Looking for origins of Strachan Gordon (1780-1862) who was born in Sutherland, emigrated in 1832 to Pictou and settled at Upper Kemptown, Colchester Co., NS. It would appear that he was a veteran who had been living in Rogart parish prior to his eviction. He was married to Elizabeth _____ (1792-1870) also of Sutherland. They had no natural family but adopted a Gilbert Watson Matheson, son of Gilbert Matheson and Catherine Watson, Morness, Rogart and later of Earltown. (Mrs. Matheson died after migrated to Nova Scotia in 1832). Interested in learning Elizabeth's maiden name. Glen Matheson