Thank you to all those involved in filing the graveyard inscriptions from Angus. I think you have helped me eliminate one Alexander from a list of six, born around 1755. The inscription from Marykirk was of great interest. "Erected by JOHN PETRIE merchant Arbroath in remembrance of his father ALEXANDER PETRIE September 1829 aged 81 also a brother and two sisters who are interred here" This gives a date of birth of 1748 for this Alexander. I believe that this may be the Alexander born in St Vigeans1749, and who married Margaret Dorward at Arbilot 21st April 1770. They had at least four children: a.. Isobel, Ch Carmyllie, 22/2/1771 b.. Helen, Ch St Vigeans 23/2/1773 c.. Alexander, Ch St Vigeans 1778 and d.. John, Ch St Vigeans 1782. This would tie in with the inscription, with John the youngest having a brother and two sisters. There is a slight discrepancy in the date of birth for Alexander, but a year out is not unusual. Does anyone have details of this family that would confirm these assumptions? This is not my family line but, as I say, helps me eliminate a possible Alexander from my search. Jim Petrie, Isle of Wight.