Alexander A. Sutherland- One Brick Wall I Want To Break Down

The following was taken from the Ancestry website, a story in my family tree. There is no particular source attached to the document. The best I can do as far as citing a source is displaying the actual web link. (http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/4843183/person/-877416113/story)


"Alexander was a native of Scotland and an English soldier during the Rev. War. Story has it that he was going up the gang plank to return home , but turned around, came back down and stayed in America." {WandaLena.FTW} Also, "SOUTHERLAND, Alexander. Will proved November 1843. Names wife, Peggy and children, Thomas, John, Joseph, Jane, Fillis, Peggy, Polly, Barbary and Phebe."
Grayson Co, Va wills 1793-1849--http://ls.net/~newriver/va/graywill.htm 


Daughter of Alexander Sutherland- Phyllis Sutherland


Phyllis Sutherland was born 14 SEP 1794 in Elk Creek, Grayson Co., Virginia, and died 29 OCT 1879 in Round Meadows, Grayson Co., Virginia.
She was buried in Griggs Hampton Cemetery, Grayson Co., Virginia.
She was the daughter of Alexander Sutherland and Margaret Elizabeth Bryan.
She married Griggs Hampton 20 MAY 1811 in Grayson Co., Virginia,
Griggs was son of Andrew Hampton and Sally Minor. He was born 22 NOV 1788 in Grayson Co., Virginia, and died 24 JAN 1860 in Round Meadows, Grayson Co., Virginia.
He was buried in Griggs Hampton Cemetery, Grayson Co., Virginia. Ahnentafel, Generation No. 2




Alexander Sutherland was born 1743 in County Sutherland, Scotland, and died NOV 1843 in Elk Creek, Grayson Co., Virginia.
He was buried in Alexander Sutherland Cemetery, Elk Creek, Grayson Co., Virginia.
Margaret Elizabeth Bryan was born 1771 in Culpepper, Virginia, and died 1845 in Elk Creek, Grayson Co., Virginia.
She was buried in Alexander Sutherland Cemetery, Elk Creek, Grayson Co., Virginia. She was the daughter of Joseph Bryan.




Children of Margaret Elizabeth Bryan and Alexander Sutherland are:
 i.John Thomas Sutherland I, born 17 FEB 1785, and died 26 JAN 1858 in Creston, North Carolina.
 He married Diadama Cornett 12 FEB 1807 in Elk Creek, Grayson Co., Virginia, daughter of David Cornett and Sarah Platt. She was born 17 NOV 1789 in Elk Creek, Grayson Co., Virginia, and died DEC 1863 in Creston, North Carolina.


 ii.Jane Sutherland was born 19 SEP 1787 in Elk Creek, Grayson Co., Virginia, and died 19 JUN 1869 in Elk Creek, Grayson Co., Virginia.


 iii.Joseph Alexander Sutherland was born 9 JUL 1788 in Elk Creek, Grayson Co., Virginia, and died 10 JAN 1867 in Mountain City, Johnson Co., Tennessee.
He married Sarah King.


 iv.John Sutherland was born 1790 in Elk Creek, Grayson Co., Virginia, and died 4 APR 1844 in Elk Creek, Grayson Co., Virginia.
He married Rhoda Isabella Johnson. She was born 15 MAY 1794, and died 9 MAR 1864.


 v.Phyllis Sutherland was born 14 SEP 1794 in Elk Creek, Grayson Co., Virginia, and died 29 OCT 1879 in Round Meadows, Grayson Co., Virginia.
She married Griggs Hampton 20 MAY 1811 in Grayson Co., Virginia, son of Andrew Hampton and Sally Minor. He was born 22 NOV 1788 in Grayson Co., Virginia, and died 24 JAN 1860 in Round Meadows, Grayson Co., Virginia.


 vi.Margaret Sutherland was born 2 FEB 1796, and died 2 DEC.
She married Burris Hale ABT 1816.


 vii.Mary Sutherland was born APR 1800 in Elk Creek, Grayson Co., Virginia, and died 1 MAR 1842. She married William Thomas 16 DEC 1819.
He was born 13 MAR 1802 in Salem, North Carolina, and died 15 FEB 1871.


 viii.Sarah Sutherland was born 1801.
She married Thomas B. Hail. He was born 3 SEP 1796, and died 8 APR 1892.


