Scottish Immigrants - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Scotts in France

xcountrychristian — 28 Nov 2008 6:22:17 GMT

was there ever a group of Scotts that immigrated to France?

MARY STEWART born 1814 in Scotland

Dottie_Winterbottom — 19 Oct 2008 3:47:44 GMT

Need help tracing Mary Stewart born 1814 in Scotland. She married George F. Fifer in 1837 in Baltimore, Maryland USA. Cannot find when or where she entered US.

where did he go? Frank O'HARA aka Francis Burnett OHARA

jeanetteadams50 — 10 Jun 2008 11:15:43 GMT

i am trying to find out where my relative went to he was on the ship furnessia which sailed from glasgow to new york it arrived on the 5th september 1887 but i cannot find anything else please help i have looked up different sites but with no luck kindest regards jeanette his name is frank o-hara on the passenger list but on birth certificate is francis burnett ohara thanks again

robert taylor, b. 1781

cjtlondon — 28 Jun 2001 12:58:21 GMT

Am seeking any info on robert taylor b. 1781 scotland died 1822 of typhoid, Pa. travelled to us with two brothers, date and names unknown. Thanks. Carol

Agnes Berry entered Ellis Island 1914 from Glasgow

traceclip — 21 Feb 2008 11:16:45 GMT

Agnes McKinnon Berry (dob 07.01.1891) sailed on the SS Ausonia to New York and went through Ellis Island on 11 December 1914 age 23. Her USA Contact was an aunt Mrs. D. Cross, 56 Franklin Street, Bloomfield, New Jersey.

This lady was my great-aunt and I would love to find out about any family in the USA.

John MILNE - Banff, Scotland to USA between 1920 & 1923

wjmilne — 27 Feb 2008 3:12:04 GMT

I am seeking information on my above named Grandfather who is known to have worked his passage, possibly as a ships stoker, to USA between 1920 & 1923 to further his knowledge of working with steam traction engines in farming. I have searched Ellis Island & other passenger records with a negative result.He did return with cowboy boots which he wore on dress accasions. Any information that can assist would be appreciated.

james wallace

Hwallace117 — 4 Mar 2008 4:18:12 GMT

b. dumfriessshire scotland about 1831-1837, came to USAabt 1869 with wife elizabeth kilpatrick, sons alexander b. 1859,
thomas, b. 1862,, Janet, b. 1867, Nellie, 1870,, moved to chariton, lucas co iowa abt 183-186

Indentured Servants from Scotland, need directions and help?

stonejay — 23 Jan 2008 1:44:31 GMT

Can anyone tell me how to trace an individual whom would have come to the USA from Scotland as an Indentured Servant.

My great-grandmother Elizabeth GALLOWAY (1Sep1868-19Oct1937) came to the USA as an Indentured Servant. It is my understanding that her parent where unable to care for her and that at age 9 or 19 she came to the this continent. I do not know if she came to the USA or Canada.

I do know that she married William FARR from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada sometime around 1892/95. They settled in Buffalo, Erie Co., New York, USA. William was a bricklayer.

Ulster-Scots: Forsythe immigration 1840's

jforsyth8881 — 10 Jan 2008 1:02:54 GMT

• It is rumored that Robert Forsythe and as many as 12 brothers in total migrated to USA in 1840's, some settled in US and some in Canada.

* Robert migrated with family to USA and settled in 1847 in now Ontario Canada. Robert (born 1800 Lisburn N Ireland) and wife Elizabeth Jane Jenkins (born 1811),and children: William John 1825, James 1828, John, George, and Margaret 1841. 1850 Census Canada records Robert and son William in Galt Ontario Canada. In 1849, Robert and Elizabeth have the following children: Robert (Junior), followed by, Thomas 1851, Alexander 1853, and 1857 Elizabeth Jane.

