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Hi Nicole,

My David Anderson Reid was the only Reid brother not to leave Scotland, so I am not much help with the New Zealand Reids. I do know that his brother Smollett Henderson Reid was the father of Georgina Reid, who married George William Morley and they had at least one son, named Smollett, but I'm afraid I don't know much else. Do you know who your David A Reid buried in Auckland is?

Sorry I couldn't help more but I will have a look through the information I have to see if there is anything else.

Michael

The David A Reid is "David Alexander Reid" son of Smollet Henderson and Jane Reid.

Hi Nick,

I came across this message board when I was looking into the origins of the name Smollett and I was wondering if you could help me. I am descended from Alexander and Smollett's younger brother David Anderson Reid born 1831 in Cramond. His eldest daughter from his first marriage was called Georgina as well, do you know if they were named after anyone?
I was also wondering if you know of the origins of their father David Reid. His birth was around 1792 in Edinburgh but I haven't found a record of it. His death certificate in 1861 states that his parents were David Reid (a writer?) and Catherine Skinner but I have found no record of them either.
 
Regards,
Michael

Hi Michael,

I am looking at the Reids at the moment trying to figure out if they are related or not.  I have a photo of a David A Reid, buried at Alfriston Cemetery, Auckland, New Zealand and Smollet Henderson Reid.  I know a Georgina Jane Smollett Reid married a Morley, but I am having trouble finding out if this is the same line I am on.  If anyone knows if he is related to the Methodist Minister William Morley in NZ, would be greatly appreciated.  I am new to this, so my apologies if I have done it wrong.

Nicole