 ix.Barbara Sutherland was born 22 MAY 1805 in Elk Creek, Grayson Co., Virginia.
She married Peter Hackler II 12 FEB 1823 in Grayson Co., Virginia, son of Peter Hackler I and Mackalana Delp.
He was born ABT 1801 in Grayson Co., Virginia, and died ABT 1870 in Wythe Co., Virginia.


 x.Phoebe Sutherland was born 3 MAR 1808, and died 5 MAR 1885 in Grayson Co., Virginia.Ahnentafel, Generation No. 3






Child of Joseph Bryan is:


 i.Margaret Elizabeth Bryan was born 1771 in Culpepper, Virginia, and died 1845 in Elk Creek, Grayson Co., Virginia.
She married Alexander Sutherland 1784 in Fort Chiswell, Virginia. He was born 1743 in County Sutherland, Scotland, and died NOV 1843 in Elk Creek, Grayson Co., VA.


More about Alexander Sutherland:
1-: Was a British soldier in the Revolutionary War, who decided to stay here and fight against the British.
2-: 1796, Listed in the Grayson Co, Va Land Tax List- 500 acres, value 25, amt of tax-S-1 D-3
3-: 1810, Listed in the Grayson Co, Va. Tax list as having 2 tithables and 9 horses
4-: 1813, Listed in the Grayson Co, Va. Personal Property tax list as 1 tithe, 5 horses, tax 1.39
5-: 1824, Listed in the Grayson Co, VA. Personal Property Tax list as 1 white tithe 4 horses tax .48
6-: 1828, Listed in the Grayson Co,Va Persona Property Tax list as 0-white tithes, 0 black tithes, 0 negroes, 2 horses. tax-.48
7-: 1835, Listed in the Grayson Co,Va. Personal Property Tax list-tithes-1,
Burial: Unknown, Alexander Sutherland Cemetery, Elk Creek, Grayson Co, Va

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Happy Aloha Friday!

Aloha Everyone!


I have been neglecting my blog as of late; so much going on here in the islands that I haven't been making time to do much research. I search here and there but haven't spent the man hours on researching as I have in past months. I have had requests of displaying the Cornett family tree on my blog, but since it is so extensive, it would have to be sectioned off into different postings! 


Sad to say, I'm still trying to locate information on Alexander Sutherland and have been in contact with researchers in the Edinburgh area of Scotland but it looks like he just disappeared into thin air. Who was this man? Why can I not find him anywhere? He has become such a mystery, that he makes me so much more curious and the need to find him is driving me crazy! Have you come across a brick wall that just won't budge?


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My Sutherland Family~ Did They Live In Dunrobin Castle?

A thought I have been pondering~ Did any members of my Sutherland family ever reside in Dunrobin Castle? Being that said castle is magnificent in its' own right, it is also a castle, which is located in Golspie, Scotland and was built and still owned by the Sutherland family. (The Sutherland Family) It is only that several hundred years later that Sir Charles Barry did an extensive remodel, which he is famous for designing the Houses of Parliament. The Sutherland family may still inhabit this grand castle, but is it my Sutherland family or those of another?

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Photographer- Giorgio Perbellini

From prior reading, I know that Dunrobin Castle is the seat of Clan Sutherland and the oldest part of the castle dates back to the 13th century and was considered a stronghold of the family. What I wouldn't give to just take the actual grand tour of this place! According to Clan Sutherland, the castle has 189 rooms! Yikes- imagine having to clean that on a daily basis! But what intrigues me the most, is what is inside the castle, not necessarily the magnificent exterior and  its' gardens. Although that would be a pleasure to see too, but it is the artifacts, furniture, art and most of all the families memorabilia that I would like to see firsthand! I can just imagine the history that is on display here at Dunrobin.  
Tour The Castle!

I hope you enjoy the videos! 

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The Mystery of My Grayson Family Heritage~ Will It Unfold or Be Untold?

This past week has been all about making new contacts that would eventually help me in researching my Cornett ancestry and understanding exactly who they were. I found a connection and a book entitled, "Bicentennial Heritage Grayson County, Virginia 1793", which was published in 1995 by the Grayson County Bicentennial Foundation. This book is no longer in print, unless you are lucky enough to have a copy of it in your possession already.

