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     Mary Dickson was born in December 1819 in Knockbank, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland.² She was baptized in December 1819 in Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland.² She was the daughter of James Dickson and Margaret Burness.^1,2 She married James Kesson on 1 December 1840 in Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland.^2,3 She died on 23 September 1842 in Drumtochty, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland, at age 22.² She was buried in Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland.⁴
     Mary Kesson (age 20) was enumerated in the census on 6 June 1841 in Drumtochty, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland, in the household of James Kesson.⁵

     James Kesson was born on 20 July 1813 in Monymusk, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.² He was baptized on 1 August 1813 in Monymusk, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.² He married Mary Dickson, daughter of James Dickson and Margaret Burness, on 1 December 1840 in Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland.^1,3 He died on 28 May 1898 in Auchenblae, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland, at age 84.³ He was buried in Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland.⁴
     James Kesson was enumerated in the census on 6 June 1841 in Drumtochty, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland, as a gardener, age 25 with Mary Kesson and Edward Kesson in his household.⁵
     James Kesson was enumerated in the census on 8 April 1861 in Drumtochty Castle, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland, as games manager, age 47 with Mary Kesson in his household.⁶

     Edward Ley Kesson was born on 28 March 1841 in Drumtochty, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland.¹ He was the son of James Kesson and Mary Dickson.^1,2,3 He was baptized on 20 April 1841 in Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland.¹ He died on 18 July 1863 in Drumtochty Castle, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland, at age 22.² He was buried in Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland.⁴
     Edward Kesson (age 2 months) was enumerated in the census on 6 June 1841 in Drumtochty, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland, in the household of James Kesson.³ Edward Kesson (grandson, age 10) was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1851 in 99 High Street, Auchenblae, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland, in the household of Margaret Burness.⁵ Edward Ley Kesson (grandson, age 20) was enumerated in the census on 8 April 1861 in 32 Summer Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, in the household of Margaret Dickson. He was a commercial clerk for tea trader.⁶

     Mary Dickson Kesson was born on 23 September 1842 in Drumtochty, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland.¹ She was the daughter of James Kesson and Mary Dickson.^1,2,3 She was baptized on 29 September 1842 in Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland.¹ She married James Paton on 19 June 1866 in Albert Hotel, 25 Hanover Street, Edinburgh, Scotland.^2,3 She died on 7 May 1903 in Camphill House, Queens Park, Glasgow, Scotland, at age 60.³
     Mary Kesson (granddaughter, age 8) was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1851 in 99 High Street, Auchenblae, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland, in the household of Margaret Burness.⁴ Mary Kesson (daughter, age 18) was enumerated in the census on 8 April 1861 in Drumtochty Castle, Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland, in the household of James Kesson. She was a pupil teacher.⁵ Mary K. Paton (wife, age 28) was enumerated in the census on 3 April 1871 in 74 Gladstone Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland, in the household of James Paton.⁶ Mary D. Paton (wife, age 38) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in 5 Rose Street, Glasgow, Scotland, in the household of James Paton.⁷ Mary D. Paton (wife, age 48) was enumerated in the census on 5 April 1891 in Bankfoot, Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland, in the household of James Paton.⁸ Mary D. Paton (wife, age 58) was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1901 in Camphill House, Queens Park, Langside, Glasgow, Scotland, in the household of James Paton.⁹

     Mary Alexander Silver was born on 16 September 1846 in Arnhall, Fettercairn, Kincardineshire, Scotland.^3,1 She was the daughter of George Silver and Margaret Burness.^1,2,3,4 She married William Moodie Black on 26 December 1867 in Aberlemno, Angus, Scotland.²
     Mary Silver (granddaughter, age 5) was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1851 in Woolmill, Arnhall, Fettercairn, Kincardineshire, Scotland, in the household of Alexander Burness.³ Mary Alexina Silver (daughter, age 13) was enumerated in the census on 8 April 1861 in Wandershill, Aberlemno, Angus, Scotland, in the household of George Silver.⁴ Mary Silver (niece, age 13) was enumerated in the census on 8 April 1861 in 52 High Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of John Burness.⁴

     Jean Sim was born in February 1756 in Hawkhill, Glenbervie, Kincardineshire, Scotland.¹ She was the daughter of Arthur Sim and Katharine Burness.¹ She was baptized on 29 February 1756 in Glenbervie, Kincardineshire, Scotland.¹

     Arthur Sim is estimated to have been born circa 1725.