Hi Marla, Rhonda, There is a IAGenWeb site: http://www.rootsweb.com/~iajones/scotch/scotch.htm that hosts a segment dedicated to the Scotch Grove (Iowa) Pioneers. This group moved down from the Red River Settlement in 1837. JOHN SUTHERLAND, CATHERINE GRANT's eldest son was a member of this party. The story was written by JOSEPHINE SUTHERLAND and, in most respects, is well-researched. However, it includes some wonderful myths about CATHERINE GRANT and her children, "Little JANET" (Rhonda's ancestor) and ALEXANDER that you might find amusing. When reading this, bear in mind that, as Marla stated, Catherine and her children (except John) came to Ontario in 1815. The events described are historical facts. They occurred after the family left the colony. Catherine Grant did not take part in them. When I have encountered stories that contain incorrect information, I have sometimes wondered whether it would have been better if nothing was written. Repeatedly, I have been surprised to find a wealth of information buried in them. I was sent a copy of this story when I first began researching the family. I had not made a firm connection from my known ancestor, DONALD SUTHERLAND to CATHERINE GRANT until I noted Josephine Sutherland's comment about her correspondence with MARY BRADEN, Catherine's granddaughter. That was a key clue. I did know that Donald's daughter, MARY had married JAMES BRADEN. I had found a firm link between my Bradford, Ontario family and the Scotch Grove family. I learned that Catherine Grant had lived with Donald's family until her death. There are no records of her death and burial, no tombstone but I am fairly certain that she is buried in the same plot as my gg-grandparents. Regards, Rena >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Original Message <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< On 3/24/2001, 10:33:07 PM, "Manson" <manson@revelstoke.net> wrote regarding Re: CATHERINE GRANT: > Hi Rhonda > I have a bit on Catherine Grant. > Catherine Grant was listed as age 46 when she came over on the 1813 > expedition on the ship Prince of Wales. Her husband died of typhoid fever 2 > Sept. 1813 and the remaining family and passengers wintered at Churchill in > sub-zero weather with few rations. The eldest three children snowshoed from > Churchill to York Factory in April 1814. Catherine and her youngest > Alexander joined them on 25 Aug 1814. Catherine went east to West > Gwillimbury, ON with her sons Donald & Alexander on 16 June 1815. > Hope this helps. It is taken from The Lord Selkirk Association of Rupert's > Land 1812 - 1997 Book. > Marla Manson > > I am new to this list. My 4th great grandmother is Catherine > > GRANT/Sutherland wife of John SUTHERLAND who with their family emigrated > to > > Churchill,Canada in 1813 on the Prince of Wales. > > Much has been written on John and his sons John,John,George and Alexander > on > > the same boat but I cannot find a word on their brave mother Catherine > Grant. > ==== SCT-SUTHERLAND Mailing List ==== > You may, at times, wish to check out previous messages to this list. You can do this at http://archiver.rootsweb.com/SCT-SUTHERLAND-L/ > ============================== > Search over 1 Billion names at Ancestry.com! > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist1.asp