Hello, Although this is my first posting to this list, I am familiar with the Aberdeenshire List and have found it invaluable. I believe that I have located a possible new family link, as my Birnie family to this point has been located in Aberdeenshire. Hopefully there may be a list member who could offer some assistance. On the 1881 Edinburgh New North, census I have located David M. (Mitchell) Birnie, age 41, born in Glasgow abt. 1840. David Birnie was a Brass Founder Finisher. I have been unable to locate his parents and am hopeful that someone may be able to offer additional information. David Birnie married Helen (Ellen) Affleck McLaren, July 03, 1863, in Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian. To my knowledge they had eight children. I am concentrating on one son, Edward Birnie b. 19.08.1867, who married Isabella Skilling, June 05.1891, in Glasgow. Any assistance would be most graciously received. Regards, Linda Adam Ontario, Canada