grandfather, Henry Deas (1769-1849) was a mason in Damhead. My gg-grandfather, Henry Deas (c1812-1894) was a joiner
in Damhead. My g-grandfather, Henry Deas (c1840-1873) was an engine-fitter in Glasgow before returning to Damhead (now
called Glenfarg). His daughter, Henrietta Deas (1873-1954) married John Masson Burness in 1899.