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I am searching Brownes in Limerick, and another in Ireland generally
1)   There were Brownes from CastleConnell, Limerick who settled in Hamilton Ontario circa 1835. There were 3 brothers, with birth years, James (> 1814 ?), Michael Wilson (1815/6) and Edward (1819); emigrated 1828, landing in Kingston Ont - presumably with parents, names unknown. Brother James moved on to Toronto, occupation wharfinger. Both his brothers settled in Hamilton, Ont with similar occupations including shipowners, forwarders, agents. I  have learned a lot about them in Canada, and glad to share it. I'd like to know who their parents were, and more about their life in Limerick.
2)    John (my husband's ancestor), born about 1795 in Ireland (no county, but Castlebar, Mayo a possibility)- emigrated to Scotland c 1818. His wife and children  emigrated 1848 to Ontario Canada via NY state (3 yrs). We don't know if John came or not - doubtful. I would love to connect our John with the Hamilton brothers - perhaps a cousin, but have hit a dead end.
All were Protestants, at least in Canada. Any help welcomed, Gail Browne

I have copies of four cameos of Picken family, 2 male, 2 female, possibly done in Edinburgh, perhaps circa 1800-1810. The copies are oval, approx 3" x 2". The artist may have included an "S" shaped twist of hair on the reverse. I'd like to know more about dates and artists, gailmail

I came across another source for Strathaven cemetery that does not seem to have been mentioned yet. It is an on-line monuments transcription by Anne Barrie, which is well indexed and user friendly. The path to follow is: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~barrie/
also there is a "click here" for queries. I did that and got her e-mail address, sent her one, but have not heard back. Perhaps it is outdated.
In this document are all (or most) of the names mentioned in this series of letters, including Leiper and Meikle. Very helpful for those of us unable to view the site in person, Gail in Canada