* In 1849, son William John Forsythe marries Fidelia Ann Young in Ohio, and they settle in Millbank Ontario, and have the following children: Elizabeth Jane in 1850, and in 1852 Mary Ann. Looking for more info? Daughter Elizabeth Jane (1850) married in 1871 George Henry Milton and they lived in Benton Co MN. Soon followed Father William J and Fidelia Ann Forsythe in 1872. Fidilia dies in USA abt 1889 and William J remains in MN till 1907 when he moves to Manitoba Canada and remarries to Sarah Ann Allwood.

* William J. sister, Margaret (Mary Jane) Forsythe went on to marry William May. May have lived in Toronto or London Area. Looking for more info?

* George Forsythe born in N Ireland, lived in London Ontario area. Looking for more info?

* William John, brother George, and sister Margaret (nee Forsythe) May are in photos owned by daughter, Elizabeth Jane (nee Forsythe) Milton.

* James Forsythe born 1828 in North Ireland. Also looking for more info?

* John Forsythe born in North Ireland. Also looking for more info?

* Alexander Forsythe born in 1853 Ontario Canada and wife Acey Ann moved to Detroit Michigan abt 1884 to work as a machinist with Detroit Bridge and Iron Works. Looking for more info?

* Thomas Forsythe born 1851 marries unknown wife in 1873 Millbank Ontario and son Thomas born 1876. Looking for more information? Thomas is widowed and remarries to Elizabeth Letitia Miller (a widow) in 1889 in Manitoba.

** Looking for any information on "Rumour of 12 brothers" and any possible parent/sibling/children connection of family?

Thanks,
J Forsyth
jforsyth@hotmail.com

Scotland Hinksman

James Lowe Hinksman — 7 Jun 2006 11:46:56 GMT

Anyone help me with looking any hinksman that went to America from scotland please help possible name j.hinksman arrived 1879 on board ship mikado and a William Hinksman about 1870 j_hinks@hotmail.co.uk

Emigrants from Galloway to the Americas 1718-1759

Jessica Chisholm — 18 Jul 2005 6:27:44 GMT

This data is taken from the book "A List of Emigrants from England to America 1718-1759", which contains the names and information on people from not only England, but also Scotland, Ireland, Germany, and France who signed on to become indentured servants in the Americas. The servant signed a contract for a certain period of time (for instance, 4 years) and was assigned to an agent, who would transport them to the New World and give them work.

The information is organized by Surname, Firstname. Place of origin. Occupation. Age. Agent to whom assigned. Term of service. Destination. Date signed or marked.

KENT or KENTT, Andrew. Galloway, Scotland. Dyer. Aged 38. Assigned to Thomas Bundock, cordwainer, for 4 years. Dest: Plantations. Signed Sep 1722

MACCALLY, James. Galloway, now living in Wigtown and Kirkudbright. Assigned to John Taylor, yeoman, 4 years. Dest: Jamaica. Aged 17. Marked 15 Mar 1737

MACKWAY, William. Galloway, Scotland. Schoolmaster. Assigned to Ambrose Cock, tobacconist, 4 years. Dest: Maryland. Aged 20. Signed 12 Apr 1721

Anna Brown emigrated 4 Jun 1895 > NJ USA

patmontero25 — 16 Jun 2007 2:13:17 GMT

Ellis Island records show the following information on my family:

Anna Brown entered in 1894 via Glasgow at age 28.
Minnie Brown entered 4 Jun 1895; port of departure Glasgow, ship Furnesia, manifest number 0008, age 1.

I found my family in Passaic County, New Jersey, USA in 1920:

Anna, head, born 1853 Scotland, yr immigration 1896.
Minnie,daughter, born 1896 Scotland, year of immigration 1896.
Anna B., daughter, year of immigration 1896 Scotland
Powers John H. Jr, son in law

Anna had 3 additional children in 1920, all born in New Jersey, USA:

John 1921, Marian 1923 and William 1927.

