Thankyou Lachie; I have read every account of the 'Iolaire' I think. Also have communicated with the librarian at Stornoway to ascertain the names of the brothers who died. Four pairs of them. The whole thing a tragedy for so many young brave men and their families. In any case, I have worked back to the 1830's born generation, and found the following people, one of whom who must be related to my great grandfather. If anyone is researching these families and has any idea of a Glasgow connection through a sibling, could they reply to the list? From Leurbost, Lochs: Alexander MacKenzie and Catherine MacKenzie (ms MacKenzie) Farquhar Smith and Catherine McLeod FromTolsta, Stornoway: Donald MacLeod and Christina Murray Evander McIver and Christina MacKenzie From Shesader and Swordale Stornoway: John MacDonald and Isabella Munro Murdo MacAulay and Catherine MacDonald From South Dell, Barvas: Murdo McDonald and Ann McAulay Murdo Murray and Mary MacLeod It's a brick wall well and truly, and if anyone has any ideas about how to find the identity of an adopted child I would be glad to hear them. Thanks again List, Linda Hepburn Australia _________________________________________________________________ Update your mobile with a hot polyphonic ringtone: http://fun.mobiledownloads.com.au/191191/index.wl?page=191191polyphonicringtone