John Muirhead married Agnes Whitehead, and they took up residence in Stirlingshire at the village of St. Ninians.(3.15) John’s ancestry is not known, nor is his birth or death dates. What we know about Agnes is that she was the daughter of William Whitehead and Isobel Russell, and that she was born circa March 1737 or 1738. Agnes was christened on 13 July 1766, apparently at the same time that the couple’s first child was taken to be christened.

  John and Agnes Muirhead gave birth to seven children: William, born July 1766; Isabel, born May 1768; Jean, born December 1769; John Jr., born October 1771; James, born September 1773; Agnes, born September 1775; and Mary, born July 1777.

  William Muirhead, son of John and Agnes Muirhead, married Isabella Taylor on 04 April 1790 at St. Ninian’s in Stirlingshire. Isabella was a daughter of Alexander Taylor and Janet Dunlap. She was born circa 1770 in Stirlingshire. William and Isabella gave birth to: John, born January 1791; Alexander, born September 1792; Janet, born July 1795; Agnes, born May 1797; William, Jr., born June 1800; Isabel, born September 1803; Agnes, born 1805; Thomas, born October 1805; Christina, born June 1807; James, born July 1809; and James’ twin, Peter, born July 1809.

  John Muirhead, son of William and Isabella Muirhead, married Janet Mcintosh. Janet was born circa 1794, a daughter of Malcolm and Elizabeth Mcintosh. The Mcintosh family resided at Killian, in Perthshire, Scotland. The couple gave birth to: Isabella; Elizabeth, born January 1813; Janet, born 1814 and died 1821; John Jr., born 1818; Christina, born December 1820; Janet, Christina’s twin, also born December 1820; Daniel, born 08 April 1825; Thomas, born 1826; William, born 1832; and James, born 1836. John died on 23 January 1851. Janet died on 19 December 1856 at Bannockburn, in Stirlingshire.

  Isabella Muirhead, daughter of John and Janet Muirhead, married William Lawrence.

    Elizabeth Muirhead, daughter of John and Janet Muirhead, married William Reid. They gave birth to: William Jr, Janet, and James.

  John Muirhead, son of John and Janet Muirhead, married Josephine Letitia Gouche at Tipperary, Ireland circa 1853. Josephine was born in Paris, France. They gave birth to one daughter: Mary Jane.

  Mary Jane Muirhead, daughter of John and Josephine Muirhead, married W. Hislop. They emigrated to Canada. Mary is believed to have died at Ottawa.

    Christina Muirhead, daughter of John and Janet Muirhead, was married twice. Her first marriage was to Alexander Gillespie circa 1853 at Tipperary, Ireland. Alexander was a son of James Gillespie and Jeannie Eason. The couple gave birth to one child. Christina’s second marriage was to James Dawson on 25 April 1866 at Calton, Glasgow, Scotland. James and Christina emigrated to America, initially settling at Crete, Illinois, then moving to Patton, Iowa, and eventually to Tipton, Iowa. They gave birth to one child: Janet. Despite the fact that their marriage was the second for both of them, James and Christina lived to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary together.

  Janet Muirhead, daughter of John and Janet Muirhead, married Peter MacLaren. They gave birth to: Archibald, John, and James.

  James MacLaren, son of Peter and Janet MacLaren, married Jane McNeill. The couple emigrated to American, living out their lives at Los Angeles, California.

    Daniel Muirhead, son of John and Janet Muirhead, married Jessie -----. They gave birth to a son, Peter. In 1854, when Peter was six months old, Daniel and Jessie emigrated from Scotland to Canada. It took nearly ninety days for the ship to travel across the Atlantic Ocean, and by the time they arrived they were nearly out of provisions, and had almost experienced a shipwreck.

    Thomas Muirhead, son of John and Janet Muirhead, married Isabella Rennie Pearson. Isabella was born circa 1836 at Tipperary, Ireland. They gave birth to: Isabel; Helen Pearson, born 10 March 1861; John, born 18 January 1863; David Pearson, born 29 January 1865; Thomas, born 26 February 1867; David, born 29 November 1868; Janet Macintosh, born 24 May 1871; and Thomas Pearson, born 08 September 1873. Of these children, nothing additional is known except that Isabel emigrated to Buenos Aires, South America, where she died.

