Ann McCrae (c1836 - aft 1911) Ann McCrae was born in ca 1836 and was baptised in New Cumnock. The baptism presumably took place in the ‘new’ church built in 1833. The baptism was not straight-forward. Ann McRae’s parents are stated to be William McCrae and Margaret Hyslop. This couple were also listed as Ann’s parents on her marriage record 20 years later. They were not married and ‘took upon discipline’ from the Kirk session in March 1836, i.e. were reprimanded for having a child out of wedlock. The baptism was then presumably allowed. Minutes from New Cumnock Kirk Session :
Baptism : Ann McCrae : 27 Mar 1836 New Cumnock - 1st February 1836 This day the Session met and was constituted present. The Moderator, Messrs Guthrie, Ferguson and Lennox Elders. It being intested that John Patrick, John McKnight, William McCrae and Margaret Hyslop were de of having upon Church discipline. It was agreed that the Rev Mr Kirkland should confer with them and report at next meeting of Session. New Cumnock - 9th March 1836 This day the Session met and was constituted present The Moderator, Messrs Arthur, Guthrie, Lennox and Ferguson. Mr Frankland reported that he had conferred with John Patrick, John McKnight, William McCrae and Margaret Hyslop, Katherine Wilson and it was agreed that they should be taken upon discipline on the following Sabbath.