>1) James Bruce; b.1720 Scotland - d. 1795 Nelson Cnty. KY > Married 1744 to: > Margaret McMahon b.1727- d. Nelson Cnty. KY. > **According to the Memoirs of James Bruce's Grandson, William Bruce, >he [James] came from Scotland about the year 1740 along with his brother >George*** I am just getting started with Bruce research but have been told that Elizabeth BRUCE, wife of Nathaniel S. HAGGARD, was b. c. 1783, VA, d. 1853, Clark Co., KY. She was a dau. of Benjamin BRUCE and Mildred WATTS of Virginia. Benjamin , b. c. 1751, was a son of George BRUCE, b. c. 1725. Could this George be the same George BRUCE mentioned above? Roberta rsharp@csupomona.edu

I am looking for ancestors, decedents and/or siblings of Silas Bruce from SC. This is not the Silas Bruce that died in Edgefield, SC in about 1830. I have already checked him out. My Silas was born in about 1800 and married Mary (Polly) Ferguson. They were living in Lawrence Co., AL by 1839. I have found 4 children Spartan Bruce b 1826 in SC; married Mary A. Looney April 30, 1849, ( my gggrand parents); James Bruce b 1839 in AL; Anderson b in AL and Nancy. Nancy was married at least 3 times, 1st to Jesse Kitchen in 1835; 2nd Elon A. Southerland in 1843; 3rd Reason R Barnes or Burnes in 1850. Silas and Mary are on the 1860 census but not on the 1870 census. I am sure they are dead by 1870 but can't find where they are buried. Any help or ideas would be appreciated. Linda Aubrey Springfield, OR laubrey1@aol.com

Since my information is so limited I am going to work backwards in the hope that someone can furnish me better information: Myself: Dale Rex Kirby, br l937 Mother: Ruby Lee McClenny (Kirby) br l915 Her mother: Isabelle Ruth Kennedy (McClenny) br 1892 Her mother: Susan Francis Grant (Kennedy) br 1864 Ducktown, TN Her parents: Wiley Grant br 04/27/1843 Polk County, TN Susan Bruce, br ?, maybe Cass County, GA Susan Bruce's parents: unknown Neither my mother nor my grmother (both now deceased) knew anything about Susan Bruce or her parents. I assume she was about the same age as her husband Wiley. Does anyone know of a Susan Bruce born about l845 in Georgia? Thanks, Rex Kirby