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Grayson Seal

My "connection" has sent to me, parts of this book as they relate to the Sutherland /Cornett families and myself. Just scanning through these pages, I'm  thinking that my new "connection" might in actuality be related to me in some way, not just through the Sutherland lines, but also through the Cornett family too. How exciting is that? Finding a family member that has been researching the same families lineage that I am; I am super excited to read through these papers more. There are several pages of Cornett names and their ranks listed on both the American Revolutionary War and the Civil War pages. 


There is still the mystery that surrounds Alexander Sutherland (Southerland) and his wife, Margaret Elizabeth Bryan. Who were they really? What were their hobbies? Did Alexander like to hunt like most men back then? In what year did he move to Virginia from Scotland? What kind of life did they live? Will I ever find out who Alexander really was? So many questions, so few answers.


In my past posts, you've read about Alexander and his role in the British Army. I think I read somewhere that he was 2nd Lieutenant. But don't quote me on that just yet! He has been the most intriguing family member I have researched so far; probably because there are so many different views from so many other people, that the truth has yet to be documented. Alexander Sutherland is a true mystery; one that I hope I can solve one day. 

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The Highlands of Scotland

I have always wanted to visit Scotland, and now I have an even better reason to travel there. My Sutherland ancestors. What a great way to experience the life,the beauty, the culture, and all the people of the land than to visit the place where your ancestors grew up. I may still have family there that I never even know about! Which is a good reason to continue writing this blog. Right now, I'm stuck on the Sutherland branch of my family tree. Alexander, well he's giving me fits right now; where is his information hiding? Is his data in an archive building somewhere collecting dust in the corner of a dark room that nobody ever goes to anymore? Well Alexander, I will find you! One day soon before I'm old and gray I hope! In this post, I kind of want to talk about the Highlands of Scotland where some of my Sutherland family come from. 


The Highlands of Scotland lives up to the picturesque postcards with scenes of outstanding natural beauty, and while its' just natural for you to think of this region as mountainous, there are also miles and miles of beautiful coastlines with turquoise waters and wildlife. The Highlands aren't just all landscapes of green valleys and majestic mountains, but also the historic, remote castles, and the distinctive culture and language of the welcoming towns. 

Even though Scotland is so beautiful, there was such hardship for the Highlanders of the region;   the Scottish Clearances were during the time when Alexander Sutherland came to America. He probably thought it was in his best interest to join the British Army and come to the mainland than it would be to stay in Scotland and most likely starve. The Clearances were the terrible clearing of people from Scottish lands so that they could instead, raise sheep.


"These clearances were in the Highlands -- where the Sutherland family comes from. The Highlands of Scotland is from the Northern border of Scotland and south (about the top third of Scotland). Sutherland County is from the East coast to the West coast of Scotland. Caithness is in the upper Northeast area of Scotland. Some Sutherland's were from Caithness -- but most are from the coast to coast band across Scotland. The people were moved from the lands so they could raise sheep and many were starved or driven out."

(text content was taken from an email I received recently, name if author is confidential for privacy reasons).

"For the people who moved to the coast, life was inevitably hard. They had to adjust to a new lifestyle and try to earn some semblance of a living from fishing- something that most people had no experience doing. In many cases they continued to farm on their small plots of land. The early clearances were the most harsh of all because no alternative was offered. Emigration and migration were discouraged by the landlords as being against the interests of the country and most notably themselves. Kelping demanded a large workforce and while it prospered the landlords and to some extent the people prospered. However, once the kelp prices began to fall during the 1820s this situation changed. Those who did choose to migrate or emigrate were seldom the poorest people in society. They had the means to support themselves in Scotland if they had wished for the emigrating Highlander of this period chose to go to America."
The Clearances of Scotland

Geographically Scotland consists of 2 parts: the mainland and the islands. On the mainland, one can discern 3 clear landmasses: the northern Highlands, the central Highlands and the Lowlands. The Highlands are divided by the Great Glen, a narrow gap in the mountain landscape. It's no wonder many people thought America was the land of opportunity. As compared to the life style they had been living, this must have been such a life saver for them. No pun intended. 

I think that is enough for tonight! (Remember I'm on Hawaii time) More to come tomorrow. What would you like to read on this blog? Dunrobin Castle of Highland, Scotland? Let me know! 

