Hello my name is Michael MacFarlane and I am new to this list. My MacFarlane Ancestor emigrated to the US in 1848. I have my genealogy traced back 2 generations before this emigration to Perth. The path stops cold here. The reason I feel this has happened is because this is the exact time when many Macfarlanes fled to Perth from Arrochar when the Clan Lands were forfeit. Also because of the time and trade, and names of my known and proven ancestors I have reason to believe that I am related to the Blacksmiths of Arrochar. I have a lead from a grave I found in Ballyhennan near tarbet. My question: Does anyone have any information on the Macfarlanes of Arrochar especiall MacFarlane Blacksmiths of Arrochar/Tarbet? Any help will be appreciated. Le gach deagh dhurachd, Michael MacFarlane, Executive Vice President Clan MacFarlane Society, Inc. http://www.macfarlane.org http://www.celticsoul.com