Fiddler/Composer (born c.1770, possibly in the Borders). Published 2 books: (1) "A Collection of Reels, Strathspeys & Jigs" Edinburgh (1801) 19pp. (2) "A Second Collection of Strathspeys, Reels, Jiggs, &c. ..." Edin. (n.d.) 23pp. [NLS: 2Bks. Glen 281]