Angela, Saw your note on your James Crichton. I've been struggling with that family for a long time. Would like to stay in touch with you as you search for your ancetral line of Crichtons in Scotland. My ancesstor, Richard Crich came to Virginia (in America) in 1634. He, his wife, and baby daughter were killed in an Indian nassacre @1640. Two small sons survived because they wre visiting an Uncle nearby. My ancestor was one of these sons, HEnry Critch. Henry's name eventually changed to "Creech" by 1800. The other son, Nicholas, disappeared after he grew up. I believe he went back to Scotland or England. I wrote the following letter last night, a little more info there, so sending you a copy. Do you live in Scotland? All my ancestors came from there, Stirling, Thompson, Milner, Ctich(ton). As I grow older I become even more proud of my Scottish heritage and the kind of folks I am kin to! Hope to hear from you. Sincerely, Leola Starling ********************** Subj: Looking for Critch Ancestors Date: 10/24/2001 4:39:17 PM From: LeolaStar To: mtorty@netscapeonline.co.uk CC: Crichton-L@Rootsweb.com Deb, I saw your note to someone researching Crichtons in Wisconsin. I feel that my ancestor, Richard Crich or Critch, who came America (Virginia) in 1634 was from Scotland and he was from the Crichton family there. Richard had 3 children, Nicholas, Henry, and baby dau Frances. Richard's wife reportedly was Frances Beal (Bell). She had a brother John Beal living in VA also. Between 1634 - 1640 Richard, Frances, & baby Frances, were killed during a massive Indian uprising along the coast of Virginia. The 2 sons, Henry & Nicholas, survived because they were visiting their Uncle John Beal (Bell?) in the same area. The orphaned boys were raised by their Uncle to adulthood. Richard was listed as "Critch or Crich" on the ship's passenger List, appeared in a couple of other records as "Crich or Critch". Virginia records indicate Nicholas disappeared after he grew up, Henry became a Ship's Captain, spent his life sailing a Schooner up and down the east coast of America. Eventually his name changed from "Critch to Creek to Creech". Most of his descendants in America today are known as "creeches". I visited Scotland in August, also Crichton Castle. Was told by the guide that the name "Critchton or Crichton" was pronounced "Creighton or Krayton" in Scotland. He also told me that the family scattered after hostile political changes forced them to fllee for their lives. He said it was possible some did change their names. I have been trying to find out something about the descendants of this William Ctichton (Chancelor of Scotland) the ones who remained in England, Scotlnad or Ireland. Do you have any info on them? If so, were the names Nicholas, Richard or Henry used in the families? I believe Nicholas went back to England or Scotland, or it's possible he immigrated west in America. I've looked at some of the messages on the Boatd and it seems nonone has info on the early families until after 1800. Would appreciate any leads you (or anyone else can give. I think some of the Critchtons in America came from Richard Crich! Hoping to hear from you. Sincerely, Leola Starling