Hello Ted, I am researching my husband's family and his gggrandfather and wife left Islay in 1819 or 20. His name was Duncan (Benjamin?) Niven born January 1, 1787, in Scotland, and from all accounts Islay. His wife was Flora Anne McDougall born 1786. They were living at Ballitarsin prior to leaving Islay with two young daughters and an infant son. The infant son died on the passage. We have been unable to find name of ship, location of arrival, etc. We believe they arrived in North Carolina but nothing to prove that just a sense from all the research. The first land transaction found for Duncan, is in August 1821 in Anson County, North Carolina. In March of 1821 they had another son, the first one born in America. Duncan's life in America is documented through church records, his will, obituary, etc. The lives of his seven children and their descendants have been researched and recorded. Last September my husband and I fulfilled our dream of visiting Islay and Ballitarsin/Balytarsen/Baletarsin. From our research we believe that Duncan and Flora were married in the Round Church or at least there is a record that their Bans were called on the 28th of February 1814. Their marriage date is March 6, 1814. The lady at the Islay Family History Center said that custom was even thought the Bans were called in church, vows/wedding could have been at home or elsewhere. From records recounting his involvement in his chosen church in America, my guess is that they would have gotten married in the Round Church. The name of the ship is a missing piece of the puzzle that I too would love to find. Phyllis Beachum ----- Original Message ----- From: Ted Larson To: Sct-Islay Sent: 10/25/2006 5:28:15 PM Subject: [SCT-ISLAY] Campbells and others to North Carolina Hi List: Somewhere between 1819 and 1821 a number of families went from Islay to North Carolina. Some later went on the Canada and some stayed in North Carolina. I have some questions about those who stayed in North Carolina. I would like to hear anything about these families and others that may have emmigrated to North Carolina in that 1820 time frame? James Gilchrist who was married to Christian Campbell. His child George is listed as deaf and dumb. Found in 1830, 1840, 1850 census. Charles Gilchrist who was married to Nancy McArthur. A George Campbell who was born somewhere near 1790. A Catherine Campbell who was born about 1795. Possibly wife of George. A Margaret Gilchrist born about 1795 listed as deaf and dumb. I think probably never married. Found in 1850 census An Isabella Gilchrist born about 1790 listed as deaf and dumb. I think probably never married. Foune in 1850 census A Mary Gilchrist born about 1810 listed as deaf and dumb. I think probably never married. Found in 1850 census. Does anyone know what ship they sailed on? Ted Larson ------------------------------- --- Phyllis Beachum --- abeachum2@earthlink.net --- EarthLink: It's your Internet.