Here are my Bruce ancestors, commencing with my g-g-g-g-g-grandparents. All events up until generation 4 began emigrating are in Caithness, mainly Latheron and Watten parishes. The emigration was mainly to NZ and to Florida, with one or two to Australia and one to South Africa, and perhaps two to Canada. I have good data for many more descendants of Walter Bruce. I would be delighted to make contact with any Bruce/Gunn/McKay/Sutherland/Forbes/Munro/etc who may be descended from any of these. A particular member who wrote some excellent family history was Reverend George Sutherland whose document dates from 1909/1912, and was updated after his death in 1937. Most of the 'b' dates below are baptism rather than birth - haven't had time to change them all yet. 1 Bruce, Walter . +Gunn, A ...... 2 Bruce, David b: Abt. 1745 d: Bef. 1791 .......... +Campbell, Margaret d: Bef. 1775 m: Bef. 1768 .............. 3 Bruce, William b: Abt. 1762 in Latheron Parish, Caithness .................. +Hay, Helen b: Abt. 1770 m: 2 April 1784 .............. 3 Bruce, James b: Bef. 5 February 1764 .................. +Gunn, Janet m: 26 June 1790 .............. 3 Bruce, John b: Bef. 18 May 1766 .................. +MacKay, Isobel d: Abt. 1814 m: 15 February 1793 in Latheron .............. *2nd Wife of Bruce, John: .................. +Unknown m: 9 December 1815 in Wick, Caithness .............. 3 Bruce, David b: Bef. 10 April 1768 d: 1857 .............. 3 Bruce, Donald b: 15 October 1769 in Latheron, Caithness, d: 18 December 1857 in Caithness .................. +Forbes, Christina b: Bef. 26 March 1775 in Latheron, Caithness d: 8 May 1855 in Munsary, Caithness, m: 15 March 1796 in Caithness ...................... 4 Bruce, David b: 1796 in Caithness, d: 28 September 1869 in New Zealand .......................... +Munro, Christina b: 1809 in Caithness, d: 22 October 1882 in New Zealand m: 22 July 1830 in Watten, Caithness ...................... 4 Bruce, Margaret b: Bef. April 1797 d: 4 November 1860 .......................... +Gunn, Alexander b: 1770 d: 1839 m: 9 January 1817 ...................... 4 Bruce, Donald b: Abt. 1800 ...................... 4 Bruce, Janet b: Bef. 12 January 1802 in Braehungay, Latheron, Caithness, d: 2 November 1889 in Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand .......................... +Sutherland, William b: Abt. 1800 d: 2 June 1867 in Shinval, Latheron Parish, Caithness, m: 4 January 1827 in Watten, Caithness ...................... 4 Bruce, Alexander b: Bef. 6 November 1804 in Latheron Parish, Caithness, d: 20 June 1891 in Te Awamutu, New Zealand .......................... +McKay, Janet b: 28 June 1816 in Halsary Parish, Caithness, d: 28 July 1906 in Te Awamutu, New Zealand m: 7 January 1836 in Watten, Caithness ...................... 4 Bruce, Anne b: Bef. 12 August 1805 in Munsary, Watten Parish, Caithness, d: 11 July 1874 .......................... +Sinclair, John b: Abt. 1792 in Leasag, Halkirk, Caithness d: 20 February 1861 in Leosag m: 1835 ...................... 4 Bruce, Robert b: Bef. 24 July 1807 in Watten, Caithness d: Bef. 1855 ...................... 4 Bruce, William b: Bef. 6 May 1809 d: 1 November 1845 in Latheron Parish, Caithness, ...................... 4 Bruce, Donald b: Bef. 17 January 1811 d: 25 March 1876 in Latheron Parish, Caithness, ...................... 4 Bruce, James b: Bef. 22 February 1813 in Caithness, Scotland d: 2 April 1889 in Quincy, Florida ...................... 4 Bruce, Isabella b: Bef. 10 March 1815 d: 4 February 1886 in Latheron Parish, Caithness, ...................... 4 Bruce, Christina b: Bef. 4 May 1817 d: 10 August 1893 in Ballachly .......................... +Clyne, Henry b: Abt. 1798 d: 25 November 1863 in Milton, Halkirk m: 3 May 1855 ...................... 4 Bruce, Walter b: Bef. 20 January 1823 d: 2 December 1906 in Ballachly, Forse, Caithness .............. 3 Bruce, Isobel b: Bef. September 1773 .................. +Sutherland, Alexander b: Abt. 1762 ...................... 4 [2] Sutherland, Annie b: Abt. 1808 d: Abt. 1849 .......................... +[1] Sutherland, Donald b: 1813 d: 1849 .............. 3 Bruce, Marjorie b: Bef. 1775 .................. +Sutherland, David m: 18 February 1813 ...................... 4 [1] Sutherland, Donald b: 1813 d: 1849 .......................... +[2] Sutherland, Annie b: Abt. 1808 d: Abt. 1849 ...... *2nd Wife of Bruce, David: .......... +Gunn, Janet b: Abt. 1750 m: 22 December 1775 .............. 3 Bruce, Unknown X ...................... 4 Bruce, David b: Abt. 1820 ...................... 4 Bruce, Robert b: Abt. 1822 d: Abt. 1879 in Quincy, Florida .......................... +Paul, Margaret b: Abt. 1826 in Scotland d: 7 September 1872 in Quincy, Florida .............. 3 Bruce, Janet b: Bef. 1800 .................. +Henderson, Donald b: Bef. 1800 m: in Munsary ...................... 4 Henderson, Johan b: Abt. 1825 .......................... +Nicoll, William b: Abt. 1825 ...................... 4 Henderson, Robert .......................... +Sutherland, Harriett .............. 3 Bruce, Unknown Y Regards, Dave Collins dave.clnz@xtra.co.nz

Hi All; I have just recently posted my interests, but with so much great activity on the Bruce list right now, I thought I would give it another go. My Grandmother; Caroline Petrie Bruce b.14 Apr 1883 , at 18 Gowan St. St. Vigeans, Arbroath. +m. Alexander Bruce McEwan b.10 Apr.1885 in Arbroath, Angus. _____________________ Her Parents: David BRUCE b.Forfarshire, Montrose b.20 Nov 1836 New Bigging, Forfarshire, Arbroath + m. Margaret BEATTIE christ. 6 Jan 1842 they married 5 Dec 1863 in Monboy near Brechin. children: 1. William Beattie BRUCE b. 1873 2.David Alexander BRUCE b.1875 3. Mary Wilkie BRUCE b. 1880 4. Maggie Mathers BRUCE b. 1881 5. Caroline Petrie BRUCE b.1883 (Grdmther0 All five children were born in Forfarshire, St. Vigeans. ____________________________ David BRUCE's Parent were: Alexander BRUCE b. ? + m. Mary GORDON in (newbigging) Angus abt. 1835. This is as far as I have been able to go so far, so have no idea if any of Alexander of David's siblings wen to the states or elsewhere or not . My only living Uncle seems to think a couple of his aunts & Uncles went to the states. So many BRUCE's with the s same names and from the same area's, somewhere out there there must be a connection. Thank you all & Happy hunting. Always hoping, Carole Dawson

