Many thanks Elizabeth for bringing this to my attention. I should have written 1868. Sorry listers. Cheers Jane ----- Original Message ----- If the photograph was taken of the young man in the kilt in 1836, I doubt if he could also have served in the Boer war (Ladysmith), which lasted 1889-1902. Elizabeth -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.7.3 - Release Date: 24/01/05