Hi Iain and Janet, Thanks for telling me about the website. It is very useful. I think you're right about the kirk. I was referring to Auchenblae village as being in the parish of Fordoun on the 1841 census, which is stated on the return I have for James JOLLY. If you have any more information on Fordoun, I would be very interested in it. Thanks, Emma. > --------------------------------- Yahoo! Messenger NEW - crystal clear PC to PC calling worldwide with voicemail