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Hello Sharon,

Thank you for your response.  I have baptism records for John Alexander's five eldest sons but not his two youngest Archibald and Benjamin (c. 1950).   I would greatly appreciate receiving any information you have.

The child, John Alexander who was baptised in 1798 could be our John Alexander as he was born in 1792.  Would you be able to send this record as well?   I am trying to trace his mother.

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Out of curiosity, what is your interest/connection in John Alexander Sawers?

Regards,

Traci

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Martin,

I'm a descendant of one of John Alexander's sons, Ezekiel (who migrated to Australia.   I believe we have a contact in common - Janice, who is my grandmother's cousin and Janice forwarded to me the copy of the Will of which you speak about.  I believe you are a descendant of John Sawers Snr. who returned to Scotland, married and had another 'legitimate' family.

I have gone as far back as James Sawers also, and have recently paid a Jamaican genealogist (Dianne Frankson-Golding who appeared on WDYTYA - Ainsley Harriot Series 5.) to research John Alexander and Jane Petgrave's maternal ancestors' origins.  Unfortunately this genealogist was only too happy to take USD$400 but not provide useful information.  We are now back to square one and I have found another genealogist who I think will be credible and who will be able to assist with tracing John Alexander's mother and Jane Petgrave's family.  I have DOB/Parish etc. so all the information is available to begin the search.

I can send you the information I have thus far if you are interested.

I live in Australia.