> As far as genealogy goes, I've traced Alexander back to David PHILIP > (NM139247) and Margaret CRUICKSHANK, but am unable as yet to find any > reference to his father, who I believe was a William Philip. Is anyone > here researching this family? Hi Karin I have not been researching the Philip family, but over the years I have amassed a good deal on Margaret Cruickshank's family (though I have not yet found any connection with my own Cruickshanks). If you can import a GEDCOM I'll be happy to send you what I have. Anne