I lived in Lachine (by the way it is one word, no capital), for a number of years, and yes, you may have a problem. If the children were actually born in Lacine, whether they were Catholic or not, they may have been registered at the local Catholic Church, or again at the City Hall. However, Lachine, is a suburb of Montreal, and while I lived in Lachine, my children were born in a hospital in Montreal. Ours were registered at the Montreal City Hall. My last child was born in Montreal, but we were living in a community about 25 miles south, and although we are not of the Angilcan (Episcopalian in the U.S.) persuasion, the Town Hall of that community had arranged for any births to be registered by the the local Anglican minister, so he was so registered. However, some years later when we sent to the Register of Births, the Province of Quebec, Quebec City, P.Q. we got the certificate all right, but it was entirely in French. We do not speak French. This will give you som! e idea of what you are up against. I too ,have a brick wall. and like you found, on the Mormon Ancestral File, what seemed to be just what I was looking for. I too, wrote the Submitter, only in my case my letter was not returned, nor did they answer, so I understand your frustation. I am afraid I have not been very helpful, but I wish you all the luck in the world. G.Webster

HI: I am new to search in Scotland. I am working on my daughter-in-law's family of ARTHUR and have a problem. I know her great grandfather William ARTHUR was born in Dunbarton in 1860 along with a twin sister Catherine. William wrote a short autobiography in which he says he was one year old when they moved to Canada. He says "We left Helensburgh". Is that a town in Dunbarton. I am not familiar with the Parish names etc. for Scotland so please bear with me. They went to Montreal. There were eleven children in the family. William's father was Reverend Alexander Arthur of Dalkeith and his mother was a daughter of William Allan and Margaret Macauly - a cousin of Macauly's who had a home at Ardmcape on the Garelock. In my searching of the IGI I found - in the Ancestral Files - an Alexander Arthur married to Catherine Allan. These files show these two with eleven children married in 1845 but it has them all born in LaChine, Quebec, Canada. Now the family did settle there but according to William's autobiography some of the children were born in Scotland. The names of the children that he writes about match with the names in the IGI. I don't have any idea of where to go from here. It is all such a confusing mess - some of the childlren of Alexander and Catherine are shown born in Barony, Lanark, others in Row, Dunbarton, Blythswood, Glasgow - which confuses me. The Ancestral File is the only place where the Father Alexander is shown with a birth about 1820. The closest Alexander I can find a birth for otherwise is 1832 but my Alexander was married to Catherine in 1845. That certainly doesn't fit in. Can anyone tell me where to go with this - how to proceed. I tried writing to the submitter to the Ancestral File but my letter came back. I'm stumped!!! Regards, and thanks for listening, Gladys In Colorful Colorado gjensen@rmi.net

I am interested in the following names in specific areas: DAVIE - East and MidLothian 1700 - 1838 especially Tranent, Colinton, Corstorphine, Linlithgow McEWEN - Perth 1818 - 1854 ( Brassfounders) HANNAY / BROWN / RIDDICK / BELL / MAXWELL / COMLINE - Kirkcudbrightshire 1775 - 1932 especially Castle Douglas, Kelton, Auchencairn, Rerrick, Buittle, Gelston. My ancestors are buried at Dundrennan Abbey. Does anyone have the name Nicholas given to their FEMALE ancestors? SCOTT / KERR - Tullibody, Alloa Early 1800s onwards I would be very interested to hear from anyone with these names in their family tree. Margaret Greer -- <Created and sent to you using the Amstrad e-m@iler>

Seeking ancestors of John Thomson, "of Arbroath," supposedly b. 12 Mar 1834. Certificate for his marriage to Louisa Sophia Waddell lists his residence as Arbroath and his occupation as tailor, ditto and ditto for his father James. However, the only listing in the Old Parish Records in the right time frame is a christening in Oct 1834 in Girthon, Kirkcudbrightshire, for John, the son of James and Mary (Reid) Thomson. Girthon is not that far from Sunderland, but why would someone from Kirkcudbrightshire end up in Arbroath? Also, there's no marriage record for a Mary Reid marrying a James Thomson, in Girthon or anywhere else. Can anyone answer these question, and end years of frustration?

