Hi Alan, On the 1851 for Sorn there's an Alexander Goldie, aged 53, hand loom weaver born New Milns, Ayrshire. he has a wife Marget and children Andrew, Mary Janet Jean Elizabeth Agnes and granddaughter Marget Morrison. All except the last two born New Milns and they were born Catrine. There's a gap between Andrew 34 and Mary 23 so I would guess there were other sons and daughters - possibly another Alexander or Alan. I'd be very interested in any replies you get for this question as I have rather elusive Goldies in Ayrshire. Cheers, Mary Bigger. Stronger. Faster. Sign up for a New Free Email Account at http://MyEmail.com