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« on: Wednesday 03 December 14 08:24 GMT (UK) »
Good Morning,
great to hear back so soon!
I'm out & about today but have a clear day tomorrow so will look seriously then. In the meantime I can suggest some lines to look out for.
Bruce's - Falkland is a small place but there are a few related Bruce families have been there over the years. On the line we need look out for Henry/Harry Hope Bruce. This is a recurring name with births in 1794 (Thomas's father), 1849 (Thomas's son) 1904, 1906 x 2 (3 of Thomas's Great grandsons).
I have been through all of the recorded Bruce births in Falkland from microfiche files and have a spreadsheet which I'll send to you when I can - this gives dates and parents - whilst not definitive or always accurate, it does give a strong guide to who was around. Also spelling is a challenge as you'll know. Look for 'Bruson' (1841 & 1851) and addresses in Belleisle, Horsemarket & Balmblae (all areas of Falkland associated with the family). All four grandparent names are given to Thomas and Mary's children (Henry, Margaret, Alexander & Mary) - this tradition is strong.
Lamb & Hay - I haven't done much here (but will now). I can only see 2 Mary Lambs born in the right sort of areas and around the right date. One is 12/7/1791 in Torryburn, Fife and the other is 2/10/1785 in Leuchars - neither is an obvious fit at first glance. I have 2 Alexander Hays to follow up - the more likely is 20/6/1793 in Kirkcaldy to Alexander Hay and Catharine Horne (no Catherine or similar name features in the grandchildren though). The other seems too late - 13/12/1801 in Markinch which is reasonably close to Falkland.
Plenty to go at :0) - More in a couple of days - best regards.... Malcolm