Any information on Mr. Brown would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Patricia Montero
Patmontero25@hotmail.com

Alexander CHISHOLM

jjorgy — 9 Jun 2007 9:55:41 GMT

Searching for Alexander Chisholm
born c 1836 Moidart, Inverness, Scotland
to Lachlan Chisholm and wife Alexandrina MacIver.

Alexander died in Key West Floria. 17 Sep 1870

I have not been able to locate anything about him except he died in Florida, can anyone help, or does anyone have a connection?
kind regards Jenny

David Haig Naturlized in 1908, how do I find out details?

northern_rose33 — 6 Apr 2007 10:36:45 GMT

I have just found via the Ellis Island site that my husband's great granduncle was naturalized at "Somerset Superior Court" in Sept 1908. How do I find out more about this and is it possible to access the papers online? (I am in the UK)

We don't know when he went to the USA but have found his brother going out in 1815 and can work out that if he had to be in the coutry for 5 yrs pre-naturilzation he must have left Scotland in at least 1903.

Interestingly, he is aboard the Lapland arriving at Ellis Island in June 1920 - presumably after returning to Scotland for a visit!

Scotland to St Louis, MO 1888

fitzsimons — 15 Oct 2006 8:13:14 GMT

What route do you think someone from Scotland would have taken in 1888 to get to St Louis, MO? My great-uncle made this journey as a 19 year old to join family already in St Louis. Hence I think he will have tried to go directly there. Is it likely that he would have gone via New York or Boston or is it more likely he would have gone to somewhere in the south like New Orleans? How easy would it have been to travel overland from these ports to St L?

Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Jack

James Moody b.c1750 came to York Co., ME

Eunae — 13 Oct 2006 2:27:45 GMT

I am searching for any info on my 5th grt. grandfather James Moody who I guess was born around c1750. He married in Buxton, York Co,. Maine in Jan. of 1774 at the Congregational Church to a woman of Scottish descent (Donald).
He appears there out of nowhere and after this disappears again. The only way I found out the names of their children was by this same Churches records of Baptism.
James Moody I believe either came during the Ulster-Scot immigrations of the 1700's or he came directly from Scotland or perhaps via England. DNA has proven so far that we do not match to any of the 'English' Moody's even though our last name is spelled in the more traditionally English form.

I believe our name was originally spelled Moodie or Mudie and that we descend from the line of Moodie's from Hoy, Orkney who also had a branch of their family in the Beath, Ayrshire, Scotland area. This Beath branch married into the Kennedy family and made their way to Co. Down, Ireland where they became Presbyterian Ministers etc. I have been trying and trying to find out if any of their descendants came to America and if any of them were named James Moody.
Oh, in the old Irish records of the earliest Moody's there, the name was found spelled Moodie, Mudie and Mudy, but the more common spelling of the name in Ireland was also MOODY.

Thank you for anything that might be helpful.

Robert GILMORE (1780-1855)

ixtabai — 9 Aug 2006 2:15:29 GMT

Looking for immigration information on.....

Robert GILMORE born in either Ireland or Scotland in 1780. He came to the US between 1780 and 1830, perhaps even before 1819. (Marriage record in Virginia is unclear.)

His parents were Archibald & Jane GILMORE. I don't know if they came with him to the US. And, I don't know who Robert's siblings were.

Robert GILMORE settled in Rockbridge County, Virginia. He may have been a teacher in Lexington, Virginia. In either 1819 or 1849 in Rockbridge County, Virginia, he married Margaret "Peggy" BRADLEY, daughter of William BRADLEY and Elizabeth WHITMAN (daughter of Catherine CARLOCK and Matthew WHITMAN, both born in Holland)

When did Robert GILMORE immigrate to the US? What was the name of the ship? Which port did he arrive at? Was he alone or with other GILMOREs?

