> For those of you who have Firefox like myself - I tried it last night and > > it is working with Firefox now. Great site, Anne. Please don't give me any credit for it - I had nothing to do with creating it or putting it online. All I have done is to contribute a small amount of information. Anne

Were you able to get into the Council Online Shop? I have been checking it off and on for three days now and I just get Page Cannot Be Displayed. I am wondering if it is the site or some setup on my browser. Holly East Bangor, PA > -----Original Message----- > From: Tucky Sancibrian [mailto:vt721@sccoast.net] > Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2005 6:47 AM > To: MORAY-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [MORAY] LIBINDX > > For those of you who have Firefox like myself - I tried it last night and > it is working with Firefox now. Great site, Anne.

For those of you who have Firefox like myself - I tried it last night and it is working with Firefox now. Great site, Anne. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.8.0 - Release Date: 3/21/2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Forsyth Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BgC.2ACI/1276 Message Board Post: Need help with : Thomas Henry Forsyth B. 1875 Scotland Father : Henry Forsyth I know little else on this family other than coming to Canada later in life. Don't know who his mother is not much to go on but it's worth a try. Your help would be appreciated. Sharon

Kathy Wells wrote: > What does ScotlandsPeople mean? Hi Kathy, Ian Cameron is quite right, Scotland'sPeople is a fabulous site but you might like a tip or two. You pay [any currency] for at least 30 credits which also gives you 7 days free access. You can ask as many searches as you like but every time you access a page of hits you get one credit deducted. A page contains up to 25 hits so make sure you narrow or widen your search until you get close to a multiple of 25. Even if you know the date of an entry, spread the net cos you never know when the list of hits could be useful, e.g. for relatives you don't yet know about. And use wild cards judiciously to cover a wider range. Once you've found a hit that looks interesting, it will cost you 5 credits to have any post-1855 image downloaded to your computer; it comes into a different window. However the site doesn't seem to support Firefox for the images so you may have to use another browser for that [it's the only time I use Internet Explorer!!]. Take great care about the "Order an Image" button. For this they will charge you £10 per image. Admittedly it is printed on thick cream paper and authorised with the embossed Great Seal of the Registrar, but who really needs that formality 160+ years after the event? :-(( For pre-1855 images, look at the film if you can or get your Family History Society to look it up and print a copy for you. The Aberdeen society [ANESFHS] will do that for members at a fraction of the cost. One last thing, you can go back and look at any list you have already viewed and at any image you have downloaded. But if, like us, you have looked at nearly 600 lists of hits and viewed some 300 images, it isn't that easy to find your relevant old hit-lists - and you can't search the list [bother it!]. Hope this helps Good luck Ray www.whatsinaname.net

Hi Kathy, "Scotlandspeople" is the official government source of genealogical data for Scotland. Here's the link, it's a great source of information: http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk Regards, Ian Cameron

