This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: farfarloon Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ans.general/6008.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My first thought is to look at the 1861 census. I can't think of a free site off hand but you caouls invest in a few (minimum 30) credits at www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk . You should search for either or both Alexander and George, ages by then 8 and 6. In case there is any doubt as to the ages you could use dates of birth, I usually allow a year or two either way in case of error in my first search. This costs one credit each to see the shortlist. Careful selection ... like exact age and living in Dundee ... might get the right persons in one go. This should give you the household in which one or both brothers are living. It would not surprise me if this was the household of the mother's family (Ferguson) or maybe the father's (Jackson). Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.