Yes, Drummond was a VERY common alias for McGregor in Perthshire, especially in the Strathearn area. I'm not positive about the Dewar/Dyer connection but I believe they are legitimate variants of each other. We have others on this forum who are more knowledgeable about Dewar than I am. Ryk Brown Stewarts of Balquhidder Research Group ----- Original Message ----- From: "TWMc" <tomwdcraftr@juno.com> >I very much appreciate the help this group has offered me!! I think my >search may be a somewhat complicated one, but always appreciate the help >and advice of the group!! My closest Drummond ancestor was born as Helen >Drummond in 1800 in Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, and died Ellen (Drummond) >Todd in 1863 in Fergus, Wellington County, Ontario. Her birth record >indicates born to Alexander Drummond and Helen Diet. (Note: I've seen other >birth records for who may be the same couple and Helen's name varies from >Di > et, to Dyet, Dyatt, and Dyer. I wonder also, if Dewar might be an > option??). Appreciate any knowledge if these might sound similar with the > Scottish accent?? Our family (and I've found others descended from > Ellen/Helen) indicated that her maiden name was "MacGregor or McGregor". <snip>