A new member reporting in. I am searching a John Caldwell born in Paisley
in 1844, married Mary Chapman born Oct 16, 1845 also in Paisley. Mary's
parents were James Chapman, born Apr 7, 1820 and Mary McGregor born Oct. 29,
1822.
We thought at first that they came over separately and then married after
arriving in West Warren, MA. John came because he was a weaver and the town
of West Warren had cotton mills in which he was readily able to get a job.
He then called for Mary to come.
However, we now know that many members of the family came with Mary. We are
not sure of John's family.
We have not been able to trace their route from Paisley and therefore,
unable to locate the exact position of their origins. They had always spoke
of Paisley, Renfrew, but as we all do, they may have been speaking of the
nearest large city. Although my search in the FHC has begun, it certainly
has not been exhausted.
What other directions would you recommend?
Dottie