Poppy1 -- Happy New Year everyone. I was hoping someone would remember me and say hello. Used to be Desmond.
jack -- That the issue I know there were Mercers in Scotland but I have not found a link a Mercer on my tree.
SarahG -- Hello! Been awhile! Trying to pick up where I left things a few months ago. How are you all?
Woody -- Hi Jack, if you would like then start a new topic with names and dates, and we can have a look.
jack -- I just found out that I am 21% Scottish and I am looking into seeing if there is any Mercer here that help me.
Woody -- Hi Sandra, maybe you are - it all depends when they emigrated to Canada, if it was before a census then you won't see them with the rest of the family. It's unlikely anyway, as the first census would be 1841 and by then John b. 1807 is likely to be away from home. Statutory registration didn't begin till 1855 so it's harder to get information. Only thing I can suggest is you research each of the other names and see where you get to. For Margaret, use an asterisk as a wildcard - Tor*nce - just in case it's written incorrectly or indexed incorrectly.
Sandra H -- Hi everyone, I am new to this page and I am hoping someone with more knowledge than I can guide me. I have been looking for family of John Wilson and Margaret Torrence from Lesmahagow. I have the names of the children from Baptism records but it ends there..I only know that my GG granndfather John, b. 1807 came to Canada as did his brother Andrew..am I looking too far back for any records?
TrudyP -- Hi All. It has been a while since I have visited. I have been tracking down ancestors in Australia. The past week though I have been looking at what I believe are descendents of those who immigrated to the US which means rechecking relationships in Scotland.
I don't know how you do it! 
Woody -- I wish! I have been out every day as I, along with other volunteers, am doing Community lunches and also a Foodbank. Foodbank aid given to 26 people this month already, and lunches are about 250 per week.
Woody -- If you have any problem them please let us know, or you can search for posts by Tammy Lough. The area is Leonel Cushnie.
Woody -- A lady was on facebook asking about James Bruce, in Aberdeenshire. This may be of help - James Bruce Baptism
Woody -- Stuck inside as well! Luckily I live in a small village so plenty outside space, plus I've been helping with a foodbank and will be doing community lunches this week. Let's just say I've not had a chance to get bored yet!
SarahG -- Hello from Perth Western Aust, things are starting to return to normal here, but we're all still largely stuck inside. how is everyone?
Woody -- That's a shame but probably just as well, SarahG. All Family History Groups and Hubs/Gros etc are all closed so no chance of any of us doing in person look-ups.
Woody -- Here we are - please telephone the Registrar's appointment line on 0141 287 7655. The line is open Monday - Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm. Bookings can also be made by email at genealogy@glasgow.gov.uk
Woody -- I think you can do it online, SarahG. I did for Edinburgh anyway. For Inverness I just phone the registrar's!
SarahG -- Granny I'm coming to Glasgow on Monday the24th March - staying to the early Thursday so hope to spend a lot of time in the archives. hope to meet some of you too!
Woody -- Look at the 'Search' on the top of the page, click on that and enter your name and they should all show.
Woody -- I should be clear of the nurse etc mid March, but offwork till end of March, maybe longer, so hoping to get out and about!!
ask away!SarahG -- i don't think i have any relations that far north @woody I'm hoping the poor relief records at the Mitchell might shine some light on the three missing wives
