Hi, List, Looking for ancestry of Killicross ROSS, believed to have fought at the Battle of Dunbar, later he is found in Colonial Massachusetts as a servent/farm hand on a farm in Ipswich, MA. Don't know how he got there. If he has a connection to the above battle his name could be listed in the English Calendar of State Papers - disposition of "Scotch rebel prisoners" who were sent to Dunbar, England for transport/sale to the colonies. Any help will be appreciated. Dave Howe

Hi SKS offered to do a look up for me of MARTHA HALKERSTON, unfortunately my computer gave me a lot of problems last week and lost a lot of information, I also lost 150 e mail sent to me, if the person that was going to do the look up (sorry your name disappeared along with the emails) tried to contact me please could you do so again, I am sorry to inconvenience, but I really have had a huge problem. Thanks again Elaine

Hi, I am new to this list & I just found out some of my family moved to Perth Scotland,I am looking for any descendants of Thomas Smith & Amelie Smith(nee Liddiard) Amelie was born 1842 in Kent U.K their children were Thomas Shaw Smith ch 18.07.1869 William Joseph Smith ch 30.11.1871 Alice Ethel Smith ch 17/03/1874 Amelie Liddidard Smith ch 23.07.1870 all were christened at Fowlis Easter Perth Scotland

Hello To Kevin and All. I really sympathise with Kevin and all others who are searching for that one clue or lead to get them started on their Scottish research. I too have been bashing my head at this brick wall for ages now, surely one day it must tumble! My elusive ancestor was William BOYLE. The earliest record I've found for him is the 1851 census of Liverpool where he is shown as William BOYLE occ: Carpenter Unmarried 26 Born in Scotland. I have looked up all the census from 1851 to 1891 and not one shows William's town of birth. William's marriage certificate states his father's name of John BOYLE occ: Weaver. So I have a William BOYLE b 1825c Scotland died 1890 St Helens Lancashire England. William's occupations over the years were: Carpenter, House Builder/ Journeyman, and later in life, a Grocer. The IGI lists one William BOYLE with father's name of John BOYLE. This is for William BOYLE chs 21 Dec 1828 Dalry Ayr Scot, father John BOYLE, mother Christian GRANT. That looks promising but I feel I cannot claim it just yet, even though the name GRANT, has been used as a second name in our family males for generations.. If, as my father seems to think, William came from Edinburgh, what records are available for apprentice carpenters, and are they on line? Could someone please pass on some encouraging help and support? Kind Regards from Anne in Australia.

Hello all! My trip to Scotland is just two weeks away and I've still made no progress locating any information on Franceis Harper and Elizabeth Gentles. Familysearch seems to have nothing. Can SKS help me find a direction for searching? Would their death obits or certification in 1928 and 1920 be publically available someplace? Thanks, Diane Jameson, California Francis Harper b. 19 Nov 1866, Carnadore, Castlefin, Lifford, Co. Donegal, Irelend d. 3 Mar 1928, Glasgow, Scotland & Elizabeth Gentles b. abt 1880 d. 1920, Glasgow, Scotland m. 5 Feb 1904 | Jessie Harper | b. 21 Jan 1910, Scotland | d. aft 23 May 1982 | & Hugh Robertson | m. 16 Apr 1937 | James Harper | b. 18 Jun 1912, Carnadore, Castlefin, Lifford, County Donegal, Ireland | d. abt 1950, Australia | & Sadie McCallum | b. abt 1916, Scotland? | d. abt 1960, Australia | m. abt 1936, Scotland? | William Harper | b. 28 Mar 1914, Carnadore, Castlefin, Lifford, County Donegal, Ireland | & Maisie Johnstone | Martha Harper | b. 5 Nov 1916, Carnadore, Castlefin, Lifford, County Donegal, Irelend | d. 27 Jan 1981 | & Alex. Forrester --Diane Jameson, Researching Nova Scotia: Jameson, Johnson, Banks, Borgoine (Burgoyne), Sanford Midlothian, Scotland: Allan, Cuningham, Hair, Laing, Ross, Grieve, Watt Glasgow, Scotland: Harper, Robertson, Hutchinson, McLean Co. Donegal, Co. Tyrone, Ireland: Harper, Johnston, Irwing (Irwin, Erwin,Irwine,Irvine Irving, Urwin) Australia: Harper, McCullum Massachusetts: Harper, Allan, Campbell, Mitchell

