Highland Hearts - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

The croft at Balnaclach, Golspie

DReade2034 — 11 Jun 2005 10:07:12 GMT

Has anyone any information on the tenants of Balnaclach (various spellings), Golspie in the period 1750 to 1800. According to the book by Margaret Wilson Grant on Golspie, there were Munros there in 1750. In 1762 Thomas Mckenzie was of the croft when he died, according to his grave inscription. His probable son, John McKenzie was described as a 'late tenant' of Balnaclach when he died in 1792. He was married to an Isobel Munro. The croft seems to disappear in the 1790s when it was presumably absorbed into the main Dunrobin farm. Are there any records of tenants for this period. John's son William became a Farm Grieve, possibly at Kirkton,where he was living when his sons, John Justin and Roderick were born.

David Reade

1718 Boston ship passenger lists

pwalkermn1 — 5 Jul 2008 1:32:56 GMT

I am looking for passenger lists for the 5 ships that arrived from Ireland at Boston in 1718. I am trying to discover the year of arrival for the Kelley family who settled in Hopkinton MA.

George Munro, blacksmith

Jerry Munro — 23 Jun 2001 3:50:17 GMT

Looking for descendents and family of George Munro, blacksmith who was born in Scotland and married at Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada on 25 Dec 1834 to Margaret McKenzie. She was born at Edderton, Scotland (Just across Dornoch Firth from Sutherland Shire.)

Their children were Margaret, Ann, John, George Sinclair, Alexander William, Sutherland, Jane and possibly William.

George, blacksmith died 04 Feb 1854 possibly at Albion Mines, Pictou County, NS. His sons were mainly coal miners and some of them settled in USA.

I hope to find parents and siblings for George and to determine where they lived in Scotland. He may have been in Scotland as late as 1833 or even 1834. Thank you. JM

Lt. Robert Mackay, Strathnaver.

Flora Campbell — 12 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Lt. Robert Mackay of the 2nd Sutherland Fencible Regiment married Jane Mackenzie at Tongue, Sutherland, on 28th February, 1792. He was Tacksman of Rhiphail, Strathnaver, and was evicted in 1809. He moved to Scourie, Sutherland, where he died in 1820, aged 60 years. Does anyone know the names of his parents?

Donald McKAY m. Katherine Sutherland 1808 Kildonan

DorothyBlais33 — 25 Feb 2007 1:31:43 GMT

Anyone researching this couple or have any information ? I would really appreciate any help. Looking unsuccessfully for my GGrandmother's birth and these two Christian names are in her family Jane McKAY m. John MELVILLE on 22nd Feb., 1828 in Loth or Portgower, Sutherland . She died in 1840s after the 1841 census in West Helmsdale.

William Munro and Mary Shanks

Jim Munro — 23 Feb 2004 6:25:07 GMT

Looking for any information you can share about these children of William Munro b 1823/24 in Ireland and Mary Shanks b. 1833/34 in Arbroath Scotland

Alexander Munro b: 1860/1861 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland
John Shanks Munro b: 27 May 1863 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland
Donald Munro b: 12 Apr 1865 in Montrose, Angus, Scotland
Charles Munro b: 23 Mar 1867 in Montrose, Angus, Scotland
James Munro b: 12 Apr 1869 in Montrose, Angus, Scotland
David Munro b: 28 May 1871 in Montrose, Angus, Scotland
Elizabeth Munro b: 1876/1877 in Montrose, Angus, Scotland

Many thanks
Jim Munro

MacDonald, Ross, Skye late 1700s-early 1800s

preynolds124 — 26 Nov 2006 5:16:04 GMT

Murdo Ross was b Oct 15 1786, Kilmuir Parish, Kilvaxter Twp., Skye. He was the son of Malcolm and Catherine MacDonald (both b abt 1760,) Malcolm d bef 1829, Catherine d after that.

Murdo had a brother Angus, b aft 1786. I surmise there must have been other children. Angus married Catherine MacArthur and moved to Cape Breton. They had 8 children.

Abt 1810, Murdo married Isabella MacDonald, b 1784 in Kilmuir Parish, Kilvaxter Twp. Isabella was daughter of Alexander and Annie (Ross) MacDonald. Alexander was a soldier in the 42nd Regiment.

Murdo and Isabella had several children. Hugh E, b 1811, Malcom b 1814, Donald b Aug 18, 1816, Christina b 1819, Murdoch K b 1821, John Murdoch b 1825, James b 1834

Murdo, (whose name became Murdoch after emigration), Isabella and the children moved to Cape Breton in 1828. They lived in Portree. He died there Oct 15, 1869. He was Baptist.

Any familiar names here?

McKenzie/Stewart/McLeod/Robertson-Isle of Skye

JudyRichardson58 — 28 Nov 2005 2:35:10 GMT

Looking for anyone that has these names from the Isle of Skye. Dates are from 1796-1862 in the locations of Portree, Culnaknock and Kilmuir. The McKenzies left Skye with the Stewarts in 1862 for Prince Edward Island. A couple of the McKenzie sons went to Austrailia.

GRANT & DOW families of Glengarry Co., Ontario & Montreal, Quebec

Maggie Barron — 15 May 2006 6:39:31 GMT

Atten: Flora CAMPBELL re: BAIN / BROWN

Toni — 15 Dec 2005 3:05:57 GMT

Flora please contact me. My gran Martha was Thomasina BROWN's younger sister. Thomasina and David BAIN's youngest daughter, Martha/Matty was still alive, in Glasgow at least 2 months ago.

Have new info regading their deaths, as well.