If you hit the reply button on this message, I probably won't receive your reply....so please email me here.
TracingMyRoots@hotmail.com

Thank you so much for your help!
Sandy

kelman who worked in texas

michele — 30 Jun 2006 7:05:53 GMT

george tait kelman
came to work in texas on the state capital building then went back to scotland
anyone know how to trace details of arrival and departure for this thanks Michele
ShellDeLeo@yahoo.com

Scottish Immigrant to North America

Bruce McLellan — 27 Apr 2006 7:04:12 GMT

Looking for any record of the immigration of Donald McLennan
from the region of Inverness, Scotland to North America,
sometime before 1830. (He had a son born in Maine around
1830)

Am also looking for any immigration record of Douglas Findlay,
born in Aberdeen, Scotland, immigrating to North America
sometime before 1830. (he had a daughter born in Maine
around 1830)

any help would be appreciated.

Need help finding passenger ship my ancestors travelled on

Melodie — 13 Feb 2006 5:31:14 GMT

I need help finding which ship my ancestors left Scotland on between 1811-1821 that sailed to America where their landed I'm not sure. The family would be under the name Pattullo/Pattillo/Pittullo. The father listed would be James, and the children listed might be Alison, Mary, James, Jean Wright, Nathaniel, Ann Love and Grace.
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Thank you.

Scottish Emigration Database

kh440 — 7 Aug 2006 2:25:49 GMT

From Scottish ports between 1890 and 1960

"...over 21,000 passengers who embarked at Glasgow and Greenock for non-European ports between 1 January and 30 April 1923, and at other Scottish ports between 1890 and 1960".

http://www.abdn.ac.uk/emigration/index.html

Lily ? Lilly ship manifest

rkslperez — 9 Sep 2005 2:00:24 GMT

Looking for a ship that left Greenock port in Scotland in 1775. Does anyone know if this ship exists ?

david ritchie HELP PLEASE

cartershome — 30 Aug 2005 2:30:23 GMT

Hi ii wonder if anyone can help me i am looking for info on david ritchie

First Name: David
Last Name: Ritchie
Ethnicity: Britain,Scotch
Last Place of Residence: Lasswade.Scotland
Date of Arrival: October 24, 1921
Age at Arrival: 50y Gender: M Marital Status: W
Ship of Travel: Assyria
Port of Departure: Glasgow
Manifest Line Number: 0027

he then turns up in the 1930 census in simi venura california . if anyone has any info on him i would be really gratfeful. i would like to know if he married again ( he was a widow and in 1930 was 59 years old ) and when he died and where he is biuried or any info would help love linda x x

Ship record lookup Please:Alexander CORBET and family arr. 3 Oct. 1795 New York

nw1957_1 — 30 May 2005 8:02:37 GMT

Looking for information on Alexander CORBET b. Scotland came to America 3 Oct. 1795 with wife Agnes (Hutton) b. Scotland, and son Alexander Jr. b. on voyage from Greenock 1795. Settled in Putman, Washington County New York.
Thanks

Ship record lookup Please:Alexander CORBET and family arr. 3 Oct. 1795 New York

nw1957_1 — 30 May 2005 8:00:56 GMT

Looking for information on Alexander CORBET b. Scotland came to America 3 Oct. 1795 with wife Agnes (Hutton) b. Scotland, and son Alexander Jr. b. on voyage from Greenock 1795.Would like image and info if possible. Settled in Putman, Washington County New York.
Thanks

Scots to Vermont About 1845 and Naturalization

jacksonwd — 21 Jul 2004 7:26:52 GMT

In what Courts in the State of Vermont around 1845 would Scottish immigrants have filed their "Declarations of Intent" to become Naturalized US Citizens? My forebearers immigrated to the "Little Scotland" area of Caledonia County (near Ryegate, Groton, and Barnet).

