I have just joined this list and am hoping to hear from other listers who are researching the SCOTNEY family. I am particularly interested in James born in England about 1831 and his wife Maria ? b. about 1839. Their children were all born in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Michigan. Their names and approximate dates of birth are: William, 1856; James, 1859; Charles, 1861; George 1866; Martha, 1864; Emma 1868 and May 1872. I have a tintype photo of little May. I would like to have know if the official registration of births lists Maria's maiden name. Thank you. Carol