My name is Laura Pierson and I am searching for information on my husband's line.. George Brownlee b. c1765 possibly Ireland or Scotland, name of wife unknown. Children: 1.John, c1780 married Maria Lomax, 2.George Jr,c 1776, married Anna Richey, 3. Elizabeth, married Aaron Lomax, 4.Jane c1795 married Hugh Morrah, 5. Elsey, married Francis B. Clinkscales, 6. Sarah, marrried James Ritchey, 7. Isabella, married Robert Henson Kay. My husband is descended from Jane Brownlee who married Hugh Morrah ( Later spelled Morrow.) Any information on this line would be appreciated. Thanks, Laura

Ted, I came across an old email that you sent (dated 6/11/97) that I had meant to chase up. You mentioned that you were looking for an Andrew Jackson Brownlee, who migrated to Australia. You didn'y supply any details apart from being the son of James Brownlee and Eleanor Finical. Have you any dates. His age. What period 1800's/1900's?. I do obviously have quite a few Australian records having done research here for about 30years. Let me know as much as you know and I'll see what I can do. Regards Ian Brownlee PS If there is anyone else out there that is after Australian info, please don't hesitate to ask.

Writing in response to Kay's note. I am one of the newest of the *79* thanks to Betty. I am part of the Torfoot Brownlees that has grown through Washington Co., PA. I think that one of the purposes of maintaining our group is to support each others' ideas and to organize our interests and efforts. To that end, I believe that organizing a year 2000 trip would be outstanding. And now is the time to begin organizing such a trip. Trip schedule, accomodations, local arrangements, media coverage, and attendees all take considerable effort to coordinate. I am willing to stand up and volunteer my time to organize or assist in the organization of such an event. Is there anyone else with planning experience? I look forward to hearing from you all. Mark Bownlee

I went to Scotland in April 1996 and visited Torfoot Farm. Kay has asked me to share a little of my experiences with the rest of you, so here goes. I know some of you have heard this story before, so bear with me. I went to England and Scotland with a cousin who was not particularly interested in family history. She had been to England before, but this was my first trip, so she was my guide. I followed her lead except that I insisted the one thing I definitely wanted to do was to see if we could find Torfoot Farm. She did get excited about visiting Torfoot where our ancestors had lived. Neither of us having the nerve to drive in the British Isles, we took a bus from Glasgow to Hamilton to Strathaven (transportation is very good over there). We arrived early in the morning and checked into a Bed and Breakfast in a lovely old home which we later found out had been built by a Brownlee. We walked over to a nearby tea room for breakfast and struck up a conversation with a lady sitting at the next table. During the course of the conversation we of course mentioned Torfoot. She was fairly new to the area and didn't know about it. However, a group of elderly ladies sitting nearby overheard our conversation and said they would soon be joined by a woman who could tell us all about it. They spoke with such a strong gaelic accent that we couldn't understand them, but the other lady interpreted for us. When the other lady arrived she said she used to live at Torfoot and told us how to get there. The first lady insisted that she would wait while we finished breakfast and then take us to her house and arrange a taxi for us. Everyone there is so friendly. The taxi stopped first at the Drumclog church, built to commemorate the Battle of Drumclog. The driver turned off the meter and told us to go look around and take whatever photos we wanted. Then he drove us on to Torfoot which is just down hill from the Church. There was no one there so the taxi driver laid on his horn and the lady came running in from the barnyard. She was also very friendly and happy to answer our questions. She has so many visitors looking for their Brownlee roots that she keeps a list on her computer. She gave me a print out but I have misplaced it. Its here and I will find it eventually. The taxi driver had another appointment and could only give us an hour so we weren't able to spend as much time exploring and asking questions as I would have liked. The photos I took are on my Brownlees at Torfoot home page. Back in town we visited the cemetery. Thomas Brownlee, the 2nd Laird, is supposedly buried there, but I didn't know that at the time. There were quite a few Brownlee tombstones, but I didn't take time to copy them...remember I was with a cousin who didn't understand my fascination with old cemeteries. Then to the local library. We asked for books on local history and were given several. It was my cousin who discovered the book with the account of the English soldiers looking for Brownlee of Torfoot following the Battle of Drumclog, which you will also find on the home page. That got her more excited. Then to Strathaven Castle. This was first a home of the Douglas Clan and then the Hamiltons, and Lady Hamilton who deeded Torfoot to the Brownlees lived there. Unfortunately, there's not much left of it. The local tourist office is in a small building next to the castle. They were also very helpful. I was able to get a map of Lanarkshire there which shows Torfoot. Also bought a bagpipe Christmas ornament which plays 'Scotland the Brave' when you squeeze it. A real disappointment was that the museum which supposedly houses the flag that Thomas Brownlee rescued at the Battle of Drumclog was closed. Strathaven is a lovely little town, but suffering some from urban sprawl as most places are. Its still quite small and lodging for a large group might be a problem, although there are several B & Bs. However, Hamilton and Glasgow are close by within a hour or less drive. It was cold and rainy when we were in Glasgow so we didn't do very much. Have found since I returned that they have an excellent library where I wish I had spent the rainy day. And if you like the arts, Glasgow is the place to go. Edinburgh is historical and wonderful. Would have liked to spend more time there. We toured the Castle, of course, walked the Royal Mile and toured Holyrood. Also patronized several shops along the Royal Mile. Regrets: That I didn't know more about my Brownlee heritage before I went. That I didn't arrange to spend more time exploring Torfoot. That I didn't spend some time in Hamilton and visit Hamilton Castle which was the seat of the Hamilton family in Lanark. That my whole trip was just too short. I really need to go back. Scotland 2000 sounds good to me. Betty

