Hello all This is the first time I have posted anything on the list. For the last month I have sat and read all with great interest. I am most interested tracing the ancestors of my Grandfather, Francis James Cameron, born out of wedlock in Midmar Aberdeenshire on or about 7 December 1882. His mother was Margaret Christie born at Cluny Aberdeenshire on the 4th March 1862. Her parents were Francis Christie and Isabella Collie married in Cluny, Aberdeenshire, 24 February 1856. Margaret Christie is listed as living at Green of Raemoir, Banchory Ternan, Kincardine in the 1881 census. The mother and son came to New Zealand probably in 1901 and Margaret Christie married a Robert Eunson in 1905. Family history lists the father of Francis as James Cameron. As far as we can see there are a few possible candidates. One is James Cameron born in Crathie, Aberdeen about 1863 - he is listed as living at the same dwelling as Margaret in 1881. The other is James Cameron born about 1855 in Midmar Aberdeenshire. He is listed in the 1881 census as living at Kennel Croft, Midmar. If anyone has any info I would be pleased to hear it. Thank You Bob Cameron Robin and Bob Cameron 37A Chatsworth Pl Palmerston North New Zealand Ph 64 6 358 7132