Cheers,
Toni ~ Ontario Canada

Atten: Flora CAMPBELL re: BAIN / BROWN

Toni — 15 Dec 2005 3:05:14 GMT

McDONALD @ Kildonan to Caithness pre 1776

JohanDaniels — 27 Jan 2004 6:52:57 GMT

McDONALD left Glencoe at time of massacre. Family story says they were later in Kildonan. Left for Caithness to escape the military conscription of many sons. Supposedly all fathers were named Alexander McDONALD back to Glencoe. Family Records from Alex. McDONALD m Jean GEDDES 1776 in Caithness suggest this man's father may have been John instead of Alexander as family claims OR the naming pattern not followed as eldest son is John (oldest son infant death John, next son John). Last child of 12 is named Alexander in this family. Does anyone have any records of the father of this Alexander McDONALD m 1776 family being in Kildonan pre 1776 and leaving because there were 8 sons?

Hacket McDonald & Jane Baillie Golspie 1830

Larry MacDonald — 7 Oct 2005 6:15:43 GMT

Looking for information regarding Hacket McDonald & Jane Baillie, married in Golspie, 11 Dec 1830. They subsequently emigrated to West Zorra, Oxford County, Ontario where Hacket passed away, 10 Jul 1837 at age 36. Any information would be appreciated. Regards

Clan Colquhoun Cowan

rkslperez — 9 Sep 2005 2:04:07 GMT

Looking for info on the Cowan Clan in Breadalbane area.. anyone know anything on this area during the 1775s

Many questions........

PatsyLethgo27 — 15 Mar 2005 1:43:08 GMT

I have so many questions! Am "so stuck" with my research!
Searching for my 3rd great grandfather, John Robertson Urquhart.(Born abt 1804) Death record in Canada reads, "Native of Inverness". I have searched & searched the OPR's with no luck. Found his marriage in Stirling, Stirling.(He was a private in 42nd Regiment of Foot at that time......no WO records on him). Emigrated to Ontario in 1835.
I just don't know where to go from here. Can anyone please help?
Patsy Lethgo

mckay family

aasmith589 — 15 Jan 2005 7:34:59 GMT

Hi,
I have a new email -austinasmith@comcast.net. I am looking for the parents of Wilhelmina McKay who was born about 1829, place unknown. She married William Cairns in Leith, Midlothian, Scotland. She would have been my grandmother's grandmother. Her son, William Cairns, married Mary Jane Massie, daughter of William Massie and Margaret Beaton. The Massies and Beatons were from Aberdeen.

Any help you could give me would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Austin

John Sutherland/ Louisa Thomson - Killwister, Wick

patricia_rawlings — 27 May 2003 3:32:56 GMT

Hi all, I am looking for the families of John Sutherland and Louisa Thomson. I know this couple married 12 Jan 1811, Wick, Caithness and I think Louisa was b abt 1790 but know little else about them. Can anyone help me fill in the gaps for this family, Cheers and thanks. Pat Rawlings

MUNRO

Jean Phillpotts — 30 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Roderick MUNRO (born c 1836) m Margaret DUFF (born 1836 in Criech) were married in Criech in 1857. Emigrated to New Zealand in 1864. Roderick, son of Murdo MUNRO and Effie McKENZIE. Margaret, daughter of Donald DUFF and Janet MURRAY. Roderick had a brother Thomas who died in 1858 at Kirkton, aged 30. Is anyone researching these families? A researcher could not find Murdo and Effie's deaths and I have looked at the NZ Indexes and not found them here. Any help welcomed!

George as forename

Malcolm Hamilton — 10 Apr 2004 5:18:19 GMT

I am interesting in any documented evidence for the use of the name George (in any family) being used in Scotland before 1400. There are George's in the Munro family before this date, so no need to remind me of these. They are probably fictional. At least there is no contemporary documentation to their existence.

Donald Munro-Isabella McKenzie 1817

Jim Munro — 23 Feb 2004 8:30:35 GMT

Looking for info on this couple married in 1817 in Aberdeen and their son William born c. 1823-25 in Ireland. He was married to Mary Shanks in Montrose Scotland in 1865 and had about 7 children including Alexander, John, Donald, Charles, James, David and Elizabeth

Thanks
Jim Munro

James Munro and Mary Pearson Doig

Jim Munro — 23 Feb 2004 6:34:12 GMT

Looking for info on children and ancestors of these two relatives. James Munro b. 12 April 1869 in Montrose, Angus Scotland and Mary Pearson Doig b. 20 March 1863 in Dundee Angus Scotland.

Children
Lena Munro b: 1892/1893 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland
Colin C. Munro b: 1894/1895 in United States
Mary D. Munro b: 1896/1897 in United States
James F. Munro b: 1898/1899 in MA
Alexander dob unknown

Thanks for responses
Jim Munro

McDONALD @ Kildonan to Caithness pre 1776

JohanDaniels — 27 Jan 2004 6:52:50 GMT

Sutherlands of Aultimoult Rogart

Colin Sutherland — 17 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for family of Hugh Sutherland. Hugh was informant of his mother Christina Sutherland ne MacKay's death in March 1900 at Pittentrail Rogart.She was the widow of Andrew Sutherland. Siblings from Andrews first marriage to Lillias Sutherland were.: John b 1825, Robert b 1827, Alexander b 1829, William b 1831 and from the family of Andrew and Christina.: Catherine b 1834, Meeran b 1836, William b 1838, Charlotte b 1840, Andrew b 1842. All births were at Aultimoult Rogart Sutherlandshire.Thanking All!!

