↑"Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XTKR-68N : accessed 12 June 2015), Matthew Semple, 01 Jun 1811; citing , Avondale, Lanark, Scotland, reference - 2:16HVX6M; FHL microfilm 1,041,474.
Name: Matthew Semple Gender: Male Christening Place: , AVONDALE, LANARK, SCOTLAND Birth Date: 01 Jun 1811 Birthplace: , Avondale, Lanark, Scotland Father's Name: Andrew Semple Mother's Name: Jean Young