Hi List, Havn't been in genealogy long.Have a question for the list.I'm trying to find my 5th greatgrand father's parents.Here is what I have. His name is Alexander McIntosh in a book I have it said he was born in the Badenoch area of Scotland near the Spey River.I put his birth year between 1729-1733,because this book I have said he fought in the battle of Culloden as a boy. I know he married Girsell MacLean in 1759,because I found there marriage in the OPR for the Parish of Alvie.I found Girsell's birth date from the Parish of Kingussie-Insh in 1732.Her mother's name was Christina Kennedy,Alexander's and Girsell's first born daughter's name was Christina,so that follows Scottish naming tradition.There first born son's name was William,so far I could only find a man named John having a son Alexander for that date in time,in that area. The Badenoch area covers the Parishes of Alvie,Kingusse-Insh,and Laggan.How could I prove who Alexander McIntosh's parents are from the OPR's or do I need another source.I'm open to suggestions.That's what I'm asking,or is there a possible book out there?I'll also mention that Alexander and his sons William and Laughlan all fought with there father in the 71st Highlanders.Have been able to find birth records for all Alexander's children except for Laughlan.It says in the book i have that he was a drummer at age 16.It would put William and Laughlan close to the same age or Laughlan could be older than William.The 71st Regiment was raised in 1775 and 1776.That would put Laughlan's birth close to 1760,which was the birth year for William.So possible father's for Alexander could be Laughlan or William if they follow Scottish naming tradition.Please e-mail me any suggestions for proving who Alexander's parent's are. Thanks, Terry McIntosh