Wayne in Kirkland, WA, USA

Robert Blair-Scotland to New York

lklsb — 27 Feb 2005 9:27:21 GMT

looking for information on Robert Blair-.Edinburgh, Mid-Lotian, Scottland
1849 immigrated from Scotland to USA, via New York.
Came over on the Cora Alice.
1860 settled in Wisconsin

Sailing ships-Scotland to New York-1849

lklsb — 27 Feb 2005 9:30:12 GMT

Looking for information on a sailing ship named the Cora Alice. Arrived New York 1849.
Robert Blair family on board.

Thomas Stevenson b. 1831

Lolaa33 — 27 Dec 2004 9:28:34 GMT

Searching for parents and siblings and immigration record of Thomas Stevenson b. 6 Apr 1831, d. 9 Aug 1910 in Wappingers Falls, NY. His obit says he was of Scottish ancestry and that he immigrated to the US from Ireland about 1848 with his parents. He married Elizabeth Jackson b. 1833 and they had 3 daughters.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Lola

G-Grandparents TAYLOR Arrival in October 1859:

DMillemaci — 3 Oct 2006 11:10:16 GMT

Hello...

I'm trying to check information on my great-grandparents George & Catherine (Engles/Engels)-Taylor who emigrated to America, according to our information they arrived on 14 Oct 1859 from Greenock, Scotland on the S.S. Edinburgh.

Also with them was their baby daughter Eliza Virginia and a "spinster" sister Eliza Jane (not sure if her last name was Taylor or Engles)

George and his family settled in Eastern KY, but we are not sure if Eliza Jane was with them or if she remained in NY. Any information is greatly appreciated.

NY & PA free ships passenger lists til Oct 29!

kh440 — 7 Aug 2006 2:25:49 GMT

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Date: 18 Oct 2004 9:16 PM GMT

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Help with Ship lists fr. Scotland to US in 1879- lost relatives

zandcor — 7 Mar 2005 5:38:48 GMT

I have family immigrating in 1879, and they are not on the 1880 US census!

Any place I should start to look?
Cross, Helen b. 1865, Mary b. 1855, and mother Mary b. 1818. All born in Scotland, I do have both Mary's in 1880, but not Helen.
Hope someone can unlock the secret!

Scottish Immigranta

jakilby — 2 Oct 2003 4:15:05 GMT

I am searching for information about William Gudger (possible surnames Goodger, Goodyer, Goodyear, McGoodyear, MacGregor, etc.) born in 1751 or 1752, in Scottland. He arrived in US adout 1770 at Lewes, DE, with two brothers. He later moved to Surry Co., NC in 1776, then to Buncombe Co. in 1790 where he died in 1833. Anyone with any info on him please write me @ jakilby@tds.net subect William Gudger. Thank You.

My Scottish Immigrant Ancestor

Gemmnm161 — 8 Dec 2003 9:49:41 GMT

Hi,
I am trying to find the immigration record of my grandfather, Francis McClure. He immigrated in 1880, 1881, or 1882. He was the son of Francis McClure & Anna Flynn. He was known by the name Frank. He would have been between 18 and 21 upon immigration.

Please contact me if you know anything, or can find his immigration record, if you have access to these records.
Thanks!
Sincerely,
Cara Michaels

Jacob Izel

Janet Krug — 14 Mar 2001 8:11:41 GMT

I'm looking for information on Jacob Izel who married a McMurdy in PA. His wife was a daughter of Isaac McMurdy Sr. who emigrated from Glasgow, Scotland to Baltimore in the mid to late 1700s. Isaac moved is family to Venango county PA in 1797. The daughter was then living in western PA with her husband Jacob Izel. McMurdy is my family name and we have not been able to find any information on my 5-greats-grandfather's daughter other than she existed as a matter of record - not even her name.

Clackum

VJHerman — 9 Dec 2002 8:05:35 GMT

My great great grandfather W.C. (Wesley) Clackum lived in Cobb County Georgia, USA. In the 1910, 1920, and 1930 census records he lived on Roswell Road and was married to Josephine Dunn.