LAURA, Looking at my information, I realized now my Murrays were in Blackfold of Mortlach. It was Robert Donaldson & wife Margaret Marquis that were in Edinvillie, and my Carmichaels were in Birkinbush and Blairshinnock of Aberlour. Do you know if those are the only 2 cemeteries that were in Aberlour back in the 1700s? What does ScotlandsPeople mean? Thanks for your help. Kathy Wells. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Laura Lovett" <lelovett@earthlink.net> To: <MORAY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2005 10:35 PM Subject: Re: [MORAY] Murrays in Moray > > Hi Kathy; > There's only one Murray in Charlestown of Aberlour cemetery (my book goes > up > to 1855, after that deaths should be on ScotlandsPeople): > > James Stewart in Bogend, died 1804 age 84, wife Janet Murray died 1804 age > 77. > > There are no Murrays in Rothes Cemetery. > > Laura > > > >> OK, one more question. Does anyone have a listing of those buried in >> Aberlour or Banff Shire? Most of my Murrays and other lines have the >> 'Ab1' >> reference to where they are buried. I wondered which Murrays might be >> buried there together? Is there a film, and/or website or any research >> tool I can look at that might determine other names buried closeby? >> Thanks, Kathy Wells, Hurst, Texas >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "David & Kathy Wells" <rebeltrumpet@sbcglobal.net> >> To: <MORAY-L@rootsweb.com> >> Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2005 2:29 PM >> Subject: Re: [MORAY] Parishes in Moray >> >> >>> Ray and all you wonderful Moray researchers, >>> >>> I did find some of my other towns, with your help a couple of weeks ago, >>> but I can't seem to find this one, even using the maps sites you all >>> sent >>> out. >>> >>> Robert Murray died 3-14-1733 at Innerdalich. Parish Register MF A >>> Ab1 (Is this in Aberlour?) >>> >>> This information came off that Moray Liberindex website. But, I can't >>> find what the 'MF' stands for, and the 'A'. If I understand >>> correctly, the 'Ab1' appears to be Aberlour???? I think. So would >>> Innerdalich be in Aberlour? >>> >>> Your help is appreciated. >>> Thanks, Kathy Wells. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Ray Hennessy" <ray@whatsinaname.net> >>> To: <MORAY-L@rootsweb.com> >>> Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2005 6:14 AM >>> Subject: Re: [MORAY] Parishes in Moray >>> >>> >>>> Hi Murray >>>> >>>> I suggest you have a browse of the John Thomson maps on >>>> http://www.nls.uk/digitallibrary/map/early/atlas.html >>>> >>>> There are two maps you might need to look at: >>>> Northern Part of Aberdeen & Banff Shires >>>> Nairn and Elgin >>>> >>>> The parish boundaries are marked in colour but the maps >>>> are a little bit approximate [1 inch = 2 miles, ish]. >>>> However, I've found them quite acceptable. >>>> >>>> If you want a hard copy, Caledonian Maps supply reprints of >>>> Victorian 1896 Ordnance Survey maps with parish boundaries marked. >>>> www.caledonianmaps.co.uk/ >>>> I can't tell you which sheets you need but the website has a gazetteer. >>>> >>>> Maybe someone has access to them and can do look ups for you. >>>> I only have the Banff & Aberdeenshire ones but I believe Gavin Bell >>>> has put a large number in the new map library at the ANESFHS office. >>>> >>>> Having them mailed to NZ might push the price up a bit. >>>> However, at £6 [25% off for more than 4] they are a bargain. >>>> >>>> Best wishes >>>> >>>> Ray Hennessy >>>> Forenames website: www.whatsinaname.net >>>> >>>> PS Message to Anne Burgess >>>> I hope to be able to view LIBINDX soon but as I use Firefox ... >>>> Remember Firefox uses International Standards but IE doesn't, >>>> even though MS were involved in helping to set the standard! >>>> >>>> Microshaft at work, serving your best interests! >>>> >>>> Correction: for "your" read "their" >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: Murray Lynn >>>> To: MORAY-L@rootsweb.com >>>> Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2005 11:29 AM >>>> Subject: [MORAY] Parishes in Moray >>>> >>>> >>>> Now that I have found another generation of my family in Moray (thanks >>>> to the marvellous LIBINDX database), I have been looking on the web for >>>> a map showing the parish boundaries of where they lived but without any >>>> luck. Does anyone know if one exists? >>>> >>>> Murray >>>> >>>> >>>> ==== MORAY Mailing List ==== >>>> " Reply All " ........Please, please, please, when replying to a posted >>>> message make sure that the reply is sent to the list and not just the >>>> sender of the message. This is done by clicking " Reply All " Thank >>>> you >>>> ;-) >>>> >>>> ============================== >>>> Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the >>>> last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: >>>> http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >>>> >>>> ==== MORAY Mailing List ==== >>>> MORAY OPR's. The OPR's for the Moray area are now starting to be >>>> transcribed and volunteers are needed. Would anyone interested in >>>> transcribing the OPR's for our area please contact me via my usual >>>> email >>>> address or visit the Moray Rootsweb pages and contact me via the >>>> mailing >>>> list Admin. >>>> >>>> ============================== >>>> New! 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It actually should be Marriages and deaths for the Montreal, Quebec, Canada area. I initially sent this to rootsweb for them to re-direct to all its sites William ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ian Clough" <Ian@clough83.freeserve.co.uk> To: <MORAY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, March 25, 2005 3:42 AM Subject: Re: [MORAY] Marriages and deaths > William, > > Your heading says < Re: [MORAY] Marriages and deaths > have you got your > postings crossed? Ian > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "William Innes" <w.innes@sympatico.ca> > To: <MORAY-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2005 11:23 PM > Subject: [MORAY] Marriages and deaths > > >> Hi everyone. This is William in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. >> > Only this week the National Archive of Quebec in Montreal has made >> > available >> > to us the following: >> > 1) Non-Catholic deaths in the region of Montreal between 1768 and 1875 >> > 2) Non-Catholic marriages in the region of Montreal between 1766 and > 1899 >> > 3) Inventory of Non-Catholic marriages in the region of Montreal >> > between >> > 1766 and 1835 >> > 4) Inventory, after death, in the region of Montreal between 1791 and > 1840 >> > You can always reach me at my personal email at gilles_I@sympatico.ca >> > Good hunting everyone. >> > William >> > >> >> >> ==== MORAY Mailing List ==== >> If you need to unsub for your holidays, change your email address, or > report anything to the admin of the list - all this information can be > found > at http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/intl/SCT/MORAY.html >> >> ============================== >> Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the >> last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >> >> > > > ==== MORAY Mailing List ==== > Please do not send virus warnings to this list. If you have concerns > about a virus, contact the list admin at MORAY-D-request@rootsweb.com or > join VIRUS-DISCUSSIONS-L@rootsweb.com subscribe in the subject line. > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx

