Tena, Thank you for the revised edition. I will get it into the newsletter and send to Robert. Just remember you are not the only one that has been confused about the early Lairds. I have seen Samuel Laird who married Mary Young, and Capt William Laird who married Martha Wilson named as the children of my ancestor John Laird who married Agnes Black. I have seen my ancestor Hugh Laird of York County, son of John and Agnes Black confused with Hugh Laird of Cumberland. The problem seems to be the repeat of names (Hugh, Samuel, Matthew, etc.), with few birthdates. Without the use of wills, deeds, warrants, patents, tax records, orphan court dockets, etc., it makes it very difficult to see the complete picture. To come to a conclusion without documentation only creates chaos. I wish you continued success in your research, and I compliment you for hanging in there. Jay and I will work on clearing up any questions you may have on the emigrant family, and place the information in the next newsletter. Sincerely, Patricia Laird Howard Sincerely, Patricia