This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Neetz Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.reid/2510.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Bob- I have Reids' from Kilbrachan parish, though later in the 1800s. Robert Anderson Reid, b. 1 Jan. 1813 in Renfrewshire, married Mary Stewart, b. 11 Aug. 1813, marriage banns posted 2 Aug. 1834 for Kilbrachan parish, Renfrewshire. They had two children born in Renfrewshire, Martha, b. 23 July 1835; James, b. 4 Oct. 1837; the immigrated to U.S.A. sometime around 1841 or shortly thereafter; son John/George b. 2 May 1841, US census of 1850 & 1870 lists his birthplace as Scotland, all other census records list New York & his obituary lists New York. Two other children were born in Delaware where Robert's citizenship papers are found. The family eventually settled in Wisconsin. Son James's obituary lists his birthplace as Kilbrachan, the family home on Shuttle Street. If you would like more information, please contact me off-list. Anita Reid, Eau Claire, WI Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.