I am researching an incident in Devon in 1787 when two excise men, JOHN SCOTT and JOHN JENKINS were killed by smugglers. SCOTT being a Scottish name, I hope that someone on this List may have come across the incident. Three of the smugglers were hanged for the crime, one transported, one escaped clean away and another possibly died of wounds. There was a third excise man, unnamed, who escaped. If anyone has come across anything, however small a reference, to this JOHN SCOTT I would be grateful to hear from them. I would like to know something of the family circumstances of the excise men. Thank you. Ivy Trott in Fish Hoek, Cape Province, South Africa.

Dear Lister,s I,ve just been reading your emails regarding Gaelic Language. Which reminded me I actually have a Gaelic dictionary which I brought second-hand many years ago. I thought it would come in handy one day in case I needed to look for a word, which could be translated into Gaelic. This dictionary lists the Gaelic word then translate it in Gaelic and English ( which I have also just realised). Its a shame as yet I have had no use for it, but if someone would like me to lookup a word I would be only to happy to do so. Regards Leanne

Jean, "There is nothing FREE about this site." Excuse me Jean, however that statement is not accurate. I'm sorry if you could not find the link from the one I provided. The direct link is: http://www.awesomegenealogy.com/shipslists/massachusetts_JOHNANDSARAH1652.txt As you can see, you do not need to pay anything to view this ships list. :) As well, the link I provided: http://www.awesomegenealogy.com/newstuff.shtml Has 18 free databases on that page alone. If these aren't helpful, I encourage you to browse my directory: http://www.awesomegenealogy.com/Genealogy/genealogy.shtml Which is a FREE collection of over 800 links for researchers. Regards, Roger http://www.awesomegenealogy.com >>>> From: Jean Brocklebank To: SCOTLAND-GENWEB-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: Scots to USA 1652 > From: "cwrichmond" > Roger: This is a wonderful thing you're doing! But shouldn't it say > "prisoners of war"? They were, you know. __________ There is nothing FREE about this site. Don't get hooked. Jean Brocklebank >>>> --------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes

Hello All I am new to this list. I would like to make contact with any researchers who are interested in the Leyden family in Scotland. My wife is a Leyden from Newfoundland. We have traced her family back to a William Leyden or Leaden born about 1835 in Trinity Bay, Newfoundland. William's father apparently came to Newfoundland from Scotland but we don't know where in Scotland. Tony Seaward Newfoundland, Canada

Lucille, Can you tell me the source for that? I'd be happy to include it with a source! And thank you for the compliment! Sincerely, Roger http://www.awesomegenealogy.com >>>> From: "cwrichmond" To: SCOTLAND-GENWEB-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: Scots to USA 1652 Roger: This is a wonderful thing you're doing! But shouldn't it say "prisoners of war"? They were, you know. Lucille Richmond ----- Original Message ----- From: "Roger Kennedy" To: Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2002 8:35 PM Subject: Scots to USA 1652 Hi everyone, This week I've added a new database to my site, Awesome Genealogy. It is a Ships List of Scottish prisoners sent to New England in 1652 onboard the JOHN AND SARAH. You can find it, and my other free databases I've added this month here: http://www.awesomegenealogy.com/newstuff.shtml Regards, Roger http://www.awesomegenealogy.com >>>>> --------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes

Ken, Do you know the author and the year written? Thank you! marilyn KThatcher29@aol.com wrote: > Lorraine > Don,t know what happen with that addy, but here goes,, > > I was standing by my window yesterday morning > Without a thought of worry or care > When I saw the postman coming up the pathway > With such a happy smile and jolly air > > He rang the bell and whistled while he waited > And then he said, good morning to you Jack > But little he knew the sorrow he bought me > When he handed me the Letter Edged in Black > > With trembling hands I took the letter from him > I broke the seal an' this is what it read > Come home my boy, your dear old father wants you > Come home my boy, your dear old mothers dead > > Those angry words I wish I never spok'un > Tho you know I didn,t mean them, don,t you Jack > My eyes are blurred, my poor ole heart is broken > While I,m writting you this letter Edged in Black > > Th' last words that your Mother ever spok'un > Was, tell my boy I want him to come back > > Hope this helps, > Ken