Hello lister's This Is Kevin again and I am still trying to knock over my brick wall so here It goes. I have as my oldest person traced in my line as Joshua Miller unknown yrs of birth & death. His eldest son Joshua Miller born circa 1779 married  Elizabeth circa 1799, Elizabeth was born circa 1784, Joshua d: 11 Nov. 1851. Joshua & Elizabeth had the following children: John M. Miller (unknown years for him)  Elisha Miller (unknown years for him) Anna Miller (unknown years for her)       Phoebe Miller (unknown years for her) Robert Miller b: circa 1801                  Hannah Miller b: circa 1802 Jacob Miller b: circa 1807                   Luton Miller b: April 1809 d: 7/7/1884 Laura B. Miller b: circa 1819 d: 5/4/1896 Joshua was also married to a Rachel they had three children: William Shannon Miller he was born in Markham York Co Ontario Canada 1823. Sarah Miller she was born in Markham York Co Ontario Canada 1825. David Fitzallen Miller was born in Markham York Co Ontario Canada 1832. Joshua Miller SR. Other son Jacob Miller born circa 1786 d: 28.Oct. 1869. He was married to Phoebe Gould and this couple had 16 children as follows: Avery Miller (unknown yrs for him)       Jacob Miller (unknown yrs for him) Alfred Miller (unknown yrs for him)      Mary Miller (unknown yrs for her) Robert Miller (unknown yrs for him)     Abel Miller 1821-1879 circa John Miller (unknown yrs for him)        Warren Miller circa 1825 Martha Miller (unknown yrs for her)    Elijah Miller (unknown yrs for him) Nancy Miller (unknown yrs for her)       Lorinda Miller (unknown yrs for her) Nathon Miller (unknown yrs for him)     Hyram Miller (unknown yrs for him) Joshua Miller (unknown yrs for him). Those are Jacob & Phoebe's children some of these I do have some speculated yrs on so if they look familiar please inquire with me. From what information I have I know my Miller's were from Scotland and I am almost sure that Joshua, Sr. was probably born in Scotland just unsure of where. I also believe that Joshua & Jacob could have been born there to, there is info that also states they were in the Erie Co. NY area around 1801. And then from there they went to the Niagara Falls area then on to settle in Markham twp. York Co. by abt. 1804. Then some of them moved to Genesse Co. Michigan. Michigan is where I am from Midland Co. Michigan. Well, I hope this info trigger's something for someone out there in list land, & thank you in advance for taking the time to read through all of this & any help. Kevin Miller Coleman MI

Hi I posted a message re MARTHA HALKERSTON born Scotland around 1906-1916, moved to Loughborough have not had anything back, please can someone help me. Elaine

Dear listers, How do I obtain a copy of a 1916 birth certificate for a deceased individual, or the information provided on it? Does Scots-origins have that info available, or is it protected for privacy? My grandfather's place of birth was Falkirk, Stirling. New to scottish research, all help appreciated. Thanks, Jeff

Hi I am searching for MARTHA HALKERSTON born circa 1906 - 1916 she was born and lived in Scotland. She met THOMAS GILBERT MASON and moved to Loughborough in around 1930's Thomas Gilbert Mason was in the Highland Light Infantry in Glasgow. Please can anyone help I am trying to help my brother in law with his family origins as he does not know an awful lot about his roots. Any help with Halkerston families at all will be a step nearer. Thanks in advance for any help that anyone can give me on the above family. Elaine

have you tried the DONEGALEIRE-L-@rootsweb.com I use this list for my Smyth,Scott, & Coulter Donegal ancestors and find it great. You could also try http://www.donfam.com for a surname search. Jim

