My first Scottish ancestor

[kiterunner]

If you can find a likely father for her, though, you can look on Scotland's People for a will and if he left one, it might give enough details of her, such as name of husband etc.

[Jill]

Thanks for that tip. I'd no idea there would be wills there, as you can tell, Scottish research is quite new concept to me so I will take the plunge tomorrow & get the credit card out.

[Macbev]

The initial search for wills on SP is free, Jill. If you want to get the images it will cost you five pounds.

[Uncle John]

I had thought of wills but it seemed such a long shot. The likelihood of finding the right person is still so remote.

[Jill]

I now feel that the cost would be prohibitive too. It also occurred to me that she may have left Scotland as a child so her father whoever he was could have made a will in England - there are 241 Campbell wills in Middlesex alone.


Update: I searched for Jane Campbell & found two who are possible (though not very likely) so I think further progress there is impossible. On the up-side I found the daughter of one of my great great grandparents who gave a Glasgow address when she was informant at her mother's death in England so that has opened up a whole new area.

Thanks to all those who offered advice.