Diane Davidson: This is the only Gilbert in my files who could have been born in 1837. 21. CATHERINE ANNAL/GILBERT THOMSON M. 21 DEC 1871 ELIZABETH ROSIE CROMARTY 25 SEP 1872 Roger Kelly: Have you checked Walt Custer's site at > http://www.cursiter.com/ > You will find tons of information on your family there as will anyone with Orkney roots. -- Pam Thomson http://www3.bc.sympatico.ca/ Town Square Network