Dear Listers , I am new to this list and continuing a difficult search for my gt.gt. granfather JOHN MUIR born 1823 Scotland,( according to the 1851 Census for South Tyneside) The only other clues that I have are, that my father who died many years ago, joked that his Scottish ancesters moved North to England, and the only possible location for that to be true seems to be the Galloway area. Castle Douglas was mentioned in some connection,but the only other actual fact that I have,is, that he had a brother ALEXANDER born 1827/8. I think it needs a miracle to unravel this situation , but you never know, some one may connect! All suggestions welcome, Regards, Daphne, Vancouver Island