Thanks Gavin. The area I am interested in is more or less a circle joining Cromdale, Castle Grant estate(Tomabain, Delriach, Lyngarie) with Grantown and Old Spey Bridge area in particular, Duthil (Easter Duthil and Gallovie), and back over across the Spey to east of Nethy Bridge (Corchullie and Sleamore), and back up to Cromdale. The timespan is 1790s onwards. Helen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gavin Bell" <g.bell@which.net> To: <MORAY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, March 25, 2005 4:30 AM Subject: Re:[MORAY] Boundary changes > Helen wrote: > > > ... > > I have to admit, I am totally confused about when this area changes > > from Inverness to Moray (or Elgin?). Can anyone tell me? > > Not knowing exactly whatt you mean by "this area" it is hard to be > specific, but there were changes to the boundaries in both 1870 (under the > "Inverness and Elgin County Boundaries Act" and again in 1891, as a result > of the "Local Government (Scotland) Act. > > If you can be a bit more specific about which places you mean, I can be a > bit more specific in my answer. > > > Gavin Bell > > > > ==== MORAY Mailing List ==== > MORAY OPR's. The OPR's for the Moray area are now starting to be > transcribed and volunteers are needed. Would anyone interested in > transcribing the OPR's for our area please contact me via my usual email > address or visit the Moray Rootsweb pages and contact me via the mailing > list Admin. > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx

There was an attempt made to popularise the use of M' as a substitute for Mac and Mc.I have a copy of "The History of Fordyce Academy" published by the Banffshire Journal in 1936. In the list of pupils they have used M' extensively although not exclusively.The author of the book styles himself D.G.M'Lean. There is only one MacConnachie, a teacher from Hill of Chattie,Portsoy. My Granny's ancestors were McConnachie from Keith. Anything is possible in genealogical spelling.The kirk register of Fordyce has many of my ancestors shown as McGummery although on the gravestones their name is spelled Montgomery.The Ontario records are just as bad.My wife's Helson ancestors are recorded as Elson,Alson,Als and even Nelson. Most of the information was given orally and nothing was given back in written form.It is only in recent years that we have had to carry around bits of paper with our names on them.Good luck, Harry in Agincourt.

