Hi Ray, I can't help re: PATERSONs in Scotland, but there was a PATERSON family who, I believe, farmed on the outskirts of York in the 1940s and 50s. There daughter, Pamela, was at school with me there. Just in case this helps at all. Best wishes, Pam Studd (Essex) ----- Original Message ----- From: Ian Brumell <margian@mazinaw.on.ca> To: <WGW-SURNAMES-SCOTLAND-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: 13 March 2001 21:29 Subject: Aberdeen area PATERSONs > Hello; > > Another newbie on the list here. I had a grandfather, George PATERSON > who emigrated to Canada in the mid to late 1890s from the Aberdeen > area. Is there any web site or group doing any work on PATERSON on > this list? > > Any assistance would be appreciated. > > Sincerely > > Ian Brumell > Cloyne, Ontario. Ca > >