Hi Janet Torrorie is a farm in Kirkbean parish, about 10 miles South of Dumfries on the coast road. In Scotland, the eldest son inherited land but when there were only daughters to inherit they each received a portion. From then on, the owner of that portion was a Portioner, i.e. he or she owned a portion of the estate. Best wishes Ian Need help with your Scottish Family History research? Let Imchad Ancestry assist you. Please look at our website: www.imchad.freeola.com -----Original Message----- From: dumfries-galloway-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:dumfries-galloway-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Janet Taylor Sent: 19 September 2010 19:43 To: DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY@rootsweb.com Subject: [DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY] what is a portioner Another question. What does this phrase mean "Wm McKie a portions (or portioner?) in Torrorie? What is a portions? Thanks for your help. Janet Taylor Canada ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message