Hello Folks! Part of the elimination process!! Does anyone lay claim to these McPHERSONS - passengers on board the ARIADNE to Maryborough, Queensland, on 8th October, 1862: McPHERSON, Donald, aged 25 years - Blacksmith; McPHERSON, Margaret, aged 23 years; McPHERSON, James, aged 31 years, Blacksmith; McPHERSON, Mary, aged 20 years; McPHERSON, Jessie, aged 1 year; McPHERSON - Infant born on voyage. [All from Scotland - no Town or County] The surnames of others on board the ARIADNE - at least on the page I have copied, include: McDonald, McKenzie, Orr, Perry, Ross, Roberts, Robson, Ready, Stevens, Shellard, Stone; Would be please to supply further details if these are possible connections for you. Thanks for your interest, assistance, and patience. Jennifer *********************************************************************** Jennifer Lambert Tracey Historical Archaeologist Cultural Heritage Research Centre UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA Tel. / Fax (02) 6295 6795 Mobile Tel. 0419 011 860 e-mail: jtracey@ozemail.com.au http://www.ozemail.com.au/~jtracey/ ***********************************************************************