1998 is here and our list is growing quite steadily. As of today, we are at *79*, wow, this is great. There has been a dialog this weekend about helping preserve the Torfoot Farm. What a concept. It is hard to imagine when sometimes it is hard even to just keep our own homes from falling apart. The constant upkeep, being an owner of a big 1960's home, I now have a better understanding. Anyway, I am getting off the subject. I love the idea of helping preserve a piece of us, history, something our children, grandchildren and so on can say they know about it and can see it for themselves. And seeing is believing. I would like to hear some feedback on the following: 1. Year 2000 trip to Scotland for the "Brownlee" group. To see the Torfoot Farm and tour area - requires financial planning and research. 2. Ian's idea of coming together and seeing what we can do to help. 3. What countries we all represent. I think if we can pull a group together to make this trip from all over several countries, states etc - it could be a media and genealogy event. There might even be an organization out there that can help make this trip possible. (you never know) Let me know what you think - even if it isn't a positive response - I want to know how everyone feels. Thanks Kay Cardwell-Davis Rootsweb Listowner Reddick Cardwell Brownlee

Dear Michael, Thanks heaps for your contribution. It will be filed for inclusion in the next edition. I would suggest however that you keep me updated of any new info that you come across. I have a special interest in that chart because it is possible that the James born in 1804 is my great great grandfather. The details that I have is as follows: James Brownlee born c1806 (so could be 1804), Wishawtoun, Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Occupation has been recorded as a Carter and as a Miller. Married Elizabeth Somerville, born 1811. They had issue 1. John Brownlee born c1836 at Wishawtoun, Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 2. Mary Brownlee born 14 August 1837 baptised 3 September 1837 Wishawtoun, Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland. (Must have died young before the second Mary born) 3. Robert Brownlee (Twin) born 28 December 1840 baptised 7 March 1841 at Wishawtoun, Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 4. Mary Brownlee (Twin) born 28 December 1840 baptised 7 March 1841 at Wishawtoun, Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland. died 29 February 1920 at Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Buried at Bent Cemetary (Lair NSL 24) in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Married Robert McCartney born c 1842. died 18 January 1914 at Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Buried at Bent Cemetary (Lair NSL 24) in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 5. James Brownlee born 24 May 1846 at Wishawtoun, Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Occupation Stonemason and Master Bricklayer. Died in Sydney 26 June 1892. married Catherine Bell Duncan born 3 August 1854 in (Edinburgh?) I also redirected the email you sent me on to Rootsweb. That way all members will see it posted. You will also get a copy as well. Its always best to send any new info direct to [email protected] Best wishes Ian Brownlee