William, Your heading says < Re: [MORAY] Marriages and deaths > have you got your postings crossed? Ian ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Innes" <w.innes@sympatico.ca> To: <MORAY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2005 11:23 PM Subject: [MORAY] Marriages and deaths > Hi everyone. This is William in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. > > Only this week the National Archive of Quebec in Montreal has made > > available > > to us the following: > > 1) Non-Catholic deaths in the region of Montreal between 1768 and 1875 > > 2) Non-Catholic marriages in the region of Montreal between 1766 and 1899 > > 3) Inventory of Non-Catholic marriages in the region of Montreal between > > 1766 and 1835 > > 4) Inventory, after death, in the region of Montreal between 1791 and 1840 > > You can always reach me at my personal email at gilles_I@sympatico.ca > > Good hunting everyone. > > William > > > > > ==== MORAY Mailing List ==== > If you need to unsub for your holidays, change your email address, or report anything to the admin of the list - all this information can be found at http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/intl/SCT/MORAY.html > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > >

Irene wrote, < I am researching MC CONNACHIE / MC CONOCHIE / MC KONDACHIE in Banffshire. I would be very interested to know the other spellings that you have found to aid in my search. > In short the only letter in the name the seems constant is the first 'o'. Take McConachie and substitute c for a k, or add a d after the n, double up the nn substitute a for an i or an o change ie to y try any combination of the above and then do it all again with Mac in front instead of Mc. Literally dozens of combinations. If you don't mind being a descendant of Fat Duncan (There isn't much PC in genealogy) try http://www.donnachaidh.com/ Ian Researching McConachies from the Bellandy farms of Mortlach, then Keith, then Meadows farm Deskford onwards, inwards and awkwards. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Irene Dunne" <irdunne@webtv.net> To: <MORAY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 8:14 PM Subject: [MORAY] Re: Mc Connachie spelling? > Hello Ian; > > I am researching MC CONNACHIE / MC CONOCHIE / MC KONDACHIE in > Banffshire. I would be very interested to know the other spellings that > you have found to aid in my search. > > Regards, > > Irene in Ontario. > > > ==== MORAY Mailing List ==== > Please do not send virus warnings to this list. If you have concerns about a virus, contact the list admin at MORAY-D-request@rootsweb.com or join VIRUS-DISCUSSIONS-L@rootsweb.com subscribe in the subject line. > > ============================== > View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find > marriage announcements and more. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx > >

