I've been persueing family links in Aberdeen/Banff. I am now broadening my search for any JOASS/JOSS data. The fact that it is a rare name and confined to the north and east of Scotland, makes me hope that I may find links elsewhere.There are some in Dingwall & Inverness, they were buried in Chapel Yard but there is no memorial stone. Family names that are passed down to the next generations tend to be Alexander, George, William, John, Helen, Ann, Isabel, etc. If there are any Joass's around please let me know. Kyle McAllister