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Eilean Donan Castle, West Highlands, Scotland
Photo Credit: Photographer, Medioimages/Photodisc

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Tracing Your Scottish Ancestry...and Mine!

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Scottish Bagpipe Graphic

After months of researching my ancestry through the use of multiple resources on the web, I have found out that I have a Scottish heritage; I was very excited to learn that some of my ancestors were viking warriors, some royalty and commoner family members as well. I love the history that genealogy offers to me, a family historian. Searching for ancestors is not just a hobby that can be completed in a weeks time. It's an ongoing process of learning and I've been pretty lucky to have found out the things that I have so far. Scotland has a fairly good system of records for people like myself, wishing to trace their Scottish ancestry. Compulsory registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages was introduced in 1855 and these records are accessible and held by the General Register Office for Scotland. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (the Mormons), who have a religious duty to trace their ancestors, have copied the parish records and included them in their database. Local libraries in Scotland may also hold copies, as will the family history societies and the genealogical societies. There are many options to choose from if you are just starting your family tree. Below are a few links to get you started.

Scottish Ancestry

Tracing Your Scottish Heritage

Genuki

Have a look on this site, which will help you make a start in understanding the principles of researching your family history Family Tree Folk , then download some family history sheets Genealogy Forms and starting with yourself fill one in, you will find the sheets act as a check list and you may also find that you don't have all your own information and have to go searching in your home and asking your parents/other relations about it.

Once you start researching you will notice many people don’t have primary information numbers on their research...which shows you it is hearsay, copied from others and guesswork and there is no place in research for guesswork. One wrong name in your tree and it means you are not researching YOUR family. Your best bet would be to just take your time, and just research your family at your own leisure. Rome wasn't built in a day and neither was your family tree of ancestry. Pick one surname and research it; include your sources, without this documentation your research is pretty much just a fairy tale!

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My Sutherland Family Quest

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Sutherland Family Crest

Is it morning already? I feel like I just fell asleep not too long ago. Have you ever felt that when doing research, you get so involved in it, that you dream about it too? I think that's what I did. So it's 8 a.m. here in Hawaii and I am up and at it again. I am actually trying to locate more information to share with you about my Sutherland family, but on a more personal level. The Sutherlands' that I am seeking were born in Scotland around the 1700-1800's. I am definitely interested in Alexander Sutherland who was born in 1743(one source says he was born in 1755) and died in 1843, as far as I can tell he married a Margaret Bryan. I just need to find that missing link of information that I have been looking for. It's like trying to find a needle in a haystack! But I did come across another blogger site, that has loads of information pertaining to the Sutherland's of Scotland and other surnames involved; if you are searching for your Sutherland roots as I am, it may interest you to just take a look at it. You might find a connection here on this site; I think I will also be sending an e-mail to collaborate further with the researchers that gathered this information to see if I can find my missing connection.


Another Sutherland Blogspot


I am sure that every Sutherland family may have an "Alexander" somewhere in its' family, as it was a pretty common name. I have yet to find out what his middle name was, but someone put a bug in my ear that it may be the "Albert Sutherland" I was searching for awhile back. Nothing has been determined as of yet, but it's a thought that I definitely need to dig a little deeper to find out if it has any truth to it. 
                                          

Name: Alexander SUTHERLAND

Given Name: Alexander

Surname: Sutherland

Sex: M

Birth: 1743 in Sutherland County, Caithness, Scotland

Death: 1843 in Elk Creek, Grayson County, Virginia

MARC: 1784 Culpepper, Virginia

Note:

Margaret Elizabeth Bryan, wife

Alexander Sutherland was one of the original pioneers of Grayson County, Virginia.

Alexander came to America from Scotland as a Captain in the British Army. After the Revolutionary War he decided to remain in America, and he was given a land grant of 114 acres in what was then, Montgomery County and is now and Grayson County, Virginia due to the sectioning off of land.

 Father: John, Jr. SUTHERLAND b: February 6, 1726 in Watten, Caithness, Edinburg, Scotland
Mother: Jean MCCLELAND b: 1720 in Edinburg, Scotland

NOTE TO SELF: I have other research that declares Samuel J. Sutherland and Jane Barbour Sutherland as the parents to Alexander Sutherland.

