Howard Thanks for that especially the bit on John Geddas as I have ref to a John Geddas:- A Headstone in Banff Cemetery records a John Lobban Geddes, Fernlea, Banff, who died 3rd April 1971, the spouse of Helen Forsyth who died on 15 March 195I wonder if this is the same John Geddas you mention as son of Peter & Isobel. Liz From: moray-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:moray-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Howard Geddes Sent: 26 March 2010 19:09 To: moray@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [MORAY] Lobban Liz, <<the same George that married Elspet Skene>> I don't know but there is a distinct possibility. (I) The IGI shows: JAMES LOBBAN Christening: 01 JAN 1806 Marnoch, Banff Parents: GEORGE LOBBAN ELSPET SKENE C111612. (II) George LOBBAN who died Nov 1878 Marnoch was h/o Isobel JOSS (MI in Marnoch Kirkyard). I have him down as s/o George LOBBAN & Elspet SKENE, apparently from his death registration, although I noted this such a long time ago so should be (re)verified. Isobel LOBBAN (d/o George LOBBAN & Isobel JOSS) marr Peter GEDDES in 1862; they went to Boddam where most of the family became quarry workers. A son, John GEDDES, eventually returned to Banff and set up the Monumental Sculptors 'Geddes & Walker' which is still operating today albeit under a different name. Hope this helps. Howard Geddes ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MORAY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message