Thank you to Alison, Andy, Gavin, Les, Ray and Rodi. You have all given me great information. I have been using www.geograph.org.uk for most of my map searches. It is difficult to understand the patterns of movement of a particular family so this helps to send me in the right direction. I do know that they are not as valuable as the OS maps from NLS because they are not as accurate to the time period I am researching. I am doing my research from across the pond in the US so at this point accessing the Kirk Session archives is not an option. Certainly something I will add to my list of to do's when we visit Scotland again. Each piece of the puzzle is appreciated and does help tremendously in putting the picture together. Your input has been invaluable, pointing me in the right direction. The information I have been using for John Smith was way off and I couldn't understand why I was having so much trouble making sense of this family. Andy, you were a great help in that regard. Having the Statutory Death record, the information in the 1861 & 1871 Census records now makes sense. Gavin, Ray and Les, your input is always appreciated. Whenever any of you respond I pay attention. Thank you all again, Jo-AnneANESFHS #16407

On 04/02/2014 06:19, Jo-Anne HUBER wrote: > ... I am doing my research from across the pond in the US so at this point accessing the Kirk Session archives is not an option. You could always employ a professional researcher to do the necessary. It wouldn't necessarily cost a huge amount - and any reputable researcher would give you an estimate before starting the work. I have, in the past, employed such researchers to dig out stuff in Archives I could not easily get to (such as the UK National Archives in London) and have been satisfied with the cost and the result. Gavin Bell