I have just started researching - a beginner to geneology and the internet - I have stumbled across some information, mainly from a kind hearted lady in Canada who gave me some helpful hints. Now I am a little stuck - Do you have any of these names in your family tree, or can you help me in any way by giving me a push in the right direction? My grandfather was James Wallace Shearer, born in 18 Reed St. Govan in 1905. His parents were Mary Ann McCroskrie and James McCarlie Shearer. I have hit a wall here but I am very interested to find information on Ann Law who died in 1878 (Mary Ann McCroskrie's grandmother I believe).

Other relations I know of include my grandfathers sisters, Margaret Wallace Shearer, Agnes Agnew Campbell Shearer, Ann Law McCroskrie Shearer. Please get in touch if you can add any information which may be relevant to my research - or if you are an old hand at this and can give me some advice.

Many Thanks, Leanne Schautzer