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     Catherine Reith was born in February 1802 in Tipperty, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland.¹ She was the daughter of John Reith and Jean Burness.^1,2,3 She was baptized on 18 February 1802 in Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland.¹ She married John Smith on 26 July 1826 in Tipperty, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland.^1,4,2 She died on 9 January 1883 in Pitgarvie, Marykirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland, at age 80.^2,3 She was buried in Fettercairn, Kincardineshire, Scotland.³
     Catherine Smith (age 30) was enumerated in the census on 6 June 1841 in Balmaladie, Marykirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland, in the household of John Smith.⁵ Catherine Smith (wife, age 49) was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1851 in Balmaladie, Marykirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland, in the household of John Smith.⁶ Catherine Smith (wife, age 59) was enumerated in the census on 8 April 1861 in Pitgarvie, Marykirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland, in the household of John Smith.⁷ Catherine Smith (wife, age 69) was enumerated in the census on 3 April 1871 in Pitgarvie, Marykirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland, in the household of John Smith.⁸
     Catherine Smith was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in Pitgarvie, Marykirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland, as a widow and farmer of 500 acres, employing 7 men and 1 boy, age 79 with Jane Smith in her household.⁹

     Jean Reith was born in June 1805 in Tipperty, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland.¹ She was the daughter of John Reith and Jean Burness.^1,2 She was baptized on 9 June 1805 in Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland.¹ She died on 14 January 1849 in Fettercairn, Kincardineshire, Scotland, at age 43.² She was buried in Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland.²
     Jane Reith (age 36) was enumerated in the census on 6 June 1841 in the household of John Reith.³

     Margaret Reith was born in February 1812 in Tipperty, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland.¹ She was the daughter of John Reith and Jean Burness.^1,2,3,4 She was baptized on 25 February 1812 in Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland.¹ She married James Clark on 29 December 1846 in Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland.^1,2 She died on 8 May 1898 in Stoneyroo, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland, at age 86.² She was buried in Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland.³
     Margaret Reith (age 29) was enumerated in the census on 6 June 1841 in Tipperty, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland, in the household of John Reith.⁴ Margaret Clark (wife, age 39) was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1851 in Stoneyroo, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland, in the household of James Clark.⁵ Margaret Clark (wife, age 49) was enumerated in the census on 8 April 1861 in Stoneyroo, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland, in the household of James Clark.⁶ Margaret Clark (wife, age 59) was enumerated in the census on 3 April 1871 in Stoneyroo, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland, in the household of James Clark.⁷ Margaret Clark (wife, age 69) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in Stoneyroo, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland, in the household of James Clark.⁸ Margaret Clark (mother, age 79) was enumerated in the census on 5 April 1891 in Stoneyroo, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland, in the household of John Clark.⁹

     Christian Reith was born on 17 March 1816 in Tipperty, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland.¹ She was the daughter of John Reith and Jean Burness.^1,2,3,4 She was baptized on 5 April 1816 in Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland.¹ She married Arthur Stephen on 24 May 1842 in Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland.^1,2 She died on 16 March 1909 in 25 High Street, Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland, at age 92.²
     Christian Reith (age 25) was enumerated in the census on 6 June 1841 in Tipperty, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland, in the household of John Reith.³ Christian Stephen (wife, age 35) was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1851 in Jackston, St Cyrus, Kincardineshire, Scotland, in the household of Arthur Stephen.⁴ Christian Stephen (wife, age 45) was enumerated in the census on 8 April 1861 in Jackston, St Cyrus, Kincardineshire, Scotland, in the household of Arthur Stephen.⁵ Christian Stephen (wife, age 55) was enumerated in the census on 3 April 1871 in Jackston, St Cyrus, Kincardineshire, Scotland, in the household of Arthur Stephen.⁶ Christina Stephen (wife, age 64) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in East Mathers, St Cyrus, Kincardineshire, Scotland, in the household of Arthur Stephen.⁷
     Christian Stephen was enumerated in the census on 5 April 1891 in 1 Alma Terrace, Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland, as a widow living on private means, age 75.⁸
     Christian Stephen was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1901 in 1 Alma Terrace, Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland, as a farmer's widow, age 85.⁹

     Robert Ley was born in June 1782 in Cairnton, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland.² He was the son of David Ley and Isobel Burness.² He was baptized on 9 June 1782 in Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland.² He married Margaret Burness, daughter of David Burness and Katherine Milne, on 12 June 1803 in Glenbervie, Kincardineshire, Scotland.¹ He died on 15 October 1815 in Knockbank, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland, at age 33.² He was buried in Glenbervie, Kincardineshire, Scotland.³
     Robert Ley was mentioned in the will of David Burness on 6 December 1814.⁴

