Hi Andrea,
The extensive ALLAN collection caught my eye. I'm particularly stuck and looking for this Midlothian branch that starts with Alexander Allan and Christian Watt.

Alexander ALLAN
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Birth: ~1762 Midlothian, Scotland ?
Death: aft 1796 Liberton, Midlothian, Scotland ?
Father: ALLAN (1730-)
Marriage: ~1784 Not Found - Familysearch.org IGI
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Spouse: Christian WATT
Birth: Jan 1766 Newbattle, Midlothian, Scotland
Death: aft 1796 Liberton, Midlothian, Scotland ?
Father: James WATT (~1721->1765)
Mother: Christian WALKER (~1740->1767)

Children
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1 M: Alexander ALLAN
Birth: bef 17 Aug 1788 Liberton, Edinburgh, Scotland
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2 M: John ALLAN
Birth: May 1790 Liberton, Edinburgh, Scotland
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3 M: William ALLAN
Birth: bef 16 Aug 1792 Liberton, Edinburgh, Scotland
Death: aft 1832 bef 1864
Spouse: Elizabeth “Betty” RENNIE
Marriage: 5 Jul 1816 (M) Liberton, Edinburgh, Scotland
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4 M: Robert ALLAN
Birth: May 1794 Liberton, Midlothian, Scotland
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5 M: James ALLAN
Birth: Jun 1796 Liberton, Edinburgh, Scotland
Spouse: Janet MOODIE
Marriage: 21 Apr 1820 Cockpen, Midlothian, Scotland


Notes for Alexander ALLAN
Not Found on Midlothian Microfiche Marriages (6025685 #0027)to 1855. April 16,2003 FHC Big Bear Lake, dj


Notes for Christian WATT
Death date estimated to be after birth of last known child, James.

Another Christian Watt born 24 Jan 1764to Allexander Watt and Marion Steenson St. Cuthbert’s Edinburgh 685.2/8 FR 2179
Note: 5 years between marriage date and birth of first known son. dj

Might you go into this geographical location with your ALLANs?
Diane