This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: nerreman Surnames: arnot, russell, murdoch Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/13988/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello List, This is my first message to the board. I have been researching my Arnot family for a long time and have finally finished the Australian family history. My problem now is that I do not have the connections to Irvine in Scotland which is where they came from. I know a little bit about where they were and what they did, but I cannot find any information about their families. They are as follows. Andrew Arnot Born 1815 in Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland. He married Agnes Parker Russell on July 2nd, 1844. Agnes Parker Russell, born approx 1821 is the daughter of Alexander Hamilton Russell, Master Shoemaker of Halfway St. He was born approx 1788 in Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland.Her mother was Margaret Murdoch, born approx 1793, also at Irvine. They married in October 21st 1815. I believe they left Scotland around 1848, but really don't know how, or where to or on what ship, or if indeed they really did leave. Alexander is said to have had two brothers who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. other than that, i know nothing of either of their families. They arrived in Australia in 1849 in early April on the "Hydaspes" with two of their children. Margaret, born 1845 and David, born 1846. I do know, from family writings that Andrew was a teacher at the Poor Relief School, and that his children were baptised at the Poor Relief Church in Irvine. His father ws said to be a cooper and dancing teacher. I am really stuck with finding information and would appreciate it if someone could kindly help. 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.