  William Muirhead, son of John and Janet Muirhead, married Mary Ann Gillespie on 04 November 1860 at St. Ninians, Stirling. Mary Ann, a sister of Christina, was a daughter of James Gillespie and Jeannie Eason. She was born circa October 1836 at the Lower Greenyards Farm, Bannockburn, Scotland. The couple gave birth to: Daniel, died 26 September 1876; John, born 28 September 1861 and died 15 November 1914; Jeannie Eason, born 10 June 1863 and died 04 July 1940; James, born 17 February 1865; Janet Mcintosh, born 13 February 1867 and died 20 April 1870; Mary Ann, born 11 December 1869; William, born 09 May 1871; Elizabeth, born 29 April 1873; Janet, born 12 December 1879; Thomas, born 02 August 1879; and Christina, born 1882. Mary Ann died on 11 September 1886 at New Market, Bannockburn. William died on 23 February 1902.

  John Muirhead, son of William and Mary Muirhead, did not marry. In 1884, he emigrated to America, and took up residence at Cleveland, Ohio. Then, in 1889, John returned to Scotland. He died on 15 November 1914 at Bannockburn.

  James Muirhead, son of William and Mary Muirhead, married and emigrated to America. (See: James Muirhead Of Illinois)

  Mary Ann Muirhead, daughter of William and Mary Muirhead, emigrated to America, stayed there about six years and then returned to Scotland. She later married David Adam, and they emigrated to America. (See: Mary Ann Adam Of Missouri)

  William Muirhead, son of William and Mary Muirhead, married Helen Jack Adam on 22 December 1896. Helen was born on 14 April 1872 at Kilsyth. They gave birth to: Helen Dunn, born 18 April 1897; William Jr.; Mary Ann Gillespie; Jeannie Eason; Andrew Adam, born 21 February 1907; Janet Macintosh; and John. William died on 25 February 1950 at Kerseview, Bannockburn.

  Helen Dunn Muirhead, daughter of William and Helen Muirhead, married Norman Dunn Meffan on 16 October 1925 at Hong Kong, China. Norman was born at Arbroath, in Angus, Scotland. They gave birth to: Elinor Mary Caird, Norman Ian, and Ronald Muirhead. Helen died on 13 June 1985 at Bannockburn.

  Elinor Mary Caird Meffan, daughter of Norman and Helen Meffan, married William Holmes. They gave birth to: Helen Mary, Peter, Alan Meffan, Ailie, and Catrona Emily.

  Helen Mary Holmes, daughter of William and Elinor Holmes, married ----- Muir.

    Norman Ian Meffan, son of Norman and Helen Meffan, married Isobel Nicholson. They gave birth to: Fiona Jane, and Deirdre Patricia.

    Ronald Muirhead Meffan, son of Norman and Helen Meffan, married Christine Stewart. They gave birth to: Susan Kristine, and Norman Stewart.

  William Muirhead Jr., son of William and Helen Muirhead, married Isabella McFarlane. William died on 11 January 1968.

  Mary Ann Gillespie Muirhead, daughter of William and Helen Muirhead, married Donald Girvan. Mary Ann died on 09 March 1975.

  Jeannie Eason Muirhead, daughter of William and Helen Muirhead, married Robert Young. They gave birth to: Helen Isobel, William, Marjorie Muirhead, and Robert Alastair.

  Helen Isobel Young, daughter of Robert and Jeannie Young, married James Logan. They gave birth to: James Jr., and Eleanor.

    Andrew Adam Muirhead, son of William and Helen Muirhead, married Margaret Stewart Thomson. They gave birth to: Lilly Margaret, and Helen Elizabeth. Andrew died on 19 May 1985.

    Janet Macintosh Muirhead, daughter of William and Helen Muirhead, married Alexander Goldie. They gave birth to: Muriel Jean, and Dorothy Muirhead.

  John Muirhead, son of William and Helen Muirhead, married Isobella Johnston. They gave birth to: Isobel Steel, Helen Adam, Jean Ann, and Margaret E. Johnston. John died on 09 May 1964.

