(Probably not My 4xGreat-Grandfather, but maybe related!!)
Born: 1765, Kirkcaldy, Fife Married: Died: Spouse: Elizabeth Penman Children: Andrew Skeen B.1788, Kelso, M. Isabel Moncrief Janet Skeen B.1790, Kelso Elizabeth Skeen B.1792, Kelso James Skeen B.1796, Coldingham, M.1813 Isabel Young, Chirnside David Logan Skeen B. 1798, Coldingham, M.1820 Helen Dick, Coldstream Elizabeth Skeen B.1801, Coldingham, M.1825 James Grieve Simprin Oswald Skeen B.1804, Whitsome Still possibly my John Skeen B.1806, Swinton & Simprin William Skeen B.1808, Coldingham, M. Elizabeth Wilson/Jane Laidlaw Occupation: Hynd in Fairingcastle Agricultural Labourer
Date Place Text 13/04/1788 Kelso Oswald Townsend Skeen and Elizabeth Penman his spouse had a son born, 8th March and baptised the 13th April 1788 named Andrew. Witnesses: James Dickson & Ebenezer Hardie. 19/09/1790 Kelso Hoswel Scene and Elizabeth Penman his spouse had a daughter born 19th June and baptised 19th September, named Janet. Witnesses: William Bishop & Robert Henderson 17/06/1792 Kelso Oswald Skeen and Elizabeth Penman his spouse, their daughter, Elizabeth was born 5th June and baptised 17th. Witnesses: Wm Bishop & Jack Rutherford. 08/06/1796 Coldingham ???? Jas ? Son of Oswald Skene, hynd in Fairing Castle and Elizabeth Penman, his spouse, was baptised Witnesses: Jas. Binny and Adam Robertson, both hynds in Fairing castle. Said child being born May 27th. 05/06/1798 Coldingham David Logan son of Oswald Skene, hynd in Fairing Castle and Elizabeth Penman, his wife, was baptised. Witness: James Wallace & George Robertson, both tennants in Fairing castle. Said child being born May 10th last. 09/03/1801 Coldingham Elizabeth daughter of Oswald Skene, hynd in Fairing castle, and Elizabeth Penman, his wife, was baptised. Witnesses: adam Dun and Alexr Halliday, both hynds in Fairing Castle. Said child being born February 19th last. 16/01/1806 Swinton & Simprin John Skeen then was baptised John lawful son of Oswale Skeen in East Greenrigg and Elizabeth Penman, his spouse. (born 1st current). 11/09/1808 Coldingham William, son of Oswald Skene, hynd in Fairing Castle, and Elizabeth Penman, his wife, was baptised. Witnesses: Thomas and James Braidfords, both hynds in Fairing Castle. Said child being born 25th August last.
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