My wife's maternal grandparents were William Bowie born 1862 in Dalry and Agnes Thompson Barnes born 1865 in Kilmarnock. They had at least 4 children; Alfred 1891-1917; Flora Richmond (my wife's mother) 1893-1930; William Arthur 1896-1916; and John William about whom nothing more is known.

William Bowie's father was also a William who died before 1881. He was a weaver in a cotton mill. He was married to Ann about whom nothing more is known.

Agnes Barnes' father was John Barnes born 1839 in Riccarton. His wife's name is not known. She seems to have died before 1881. John Barnes' father was Robert Barnes born 1806 in Kilmarnock and was a weaver. He was married to Agnes born 1807 in Riccarton. No other children are known.

Most of the above information came from the 1881 census. I wonder if there is any connection ?

Howard Pate, Greenwich, NY, USA.