Hi Kathy; There's only one Murray in Charlestown of Aberlour cemetery (my book goes up to 1855, after that deaths should be on ScotlandsPeople): James Stewart in Bogend, died 1804 age 84, wife Janet Murray died 1804 age 77. There are no Murrays in Rothes Cemetery. Laura > OK, one more question. Does anyone have a listing of those buried in > Aberlour or Banff Shire? Most of my Murrays and other lines have the 'Ab1' > reference to where they are buried. I wondered which Murrays might be > buried there together? Is there a film, and/or website or any research > tool I can look at that might determine other names buried closeby? > Thanks, Kathy Wells, Hurst, Texas > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "David & Kathy Wells" <rebeltrumpet@sbcglobal.net> > To: <MORAY-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2005 2:29 PM > Subject: Re: [MORAY] Parishes in Moray > > >> Ray and all you wonderful Moray researchers, >> >> I did find some of my other towns, with your help a couple of weeks ago, >> but I can't seem to find this one, even using the maps sites you all sent >> out. >> >> Robert Murray died 3-14-1733 at Innerdalich. Parish Register MF A >> Ab1 (Is this in Aberlour?) >> >> This information came off that Moray Liberindex website. But, I can't >> find what the 'MF' stands for, and the 'A'. If I understand >> correctly, the 'Ab1' appears to be Aberlour???? I think. So would >> Innerdalich be in Aberlour? >> >> Your help is appreciated. >> Thanks, Kathy Wells. >> >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Ray Hennessy" <ray@whatsinaname.net> >> To: <MORAY-L@rootsweb.com> >> Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2005 6:14 AM >> Subject: Re: [MORAY] Parishes in Moray >> >> >>> Hi Murray >>> >>> I suggest you have a browse of the John Thomson maps on >>> http://www.nls.uk/digitallibrary/map/early/atlas.html >>> >>> There are two maps you might need to look at: >>> Northern Part of Aberdeen & Banff Shires >>> Nairn and Elgin >>> >>> The parish boundaries are marked in colour but the maps >>> are a little bit approximate [1 inch = 2 miles, ish]. >>> However, I've found them quite acceptable. >>> >>> If you want a hard copy, Caledonian Maps supply reprints of >>> Victorian 1896 Ordnance Survey maps with parish boundaries marked. >>> www.caledonianmaps.co.uk/ >>> I can't tell you which sheets you need but the website has a gazetteer. >>> >>> Maybe someone has access to them and can do look ups for you. >>> I only have the Banff & Aberdeenshire ones but I believe Gavin Bell >>> has put a large number in the new map library at the ANESFHS office. >>> >>> Having them mailed to NZ might push the price up a bit. >>> However, at £6 [25% off for more than 4] they are a bargain. >>> >>> Best wishes >>> >>> Ray Hennessy >>> Forenames website: www.whatsinaname.net >>> >>> PS Message to Anne Burgess >>> I hope to be able to view LIBINDX soon but as I use Firefox ... >>> Remember Firefox uses International Standards but IE doesn't, >>> even though MS were involved in helping to set the standard! >>> >>> Microshaft at work, serving your best interests! >>> >>> Correction: for "your" read "their" >>> >>> >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: Murray Lynn >>> To: MORAY-L@rootsweb.com >>> Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2005 11:29 AM >>> Subject: [MORAY] Parishes in Moray >>> >>> >>> Now that I have found another generation of my family in Moray (thanks >>> to the marvellous LIBINDX database), I have been looking on the web for >>> a map showing the parish boundaries of where they lived but without any >>> luck. Does anyone know if one exists? >>> >>> Murray >>> >>> >>> ==== MORAY Mailing List ==== >>> " Reply All " ........Please, please, please, when replying to a posted >>> message make sure that the reply is sent to the list and not just the >>> sender of the message. This is done by clicking " Reply All " Thank you >>> ;-) >>> >>> ============================== >>> Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the >>> last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: >>> http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >>> >>> ==== MORAY Mailing List ==== >>> MORAY OPR's. The OPR's for the Moray area are now starting to be >>> transcribed and volunteers are needed. Would anyone interested in >>> transcribing the OPR's for our area please contact me via my usual email >>> address or visit the Moray Rootsweb pages and contact me via the mailing >>> list Admin. >>> >>> ============================== >>> New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your >>> ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. >>> Learn more: >>> http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&ta >>> rgetid=5429 >>> >>> >> > > > > ==== MORAY Mailing List ==== > Please do not send virus warnings to this list. If you have concerns about a > virus, contact the list admin at MORAY-D-request@rootsweb.com or join > VIRUS-DISCUSSIONS-L@rootsweb.com subscribe in the subject line. > > ============================== > New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors at > the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: > http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targ > etid=5429 >

Many thanks again. I did not mean to "clog" the list with my project. I should have looked on the IGI first to see if Petriken was a common surname. I sincerely apologize for that. It was the first time I have run into this surname since subscribing to these lists and thought it did not sound very "Scottish" <grin>. Of course, being from America.............what do I know? Looking forward to visiting Scotland in May! Sherry Canton, MI

Hi everyone. This is William in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. > Only this week the National Archive of Quebec in Montreal has made > available > to us the following: > 1) Non-Catholic deaths in the region of Montreal between 1768 and 1875 > 2) Non-Catholic marriages in the region of Montreal between 1766 and 1899 > 3) Inventory of Non-Catholic marriages in the region of Montreal between > 1766 and 1835 > 4) Inventory, after death, in the region of Montreal between 1791 and 1840 > You can always reach me at my personal email at gilles_I@sympatico.ca > Good hunting everyone. > William >