Dear Don, The IGI has 7 chn born to Walter and Elizabeth.....on batch no. C115012 James 3 jun 1716 Janet 19 jan 1718 Walter 14 feb 1720 Claud 20 may 1722 James 6 sep 1724 Elisabeth 16 jan 1727 Archibald Apr 1729 best regards Lorraine in W Aus

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Thanks so much to Ken and everyone else who tired to help with the words. My Mum is delighted, and can't wait to call her sister and tell her! Thanks for making our day! best regards Lorraine

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Could anyone help me with the descendants of Mary Wilkie and Gordon Pirie. All the information I have on the couple is below although I have the Wilkie's going back to 1700. Mary Donaldson Wilkie born 7 December 1884 Perth. Married 12 July 1911 at Station Hotel Perth in the Church of Scotland. At the time Mary was living 26 Garrybank Glasgow Road Perth. Mary married William Gordon Pirie a science teacher aged 30 and living at 3 Charmers Street Dundee. William's father was William Pirie a shepard and his mother was Jessie Paul. Witness were Charles M Pirie and Sophia J Wilkie. Mary died 18 March 1968 20 Lockfield Street Dundee many thanks Don Wilkie New Zealand

Also need help to find the descendants of this family also. Again this is all the info I have. Sophia Jane Wilkie 3 October 1891 38 Princes Street Perth. Sophia at the time of her marriage was a BSc research student in chemistry at University hall, St Andrews. She married 22 December 1916 Station Hotel, Perth in the Church of Scotland and married Charles Baird Macdonald MA. Mb. ChB General practitioner, Captain Royal Army medical Corps aged 31 who was living at Fulford, York at the time. Charles father was Alexander Macdonald, restaurateur and Elizabeth Milne Baird. Charles died 7 October 1955 in Dunfries Infirmary aged 70 . His usual address was 1 Allerton Road Merseyside, Liverpool. The informant was his son Alexander Macdonald who address is given as 1 Allerton Road Merseyside, Liverpool. I have the information on Sohpia Jane Wilkie many thanks Don Wilkie New Zealand

Can SKS help with the words of this song, please? My dear Mum thinks it starts ............"I was standing at the window, yester' morning" Its about the postman who came and ............"handed me a letter, edged in black" It's driving my poor aunt, 87, crazy, trying to recall the lyrics. Thankyou. Lorraine in W Australia

Looking for further information on the family of Walter STEWART who married Elizabeth LANG 1715 at OLD KILPATRICK DUNBARTONSHIRE, believe Walter to be the son of James STEWART Janice New Zealand

