This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: colincarlin244 Surnames: Kirkpatrick, Grivegnée, Gallegos, Cabarrús, Portocarreo y Palafox, Montijo, Powers, Neumanns Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.pictou/5520.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You may all like to know that I have now published a definitive biography of William Kirkpatrick of Malaga - see Amazon.com He was of course the Grandfather of the Empress Eugenie consort to Napoleon III of France and US Consul. This should answer most of your queries about this fascinating man. There are lots of family trees that link the de Grivegnées, Gallegos, Cabarrús, Portocarreo y Palafox and Montijo families. Also Powers and Neumanns of Malaga and the Ostende Kirkpatricks. This is background on the Dumfrieshire heritage too. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.