Hi Mary Yes, you have the right list, especially as many of the MCSWAINs from the 'Edward Johnstone' settled in the Western District. The descendants of John, to whom I'm connected, settled around Sandford and Casterton, the children of Norman settled around the Purnim, Warrnambool area, Donald moved to Sealake, Christy died at Euroa, and Jessie, aged 34, at Purnim. Would love to know more about Ewen (Hughie). I didn't have any record of what happened to him. I still have McSwain cousins living in Casterton. Look forward to hearing from you. I've put this reply on the list in case there are other MCSWAIN descendants lurking. Cheers Beryl O'Gorman Greensborough Victoria Australia List Admin > When I joined this list I was not sure if it was the right one for the > MCSWAIN families who arrived at Portland on the Edward Johnstone, 3 Sept > 1854, so I was given confidence by Beryl's mention of Portland. > Now, to get on to the families - do you know there is a web site at > http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/bryanfkeddy/hies-edward.html > which gives an annotated passenger list of the Edward Johnstone? > I would be very keen to correspond with anyone who has connections with the > McSWAINs.