Hello, I have just started researching the Alvie McBeans and like the rest of you, am confused! I have May b.1771 in Inverness, m. John Robertson, Christina b.1772 m. Donald Robertson (John's brother), I suspect they could have been sisters. Many of the children from both these families emigrated to Tasmania and South Australia. Does anyone have any information about May and Christina's parents please?
I'm also interested about the connection of Cursty Robertson m.John McBean, to my Robertsons. In 1851 I have Duncan Robertson b.1793 living with his son-in-law John McBean b.1807. As mentioned in previous posts, John had no wife, could Cursty have been Duncan's daughter? I can't find a record. Also in 1851 Duncan's children John, Donald and Mary had John McBean (McBain) b. 1847, Ann b. 1850 and Cursty b.1851, listed as nieces and nephews living with them. In 1861 Duncan had 3 McBean (McBain) grandchildren living with him, Donald b.1852, John b.1847 and Ann b.1850.so it would appear that John's first wife died c.1852, don't know where she was in 1851 though, unless Donald's birth date is wrong. Presumably this is the same John who married Jessie Mckillop.
Hopefully you have all done a lot more research since the last posts and can help me out please. I do have other Robertsons/McBeans in Australia but will leave them for next time!
Maddiebo