Adding Twigs and Leaves

 I have started using the program WeAre.xyz, on line to do my One-Place Study and now my Galbraith Family line. I have done Samuel Galbraith, my direct line and have now decided to add his sister Jean Galbraith and what a merry path she has lead me on!

Jean Galbraith born 27 April 1811 in Dalrymple, Scotland to John Galbraith and his wife Agnes McNish. Married George Donald on 11 June 1830 in Ayr, Scotland.

 And the search for children began.

My Brother's Keeper program has listed, Thomas 1835, George 1836, Agnes 1837, James 1842, Janet 1844, George 1846, William 1849, Jean 1851, and Susan 1854. Yes, two Georges' but the first little George died on the voyage from Scotland in 1837 and Jean and George reused the name. (Something the Galbraith family does very well.)  

Searching the Scotland's People website for any births etc. I found John 1831 and two Thomas', one born 1833 and the second 1835. Yes, the first one died. 

Now this is the conundrum WHERE IS JOHN? On the 1837 passenger list for them only Thomas and George are listed as accompanying their parents.

This opened up a whole range of questions; 

Did John die? If so why wasn't another son named John? 

Was the another George Donald and Jean Galbraith having children at he same time?

 Did they leave little John behind?

Having found Jean's death in 1894, in Yass, New South Wales, I ordered the certificate. What a can of worms that opened!

No parents were listed but her husband George was, as were the children;

John 62, Agnes 57, George 53, Jane 51, James 49, William 47 Susan 40, Living. 4 males, 3 females Deceased.

AND there he is JOHN 62! Not to mention trying to work out the deceased children, as I only have 11, not 14.

Watch this space!