Grierson/

The following information was recorded in the old parochial registers of
Troqueer, a parish of Kircudbrightshire. Note that the writing of Stoneyheugh
or its variations (Stonyhaugh etc) is open to interpretation and varies each
time it appears. It is presumed to be a farm. No mention of Stoneyheugh can be
found in geographical indexes. In the 1881 Census, however, the location of
'Starry Hugh' occurs between Sloans Yard and Garrock Cottage, in the
Troqueer Parish. In 1881, it was populated by the Beattie, Copland and
Forteath families, none of which names appear in this family tree.
Current maps show Starryheugh Farm, Sloan's Yard and Curriestanes in close proximity to Cargenbridge, all being close to Maxwelltown and Troqueer.

Marg daughter of John Grierson and Mary Burgess baptised 8 June 1817

Born Dec 5 John son of John Grierson and Mary Burgess, Stoneyheugh(?)
baptised Dec 10 1820

Born June 14 Janet daughter of John Grierson and Mary Burgess,
Stoneyheugh(?) baptised June 20 1824

Born April 26 Mary daughter of John Grierson and Mary Burgess,
Stoneyheugh(?) baptised April 29 1827

Nov 28 1830 James Broadfoot and Jean Grierson of Troqueer,
their proclamation
(editor - followed by "3" in the shillings column)

Born March 6 Catherine daughter of John Grierson and Mary Burgess,
Stoneyheugh(?) baptised March 13 1831

Born Jan 17 Sarah daugher of James Broadfoot and Jean Grierson,
Cargenbridge baptised Jan 28 1834

("Cargenbridge: A settlement of Nithsdale in Dumfries and Galloway,
Cargenbridge lies on the Cargen Pow, nearly 2 miles (3km) south west of
Dumfries" - from Gazetteer for Scotland)

Born March 14 Elizabeth daughter of John Grierson and Mary Burgess,
Stoneyheugh(?) baptised March 16 1834

Born March 21 Maryane(?) Cowan daugher of Wm Graham and Marg(?)
Grierson, Maxwelltown baptised April 8 1838
(editor's note - not known if this is connected; there is no mention of illegitimacy whereas
this occurs frequently in the register)