Thankyou Elizabeth, This is terribly sad. Jane ----- Original Message ----- From: <EnpGabriel@aol.com> To: <SCT-BANFFSHIRE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2006 3:18 PM Subject: [Banff] Earls of Fife > Here's one that may be relevant: > > 171) This stone was erected by order of the Right Honourable James, Earl > of > Fife, in memory of Alexander Imlach, John Strachan, William Murgauch, and > William Cruickshank, four of his Lordship's gardeners, who lost their > lives > attempting to cross the River Dovern in a small boat at the King's Foord > when the > river was greatly swell'd by rain upon the 14th of June, 1768. And of > Alexander Andrew, who in going home to the farm of Corskie in a dark night > missed > his way, and lost his life in the Gellyburn upon the 2nd of December, > 1774 . > > Elizabeth Gabriel > > > ============================== > New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors > at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: > http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429 > >