I am researching the family of John Greenlees (Bapt. 2 Jan 1769 - Died 16 Jul 1844 Campbeltown) and his wife Margaret Ralston (Bapt.5 Dec 1769 Southend Died 6 Jun 1854 Ayr). Their son Gavin was born in 1804 and enlisted with the 8th Company of the 8th Battalion on 30 Oct 1826, was posted to South Africa where he married, bought his pension and stayed.
I believe John Greenlees' parents were Robert Greenlees and Janet Alexander, and that Margaret was the daughter of Gavin Ralston and Janet Hedderie/Hendry?
John was described as a ship master and sea captian, and was in Ayr in 1841aged 70. I am particularly in terested in finding out if the family was connected to the Distilleries, and whether more information would be available on his shipping carrer.
Any information would be gladly received. I am visiting Campbeltown in October.
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