Hello! Listers Seeking any information about John Bain m to Isabella Bremner. A daur Janet was b 1818, c 1820 in Pulteneytown m Angus More 1839. Janet's death registration 25 Oct 1896,recorded John Bain as Army pensioner(dec.) Carolm

I'm searching for information on Donald RYRIE married to Janet CRAIG c.1799. I believe his parents were John RYRIE and Elizabeth MCADDIE. Somehow a connection between John RYRIE and William RYRIE (married to Isobel JACK or JOCK about 1765). William's parents may have been John RYRIE and Jean BRUCE married 10 Jun 1721. Any help greatly appreciated. Lynn

A question that someone may be able to answer: Some years back I received a transcription from an agent- my Mackay family on the 1881 census- all present and correct. I now own the 1881 census CD's and cannot find the family anywhere. They have vanished! How is this possible? Joan - Sydney --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.317 / Virus Database: 176 - Release Date: 21/01/2002

In a message dated 1/29/02 12:42:05 AM Eastern Standard Time, jocurrie@optushome.com.au writes: > A question that someone may be able to answer: > > Some years back I received a transcription from an agent- my Mackay family > on the 1881 census- all present and correct. > I now own the 1881 census CD's and cannot find the family anywhere. They > have vanished! > How is this possible? > Joan - Sydney Joan - the most likely reason is a transcription error on the CD. There have been several instances documented on various other lists. In one well known case, for example, the county name was incorrect for a large number of entries. I would assume that your transcription is correct, but if you're concerned - the easiest way to confirm is to get the microfilm of the original and check yourself. BTW, this is also a caution for others who can't find an entry on the CD. It might well be worth the expense/effort to check on Scots Origins or trawl through the microfilm (assuming you have an idea of location). Sheila

Hi List Just thought you would be interested in this new site just launched <A HREF="http://www.ancestralscotland.com/">Welcome to ancestralscotland.com</A> . Check it out. Yours Fiona Anderson Eyemouth, Scotland

Boy, would I ever like to swap with you. However I live in the USA. But I am interested in Swanson from the Dunnett area. My conection is BANKS. My Banks family has given the middle name of Swanson to a daughter, and Ican't figure where it came from. Probably friends of the family, but who knows. Barry Forbes Banks

Hi everyone, sorry I've been very stupid. I informed people of my new email address and got it wrong - not very clever! I sent: "Please note I have a new email address fiona.deerness@rootsweb.com" My new email address is in fact fiona.deerness@sniffout.com I was trying to do too many things at once with my brain obviously on other things! Sorry about the confusion! Fiona, feeling very stupid.

I am new to this mailing list and would appreciate any information on Johan McDonald born Halkirk, who married George Sinclair on 19.11.1880. George born Cannisbay. Heather Third

Hello all Listers I have been researching my family the MacDonalds from Reay and Swansons from Dunnet for a while now and would like to spend some time in the area. As I have a self catering holiday flat in Edinburgh for 2/3 persons would anyone like to do a swap for a similar flat, cottage, mobile home [or big shed] etc in the area. Any time suitable. Regards Derek McDonald PS Special rates and advice for any listers coming to Edinburgh 44 [0]131 443 8091

Hi everyone Please note I have a new email address fiona.deerness@rootsweb.com My old email address west.manse@ntlworld.com will only be operational for another couple of weeks so please start using the new address immediately if you need to contact me. Fiona Orkney

Hi just listing my family names from caithness area. Ritchie- freswick Bremner-freswick alexander-wick henderson-pultneytown george- ? some of the Ritchies married into Lyall, Sutherland,Rosie, thanks Julie Mclean

I have a few generations of Harpers, does anyone see a connection? Their families are shown on my website. bill -- William Harry Knox Davidson Toronto, Ontario, Canada www.williamdavidson.com John Harper/Margaret Sinclair, abt 1760 Wick - 9 children William Harper/Janet Cook, 22 Feb 1799 Wick - 4 children John Harper/Mary Robb, 3 Dec 1830 Wick - 7 children John Harper/Catherine Sutherland, 21 Jan 1864 - 3 children James Harper/Jessie Corner, abt 1880 - 5 children

My wifes people were Munro's from Strath Halladale, and we have a problem finding their graves which should be at Bunahoun Cemetary but no stone is to be found. The only option we find is that it may be the stone that has fallen face down. Has any one any ideas We are from New Zealand and have been in the Strath 4 times but did not like to interfere with the stone We will be back. Alan & Heather Duthie Te Anau NZ.