FAMILY OF SIR JOHN A. MACDONALD

Nora Hockin — 25 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

My great-great grandmother Ann (McDonald) Murray (b. May 21, 1817 in Rogart, died January 21, 1897 in Woodstock, ON, Canada) was said by my great grandmother Murray and my grandmother Ann (Murray) Hockin to be a first cousin of Sir John Alexander Macdonald, first Prime Minister of Canada. I am trying to ascertain whether this is true and gather more information about her family.
Ann (McDonald) Murray's father was James McDonald, who died February 4, 1851 on his farm in East Zorra, Oxford Co., ON, apparently after falling down a well. I don't know her mother's name. Her siblings were John (eldest), Effy, Catherine, Alexander, Isabella and William. She married David Munro Murray (b. 1815 Rogart, d. 1878 Woodstock ON) on December 31, 1841 in Zorra Township.
Sir John A. is recorded as having been born in Glasgow on January 11, 1815 to Hugh Macdonald and to Helen Shaw of Dornoch. Apparently Sir John A's grandparents lived in Rogart. There is a cairn in his honour in the Dalmore area of Rogart.
Nora Hockin

SUTHERLAND/MACKAY FAMILIES

Judy Wiles — 23 Jun 2003 11:55:56 GMT

I am currently trying to find the parents of ALEXANDER SUTHERLAND and MARON MACKAY (MCKAY).
It is thought that Alexander was born February 1756 at Golspie and that his father was possibly David.

All I have on Maron McKay is that she and Alexander married December 1785 Dornoch and she died July 1830 at Birichen,Sutherlandshire.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Judy

Sanders / Saunders

cdwd11 — 18 Apr 2004 1:36:41 GMT

I am looking for information about my ancestors from Scotland. Would like info about any Sanders / Saunders.
Thanks for any help.

John Mackenzie and Jessie Mackay from Rogart

K. Mackenzie — 24 Mar 2003 5:52:19 GMT

Hello, I am searching for information on my ggrandparents who lived in Rogart Scotland. Their names are, John Mackenzie born abt 1851 in Urray and Jessie Mackay born abt 1853 in Brora. Their children as per 1881 Sutherland census are
Catherine born abt 1874 Dornoch
Alexander born abt 1876 Dornoch
Donald born abt 1878 Dornoch
Isabella born abt 1879 Dornoch
not on the 1881 census
Neil ( my grandfather ) born November 29 1881 Dornoch
died January 29 1975 Vancouver B.C. Canada
Kenneth born December 30 1884 Rogart
died October 11 1918 France ( killed in action )
There is another son, John and I am told there are twin daughters and one may have had the nickname Nan.
John and Jessie may have moved to Inverness and either worked in or owned a bakery.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Ancestors from Skye in the mid 1700's

V_MillsneeMackay — 31 Jul 2001 8:29:28 GMT

Searching for Decendants /siblings/parents of:-
Henry Mackay (Scullamus) m Jessie MacKenzie.
Lachlan Mackinnon 1786-1845 (Scullamus) m Marion Robertson 1785 -1853
Neil Fletcher 1797 - ? Scullamus m Ann Macphail 1797 ?
Angus Maclean 1806 - 1845 Lower Breakish m Effie (Euphemia) Maclennan. I have some information but have many many gaps to fill on my GEDCOM file. any help would be appreciated. Thankyou. V

The Mathiesons

Rick Mathieson — 15 Nov 2002 6:18:36 GMT

Hi to all my Mathieson cousins in scotland and every where else,I'm a Mathieson from the Massachusetts branch of the family...I find very interesting to see how the Mathiesons, have ventured thru out the world. I'm very proud of my scottish Hertiage, and my family. the one thing my father had always told me was to be proud of being a Mathieson...for we are from one of the oldest families in scotland,,,,and as Mathiesons we have shed our blood for our clansman, and for the kings of scotland..But as I try to check these facts out, I find no mention of ne Mathiesons..So, what is the truth...this makes me wonder,,,did we as Mathiesons,fight against oppression from the english...as Wallace had done,,I've always wondered...thank you//

Gordons from Sutherland

Fay Pedley — 9 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for descendants of Gordon, Grant, Logan families who came from Loth, Kildonan, Bonar areas.

McKay-Finlayson

bsinsel — 30 Dec 2005 5:33:29 GMT

I am looking for information on Alexander McKay (B 1831 in Scotland) who married Catherine Finlayson (B 1835 in Canada). They lived in Ontario until approx 1878 when they immigrated to North Dakota. Children, Hector, Roderick, Duncan, John, Alexander, Neil, Daniel, Catherine & Jessie. Most of children born in Canada. Any info would be appreciated.

Sutherlands of Rogart - Aultimoult & Aultivuilt?

Scott Lees — 25 Nov 2002 4:35:12 GMT

Hello. I am looking for any information in regards to my relatives who lived in Rogart. The information that I do have states that they lived at Aultimoult and/or Aultivuilt. Are these places or names of houses? The names of the people that I am particularly interested in are;

Andrew Sutherland (my great great great grandfather) who married Lilias. He later married Christina MacKay. My main relative came from the first marriage. His name was John Sutherland born 1825. He married twice. First wife was Mary Russell who died at age 26. They had emigrated to Australia I believe. His second wife was Isabella Harriot Gordon of Kirkcudbright.

I am intersted in anyone connected to this family; especially Andrew, Lilias and their children, but am finding it difficult to research this line so any information at all would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Scott Lees.

Adam White

Janice White — 7 Nov 2002 7:27:28 GMT

Adam White, born about 1627 was from the Loch Fyne area. I am trying to locate possible descendants in that area. I am also trying to determine to which clan we might have belonged. Any help would be most appreciated.

Munro family from Dundee Scotland

Jim Munro — 1 Nov 2002 2:49:28 GMT

Hello,

I am just beginning research on my branch of the Munro Family.