  Isobel Steel Muirhead, daughter of John and Isobella Muirhead, married Robert Carswell.

  Helen Adam Muirhead, daughter of John and Isobella Muirhead, married ----- Manson.

  Jean Ann Muirhead, daughter of John and Isobella Muirhead, married ----- Ritchie.

  Margaret E. Johnston Muirhead, daughter of John and Isobella Muirhead, married ----- Hamilton.

  Elizabeth Muirhead, daughter of William and Mary Muirhead, married James Brisbane on 27 March 1901. They gave birth to: Mary Ann Gillespie; John; Elizabeth, born 1905 and died 16 April 1917; Jeannie Muirhead, born August 1906 and died 19 March 1907; and Janet, born 1909 and died 11 November 1915. Elizabeth died on 14 November 1950.

  John Brisbane, son of James and Elizabeth Brisbane, married Elizabeth Walker Thomson. They gave birth to: James John, and William Stewart.

    James John Brisbane, son of John and Elizabeth Brisbane, married Helen Anderson Westwood. They gave birth to: Ian William, and Alan James.

  William Stewart Brisbane, son of John and Elizabeth Brisbane, married Margaret Elizabeth Scott. They gave birth to: John Simpson, Elizabeth Mary, Marjory Anne, Diane Kellock, and Geoffrey Heggie.

  John Simpson Brisbane, son of William and Margaret Brisbane, married Diane Margaret Henderson Kellock. They gave birth to: Stephen John, and Pamela Margaret.

  Elizabeth Mary Brisbane, daughter of William and Margaret Brisbane, married Geoffrey Heggie.

  Marjory Anne Brisbane, daughter of William and Margaret Brisbane, married John Simpson.

  Janet Muirhead, daughter of William and Mary Muirhead, married William Cowan in January 1906. William was born circa 1879. William and Janet gave birth to: Peter, born 29 June 1906; Mary Ann Gillespie, born March 1908 and died April 1908; and Janet Muirhead, born 26 January 1918 and died 19 November 1981. Janet died on 07 May 1918. William died on 21 January 1954.

  Peter Cowan, son of William and Janet Cowan, married Jean Risk McKerracher. Jean was born circa 1907 and died on 17 November 1973. Peter died on 04 May 1973.

  Thomas Muirhead, son of William and Mary Muirhead, married Margarot Sibbald on 23 July 1907. She was born on 23 July 1883 at Cushenquarter, Bannockburn. She was a daughter of Steven Sibbald and Catherine Turnbull. The couple gave birth to: William; Stephen Sibbald; and Thomas Jr., born 26 November 1917. Thomas died on 19 April 1961 at Bannockburn. Margarot died on 29 October 1961 at Stirling.

  William Muirhead, son of Thomas and Margarot Muirhead, married Christina Park. They gave birth to: Thomas; and William Jr., born 1937. William died on 24 July 1974.

  William Muirhead Jr., son of William and Christina Muirhead, married Margaret Hannah. They gave birth to: Robert, William (III), and Cindy. William died on 08 June 1999 at Illkley, in West Yorkshire.

  Stephen Sibbald Muirhead, son of Thomas and Margarot Muirhead, married Marian Hamilton Templeton. Marian was born on 30 October 1911. Marian died on 13 February 1981.

    Thomas Muirhead Jr., son of Thomas and Margarot Muirhead, married Florence McKenna. They gave birth to: Thomas, James Semple, Ronald Kenneth, and Margaret Jane. Thomas died on 22 December 1971 at Bannockburn.

  Christina Muirhead, daughter of William and Mary Muirhead, married Thomas Adam. Thomas was born circa 1877. They gave birth to: Thomas, Jr., born 30 January,1907; and Mary Ann Gillespie. Thomas died on 30 January 1940 at Dunlossit, Bannockburn. Christina died on 07 May 1956.

  Thomas Adam Jr., son of Thomas and Christina Adam, married Jean Buchanan on 03 December 1930 at Doune, in Perthshire. Jean was born on 25 March 1906. They gave birth to: Jessie Ann, Christina Muirhead, Thomas, James Buchanan, and George Adam. Thomas died on 07 November 1981 at Bannockburn. Jean died on 25 February 1989.