Greetings Bruce Cousins, I am searching for information on Charles M. Bruce who was born 1849 in Cincinatti, OH. According to the 1850 Hamilton Co OH census, he was the son of J.W. Bruce (b. 1819 in Ohio). Charles M. Bruce moved to McPherson Co KS in 1878 where he became a prominent lawyer and City Clerk. He died in 1904. Any information about this family would be much appreciated! Jack Story jstory@comteck.com

I don't have much info and would love to have more: John Bruce b. 3/22/1756 Edinburgh, Scotland d. 3/22/1831 OrangeburgCo. SC m. Catherine Rudes (Rhodes) children: 1. Elijah Bruce b. 10/24/1797 Orangeburg d. 6/15/1849 Orangeburg 2.Jane Brabara Bruce Elijah m. Mary Winnie Dukes and one of their 14 children, Abraham Hazlewood was my ggrandfather. He m. Hattie T. Patrick. Their son Roy Marion Bruce was my grandfather. He m. Belle Berry and lived in Bamberg, SC . I do not know if Roy had any siblings nor do I know if Elijah had any brothers or if John had any. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks, Jimmy Smith

Thanks to Rootsweb Bruce List.... Just made contact with yet another cousin!! Donna --

Sharon wrote: > Aren't these Bruce folks fun!!!!! My dead end is John B. Bruce who was born > about 1750 in Halifax County, Va. and died in 1816 in Halifax. His wife's name > is unknown. In his will of 1816 he names his children who were (1) Rebekah > Bruce who married Jesse Mundy (my ancestors) and they moved from Va to > Missouri. (2) Winney Bruce who married John Morefield (3) Polly Bruce who > married Henry Wilkerson (4) Elizabeth Bruce who married John Wood (5) Sally > Bruce who married Larkin Seamore ? (6) and John Bruce Jr. that was believed to > be married a couple of times, perhaps to a Susana Robert, and a Lucy Monday. > > Sharon

Not on list of early settlers who came early to GA not at their own election. Colonial Soldiers of the South, 1732-1774, Clark, page 974: Colonel James Edward Oglethorpe's Regiment in Georgia, Sep 5 30, 1738: Settlers: JAMES BRUCE

Hit a brick wall on my Bruces Benjamin B. Bruce d 1822 Catahoula Parish, LA Children: John H. Bruce b 1797/1801 d 1834 Catahoula Parish, LA Benjamin Bruce Jr. b 1805 d 28 Sep 1838 Catahoula Parish, LA Rebecca Brittain Bruce b 21 Nov 1806 d 23 Aug 1833 Catahoula Parish, LA Martha V. Bruce b 1813/14 d 1830 Catahoula Parish, LA Mary Elizabeth Bruce b 1802 d 1833 Catahoula Parish, LA Robert Hewson Bruce B 1810/1811 d 1838 Catahoula Parish, LA. I don't know who Benjamin's wife was. His succession list all the above children. Benjamin entered into La about 1818/1819 place unknown brought 300 acres of land in Sicily Island, Catahoula Parish, LA. . Older relatives state they came from Scotland. No Proof. Can anyone shed any light on this generation of the Bruces? Thanks: Bob Moore bmoore@kopower.com

John Bruce and his wife Mary Smith migrated to VA from Edinburgh, Scotland, in about 1760 and settled in Culpeper Co., VA. Their children were James, John, William, Robert, Benjamin, Elizabeth, Margaret, and Mary. In about 1792 the family moved to Wilkes Co., NC, where John, Benjamin, and Mary died. In about 1795 the family, along with the children of those who died in Wilkes Co., moved to Sumner Co., TN. Members of these families migrated on to Mississippi and Illinois as well as to Bedford Co., Tennessee. Some descendants of William Bruce and James Bruce remained in Sumner County until the late 1890s and early 1900s. Along with their Perry cousins, some went of Coal County, Indian Territory, Oklahoma, some to Adair County, Missouri, and some to Douglass County, Wisconsin. There were other Bruce families in Sumner County beginning in the 1790s, but I don't have any information about their migrations. They disappear from the county census after 1880. I would appreciate any help available in learning more about these descendants. Joyce