Hello lister's This Is Kevin again and I am still trying to clear up some information on my Miller's, I have as my oldest person traced in my line as Joshua Miller unknown yrs of birth & death. His eldest son Joshua Miller born circa 1779 he married Elizabeth circa 1799, Elizabeth was born circa 1784, Joshua d: 11 Nov. 1851. Joshua & Elizabeth had the following children: John M. Miller (unknown years for him) Elisha Miller (unknown years for him) Anna Miller (unknown years for her) Phoebe Miller (unknown years for her) Robert Miller b: circa 1801 Hannah Miller b: circa 1802 Jacob Miller b: circa 1807 Luton Miller b: April 1809 d: 7/7/1884 Laura B. Miller b: circa 1819 d: 5/4/1896 Joshua was also married to a Rachel they had three children: William Shannon Miller he was born in Markham York Co Ontario Canada 1823. Sarah Miller she was born in Markham York Co Ontario Canada 1825. David Fitzallen Miller was born in Markham York Co Ontario Canada 1832. Joshua Miller SR. Other son Jacob Miller born circa 1786 d: 28.Oct. 1869. He was married to Phoebe Gould and this couple had 16 children as follows: Avery Miller (unknown yrs for him) Jacob Miller (unknown yrs for him) Alfred Miller (unknown yrs for him) Mary Miller (unknown yrs for her) Robert Miller (unknown yrs for him) Abel Miller 1821-1879 circa John Miller (unknown yrs for him) Warren Miller circa 1825 Martha Miller (unknown yrs for her) Elijah Miller (unknown yrs for him) Nancy Miller (unknown yrs for her) Lorinda Miller (unknown yrs for her) Nathon Miller (unknown yrs for him) Hyram Miller (unknown yrs for him) Joshua Miller (unknown yrs for him). Those are Jacob & Phoebe's children some of these I do have some speculated yrs on so if they look familiar please inquire with me. the reason I am giving all of this information is because there is a large Scottish Highland festival in my area this weekend I will be attending and I would like to have all possible information I can have to see if I can find the Miller Clan I belong to, From what information I have I know my Miller's were from Scotland and I am almost sure that Joshua, Sr. was probably born in Scotland just unsure of where. I also believe that Joshua & Jacob could have been born there to, there is info that also states they were in the Erie Co. NY area around 1801. And then from there they went to the Niagara Falls area then on to settle in Markham twp. York Co. by abt. 1804. Then some of them moved to Genesse Co. Michigan. Michigan is where I am from Midland Co. Michigan. Well, I hope this info trigger's something for someone out there in list land, & thank you in advance for taking the time to read through all of this & any help. Kevin Miller Coleman MI

Hi, I am Margaret Parfitt and a new subscriber to the list. I am searching for my husband's great grandmother who seems a most elusive lady - apparently she was quite a formidable lady too. Her name was Margaret Fraser (on husband's death notice) but the family always referred to her as Margaret Annabelle Lovat Fraser - lovingly known as Jeannie. She was, according to family legend, is that she was born in Elgin? Inverness? and was the daughter of a minister. We believe she was born around 1860. She left Scotland for South Africa about 1878 with a doctor (Dr Black?) and his family as governess to their children. She may have suffered from asthma or the like. She married in Kimberley, South Africa, to a Benjamin Herbert South who was working on the Diamond Fields. One of her children was called John Alexander Fraser South which may be a clue to her past. She died in South Africa on 17 Oct 1933 after having 6 children and living most of her married life in Grahamstown, SA. If anyone can shed any light on our Margaret Fraser (for I'm sure it is not an uncommon name in the NE's surname list) I would be really delighted. Am happy to share the history of Margaret Fraser post leaving for South Africa. Regards, Margaret Parfitt, Aberdeen

Hi, I am new to the list. Distance prevents me from accessing a research centre. I am researching MURDOCHs. I have George MURDOCH, born 1820 Nairn. He was maried in 1852 to Alexina FORBES. His first wife was Margaret Ritchie. Georges parents were David MURDOCH (of ?) & Janet MURDOCH of Duffus. Another descendant of Janet's family have helped me out immensely with her family, but I know nothing about David. I would be very interested in communicating with anyone else researching these families. I would also appreciate assistance in how to further research these families. Thank you in anticipation, Donna.