  Jessie Ann Adam, daughter of Thomas and Jean Adam, married John Patterson.

  Christina Muirhead Adam, daughter of Thomas and Jean Adam, married Duncan Hamilton Black.

  Mary Ann Gillespie Adam, daughter of Thomas and Christina Adam, married Robert Stewart Muirhead, son of Peter Muirhead and Jessie Stewart. Their children are listed under Robert Stewart Muirhead’s entry.

    James Muirhead, son of John and Janet Muirhead, married Jane Eason Gillespie circa 1865 at St. Ninians in Stirlingshire. Jane was a daughter of James Gillespie and Jeannie Eason and was born circa April 1832 at Greenyards, Bannockburn. The couple moved to Glasgow, where they gave birth to: Jane Eason, born 20 September 1866; John Gillespie, born 20 August 1868; Janet Mackintosh, born 08 April 1870; and James, born 1872.

  Alexander Muirhead, son of William and Isabella Muirhead, married Elizabeth McArthur on 03 December 1815 at St. Ninian’s in Stirligshire. Elizabeth was born at Quarter, Denny, in Stirlingshire. Alexander made a living as a farmer. He and Elizabeth gave birth to: Thomas; Catherine, born January 1817; Isabella, born December 1818; William, born 1821; and Elizabeth, born 1823. Alexander died on 17 September 1874 at Denny. Elizabeth died on 06 July 1860.

  Thomas Muirhead, son of Alexander and Elizabeth Muirhead, married Mary Adair on 30 December 1851 at Glasgow. Mary was a daughter of James Adair and Mary Forrester. Mary was born on 29 November 1830 at Denny, in Stirlingshire. Thomas and Mary had one son: John, born 25 October 1858. Thomas died on 04 June 1888 at Glasgow. Mary died circa 1913 at Ballantrae, in Ayrshire.

  John Muirhead, son of Thomas and Mary Muirhead, married Isabella Cumming on 27 April 1903 at Perth, Scotland. Isabella was born on 10 July 1878, at Golspie, Sutherland, a daughter of Peter Cumming and Isabella Bannerman. John made a living as a preacher. The couple gave birth to a son who also took up the calling of minister: Ian Adair, born 16 August 1913 at Camelon, Falkirk, in Stirlingshire. Isabella died on 14 May 1926 at Edinburgh. John died on 13 March 1930 at Glasgow.

  Ian Adair Muirhead, son of John and Isabella Muirhead, married Margaret Knox Napier on 12 July 1940 at Glasgow. Margaret was a daughter of Thomas Napier and Jane Knox. She was born on 15 January 1915 at Stitchill, in Roxburgh. The couple gave birth to: Thomas; ----; John Ninian Adair, born 30 November 1942; Robin James Napier; and Andrew Thomas Napier. Ian made a living as a preacher. Ian was the author of a book, James Watt And The Glasgow Connection. He died on 21 May 1983 at Edinburgh. Margaret died on 01 November,1995 at Livingston, in West Lothian.

  John Ninian Adair Muirhead, son of Ian and Margaret Muirhead, was married twice. His first wife was ----- Friedrich. John’s second wife was Galina Marinova Guenova. They gave birth to one daughter: Barbara. John died on 07 February 2000 at Sofia, Bulgaria.

  Robin James Napier Muirhead, son of Ian and Margaret Muirhead, married Katherine Fraser.

  Andrew Thomas Napier Muirhead, son of Ian and Margaret Muirhead, married Sheena Elizabeth Paterson. They gave birth to: Gavin Thomas Paterson, Kirsty Elizabeth Adair, andAlexander Ian Francis.

    William Muirhead, son of Alexander and Elizabeth Muirhead, married Janet Linn on 08 March 1845 at Dunipace, Stirlingshire. The couple gave birth to: William, born 30 March 1856; Alexander, born 10 January 1859; and James, born 13 October 1846.

  Janet Muirhead, daughter of William and Isabella Muirhead, married John Meilkejohn. The couple gave birth to one child: Robert. Janet died on 04 October 1836. John died on 20 April 1842.

