Robert and Diane; Could these MacLean be related to your McLean's? I have an Alexander MacPherson (b. circa 1810 d. 1894) married to Elizabeth MacLean (b. 1811 d. Nov 4 1873 from the Marsh (Thorburn and Greenwood area). I also have her brother, William MacLean, (b. 1809 d. Jul 1855) marry Ellen (Helen) MacPherson. I have found that old documents often used Mac and Mc for the same person. Sorry I can't help you with the request for newspaper articles or land verification. Mary