Am searching for any information on the Charles Hughes family. Charles moved to Scotland from Ireland about 1830-34 and married Ann Sweeney 1835. Their children, Hugh Joseph, John J., Jane, Bridget, Margaret, Catherine, were all born in Scotland. Catherine married Matthew McHugh in Scotland. Charles worked the mines around Airdrie, Old-New Monkland area. Hugh Joseph attended St.Joseph's school in Glasgow. They all immigrated to US around 1865-66, except for Catherine & Matthew McHugh, who both died in an accident in Scotland. They wound up in Madison Co. and Montgomery Co., Illinois. Any information would be appreciated and I would be glad to share what I have. Thanks. Georgia geerwin@darientel.net

My ancestor, John MACINTYRE, was born on Lismore in 1788. He was in the Navy during the Peninsular War and then went to Paisley in 1815. He married Janet SLOAN there and had two children, John Stevenson and Janet, before leaving for Canada in 1819. He settled in Lanark CountyOntario, Dalhouse Township. He left for Perth County in 1846 and settled near St. Mary's, Ontario where he died. Is anyone researching this family or the area of Lismore? Any help appreciated. Thank you. Ardelle in Colorado aek8@juno.com ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

I'm researching the following families and would like to hear from anyone who knows anything about them: 1. Dougall Robert Dougall, born 1842 in Raploch, Stirling. Son of Andrew Dougall and Ellen McLean. Married Douglas Clark July 14, 1865, in Glasgow. She was born 1844 in Edinburgh. Died 1871. Robert emigrated to Canada in 1871 shortly after his wife's death, with his daughter Douglas. 2. Earley. Robert Earley. Born ca 1814 in Stirling. Married Ellen Stewart, who was born 1819 in Balquihidder, Perthshire. Children Elizabeth (born 1840 in Clackmannon), Mary (born 1843 in Stirling), George (born 1844). Family emigrated to Canada in 1844. Regards.......Peter Willcock Ontario, Canada

I am seeking information on Jessie Fraser and James Law. James was a draper, possibly in New York. He and Jessie had a daughter Mary Ann who was married 18.07.1871 at New Jersey to Alexander Bell a seaman from Largo in Fife (Scotland). Fraser and Bell are Scottish names, so presumably the family came orginally from Scotland and found themselves, around the early part of the 19th centry in New York, somehow. Alexander Bell and Mary Ann Law were my husband's great grandparents. If anybody can help us to find the origins of Jessie and James Law, I would be very grateful.

I am searching for ancestors of George NEILSON and William JOHNSON, both were my 6th great grandfathers. They were both Jacobite prisoners, captured in Preston. Transported from Liverpool to Maryland on the Ship Goodspeed on July 28, 1716. They were sold as slaves to Charles Digges in Maryland on October 18,1716. George had a son, William NELSON (name changed)......William Johnson had a daughter, Hannah Johnson.......... William and Hannah were married about 1745. Any information will be appreciated. Will gladly share the information that I have on their descendants. Mary Nelson Pazur Kennesaw, Georgia USA

Seeking info on Adam Gard(i)ner who is said to have emigrated to America from Greenock, Scotland, in Dec 1774 on the ship "James", arriving in America in February 1774. After marrying Hel(l)en Mitchell, they resided in Tinnerwich, near Flushing, Long Island. The Albany County (NY) census of 1790 shows Adam, Helen, a son of 16, two sons under 16 , and two daughters. Shortly thereafter, they relocated from NY to Washington County, PA, and from there to Adams Co., OH, about 1800. He was killed by Indians in 1801 on a return trip to PA before the birth of his youngest son. Adam's father is thought to have been named John. Any help with Adam, his family, and ancestry would be most appreciated. I have some info on his children which I would be happy to share with anyone connected to this line. Thanks, Bob.

Does anyone have any imformation on a George HARPER, born c 1839 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Father was James Harper, mother was Elizabeth Cruikshank. He married in Australia on 14 Feb 1870. Thanks Doug McLean

Has anyone seen information about a Phineas Davidson who came from Scotland about 1745 with 2 brothers? They probably landed in Maryland. Are there any ship records from back in the early 1700s? I would appreciate any help with online sites or books I might find at the library. Thanks Joan

