thanks
yes I am jumping between ,perhaps I will stick to the other thread to help avoid confusion. I have a fair amount on the Patons and have been looking for many years now.even before my internet days. however I have never come across the name Whitefield. Although I believe it is a well known name in the Lanarkshire area. Miska. PS I wonder if there is a James Broun, it seems odd that he's missed out.