Posting new connection HERD/CAIRD/BURNESS and hoping someone might connect. David HERD born 1794 St Cyrus, 1st wife Christian CAIRD died before 1847, second wife Elizabeth BURNESS, born ? abt 1798 Kincardine, died 1866 St Cyrus, parents John Burness and Jane MILNE. Nothing much on John Burness database. I already have 2 Burness connections and upmteen odd MILNE connections. Rachel MILNE, father John, spouse Alexander CROWE, born 1766 Dunnottar, died 1789. David MILNE born 1783 Fordoun, wife Ann HARRIS, one of David's sons also David, emigrated, first to Canada and later USA. Other son William born 1815 Fordoun, married Williamina FARQUHAR, 3 children born Fettercairn, Ann David and John. Kathleen. All my incoming and outgoing mail is scanned by Norton Anti Virus 2004