My Grandfather, James Francis Munro, was born in Fall River, Mass in 1898 but he and his parents returned to Dundee Scotland where his siblings were born and he grew up. There is some indication that he worked as a milk man before the family emigrated back to the US

His siblings included two sisters Mary and Lena and Brothers Donald, Alec, and Colin Campbell.

Any info that you can share would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Jim Munro

Oldshorebeg, Kinlochbervie

Magnus MacDonald — 15 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Ancestery of John Mckay, Drumnaguie, Kinlochbervie, born
1876, drowned 30 March 1900 along with father William and brother William Hugh.
John Morrison, Drumnaguie, Kinlochbervie, 1789-1877.
Sophia (aka "Effie") Mckenzie, born Durness, died Drumnaguie, Kinlochbervie 1896.
Donald McDonald, Drumnaguie, Kinlochbervie, 1809-1885
Chirsty or Christina Mcleod, Drumnaguie, 1796-1876

Robert McKirdy of Glasgow, 1901

KenMonk51 — 31 Jan 2005 11:20:19 GMT

Looking for relatives of Robert McKirdy.

1. ROBERT2 MCKIRDY (ALEXANDER1) was born 1853 in Largs, Ayr, Scotland. He married JANET ADIE June 8, 1877 in Muthill, Perthshire, Scotland, daughter of JOHN ADIE and CATHERINE MCKENZIE. She was born April 7, 1857 in Muthill, Perthshire, Scotland, and died May 7, 1929 in 36 Glebe Street, East Kilbride, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Children of ROBERT MCKIRDY and JANET ADIE are:
i. ALEXANDER3 MCKIRDY, b. July 6, 1879, 89 Shamrock Street, Glasgow, Scotland.
ii. ROBERT MCKIRDY, b. October 22, 1884, 89 Shamrock Street, Glasgow, Scotland.
iii. JOHN EADIE MCKIRDY, b. June 13, 1889, 205 Coucaddins Street, Glasgow; d. October 7, 1896, 81 Shamrock Street, Glasgow, Scotland.
iv. JAMES MCKIRDY, b. July 14, 1891, 205 Coucaddins Street, Glasgow; d. October 7, 1958, 63 Possil Road, Glasgow; m. MARY REILLY, August 22, 1922, 435 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow.
v. ISABELLA JANE EADIE MCKIRDY, b. April 13, 1898, 81 Shamrock Street, Glasgow, Scotland; d. May 28, 1918, 25 Shamrock Street, Glasgow, Scotland.

James Fisken New Scone

Lesley Keppel — 2 Aug 2005 10:01:48 GMT

I am researching my great,great grandfather James Fisken born1823,he married Janet Rutherford 21/11/1845 at New Scone.His parents could have been John Fisken and Elizabeth McLaren.His brothers & sisters were Helen,Jean,&John.James died in 1852 and my great grand mother Margaret Fisken went to live with her aunt Catherine Mill( Rutherford).Can any one help with any information.

Andrew Sutherland - Sophia McDonald

sjgarner — 28 Jun 2001 2:40:12 GMT

Andrew Sutherland b abt 1831 Sutherlandshire, perhaps he was the son (born Aug 22 1830) of James Sutherland & Kate McKay. I know Andrew had a sister Ellen b abt 1827. Andrew Sutherland married (pre 1859) Sophia McDonald b Dec 24 1831 Dornoch d/o Roderick McDonald & Christy Taylor. Rod & Christy McDonald & family came to Embro Ontario Canada abt 1854. Rod was a blacksmith. Andrew & Sophia died 1905 West Zorra, Ontario Canada. I am searching for Andrew's parents & siblings, when Andrew came to Canada & also the marriage of Andrew & Sophia in Scotland or Canada.

CLUNES/CLUNAS/CLUNIS

Lyndall — 15 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

My G.G. grandmother, Christian/Christiana Clunes was born in Dornoch in 1827, baptised Wick, Caithness, 17 Nov. 1830,the illegitimate daughter of Gordon Clunes (from the parish of Loth) and Margaret Murray. This couple also had a son, Alexander, born on 1824.

Margaret was born in Dornoch circa 1798 and had a sister Elspet and, possibly, a brother Alexander.

Gordon, a slater, was born c. 1805, the illegitimate son of Captain Gordon Clunes and Roberta Sutherland, a housemaid. The younger Gordon died on 14 February 1890, aged 84, in Helmsdale, Sutherland, widower of Betsy McPherson. The informant was a cousin, John Mathison, of Helmsdale.

Christian married Ewen MacMillan from Ross and the couple lived around Dornoch until they emigrated to Queensland, Australia in 1854.

Does anyone have any knowledge of the Clunes and Murray families? I'd love to hear from you. Thanks.
Lyndall

Munro,Webster,Hunter,Mckenzie,Davidson from Banff,Aberdeen

cclark01ca — 2 Jun 2005 6:31:24 GMT

Hi
I have John Munro b. 1825 Boyndie parents father unknown mothers surname Webster. John married Jessie/Janet Davidson 1852 Inverurie she was b. 1831 Aberdeen, parents George Davidson and Margaret McKenzie. John and Jessies daughter Catherine Webster Munro married Gilbert Hunter in 1888 Inverurie,Aberdeen. Gilberts parents were William Hunter and Agnes?. John and Jessies children- Jane,Isabella John, Margaret,Janet,Catherine Webster,William Allan,
James Grant,Alexander Sutherland(my line) George,Charles,Robert. Alexander moved down to Rutherglen and married Sarah Killin in 1892. Any connections with these families would be most welcome.
Carol

Mcleods of assynt

Ken MacLeod — 13 Feb 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on Murdoch McLeod who married Effy McNicoll in 1801 probably at Achnacarnin. I know of the following children Jannet,Kath,George and Angus, would like to know if there were others. How did they leave Scotland for Nova Scotia c.1820,I cannot locate a passenger manifest.
George left Nova Scotia along with the Rev. Norman McLeod and others on the Barque "Margaret" in 1851 and settled at Whangaeri Heads New Zealand. I do not know how many children emigrated with their parents??

