Hello Mary; Saw your posting and was wondering if you have the names of your William's siblings. My grGrandfather was David BRUCE b. abt. 1837, on his marriage registration his address is listed as 24 River street, Brechin. His parents were Alexander Bruce & Mary Bruce (nee Gordon). I don't have any of his siblings, although one of the witnesses was a George BRUCE. Thanks in Advance, Carole Dawson, BC. Canada

Here is my list: Searching for Harvey Bruce, married Margaret Geisler November 10, 1843 in Huron, OH. Charles E Bruce born Sept 24, 1851 in Huron OH. Married Bertha Lewis Nov 21 1900 in Hastings, MI. If anyone has a connection with these people, I would love to hear from you. Thanks for your time Barb

Dear Listers, I am descended from Betsy Bruce Drake who married a Vallandingham in Scott Co., KY about 1787. Betsy gave 4 of her sons the Bruce middle name. There was Henry Bruce Val., George Bruce Val., John Bruce Val., and William Bruce Val. Betsy had two daughters, Anne and Mary. These names all coincide with names of a VA Bruce family. A Henry Bruce was Betsy's cousin, he said in his diary. Thus, I have concluded that Anne Bruce was Betsy's mother. Anne's family's records do not show this marriage, but they do show that Anne died at the right time in or near Culpeper Co., VA William Bruce of Stafford would have been Betsy's grandfather. Since the Vallandinghams were very religious, it appears they married whenever the opportunity offered itself, rather than shacked up. Betsy was born in Culpeper, VA, where the Henry Bruce family held sway (between there and Stafford). So My Betsy Bruce Drake was either a Bruce or was severely demented. Tom the bewildered

Seeking information on a Norma Arlene Bruce who gave birth to me May 05, 1959 at Richmond, Virginia at Retreat Hospital. She relinquished both me and my brother to same family of adoptive parents. My brother was born in December 1960. My problem is that the birth's took place in Virginia, and we were whisked to New Jersey for a private adoption. Neither Virginia nor New Jersey seems to have any information on us.........even the non-identifying and medical we need. If you have any information on her or her family, please contact us so we can find her. Sincerely, Katie Hardbark2@aol.com

My connection with BRUCE.. Eula Mae(LILE) BRUCE was my great aunt on my mothers side (LORINE {LILE} CRUNK). Married ? BRUCE in ?. She died Feb. 24, 1953 in Muhlenberg Co,Ky. I believe that she had four children.. Owen Lyle(Lile ?) Bruce William Bruce...he died in Germany after WW11 in a motorcycle accident. I believe he was buried there. This would be late '40's or early '50's. I believe there were two sisters: Agnes Bruce....???? Martanine (not sure on spelling..sorry) Bruce..???? Have no idea of their spouses names. Thank you...Margaret LaRue

My line of BRUCE'S: SILAS BRUCE born abt.1790 S.C. married MARY (POLLY) FERGUSON born abt. 1795 N.C. children: JAMES BRUCE nothing further known. SPARTAN H. BRUCE born abt. 1826 S.C. married MARY ADELINE LOONEY IN Lawrence Co. Ala. April 30th, 1849. children: FRANCES M. BRUCE b. abt. 1850 Lawrence Co. Ala. married LOUISA J. WILKENS SARAH M. BRUCE b. abt. 1853 Lawrence Co. Ala. nothing further known. MARY E. BRUCE b. abt. 1855 Lawrence Co. Ala. nothing further known. CHARLEY RUFUS BRUCE b. Apr. 9, 1856 Lawrence Co. married MATTIE L. LOWE WILLIAM BRUCE b. abt. 1859 nothing further known SPARTAN EDWARD BRUCE b. Aug. 20, 1866 Ala. married AMANDA C. LOWE J.R. BRUCE b. abt 1865 Ala. married MARY E. THACKER Would like to fill in the blanks on these people if anyone out there has information they would be willing to share. I have some information on Charley and Spartan Bruce that I will gladly share. Thank you.

