Hi Leesa Have you heard of the booklet "Mallacoota Reflections' by the Mallacoota Historical Society 1990. It gives some information about the McDonald and Bruce families. It would appear that your Helen or Ellen is called Nelly (often used for Ellen) Smith. She married Lachlan McDonald and then later Robert Bruce. If you are unable to get this booklet, let me know and I will type out this part for you. Info in my book definitely ties in with your information. Regards Lori Fletcher