Hi i have a Joseph SINCLAIR born abt 1800 in Muckart and on his death certificate it said his father was Henry. Does anyone know aboiut this family. manythnks Allison

Allison, The Sinclair surname will be fairly common in Scotland. So you need to do some more research and get more details. Asking a question like yours limits the possible replies to a minimum, because very few people will be related. But if you provide some detailed data, which shows some attempt at research, many people on the list can apply their combined knowledge and resources to try and help. Firstly, check Google maps for the location. The correct spelling looks to be Muckhart, which shows as currently in Clackmanshire, but formerly was in Perthshire. Secondly, provide us with details of death certificate. Where and when did he die? What was his age and occupation? Who were the witnesses? This is vital to help identify which censuses he could be found. IGI batches for Muckhart, show only one entry, Joseph Sharp Sinclair born 1800, but parents are John Sinclair and Rachel Dewar. Perhaps the informant for the death provided incorrect data. The place to check is Scotlands People http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ It's a pay site, so you won't get others to pay for it. Knowing when and where he died will enable you to find him in census records and check birth date and location. It's unlikely he will still be with parents in 1840, but you might find other Sinclair families in the area that could be related. Hope some of that helps. Peter