In a message dated 3/21/2008 17:30:40 GMT Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: In reference to message of Jan. 10,2008, I'm wondering if the Jessie McKay might be sister or mother of DONALD McKAY, who went to Stellarton, Nova Scotia during 1870s. or early 80s, My grandmother was JESSIE MCKAY, daughter of Donald (wife's name unknown). Believe they had lived in Elgin area, shipping out of Glasgow, and think it might have landed in Pictou, N.S. I have photo of the family taken in Glasgow before departure. Jessie, eldest of 4 children) was 17 yrs old,. She might have been named after Donald's Mother. She told of a terribly stormy trip (10 weeks??) She was unhappy to leave Scotland & friends, wished to go back..."but only when they built a bridge"!! Any clues? Peg Hopkins Peg Hello Peg Many of us have been unhappy leaving Scotland and cherish every minute there when we visit! Your statement about the bridge got me wondering so I checked the IGI to see if there was a possibility they had lived somewhere else, not just Elgin, Morayshire. There is a family: Jessie McKAY born 10 June 1856 to Donald McKAY and Mary HARRALD in Evie and Rendall in Orkney. I expect people there sometimes wish there was a bridge! Perhaps, of course, I am way off! About 6 children are listed. Sheila.