From: Michael Haase [email protected] Eden Prairie, MN I recently subscribed to the [email protected] I've been successful locating researchers in other family lines and hope I can do as well with my Brownlee line. I read your e-mail dated 1/498 at 5:56 AM where you mention Torfoot farm. I'm not at all familiar with the place. I'm sure I can assume my Brownlee's were dirt poor folks in Scotland. No reason to leave if they were not. I had Wallace's who were planted in north of Ireland during the reign of James I. My Brownlee's remained in Scotland at least. I'm not really sure where I should be sending my James Brownlee Register Report. But since you have already written one book I thought I'd provide you with this information. The below information concerns David BROWNLEE, #3 in the report. Born on 2 Aug 1792 in Cambusnethan, Lanark, SCO. David died in McDonalds Corner, Lanark Cty, ONT, CAN on 15 Aug 1877; he was 85. Buried in McDonalds Corner, Lanark Cty, ONT, CAN. David married Christina DUNLOP, daughter of John DUNLOP & Agnes CRAIL. Born in 1807 in Cambusnethan, Lanark, SCO. Christina died in McDonalds Corner, Lanark Cty, ONT, CAN on 23 May 1857; she was 50. BIRTH; DEATH: Ancestral File (TM) ver 4.11, AFN 2JFP-KB, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Copy in poss of Michael Haase, St. Louis Park, MN. CHRISTENING: International Genealogical Index, Batch & Sheet 7333406 14, Call Number 934268; 1988 Edition-Version 2.18, Corporation of the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City, UT; copy in poss of Michael Haase, St. Louis Park, MN. SETTLEMENT LOCATION: Dalhousie Twp, Concession 12, Lot 9E, Lanark Cty, Ontario CAN. COL. MARSHALL'S 1834 REPORT of LOTS SETTLED IN 1820-21, Extracted from microfilm 154R by Robert E. Sargeant and Compiled by J.R. Ernest Miller, 1987, Kingston Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society, Kingston ONT K7L 5C6. Copy in poss of Michael Haase, St. Louis Park, MN. ORIGINAL SETTLER DATE LOCATION COMMENTS BROWNLEE, DAVID 1821 DAL.,Con. 12,Lot 9E. Here on rough lot. BROWNLEE, JOHN 1821 DAL.,Con. 12,Lot 11W. 100 acres BROWNLEE, WILLIAM 1821 DAL., Con. 12,Lot 11E. BROWNLEE in Bathurst: Sold to McAuslin: Rough Lot. McDonalds Corners. According to "Beers Commemorative Biographical Record of Lambton County, Ontario, Canada" David Brownlee was a native of Wooshie, Scotland. EMIGRATION: Hamilton Emigration Society, David Brownlee came with mother to Canada. Ship Commerce sailed from Greenock Scotland, a sea port on the River Clyde to the west of Glasgow, under Captain Cloverdale, May 11, 1821, arrived Quebec June 20 1821. 422 passengers representing 9 emigration societies. Three deaths, no births on voyage. The groups left for Glasgow on there own. From Glasgow to Greenock the Clyde Shipping Company carried them for a fee. The cost to cross the Atlantic was 3 pounds. The emigrants were taken by steam ship from Quebec to Montreal, and from there to Lacine. From there the families proceeded to Prescott in a flotilla of flat-bottomed boats, each could carry about three families with their luggage. After a week they arrived at Prescott. There they camped for two weeks or so, waiting until the passengers from all the ships were assembled. Then came a five day trip by wagon; 74 miles over poor trails to Lanark. THE LANARK SOCIETY SETTLERS 1820-1821, pp 10-11, 131, Carol Bennett, Juniper Books, 1991, Renfrew, ONT, CAN. Copy in poss of Michael Haase, Eden Prairie,MN. CENSUS: 1842 census he is shown on concession 10, lot 8. THE LANARK SOCIETY SETTLERS 1820-1821, p 131 Carol Bennett, Juniper Books, 1991, Renfrew, ONT, CAN. Copy in poss of Michael Haase, Eden Prairie,MN. FAMILY: Came to Canada alone (probably with mother), but apparently soon married Christina Dunlop, (1807-1857). Children of James and Christina: c1828 James 1830 Agnes 1832 Margaret m Hugh McLean 1837 John, died 1858 1838 Robert 1843 David 1845 William c1848 Mary. David and Christina are buried in the Crawford Cemetery, Dalhousie, Twp, ONT, CAN. THE LANARK SOCIETY SETTLERS 1820-1821, p 131, Carol Bennett, Juniper Books, 1991, Renfrew, ONT, CAN. Copy in poss of Michael Haase, Eden Prairie,MN. James Brownlee Register Report First Generation --------------------------------------------- 1. James BROWNLEE. Born abt 1765 in of Cambusnethan, Lanark, SCO. On 15 Dec 1789 when James was 24, he married Margaret THOMPSON, in Cambusnethen, Lanark, SCO. Born in 1767 in of Cambusnethan, Lanark, SCO. They had the following children: 2 i. Marian (May) (1791-) 3 ii. David (1792-1877) 4 iii. Robert (Rob) (1794-<1806) 5 iv. Janet (Jennie) (1796-) 6 v. Margaret (1799-) 7 vi. Katherine (Kate) (1801-) 8 vii. James (1804-) 9 viii. Robert (1806-) Second Generation --------------------------------------------- 2. Marian (May) BROWNLEE. Born on 6 Apr 1791 in Cambusnethan, Lanark, Scotland. 