I am looking for lead on a Scottish branch of my family in regards to one Alexander Anderson born July 24 1820, Parish of Redgorton, Perthshire, Scotland, son of William Anderson and Margaret Guthrie. Alexander was a gardener of note commencing an apprenticeship with Messrs Dickson and Turnbull, nurserymen, Perth. The nurseries at the time were under the superintendence of Mr Anderson (a relative?). Alexander was to move on eventually to Kingston House in Dorsetshire where he was to commence work in September 1848. He was to spend at least 28 years (and I suspect more years) working there as a Gardener. Apparently he was quite an expert on the cultivation of pears and had success in competition at the Royal Horticultural of London and Royal Caledonian Horticultural societies – despite having to operate in what is said to be an “ungenial climate”. I believe that Alexander was to die on July 12 1896. Most of Alexander’s other siblings and his parents were to move from Kinnoull to Australia over a period from 1848 leaving only one brother – Laurence to stay on in Perth. Any information on Alexander would be appreciated. Viv Gugger Geelong, Australia __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com