Marriage 1 Margaret Elizabeth BRYAN b: 1771 in Culpepper, Virginia

• Married: 1784 in Culpepper, Virginia
• Children

1.  Joseph Alexander SUTHERLAND b: July 4, 1788 in Elk Creek, Grayson, Virginia
2.  John Thomas SUTHERLAND b: February 1, 1785 in Elk Creek, Grayson County, Virginia
3.  Mary SUTHERLAND b: September 19, 1787 in Montgomery, Grayson County, Virginia
4.  John Joseph SUTHERLAND b: September 19, 1787 in Montgomery, Grayson County, Virginia
5.  Jane SUTHERLAND b: 1791 in Elk Creek, Grayson County, Virginia
6.  Phillis SUTHERLAND b: November 11, 1793 in Elk Creek, Grayson County, Virginia
7.  Peggy SUTHERLAND b: 1795 in Elk Creek, Grayson County, Virginia
8.  Polly SUTHERLAND b: 1799 in Montgomery, Grayson County, Virginia
9.  Sarah SALLIE Sutherland b: 1801 in Montgomery, Grayson County, Virginia
10.  Phebe SUTHERLAND b: March 3, 1808 in Elk Creek, Grayson County, Virginia
11.  Barbary SUTHERLAND b: May 22, 1805 in Elk Creek, Grayson County, Virginia

Source: Linda Cornett Genealogy via Ancestry.com (Rootsweb)

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Real Men Wear Kilts

As you may know by reading my past blog entries, I have been researching my Scottish ancestral lines beginning with the Sutherland surname. My ancestors were mainly from the Caithness and Edinburgh region (now called Midlothian, I think). Scottish names are as diverse and colorful as the country they represent. 


There is so much to write about when you think of Scotland. I could write about the culture, food or whiskey, or just the people and I would probably be typing out a blog post that may be uninteresting to some of you, as it would probably be closer to a book than a blog entry. There are many web sites that I could refer you to, just on Scotland's Genealogy, but that would take all the fun out of searching and finding it yourself! 


In all truth, I haven't completed much research this week and feel like I have neglected my poor blog page. I had been trying to post daily on a variety of different topics, but not this week. In today's blog, I will be discussing some of the customs and traditions of my Scotland family. 


Scotland clothing mainly features the tartan (or plaid), which is the traditional dress of the people. Some mainlanders' may think that a man wearing a "dress" is too feminine, therefore that makes the man wearing it, also more feminine. That is certainly not the case. It has more to do with tradition and their own culture than just flouncing around in a skirt all day, every day. The kilt is worn on special occasions much like our suit and tie events that we have in the United States. The Scots mostly wear these kilts to weddings and formal gatherings. 

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Many years ago men wore one large sheet of tartan cloth over a long shirt. It was folded in such a way as to form the kilt shape as well as covering the torso and pinned at the shoulder. Have you seen the movie, Braveheart? The kilt was used as a blanket when sleeping outdoors and was easy to move around in. When formal armies were formed, a more robust garment was needed and the kilt as we know it was made.The kilt also represented their own Clan family. There were different kilts that were worn in battle a long time ago, but these were the more muted shades of the same tartan, almost like a camouflage I would imagine.

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Scottish Piper

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A Taste of Scotland

I have always wanted to visit Scotland but now that I've discovered that my ancestors lived there once upon a time, it makes me want to go even more. Just to be able to walk the land as they did hundreds of years ago, the culture that surrounded them, their lifestyles, and even the food they they may have eaten. I want to experience Scotland's history and their culture, I want to stand on the picturesque landscapes where my ancestors may have stood, I also want to be a part of the events they may celebrate, eat the food and drink with the local people. But I must say, I don't have much of a taste for whiskey! I want to experience this all first hand; and maybe one day I will. But in the mean time, my adventures will all have to be of the online variety.

Scotland's Culture

Scotland has a myriad of different types of festivals ranging anywhere from the arts and comedy to the more traditional forms of entertainment. One of Scotland's winter festivals is called Hogmanay, which is a fire festival of sorts, and a street party of live music and fireworks.

If you are like me and have yet to visit Scotland, have you ever wondered what some of Scotland's food may taste like? How about trying out a recipe? Are you brave enough to try your cooking skills? If you are, then try this recipe and let me know how you liked this particular one and if you would like to share a photo of how it turned out, family responses to the meal and so on.

