John Aikin born Scotland

[LSpegal]

Thanks Ruskie for that info! I will certainly try to track down an original! Appreciate the feedback, Lisa

[LSpegal]

Oh gosh, this one says born Ireland? at least the transcription does, the letter on the image might be an "S" though..... at least you found it, thanks so much!!
Lisa

[LSpegal]

Just wanted to keep you updated, I got some possible replies in a group I'm in, here's the link:

http://www.genealogywise.com/group/scotlandandscottishancestry

It's been suggested he may have had two weddings (based on info posted), one in Dalston, the other in SCT. (something to follow up on anyhow).

[Ruskie]

How interesting Lisa. 

So this is a close match - except yours is John and this one is James:
JAMES AITKEN = MARY SKILTON
1 SEP 1798
Low Church
Paisley
Renfrew
Scotland

Could be a completely different couple. Or might the names have been mixed up?

Have you checked the marriage on Scotlands People?
http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/
Are you familiar with this site?

You may not get any more information so don't be too disappointed. The OPR's can be a bit hit and miss.

[LSpegal]

Hi Ruskie,
Yeah, might not be connected at all, hard to say. As for Scotland's people, I don't have a sub and it will only tell me how many results it found unless I DO have one. Went there to see what I could find...
I just can't afford any subscriptions really, I have ancestry on a month basis, probably won't have it next month,so trying to get what I can while the getting's good as they say. Have been posting to all the forums and message boards I can find too, in hopes someone out there might be connected or able to help.
I think I'll look at what I can order thru the LDS that's my next most economical solution.
Will keep you all updated, thanks again, Lisa

[Ruskie]

Lisa,

You need to join Scotlands People and purchase credits rather than a subscription.

Minimum purchase is £6 for 30 credits. It's really the best value around, but you need to be careful with your searches, and it's easy to get carried away because certificates etc can be immediately downloaded (instant gratification  ).

I'm not sure if this is still valid but you can join this site which gives some free credits to Scotlands People:
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,436939.0.html
It's an offer they do fairly regularly so worth keeping an eye on Ancestral Scotland. You can also get friends and relatives to sign up and give you their credits. 

Good luck with it all.

[Joyful]

HI Lisa

I had a few spare credits at SPeople so looked it up for you

All it says is 'Sept 1st James Aitken and Mary Skilton both in this parish'
Year 1798. In the margin is written Aitken and underneath EX 17th.

Don't think it will help except for elimination purposes. It was Low Church Paisley Renfrew.

Joy

[LSpegal]

HI Lisa

I had a few spare credits at SPeople so looked it up for you

All it says is 'Sept 1st James Aitken and Mary Skilton both in this parish'
Year 1798. In the margin is written Aitken and underneath EX 17th.

Don't think it will help except for elimination purposes. It was Low Church Paisley Renfrew.

Joy

Well thank you Joy, that was very kind of you to do. I just hate for people to waste credits on my research, I mean you have to buy them and all. Anyway, thank you so much!
Lisa
ps: if there's ever anything I can do to help you, just ask!!

[Joyful]

You're welcome Lisa....people help me and I like to return the favour.
What goes round comes round.

Joy