In support of Annie's information of Glasgow Slaons, please find a simplified form of my research to date. Family Tree to date of Michael Charles Sloan My Great, Great, Great Grandfather, James. James Slowan B 11th Apr 1784 Dundonald Married Ann Andrew 8th Dec 1812 Ploughman My Great, Great Grandfather, John and siblings. James Slowan B 30th Sept 1813, Loans John Slowan B 6th Dec 1815, Loans M Marion Heron circa 1831 Iron Yard Watchman Margaret Slowan B 14th Feb, Loans My Great Grandfather, James and siblings. James Sloan B 1860, Glasgow M Barbara Ballantyne 21 Sept 1883 Sailmaker, Journeyman Janet Sloan B circa 1864, Glasgow Alexander Sloan B circa 1867, Glasgow John Sloan B circa 1869, Glasgow Archibald Sloan B 15th Mar 1872, Govan My Grandfather, John and sister. John Ballantyne Sloan, B 29th Sept 1884, Govan. M Mary Alexander 20th June 1908 Marine Engineer Sarah Sloan No further particulars My Father Charles Alexander Sloan B 23rd Oct 1910, Glasgow. M Ivy M Watson Soldier, Fireman (Firefighter) Adopted brother John. Married Bina, son Teddy, early 50's. No further details Brothers and Sisters **Michael Charles Sloan B 17th Feb 1940. Major HM Forces, Schoolmaster** Diana Margaret Sloan B 15th Mar Stewart Ballantyne Sloan B 26th Nov 1950 Heather Rosemary Sloan B 3rd Aug 1953 Pamela Ann Sloan B 19th Feb 1955 David Alexander B 31st Mar 1960 My children. Heidi Marie B 5th May 1962, BMH Hostert Charles Alexander B 19th Dec, Plymouth Andrew Jonathan B 9th Oct, Plymouth Geoffrey Stewart Christopher B 7th Jan 1985, Guernsey Emily Marguerite Faith B 15th Jan 1988, Guernsey Six Grandchildren. See additional information on web site in Scottish Roots and Notes. www.guernsey.net/~gu3whn/index Best regards Mike