This is the 1851 entry for John McTurk, husband of Catherine Connell, father to John b. 1870. Mother is Jane Todd. Marriage showing for his parents on 26 JUN 1842 Glencairn, Dumfries. Everyone showing as born in Glencairn:
John McTurk 33, agri. lab.
Jane McTurk 32
Janet McTurk 9
John McTurk 7
Jane McTurk 2
Address: Dunreggan, Glencairn, Dumfriesshire
By 1861 John, age 17, is lodging in Carsphairn, Kirkcudbrightshire and working as a surface drainer. His father is also showing as lodging there, age 43, same occupation.
By 1871, John is married to Catherine Connell and living in Glasgow with new family.
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