  Robert Meilkejohn, son of John and Janet Meilkejohn, married Margaret Neil. They gave birth to: Janet Muirhead, born 30 December 1879; Maggie, born 30 March 1884; Bella, born 24 September 1895; William, born 26 October 1903; Robert Jr., born 18 November 1907; John, born 07 January 1908; and Thomas, born 03 March 1909. The Muirhead Clan Society database states that Margaret died on 23 February 1903 and that Robert died on 19 December 1903, but due to the fact that they were still having children up to March 1909 would make those death dates impossible.

  William Muirhead Jr., son of William and Isabella Muirhead, married Margaret Malcolm. Margaret was a daughter of Robert Malcolm and Jean Dunn. She was born circa 1808. William and Margaret gave birth to: Margaret, born 1829; and John, born 1832.

    Margaret Muirhead, daughter of William and Margaret Muirhead, married David Rankine in 1849. David was born on 21 October 1826 at Alloa, in Clackmannanshire, the son of George Rankine and Janet Wotherspoon. David and Margaret gave birth to: George; Jessie Wotherspoon; Margaret; Jane Dunn, born 22 October 1855 and died 09 April 1857; William Muirhead, born 29 August 1857 and died March 1877; Dora Jane, born 27 September 1859; Helen, born 19 December 1861; David Jr., born 06 January 1864; Elizabeth Mary, born 20 December 1865 and died 27 August 1879; John Muirhead, born 21 February 1868 and died 21 December 1868; and Robert Malcolm, born 30 July 1870. David died on 28 September 1877.

  Thomas Muirhead, son of William and Isabella Muirhead, married Janet Leggate. Janet was born circa May 1809, a daughter of James Leggate and Isabella White. Thomas and Janet gave birth to: Robert, born October 1830; William, born November 1833; James, born December 1835; Thomas, born December 1837 and died 13 December 1858; Isabella, born December 1839; John, born December 1842; Alexander, born March 1845; Peter, born April 1847; Daniel, born October 1850; and Janet, born May 1853. Thomas died on 05 March 1864 at Croftside, Glasgow Road, Whins of Milton, in Stirlingshire. Janet died on 12 October 1877.

  Robert Muirhead, son of Thomas and Janet Muirhead, married Melinda Elizabeth Reed. Melinda was born in January 1847 at Gramby, in Newton County, Missouri, a daughter of James Reed and Melinda Brown. Whether Robert emigrated to America or if Melinda had gone to Scotland is not known. They raised a family of eight children: Lillian Agnes (variously, Lilly), born 16 September 1874; Robert Alfred, born May 1875; Thomas Arthur, born 26 November 1876; Jean Elizabeth (variously, Jennie), born 18 March 1878; Luther Harvey Harold, born 19 December 1879; Sallie Adella, born 17 April 1883; Albert Earnest, born 25 September 1885; and Katie Lou, born 15 May 1887. All of these children are listed as ‘stepchild’ in the Muirhead Clan Society database. Whether they were Robert’s by another woman is not known.

  Robert Alfred Muirhead, son of Robert and Melinda Muirhead, married Gertrude -----. Robert died on 28 February 1970 in Kaufman County, Texas.

  Thomas Arthur Muirhead, son of Robert and Melinda Muirhead, married Lucille Willie Murphy on 03 June 1903 at Temple, in Bell County, Texas. Lucille was a daughter of Z. and Francis Murphy. She was born on 05 October 1881 in Alabama. The couple gave birth to: Frances Louise, born 08 March 1906; Robert Murph, born 05 December 1907; and Elsie Elizabeth. Thomas died on 27 February 1939 at Alamogordo, in Otero County, New Mexico. Lucille died in May 1971 at El Paso, Texas.

  Robert Murph Muirhead, son of Thomas and Lucille Muirhead, married Louise Sweet. Louise was born on 16 September 1909 at San Marcial, Socorro, New Mexico. The couple gave birth to: Thomas Howard. Robert died in March 1958 at Phoenix, Arizona. Louise died on 08 October 1979 at El Paso, Texas.

  Thomas Howard Muirhead, son of Robert and Louise Muirhead, married Candace Marie Farrar.

