William McCreath (1798-1874) married Mary Sharp (??-1883). He was a Weaver and a Chelsea Pensioner. The couple lived at 3 Miller Street, Paisley. William’s death certificate informant was his brother-in-law, David Sharp.

Mary had married twice – first to William Dickson and then to William McCreath.

Mary died, age 69, at Niddry Street, Paisley on 9 April 1883.

The 1861 Census lists the family of William and Mary as:

William McCreath     60        Head     Married     Chelsea Pensioner

Mary McCreath          47       Wife      Married

John McCreath           10       Son       Scholar

Mary Dickson               20       Step-daughter      Cotton Thread Spooler.

John McCreath married Mary McKinlay. He was a Journeyman Joiner (Cartwright).