This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jcarrz Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/14347.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks. i will look into that! I am now in Australia. I left Scotland in 2002 and travelled to Asia, ended up in Oz. My family are still in Ayrshire (my parents are from Kilmarnock). I have found a lady (relative) through lizzie dorans grandparents. Her father has a great Aunt Peggy, that is half sister to his someone (daughter of one of the Dorans folk in the tree.) She said Peggy is still alive, and has a great memory. I have asked her if she knows anything. I will also ask now if she heard of anyone emigrating to the US. Was is normal to leave a young child behind? I mean - the mother isn't anywhere either. it is horribly addictive isn't it - especially when you cant find something. I will keep looking until I have answers. Thank you for your help :) How is your search going? Jacqui 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.