Hi Listers, Does anyone have an interest in Robert GRANT of Sliamore and Ann McDONALD of Corchullie, both near Nethy Bridge, who were married on 12 July 1805, Abernethy and Kincardine, Inverness? Their children were Elspeth GRANT b. 1807 Sliamore, Abernethy and Kincardine, Inverness m. 1829 William GRANT at Duthil. d.1886 "Cherry Grove" Grantown Marjory GRANT b. 1809 Sliamore Robert GRANT b. abt. 1812 "Sleanmore" A&K (son's 1855 birth gives his age as 43) m. Ann WATSON b. 1817 Lyngarie, Cromdale Inverallan and Advie (7 sons, 1 daughter). Occupation in 1855 Merchant. Mary GRANT b. 1817 Sliamore Robert Grant, the father, probably died at Sleamore in 1825, and in the 1841 Census "Slewmore" there is only Ann Grant age 65 Farmer Robert Grant age 28 Mary Grant age 23 Ann Grant age 23 (Robert's wife) I have to admit, I am totally confused about when this area changes from Inverness to Moray (or Elgin?). Can anyone tell me? Helen Australia

Helen wrote: > ... > I have to admit, I am totally confused about when this area changes > from Inverness to Moray (or Elgin?). Can anyone tell me? Not knowing exactly whatt you mean by "this area" it is hard to be specific, but there were changes to the boundaries in both 1870 (under the "Inverness and Elgin County Boundaries Act" and again in 1891, as a result of the "Local Government (Scotland) Act. If you can be a bit more specific about which places you mean, I can be a bit more specific in my answer. Gavin Bell

Charles MIDDLETON, b. 1789, Banff, Moray. d. 1854, Maidstone, Kent At least one sister that I know of, Louisa MIDDLETON, married name GRANT Possibly a brother George MIDDLETON Birth, and death informaton for Louisa, and George is unknown to me at this point. Thanks, Sharon ______________________________________________________________________ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca

Looking through Bruce Bishop's "The Lands & People of Moray" (Duffus Parish) I found the following listed: James Donaldson, 1729-1730, Tenant in Bagro Thomas Donaldson, 1729-1730, Tenant in Keam George Donaldson, 1729-1747, Tenant in Unthank... mortcloth 1747 John Donaldson, 1772-1773, Barleyman, Tenant in Roseisle Margaret Donaldson, 1779-1811, in Roseisle, with child by William Nicol in 1779, on Poor List in 1811. Alexander MacDonald, 1799, In Roseisle, paid Commutation Tax on house with two windows and on two horses. Elspet Donaldson, 1811, in Roseisle on Poor List Alexander MacDonald, 1787, on Poor List Isobel MacDonald, 1778, on Poor List Isbell MacDonald, 1782-1791, on Poor List James MacDonald, 1799-1830, Shipmaster in Burghead, taxed on house with 2 windows in 1799, died in 1830, husband of Chritina Shaw. William MacDonald, 1799, taxed on house with 2 windows Jean MacDonald, 1820, on Poor List Margaret MacDonald, 1825-1830, on Poor List William MacDonald, 1830, Deceased, his widow now on Poor List Gordon Duffus grant@lochburn.demon.co.uk wrote: >This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > >Surnames: Mcdonald MacDonald Bower >Classification: Query > >Message Board URL: > >http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BgC.2ACI/1275 > >Message Board Post: > >I am currently researching my family history and was wondering if anyone had any information about the MacDonalds of Duffus and of Croy Invernesshire. I have already gathered a lot of information > >Also one of my ancestors was a Mary Bower who died aged 72 according to the gravestone in Duffus cemetery, that would make her birth date around 1827. In my research I found that there was a minister called John Bower in the Duffus Church - The Kirk of St. Peters in 1737. I was wondering if there is a link? > > >==== MORAY Mailing List ==== >If you need to unsub for your holidays, change your email address, or report anything to the admin of the list - all this information can be found at http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/intl/SCT/MORAY.html > >============================== >Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. >Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx > > > > >

At 12:11 PM 24/03/2005, you wrote: >Hello everyone............me again...........the ongoing CALDER database: > >Have run into the surname PETRIKEN. I am thinking Petrie but am unsure. >This name appears in my search for CALDER's - Elgin - mid 17's. > >Your thoughts are most welcome. Again thanks to Ian and Louise on the >Moray list and Margaret on the Inverness list for your input. How about Peterkin? _ _ Regards, Ed Barron <ejbarron@netspace.net.au>