Thank you for all the great information and suggestions. Lots of info and clues to follow up with. This is my first venture into Scottish research so I appreciate the mention of Scotland people. The 1871 (Canada) census says John was born Kelton, Kirkcudbrightshire. That would be Dumfries, wouldn't it? I've been also posting on Kirkcudbrightshire list as I wasn't sure. The 1871 census also lists his address as Lodge Cothouse. Would that have any specific meaning in Scotland at that time? thanks again. > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > CC: [email protected] > Subject: [DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY] Caruthers and McNaught marriage > Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:58:11 +0200 > > Batch #: C118691, Source Call #: 6035516 REGISTER > Refers to James Carruthers born Kelton 16/4/1871 son of John CARRUTHERS & > Eliza McNAUGHT > > No other details on this line > Ian > > <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<snip>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > In a message dated 28/10/2011 02:06:16 GMT Daylight Time, > [email protected] writes: > I'm looking for marriage date and record for: > John Carruthers b. abt Apr 1848 and > Elizabeth McNaught b.abt Mar 1851. >