Cullen Skink Soup

Ingredients                                  

(Serves 4)


1tbsp olive or vegetable oil 

1 leek, well- rinsed, chopped and cut into rough 2cm cubes
1 liter homemade fish stock or reduced-salt fish stock cube (or half standard stock cube) dissolved in 1 liter of water
200g of peeled waxy potatoes cut into roughly 2cm cubes
300g undyed smoked haddock fillet
1 bay leaf
Freshly ground pepper
2tbs whipping cream
Roughly chopped chives


Method
Warm the oil in a pan, add the chopped leek, cover and gently cook for a few minutes until soft.

Add the stock, bay leaf, potato and haddock. Season lightly with black pepper. Bring to the boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
Remove the haddock from the pan with a slotted spoon. When the fish is cool enough to handle, remove any skin and bones, then flake the haddock back into the pan.
Blend a ladle full of the soup in a liquidizer and return to the pan.
Stir in the double cream and simmer for another 2 or 3 minutes.
Add more black pepper if necessary, then sprinkle with the chopped chives and serve.

***Serve with chunks of fresh wholemeal or grain bread.***

Recipes provided by Andrew Fairlie, chef at the world-famous Gleneagles Hotel.

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Great Scot!

Do you have Scottish ancestors like I do? There are some famous Scots out there too; Sean Connery for one, and he is pretty hot for an older gentleman, not to mention his accent! Love it! Well I'm not going to be talking about famous people today, I want to give you the heads up on Scottish genealogy resources that are just a few mouse clicks away! So read on and let me know if any of these have ever worked for you. There are so many resources that you can access through means of the internet. If you are currently researching your ancestral roots of Scotland, below is a list of related links that will take you to there. 


Scottish Clans, Myths, and Shops All In One Place


Clans and Castles Oh My!!


General Register Office for Scotland


Scots Origins


Scottish Heritage


Much of the research can be done by yourself, through online searches, talking with family members, library visits, or just reading books based on the type of search you may be doing. For myself, I am currently researching and learning about my ancestral roots by way of the internet; learning about Scottish people in general, the Highland Scottish people, and anything that may have to do with my search. When I visit one of the example sites listed above, there are always links to other sites too. Check those out, because it may just lead you in the direction you need to go. 

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Scotland Pride

Talk to your living relatives; they may be able to offer you information on a certain person in your search. They may even have photos, birth records, or death certificates that they have saved for whatever reason. I would love to find some of my Sutherland families photos from the time they lived in Scotland, but so far I haven't been so lucky. So does anyone know of a place that I may search for, that I haven't already thought of, as far as online photographs? 


"The cheapest solution is to find copies held by family members, and photocopy them! Scottish Marriage certificates gave the parents of both parties, including the maiden surnames of both mothers. Best year for detail in certificates is 1855, worst are 1856-l860. Prior to 1855, your main source is the registers of the Church of Scotland (OPR's, or Old Parochial Registers), all on microfilm, but with much less detail than civil registration."


Source:
(Family Records, Johnson, Gordon. "Do It Yourself - Where to start and other general information.."http://www.kinhelp.co.uk/KinHelp/genealogical-resources-hints/do-it-yourself-where-to-start-and-other-general-information. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Jun 2011. <http://www.kinhelp.co.uk/KinHelp>.)

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Scotland Genealogical Society

As you know from following my blog, that my 3rd great grandmother, Phebie "Feby" Sutherland starts the line which leads me to my Scottish ancestors. As of today, I have applied online for a library card from the Edinburgh Library. This allows me to read free e-books on whatever subject I choose. Here is the link if you are interested in applying also. 
Get Your Edinburgh Library Card Today! 


Since I live in Hawaii, it's a little more difficult for me to access Edinburgh's Library, but now that I have applied for a membership I will have access to countless resources such as e-books, CD's, DVD's, and videos and countless other resources to help me gather information on my heritage!
This is actually my first time going to this site, so bear with me as I navigate through it. To access the library you will need this link, but I'm not sure it is accessible to you if you are not yet a member.
But for me, I just typed the word "genealogy" and it came up with some great results; over 1000 pages of references alone- and that's just the beginning! It is interesting to note that you can also choose a preferred library location, as your library card will let you gain access to the libraries of Edinburgh. So with that said, you can refine your searches by location, collection, subject, year published (if you happen to know, that is), author, and format. 


