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John Drummond and Janet Reid

John Drummond (c. 31st October 1802) was a son of William Drummond and Barbara Groat. He was with the family when they moved to Pharay.

John married Janet Reid (b. 18th July 1807) about 1826. Jane was the daughter of Henry Reid and Elizabeth Hercus. Her father was born in Westray and her mother in Papa Westray and they were living at Northhouse, Papa Westray in 1851.

John and Janet had nine children who were all born in Pharay:

• William Drummond, born 27th July 1827 who married three times

• Thomas Reid Drummond, born 12th August 1829 and married May Miller

• Stewart Drummond, born 12th November 1831 who married Elizabeth Drever

• Ann Drummond, born 20th September 1834 who married Stewart Gullion Groat

• John Drummond, born 3rd October 1837 who married Margaret Benston

• Alexander Drummond, born 7th March 1840 who married Jemima Benston. Jemima was a sister of Margaret Benston.

• Mary Drummond, born 20th May 1842 who married James Groat. James was a brother of Stewart Groat.

• David Drummond, born 27th April 1845 who married Janet Fraser

• Barbara Drummond, born 10th April 1847; died 13th April 1851.

The family were at the Bu in 1841 and the Ness thereafter. In 1861, John is described as a crofter of 33 acres. The occupations of sons John and Alexander at this time were given as fishermen. Of the older brothers and sisters, William was still at the Ness where he formed a separate household with his wife. He was also a fisherman.

Janet died at the Ness on 30th May 1864 and John died there on 27th April 1885. Both are buried in the Pharay kirkyard.