Hi Ray, Thank you. I didn't have John Grant's birth date or place. These illegitimate births can really leave dotted lines in one's family tree! You had mentioned in an earlier email that you might be able to help me with details of James Stuart (b. 1838, Feb 11) parents: William Stuart/Janet Richardson. From IGI I have William Stuart's parents as Gordon Stuart and Elspet Gordon; but have not yet explored Janet Richardson's line. Also, Jane (Jean) McBeath's 1st born, William Ross, my Gt. Grandfather, was fathered by a George Ross. I think this Geo. Ross is (the son of Gray Ross and Margaret Tough,) b. May 26, 1832 in Mortlach. Have you explored this line at all?? Again, the dotted lines, etc, etc. Wish Jane McBeath had understood which side of the blanket was 'best'! Thank you for the info. Gay In Canada -----Original Message----- From: Aberloursearch@aol.com [mailto:Aberloursearch@aol.com] Sent: December 12, 2004 3:51 PM To: MORAY-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [MORAY] Another STUART household mystery Hello Gay, You ask about the relationship between James Grant born Aberlour November 11, 1880 and Jessie Ann Grant born Aberlour April 14, 1884 to James Stuart and Jane McBeath, as you know they are listed on the 1891 census as their grand children, actually they are the grandchildren only of Jane McBeath. Her daughter from a previous relationship Jane McIntosh born c. 1863 in Forres had these two children by John Grant who was born December 19, 1857 in Whitehouse Aberlour. Hope this helps with your research. Regards Ray ==== 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 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