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Whatever happened to Margaret?

Eileen Harrop in Glasgow has a query about oneof her ancestors.

She writes My great-great-grandfather, Alexander Kinghorn, was born in Old Deer in 1812 to Margaret Stephen. I know nothing about his life until he appears, married to a Christian Middleton in Peterhead, in the 1841 census. Does anyone have any idea what became of Margaret? She did not marry Adam Kinghorn. He married a Jane Cocker.

Below are the details from the Kirk Session Records. Middle names from his children are Sim and Johnstone.

Old Deer Kirk Session Records

13th September 1812 Compeared Margaret Stephen, unmarried and acknowledged herself with child and accused Adam Kinghorn in Longside as the father. Thereof she was cited A ? d Acta and it was agreed to have him cited, to attend a Diet of Session this day fortnight.

27th September 1812 Compeared Margaret Steven(sic), but Adam Kinghorn failed to appear.

13th December 1812 Compeared Margaret Steven(sic), still accusing Adam Kinghorn as the father of a child she had lately brought forth. He being present denied the charge. Being asked if she could condescend on the time, answered that it was about Fourteen weeks before Whitsuntide near her master’s house in Auchenmachar. As no imp—ission (m)ade on him, they were suitably admonished and cited AP—D aota to appear next Lord’s day.

20th December 1812 The above parties were called, but did not appear.

6th November 1814 Compeared Adam Kinghorn, and acknowledged guilt with Elizabeth Steven. Having paid his penalty, he was appointed to appear before the congregation next Lord’s day.

13th November 1814 Adam Kinghorn was rebuked before the congregation for a Trilapse of Fornication.

Anyone who can help Eileen should contact the editor or phone the FHC on 01779 481819.

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