Brechin is a former royal burgh in Angus, Scotland. Traditionally Brechin is often described as a city because of its cathedral and its status as the seat of a pre-Reformation Roman Catholic diocese.
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In September, 1776, ye 15th day, was Married to Margret Graham, Daughter to Capt. John Graham, of Duchray, in the County of Perth. She died on the 10th of August, 1781, and left three daughters, Christy, Mary, and Jean.
March 3rd, 1799.-Mary Straton, my Second Daughter, got herself Married to a Lieut. Biggar of the 15th Regmt. of Foot, contrary to my wishes'.
