Thank you Toni! I wondered what he had about Pt Ellen. I have seen the list of initial residents- I think it was originally in the community chest that is on FHC microfilm about Islay. There were some McNabb's listed which could have been mine. I know mine were living in Pt Ellen 1841-1861. They lived on Lagavullin Rd/Lennox St until they emigrated. John McNabb was listed as a stone quarrier on the census and quarryman when his daughter married. I understand that there was a slate quarry nearby that was used for the houses being built. I did have a chance to visit Pt Ellen when I came for the Return. I ordered Reminiscences from abebooks and it should be coming shortly. Islay in the early 1800's still intrigues me. I think the description of the housing arrangement is very interesting. from a wet Springfield, Carolyn