John GOVAN Chr. June 2, 1709 in Peebles, Peebles, Scotland.  He married Janet SMEAL or SMAILL (Janet SMEAL or SMAILL died on January 27, 1743.) on  June 3, 1736 in Eddleston, Peebles, Scotland.
#2 spouse of John GOVAN-Mary LAIDLAW married February 28, 1746.

John GOVAN and Janet SMEAL or SMAILL had the following children:

Daughter, Marion GOVAN Chr. April 2, 1738 in Eddleston, Peebles, Scotland.

x Son, William GOVAN Chr. October 7, 1739 in Eddleston, Peebles, Scotland.  He married Jean GIBSON on June 17, 1766.  William GOVAN died on February 10, 1818.

Son, James GOVAN Chr. June 7, 1741 in Eddleston, Peebles, Scotland.