SCOTLAND- dates of death

cathy — 28 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

can anyone tell me where i can find dates of death, without having to send for each individual certificate (over thirty )?
thanks cathy

John McKay

Margaret Clarke — 26 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I'm looking for any leads on a John McKay who joined the fur trade from Montreal, sometime before 1790. We have lots of info on him after that but virtually nothing before. He died in 1810 in Brandon, [now Manitoba] leaving 8 children.

Kirkton Farm,Golspie, Sutherland,Scotland.(the people the place)

Tony Bird — 28 Apr 2002 6:46:36 GMT

Hi, I am a student of Scottish Heritage at the U.H.I.
I am desperate for any imformation on the locality and the Farm at Kirkton, Golspie.
The people (like the famous Robert Mackid) who lived and worked the farm, and the place itself.
I know there was a 12th century church on the site of the Farm, dedicated to two saints, St Maillidh and later a St carden, has anyone any info on either of these. Most inportantly is the Farm. Can anyone help, Please

Anderson, McGlashan, Fraser in Golspie and Brora

Geoff Anderson — 14 Apr 2002 1:29:39 GMT

Looking for any info on George ANDERSON married Elizabeth Sutherland FRASER in 1825. George was the son of William ANDERSON and Margaret SQUAIR of Brora.

Their eldest son, John Fraser ANDERSON (aka John William ANDERSON) born Golspie in 1830 was raised by Ann McGLASHAN in Golspie. He emigrated to Victoria, Australia in 1853. It appears his parents and siblings emigrated to Nova Scotia around 1840.

Any info would be appreciated.

MELVILLEs & McKAYs of Loth, Sutherland

Dorothy E. Blais — 25 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for anyone searching for these families or any descendants of John MELVILLE b.1810, son of Robert & ?, and Jean (Jane) McKAY m. 1828 at Loth. Would love to be able to have this record! Their daughter Isabella b. 1836 in Loth was my G grandmother. She had siblings Hugh b. 1831, Jane b. 1834 and Roberta b. 1839.
Appreciate any info or suggestions.

Stewarts of Assynt

susan_leith — 22 Mar 2002 3:15:42 GMT

Hello!
I am researching the Stewarts in Assynt, who I believe were all descended from 3 brothers, Donald (born c1780), John (c1791) and Murdo (c1793) Stewart. I have quite a bit of information, but it's all a bit disjointed. I would love to know where the 3 brothers came from before they settled in Nedd. Can anyone help?

Mac Kays of Rogart an or Dornoch

Marvin Mc Kay — 4 Oct 2001 7:23:03 GMT

Looking for a listing of Mac Kays woh resided in the Parish of "Rogart" near the Market town of "Dornoch". This information should be from the 1700"s to the mid 1700"s. Looking for information on one Robert Mac Kay born 1734. His father may be a Hugh Mac Kay, mother UNK

William Matthew Laird

bleelaird — 22 Feb 2002 7:05:54 GMT

I am looking for information on William Matthew Lairds parents.Names etc.
William Matthew Laird was born Oct. 23, 1839 in central Scotland. Immigration unknown. Died 1915 (?) or June 1,1876. In Cordova, Alabama.
Married 1 Martha Jane (Jean) Russell, born Sep. 13, 1838 in Scotland.
Children: Belle
Oscar Sylvester
Isaac William
William Carol

Married 2 Malinda Russell.
Children: Rufus Huel
Any information would be welcome.
God Speed,
Brenda Laird

Murrays of Gartymore

MoiraMackenzie — 27 Jan 2002 4:56:02 GMT

Does anyone know what became of Catherine Murray, born 15 May 1843, daughter of Anderson and Isabella Murray?

Census

@@assyntgene@btinternet.com — 5 Jul 2003 7:40:03 GMT

Hi Christine,
Could you give me a ring on 0171 844 257. Would appreciate your input.
Regards
Sue

George Munro 1833(?) of Perth

GRYarema — 3 Jan 2004 10:31:41 GMT

Geroge and borthers James and Alexander went to Canada in the mid 1800,s. Anyone have any info on them?

Achmelvich School

@@assyntgene@btinternet.com — 5 Jul 2003 7:40:03 GMT

Does anyone out there know what happened to the school registers of Achmelvich school. The school closed I am told in 1943. We are trying to computerise all the records, observing the 100 year rule of course. If anyone can help please contact me.
Yours Hopefully
Sue

Ulster Scots

sherryspurlin97 — 16 Jul 2001 6:59:33 GMT

Looking for information about the Ulster Scots. Why were these families sent to Londonderry Ireland with Londoners to colonize the area. Was it a punishment, a reward or just an adventure? My ancestors, McMillan, came from there to the United States in the later half of the 1700's. Just curious.
Sherry

ROBERT MURRAY AND JANET REID FAMILY

Nora Hockin — 25 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking information about family of Robert Murray, b. November 1781 in Rogart, and his wife Janet Reid of Rogart (1781-1819). Robert and children emigrated to East Zorra Township, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada before 1841.
My great-great grandfather is their son David Munro Murray, b. Rogart, July 7, 1815, married Ann McDonald in East Zorra, December 31, 1841, died July 16, 1878. Ann McDonald b. Rogart, Mary 21, 1817, d. Woodstock, ON, January 21, 1897.
Nora Hockin

Searching for Relatives

Frank Neid — 11 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Robert MacKay was born in 1791 at Lwondale, Ross and Cromarty. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who might be able to give me some help in finding his parents and siblings. Robert and his wife Catharine McIntosh from Dornoch, emigrated to Nova Scotia, Canada about 1830. They had several children with them, one of whom was my g-grandfather, Alexander MacKay, born about 1828 in Dornoch. I am also searching for Alexander's birth record.