3. David BROWNLEE. Born on 2 Aug 1792 in Cambusnethan, Lanark, SCO. David died in McDonalds Corner, Lanark Cty, ONT, CAN on 15 Aug 1877; he was 85. Buried in McDonalds Corner, Lanark Cty, ONT, CAN. David married Christina DUNLOP, daughter of John DUNLOP & Agnes CRAIL. Born in 1807 in Cambusnethan, Lanark, SCO. Christina died in McDonalds Corner, Lanark Cty, ONT, CAN on 23 May 1857; she was 50. They had the following children: 10 i. James (1828-1910) 11 ii. Agnes (1830-1878) 12 iii. Margaret (1832-1911) 13 iv. John (1836-1858) 14 v. Robert (1838-) 15 vi. David (1842-1920) 16 vii. William (1844-1922) 17 viii. Mary (1848-) 4. Robert (Rob) BROWNLEE. Born on 26 Nov 1794 in Cambusnethan, Lanark, Scotland. Robert (Rob) died bef 1806; he was 11. 5. Janet (Jennie) BROWNLEE. Born on 18 Nov 1796 in Cambusnethan, Lanark, Scotland. 6. Margaret BROWNLEE. Born on 22 Mar 1799 in Cambusnethan, Lanark, Scotland. 7. Katherine (Kate) BROWNLEE. Born on 26 Jul 1801 in Cambusnethan, Lanark, Scotland. 8. James BROWNLEE. Born on 21 Mar 1804 in Cambusnethan, Lanark, Scotland. 9. Robert BROWNLEE. Born on 12 Jun 1806 in Cambusnethan, Lanark, Scotland. Robert married Mary DUNLOP, daughter of John DUNLOP & Agnes CRAIL. Third Generation --------------------------------------------- 10. James BROWNLEE. Born on 11 Mar 1828 in Dalhousie Twp, Ontario, CAN. James died in Blue Earth, Faribault Cty, MN on 8 Apr 1910; he was 82. Buried on 11 Apr 1910 in Riverside Cem, Blue Earth, Faribault Cty, MN. On 18 Feb 1859 when James was 30, he married Elizabeth B. GORDON, daughter of John GORDON & Anna Elizabeth MCKINNON, in Winona Cty, MN. Born on 13 Oct 1834 in Dalhousie Twp., Lanark Cty, Ontario, CAN. Elizabeth B. died in Blue Earth, Faribault Cty, MN on 3 Apr 1909; she was 74. They had the following children: 18 i. Christina (1858-1932) 19 ii. Anna Estella (1860-1928) 20 iii. David Gordon (1862-1956) 21 iv. Mary Agnes (1865-1950) 22 v. Margaret (1867-1950) 23 vi. William (1870-1931) 24 vii. Elizabeth A. (1870-1948) 25 viii. Effa Zella (1872-1959) 26 ix. Minnie Gertrude (1876-1956) 11. Agnes BROWNLEE. Born on 8 Feb 1830 in Perth, Lanark Cty, ONT, CAN. Agnes died on 8 Apr 1878; she was 48. 12. Margaret BROWNLEE. Born on 4 Mar 1832 in Perth, Lanark Cty, ONT, CAN. Margaret died on 28 Jun 1911; she was 79. 13. John BROWNLEE. Born on 20 Jun 1836 in Perth, Lanark Cty, ONT, CAN. John died on 1 May 1858; he was 21. 14. Robert BROWNLEE. Born on 15 Aug 1838 in Perth, Lanark Cty, ONT, CAN. Robert married Barbara BROOKS. Born on 16 Aug 1849. They had one child: 27 i. Maggie 15. David BROWNLEE. Born on 3 Apr 1842 in Perth, Lanark Cty, ONT, CAN. David died in 1920; he was 77. David married Jan PARKS. 16. William BROWNLEE. Born on 26 Jan 1844 in Perth, Lanark Cty, ONT, CAN. William died on 22 Feb 1922; he was 78. On 27 Jun 1873 when William was 29, he married Annie FISHER, in St. Andrew's, Presbyterian Ch, Perth, ONT, CAN. Born on 21 Dec 1842. 17. Mary BROWNLEE. Born on 29 May 1848 in Perth, Lanark Cty, ONT, CAN. Fourth Generation --------------------------------------------- 18. Christina BROWNLEE. Born on 3 Jun 1858. Christina died on 4 Aug 1932; she was 74. Buried in Riverside Cem, Blue Earth, Faribault Cty, MN. 19. Anna Estella BROWNLEE. Born on 4 Dec 1860 in Winona Cty, MN. Anna Estella died on 30 Jul 1928; she was 67. Anna Estella married George PARRISH. They had the following children: 28 i. George 29 ii. Roy 30 iii. Hazel 31 iv. Harry 32 v. Beatrice 33 vi. Mildred 34 vii. Marjorie Mae 20. David Gordon BROWNLEE. Born on 16 Sep 1862 in Winona, Winona, MN. David Gordon died in Blue Earth, Faribault, MN on 21 Feb 1956; he was 93. Buried in Riverside Cem, Blue Earth, Faribault, MN. On 25 Mar 1891 when David Gordon was 28, he married Jessie Armena