I don't know why I didn't check this site out sooner! By the way, I just typed in the word 'Sutherland' and this gave me a listing of other books to look at such as information on the Sutherland Highlanders, an autobiography of the Duke of Sutherland, Clan Sutherland, and so much more. This is a great start to learning about your heritage background. No matter what your ethnicity is, I'm sure there is a genealogical society out there to help you gain access to your family's  history.

The Scotsman Digital Archive allows you to search every Scotsman newspaper published between 1817 and 1950. Use it to find significant moments in the history of Scotland, major historical world events or discover if your ancestor appears in the births, marriages and deaths notices, or even in a news story.

Edinburgh Library Catalog Page

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Alexander Sutherland

I have been searching for Sutherland family stories on the web and finally came across a family website that tells a story of Alexander Sutherland. I'll share the link below once I've shared the story with you. As you know already from reading past blog posts that I have a website that I have been using to put a family tree together. It has been a great resource to me, to keep names and dates in one place; it's great to refer to them as I can get confused with so many like names and dates running through my head.  Alexander is on my family tree on this site: Branches of my Tree :) 


Alexander was born in 1743 in Scotland; he must have migrated to the American colonies while being a British soldier fighting in the Battle of Bunker Hill, or so the story goes. After the war, he was reported to be living in Wythe County, Virginia and married Margaret Elizabeth Bryan, who was only 13 when she married Alexander; he was a successful farmer who acquired a lot of land. How much though? Continuing on, Alexander was said to live to be 101 years of age; this sounds correct as his death record states that he passed in the year 1843. In the story, it states that he may have been the son of the Grand Duke of Scotland but has yet to be confirmed. Unless of course Samuel J. Sutherland was the "Grand Duke"? The research I have gathered lists Samuel as his father, so this is probably an inaccurate statement. He supposedly received a grant of land from his unknown father and the state of Virginia. Again, I'm not sure that his father was this unknown person the website speaks of.


Alexander Sutherland 1743-1843


Ingall's Research Results


So by viewing what I've posted and referring to the web sites above, what do you think? Does anyone have any interesting stories to share on this blog? Any old photos to share? I am looking for authenticity whether it be through the internet, genealogy sources, or archives. Please share what you may have no matter how insignificant. One little clue as to who Alexander Sutherland was, may lead to great results!

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Who Were Samuel James Sutherland's Parents?

From my last posting, I explained that Samuel J Sutherland was my 5th G-grandfather. I know who his parents are as far as their names go and when they were born, but I have nothing else to go on. This is what I have so far :). 

• Fathers Name: Albert James Sutherland, born on March 21,1693--(Midlothian, Edinburgh, Scotland); he died on April 16, 1759
• Mothers Name: Adeline Russell, born circa 1695,  in Edinburgh,Scotland. 

There has to be some type of information out there somewhere! If you can help, please leave me a comment on this posting.

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Samuel James Sutherland

This is the information I have found so far Samuel J Sutherland. It took awhile to find it through internet searches. Thank God for Google! Samuel J. Sutherland is my 5th Great grandfather. Are you are wondering how this relation exists? It's very simple.. my 3rd great grandfather is David "Blue" Cornett who married Phebe "Feby" Sutherland, who were married on February 22, 1826! Good luck to those of you who are searching these lines. It is becoming more difficult as we go back in time; the names are very similar to other ancestors, and it seems that some names were very popular as they went down the line. Good luck in your quest!!

Given Name: Samuel James

Surname: Sutherland

Sex: M

Birth: November 3, 1717 in Edinburg, Scotland

Death: 1805 in Edinburg, Scotland

MARC: 1740 Edinburg, Scotland

Father: Albert James SUTHERLAND b: March 21, 1693 in Edinburgh, Scotland
Mother: Adeline RUSSELL b: 1695 in Edinburgh, Scotland

Marriage 1 Jane BARBOUR b: 1719 in Caithness, Sutherland, Scotland

• Married: 1740 in Edinburgh, Scotland

Children

1.  Alexander A. SUTHERLAND b: June 3, 1743 in Edinburg, Scotland

Source: http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1016706&id=I89091051

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