> I am desperately searching for the REAL roots of my > great-great-grandmother and namesake, Ann Sclater. The 1861 census > says for her place of birth "Ireland" and I can't find her death cert. > which I had hoped would give me more information on where in Ireland. > (She married James Twatt of Rothiesholm and lived on Stronsay until > she dies in 1878) I take it, Ann, that you are aware that 'Ireland' is a township in the parish of Stenness in Orkney and does not necessarily refer to the country. The Mill of Ireland, sometimes 'Eyrland' is on the left-hand side of the road between the Brig o' Waith and Orphir, heading towards Orphir. -- Kind regards Mike Clouston