Hi Jan, Glad you enjoyed your trip to Scotland! I have many GRIERSONS in Ruthwell, and at least one, MATTHEW, moved to Caerlaverock around 1811-21. He & his wife JANET PAGAN had at least 7 children - GEORGE, THOMAS, MARY, WILLIAM, JOHN, ROBERT & MATTHEW. David GRIERSON b. 1846 in Ruthwell married in 1873 in Cummertrees ELIZABETH EDGAR, b.c1845 but I don't know where! Do any of these sound familiar? Best wishes, Irene