In a message dated 2/20/01 10:38:34, faded-genes@wildmail.com writes: << I am also researching that line and James is still my brickwall. Carol >> Hi Carol! You may want to check out our Bruce Webpage: http://members.aol.com/TheSeaTourtle/hereweare.html There might be something there that you don't have--not concerning our elusive James, of course, but there are other Bruces listed. We even have a Missing Bruces page prompted by a search for an Ignatius Bruce. We also have a few pictures! Our oldest picture, I think, is of William Alexander Bruce, great-grandson of our James Bruce of Wolf Creek, taken in the early 1850s. We also have a few links to webpages of other Bruce Families that we've found that may get someone else the info that they are looking for. If you have any addition/corrections/family to add, please let me know. Thanks!!! Judy (gg-granddaughter of William Alexander Bruce)

In addition to the roll call I wanted to ask list members who have traced their heritage back to Europe if they would list the dates, if known, of their ancestors emigration. I have traced mine back the year 1740. Specific place of departure and arrival not known. As with most of us, they came from Scotland, I am only guessing but I place my ancestors arrival somewhere around VA up to maby PA. The only thing I can say with certainty is the date of Emigration. Thanks to all Chadd Rose Mailto: tuckman5@intrepid.net

Aren't these Bruce folks fun!!!!! My dead end is John B. Bruce who was born about 1750 in Halifax County, Va. and died in 1816 in Halifax. His wife's name is unknown. In his will of 1816 he names his children who were (1) Rebekah Bruce who married Jesse Mundy (my ancestors) and they moved from Va to Missouri. (2) Winney Bruce who married John Morefield (3) Polly Bruce who married Henry Wilkerson (4) Elizabeth Bruce who married John Wood (5) Sally Bruce who married Larkin Seamore ? (6) and John Bruce Jr. that was believed to be married a couple of times, perhaps to a Susana Robert, and a Lucy Monday. Sharon

Hi, I"m new to the list and want to know if there is anyone else researching James Bruce of Wolf Creek, South Carolina b. 1735 d. 1819. For awhile we thought that our James was descended from John Bruce of Aberdeen, but that doesn't seem to be the case. Has anybody else researching our branch of the Bruce Family Tree been able to get farther back than this James? I started researching last year, and have met many cousins (through email anyway), but we're always looking for more. Thanks! Judy (aka TheSeaTourtle@aol.com) Caswell

I am also researching that line and James is still my brickwall. Carol ---- Begin Original Message ---- From: WeasellBlossom@aol.com Sent: Tue, 20 Feb 2001 13:30:44 EST To: BRUCE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: James Bruce of Wolf Creek, South Carolina Hi, I"m new to the list and want to know if there is anyone else researching James Bruce of Wolf Creek, South Carolina  b. 1735 d. 1819.  For awhile we thought that our James was descended from John Bruce of Aberdeen, but that doesn't seem to be the case.   Has anybody else researching our branch of the Bruce Family Tree been able to get farther back than this James? I started researching last year, and have met many cousins (through email anyway), but we're always looking for more. Thanks! Judy (aka TheSeaTourtle@aol.com) Caswell ==== BRUCE Mailing List ==== ---- End Original Message ---- Don't let another child be hurt by ignorance. Educate yourself and your children about Tourette Syndrome. www.tsa-usa.org http://www.care2.com - Get your Free e-mail account that helps save Wildlife!

another state heard from -- my mother-in-law lived in Naples, ME and her Bruces came from Fofar, Scotland, to Massachusetts. Marion Chadd and Martha Rose wrote: > Hi Bob, > Sorry, no help from this West Virginian... I think you wrote me awhile > back and asked the same question. The more letters I read the more I realize > just how HUGE the Bruce Tree is. Canada, Austrailia, South America, Ga., La, > Ky., Indiana...etc..etc.. This is one big clan. It is no wonder we as a > group, have so much trouble tracing lineage, what with all the "same name" > syndrome and then seeing that a birthplace or deathplace took place in an

