Seeking information on William (Samuel) Oliphant born 1741 at Mount Oliphant, near Alloway, Ayrshire. Father Matthew James born C.1715 ln Ireland. The Oliphant family occupied the Mt. Oliphant farm prior to Robert Burns family move to the farm in 1766

I have an early biography of Robert Burns although there is no publication date the book is published by Thomas Y. Crowell & Co. New York: 46 East 14th Street. Boston: 100 Purchase Street. Titled" The Complete Works of Robert Burns" Biography was done by Alexander Smith. In the book he states "In 1766 william Burnes removed to the farm of Mount Oliphant in the parish of Ayr; but the soil was sour and bitter, and on the death of Mr. Ferguson, to whom Mount Oliphant belonged, the management of the estate fell into the hands of a factor, of whom all the world has heard." It gives no mention of the Oliphants but perhaps you could find a sale to Mr. Ferguson. Hope this helps.