Greetings list! I just thought I would sit down today and kind of do an impromtu roll call to see if it gets the ball rolling. From what I have read on different occasions, I see that there must have been another group of Bruces/ or a single one, that came over at a later date than 1740 or mabey even earlier, which is why I thought it would be good to mabey sit down and let everyone know how I fit into this puzzle. Mabey some of you remember my posting when I first joined the list and offered Memoirs of a William Bruce Jr. that was published in the Indiana Magazine of History Vol. 23 Published in 1927 pgs 63-72 I will start with myself and work backward: ********************** Chadd R. Rose b. 1967 Marr. March 12, 1988 in Ranson, WV. to: Martha M. Hamrick b. 1966 (1 child) ********************** Cheryle L. Rose b.1947 (4 children total) **Born out of wedlock so retain her maiden name** *Father* Dwight Robertson...no info. available ********************* Letmond Lavine Rose b. June 1, 1912-d.May 28, 1980 Marr. Jan 1, 1933 to: Fern Lucille Lena Tomhave b. Jan. 18, 1914-d. Feb. 10,1996 (6 children) *********************** Earl L. Rose b. Dec. 23, 1890-d. July 17, 1917 Marr. Unknown to: Arah Elizabeth Mullin b.Aug. 10, 1892-d.Dec 1973 (3 children) Arah remarried to Andrew Hultgren after Earl's Death (2 children) ************************** James Letmond Mullin b. ? - d. 1893 Marr. Dec. 18, 1889 to: Minnehaha Angeline Bruce b. Feb. 18, 1864-d.Feb. 16, 1961 (2 children) ********************** Captain Samuel Milton Bruce b.Sept. 9,1828- d.Aug.1,1897 Marr. Dec. 18, 1862 to: Sarah Elizabeth Layman b.Aug. 11, 1840 -d.Feb 26, 1926 (2 children) ********************** Charles Polke Bruce b. 1802- d. 1851 Marr. Unknown to: Angeline Wright b. 1806-d.1834 (4 children) 2nd Wife: Nancy P. Harrison b. @1814 -d.unknown (9-10 children) *********************** William Bruce Jr. b. Aug 8, 1776-d.1853 in Indiana Marr. Oct 23, 1798 to: Sarah (Sally) Polke b. 1780-d. 1818 (15 children) 2nd wife** Helen (Hetty) Rickey Holmes b. 1794-d. unknown (9-10 more children) ***************************** William A. Bruce b. Feb. 14, 1745-d.unknown Marr. unknown to: Polly Lucas Perciful(Widow Perciful) b. unknown-d.unknown (5 children)**dont know if any belong to Polly's prev. Marriage.. ********************** James Bruce Sr. b. @ 1720 in Scotland - d. unknown Marr. unknown to: Margaret McMahon b. unknown-d.unknown (9 children) ************************* John Bruce b.unknown-d.unknown Marr. unknown to: Sarah Parrell b. unknown-d.unknown (?5? children) ***************************** Best Regards and Happy Ancestor Hunting! Chadd Rose mailto: tuckman5@intrepid.net

Here's my Bruce's: My greatgrandmother - Frances Drusilla Bruce, born 5/20/1862, married Eli Duncan Her parents: Silas Bruce, born 1832 in Dickson county, TN, married to Kisiah Leathers Silas's parents were Lemuel Bruce and Permelia England. Bonnie

Hi Listers; Reposting my interests. grGrandfather, David BRUCE b. abt 1837 d.* m. Margaret BEATTIE 5 Dec 1863 at Monboy near Brechin, Scotland. 1891 census lists them at 33 Elliot Street, Arbroath. Children listed are: William Beattie BRUCE 18 David Alexander BRUCE 16 Mary Wilkie BRUCE 11 Maggie Mathers BRUCE 10 Caroline Petrie BRUCE 7 (my grandmother) all children were born Forfarshire, St. Vigeans David & Margaret's parents were; David's: F. Alexander BRUCE M. Mary BRUCE ms GORDON Married abt.1835 (New Bigging) Angus Margaret's: F. William BEATTIE M. Mary BEATTIE ms WILKIE If anyone out there can connect to any of these names I would really appreciate hearing from you. TIA Carole Dawson BC. Canada

Hello All; I am new to this list and am trying to trace my grgrGrandfather Alexander Bruce b.* d.* he married abt. 1835 to Mary GORDON at (Newbigging) Angus, Scotland. Their son David BRUCE b.abt1837. married 5 Dec 1863 to Margaret BEATTIE at Monboy near Brechin. Their daughter Caroline Petrie Bruce was my Grandmother b.14 Apr. 1883 at 18 Gowan St. St Vigeans, she had 4 siblings; William,David,Mary & Maggie. Is there anyone out there with any connections to this family? Any information appreciated. TIA Carole Dawson, British Columbia, Canada.

