On Aug 28, 2006, at 7:53, Annetta Trotter wrote: > I'm Annetta Trotter, born 22, Charlotte Street, Port Charlotte, Islay > in 1937, to Catherine Currie and Douglas Muriden. My mother's father > was a butcher at 22, Charlotte and his name was Curtherbert Currie. > His wife's name was Annie Currie. > > I'm currently living in Southsea, but am trying to trace the roots of > the family tree on my mothers side of the family. I've managed to > trace my father's side dating back to 1744 when he was married. Hello Annetta and welcome to the list. At least you're not trying to do the tracing from 8,000 miles away! I live in British Columbia, Canada and have traced my paternal roots back to Islay 1753. I am going there in September and hope to do more at the Family History Centre in Bowmore. Nancy MacLarty