Hi, I am new to this list & am interested in the MUIRHEAD family. I would like to find out the origin of the name. I have been told the MUIRHEADS came from the STEWARTS in the mid 1700's, but I am not sure that this is correct. I would like to know more. I have Hugh MUIRHEAD & his wife Margaret JOHNSTON plus 10 known children in Midlothian. The children were born from 1792 to 1817 in Bathgate, Ratho, Currie & West Calder. The children included: Elisabeth, Margaret, Christian, James, Marion, Helen, Robert Purdie (mine), Barbara, Hugh & Grizzal. I would like to contact others interested in these families. I am also interested in direction in how to further research these families using the internet. Distance prevents me from accessing a research centre, so the internet is my greatest asset. Thank you in anticipation, Donna.

Can SKS lead me in a direction to locate this family group. Since they were not in Scotland in 1881 nor 1891 for the Census, I'm not clear as to where I can go. I checked familysearch.org. with no luck. Francis Harper b. 19 Nov 1866, Carnadore, Castlefin, Lifford, Co. Donegal, Irelend d. 3 Mar 1928, Glasgow, Scotland & Elizabeth Gentles b. abt 1880 d. 1920, Glasgow, Scotland m. 5 Feb 1904 | Jessie Harper | b. 21 Jan 1910, Scotland | d. aft 23 May 1982 | & Hugh Robertson | m. 16 Apr 1937 | James Harper | b. 18 Jun 1912, Carnadore, Castlefin, Lifford, County Donegal, Ireland | d. abt 1950, Australia | & Sadie McCallum | b. abt 1916, Scotland? | d. abt 1960, Australia | m. abt 1936, Scotland? | William Harper | b. 28 Mar 1914, Carnadore, Castlefin, Lifford, County Donegal, Ireland | & Maisie Johnstone | Martha Harper | b. 5 Nov 1916, Carnadore, Castlefin, Lifford, County Donegal, Irelend | d. 27 Jan 1981 | & Alex. Forrester -- Diane Jameson, California -- Diane Jameson, California

hI, I am new at this web site and I am looking for lost relatives in Scotland. I am looking for Grandsons or Grandaughters of Andrew Young from Dundee. He was married to Jean {Gibb?) They had a daughter named Margaret who married William Letham of Motherwell and moved to U.S. in 1907. He also had a son named Thomas Gow Young and a son named Andrew . I believe there was also another son. I think Thomas's son had twin boys in 1956. Any info would be helpful thanks

For those interested in Dun name I have put the index for the BMD for that name from, 1855-2000, at WWW.DUN.ORG.UK Best wishes, ~~~ Michael Dun BA., M.Litt. , FSA(Scot) 59 Dalhousie Road Dundee DD5 2SU Scotland Phone 01382-778249 outside UK 441382-778249 www.DUN.org.uk www.Maritime-Scotland.com Lat. 56:28:25 North Long. 02:50:45 West

The following surnames are included in the Top Five Queries at http://www.irishmigration.com/queries/selected/current.asp CAVEN * CLEARY * HEFFERNAN * LEGEAR / LIGIER / LEGER * MAGUIRE / McGUIRE * McCORMACK * McGILLICUDDY * MERONEY / MULRONEY / MULRONY / MORONEY * SNEATH * WHITE * WILLIAMS Also see Other Top Five Queries, linked from the same page. ___________________________________________________ Diana Church Irish Migration Resource Center http://www.irishmigration.com/default.asp

