This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KerryPatterson138 Surnames: McMurtrie, Patterson, Richardson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/269.2263/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My son is a direct descendent of Marion McMurtrie born 23 Jun 1816 and daughter of Helen Richardson and David McMurtrie of Dalmellington. She migrated to Australia and married Alexander Patterson of Blawerei, Berwickshire. They had 3 sons and 1 daughter. Her brothers, David born 31 Jan 1841 and William born 1 Sep 1818 also came to Australia and died here with large families surviving them. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.