I found this birth to-day and thought of your Bruce family. Source: Family History Library microfilm number 1844888. Birth registration number 020531. County of Huron, Division of Goderich. Born on 6 March 1870, Flora Agnes Barry, daughter of Jessie Bruce & George Johnston Barry, cabinet maker, of Goderich. Accoucheur Mrs. McPherson. Registered 13 March 1871. Bob & Marg Hutton 2104 Cypress Road Comox BC V9M 3Z5 1-250-339-0429

I am descended from Marian Bruce Willoughby, daughter of William and Sarah Bruce of Robeson Co NC. Can anyone help me on their ancestry? Sam West

Hi Looking for a marriage record for a James MURPHY and maybe a BRUCE before 1850 in KY or TN. Had a son born Oct 1845. In 1860 lived near William BRUCE in Pulaski Co KY. Any help will be appreciated. Take Care Bonnie Warner Murphy

Looking for the connection of the following BRUCE's, CORBIN's, HUDSON's, & MASON's in Culpeper Co., VA 1810-1820: Charles Carey BRUCE & Sarah J. (MASON) BRUCE Jameson CORBIN & Mary N. (MASON) CORBIN Elizabeth (MASON) HUDSON & Waller HUDSON, Valentine M. MASON & Elizabeth (MARGRAVE) MASON This connection was found in the following: The number is a microfilm number of the Bruce Family Papers on file at the VA Historical Soceity. Mss1B8306b, Bruce Family Papers, 1665-1926, Charlotte and Halifax Counties, Virginia Section 5 consists of two items, a deed (copy made by Warren E. Coons), 1791, of Charles Bruce to Samuel Cole for eleven acres in Culpeper County, Virginia (witnessed by John Hackley, Hugh McKellup, and Reuben Zimmerman and bears affidavit of James Jameson); and a deed (copy made by Warren E. Coons), 1819, of Charles Carey Bruce, Sarah J. (Mason) Bruce, Jameson Corbin, Mary N. (Mason) Corbin, Elizabeth (Mason) Hudson, Waller Hudson, Mrs. Elizabeth Mason, and Valentine M. Mason to Henry Sims for 257.5 acres (i.e., Stone House Mountain) in Culpeper County, Virginia (bears affidavits of David Jameson, Thomas Walker Lightfoot, John McNeale, Richard J. Tutt, and William Wallis). The collections microfilmed in this edition are holdings of the Virginia Historical Society, P.O. Box 7311, Richmond, VA 23221-0311. The description of the collections provided in this user guide are adapted from inventories and indexes compiled by the Virginia Historical Society. The inventories and indexes are included among the introductory materials appearing on the microfilm at the beginning of each collection.

Hello lists, existing and new. Here are my family interests. I have a lot of information on some I am happy to share, but I would really appreciate additional contacts. BRUCE, FORBES Caithness, Scotland, BRUCE, FORBES Gadsden County, Florida BRUCE Te Awamutu, New Zealand BRUCE, FORBES, COLLINS Queensland, Australia COLLINS, CARDEN Somerset, England BRODIE Glasgow, Scotland Regards to all, Dave Collins dave.clnz@xtra.co.nz ph (09) 298 6614

see for Aberdour http://www.sol.co.uk/w/w.owen/genuki/FIF/parishes/Aberdour/Index.htm <http://www.sol.co.uk/w/w.owen/genuki/FIF/parishes/Aberdour/Index.htm> -----Original Message----- From: BRUCE-D-request@rootsweb.com [mailto:BRUCE-D-request@rootsweb.com] Sent: Monday, August 14, 2000 9:00 AM To: BRUCE-D@rootsweb.com Subject: BRUCE-D Digest V00 #58

Where is Aberdour, Scotland??? Is it in the Borders?? Does anyone know where to write for more information in Aberdour? Thanks for your help. BarB barbbuck@pacbell.net barbbuck wrote: > Does anyone have more information on the families listed below?? Do you > know where I would write for more information on Aberdour, Scotland?? > Thanks for your help. > > BarB > barbbuck@pacbell.net > > William Bruce was born in Aberdour, Aberdeen, Scotland in 1821, and > christened on 10 Nov., 1821. His Father was George Bruce m. Ann Brown, > and the generation before was William Bruce m Helen Webster.

