First time on this list, so posting research interests specific to it: Searching for ancestors (and living descendants) of JOHN and CATHERINE (MCARTHUR) CARMICHAEL, and DOUGLAS and MARY (MCBRIDE) MCARTHUR. JOHN CARMICHAEL was born Feb 6 1834 in Dumfries, Dumfriesshire, Scotland; immigrated to America in 1849 or 1850; married CATHERINE MCARTHUR Oct 9 1866 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; died 1921 near Burrton, Harvey County, Kansas; buried in Valley Township Cemetery, Reno County, Kansas. CATHERINE MCARTHUR was born Sep 9 1844 in Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland; immigrated in 1849 or 1850 with family; died Nov 6 1912 near Burrton, Harvey County, Kansas; buried in Valley Township Cemetery, Reno County, Kansas; her parents were DOUGLAS and MARY (MCBRIDE) MCARTHUR; DOUGLAS was born about 1822, probably in Scotland and MARY was born about 1824, probably in Scotland. The CARMICHAEL and MCARTHUR families alledgedly immigrated on the same ship (name of ship, ports, dates are all unknown); don't know if they came to Canada or USA first! , although it would seem Canada. JOHN CARMICHAEL alledgedly worked the docks around the Great Lakes, specifically Lake Michigan, assuming Ontario and Michigan sides. We do happen to know that JOHN and CATHERINE were married by a LEVI WALKER, Justice of the Peace when they married in Flint; have not been able to locate documentation for their marriage. Unable to find ancestor information any further back, or information from their time in Canada or Michigan. Would appreciate hearing from anyone with ties to this family. This is my husband's side of the family and our main brick wall. Thank you. Diana (Buller) Carmichael Kansas, USA Buller-Carmichael Genealogy and Family Album http://www.oned-onej.com/carmichael/index.html