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Cheers akc that was a good link still cant find them, but not giving up.

Gordy13

Dear ostler
I have searched Scotland’s people for most of my info and I followed back through my great grandfather David Sutherland he was Born 14th Feb 1890 died 1951.
His Father Alexander was Born July 9th 1864 in the Parish of Wick he died 2nd 1910
In the Parish of Wemyss Fife.
Alexander’s father was David he was Born 1841 in the Parish of Halkirk and died in
1915 July 21st Parish of Dalmeny his brother & sisters were Helen b 1832 /John b 1833 /Elizabeth   b 1835 / Esther  b 1837 / Alexander b 1841 /Johan b 1845 /Margaret b 1847/ another  John b 1849? Was it common to have children and give them same names.
David’s register of death certificate his father was Alexander he was a Crofter & his wife was Catherine M.S.Henderson.
Alexander was Born 1811/12 Latheron & died 1882 Dec 7th at Todholes near Thurso
On his register of death his father was John  & his wife was Esther M.S. Sutherland
So this is the confusing bit I found John and Esther in the 1841(Berriedale) census age 56 & 55
Then found death register for  Esther 1855  which told me her M.S was Sutherland so I thought that was them now you tell me your related to another Esther with a M.S Sutherland so I can be wrong again.

I hope this info may help you to tell me if I am linked to your family,
Confused  Gordy (Thanks for getting in Touch)
 

Hi James thanks for your info  you are correct todholes farm is there I was  there in August  ,Alex & Catherine are not buried in Thurso I checked the cemetery at Thurso then went to Halkirk cemetery could be there but was like looking for needle in a hay stack  still looking.

  Gordy

    Hi I am looking for info on Alexander & Catherine Sutherland he was born about 1811 they were married 1831(Bower) and had 12 children . He died at Todholes , would be grateful for any stories even where they are buried thinking of coming up to Caithness for a visit .

    Gordy