Greetings! My g/uncle George Lawson SWALLOW was born Cummertrees ca.1848 (according to the 1891 census) and christened Kirkandrews upon Esk, Cumberland, 7 April 1848 (according to the IGI). His own life story, recorded on his retirement, says he was "an honourable native of Johnstone Bridge, near Moffat". I have not found any Swallows at Cummertrees, though there was a branch at nearby Dornock (researched by Irene, for which thanks!). Has anyone come across any Swallows in Johnstonebridge around the 1850s? (This George Lawson Swallow spent his early youth at sea, then married in Newcastle on Tyne in 1871.) A long shot but worth a try! Best wishes etc. Ken (Swallow)