----- Original Message ----- From: CharlesThomas To: SCOTLAND-ROOTS-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2001 9:10 PM Subject: Fw: alexander grayGRAY/tHYNNE The only Alexander I found on such short notice was a son of George Gray who was probably born in 1625-in Scotland He came to America (abt)Dec of 1650 he died Mar 31,1692 He married Sarah .They had five children .Robert,George, Alexander, James, Sarah, Alexander married a Elizabeth Harlow and she was the daughter of Francis Harlow who married Sarah after the death of George They all lived in Berwick Maine Here is a Ref. I picked up Scotch Prisoners Deported to New England by Cromwell 1651-52 by Col. Banks;Maine Wills-Sargent;Genealogical Dictionary of Maine** Do you have any other names before or after Alexander? Regards Alice*****By the way my husband's mother and father lived in Plano Tx His father died there.--- Original Message --From: James Gray To: cthoma13@tampabay.rr.com Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2001 7:16 PM Subject: alexander gray Thank you so much for responding. My Alexander Gray would have gone to Virginia by at least 1760 which is when he bought property there. His wife was Elizabeth Fitzhugh (last name not verified). If anything in your book points me in this direction I would sure appreciate anything you could share with me. James H. Gray Plano, TX

Do not include the word "request" when sending mail to the list--it will never get there. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Scot genealogy Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2001 09:28:11 -0700 From: Iconkad@aol.com To: SCOTLAND-ROOTS-L-request@rootsweb.com I need help in tracing my great, great grandfather's roots in Sterlingshire. He emmigrated in 1852 to Boston. Katherine Nerret

Thanks for including me. My full address is <donald@mcilhagga.net>

In a message dated 3/9/01 7:14:47 PM Eastern Standard Time, KateDenham@aol.com writes: > I am hoping one of you knows where I can find more information > on birth records for Aberdeen shire, Perth shire and other locals listed > here. Hi Kate - I'm confused. When you say "more" information -- do you already have birth records? If not, the first place to look is the IGI (www.familysearch.org -- and look under search). If you already have the IGI reference -- then you need to get the exact citation from the Old Parish Registers (OPR) -- which will provide the complete entry. Sheila Hopewell, NJ Caithness - SINCLAIR, GUNN, McBEATH, CLYNE, McKENZIE Perthshire - McDONALD, LAUDER, McKENZIE, ISLES Argyllshire - McDOUGALL, McLUGASH, FERGUSON, McALISTER, McINDEOR Orkney -HOLMS, CORSTAN

I am looking for any information on an Alexander Gray c. on Aug 9, 1736 in Melrose Parish, Roxburgshire. Parents were Alexander Gray and Margaret Thynne. I am trying to see if he is the same Alexander Gray who purchased land in Halifax Co, VA in 1760 and raised a family there. Any help or suggestions will be appreciated. James H. Gray Plano, TX

Looking for ancestorial information on the following people and not sure where to turn. I am hoping one of you knows where I can find more information on birth records for Aberdeen shire, Perth shire and other locals listed here. John Gauld born about 1773 Aberdeen shire Barbara Gauld (dau. of John) born 3/1/1819 Aberdeen shire John Gauld Jr. born 6/8/1814 Aberdeen shire James Gauld born 7/20/1802 (assumed to be born in Aberdeen shire like siblings) George Troup born 3/2/1802 Aberdeen shire Archebald Campbell born 4/26/1811 Fernann, Perish of Kenmore, Perth shire John Finlayson born abt 1780 Localsch Laughlin McKinnon born abt 1800, Tiree Magaret McLean born abt 1807, Tiree Donald McKinnon born abt 1834, Tiree Rebecca McKinnon born abt 1836, Tiree Thank you for any help you can provide!!! Kate

Having the surname Glasgow makes it difficult to search with the City Glasgow appearing so often in the records, but---. John Glasgow, born about 1755-1760. In Huntingdon Co., PA, USA by late 1780s. Wife was Margaret Taylor, or Hunter, or Watts. I believe it to have been Taylor. Children were Richard, John, Hannah, Jane, Matthew, William, Samuel & Taylor Different stories say (1)John was a deserter from the British army in the Colonies dur=ing the Revolution. (2)Another says he and his family came over during the Revolution. Another says he came up to Pennsylvania from one of the US Southern States during the war. I realize my information is sketchy but I have little to go on. Do any of the names and/or places ring a bell with anyone? Jack Glasgow

Hi everyone. does anyone out there have any information on a William England who married a Janet Allan in Moray, Scotland on April 5 1715*******They had 9 children and I am interested in one of their children. I think he may be my gggGrandfather Robert England whom came over from Scotland in 1740...***** He moved to New Brunswick, Canada. around Loggieville or Chatham.(area)Any information would be appreciated.