Joy It doesn't directly respond to your question about transportation, but a site I have found fascinating for finding out about the areas my family came from can be found at http://stat-acc-scot.edina.ac.uk/stat-acc-scot/stat-acc-scot.asp?session-id=0504eeb04bb10fad4766b9e1f33edfba Because this is two lines, you may have to copy it and paste it into your address line. These are The Statistical Accounts of Scotland. This site has reports from 1791-1799 from every parish. They can be printed or read on line. Starting at the following address might be easier. The click on the tab that says Parish List http://stat-acc-scot.edina.ac.uk/stat-acc-scot/stat-acc-scot.asp These are the years that I have been able to locate some of my earliest ancestors in Scotland, and although the Statistical Accounts rarely mention specific names, they are very descriptive of the countryside and activities of the people. Anybody who hasn't checked them out, really should. Lou Ritter ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joy" <beatsme@netins.net> To: <SCT-ARGYLL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2003 9:28 AM Subject: [ARGYLL] Transportation questions > Hi All ~ > > Can anyone suggest some good links about the transportation methods > available, primarily in the Western area of Scotland during the > 1700-1900 era? > > It always amazes me when I find a family link far from home. I realize > people moved due to famine, ownership changes of the land, and just the > hope of opportunity for a better life than where they were born. I've > visited many sites and gained quite a bit of information, but remain > interested in a better understanding of what the common citizens faced. > > Any recommendations or information is appreciated. > Joy USA > > > > ==== SCT-ARGYLL Mailing List ==== > ***************************************************************** > http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/Scotland/Argyll is the > GenConnect board for Argyll >