Neil is - father of Merren's Ruby there were 2 Sutherland families in the UM area - Tallangatta etc, just enough toconfuse but James I doubt it (g). Not to my knowledge. Thanks D ----- Original Message ----- From: "Christine" <wildmob@dodo.com.au> To: <AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 10:48 AM Subject: Re: [HC] Sutherland > Hi Denise > > Was Neil S also the singer sewing machine travelling rep whom came into > contact with those notorious stumps on quite a few occassions?? > & James? the embezzler from Towong Shire one of yours?? > > Chris > On Sunday, October 24, 2004, at 10:45 PM, Denise wrote: > >> Ruby was bridesmaid at the wedding of Jessie Haeffner on 22nd May 1895. - >> Jessie was my grandmother and Ruby was her niece. >> >> Peter Zip - this would interest you - I'm sure I've sent this to you for >> your friend? >> Denise >> >> The Marriage of Mr. Harold Clements Allen (accountant Bank of Vic >> Wilaura) eldest son of the late Mr. Frederick Allen the well known >> Brewery proprietor and Mrs. Allen of High St Beechworth to Miss Ruby Jane >> Sutherland eldest daughter of Mr. Neil Sutherland (secretary of the Ovens >> District Hospital, Beechworth) and Mrs. Sutherland was >