Thanks Rhoda, I had already obtained a copy of that Baptism record from 1802. I had also obtained from that Website a copy of a document for a Daniel McFarlane who was born in 1808 and apparently to the same couple. That's why I am assuming that Daniel and Donald were not the same person and that perhaps Daniel was using his brother's name from time to time. I am very interested in your information that that Daniel and Donald are interchangeable at times. That's the first time I have heard of that - like Jack and John, Henry and Harry etc I assume. So thank you for pointing that out to me. Unfortunately I have no idea of his regiment. He is just recorded in Trial and Transport records as being a "soldier" or "soldier/groom". None of the people researching Daniel had ever considered that he might have been known by another name. Daniel seemed to claim different years of birth depending on his mood. I had him born actually any time from 1803 to 1808. Only recently after years of different people researching him, a person came forward who was descended from Daniel's second family (the other researchers in my group are all descended from his first family) and provided a photo of him. Her information was, that according to a particular book she had seen, he was really Donald Alexander, known a "Daniel". That sent everyone rushing around and one researcher went to the Mitchell Library and verified the information. That is the first to my knowledge that anyone I know who is researching Daniel had considered or been made aware of the possibility that he might not actually be "Daniel". There was never even a hint of that previously. As you did, I then went to Find My Past and found those three records for a Donald born in 1802 (my prior search for a "Daniel" had just cost me a lot of money for no positive result!) I thought if I could gain some insight into the general details of Scots serving in Ireland in the early 1820's I might pick up a clue which might help. Thus my post to the forum. Actually when I searched Scotland's People I found several other possible baptisms for a couple of the same names (some different locations, but I suppose it is possible that people move house!). Interestingly enough, the names of the children matched family names which were used by Daniel and his descendants over generations, one in particular which was not that common. So that's where I am at for the moment. Your advice is wise. I will have to go back now and purchase the records of those three Donald's (Grrrr....... Daniel must be having quite a laugh about the chase he has sent us on!) and then if I get a match, try to get the records from the National Archives. I am so glad your search for your Great Grandfather's service records reaped a positive result - I imagine it would have been fascinating to receive those. I assume such records contain very valuable information that may not turn up in other sources. Thank you Rhoda, I greatly appreciate your information. It was a gentleman from an "Electric Scotland" Forum who suggested I post on to the Perthshire Forum and assisted with information about how to find the page so I came about it the long way! Thank you also for your information about the Museum in Perth. If I am fortunate enough to be able to discover that my Daniel (or Donald?) was connected to the Royal Highland Regiment I shall visit there as I am going to the UK quite soon. Kindest regards, and with appreciation for your assistance, Kerri -----Original Message----- From: perthshire-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:perthshire-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of CandROverson Sent: Wednesday, 29 December 2010 12:32 PM To: perthshire@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [PERTHSHIRE] Military in Ireland and Daniel McFarlane Hello Kerri The birth/baptism index on the Scotlands People website has the birth/baptism of a Donald MACFARLANE on 24 July 1802 in Dull, Perthshire, son of John Macfarlane and Ann STEWART. This couple have 3 other children recorded on the index - Peter in 1798, John in 1800 and James in 1805. The parish registers recorded the baptisms of children but sometimes also included the dates of birth. Donald/Daniel could be interchangeable in Scotland; I have a number in my tree who were recorded under either name on different occasions. Do you have any idea of his regiment? The Black Watch (The Royal Highland Regiment) was headquartered in Perth. They have a museum and archives in Perth. But the service records of British army regiments (including the Scottish regiments) are held by the UK National Archives at Kew in London. You could have a look for him in the British Army Service Papers on the Find My Past website which has transcribed the records held at Kew. I just did a free search for Donald Macfarlane born 1802 +/- 2 in Perthshire, and found 3 Donald Macfarlanes but you have to pay to view the transcripts. My Great Grandfather was in the Black Watch in the 1870s and I downloaded his service papers from Find My Past, and followed that up by contacting the Black Watch archives in Perth, Rhoda ----- Original Message ----- From: "kerriferguson" <kerriferguson@dodo.com.au> To: <PERTHSHIRE@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2010 12:25 AM Subject: [PERTHSHIRE] Military in Ireland and Daniel McFarlane >I have an ancestor, Daniel McFarlane, who was born in Perthshire, Scotland > ( though latest information suggests that this name "Daniel" may have been > an alias and he may have actually been on Donald Alexander McFarlane). > > He was the son of one John McFarlane and Ann Stewart and born around 1802 > to > the best of my knowledge. > > My documents show that he then served in the army in Ireland sometime > between 1820 and 1825. > > He stole a sheep while serving and was convicted of theft (in Cork) and > transported to the colony of NSW for 7 years. > > All his records show he was a "soldier/groom". > > Can anyone tell me how I could find records of a Perthshire soldier > serving > in Ireland in the early 1820's? > > Does anyone have any information in general about Scottish soldiers > serving > in Ireland around this time? > > Anything would be appreciated. > > Kerri > > When replying to a message or a digest, please delete everything except the portion to which you are replying. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PERTHSHIRE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. 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FYI - one of my Caddel family from Perthshire used both the forenames of Donald / Daniel.