Robert McCreath, grocer and spirit dealer in Elderslie, married Janet Aitchison in Paisley on 30 November 1805.
They had a family of eleven children – only two of whom were sons.
John McCreath (1806-1878) Married (i) Janet Wilson (ii) Margaret Algie.
Ann (Annie) McCreath (1807-1901) Married George Caldwell.
Agnes McCreath (1809-??) No biographical information.
Janet McCreath I (1810-bef. 1811) Died in infancy.
Janet McCreath II (1811-1885) Married John Steel.
Helen McCreath (1816-1880) Married James Lang.
Mary McCreath (??-??) No biographical information)
Jean (Jane) McCreath (1818-1886) Married John Jardine.
Robert McCreath (1821-1896) Married Charlotte Renton
Marion McCreath (1824-1916) Married William Buchanan
Isabella McCreath (1825-1905) Married William Patrick