Hi Helen,

I've got another line of the Laidlaw's and am desperately trying to find the connection to Daniel - we first learnt about him nearly 25 years ago when my sister's history teacher showed her a photo of Daniel - and he looks just like my father, in a kilt, but with a slightly more coiffed moustache!

There is no doubt in my mind that there is a direct connection, and I think it could go back as far as 1770 to a David Laidlaw (Laidley) my great x4 grandfather who was a cattle drover, and turned up in Sanquhar . My theory is that he drove cattle from Chirnside, at the opposite end of the southern upland way, which ties in with Little Swinton - the birthplace of Daniel. It would be great if you could get in contact.

Suzanne Laidlaw.