Thanks to those who replied to my query about a Rae family. Unfortunately none of these names fit in with mine. The best help to me over the years has been the Fasti, as most of my father's ancestors were ministers. My rather pompous, I believe, gt grandfather, John Robertson Rae, was the only surviving son of Rev. James Rae of Parton and Elizabeth Robertson, daughter of Rev, John Robertson of Kirconnel and Agnes Maxwell of Munches. That my gt grandfather was proud of his kith and kin is obvious in his choice of names for his family. He carried on the Maxwell names to the best of his ability, having fathered at least twelve children, all born in Kelton Mains, which I believe was on Maxwell land. The direct line died out with the death of my gt uncle James Rae, his sons going to New Zealand with their mother, and at least one daughter named Nora Amelia Rae. My only hope of a connection would be through the daughters of JR Rae. The surviving daughters were, Margaret Leslie Rae, B 1846 Elizabeth Rae, B 1849 Clementina Maxwell and Jessie Leslie Rae, B 1852 Amelia Eleanora Rae, B 1856 ( My grandmother ) I hope that these names will be familiar to someone. Olive McDonald. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 200 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Try SPAMfighter for free now!