I started this Family Tree project in about 2003 and it's just grown and 
grown.  From Scotland, Britain, Canada and Australia, branches have been added 
in New Zealand and USA, and  I'm still hopeful of finding Gow descendants in 
South Africa one of these days.  It has been particularly satisfying to find 
relatives on my father's side of the family as I knew so little about him.  I 
hope that one (or more) of you will continue the Tree when I'm no longer around 
as I think our heritage and ancestry is an important part of who we are.

I'm particularly indebted to John Cotterill, Ann Massey and Patrick Molloy 
(Dyer,Baker,Clayton connections), Dennis Harding (Laurie connections in 
Northumberland and USA), Stu Davidson, Trish Vincent, Jennifer Marsom, Nicola 
Pikari and Marilyn Bartlett and her wonderful old photos and great anecdotes
(New Zealand Lawrie connections),Coralie Miles and Janelle Lendon (Miles/Lendon 
connections), Margaret Cooper and Janet Welham (Cobban/Good connections 
in Scotland, USA and Australia) and Catriona Drummond and Madge Pae 
(Edinburgh Urquhart connections). Willie Lawrie in the "other" 
Perth has been a huge help even though he has no direct connection 
with my Lawries.

I have removed all Hooper/Lendon information except for direct lineage in an effort 
to "unclutter" the tree.  However, I do still have all this information should anyone 
wish to use it. Please feel free to ask.

If my research kindles an interest in your past or helps you to 
locate even one ancestor then it will have been worthwhile....
please read on.......


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For all those with Scottish ancestry worldwide, particularly my friends I met at The 
Gathering from so many places....the words of the song say it all....enjoy it sung by 
Gaberlunzie