Re: Paton in Bankfoot, Scot.> Ontario,Canada
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In reply to:
Paton in Bankfoot, Scot.> Ontario,Canada
5/26/01
My family originated (as far as I know) in Auchtergaven, and my great grandfathers sister is known to have been born in "Bellston" which is, of course, the Belstane you mention.His father was a Thomas Paton,whose wedding we have ,but we have not found either his birth or death record.
Belstane appears to be in an enclave of Methven parish, surrounded on three sides by Auchtergaven, so it makes research tricky. My grandfather was born in Bankfoot,so they moved about a bit.
I am interested in connecting what I can and also in your staement that there were generations of Paton soldiers living there.
Alex Paton.