It's also listed in the census records that W.C.'s parents came from Germany. I always thought the Clackum clan came from Scotland.

Can anyone help me with a history of the Clackum name? I thought it was shortened from Clackmannan and that the Clackum brothers were three who came over as Masons from Scotland, but now I don't know!

Help!

William and Grace Inglis, Edinburgh

Sandi Augsburger — 9 Nov 2003 11:44:21 GMT

Does anyone have an ancestor named Grace Davis(son)? who married William Inglis in Edinburgh, Scotland (1768 or 1775) and who emigrated with her husband to Pennsylvania -> Virginia(?) later that century? I have hit the brick wall on this one.
Sandi in Idaho

Clan Ferguson

Kelly Millspaugh — 20 Apr 2001 7:23:27 GMT

Anyone have any info. on Clan Ferguson? When they came to the US and where settled? Email me at madamoisellek@in4web.com

samuel salen

g.honeyman — 17 Oct 2003 7:42:11 GMT

hello
i am looking for samuel salen, born about 1936 in Glasgow Scotland. He was in the merchant Navy before he possibly emigrated to New York, about 1950-60, His father was Norman Salen and his Mothers maiden name was Crawford.
many thanks

Searching for Journals of Scottish who came to United States

Charmaine McDonald — 13 Jan 2004 9:15:07 GMT

In doing my graduate work, I am trying to find journals or documentation regarding what it was like for Scottish to come to America, what experienced - poverty, intermarriages with Native Americans, especially from the female standpoint. Does not have to be a McDonald. The hardships faced here in America or even if there is a Journal which contains references to what life was like on the journey over or while still in Scotland.

Robert M DALZELL: Scottish immigrant

Ellen Dalzell — 11 Mar 2001 4:02:56 GMT

Robert M DALZELL was born 26 Feb 1833 somewhere in Scotland. He must have come to America at a young age becuase he Married Emily ARNOLD from Ohio. Both Emily and Robert died in Pittsburg, PA...the home of many other DALZELL relatives.
If you have any additional info regarding Robert M DALZELL, I would appreciate hearing from you.
Thanks.
Ellen DAlzell

NY Almshouse Records with Scottish immigrants

LorineSchulze71 — 4 Nov 2004 6:47:54 GMT

Scottish immigrants in Almshouse records now online

LorineMS — 12 Mar 2003 12:44:20 GMT

I have just uploaded more files to the existing set of Olive
Tree Genealogy records "Alms House Admission Foreigners &
Nativity Records with Ships Names 1855-1858 (New York City,
NY)"

http://www.rootsweb.com/~ote/ships/ny_alms1855.htm

Don't be fooled by the location of the Almshouse - the
people applying for relief were from a variety of countries.

Each individual is listed with an Admission Date, their full
name, age, place of birth, name of ship they came on, Date
of arrival, port of departure, port of arrival, Captain of
the ship, marital status, how many times they have been "on
the island", name of someone who can vouch for them and a
discharge or death date (often with other miscellaneous
notes)

The ports of arrival are *not* limited to New York! The
arrival ports so far are: Baltimore, Boston, Charleston,
Halifax Nova Scotia, Montreal, New Orleans, New York,
Philadelphia, Quebec and St. Johns

Ports of departure are: Aberdeen, Amsterdam, Bremen,
Cork, Dublin, Eisemore, Gottenberg, Havre, Hull, Limerick,
Liverpool, London, Londonderry, Montreal, Plymouth, Potstamm
(Potsdamm?), Somerset, Southhampton, Tralee and Wexford

Countries of birth given so far were Amsterdam, Copenhagen, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Scotland, St. Thomas, Switzerland

The record set at
http://www.rootsweb.com/~ote/ships/ny_alms1855.htm covers
the years 1855-1858. As always it is FREE to all researchers!

