Hi Peter, Greetings from Canada ! Brrrrr... I have noticed some correspondence recently re your McRaes in Sutherland and especially as it concerns the 1841 census in Torbreck. Glad to hear you seem to be having some success. If you remember I have been researching Alexander McRae, b.abt. 1785 in Parish Creich, married Annie McKay from Doola in Rogart Dec.22, 1820, had several children in Tulloch, near Bonar Bridge, and then emigrated to Pictou County, Nova Scotia abt. 1831. If they followed Scottish naming patterns, Alex's parents were John and Margaret McRae, while Annie's would have been Donald and Margaret (or possibly Jean or Jane) McKay. But unfortunately I have no direct proof of the parents. I'm wondering if anything that you have gleaned recently connects, even remotely, to any of my McRaes ? Regards, Peter McRae in Toronto, Canada -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2002 8:53 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Sut] 1841 Census Torbreck , Sutherland. Kia Ora all from "Down Under"...... I would like to make known my special thanks to Christine for her assistance, and also specially to Denise A. Ferne in Sutherland for their generous help in finding info., on the Torbreck Census 1841, on my behalf. Thankyou both. You have set my fears that I was on the wrong track to rest, as well as given me vital confirmaion details on my Grt.Grt. Grand parents and family. Your assistance is very much appreciated . Sincerely, Peter D.McRae (Te Awamutu, New Zealand). [email protected] ______________________________

Hi Peter McRae (Canada), I really have doubts about this, BUT I will take another look !!! Cheers , Peter McRae , (New Zealand) [email protected]