SCOVILLE, daughter of Lyman Bellamy SCOVILLE & Margaret Ann THOMPSON, in the Lyman Scoville home, Pilot Grove Twp., Faribault Cty, MN. Born on 29 Jul 1869 in Barber Twp, Faribault, MN. Jessie Armena died in Blue Earth, Faribault, MN on 29 May 1944; she was 74. They had the following children: 35 i. Maysel Viola (1899-1985) 36 ii. Beryl Alberta (1894-1987) 37 iii. Gordon Lyman (1891-1974) 21. Mary Agnes BROWNLEE. Born on 28 Jan 1865 in Winona Cty, MN. Mary Agnes died on 31 Mar 1950; she was 85. On 29 Jun 1897 when Mary Agnes was 32, she married Frederick A. COTE. They had the following children: 38 i. Ruth 39 ii. R.J. "Brownie" 40 iii. Vera Mae 22. Margaret BROWNLEE. Born on 1 Jun 1867 in Faribault Cty, MN. Margaret died in Blue Earth, Faribault Cty, MN in Jun 1950; she was 82. Buried in Riverside Cem, Blue Earth, Faribault Cty, MN. 23. William BROWNLEE. Born on 21 Mar 1870 in Blue Earth, Blue Earth Cty, MN. William died on 13 Apr 1931; he was 61. William married Emma LARSON. They had the following children: 41 i. Harold (1902-1904) 42 ii. Chester A. (1904-1986) 43 iii. Blanche 44 iv. Robert 45 v. Roy 46 vi. Marvin Kenneth 47 vii. Herman (1887-1941) 48 viii. Wilfred 49 ix. Donald 50 x. Roscoe 51 xi. Ruth Fern (1919-1921) 24. Elizabeth A. BROWNLEE. Born on 21 Mar 1870 in Faribault Cty, MN. Elizabeth A. died on 9 Jun 1948; she was 78. On 26 Nov 1891 when Elizabeth A. was 21, she married Emanual HARRIS. They had the following children: 52 i. Clement Victor 53 ii. Claude 54 iii. Bernice 55 iv. Clinton B. 25. Effa Zella BROWNLEE. Born on 9 Oct 1872 in Faribault Cty, MN. Effa Zella died on 24 Mar 1959; she was 86. 26. Minnie Gertrude BROWNLEE. Born on 29 Jul 1876 in Blue Earth, Faribault Cty, MN. Minnie Gertrude died in Conrad, Pondera Cty, MT on 6 Mar 1956; she was 79. Buried on 9 Mar 1956 in Conrad, Pondera Cty, MT. On 10 Dec 1903 when Minnie Gertrude was 27, she married George William WAGNER, in Blue Earth, Faribault Cty, MN. They had the following children: 56 i. Percy Calhoun 57 ii. Gertrude Armani 58 iii. Olive Margaret 59 iv. Marion Elizabeth 60 v. Effie Mae 27. Maggie BROWNLEE. Maggie married Edmund HOOPER. They had one child: 61 i. Elvin Fifth Generation --------------------------------------------- 28. George PARRISH. 29. Roy PARRISH. 30. Hazel PARRISH. 31. Harry PARRISH. 32. Beatrice PARRISH. 33. Mildred PARRISH. 34. Marjorie Mae PARRISH. 35. Maysel Viola BROWNLEE. Born on 4 Aug 1899 in Pilot Grove Twp, Faribault, MN. Maysel Viola died in Blue Earth, Faribault, MN on 28 Feb 1985; she was 85. Buried in Riverside Cem, Blue Earth, Faribault, MN. On 4 Aug 1919 when Maysel Viola was 20, she married John William HAASE, son of Michael John HAASE & Katherine Caroline SMITH, in Blue Earth, Faribault, MN. Born on 22 Mar 1899 in Blue Earth, Faribault, MN. John William died in Blue Earth, Faribault, MN on 18 Feb 1967; he was 67. They had the following children: i. Robert William (1919-1988) ii. David John (1925-1987) iii. Maysel Ann (1936-) iv. John Dale (1941-) 36. Beryl Alberta BROWNLEE. Born on 22 Jun 1894. Beryl Alberta died in 1987; she was 92. Buried in Riverside Cem, Blue Earth, Faribault Cty, MN. 37. Gordon Lyman BROWNLEE. Born on 26 Dec 1891 in Pilot Grove Twp, Faribault Cty, MN. Gordon Lyman died in St. Paul, Ramsey Cty, MN on 8 Feb 1974; he was 82. Buried in Fort Snelling, VA Cemetery, Hennepin Cty, MN. Gordon Lyman married Esther SHUMAN. Born on 18 Mar 1895. They had the following children: i. Gordon Lyman ii. Judith 38. Ruth COTE. 39. R.J. "Brownie" COTE. 40. Vera Mae COTE. 41. Harold BROWNLEE. Born on 22 Oct 1902. Harold died on 25 Jul 1904; he was 1. 42. Chester A. BROWNLEE. Born in 1904. Chester A. died in 1986; he was 82. Chester A. married Mabel J.. Born in 1914. Mabel J. died in 1984; she was 70. 43. Blanche BROWNLEE. 44. Robert BROWNLEE. 45. Roy BROWNLEE. 46. Marvin Kenneth BROWNLEE. 47. Herman BROWNLEE. Born in 1887. Herman died in 1941; he was 54. 48. Wilfred BROWNLEE. 49. Donald BROWNLEE. 50. Roscoe BROWNLEE. 51. Ruth Fern BROWNLEE. Born in 1919. Ruth Fern died in 1921; she was 2. 52. Clement Victor HARRIS. 53. Claude HARRIS. 54. Bernice HARRIS. 55. Clinton B. HARRIS. 56. Percy Calhoun WAGNER. 57. Gertrude Armani WAGNER. 58. Olive Margaret WAGNER. 59. Marion Elizabeth WAGNER. 60. Effie Mae WAGNER. 61. Elvin HOOPER. Child: i. Max

