4. William² Skirving (Robert¹) was born Kirkcaldy August 14, 1793 and was christened Kirkcaldy, August 18, 1793.

He married Margaret Watson Cupar, Fife, February 11, 1823. Margaret was born in Cupar October 11, 1800 and was the daughter of James Watson and Jean Willock.

William's occupation: Merchant draper Kirkcaldy, 1824.

William Skirving and Margaret Watson had the following children:

6 i. Robert Watson³ Skirving was born in Kirkcaldy March 1, 1824. He was baptized Kirkcaldy, March 19, 1824.

7 ii. James Davidson Skirving was born Kirkcaldy June 28, 1826. He was baptized Kirkcaldy, July 21, 1826.

+ 8 iii. Jean Skirving was born November 18, 1827.

9 iv. William Skirving was born Kirkcaldy August 14, 1829. William died July 15, 1830 Kirkcaldy, at less than one year of age. His body was interred 1830 in Kirkcaldy Church Yard.

10 v. William Skirving was born Glasgow - Green Hill St. January 8, 1832.

11 vi. Alexander Skirving was born in Anderston Quay, Glasgow February 16, 1834.

12 vii. Martha Skirving was born in Anderston Quay, Glasgow February 16, 1836.

13 viii. Margaret Skirving was born in Hughhead, Govan Rd, Glasgow December 4, 1839.

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