Frank Neid
feneid@telusplanet.net

Argyll & Islands

scotincanada — 14 Sep 2002 1:39:41 GMT

Hello! Looking for people also searching their Scottish
roots, with ancestors from the west of Scotland, mainly
Argyllshire & the Hebrides Islands. Seeking mainly Fletchers; have lots of info. on them for you. Let me know.
Mary

Ostlere/Watson

Lyn McDonald — 9 Oct 2001 6:14:08 GMT

looking for information on the families of
THOMAS BALLANTYNE WATSON
and MARY HELEN OSTLERE
who were married 1885 at Methil Hill in the Parish of Scoonie,County of Fife

Peter Rutherford

Lesley Keppel — 2 Aug 2005 10:01:48 GMT

Peter Rutherford married Grace Peddie 5/11/1821 they had 7 children,Catherine,Janet,Barbara,Thomas,Stewart,Grace, & Ann,they came from New Scone.Janet was my great great grandmother and she married James Fisken in 1845 ,.Can anyone help me with further information

Relatives

Marjorie ( Henderson ) Scott — 20 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for relatives of Isabella Jane Matheson & William Macrae. They are my Grandparents both deceased, my mum's name was Jessie Rees Macrae also deceased.Relatives in Dingwall, Inverness and the Black Isle but don't know where they live or who most of them are.Would be nice to hear from any of them.

James Fisken New Scone

Lesley Keppel — 2 Aug 2005 10:01:48 GMT

James Fisken was my Great great grandfather born1823, he married Janet Rutherford at New Scone 1845.His parents were John Fisken & Elizabeth Mc Laren married 1815. they had 4 children Helen,Jean,John,& James.Does any one have any information?

1881 census

Ronnie macdonald — 22 Jul 2001 6:56:34 GMT

When will the 1881 census be avaliable on the internet if not already.Sure i read it would be available this year!

Ross/ Thompson/Dunbar

Marjorie Luhrs — 29 Jul 2001 11:12:07 GMT

My great-grandfather,John Ross, was born in Golspie in
1840. His family lived in house 34 in the main st.
His parents were Alexander and Janet (nee Thompson) and
her parents were James Thompson and Janet Dunbar.
Alexander Ross was a stonemason who worked on the
Houses of Parliament in London and on the statue on top of
Ben Bhraigie,but died in 1848 of lung disease. I have searched
the GRO record and the IGI but cannot find the names of
Alexander's parents or the record of his death. I also need
more information about the Thompsons and Dunbars.
John Ross emigrated to Australia in 1863 and I have a lot
of material about him, which I would be happy to exchange with someone who may know about his
ancestors.

Ship

V_MillsneeMackay — 31 Jul 2001 8:29:28 GMT

Hi Donna, try posting a message to
TheshipsList-D-request@rootsweb.com. I was very lucky with this. Hope it works for you Veronica from Australia

Graham Surname

RossPratt13 — 15 Dec 2001 2:42:40 GMT

I am trying to search my grandmother's family. Her name was Mary MacGregor Ross. Her mother's name I think was Mary Graham and her father was James Ross. Mary Graham was from Sutherlandshire (Where exactly I am not sure) My grandmother wasborn in Cromarty 1886. She had brothers named Alexander and Angus, sisters names Jean, Harriet and Lizzie. I can't seem to find anything. Someone recently sent me info saying he found a James Ross who married a Elizabeth Graham in Cromarty and she was from Sutherland in a place called Lairg, so maybe this was her mother. Anyway if anyone can help me I would appreciate it.

Rodrick MacKenzie of Assynt

barrymack4 — 26 Jan 2004 9:28:07 GMT

Rodrick MacKenzie was born in Scotland in 1808, and christened there on the 23 July 1808. His mother was Annabella Watson, and his father's name was Alexander. He married Katherine on 3 February 1835, and they had a son John christened the 29 May 1837. Rodrick and his wife emigrated to Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada in June 1840, and Katherine died shortly after two more children were born. Apparently Katherine was a MacLeod, according to an old family member, but I would like to know anything more that anyone could offer me. Any information about Rodricks brother Hector, or brother-in-law Alex MacKenzie, who both also came to Canada would also be much appreciated.

Hector McIntosh & Elizabeth Reay

sjgarner — 12 Jul 2001 4:29:13 GMT

Hector & Elizabeth had six children. William, Barbara, Henrietta, Anne, Hugh, & George. Anne remained in Scotland her siblings came to West Zorra & East Nissouri Oxford County Canada from Kinloch Bervie in 1841. George McIntosh born Jan 25 1815 Eddrachillis Sutherland married Alexia Ross b abt 1812. George & Alexia are buried in Harrington Oxford County Ontario. I am searching for Hector & Elizabeth's parents, birthdates, marriage info, George & Alexia's marriage, Alexia's parents. Any information on this family appreciated.