Hi Betty, Thanks for the reply and your offer, I would be grateful to receive the name and address of the owner of Torfoot Farm. I also checked out your site - it's great. I couldn't seem to load the entire pic of the "Auld Hausie" (2nd pic on page) The roof line was all I could get - may have been a memory problem - I'll try again. To me the roof looked damaged. I'll have to also send you a draft of my family chart. Also the date base of 7000 names - is that on computer (able to be emailed?) Regards Ian

Hi all, Does anyone know who are the current owners of Torfoot Farm in Strathavon, Scotland? I did hear from someone about a year or two ago that was trying to raise money to restore Torfoot, but I unfortunately mislaid the letter. Just a really wild thought, but I wonder what the possibility would be of purchasing or leasing Torfoot Farm, restoring it, and making it a Brownlee Museum. Maybe forming some sort of Brownlee trust or co-operative to run it. If 1,000 Brownlee/ies raised $1,000 each - there's $1,000,000. How many living descendants of Torfoot alive today that would be interested? How many other Brownlee/ies would be interested? Maybe it could be some form of shareholding situation. Are there any Brownlee/ie lawyers out there that could perhaps offer some advice. I know these are pretty wild thoughts, but I know if I had the funds right now I would look into the feasibility of doing it. Anyway the goal is certainly set for me. Another thought I had to raise funds was that I would probably have enough material to publish another book - well actually it would be more than one volume and I am sure there would be no shortage of contributors out there. I certainly have the expertise in the Printing & Publishing side, although my biggest problem right now is time. However if the project could be co-authored, it would certainly alleviate that problem. Seriously, I would love to get feedback on these thoughts, positive and negative is ok. It would be good to brainstorm the idea at least. If anyone who reads this is not too sure about Torfoot Farm (or House), there is a photo published in "The Brownlee Family", published in Australia in 1986. ISBN 0 9588301 0 X. The book is 352pp and case bound. Gold blocked on front cover & spine. It has a lot of information on early Brownlee Records, The Origin of the Name, Heraldry, Lots of Charts from all over the world, Hamilton connections, Torfoot (etc). Ask your local library for a copy <bold>or</bold> if you wish, copies are still available for <bold>$40.00 Australian</bold> plus postage. I'll give a 15% discount to anyone on the Brownlee mailing list at Rootsweb. I can accept Bankcard, Mastercard or Visa, which will be deducted in the name of Brownlee Printing. I need 1. Name of Account 2. Card Number 3. Expiry Date My full details are as follows. Ian Edward Brownlee (co Author of "The Brownlee Family". Appointed House Sennachie of "The House of Brownlee") 1 Mission Street, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia PO Box 378, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia Email: [email protected] Home Phone 61 2 4782 3591 Work Phone: 61 2 4782 2794 Mobile: 61 414 822 794 Fax: 61 4782 9559 Voice Mail: 61 2 9640 8460

