Looking for information on Elizabeth Pearson who married William Herd in 1786 in Fife. Children are: William, Alex, David Penman, John and James. Who are her parents and siblings? Any descendants?

Wife's mother was a Pearson who originate so far to Kilconque in Fire but have spread to mother-in- laws family in Kinross. Would appear that majority of pearsons in Fife area originate from Dunfermline in 1600 - 1700 once capital of Scotland. Have visited most towns/villages in Fife area concerning Pearson family may be able to help, let me know.
Mike.

I have information back to George PEARSON marrying Ann (Agnes) NICOL on July 1801 in Burntisland. Their son Robert married Janet MITCHELL on 21 May 1844 (24 May 1844) in Burntisland/ Kinghorn. They emigrated to Tasmania, Australia.

There was another family of PEARSON'S in Burntisland during the same period. I can give more details if you think you have any relevant information.

Regards
Heather

My Pearsons start with a family of four brothers in Kinglassie, Fife. I don't know who the parents are. I have: 1)James, m.1754, Kinglassie, to Elizabeth Martin, 2)David, m. 1749, Leslie, to Betty Kirk, 3)Andrew, who m. Miss Bogie, and 4)Alexander. #1)James and Elizabeth had: 1.Jean,1756, 2.Janet,1758, 3.Jean,1760, 4.Ann,1761, 5.Alexander,1763,and 6.Margaret,1765. My ancestor, Elizabeth Pearson, who m.1786 to William Herd, d. 1 feb 1857, age 96, Auchterderran. On the dc. her parents are listed as: James Pearson and Elizabeth Martin. This gives her a birthdate of 1761.(1857-96=1761) However, there is no bc for her born to these parents. There is a bc for an Elizabeth Pearson to Andrew Pearson in 1761. At this point, I'm not sure who her parents are. Any help appreciated.

In my husbands line: George PEARSON married Ann/Agnes NICOL on 17 July 1801. They had 7 children born in Burntisland, Fife: Elizabeth 1802; Margaret 1803; Christian 1805; John 1809; Alexander 1811; George 1816 and Robert 1820. Robert married Janet MITCHELL IN mAY 1844. Robert and Janet emigrated to Australia.

Dear Heather
Sorry for the delay in replying but I will try to help you if I can.
E-mail with info at the following address michaelsherman@talktalk.net
Mike

Sorry about the delay may have info that could be of help e-mail me at michaelsherman@talktalk.net with info you need.

margaret daughter of george married arthur dow in 1822 at ferry port on craig/Forgan. This means banns were read in both places.
alexander son of george married susan sinclair in november 1834.
there is also a george pearson who married margaret campbell in 1842 at burntisland.
have more e-mail me

more infor the following are the graves of pearsons buried in leslie
Marion Pearson died 9/1/1787 in grandfathers grave.
Robert Pearson died 25/7/1787
David Pearson died 18/12/1792
Marion Pearson died 18/12/1792
John Pearson son of David 6/12/1805 feet of his other child
John Pearson son of Robert 23/12/1805
Agnes Pearson 6/12/no year
Marion Pearson 6/12/ no year
Christian Pearson 19/2/1776
Gielles Pearson 8/1/ no year
David Pearson 8/1 no year
Christien Pearson 9/5/1854

I also have a copy of the parish entry of the birth of Christian Pearson born 15th Feb 1782 to David Pearson and Margaret Kay at Leslie.

There was also a David Pearson born 1727 who married Margaret Greig born 1731 in Leslie.
Children 1. David either 5th or 15th Sept 1753, 2.Robert
12th Oct 1755, Annie 2nd July 1758 all born in Leslie.

As yet I have not been able to get back past George PEARSON marrying Ann NICOL in Burntisland Fife in 1801. All their children were born in Burntisland.