annejan_1
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Looking to solve 2 mysteries. First death information on Duncan McLaren b. Jan. 11, 1784 m. Isobel McGregor Dec. 11, 1813 then they seem to disappear.
Second his nephew Peter b. Oct. 30, 1825 m. Janet McLaren Dec. 16, 1849. She remarries Robert McKerracker in Canada. Family Bible says Peter died May 20, 1855 but not how or where or where he is buried.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also does anyone know of any historical fiction depicting life draining the Mosses? Thanks Jan
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annejan_1
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Thanks for the reply. I have one article called "The Moss Lairds" by an Achie McKerracker. If yours is different I'd sure be interested as I'm descended from 3 families that lived that experience. Getting it to me might be a problem as I live in Canada.
Thanks again 
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annejan_1
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The article came through fine and has been read with interest. Very complex and long term undertaking was the draining of the moss. Fascinating for me to read how my folks would have carved out a dwelling albeit a bit damp. Also new to me was the varying depth to the peat. From the description it looks like my Kirk Lane folk were in the deep end (10'-12') and probably were experienced from work on the shallower Drip Moss/Low Moss end.
Thanks for your trouble. Its greatly appreciated.
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annejan_1
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Thank-you Fergie - another real gem to have. I can feel the damp and cold although can't imagine the wind being a problem.
Back to the Fergusons. My connection is Mary who, while she married John McLaren in Comrie (1782), was living on the moss (Wester Rossburn) until at least 1798. She isn't listed alive or predeceased at the family's location, # 3 Kirk Lane, when the 1814 census was completed for the Moss. The Duncan in my original post was her son. Her daughter Mary married a James Ferguson.
Would you have any idea where ships bound for Canada or Australia left from in the area?
This is all like a great detective novel!! Cheers, annejan
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annejan_1
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Sorry I have no birth or death date for Mary Ferguson - only that she married John McLaren in Comrie Dec. 17/1782. He is reportedly born @ 1752 in Balquidder. No death dates for either.
They lived at Wester Rossburn and she must have been alive for the last child's birth @1800. By the census of 1814 they are living on Kirk Lane but Mary isn't mentioned - just John and 7 kids.
They would have been my 3rd G grandparents thru the oldest son Duncan.
thanks for the try, annejan
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annejan_1
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No, I'm referring to the special census commissioned for the Blair Drummond Moss area in 1814. It lists each allotment on each lane on the moss giving the names & ages of the family members, their meagre possessions, where they came from and how long they had been on the moss. In this John is listed as 62 years old. Would you like the URL?
cheers, annejan
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annejan_1
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I just realized that its a document so no URL. It was kindly sent to me by another McLaren in Scotland. If you send me a pm I'll send it as an attachment. annejan
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cannot find any connections with mine..but you never know LOL
So many Ferguson's and McLaren's 