It seems that this family did travel around areas of Scotland quite a lot if the information I've collected is correct. I found them in Lanark, Kirkudbright, Dumfires, West Lothian, and Midlothian. For birth records I've found about 9 that show with parents of Alexander Drummond and wife. The first names I've found for the wife are Helen and one with Ellender. Last names for Helen show up as Diet, Dyet, Dyett, Dyat, and Dyer. I've downloaded 4 actual written birth records, and those appear to be written differently as Dyet, Dyett, and Dyer. The name that's throwing me is "Dyer"? Does it make sense that they could be the same person? Not sure how the Scot would pronounce the different spellings of Dyet and Dyer, if they'd be pronounced similarly? The births I found were from 1796 to 1818. The death record I found for Helen (Dyer) Drummond showed she was 82 years old at death in 1845, meaning she may have been born about 1763. First child at 33, and last at 55. I guess that's not unusual? Then on my Helen's birth record Alexander is shown as a "basket maker". On Helen's death record he's shown as the Chapman pedler. On an 1841 census I found Alexander and Helen Drummond (both 80 years) with a Daughter Elizabeth (31 years), in Airth which is where I found the 1845 death for Helen. All are shown as "Licensed Halkers", and I assume that would be Hawker. Perhaps it makes sens that a basket maker would "hawk" his wares? Would appreciate thoughts about about the name and occupation. Thanks so much!! Tom McMillan (Washougal, WA) ____________________________________________________________ How to Stay Asleep Cambridge Researchers have developed an all natural sleep aid just for you. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4d0d15b5a69387c9d83st04vuc