In a message dated 27/10/00 8:32:13 PM Central Standard Time, cmathers@telus.net writes: << Thanks to kind subscribers of this list, I have a little more information on my missing ancestors: ALEXANDER TORRIE, b. 1824 S. Uist, Inverness-shire, married MARIA CHARLOTTE SEATON CAMPBELL, on May 3, 1865 at Tradeston, Glasgow, Lanarkshire. They had three children: ALEXANDER, b. 1865, MARIA MARGARITA, b. Oct. 6, 1969 at Milton, Glasgow and ANNIE JANE, b. July 10, 1873 at Milton, Glasgow. The 1881 census Strath, Inverness-shire, ED 5/9 Harripol states ALEXANDER TORRIE, married, 57, annuitant (Post Office), b. S. Uist, Inverness-shire MARY (CAMERON) TORRIE, wife, 23, b. Strath, Inverness-shire MARIA MARGARITA TORRIE, 11, scholar, b.Glasgow HECTOR TORRIE, son, 11 months, b. Strath, Inverness-shire Then, in 1888, CHRISTINA TORRIE, daughter, b. December 21. There is no mention of Annie Jane in the census-I wonder if this child died in the interim? If this added information rings any bells with anyone, I would appreciate any and all help. Thanks so much. Carol >> Carol I could not help but wounder when I saw the name and the area, South Uist if there is a distant connection to the Spanish Armada many ships sank off the West coast of Scotland and several put in for provisions in Mull and other western ports. Also Maria Seaton would there be any connection to Mary Seaton, one of the 4 Marey's? Just more questions in a sea of questions. Cheers Dave