Allan Anderson

Grumpyal23 — 17 Nov 2003 9:31:18 GMT

Trying to establish when Allan Anderson left Arbroath Scotland
For the United States. Allan was born in 1851 to Alexander
Anderson & Elizabeth Allan. In lated years he was a StoneMason

McLachlan family

shirleyw5511 — 26 Jul 2002 3:32:46 GMT

Seeking information on the parents of Archibald McLachlan of Craig, Colorado. Archibald's parents are said to have come to Canada in their early years in the early 1800's. William and Jane came from Scotland to Canada. Archibald was born in 1847. In the 1850's William went to California to seek Gold and Jane and Archibald remained in Colorado. Archibald later settled in Craig and Jane settled in Golden, Colorado.

Violet Marie MAILLIE abd SS Transylvania 1929 Glasgow-NY

tcr1834 — 21 Jul 2004 7:27:35 GMT

Searching for any info on Violet Marie MAILLIE b. 1926, traveling with families of the following surnames:

DOUGLAS: Margaret, Emily, Mary Ann...any.
SALTER: Margaret, Emily, William, Eveline, Violet, Albert...any.
HAMANT: William, Mary Ann, Margaret, Nan...any.
MAILLIE: William McWhannell, Emily Margaret, Violet Marie...any.

Originally from Kirkintilloch and Inverness, SCOTLAND, arriving New York area...??? 1920-1929

Strachan Immigraton

Dion Minhinnick — 6 Jun 2002 12:27:32 GMT

About the time that David STRACHAN migrated to New Zealand with his wife and children from Comrie, Scotland, in 1851, another brother, possibly Lewis and his wife Janet and family, went to the USA and settled on a farm in Elk County, Kansas. The farm, known as the “Strachan Farm” on Elk River, 3 ½ miles southeast of Howard, was sold about 1964.
During World War II a US Marine named Jack HEISLER, on leave in Wellington, New Zealand, visited his relations in and about Wanganui. Jack’s parents were thought to be John HEISLER and Charlotte STRACHAN, a daughter of those who had immigrated to the USA. Jack’s wife was known as Bea (Beatrice?) and they had two sons known as Tom (or Tommy) and Bill, whose proper names were John (or Johnnie) 3rd (b abt 1951) and William Alexander (b abt 1963). Charlotte had a sister named Margaret married to Dale BRYANT and a brother Alexander married to Effie.
Jack HEISLER is thought to have died later of cancer. There was communication between the NZ and US families but contact eventually ceased and we are anxious to restore it if possible, and find out more about the Strachan family. My wife, Ruth, is descended from the Strachan side through her mother and I am writing a family history. I have written to several people named Heisler who live near Elk River but have received no replies. I would appreciate knowing whether these names mean anything to any subscriber or whether I can be put in touch with someone who could help.

NORMAN CAMERON

GLENDA SHERMAN — 7 Aug 2000 6:09:46 GMT

SEEK INFORMANTION ON NORMAN CAMERON WHO CAME TO WILLMINGTON N. C.. IN 1791 FROM INVEESS SCOTLAND DIED IN HARNETT CO. N.C.
THIS IS MY G.G.G.G. GRAND FATHER
GLENDA

DONALD/WELLS IMMIGRATION

hhollow — 22 Apr 2002 1:17:51 GMT

Thomas DONALD: born 1867 in Scotland (Possibly Glasgow, Lanmark Scotland.) His last known address was Bellingham, WA, USA. His wife Mary Ellen WELLS(Welles), son, James Jack DONALD and possibly other members of the family traveled with him. He was my husband's grandfather.

US entry 1883,Firth James,Firth,Orkney,Scotkland

cullengeoffrey — 15 Jun 2003 1:33:24 GMT

James Firth,b.July 1850 Firth,Orkney Scotland entered US in year 1883 and settled in Michigan.Anyone have access to records to suggest entry port or ship.
Thanks.

mckinney immigant

plsinks — 1 Mar 2002 5:27:00 GMT

MY GGGGRANDDAD CAME OVER IN 1747 IN THE AMERICAN-BRITISH WAR.HIS NAME IS CHARLES MCKINNEY.I WAS TOLD HIS LAST NAME WAS SPELLED MACKINNEY BEFORE HE CAME TO US.IF YOU CAN LINK THIS TO YOUR FAMILY TREE.LET ME KNOW..

