OPR baptisms Auchinleck 22 Jun 1727, John Purdie in Knockcron had a son baptised called William
Horse Tax 1797-98 George Irvine, Knockroon , 3 horses.
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| John Mongomery & Jeannie Samson farmers marriage CC 1917 |
Barony of Auchinleck - Rented Lands
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Knockroon which included Braehead of Knockroon, was acquired with Underwood from John Boswell in 1790. It was let to Alexander Irvine in 1782 and to George Irvine in 1786 and 1795.
The History of Auchinleck Village & Parish - Dane Love
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Knockcroon in 1691
Dumfries House Estate - John Samson
c1850-1899 Dumfries House Estate - William Samson (1814-1882)
-1915 Dumfries House Estate - James Samson (1844-1915)
1915 -1941 Dumfries House Estate - William Samson (1855-1944)
-c1980 Dumfries House Estate - John Auld
OPRs Parish of Auchinleck
Valuation Rolls 1855 to 1940 - There is a William Samson shown as tenant of Knockroon. The property is shown as Marquis of Bute. In 1895 14 houses are shown on the land and William Samson is shown as tenant of 7 of them.
1885 Valuation Rolls - Owner The Most Noble The Marquis of Bute, John Patrick Crichton Stuart. 1865 to 1940 tenant shown as William Samson (presumably not the same one).
William Boswell formerly residing in Knockroun died 28/11/1754
John Gibson age 73 formerly residing in Knockroun died 27/1/1753
James Irvine age 22 formerly residing in Knockroun died 25/7/1786. Son of George Irvine. Cause of death - fever
David Wyllie formerly resident in Knockroun died 29/1/1753. Son of James Wyllie
The 1851 census shows William Samson 36 farmer of 70 acres employing 2 labourers along with his wife Elizabeth 38 (Alexander), son John 7, daughter Mary 5, daughter Jean Smith Samson 3, infant daughter Elizabeth and 2 female farm servants.
The 1851 census shows William Samson 36 farmer of 70 acres employing 2 labourers along with his wife Elizabeth 38 (Alexander), son John 7, daughter Mary 5, daughter Jean Smith Samson 3, infant daughter Elizabeth and 2 female farm servants.
The 1861 census shows William Samson 46 farming 70 acres employing 1 man and 2 women assisted by his wife Elizabeth 47, son James 16, daughter Mary 14, daughter Jane Smith Samson 12, daughter Elizabeth 9, son William 5, 1 ploughman, 1 dairymaid and 1 female domestic servant.
In 1871 William Smith 57 is a farmer of 80 acres assisted by his wife Elizabeth 59, son James 27, daughter Jane Smith Samson 23, daughter Eliza 20, son William 16, 1 male farm servant, 2 female farm servants and 1 female domestic servant.
1881 census shows William Samson 67 and wife Elizabeth 68 are farming 97 acres arable employing 2 girls. Also on the farm are sons James 36 and William 21. The two girls are Margaret Niven 19 and Janet Anderson, domestics.
1881 census shows William Samson 67 and wife Elizabeth 68 are farming 97 acres arable employing 2 girls. Also on the farm are sons James 36 and William 21. The two girls are Margaret Niven 19 and Janet Anderson, domestics.
William Samson died 11/2/1882 at Knockroon Farm and sons William & James took over.
The 1891 census show son William Samson 36 farming Knockroon with the assistance of his unmarried brother James. William now has a wife Jeannie (Jane Young Arthur) 26 and 2 sons William 5 and James 3. Mother Elizabeth a widow of 79 also lives there.
The 1901 census shows Knockroon being farmed by William Samson 46 assisted by his unmarried brother James 57. Also living there are William's wife Jeanie Y. 36, their sons William 15, James 13 and Hugh 5 and daughters Jeanie Y.A. 9, Elizabeth A. 7 and Mary M. 3. They are assisted by 1 female general domestic and 1 male farm servant.
Probate: Ayr 18/3/1882
Conf. of William Samson, farmer, Knockroon, Parish of Auchinleck who died 11/2/1882 at Knockroon aforesaid testate. Granted to John Samson, Knockroon aforesaid and William Samson residing there. Executors.
Auchinleck Cemetery
Lair Ref. No. 250
Er John Samson, Knockroon IMO fa James 7/9/1821 55, mo Jane Smith 27/6/1834 79, sis Mgt 7/2/1862 53.
Lair Ref. No. 251
Er William Samson, Knockroon d 11/2/1882 68 TTMO da Jan 11/3/1854 7mths, wife Elizabeth Alexander Samson d Knockroon 10/9/1900 90, son Jams 25/4/1916 71.
Lair Ref. No. 570
ILMO Jas Samson d Knockcroon 9/4/1912 23, mo Jeanie d Killoch, Ochiltree 6/2/1943 78, fa Wm d Killoch 6/4/1944 89 (s John 19/4/1969 64)
Valuation Rolls 1855 to 1940 - There is a William Samson shown as tenant of Knockroon. The property is shown as Marquis of Bute. In 1895 14 houses are shown on the land and William Samson is shown as tenant of 7 of them.
1885 Valuation Rolls - Owner The Most Noble The Marquis of Bute, John Patrick Crichton Stuart. 1865 to 1940 tenant shown as William Samson (presumably not the same one).