Hi Ian. Someplace I have the address of the owner of Torfoot Farm, or at least of the family that was living there when I visited in April 1996. She has so many Brownlee visitors that she has them all on her computer and she gave me a print out of all the addresses. Somehow, I've misplaced the list but know I have it somewhere in my mess of papers. Have you checked out my Brownlee Home Page. There are photos of Torfoot Farm there that I took in 1996. http://members.aol.com/BRudo1/page2.index.html If your plan works out I would certainly make whatever contribution I can, but it sounds like a huge project. If you decide to republish I will be happy to make my 7,000 name database available to you. These are primarily of Torfoot descendants in America. Betty Rudolph

Since we are talking about Margaret Brownlies here are the details on the Margaret Brownlee I'm looking for. Margaret Brownlee Born 1811 Near Glasgow Scotland Married August 29, 1833 to Andrew McKean Died June 23, 1891 at Collingwood, Ontario, Canada Notes: 1) All of Andrew's children were born in Scotland. Presumably that means that Margaret and Andrew were married in Scotland. 2) One of Margaret's children was Archibald McKean. Born March 16, 1838 at New Glascow, Scotland. 3) Margaret was a weaver by trade in Scotland. 4) Margaret spoke High Gaelic and never spoke English. Please send this out to the list. If anyone knows more about Margaret, I'd like to hear it. Curt Finley [email protected]

