James BRUCE - Aikie Brae

[Jaznjjj]

I have an interest in the family of James BRUCE and wife Jean CASSIE who appear to have lived at Aikie Brae near Old Deer.  They had a child, Richard BRUCE, in 1807.  This Richard BRUCE may be my ancestor - after decades of unsuccessful searches this is the closest birth entry I have found for a Richard BRUCE born Scotland.  I am hoping to find out more about the family in order to confirm a connection, or eliminate it. 

Richard BRUCE enlisted in the 11th Devonshire guards at Paisley, had a family with Maria PARKINSON of Derriaghy, Ireland.  Travelled widely with the regiment and upon discharge settled in South Australia.  There are very few clues to his parentage.  HAMILTON has been passed down as a family name. 

I'm wondering if there are any clues about the family on headstones in local graveyards. 

I'd appreciate any guidance please.  J

[Forfarian]

I'm wondering if there are any clues about the family on headstones in local graveyards. 

Try http://www.anesfhs.org.uk/databank/miindex/miindex.php

[Jaznjjj]

Thank you.  It did not lead to anything specific for my search but it looks like a valuable tool.   I noticed it had inscriptions from New Deer but not from Old Deer, which suggests that Old Deer hasn't been transcribed or perhaps there is nothing there.  Obviously I have more exploring to do!    Jennifer

[Forfarian]

Thank you.  It did not lead to anything specific for my search but it looks like a valuable tool.   I noticed it had inscriptions from New Deer but not from Old Deer, which suggests that Old Deer hasn't been transcribed or perhaps there is nothing there.  Obviously I have more exploring to do!    Jennifer

Almost certainly it has yet to be transcribed.