Hi Sharon In old handwriting, Rofs meand Ross. For some reason if there was a double s the first one looked like an f. If you need any more help, the website www.scottishdocuments.com has a section on old handwriting Sheena ----- Original Message ----- From: "sharon" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 1:24 AM Subject: [SCT-INV] Rankin and Fraser > I am seeking some help with a marriage certificate extract I have dated 22 June 1838. The marriage in question is from Parish Kilmonivaig County Inverness, between John Rankin and Janet Fraser who both worked for Colonel Rofs (?) ........... Any help on the name of the colonel, or family of John or Janet would be greatly appreciated. I do know they arrived in Australia 6 December 1838. Thank you all in advance for your help. > > Sharon >