I am hopeful that someone who has researched Aitken, with a Jean, Agnes & Hugh, might be able to solve this query for me. James Fergusson was born 1814 Dailly to Robert Fergusson & Mary McLellan James married Rosina McHarrie Wason 1837 Dailly and Rosina died 1850 Dailly However, my James Fergusson fathered a son Anthony McLellan Fergusson born 10 Aug 1846 Colmonell to a JEAN AITKEN I can only assume that Jean died because on the 1851 census young Anthony, aged 4, is with grandparents at Ballantrae. James is with his two children by Robina, 11 & 8, and his mother Mary at Dalmellington. But, when son Anthony marries in 1866 at Auchinleck his parents are recorded as James Ferguson and AGNES AITKEN, with HUGH AITKEN as a witness. And it is similarly recorded on his death certificate. I'd be pleased to hear from anyone who can connect with these three Aitken unknowns. John Australia _________________________________________________________________ Looking for a place to rent, share or buy? Find your next place with ninemsn Property http://clk.atdmt.com/NMN/go/157631292/direct/01/