ochiltree baptised 6th August 1749'.
Born Jul 1751, Ochiltree Ayrs IGI-C116092
Christened 10 Jul 1751, Ochiltree Ayrs
OPR OCHILTREE: 'Janet lawful daughter born to Matthew Gregg merchant in Ochiltree baptised 10th July 1751'.
Born Mar 1754, Ochiltree Ayrs Scotland- OPR
Christened 31 Mar 1754, Ochiltree Ayrs Scotland IGI - C11609-2
IGI - John Gregg gender: Male baptism/christening date: 31 Mar 1754 baptism/christening place: , OCHILTREE, AYR, SCOTLAND father's name: Matthew Gregg indexing project (batch) number: C11609-2 system origin: Scotland-VR source film number: 1041401
OPR OCHILTREE: 'John lawful son to Matthew Gregg merchant in Ochiltree baptised 31st March 1754'.
Note: Old Parish Birth Records for ochiltree are missing from August 1740 to February 1745. Matthew could have produced children in that period. Possibly David as indicated in his issue and possibly an Ivie also.
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