Hogg/Bryson

[loobylooayr]

The Ettrick Shepherd - James Hogg's mother was called Margaret Laidlaw.

[Rosinish]

I took part in a DNA project. There is a link to the Etterick Shepard. I will look up what is was later. 

Chris,

I'm not denying that as there could well be but link & descent are of 2 different meanings.
You could be "linked" through his g grandfather but knowing that "The Ettrick Shepherd" was of "calibre" if you like, they may have thrown that info. in 

Annie

[Forfarian]

I did find a form that said that 1826 Williams parents were born in Scotland and spoke "Upper Gaelic." I do not know what that means.

What was this "form"? Was it an original document or a transcription?

[Rosinish]

The Ettrick Shepherd - James Hogg's mother was called Margaret Laidlaw.

And his father was Robert.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Hogg

Annie

[Forfarian]

There is a story in our family that we are also related to the Ettrick Shepherd. Interestingly, I have heard this not only from my mother, but also from the husband of a 3rd cousin once removed whose line diverged from mine in 1826, which was still in the lifetime of the Ettrick Shepherd.

This cousin has sent me an obituary of his wife's grandfather, which states that the founder of both  lines moved from Selkirk to Larbert in 1765. You won't be surprised to hear that I have utterly failed to substantiate any of this information, but it's not for want of trying.

I do know of at least one living direct male descendant of 'my' line - maybe I should get in touch as ask him for a DNA sample.

I have a modest tree of 181 people related to the Ettrick Shepherd (not including 'my' line of course) which is far too big to post here, but if anyone would like a copy send me your direct e-mail address by PM.

[Chris_Hogg]

I found a U.S. Census form that lists the place of birth for William Hogg and Margaret Minto Thomson Hogg as "Scotland Gaelic L" do any of you know what that means?

[Rosinish]

Could simply mean "Literate" 

Annie

[Rosinish]

I took part in a DNA project. There is a link to the Etterick Shepard. I will look up what is was later. 

Chris,

Can you elaborate on this please 

Annie

[loobylooayr]

I found a U.S. Census form that lists the place of birth for William Hogg and Margaret Minto Thomson Hogg as "Scotland Gaelic L" do any of you know what that means?

My take on the above is place of birth Scotland and that they spoke the Gaelic Language.

Could mean Literate like Annie suggest but I go with language.

Looby