Hullo Keith, >Any connection to George GEDDES, married to Elspet MILNE, parents of > John GEDDES born 1825). No: I think I'm right that your George GEDDES is s/o James GEDDES & Margaret WILSON, where James GEDDES might be s/o William GEDDES & Barbara GRANT, all thoroughly located in Keith. Correct? Mine are from Fordyce/Deskford, back to pre 1700, and prior to that probably Rathven and Bellie. If you can get yours back further, and away from Keith towards Bellie too, then there may be a connection! I don't have anything or an Alexander GARDEN and a Jane STEWART, I'm afraid. Regards Howard