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thank you for your response. I am well aware of what you were saying. At 81 and an inspector in education I have had some experience in such matters. BUT it does make a difference if in fact there was a genuine reason fort he changes.
Re Inverury: It was definitely explained how the variations occurred. It is not just a case of who could spell.
Re the Spelling of the places I have  maps dating right back with the variations listed on each particular map.
Re the idea of More and Moir being in the hands of the scribe - that is definitely a possibility. However More was the name of people who came into Scotland via Ireland, and for some as far back as Israel via Africa. They also were a variation of Moor and Moir is Gaelic word for Big and so all these variations do have significance if looked into and can often provide a valuable clue.
Having been at this for over 40 years and with boxes of data we can discus this at length.
I appreciate your response.

Hi Jenni.

I finally tracked down a source of data and with that a few more references for you to look up.
The following is from the national Library in Australia.
It clearly shows the marriage you mentioned - it appears to be the marriage of Alexanders son.
Dear John,

Thank you for contacting the National Library of Australia.

I believe you are interested in locating information relating to your Scottish ancestor Alexander More. You have indicated he arrived 1848 on board the Charlotte Jane and may have been married to Sarah Mackeridge.

I have located a copy of the 8 October 1848 passenger record for Alexander Moir on board the Charlotte Jane. The surname is spelt Moir not More. This could be a spelling error. You can access a copy of this passenger record or the complete passenger list via the State Records of NSW. This record indicates he was a farm servant, 27 years, Presbyterian and was from Chapel of Garioch, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

I have searched the NSW marriage index via the NSW Births, Deaths and Marriage Registry Office website. The closest match I was able to locate was a 1885 marriage record for Alexander Moir to Sarah Muckeridge in Sydney, please find details below. If this is the same Alexander Moir then this would make him approximately 64 years of age at the time of marriage. If you would like a copy of the certificate, please contact the NSW Births, Deaths and Marriage Registry Office. The following could be helpful: What you can expect to see on an historical* AUS BDM certificate


Groom: Alexander Moir
Bride:Sarah Muckeridge
District: Sydney
Year: 1885
Registration number:2021

You also may like to search for Australian records via the Ancestry (Library edition) database. This database is usually restricted to onsite use but due to the COVID-19 pandemic registered National Library of Australia users can access this database until 31st May 2020.There is no cost to join. Fill in the online registration form and a card will be posted out to you. Once you have your Library card you can login with your User ID (number on the back of your library card) and surname via the eResources portal or catalogue to access the Ancestry (Library edition) database or other licenced resources. You will be able to download records or print images from the Ancestry (Library edition) database. Please refer to the eResources guide page for more information about how to access databases offsite.

You can access Scottish records using the National Records of Scotland official government website called Scotlands People. You can freely search for records on this database but you will have to pay to access any records.

The National Library of Scotland has a guide on researching your Scottish family history that you may find helpful.

You may like to search in Trove using your ancestors name. The following links will provide Trove search tips:Trove Help videos & Searching newspapers and gazettes

I hope this information is of assistance and good luck with your family history research.

Kind Regards,

Leisa Fox
Reference Librarian
Reader Services
National Library of Australia
I hope you find this useful.

Regards J

Hi everyone interested in the Moir name.

I am back on the hunt for the parents of James Moir born around 1795 and died 16th August 1865 buried in the Alvah Cemetery.
Lived in the area between Inverurie and Chapel of Garioch. Was on farms such as Rescivet and Leggats Den (spellings have altered over time)
He married Janet Davidson in 1817 and they had the following children James, Alexander (who moved to Australia in around 1846), David, Isobel (first 4 named MORE) then John, James, Janet and Jean (these latter siblings were named MOIR. All Christened in Chapel of Garioch)
They later move to Alvah to a property called Little Blackton.
In one or more of the Christenings the name Helen Moir is listed as a witness. I have no knowledge of a Helen Moir in any other reference. I wondered if she may have been a sister or mother of James.
If any one has any clues on his birth I would appreciate it. There was nor reference to his birth on his death certificate nor grave stone.

Hi Malky,

Yes I was aware of the Andrew Moir family that mostly were listed in Inverurie. We did not think they lined up with family names for the family of James. Tradition dies hard especially in those earlier years. So the Jury is still out re Andrew.
The only factor that keeps him in the loop is he also had a daughter Helen. There is a Helen who married Jonathan Davie and they both were witnesses to some of James children.
There was a James Moir in Aberdeen who I believe may have been a minister. There were a few about which, unless the family members fill in some details on the death certificate, make it difficult to sort.
J

I seek information on a James Moir christened 12/2/1786 in Kilmadock Perth Scotland.

If there are any decendents who can assist me with what happened to him I would be pleased to hear from you.

Mcmon30