Thanks to everyone who replied to my question re natural v. lawful births. Another thing I would like to know is via the reply of Norman Nicol who suggested looking at the Kirk Session Records of the Parish. Where does one find these Kirk Session Records? Are they available via the LDS libraries? Are they published or on microfilm and perhaps only available by going to the particular parish? The parish I am interested in is Walls and Flotta, Orkney. Thanks in anticipation, Jan, Canberra, Australia