     David Ley was born in July 1803 in Knockbank, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland.¹ He was the son of Robert Ley and Margaret Burness.^1,2 He was baptized on 11 July 1803 in Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland.¹ He married Mary Lawrence on 29 July 1844 in St Martin in the Fields, Westminster, Middlesex, England.² He died on 18 May 1876 in Merton, Surrey, England, at age 72.^3,4
     David Lees was enumerated in the census on 6 June 1841 in Merton Gate Farm, Merton, Surrey, England, as an agricultural labourer born in Scotland, age 40 with Mary Lawrence in his household.⁵
     David Lees was enumerated in the census on 30 March 1851 in Dallett's Rents, Merton, Surrey, England, as a grocer, age 45 with Mary L. Lees and Henry Lees in his household.⁶
     David Lees was enumerated in the census on 8 April 1861 in 11 Dallett's Cottages, Merton, Surrey, England, as a grocer and assistant tax collector, age 56 with Mary Lees and Henry Lees in his household.⁷
     David Lees was enumerated in the census on 3 April 1871 in Merton, Surrey, England, as a vestry clerk, age 64 with Mary Lees in his household.⁸
     Obituary: David held a parochial office at Merton in Surrey; he died at an advanced age, and a monument was, by his neighbours, erected to his memory in the parish church.⁹

     James Ley was born on 2 March 1812 in Knockbank, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland.¹ He was the son of Robert Ley and Margaret Burness.^1,2 He was baptized on 9 March 1812 in Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland.¹ He married Helen Reith on 1 January 1845 in Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland.^1,2 He died on 24 November 1890 in Knockbank, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland, at age 78.² He was buried in Glenbervie, Kincardineshire, Scotland.³
     James Ley was enumerated in the census on 6 June 1841 in Knockbank, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland, as a farmer, age 25.⁴
     James Ley was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1851 in Knockbank, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland, as a farmer, age 39 with Helen Ley, James Ley, Helen Ley and Margaret Ley in his household.⁵
     James Ley was enumerated in the census on 8 April 1861 in Knockbank, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland, as a farmer, age 48 with Helen Ley, James Ley, Helen Ley, Jane Ley and John Mason in his household.⁶
     James Ley was enumerated in the census on 3 April 1871 in Knockbank, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland, as a farmer, age 59 with Helen Reith, James Ley, Helen Ley and Jane Ley in his household.⁷
     James Ley was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in Knockbank, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland, as a farmer, age 69 with Helen Ley, Helen Ley and Margaret Allan in his household.⁸

     Jean Ley was born in April 1809 in Knockbank, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Ley and Margaret Burness.^1,2 She was baptized on 20 April 1809 in Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland.¹ She married John Masson on 17 November 1835 in Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland.^1,3 She died on 2 April 1902 in Auburn Cottage, Auchenblae, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland.²
     Jane Masson (age 30) was enumerated in the census on 6 June 1841 in Hilton, Kinneff, Kincardineshire, Scotland, in the household of John Masson.⁴
     Jane Mason was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1851 in Blackford House, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland, as an annuitant and cow keeper, age 38 with John Mason, Margaret Mason, Jane Mason and James Mason in her household.⁵
     Jean Ley was enumerated in the census on 8 April 1861 in Rooendigo, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland, as a former farmer's wife, age 50 with Margaret Mason, Jane Mason and James Ley Mason in her household.⁶ Jane Mason (mother-in-law, age 61) was enumerated in the census on 3 April 1871 in Lumgair, Dunnottar, Kincardineshire, Scotland, in the household of Alexander Dalgetty.⁷
     Jane Masson was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in Auburn Cottage, Auchenblae, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland, as a feuar, age 71 with Jane Dalgetty, Arthur B. Dalgetty and Alexander Dalgetty in her household.⁸
     Jane Masson was enumerated in the census on 5 April 1891 in Auburn Cottage, Auchenblae, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland, as living on private means, age 82 with John Masson in her household.⁹
     Jane Mason was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1901 in Auburn Cottage, Auchenblae, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland, as a widow living on own means, age 91 with John Mason in her household.¹⁰

     Margaret Ley was born in January 1816 in Knockbank, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Ley and Margaret Burness.¹ She was baptized on 23 January 1816 in Knockbank, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland.¹ She married William Don on 4 January 1837 in Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland.^2,3,4 She died on 11 January 1892 in Putney, London, England.^5,6
     Margaret Don (age 25) was enumerated in the census on 6 June 1841 in Newlands, Fetteresso, Kincardineshire, Scotland, in the household of William Don.⁷ Margaret Don (wife, age 35) was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1851 in Newlands, Fetteresso, Kincardineshire, Scotland, in the household of William Don.⁸ Margaret Don (wife, age 45) was enumerated in the census on 8 April 1861 in Newlands, Fetteresso, Kincardineshire, Scotland, in the household of William Don.⁹ Margaret Don (wife, age 55) was enumerated in the census on 3 April 1871 in South Brachmont, Durris, Kincardineshire, Scotland, in the household of William Don.¹⁰ Margaret Ley or Don (wife, age 64) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in Brachmont, Durris, Kincardineshire, Scotland, in the household of William Don.¹¹