Greetings, all... I have not been able to conquer a brick wall standing in my way, and I am hoping to try a different approach -- researching any records that might exist as a result of my ancestor's occupation. My wall is my ggg-grandfather's family records. He is John GORDON, and his death record in Angus County lists him as being born in Golspie c. 1824-1826. His parents are listed as Donald GORDON and Elizabeth McLEOD. I'm unable to find any record of their marriage or even birth information about John. On John's death certificate, however, Donald was listed as occupation: Forrester. Would there be any records in the Golspie area for anyone who might have worked in the forresting industry? Or would this have been a highly transient kind of work, and perhaps Golspie was just a stop along the way? I have searched all throughout Scotland for the GORDON / MCLEOD connection and for a matching birth record for John to no avail. Any tips or information would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Michelle Collins Chicago, IL USA __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com