I am a direct descendant of David Strickler ESPIE, said to have been born in Pennsylvania, USA, to Jacob/Joseph ESPIE and Mary/Polly nee BEAUMAN. circa 1828. Family rumour has them originating in Leith, Midlothian, Firth of Fourth, Scotland. I am not so sure. Ireland may be a bet. Lived in Russells Creek, Tanjil, Hill End and Willow Grove area. His wife was Harriet TOGHILL nee VARNEY. Any others from his family out there? I have his entry into Sydney, but I am still trying to verify his parents and origins. I correspond with a few other "cousins", but we have no other new "facts" at this time. Regards, Wynnette Ford ( My mother Winsome was the Espie) Tasmanian branch.