Here are some Marriages ~"KEY: GU = Glen Urquhart; [M] Married ; {W} witnesses All marriage were performed by Angus Macrae, Minister; - (unless noted)" Date Name of Male Profession Place of Residence [M] Name of Female Residence Where {W}Names of Witnesses <A HREF="http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/bryanfkeddy/marriages.html">Glen Urquhart Marriage Register</A> <-Aol Users http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/bryanfkeddy/marriages.html Examples: 14/09/1866 Malcolm Fraser - Farmer Kiltarlity [M] Margaret McLean Glen Urquhart at "GU, Balbeg" 07/12/1866 John McCallum Labourer Kilmorack [M] Mary Grant GU at "GU, Milton" 21/12/1866 John McFie Merchant "GU, Milton" [M] Ann Kennedy GU at "GU, Coilty side" 08/03/1867 John McDonald Farmer "GU, Balbeg" [M] Ann Fraser GU at "GU, Balnaglaic" 03/05/1867 Donald Tulloch Labourer "GU, Kirkhill" [M] Christy McDonald GU at "GU, Mill of Tore" 06/06/1867 Donald MacKenzie Farmer "GU, Achtemarrach?" [M] Eliza McMillan GU at "GU, Achnababan" 21/06/1867 Alexander McDonald Labourer Glenmoriston [M] Jane McLean GU at "GU, Drumnadrochit" 26/07/1867 Hugh McDonald Farmer "GU, Gartalie" [M] Catherine Fraser GU at "GU, Gartalie" 10/12/1867 John Amos Farmer "Gairloch, Sheildaig" [M] Mary McDonald GU at "GU, Kerrowgear" 26/12/1867 John Shaw Shepherd "Kiltarlity, Cudrach" [M] Catherine McIntosh GU at "Kiltarlity, Buntait" 31/12/1867 Donald McLean Farmer "GU, Upperton" [M] Janet McMillan GU at "GU, Strathnacro" 16/01/1868 Alexander MacKenzie Shoemaker "GU, Achtemarrach" [M] Ann McDonald GU at "GU, Drumnadrochit" 20/02/1868 Donald Fraser Farmer "GU, Garbeg" [M] Catherine Fraser GU at "GU, Balnain" 12/06/1868 Peter Grant Labourer "GU, Badcaul" [M] Mary McMillan GU at "GU, Balmacaan" 08/09/1868 Donald Grant Labourer Kiltarlity [M] Mary McPherson GU at Kiltarlity 30/12/1868 James Johnstone Labourer Petty [M] Margaret Ross GU at "GU, Balnain" 30/12/1868 Malcom McLaren Labourer Stratherrick [M] Mary McDonald GU at "GU, Milton" 21/01/1869 Alexander McMillan Labourer Achanababan [M] Mary Fraser GU at "GU, Rhichraggan" 29/01/1869 John McDougall Tenant Upper Bunloit [M] Isabella McDonald GU "GU, Upper Bunloit" 29/01/1869 Alexander Cameron Labourer Balmacaan [M] Janet McIntosh GU at "GU, Balmacaan" 01/06/1869 Duncan Fraser Tenant "Dibaig, Gairloch" [M] Catherine McDonald Applecross at "Dibaig, Gairloch" 25/06/1869 Donald McIntosh Gamekeeper Lochrosque [M] Rebecca Thomson "Conon, Ross-shire" at Conon 31/12/1869 John McDonald Farm Servant "Leick, Fort Augustus" [M] Janet Fraser Fort Augustus at Leick 21/01/1870 Alexander Munro Labourer Inverness [M]Helen Grant GU at "Strone, GU" 20/01/1870 William MacKenzie Mason Achtemarach [M] Margaret Chisholm GU at Upper Bunloit 16/12/1870 James Campbell "Grieve, Borlum" GU [M] Mary McDougall GU at Borlum Bridge 23/12/1870 Donald McDonald Shoemaker "Lenie, GU" [M] Catherine McIntosh GU at Upper Bunloit 23/12/1870 Donald Fraser Tenant Upper Gartalie [M] Ann McMillan GU at Gartalie 29/12/1870 John Urquhart Labourer Bunloit [M] Mary McLennan GU at Lenie 19/01/1871 Donald McIntosh Farmer Upper Bunloit [M] Margaret McDonald GU at Upper Bunloit 09/02/1871 William Cumming Mason Balnaglaic [M] Margaret McLean GU at Upperton 24/02/1871 James MacKenzie Labourer "Fearn, Ross-shire" [M] Alexandrina Grant GU at Achnasheen? 18/05/1871 John Fraser Labourer Upper Drumbuie [M] Margaret Cumming GU at Achtuie 26/05/1871 David MacKay Labourer Foderty [M] Ann McLean GU at GU 17/08/1871 Ewen Kennedy Shepherd Kilmonivaig [M] Betsy Fraser GU at GU 01/09/1871 James Gordon Smith GU [M] Eliza McDonald GU at "GU, Balbeg" (Marr. by Rev. Donald MacDonald) 07/12/1871 Alexander McDonald Labourer Kiltarlity [M] Christina Fouler GU at "GU, Balnain" 14/12/1871 John McIntosh Farmer GU [M] Janet Fraser GU at "GU, Lenie" ............. ~J.McComb-S.California-Researching Clan MacKintosh and Clan Chattan~Clan MacThomas Society of Scotland~

