In reviewing the John Kincaid of 1743 in Virginia I found this message from Randy Kincaid: From: Randy Kincaid < rkincaid@sprynet.com> Subject: [KINCAID] John, Esq. of Virginia Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2003 12:49:33 -0700 (MST) Thought I'd send the full line regarding this individual: Kincaid, John, Esq. Of Virginia, B. and G., gratis, by act of C. 4 May 1743 or Kincaid, John, Esquire, of Virginia, (named) Burgess and Guild-brother, gratis, by act of (Edinburgh Town) Council 4 May 1743. Here's one description what "Esquire" meant in those days: "Esquire" following a name meant someone much respected, one step away from a knight. So we have a John Kincaid in Virginia as early as 1743 who was considered well-respected and had enough stature and connections to be named Burgess and Guild-brother "gratis" (as a honor or in gratitude) by the Edinburgh Council. I would look for a John in Virginia who had significant property holdings or was known to be a major merchant of the time. Randy Kincaid Based on Michael and Randy's posts I believe the Edinburgh mentioned has to be Edinburgh, Scotland however I wonder why a town in Scotland would confer the title of Burgess and Guild-Brother on someone no longer in Scotland. It could be that he applied for the honor before leaving Scotland. It is also possible he applied for the honor because of his success in Virginia. We are hoping someone on the Kincaid List has additional information. Thanks to all! Don W. Kincaid ----- Original Message ----- From: Michael Clegg To: donwkincaid@cox.net Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 7:31 AM Subject: References for Whyte's Dictionary... K.F.R. Kincaid Family Researches held by Scottish Genealogical Society N.R. Naturalization Records, District of Columbia, 1820-1848 S.H. Service of Heirs, Decennial Indexes to, v. 1-4 (1700-1859) Edinburgh 1863-1891 R.P.C. Register of the Privy Council of Scotland, various editors B.G.E. Roll of Burgesses and Guild brethren of Edinburgh, 1406-19700 and 1701-1760 Edinburgh 1929 and 1933, ed. by Charles B. Boog Watson, Scottish Record Society Except for the DC naturalization records these are probably all Scottish sources, so Edinburgh refers to Scotland, not a US location. I'm happy to share with the group whatever I can, but am not as computer savvy as to be able to whip something up on a face-book account or my-space account etc. I have never used these and don't have the time currently to learn how, or am I even sure that's the best way to go for the group. What do you think? There was talk of someone in the group moderating a face-book account. Did that go anywhere? Michael Clegg