  Jean Elizabeth Muirhead, daughter of Robert and Melinda Muirhead, married John W. Taylor. John was born circa 1873. He died prior to 1930. Jean died circa 1930.

  Luther Harvey Harold Muirhead, son of Robert and Melinda Muirhead, married Sarah Alyne Guynes on 20 July 1905. Sarah was born on 22 January 1885 at Calvert, in Robertson County, Texas. Luther died on 02 November 1957 at Oak Cliff, in Dallas County, Texas. Sarah died five days later on 07 November at Vernon, in Wilbarger County, Texas.

  Katie Lou Muirhead, daughter of Robert and Melinda Muirhead, married Horace Greeley DeWitt Baker on 25 November 1907 at Temple, in Bell County, Texas. Horace was born circa 1844 in Arkansas. Katie died in 1965.

  John Muirhead, son of Thomas and Janet Muirhead, married Christina Calder. Christina was born circa February 1844, a daughter of James Calder and Jean Forgie. The couple gave birth to: Thomas, born 08 January 1866 and died 17 November 1914; Jane, born 02 November 1867-15 April 1903; Janet, born 06 March 1871 and died 14 July 1945; James Calder, born 22 July 1874; and John Jr., born December 1877 and died 30 September 1879. John died on 01 May 1889. Christina died on 09 May 1918.

  James Calder Muirhead, son of John and Christina Muirhead, married Jessie Paterson Rodgers on 02 June 1909 at Stirling. Jessie was born circa 1880, a daughter of William Rodgers and Agnes Paterson. They gave birth to: John, born 30 August 1910; William Rodgers, born 19 June 1913 and died 14 July 1988; Agnes Paterson; and James Calder Jr., born 23 April 1917. Jessie died on 22 June 1936. James died on 30 December 1937.

  John Muirhead, son of James and Jessie Muirhead, married Agnes Lochore MacEwen. Agnes was a daughter of Daniel MacEwen and Sabella Whitworth. They gave birth to one son: James Rodgers. John died on 21 June 1974 at Stirling.

    James Rodgers Muirhead, son of John and Agnes Muirhead, married Sheelagh Mary McCullough, a daughter of Alexander McCullough and Selina Morton. They gave birth to: Gillian May, and Lynne Maureen.

    Agnes Paterson Muirhead, daughter of James and Jessie Muirhead, married Douglas Cruickshank. They gave birth to: Susan, and Jennifer.

  James Calder Muirhead Jr., son of James and Jessie Muirhead, married Jean Grant. They gave birth to: Alexander James, and Margaret Jane. Jean died on 15 September 1976 in Spain. James died on 19 July 1986 at Stirling.

    Alexander James Muirhead, son of James and Jean Muirhead, married Diana Scoffom. They gave birth to: Joanna Claire, Alison, and Euan.

    Margaret Jane Muirhead, daughter of James and Jean Muirhead, married David Haldane. They gave birth to: Susan, and Caroline.

  Alexander Muirhead, son of Thomas and Janet Muirhead, married Helen Bayne Morrison. Helen was born on 12 April 1842. They gave birth to: Margaret Elizabeth; David John, born 16 June 1877; Helen Smith, born 1878; and John Morrison, born November 1881 and died 26 November 1881. Helen died on 01 January 1898. Alexander died on 12 January 1933 at Middleton of Garden, Arnprior, in Stirlingshire.

  David John Muirhead, son of Alexander and Helen Muirhead, married Mary Ferguson. Mary was born circa 1883 at Appin, in Argyll. David and Mary gave birth to: Alexander, died 21 October 1992; David John Jr., born 1915; and Elizabeth Morrison. David died on 18 April 1955. Mary died on 20 May 1956.

    David John Muirhead, Jr., son of David and Mary Muirhead, married Margaret Cheyne Ritchie. Margaret was born circa 1919. They gave birth to: David John (III), Margaret Eleanor, and George Alexander. Margaret died on 11 November 1983. David died on 18 August 1990.

    Elizabeth Morrison Muirhead, daughter of David and Mary Muirhead, married William Martin. They gave birth to: -----; and Janet, who married ----- Kidd-Hamilton.

