1851 Census In the 1851 Census Robert and Elizabeth are still living in the Castle area of New Cumnock. Jane and her son John had returned to the family home, presumably after the death of their uncle, John Hair, in 1848. I can’t find Marion in the 1851 Census so perhaps she had died. Robert McRae Head Mar Male 74 Agricultural lab (retired) New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland Elizabeth McRae Wife Mar Female 75 - Sorn, Ayrshire, Scotland Jane McRae Daughter Unm Female 48 House keeper New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland John McRae Grandson Unm Male 24 Agricultural lab New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland John McRae was Jane’s illegitimate son. His father was allegedly Henry O’Harra or Henry Reid. 1861 Census By 1861 Robert was living in his own as his wife Elizabeth had died. Robert McRae Head Widower 86 Retired Ag Labourer Old Cumnock Robert McCrae died on 14 Nov 1862 in Castle, New Cumnock. His son William McCrae was the witness on the official record. What happened to Jane and John? I shall endeavour to find out.