Peter McDonald and Listers, The McDonald name in Inverness area attracted my attention. We have reason to believe a connection with McDonalds via Cromdale in the 1870's and 80's. My mother told me a family anecdote from her grandmother Jane Mary BAIN had census information and the bottom of the page. The William (BAIN) McDONALD aged 1 years is the same age as Marjorie BAIN. We are reliably informed that Mary McDONALD never married. We know so little and would like to hear from anybody who may be able to shed light on this possible connection. Our ties to Robert and Helen BAIN are definite. Our Grant connection is from "Lyngarry" just south of Nethy Bridge and Abernethy Forest. Our ancestors from the area are listed on christening IGI records as Grantown, Cromdale, Inverallen and Advie, Abernethy and Kincardine - immediate vicinity. Love to hear from you. Regards, David Miles. Gold Coast, Australia. 1881 census Dwelling: Tenement No 32 So Side Census Place: Cromdale, Elgin, Scotland Source: FHL Film 0203431 GRO Ref Volume 128-B2 EnumDist 7 Page 13 Marr Age Sex Birthplace Robert BAIN M 35 M Forres, Elgin, Scotland Rel: Head Occ: Cabinetmaker Journeyman Helen BAIN M 34 F Abernethy, Inverness, Scotland Rel: Wife Occ: Cabinetmakers Wife Francis Stewart BAIN U 10 F Inverness, Inverness, Scotland Rel: Dau Occ: Scholar Jane Mary BAIN U 7 F Grantown, Elgin, Scotland Rel: Dau Occ: Scholar Alexander BAIN U 5 M Grantown, Elgin, Scotland Rel: Son Occ: Scholar Nelly BAIN U 3 F Grantown, Elgin, Scotland Rel: Dau Marjory BAIN 1 F Grantown, Elgin, Scotland Rel: Dau == Dwelling: Fouranbuie Cottage Census Place: Cromdale, Elgin, Scotland Source: FHL Film 0203431 GRO Ref Volume 128-B1 EnumDist 2 Page 4 Marr Age Sex Birthplace Mary MC DONALD U 32 F Cromdale, Elgin, Scotland Rel: Head Occ: Farm Servant Lewis MC DONALD 6 M Duthil, Inverness, Scotland Rel: Nephew Charles MC DONALD 5 M Abernethy, Inverness, Scotland Rel: Son William BAIN (MC DONALD) 1 M Cromdale, Elgin, Scotland Rel: Son ==