I have re-sent this query as it did not return to me and I thought I may have confused the website by using 'Archives' as the subject. Ian Ritchie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ian Ritchie" <iritchie1@iprimus.com.au> To: <DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2004 11:02 AM Subject: Archives > Hi list, > I have a query regarding the archives of the Dumfries Kirk Session which > hopefully someone can help me with. I fed in the name of one of my > ancestors,Martha Carruthers,and up popped the info that 'James Carruthers > admitted he was the father of her child' and noted the 'illegitimacy'. An > Archive Ref:CH2/537/12 is given and advice that it contains 2 pages. > Is it possible to obtain a copy of this information over the net or via > normal post? Since I am stuck out in Australia it is impossible for me to > visit in person but I would very much like to peruse the info which may or > may not concern my ancestors. I saw that paid research is available from the > libraries but am not sure whether this comes under that category. > > Ian Ritchie >