I have just come across your posting about the Laidlaws. I have been researching the children of George Paterson and Jean Welsh of Eskdalemuir for several years. The families involved are:
Helen Paterson and Thomas Hope (my 3xggps), (inter alia) Merrylaw, Teviothead, Rox
Margaret Paterson and Peter Amos of Earlside, Cavers, Rox.
James Paterson and Margaret Brand of Terrona, Ewes, Dumfs.
Jane Paterson and Walter Irvine of Stanwix, Carlisle, Cumb.
Alison Paterson and Peter Little, MD of Langholm & Kirkmahoe, Dumf.
William Paterson of Twiglees, Eskdalemuir, Dumf. dsp.
I have no children for Margaret Amos & John Scott.
I think we are looking for the same people. Nigel