GR2: thanks so much for that tip of the NLS, spent some time last evening delving through the maps. I'm having problems with the terminology sometimes; for instance this Burn I'm seeing, what exactly does that mean? The Manse was the parish house I believe, what about Mains? I apologize for not knowing my Scottish terms. I do have a great deal to learn. I also have checked the Marnoch monumental inscriptions and had sent a letter to the minister years ago, but there wasn't any knowledge of where they were buried. Probably no stone
Forfarian:Wow! Thanks for all your help. I just returned home from a long day at work and couldn't wait to check all that out. Still processing. Love that site geograph.org.uk. Never knew there would be so many photos of the areas I'm interested in. Have googled the area but that didn't show up. I know that my great grandfather was born (he stated to his daughter) in Rothiemay, not sure if it was the burns of Rothiemay. Again, thank you for trying to make me understand where Barbara might have been living. I realize that the census is only as good as someone who has local knowledge for deciphering locations. Some of these I know have been wrong but without that local info I'm lost.
Appreciate all the assistance