>Looking for information about Isabella Brownlee, born April 4, 1826 in Avon >Parish, Lanark, Scotland. Her parents were James Brownlee and Margaret >Stevenson. Isabella married Hugh King in Goodland, Indiana. >Does this information sound familiar to anyone? >Thanks, Cathy Maak Dear Cathy, In answer to your query regarding Isabella Brownlee. I have the following extract from microfilm taken from the Church of Scotland Parish Registers of Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland for the period 1820-1854. Copied from film held by New Register House, Edinburgh. Latter Day Saints film no. 102.951. The Parish of Hamilton Proclomation of Banns of Marriages Proclaimed Hugh King & Isabella Brownlie (Parish of Avondale) for 3 days, 2nd, 9th & 16th November 1845. I may have other information and will send on when found. I would be interested in knowing anything about that family that you could supply. Best wishes, Ian Brownlee

This is my obit... If anyone is connected my e-mail is [email protected] Thanks! Sarah ---------- > From: BRudo1 <[email protected]> > To: [email protected]; [email protected] > Subject: Re: Obit > Date: Thursday, January 01, 1998 1:02 PM > > I have a contact who is researching this William Gilmore BROWNLEE line. Don't > think she is on line so I will try to get it to her. Thank you. > > Betty >

Hi all I am currently researching my Brownlee family tree. I live in Somerset UK and my father - George Frederick Brownlee (78) - lives in the same town. My father was born in Letterbreen, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, N Ireland in 1919. His father, John Brownlee (b1877 d 1944) was born at the same address and his father (my great grandfather) James Brownlee of the same address was born c1850`s? Could anyone provide information of previous ancestors to the above?. We believe our family settled in N Ireland from Scotland in the early 1600`s Thankyou -- Phil Brownlee

I have a contact who is researching this William Gilmore BROWNLEE line. Don't think she is on line so I will try to get it to her. Thank you. Betty

I am looking for any information anybody might have regarding a MARGARET BROWNLIE she was born on october 27 1828 in Strathaven,parish of Avondale,Lanarkshire,Scotland.Her parents were John brownlie and Agnes Wilson.Margaret Brownlie married John Dykes in 1853 in Avondale if anybody could help me with any of these names i would be most grateful Gordon Dykes

Stumbled on this in the Wayne Co., MI Genweb page. Sending it in case somebody is looking for this person. I am not related. William Gilmore BROWNLEE - born November 14, 1837 in Glassford, near Glasgow, Scotland. Died at home following an accident at his lumber mill Brownlee Lumber Co.. on November 25, 1889. He is survived by his wife Mary Brownlee, daughter of James Jones, and his daughter Elizabeth E. and his four sons: John N., William E., Colin C. and Perry L. --Submitted by Sarah Nolan Allen

I too, am looking for a Margaret (Corin(e)) BROWNLEE, born Aug 1, 1854 (unk);died Nov 16, 1921, Nasahville, TN. Her parents were Thomas BROWNLEE and Rose DAUGHERTY. Margaret married James Alexander McCABE Jan 16, 1869 at St. Malachae Church in St. Louis, MO. Any information on Margaret or her parents would be much appreciated. John Hangey

Looking for information about Isabella Brownlee, born April 4, 1826 in Avon Parish, Lanark, Scotland. Her parents were James Brownlee and Margaret Stevenson. Isabella married Hugh King in Goodland, Indiana. Does this information sound familiar to anyone? Thanks, Cathy Maak

While pursuing some research on my Blackburn line, I recently had occasion to delve into "Known Military Dead During the Mexican War 1846-48", compiled by Clarence Stewart Peterson in 1957. Quite by accident I discovered that one of the 9300 names entered in this book is that of David Brownlee (Pvt, Co D, 2nd Ill) who died in Mexico on 03JAN1848. Can any subscriber fit this David into his or her family tree? Another entry, which may be of interest to our coordinator, is that for Richard Cardwell (Pvt, Co G, 1st NC) who died in Mexico on 13OCT1847. Charles A. (Al) Blackburn