  Helen Smith Muirhead, daughter of Alexander and Helen Muirhead, married Alexander Robb. Alexander was born circa 1870. He died on 22 December 1945. Helen died on 18 July 1958.

  Peter Muirhead, son of William and Isabella Muirhead, married Janet Kerr. Peter was James’ twin. He and Janet gave birth to: Isabella, born 1836; Catherine, born 1841; William, born 1847; and Janet, born 1850. Peter died circa January 1881.

  Isabella Muirhead, daughter of Peter and Janet Muirhead, married Robert Slater. They had one son: Peter Muirhead. Isabella died prior to 1880.

    Catherine Muirhead, daughter of Peter and Janet Muirhead, married John Stedman Christie, Jr. John was a son of John Stedman Christie and Matilda Morehead. They gave birth to: Jeanie, Elizabeth, and James.

    William Muirhead, son of Peter and Janet Muirhead, married Elizabeth -----. She was born circa 1839. They gave birth to: Peter, born 1873; Christian Ewing, born 1874; Jessie Kerr, born 1878; Elizabeth Gillespie, born 1879; Isabella McInnes; Margaret, born 1889; and Catherine, born 1889.

  John Muirhead Jr., son of John and Agnes Muirhead, married Susan Macarthur circa January 1801. Susan was born circa 1775, a daughter of John and Margaret Macarthur. John and Susan gave birth to: Margaret, born June 1802; Agnes, born August 1804; John, born May 1806; Susan, born May 1808; James, born April 1810; Mary, born May 1812; Jane, born 1814; William, born 03 September 1816; Isabella, born June 1818; and Christina, born 1824. John died prior to the year 1841. Susan died about ten years later, in February 1851.

  William Muirhead, son of John and Susan Muirhead, was married twice. His first wife was Margaret Dawson. Margaret was born on 12 July 1823, a daughter of John Dawson and Rolland Andereson. John and Margaret gave birth to: John, born 22 November 1849; William Jr, born 1851; Margaret, born 1853; James, born 15 September 1854 and died 03 February 1866; Susan Rolland, born 05 March 1856; Robert, born 11 February 1858; Peter, born 15 June 1859; Alexander, born 28 April 1861 and died 06 August 1863; Elizabeth, born 10 October 1863 and died 27 August 1939; and James Dawson, born 02 February 1866 and died 26 February 1866. Margaret died on 07 February 1866 at Pirnhall, Glasgow Road, Whins of Milton, in Stirlingshire. William then married Jane Hamilton. Jane was born circa 1819 at St. Ninian’s, in Stirlingshire. Jane died on 27 January 1904. William died on 21 April 1893.

  John Muirhead, son of William and Margaret Muirhead, married Margaret Dougan on 13 August 1897 at St. Ninians, in Stirlingshire. Margaret was born on 23 February 1852 at Glenluce, in Wigtownshire. She was a daughter of William Dougan and Margaret McCormick. John and Margaret gave birth to: William Dougan, born 07 August 1880; Margaret Grace, born 16 December 1882 and died 31 May 1966; John D., born 1885; Christian, born 08 March 1972; James, born 02 June 1887; Christina, born 1890; Robert Ian; and Modesta, born 23 August 1892. John died on 02 September 1933. Margaret died on 05 September 1935.

  William Dougan Muirhead, son of John and Margaret Muirhead, married Helen Hally Dawson. Helen was born on 16 November 1882. The couple gave birth to: Helen, John, William Dawson, and James Dougan. William died on 21 November 1967. Helen died on 07 May 1968.

  William Dawson Muirhead, son of William and Helen Muirhead, married Elizabeth Carswell Hutchison. They gave birth to: William John, Margaret Stevenson, Elizabeth Hellen, and Christine Dawson.

    William John Muirhead, son of William and Elizabeth Muirhead, married Lynne Anne Armstrong. They gave birth to: Lauren, and Craig.

  Margaret Stevenson Muirhead, daughter of William and Elizabeth Muirhead married ----- Gidsman (variously, Godsman).

  Elizabeth Hellen Muirhead, daughter of William and Elizabeth Muirhead married ----- Shanks.

