Hi Karen, I cannot answer your query regarding MACKIE being derived from McClean. I am interested in the parents, and grandparents of tour Grandfather. The MACKIE line that I am researching include Joseph MACKIE, born 1766 Rothes, Moray, married Grizel (Grace) NAIRN 21 June 1792 at Forres. We believe his parents were Thomas MACKIE, born c.1720 Kinloss, Moray, who married Isabel MANN 1750 Edinkillie, Moray. Thomas's parents were James MACKIE, born about 1680, & Katherine LAMB (IAMBIE) who married 1716. Joseph & Grace MACKIE's youngest son ,James born 1815 Forres, migrated to Australia in 1853. Joseph was a Master baker in Forres, and later in Nairn, and several of his sons were also bakers - James was a baker on the Victorian goldfields, and then a farmer in the same area. I believe he also went to NZ following the gold rush there. Regards, Colleen R. Mentone Victoria Australia.

Colleen, Thank you for your reply. It's possible we may have some connection somewhere. Here is what I know about my Mackie's: Peter Mackie, b. 1795 in Forgue, Aberdeenshire married Isabel Scorgie 1832 (she died within 20 years after their marriage). Peter's parents were Peter Mackie and Amelia Cruickshank (b. 1752 in Forgue). Peter lived for many years in Marnoch, Banff and died there as well. Peter and Isabel had James Mackie, b. abt 1838 (not sure where). At the time of his marriage to Jane Innes in 1865 he was living in Rothes. I think James had a brother named Peter, but other than that I do not have any info about siblings. James apparently hung himself in an Aberdeen prison in 1873. I still have not found out why he was in prison. James and Jane Mackie's son, David Innes Mackie, was born in Rothes. He was my great grandfather and emigrated to California via. Canada in the 1880's. Anything look familiar? Karen Collen R <ceedeed@dodo.com.au> wrote: Hi Karen, I cannot answer your query regarding MACKIE being derived from McClean. I am interested in the parents, and grandparents of tour Grandfather. The MACKIE line that I am researching include Joseph MACKIE, born 1766 Rothes, Moray, married Grizel (Grace) NAIRN 21 June 1792 at Forres. We believe his parents were Thomas MACKIE, born c.1720 Kinloss, Moray, who married Isabel MANN 1750 Edinkillie, Moray. Thomas's parents were James MACKIE, born about 1680, & Katherine LAMB (IAMBIE) who married 1716. Joseph & Grace MACKIE's youngest son ,James born 1815 Forres, migrated to Australia in 1853. Joseph was a Master baker in Forres, and later in Nairn, and several of his sons were also bakers - James was a baker on the Victorian goldfields, and then a farmer in the same area. I believe he also went to NZ following the gold rush there. Regards, Colleen R. Mentone Victoria Australia. ==== 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&targetid=5429