Tracing "Aitken" in pre 1700 Scotland.

Question

Tracing John Aitken born 1729, Greenhill, Auchenhay, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. He immigrated to Prince Edward Island in 1775.

Answer 1

There is a John Aitkin baptised in 1729 in Colvend who might be worth a closer look. His baptism record is on https://scotlandspeople.gov.uk. You can search for free and you can view the record image if you purchase credits. Parents: James Aitkin and Janet McLeduff.

Comments

Does the geography (proximity) make this likely?

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The proximity does make this possible. Thanks for the help.