Thomas SHATTON was born abt 1732. He married Betty BRASH abt 1770, certainly in the broad Edinburgh / Lothians, probably in West Lothian, possibly Dalmeny. The couple settled in Betty Brash's 'home town' of Abercorn WLN, farming there for many years at Duntarvie and Totleywells. The SHOTTON spelling did turn up, amongst others. But the surname evolved, first to CHATTIE and finally by 1850s to CHATHAM.

The only people I've come across as candidate parents are John SHATTON and Jane BULLINGALL: they married 22 Jun 1732 in Rotterdam!

Anyone know of possible strays from Northumberland that might fit the bill?