With forenames of Claude Alexander, I suggest you look at connection with Catrine cotton mill of Claude Alexander....Heather

Is anyone able to confirm Elizabeth RONALD m James WHITEFORD 20 February 1818 Beith. I have found the marriage record but my reason for asking is this... .... if it was Elizabeth DONALD who married James Whiteford it would fit my tree perfectly. All the children fit the naming pattern, first child was born Lochwinnoch, the home parish of Elizabeth's father, the mother was from Dalry... and the sister of Elizabeth married John Whiteford in Beith... I am so hoping RONALD is a transcription error. I probably need to view the films of the original OPR's but am hoping Ronald family connections may be able to confirm if Elizabeth Ronald fits their tree. Many thanks Nyle