Here are some Baptisms ! (KEY: MR= Marriage Records ; MS= Maiden Surname; KSA= Kirk Session Appearance; GU= Glen Urquhart; FA = Fort Augustus; AM = Angus MacRae NOTES: Some Dates of Birth are given as e.g. 1/1/86 - but no day or month was given in register- original programme would not accept '?' or '0' so first day of month or year are given - notes on right state when this is the case .No Name of Child Father Mother Father's Occ. Born Place Baptised Min. Notes Other Refs) . <A HREF="http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/bryanfkeddy/baptisms.html">glenbaptisms </A> <-Aol Users http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/bryanfkeddy/baptisms.html (Examples:) 1 Catherine Fraser F Hugh Fraser Ann Fraser Farmer 06/05/1866 "GU, Upper Gartalie" 23/09/1866 AM 2 Marjory MacDonald F Kenneth MacDonald Mary MacMillan Labourer 15/01/1866 "GU, Balnain" 30/09/1866 AM 3 Alexander Fraser M Alexander Fraser Margaret Labourer 09/06/1866 "GU, Drumnadrochit" 01/10/1866 AM 4 Ann McIntosh F Duncan McIntosh Elizabeth McMillan Labourer 12/06/1866 "GU, 'Castle' Strone" 10/10/1866 AM 5 Catherine Cumming F Duncan Cumming Margaret Labourer 12/07/1866 "GU, Balnacraig" 10/10/1866 AM 6 James Fraser M James Fraser Rebekah* Farmer 23/09/1866 "GU, Lakefield" 23/10/1866 AM Sp.'Rebecca' in later records 7 John Ross M John Ross Joiner "GU, Lewiston" 26/10/1866 AM Details missing 8 Alexander MacMillan M John MacMillan Catherine Labourer 03/02/1866 "GU, Strathnacro" 27/10/1866 AM 9 May McIntosh F Andrew McIntosh Isabella Urquhart Labourer "GU, Bunloit" 29/10/1866 AM Details missing 10 Alexander McMillan M Dougald McMillan Ann Farmer "GU, Grantown" 05/11/1866 AM Details missing 11 Margaret McDonald F Donald McDonald Marjory McDonald Labourer 27/11/1865 GU 16/11/1866 AM KSA 12 Margaret Anderson F George Anderson Ann Smith 09/11/1866 "GU, Marchfield" 18/11/1866 AM 13 Duncan Cumming M Alexander Cumming Helen Labourer 08/08/1866 "GU, Milton" 21/11/1866 AM 14 Donald McDougall M Alexander McDougall Ann McDonald Farmer 26/10/1866 "GU, Lenie" 22/11/1866 AM 15 Margaret McDougall F Alexander McDougall Mary Black Farmer 09/06/1864 "GU, Lenie" 22/11/1866 AM ............................... ~J.McComb-S.California-Researching Clan MacKintosh and Clan Chattan~Clan MacThomas Society of Scotland~