Can any one on this list please help me with where I might find anything further about Johann ERNST. He was born about 1848 according to his Scottish Marriage certificate of 1878. He used John as his forename on his marriage certificate.

His parents are thought to be (the writing is very poor) - Father Jurgen who was a Master Blacksmith and had died by the time of his sons wedding. Mother Anna - initial letter of surname maybe 'A' but the rest (4 or 5 letters) are hard to read - who had also died by the time of her son's marriage.

The place of birth Holslein (could it be Holstein- Germany or Denmark?) in was noted in a document concerning his sea-going carrer as was his forename of Johann, he was master mariner up until at least 1896.

Thank you