A significant number of Jacob McLean’s descendants have, even to the present day, remained on the farms of Wigtownshire. This continuity is perhaps best seen in the family of the eldest son, William (born 11 June 1838 at Killintringan, Portpatrick; died 28 November 1920, Awhirk, Stoneykirk).
William, a Farm Labourer, married Charlotte Wilson at West Muntloch, Kirkmaiden on the 24 October 1861.
Initial researches had revealed three of their children – James McLean, John Todd McLean and William McLean. A further four, Agnes McLean, Elizabeth McLean, Jane McLean and Alexander Todd McLean, were identified through charts received from Nelson McLean, who for some considerable time has been engaged in tracing Jacob’s descendants.
The seven children of William McLean and Charlotte Wilson:
James McLean born 18 November 1861, West Muntloch, Kirkmaiden. Married Agnes Laughlin.
Agnes McLean born 23 August 1863, Drumbreddan, Stoneykirk.
Elizabeth McLean born 8 February 1866, Auchleach, Stoneykirk.
John Todd McLean born 7 February 1869, Auchleach, Stoneykirk. Married Martha Knox Hews.
Jane McLean born 15 March 1871, Auchleach, Stoneykirk.
William McLean born 13 December 1874, Auchleach, Stoneykirk.
Alexander Todd McLean born 3 October 1876, Auchleach, Stoneykirk.
William McLean died, age 83, on 28 November 1920 at Awhirk. He was survived by Charlotte.