The Family Detective

Ten years ago, I began untangling the life of Janet Scott (née Craigie). While some answers have surfaced, others remain just out of reach. Here’s what I’ve pieced together about her journey. Janet, also known as Jessie, was married in 1868 in Victoria, Australia, but details about her life before then have been elusive. Recently, I uncovered records suggesting she may have been cared for by Reverend John D. Robertson and his wife, Amelia. The couple married in Canada in 1857 and later settled in Victoria, where Reverend Robertson became a well-known figure in the Presbyterian Church. Janet’s connection to the Robertsons has strengthened my hypothesis that she was likely the Jessie Craigie listed as living with John and Margaret Robertson in Scotland. By the 1860s, the Robertsons were in Australia, and it seems plausible Janet traveled there to reunite with them. This move might have been orchestrated by Margaret Robertson, who appears to have been an aunt or other close relative, like...

 I've popped all the research I've done so far on John Ross Snr, Ellen Ross and John Lees Ross in an attempt to find a fresh perspective.  I've asked it to identify my research areas that seem improbable. This is what I've got so far. List of Improbable or Questionable Facts John Ross (Convict) as John Lees Ross’s Father : Despite being a common assumption, there is no direct evidence connecting John Ross (convict) to Ellen Ross or John Lees Ross. The convict John Ross’s reputation (criminal activities, brothel involvement) contrasts sharply with Ellen Ross’s apparent lawful lifestyle. Joseph Ross Being Referred to as John Ross : Multiple records and articles refer to Joseph Ross as "John Ross" in court proceedings and newspapers. It seems improbable that two brothers would intentionally share or interchange such a significant name without clear explanation. Ellen Ross Marrying John Ross (Convict) : Ellen Ross is consistently listed as a spinster in records, i...