I don't have much at all on the Bruce family. I have a Harriett Bruce, born abt 1821 in S. C. She married Richard "Dick" Glaze, b. abt 1819 in S. C,.-died Aug 4, 1863 Lauderdale Springs, MS. He was in Co. K, 24th S. C. Inf. These are their known children : 1..Amelia / Peramelia Glaze, b. Dec 1845 S. C. married (1st) W. Roberts, her second marriage was to Oscar Weaver. 2..William F. Glaze, b. Jan 16, 1847 Turkry Creek, S. C....married Ellen Courtney Reece / Rease. 3..John Glaze, b. abt 1848 S.C. 4. R. Sarah Glaze, b. abt 1849 S.C. 5..Samuel Glaze, b. abt 1851 S. C. 5..Calip Glaze, b. abt 1853 S, C. 6..M? Glaze, b. abt 1857 S. C. (female)

Hi Bob, Sorry, no help from this West Virginian... I think you wrote me awhile back and asked the same question. The more letters I read the more I realize just how HUGE the Bruce Tree is. Canada, Austrailia, South America, Ga., La, Ky., Indiana...etc..etc.. This is one big clan. It is no wonder we as a group, have so much trouble tracing lineage, what with all the "same name" syndrome and then seeing that a birthplace or deathplace took place in an area that looks like there must be a connection just because they lived in the same area as someone else's line. Here is what I have (Which isn't much): Name: John Bruce ---------------------------------------- Birth: 7 Sep 1690 Portsoy, Baiff Co. Scotland Death: 4 Nov 1747 Fredrick Co. Virginia Spouse: Sarah Parrell ---------------------------------------- Children: ---------------------------------------- 1 F: Mary Bruce Birth: 1719 Aberdeen, Scotland Death: 1772 Fredrick County, Va Spouse: William Albin Marriage: 1748 Spotsylvania, Fredrick Co. Virginia ---------------------------------------- 2 M: James Bruce Sr.(***) Birth: abt 1720 Scotland Death: 1795 Nelson Co. Ky. Spouse: Margaret McMahon Marriage: 10 Jun 1744 Fredricksburg, Spotsylvania Co. Virginia ---------------------------------------- 3 M: George Bruce (*) Birth: 1722 Scotland Death: 30 Jun 1800 Fredrick Co. Virginia Spouse: Rachel Littler Marriage: abt 1750 Fredrick Co. Virginia ---------------------------------------- 4 M: John Bruce(**) Birth: abt 1723 ---------------------------------------- 5 F: Anne Bruce Birth: abt 1725 Death: 4 Feb 1808 Uniontown, Fayette Co., Pa. Spouse: James McCoy Marriage: 1745 Fredrick Co. Virginia ---------------------------------------- 6 F: Margaret Bruce Birth: abt 1727 Scotland Spouse: Richard Carter Marriage: 1747 Spotsylvania, Fredrick Co. Virginia Notes for Sarah Parrell Have also seen her last name listed as Coles... Notes for James (Child 2) Ref: My first recollection that I have of my ancestors was hearing my grandfather, James Bruce, telling that himself and a younger brother, George Bruce, came from Scotland about the year 1740. My grandfather located in Winchester, Virginia. He was a house carpenter by trade and I have heard him say that he built the first frame house that was ever built in that town. About the year 1744 he married Margaret McMahon and moved to the north branch of the Potomac in Maryland. He continued there following his trade and farming until he raised a large family of children. ---------------------------------------- Last Modified: 18 Jan 2001 Created: 20 Feb 2001 (*) George Bruce.... Given the date of birth of your Bemjamin B. it would be possible for him to be a child to George, however I have no information on George except the little piece above. (**) John Bruce...All I have is listed above (***) James Bruce is my direct ancestor and I have no listing of any Benjamin Bruce. Of James' children the oldest Child, William, who was born in 1745, was married in 1771. The other two male children, James and George(believed to be twins), were born and married to late to be the parents of the man you seek. James b.1760; M. 1778.....George b.1760, no marriage date available. In my direct line I have only one listing of a Bruce Daughter marrying another "Bruce" and this took place in the 1820's. They were Polly Lucas Bruce d/o William Bruce Jr. and Sarah Polk. Polly Married a man by the name of Squire Bruce, so that of course is of no help to you either. I wish you the best and am sorry I couldn't help you out. Best Regards, Chadd Rose Mailto: tuckman5@intrepid.net ----- Original Message ----- From: Bob Moore <bmoore@kopower.com> To: Chadd and Martha Rose <tuckman5@intrepid.net> Sent: Monday, February 19, 2001 7:46 PM Subject: Re: Bruce Roll Call > In this line do you show a Benjamin B. Bruce b abt 1768/1770. This my 4 > grandfather who d in 1822 in Catahoula Parish, LA. Thanks: Bob Moore