This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: tommiller1970 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.dnb.general/2697.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My connection to James Shearer is through his sister, Margaret, who married John Miller in 1744. I had noticed your comments regarding James Shearer and Isobel Patterson. This family seems to fit as the James Shearer, brother to Margaret, but I'm just having difficulty confirming this. Unfortunately the marriage information doesn't identify his parents, which would confirm his connection. 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.