Hello! I am new to the list and will be visiting Scotland for my first time ever in March of 2003. I would welcome information from one and all about what are the things I should not miss on my first visit. I am an avid genealogist, but probably will not have time to do research, since I will be with a group. Does anyone have any good advice for me, hints, warnings, etc? Thank you! Anita Tally Missouri, USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Garry Andrew" <gandrew@westman.wave.ca> To: <SCOTLAND-GENWEB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2002 10:54 PM Subject: Searching for family who resided in Invergordon I am a new member of this list and wish to inquire from members of the list how I should go about researching in the community of Invergordon. In the 1920's my grandparents departed Scotland for Canada and left their oldest child with my Granny's Mom. After the death of my Granny in 1970, my family lost touch with my Aunt and her family and we are now trying to make contact with them. We are facing two obstacles in our search. The first is the surname of the family, and the second is where they may now be residing. It is thought that the surname is MacLaine, however the pronunciation is Muck-a-lane according to my Mother and her siblings and we are not sure what the correct spelling would be. The family were living in Invergordon, Scotland in the mid 1950's. If anyone on this list could give us some suggestions as to where to begin searching for information about the family we would be most grateful. Is there a roots web list that would encompass the Invergordon area? Are school registration records available on line? The family consisted of two sons and three daughters who must have attended school and church. My Mother and her siblings are all now in their late 60's to mid 80's and are most eager to know if their oldest sibling is still living, and if so where she resides and would welcome any information about their nephews and nieces. All suggestions are most welcome. Regards, Garry Andrew Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
Well, after living here for the last 10 months, I would advise you to NOT believe it when someone tells you the place you're looking for (wherever or whatever it may be) is not far. :D Cheers, Ell in Glasgow ----- Original Message ----- From: "Anita Tally" <ctall@joplin.com> To: <SCOTLAND-GENWEB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2002 5:59 AM Subject: New to the List > Hello! I am new to the list and will be visiting Scotland for my first time > ever in March of 2003. I would welcome information from one and all about > what are the things I should not miss on my first visit. I am an avid > genealogist, but probably will not have time to do research, since I will be > with a group. Does anyone have any good advice for me, hints, warnings, > etc? Thank you! > > Anita Tally > Missouri, USA > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Garry Andrew" <gandrew@westman.wave.ca> > To: <SCOTLAND-GENWEB-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2002 10:54 PM > Subject: Searching for family who resided in Invergordon > > > I am a new member of this list and wish to inquire from members of the > list how I should go about researching in the community of Invergordon. > In the 1920's my grandparents departed Scotland for Canada and left > their oldest child with my Granny's Mom. After the death of my Granny in > 1970, my family lost touch with my Aunt and her family and we are now > trying to make contact with them. We are facing two obstacles in our > search. The first is the surname of the family, and the second is where > they may now be residing. > It is thought that the surname is MacLaine, however the pronunciation is > Muck-a-lane according to my Mother and her siblings and we are not sure > what the correct spelling would be. The family were living in > Invergordon, Scotland in the mid 1950's. > If anyone on this list could give us some suggestions as to where to > begin searching for information about the family we would be most > grateful. Is there a roots web list that would encompass the Invergordon > area? Are school registration records available on line? The family > consisted of two sons and three daughters who must have attended school > and church. My Mother and her siblings are all now in their late 60's to > mid 80's and are most eager to know if their oldest sibling is still > living, and if so where she resides and would welcome any information > about their nephews and nieces. > All suggestions are most welcome. > > Regards, > Garry Andrew > Brandon, Manitoba, Canada > > > > > >