Dear Lynn, Thanks for your information. Since I am able at this point to only go back to Daniel Chisholm in 1808 I see no connection with Isabell Chisholm and her parents Alexander Chisholm and Jean Fraser, but I will add this to my files and if I find anything in the future that connects, I will let you know. Thanks again. Cheers, Carol -----Original Message----- From: lpolgar@comcast.net [mailto:lpolgar@comcast.net] Sent: Monday, 26 August 2002 6:36 AM To: SCOTLAND-GENWEB-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: RYRIE Hi Carol, The only Chisholm I have is as follows: William Tait, son of Thomas Tait and Katrine Raith, was born 27 Apr 1755 in Humbie, East Lothian, Scotland. William Tait married Isabell Chisholm on 16 Jun 1787, in Humbie Parish, Scotland. William was a farm labourer. Isabell Chisholm, may be the daughter of Alexander Chisholm and Jean Fraser, was born 16 Jun 1766, in South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland. The children of William Tait and Isabell Chisholm are: 1. James Tait - born 17 Apr 1788, in Humbie, East Lothian, Scotland. He was christened 27 Apr 1788 in Humbie, East Lothian, Scotland. Married Jean Robertson. 2. John Tait - born 8 Apr 1790 in Humbie, East Lothian, Scotland. He was christened 22 Apr 1790 in Humbie, East Lothian, Scotland. Married Janet Brown. (Family No. 3). 3. Catharine Tait - born 17 may 1791 in Humbie, East Lothian, Scotland. She was christened 27 May 1791 in Humbie, East Lothian, Scotland. 4. Thomas Tait - born 14 Jun 1794 in Humbie, East Lothian, Scotland. He was christened 30 Jun 1794 in Humbie, East Lothian, Scotland. 5. Jean Tait - born 22 Jan 1798 in Humbie, East Lothian, Scotland. She was christened 2 Feb 1798 in Humbie, East Lothian, Scotland. 6. Isabel Tait - born 24 May 1800 in Humbie, East Lothian, Scotland. She was christened 1 Jun 1800 in Humbie, East Lothian, Scotland. Married George Keppy. 7. Charles Tait - born 16 Jul 1802 in Humbie, East Lothian, Scotland. He was christened 30 Jul 1802 in Humbie, East Lothian, Scotland. 8. Margaret Tait - born 8 Feb 1805 in Humbie, East Lothian, Scotland. She was christened 10 Feb 1805 in Humbie, East Lothian, Scotland. Not all info on Isobel Chisholm has been documented, so I could still be off track. Regards, Lynn Researching Surnames: RYRIE, SWANSON, MCADIE, DUNNET, ROSIE, CORNER, HENDERSON, BRUCE, TAIT, CHISHOLM, BROWN, CLARK ----- Original Message ----- From: "C Keim" <ckeim@bigpond.net.au> To: <SCOTLAND-GENWEB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, August 24, 2002 10:41 PM Subject: RE: RYRIE > Hi Lynn, > > I am also researching the Chisholm family. My father was Harry > Chisholm. Our family lived in Pennsylvania. Other members of the > family may have settled elsewhere. His relatives, Thomas Chisholm, came > from Renfrew, Scotland in 1871. Thomas Chisholm's father was Daniel > Chisholm birth in 1808 in Ireland. I have a lot more info, but thought > this is enough to see if there is any connection to your Chisholm. > Carol Chisholm Keim > > -----Original Message----- > From: lpolgar@comcast.net [mailto:lpolgar@comcast.net] > Sent: Saturday, 24 August 2002 10:26 PM > To: SCOTLAND-GENWEB-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: RYRIE > > Haven't posted my search interests for a while. > > Researching the name RYRIE. > > Brick wall are John RYRIE, born (christened) 1738 Bylbster, married to > Margaret HENDERSON, on 3 Jan 1757 in Watten. They had five children: > Donald, born 1757 Watten, William 1761 Watten, Anne 1767 Watten, John > 1759 Watten, Alexander 1764 Watten. > > Any and all information appreciated. > > Regards from Michigan > > Lynn M. Polgar > > Researching Surnames: RYRIE, SWANSON, MCADIE, DUNNET, ROSIE, CORNER, > HENDERSON, BRUCE, > TAIT, CHISHOLM, BROWN, CLARK > > >

The correct address is http://www.smsu.edu/folksong/maxhunter/index.html If you have trouble with this url search for Southern Methodist University. Bob Searchin' for a past Ô¿Ô ----- Original Message ----- From: <KThatcher29@aol.com> To: <SCOTLAND-GENWEB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2002 7:30 PM Subject: Re: Song: letter edged in black > Lorraine, > Go to, > http://www.smsn.edu/folksong/MaxHunter/0345/index.html > You will find the lyrics there. > Good luck, > Ken > >

Thats OK Pam, We just know a good song when we hear one, don,t you agree ? Ken

In a message dated 8/25/02 9:33:57 PM Eastern Daylight Time, KThatcher29@aol.com writes: > http://www.smsn.edu/folksong/MaxHunter/0345/index.html > ditto God Bless Pam

Same here - Doris ----- Original Message ----- From: <Ger97@aol.com> To: <SCOTLAND-GENWEB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2002 10:24 PM Subject: Re: Song: letter edged in black > jeanbean@nmia.com writes: > > << oops, Ken. I tried and got a "specified server could not be found" > message. Help. > > Thanks, > Jean Brocklebank > >> > Ken: > > Same here! > > Pam > > >