In 1881 Peter Knowles, aged 48, born Banchory[ probably Banchory Devenick], was a Crofter at Homefield, Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire with his wife Mary aged 52, born Oldmeldrum. Younger children Peter, Elsie and Margaret were also there at that time. According to the IGI, Peter Knowles and Mary Melvin had their marriage recorded 3 Sept. 1854 in Tarves parish and 10 Sept. 1854 in Oldmeldrum parish. Seven children were: Jane Bruce born 28 April 1856 in Daviot parish. James Davidson born 21 April 1860 in Daviot. William Walker born 2 Feb. 1862 in Daviot. John Duthie born 8 August 1864 in Daviot. Peter born 7 October 1868 in Fyvie parish. Elsie Bruce born 18 Feb. 1872 in Fyvie. Margaret born 27 Dec. 1873 in Oldmeldrum.