  Christine Dawson Muirhead, daughter of William and Elizabeth Muirhead married ----- Griffin.

  James Dougan Muirhead, son of William and Helen Muirhead, married ----- -----. They gave birth to: William Hamish, and Belinda.

    William Hamish Muirhead, son of James and ----- Muirhead, married ----- -----. They gave birth to: David, Leanne, and Janet.

  Christian Muirhead, daughter of John and Margaret Muirhead, married David MacAree on 21 June 1919 at St. Ninians, in Stirlingshire. David was born circa 1892. They gave birth to: David Jr., born 1919; and Iain Muirhead, born 1928 and died 19 October 1947. David died on 18 January 1966 at Boghead, Blairlogie. Christian died on 08 March 1972 at Bannockburn.

  David Macaree Jr., son of David and Christian Macaree, married Mary Alexander. David died on 09 December 1998 at West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

  James Muirhead, son of John and Margaret Muirhead, married Janet Currie Donaldson on 19 December 1919. Janet was born on 30 April 1894. She died on 20 February 1957. James died on 18 October 1978.

  Robert Ian Muirhead, son of John and Margaret Muirhead, married Marion Isabella Eadie.

  Modesta Muirhead, daughter of John and Margaret Muirhead, married Alan Aikman on 29 August 1923. Alan was born on 04 November 1896. He died on 10 February 1975. Modesta died on 05 March 1989.

    William Muirhead Jr., son of William and Margaret Muirhead, married ----- -----. They gave birth to: Elizabeth. William died on 20 February 1936 at Glasgow. His daughter, Elizabeth, died on 27 August 1939 at Glasgow.

  Margaret Muirhead, daughter of William and Margaret Muirhead, married James Hill. He was born circa 1847 at Bannockburn.

    Susan Rolland Muirhead, daughter of William and Margaret Muirhead, was married twice. Her first husband was George Harris. George was born circa 1852 at Stirling. George and Susan gave birth to: George Jr., born 1879; and William, born 1880. Susan’s second marriage was to Alexander Leask Havey at some time after 1880. Alexander was born circa 1853. There were no children born to the second marriage. Susan died on 10 January 1906 at St. Ninians, in Stirlingshire. Alexander died on 31 March 1924 at St. Ninians.

  Peter Muirhead, son of William and Margaret Muirhead, married Jessie Stewart. They gave birth to: William; and Robert Stewart, born 1898 and died 05 December 1961. Jessie died on 06 June 1944. Peter died on 11 April 1948.

  William Muirhead, son of Peter and Jessie Muirhead, married Minnie Christie.They gave birth to: Christine, and Peter Robert Stewart. William died on 26 February 1972.

  Christine Muirhead, daughter of William and Minnie Muirhead, married Andrew Barr. They gave birth to: -----, Helen, Andrew, Christine, Alistair, and Leslie.

  Helen Barr, daughter of Andrew and Christine Barr, married Douglas O’Hara.

  Christine Barr, daughter of Andrew and Christine Barr, married Gordon Gray.

  Alistair Barr, son of Andrew and Christine Barr, married Susan -----.

    Peter Robert Stewart Muirhead, son of William and Minnie Muirhead, married Janette Kinloch Brewster. They gave birth to: Lynne-Anne, Scott Christie, and Fiona Julie.

  Robert Stewart Muirhead, son of Peter and Jessie Muirhead, married Mary Ann Gillespie Adam. She was a daughter of Thomas Adam and Christina Muirhead. Robert and Mary gave birth to: Christina, and Mary Ann.

  Christina Muirhead, daughter of Robert and Mary Ann Muirhead, married John Scott. They gave birth to: Marie, and Fiona.

    Fiona Scott, daughter of John and Christine Scott, married Jamie Smith. They gave birth to: Christina.

    Mary Ann Muirhead, daughter of Robert and Mary Ann Muirhead, married ----- Lauder. They gave birth to: Susan Ann, and Karen Muirhead.

Footnotes:

3.15     The majority of the information on the life of John Muirhead of Stirlingshire and his descendantswas derived primarily from the Muirhead Clan Society database (which, unfortunately, has been known to contain numerous errors). The serious researcher should corroborate the information with other sources.