My statement that no museums responded was not quite correct. I did hear from David Devereaux of the Stewarty Museum in Kircudbright, and information that he provided led me to send the following letter to the owners of Netherwood Mains. 12 May 2008 J.G. Maxwell & Sons Netherwood Mains Glencaple Road Dumfries DG1 4TY To whom it may concern: I hope this letter finds you well. I have recently come into the possession of a 1797 account book created by William Brown, who was a merchant in my vicinity. William was born in Kirkcudbright circa 1765, and died in a theatre fire in Richmond, Virginia in 1811. He is buried at St. John’s Church in Richmond, Virginia. I have been in touch with David Devereaux of the Stewarty Museum in Kircudbright, and he mentioned that a few members of this family resided at Netherwood Mains, including: John Brown, Esq. “of Netherwood, Dumfriesshire” (born circa 1792, died in Richmond, Virginia in 1822) His wife Janet Anderson, died at Netherwood in 1824, aged 27. Margaret Brown (mother of abovementioned William Brown) died at Netherwood in 1826, age 86 In your dealings with the history of the Netherwood, have you come across any mentions of this Brown Family? I’m particularly interested in knowing if the house that they may have lived in is same as the attached photo. I can be reached by email at [email protected] if that is more convenient for you. Once I have completed my research, I will gladly provide you with a copy if you are interested. I look forward to hearing from you soon, as I remain, Sincerely, W. Scott Breckinridge Smith -- W. Scott Smith, Principal HistoryTech, LLC Historic Preservation Consulting Office: The Piedmont Center, 311 Rivermont Avenue Mailing: P.O. Box 75, Lynchburg, VA 24505 Mobile 434-401-3995 www.historytech.com