Looking for John Mac(Mc)Dougall

celiageary — 31 May 2002 1:00:46 GMT

John McDougall,b.c.1816, married Marion Sarah Brown, on 18 March 1834, at Bowmore, Islay. They had at least 5 children: Alexander, b.24 May 1835, Findlay, b.March 1837, William, b July 1839, Dugall b. 1841, Catherine,b. Jan.1844. All on the island of Islay. John was present at the 1841 Census but no further trace of him is found, although he was not listed as deceased in 1962, when William married. William married Isabella Drummondin Glasgow on 29 May 1862. They had a son John 1863 and then emigrated to New Zealand where they added to their family. Are there any descendants of John and Marion still living in Scotland? I would love to hear from them.

Janet McDonald/Jennet Donaldson of Halkirk, Caithness

SusanSimmons60 — 5 Jul 2001 8:20:10 GMT

I am looking for the family of Janet McDonald who was born about 1800 in Halkirk, Caithness. She died in the 1880s in the parish of Walls & Flotta, Orkney. She was married to James Wright, born Canisbay, Caithness and they had 6 children. On some of the children's birth record she is listed as Janet McDonald, on others as Jennet Donaldson. I would be very grateful for any information about the McDonald family of Halkirk. Janet is my gg grandmother.

James Wright of Canisbay, Caithness.

SusanSimmons60 — 5 Jul 2001 8:13:48 GMT

I am looking for the family of James Wright, born about 1784 in Canisbay, Caithness. He died between 1861 and 1871 at North Ness Orkney. He was married to Janet McDonald (Jennet Donaldson) of Halkirk, Caithness. They had 6 children. James Wright is my gg grandfather. Any information about the Wright family would be most appreciated.

Mackenzie/Ross

Rosalind Baker — 29 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Thankyou to Christine for finding the marriage of my gr gr grandparents. William Mackenzie married Helen Ross on 15 February 1850 at Cromarty, Ross-shire. They migrated to Australia between 1850 & 1857. They had one child in Scotland Jane Munro Mackenzie who died as an infant & 3 others I know of Jeanette, Colin & William presumably born in Australia. Please does anyone have any information on this family. Thank you Ros

McLeod of Marrel

Graham McLeod — 19 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on William MCLEOD & Janet MURRAY who were married at Loth, Sutherland on 18 February,1818.

They were tenants on the Sutherland Estates at Marrel and had children Helen, Elspat, Roberta,Alexander, Hugh, Christian & James. Other possible children were Jannet & Lexy.

Janet had a sister Catherine who married Joseph MCLEOD.

William is the person I have no information about at all.Any help in finding his birth,death etc would be greatly appreciated.

Assynt, Sutherland

Fairport95 — 30 Jun 2001 12:01:59 GMT

I am looking for more information about the area of Assynt on the western shore of northwest Scotland.

My g-g-g-grandfather, William MCGILLIVRAY, is listed as a Miller in Assynt, about 1844. His wife is listed as Christian MACKAY. Her mother, I believe, is Jean URQUHART. Her father is William MACKAY. All these relatives appear to live in the Kilteran area.

I really don't understand how Kiltearn (a parish, I think), Assynt, Sutherland and Ross&Cromarty are geographically related.

I have seen an old map of Scotland showing Assynt at the mouth of Loch Assynt on the western shore. I was not able to make out the county boundaries very well. It did appear that there are significant terrain near Assynt.

Is Assynt inside the old Clan MacKay border, or is it at the edge of the border, or just outside?

From information I have seen it appears that Assynt is (or was) very close to the edge of Sutherland county as the MCGILLIVRAYs went to church in Ross&Cromarty county.

This is all I have. Any help in clearing up my muddy waters would be greatly appreciated.

Keith Smith

McNaughton -- Fernie

mcnaugh — 7 Nov 2002 2:18:00 GMT

Looking for info. on McNaughtons in the Kenmore to Crieff area of Scotland.Married into the Fernie family in Strathmiglo area in Fifeshire. Searching the 1840 to 1860 era.Have info. on above.

Susan Malcolm

Judith Lamb — 25 Jun 2001 12:27:12 GMT

I am still searching for my g-grandmother, Susan Malcolm. She was married to John Gault Murray. The time frame is 1860 to 1900 and to the present time for any desendents. The place is Nova Scotia, Hantsport and Richmond Counties. Does anyone have Susan Malcolm in their family line?? Thanks to anyone that can help!

Logan In Sutherland

RLogan2304 — 29 Jan 2002 9:52:42 GMT

Hey all

I am looking for people with Logan ancestors from Sutherland county.

AT this stage I have my ancestors at about the 1790's in Migdale, Sutherland, Scotland.

I would love to find some relatives on this line !!

All the best

Richard Logan

Lord Fitzhardinge's Lodge at Lairg

DReade2034 — 11 Jun 2005 10:07:12 GMT

In an inventory to a testament written in 1880, a Master Plasterer, John Justine MACKENZIE of Golspie, was owed £140 for 'the balance due for plaster work executed by him on the order of William FOWLER, Architect, Golspie, at Lord Fitzhardinge's Lodge at Lairg'. The total estate was only £220. Is this the Lairg Lodge marked on the current maps of the area?

David Reade

John Justin Mackenzie of Manitoba.

DReade2034 — 11 Jun 2005 10:07:12 GMT

Is there anyone in Manitoba who could tell me what became of John Justin MACKENZIE. He was living in the Senior Citizens Home in Deloraine, Manitoba in 1960 when his sister, Maggie, died in Scotland. He would have been 80 years old. Does anyone know anything of him? When did he die? Was he married?