Does anyone have more information on the families listed below?? Do you know where I would write for more information on Aberdour, Scotland?? Thanks for your help. BarB barbbuck@pacbell.net William Bruce was born in Aberdour, Aberdeen, Scotland in 1821, and christened on 10 Nov., 1821. His Father was George Bruce m. Ann Brown, and the generation before was William Bruce m Helen Webster.

From "HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY," Vol. I, page 679-680. Brant & Fuller, 1890. GEORGE W. BRUCE George W. Bruce, M.D., a leading physician and prominent citizen of Moundsville, is a native of Frederick county, Va., born July 17, 1827. His father, John Bruce, a native of Scotland, came to this country in 1818, and was here married to Sydney Smith, a native of Virginia. He taught school for many years; was for nine years president of the Winchester & Potomac railroad, and subsequently engaged in farming. He died December 31, 1855, aged about sixty- three years, and his wife died February, 1874, aged about eighty. Both were members of the Episcopal church. Of their eight children there are, besides the doctor, three living, E. C., of Winchester, Va.; J. D., of Clark county, Va., and J. S., a physician at Colorado county, Tex. Dr. Bruce received his first academic training at the Virginia Military institute at Lexington, where he was three years, and he then attended medical lectures at Winchester, going from there to the University of Pennsylvania, at Philadelphia, where he was graduated in medicine in 1848. He first practiced at Covington, Ky., one year, and then came to Moundsville in 1849, where he has ever since been engaged in the practice. Winning the entire confidence of the community in his skill and character, he has occupied from the first a high standing in his profession and in the personal esteem of the people. For eighteen years he has served as physician to the penitentiary, and in the city council has done efficient duty. He is a member of the Masonic order. In 1850, Dr. Bruce was married to Mary Burley, who died in 1866, aged thirty-five. Two children of this union are living, Meta and J. Douglas. In 1867 the doctor was wedded to Ella Burley, and they have one child, Mary Louisa. Mrs. Bruce is a member of the Episcopal church. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Tom Webmaster of: The American Family Generations: 1600 to 2000 Currently with 20 separate databases on line and adding more every week. NOW with over 20,000 hits since Nov. 1997 http://www.geocities.com/heartland/prairie/5121 ----------------------------------------- Researching the following Major Surnames w/variations: Baumann~BRATT~CHUDERSKI~Curvelier~deGroot~delaVigne~duTrieux~DUMBROWSKI~Gane svoort~GARRARD/JARRETT~deGraaf~GROESBECK~Hathaway~Higgins~HUYCK~Hunter~KENT~ LANGDON~LEICHT/LIGHT~LYCON/LYKINS~McLANE~Milles~Montross~Mookers~Noirett~PAS ZKIEWICZ~Peek~PERRIN~Post~ROSE~SAGER/SEGERS~SCHUYLER~Simons~Thysens~vanANTWE RP~vanBRACKELL~vanVALKENBURG~VERPLANCK~Viele~WILTZEE/WILLSEY~ZGL`Obicka~Zich uski. If it has all CAPS it is a very important line to my research.

http://cpcug.org/user/jlacombe/terms.html a good site for finding out terms of occupations. Suggested by another member of another list... I think it was the Staffordshire-l one - (as far as I can remember) Apologies if you see this MANY times on various lists!! but it is worth passing on! Jenny Bostock List administrator for the BOSTOCK rootsweb mailing list BOSTOCK-L-request@rootsweb.com - "subscribe" BOSTOCK-D-request@rootsweb.com - "subscribe" BOSTOCK-L@rootsweb.com