William R Bruce Scotland

Masryscot — 3 Jul 2001 12:30:52 GMT

I beleive I have found William on the Anchorea 1887. I am confused though because I can not find his wife Helen Cooper Bruce and I understood they came together. They had a child Mary Bruce born in NY in 1888. It said they were from Dundee which is not far from Helen's home in Brechin. If anyone else had the problem of not finding a wife listed please let me know. Any help would be appreciated. Mary

PRIMM family

VMcCle8823 — 27 Sep 2004 2:42:14 GMT

I believe that my PRIMM family is of Scottish descent. (And not a part of the de la PRIME family of France)
We go back to Samuel Primm of King George Co, VA. born in the early 1700's his grandson's were born in Warren Co., NC and moved their families to TN in the very early, if not a little before, the 1800's.
Anyone with information about the origins of the PRIMM/PRIM surname PLEASE contact me!
Thank You! Take Care!
Virginia
VMcCle8823@aol.com

Thomas Chisholm

cricketer — 5 Oct 2001 5:12:54 GMT

Looking for descendants of Thomas Chisholm, born Renfrew in Scotland, 1834 - emigrated to PA in about 1875. Son of Daniel Chisholm and Marjory McLintock, brothers William, Alexander, David Bowman, James Marquis. Anyone with info please email mmp@inspire.net.nz

searching for birthplace of Robertson Kirkpatrick

Jan of Albuquerque — 11 Apr 2001 8:26:02 GMT

My Grandfather was William Robertson Kirkpatrick of Nashua, NH He died in August 1968. His father's name was Robertson Kirkpatrick ? from Scotland. I am interested in seeking any information that anybody might have re: Robertson Kirkpatrick.Thank you.

walter mcluckie`

John H. Gill — 1 Mar 2001 7:58:03 GMT

Seeking infomation on Walter, Alexander, George, and Anges McLuckie, who came from Scotland to America around 1868 ??. Walter married Mary Anne Reese who came from Wales
with her Mother ( Griffith) and sister.

Peter Nairn or Narrin, in 1790 census for Montgomery Co.,NY

nlgood — 25 Jun 2001 9:14:27 GMT

He and daughter Elizabeth Narrin both said to have been born in Scotland:
Peter abt.1740, Elizabeth 1768
Have no immigration or definite Scottish connection.
Any help?

Scottish immigrant to PA

Carolyn_Cimino — 12 Jul 2001 1:36:48 GMT

Am looking for help finding information on my husband's greatgrandfather and greatgrandmother. He was a minister from Scotland who married an Irish girl, lived on an island off Scotland, immigrated to Pennsylvania. They had one son, my husband's grandfather, Leland Abner Robinson - born in Niles, Michigan. Leland married in Illinois, moved to Alabama and died there. My guess is to start my search with Leland in Michigan census to try to find his parents names and where they originated from. Can any of you offer further suggestions? I'm new at this. Thanks. Carolyn

Francis McKenzie

Jo Morris — 21 Jan 2001 1:49:16 GMT

Francis McKenzie immigrated from Islay in 1775.He went to Albany NY. Married Ellison or Eleanor Watson. No record of when. Had a daughter Margaret in Albany according to Old Dutch Church records. No further info. Does anyone know any more than this?

James Duncan

MillyDuncan — 29 Aug 2001 3:20:29 GMT

Looking for information on James Duncan who came from Scotland as a bound boy, settled near Glen Riddle, Pennsylvania. Fought in Revolutionary War under Geo. Washington. Died abt. 1793.