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Hi,
I've been hunting for Blacklaw(s) and found a reference to a Blacklaw in Fifeshire with no information but there's another west of Glasgow, near Paisley.  Found the last one in an old reference book in the National Library of Scotland "up the river on the north syd 1m. above Swynstie is Blacklaw, a great hill, the springs not far far it. Southeast frae Blacklaw 1m is Carnehill at the head of the river Anok whilk river cums out of the black loch".  I also checked out old parish names but nothing came up for Blacklaw(s).  It could be an estate.  Good luck with your further hunting.

The extract is from a parish register - do you know which parish?  That would be a big help as there are a number of Blacklaws in Scotland.

Robert Hume and Elizabeth Simpson - unknown marriage date.  First child Agnes born 1759 in Cockburnspath.  Trying to track parents of Robert Hume.  Plenty of Humes in the area that appear to be relatives, i.e. witnesses to baptisms, but cannot find links.  Any help appreciated.

Thank you Cando and q98 for the tips.  I've trawled the group settlement records (what a great source of info) and unfortunately the William Russells there are not my man.  I've also tried the electoral rolls but not knowing where he went, I might have to save that hunt for a rainy day as there are dozens of them.  I'm going to follow up the cemetery information as that will probably give me some family information that might confirm it's him.  More recent family research is a lot more difficult than hunting in the more distant past.  Many thanks, Gillian
PS His brother David moved on to New Zealand in 1938 - he was the 2nd one on your message Cando.