Hello Emma, I've connections in that area in the following names: Sherret/and variations - Arbuthnott. These who married Sherret: Henry - Bervie Watson - Arbuthnott Grant - Fordoun Stephen - Glenbervie Young - Fordoun Christie - Fordoun Janet ----- Original Message ----- From: "Emma Jolly" <eejolly2002@yahoo.co.uk> > Hello Listers, > > I would like to introduce myself to the list. > > I am pleased that there are many connections to Fordoun as it is such a small place. > > My ancestors lived there (Fordoun) at the time of the 1861 census. > > James JOLLY and wife Charlotte MITCHELL ran a farm. > > Their son, William JOLLY was a blacksmith. > > The JOLLY family come from Arbuthnott and the MITCHELLs from Kineff. > > If anyone has any connections with these families or has any information on the surnames or places, I would be very pleased to hear from you.