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My 6th ggfather is William Flockhart of Dunning in Perth. Unfortunately, Scottish OPRs show two William Flockharts of the right age: c.11 Dec 1720, son of Patrick Flockhart and Margaret Sharp, and c. 20 Sep 1719, son of Ninian Flockhart and Sarah Young - I have no idea how to have to establish which is the right William.

Thoughts?

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Hi Charles
One tack might be to construct both trees and then compare naming patterns which may give a clue. Trying to establish the occupation of both fathers and then following to William's marriage might also give a clue. Sometimes MI's can be useful in sorting out families. I don't know if you've looked at wills on Scotland's People, there maybe something relevant. Seems like a lot of maybe's and mights but that all part of the chase.
Betty
Good suggestions. btw, William married Margaret Henderson in Dunning on 14 May 1748

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