This would certainly explain why there is so little information on my mother’s side of the family. Her mother’s maiden name was Keely, her father’s surname was Moore, and only the most recent information has been found.
Yessim. And once I get into a position where I have more and better access, as well as help from professionals, I will pursue this with a passion.
(And don’t forget the Duncan, about three generations back. We don’t know where they were from, though the name would indicate Scotland at some point.)