David McCreath married Margaret Allan at Paisley on 16 January 1843.
David was a Tobacco Spinner. The family resided at 18 William Street, Glasgow.
He died on 1 March 1901, age 81and was survived by his wife, Margaret.
The informant was Sarah McCreath, daughter-in-law. His father’s details are consistent. Those of wife are given as Jane McCreath (ms Munro). Other evidence suggests this as an error of memory.
In 1891, the family is listed at 12 Canning Street, Calton as:
David McCreath 72 Head Tobacco Spinner
Margaret McCreath 69 Wife
Charles McCreath 28 Son Paper Ruler
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Children of David McCreath and Margaret Allan:
Jessie McCreath (1848-1914) married William McComb
David McCreath (1852-??) married Sarah Leith
Charles McCreath (1854-1933). Single.
John Allan McCreath (1855-??) married Mary Gibson
Elizabeth McCreath I (1856-1858) Died in infancy.
Margaret McCreath (1862-1862) Died in infancy.
Elizabeth McCreath II (1863-1867) Died in infancy.