Would appreciate your thoughts/help on this puzzle.
I am looking for the father of David Lawson b. 10 October 1857 in Stirling.
His birth certificate, informant his maternal grandmother Susan Weir, gives his parents as David Lawson, Private 42nd Royal Highland and Helen Lawson ms Weir.
In 1861, young David was living with his maternal (Weir) grandparents in Denny, Stirlingshire.
I can (so far!) find no trace of either of his parents on the 1861 in Scotland.
In March/April 1862 Helen Weir marries Thomas Hannah, a 37 yr old widower, Quarryman, at Bannockburn, Stirlingshire. Helen signs herself as Helen Hannah, ms Weir, Widow, age 29. (She was born 17 Feb 1833 in Denny).
On Helen's death cert in 1880, informant her son the above David Lawson, he notes her as Helen Hannah, married 1. David Lawson, Private 42nd Regiment and 2. Thoas Hannah, Quarryman.
On Davids marraige cert in 1879, he notes his father as David Lawson, Private 42nd Foot.
There is no trace of a marraige between Helen and David on the IGI (oops, must double check with SP!) Could Granny, Helen and later young David have been telling fibs re the marraige for decency sake - what am I saying - of course they could!
Scotlandspeople give me 3 deaths of D* Lawson 1856-1862, none of which are my man.
Any suggestions as to where David's regiment might have been 1857-1861, and whether Helen is likely to have been with him.
Many thanks in advance.
Ellen.
Often happens: the "putting your thoughts in order" bit that is required to pose the question often has that effect. I've done it myself.. more times than I care to remember!