Hi Listers, Joan and Marilyn. I have a family of LEVACK's in my LARNACH family. Does any of the following ring any bells with you folks. Margaret Jane Isabel LARNACH c 11 December 1843 Watten married John Grant LEVACK ON 28 December 1871 in Halkirk. (He could have been the son of Donald LEVACK and Margaret SUTHERLAND and could have been born on 22 March 1830???) They had three children. I only have the name of one, but heard that they had three sons. The one I know of was William Larnach Tennyson LEVACK and he was born on 16 October 1874 at Saddell & Skipness, Argyll. He married Elizabeth WILLIAMSON of Leuchars, Fife. William and Elizabeth had one son that I know of, John Grant LEVACK who was born on the 26 April 1908 and died 16 October 1999. John Grant LEVACK was a minister and I have found a copy of his Obituary where I have got alot of this information. I am pretty sure William Larnach Tennyson LEVACK was also a minister. I have found one William Larnach Levack who emigrated to New Zealand, so will try and get his certificate shortly (now that they have trebled the price of a photocopy in NZ). He would have to be related to this lot. If any of this information rings any bells, I would dearly love to hear from anyone who can help me out. Kind Regards, Marilyn Parker Whitianga NZ I > > #1 Re: LEVACK surname [Marilyn <mannmow@shaw.ca>] > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Subject: Re: LEVACK surname > Date: Sat, 05 Jan 2002 15:38:55 -0800 > From: Marilyn <mannmow@shaw.ca> > To: SCT-CAITHNESS-L@rootsweb.com > > Hi Joan: > > Did any member(s) of your LEVACK family immigrate to Ontario, Canada? > > Regards, > Marilyn Mowat > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "rkenn78524" <rkenn78524@msn.com> > To: <SCT-CAITHNESS-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: January 5, 2002 3:07 PM > Subject: LEVACK surname > > > Hello ~ > > > > Is anyone out there looking for LEVACKS? I know my Levacks came from > Scotland & I once got a post from one in Caithness, but we then lost > contact. > > > > I also have DRUMMOND & LEAKEY. > > > > Best wishes to all ~ > > Joan in Texas > > IBSSG > > > >

Carol, dates don't match, but could this be the marriage your looking for? George GUNN Sex: M Marriage(s): Spouse: Margt. CORNER Marriage: 2 Dec 1748 Wick, Caithness, Scotland Source Information: Batch number: Dates Source Call No. Type Printout Call No. Type 7022213 - 0538527 Film NONE Sheet: 91 Regards JP

Does anyone have any further information on Alexander BREMNER and his wife Elizabeth (also nee BREMNER)? They were parents to my gggrandmother Isabella BREMNER b. 1857. Sorry, i have no further dates at present. Namaste, Laurie (IBSSG, RAOGK Volunteer)

Looking for any information on the family identified below from 1841 and 1851 census for Wick: 1851 Census Parish of Wick, Caithness, Scotland LDS Microfilm Call # 1042003 Address: 195 Moor Place, Pulteneytown Name Cond Age Occupation Birthplace Janet Bruce Head U 43 Charwoman Caith, Bower James Munro Son U 20 Shoemaker (Journeyman) Caith, Wick Janet Grant Dau U 15 Charwoman Caith, Wick Margaret Stephen Mother W 74 Pauper Caith, Olrig 1841 Census, Parish of Wick, Caithness, Scotland LDS Microfilm Call # 104623 Address: Vansitart Street Name Age Occupation Janet Bruce 30 Spinster James Munro 10 Janet Grant 5 OPR, Bower, Caithness, Scotland LDS Microfilm Call # 990519 Bapt 8 Jul 1807, Janet Bruce d. of Alexander Bruce by Margaret Stephen Most interested in any info on the father(s) of the two children of the household. Thanks in advance Don Munro Germantown, MD. USA

Hello! Listers Looking for descendants of the James Bruce & Jane Stewart family of 49 Wellington St. Wick. I have been researching their son,Neil Stewart Bruce(1888-1917) a Baker who left Wick and arrived in Sydney,NSW 1910 to stay with his Oag cousins there. He was Killed In Action,September 1917 at Menin Gate.I have the photocopied record of his Mother's permission for his name to be included on the Roll of Honour at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. Have discovered and downloaded his War record in Australia. I am now researching the 20th Battalion AIF,NS was a Private then Corporal in the 5th Brigade. Carol Martin

Hello! Listers, correction to below-wrong Century! Looking for a m between George Gunn c 1731 & Margaret Corner c 1739 daur of Francis Corner & Agnes Leal/Lyall. I am trying to link Gunns and Bains from Sarclet. TIA Carol

Hi all, I am trying to research the family of John Bain and Christian Ross..One of there children is Catherine Bain born 1805 in Halkirk, Caithness. Catherine married David Bremner 31st October, 1828 in Olrig. Children. John b..1828 Janet B..1830 William b..1832..twin Donald b..1832...twin Christian b..1834 Catherine b..1837 Barbara b..1840 James b..1841 George b..1844 So far I have found that 2 from this family came to Australia...John my ggrandfather and James, both were Policemen. Would like to find out more about Catherine's family in Halkirk. Thanks Robyn.....NSW....Australia. artrobt@optusnet.com.au