In a message dated 05/01/2003 5:13:25 PM US Central Standard Time, ljak1@rogers.com writes: << Jane McKinnon widow of Gregor died in 1857 so I would love to find out who she lived with and where she died..... the thrill of the hunt so to speak! >> Linda, keep at it; as you say, its fun; I like the Black River area and did a lot of research this past winter/spring on land sales from 1820-1883, especially with Beatties and McIntoshes. I did not look at the McKinnons, unfortunately, and I've sent all 12 tapes back to the Provincial Archives in Fredericton. But, if you live close to there, you could take a look. Many land sales were related to the Black River and Richibucto/Buctouche areas. Don Beattie.