Looking for a lead,

David Reade

Munro and Murray Families

janmun — 16 Jan 2002 6:28:47 GMT

I am currently composing a detailed family history on the descendants of Donald MUNRO (son of Alexander T. and Katherine Munro; married 1786 in Kilmur-Easter, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland) who was born in 1799 in Kilmur-Easter, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. In 1821, Donald married Margaret MURRAY at the Parish of Creich, Sutherland Scotland His family immigrated to Middleville, Lanark County, Ontario, in 1830 . They had seven children (John; Janet; Hugh; Daniel; Donald; Margaret and Elizabeth). I am trying to trace Margaret Murray's side of the family. Little details is known on this lady. Would like information as to birth date; and parent information. We know that Margaret died around 1840 in Middleville ON. Donald remarried 1844 to Anne Mary Stead.

Seeking descendants

cricketer — 5 Oct 2001 5:12:54 GMT

I'm seeking descendants of Thomas Chisholm, born at Neilston, Glasgow, Scotland in 1834. Son of Daniel and Marjory McLintock Chisholm and brother of William, my great-grandfather who emigrated to New Zealand in 1875. Thomas went to Pensylvania, USA in 1860's. Also had brother James Marquis Chisholm, musician who travelled in Australia, China and Japan during the 1860's.

Murrays of Sutherland

Glenda Murray-MacNeil — 12 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am decended from Walter(1735)and Christian Murray of Sutherland.My line Walter(1)William(2)David(3)Davidjr.(4)
James(5)Ornan(6).I'm looking for any information on realatives or siblings of Walter or Christian(Christian Sutherland??).Can anyone tell me how to go about locating birth,marriage records for Walter & Christian?

Glenda Murray-MacNeil

Achmelvich family

Flora Campbell — 12 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

William Sutherland from Durness married Elizabeth Rose in April, 1850. Their family comprised Margaret, Jane, Georgina, Hughina and Barbara. Elizabeth Rose or Sutherland died at Achmelvich in 1882, and William Sutherland died in 1900, at Scourie. Their eldest daughter, Margaret, married John Macleod at Glencanisp in 1877. Does anyone know what became of this family of girls?

Letters Family

judithletters — 25 Jun 2001 9:52:35 GMT

Searching for decendants of my great grandparents Patrick Letters (1811-1867) and Catharine Lauchrine (Loughrane, Loughran, Loughrine) both I believe were born in Stirling.
They had 9 children, Annie m. Cormack, Patrick m. (1) Ann Bannan after her death (2) Lyddy), Catharine m. Ryan, Francis m. Sophie Bastian (my grandparents) Agnes m. Millar, Frederick (Catholic Priest), Charles & Louis (Lewis) went to America and I understand died unmarried and also Mary who I understand also died unmarried.
Any information?

1881 census for Scotland

mMcCreadie — 4 Jul 2001 2:58:00 GMT

I have the 1881 census for the whole of Scotland on Cd and am willing to do look ups to help people find their families. Please E mail me directly

William Mackay or McKay

John McKay JP — 3 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for siblings of Wm Mackay or McKay (a tinsmith) born between 1785-1795, who married Marjory/May Peterson in Lerwick 1822.

McNeill/Cameron- Barony

candykramer75 — 23 Jun 2001 8:40:45 GMT

Genealogy help please- David McNeill married Mary Cameron Glasgow, 1870. Children: Neil,Isabella,Margaret,James,William David and Bessie.
Neil and Isabella born Glasgow. Others born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Any one else researching same?

Bigham family

Jay Bigham — 20 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for any info on the town of bigholm or the bigham family. please contact me at jbigm@iolmc.com if you have any info reguarding this

Gibsons in Dornoch

Robin — 15 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Hi,
I'm wondering if there is anyone who may know anything about the Gibsons from Dornoch, Sutherland, the earliest of this family we can find are Thomas born around 1775 and Donald born around 1788. Thomas married Isobel MacKay in 1820 and had 5 children, and Donald married Janet McKay in 1823 and had 7 children. Would anyone know anything else about Thomas and Donald like: were they related and who were their parents. Thank-You

brodie in london

peterworby — 4 Jan 2002 10:09:11 GMT

anyone got a brodie in their tree that came to live in london in the 1870's she may have hads her sister here too and they worked in buckingham palace and grosvenor square

William Anderson

rmorrisa — 5 Nov 2001 3:33:55 GMT

Looking for more on William ANDERSON who sailed to Philadelphia from Stornaway on the Clementina in 1775. He may be my ancestor who settled in Leacock Twp, Lancaster Co and then Penns Twp, Northumberland Co, PA. According to David Dobson's "Directory of Scottish Settlers in North America", his year of birth was 1752 and he was from Anass(?). He was married to Rebecca/Margaret nee(unknown).
Will appreciate any help offered.

MACKAY/SUTHERLAND FAMILIES

judy rogers — 29 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am currently researching my ggg grandparents families. They were ALEXANDER SUTHERLAND and MARON (MARION) MACKAY (McKAY) married 1785 Dornoch. Children James, David, John, Margaret, Helen and Kenneth. All born Dornoch. Surnames associated with this family were Munro, Mackay, McKay, Murray, Campbell, MacIntosh. It is possible that most of the children married in the Clyne area. Any information on the above surnames would be a great help especially confirmation on who the children married.

Many thanks,

Judy.

Impossible Family search

Donna Lewis — 9 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Milton Lewis supposed to have left Scotland on a whaling ship to America...circa 1750

Grandparents graves

tetcol — 16 Aug 2002 7:52:36 GMT

Can anyone help? How do I go about finding gravesites or plots of ancestors in Scotland ? I know they will be in Parkhead and Shettleston areas of Glasgow.

James Hendry - Isabella McKenzie

DReade2034 — 11 Jun 2005 10:07:12 GMT

Is anyone out there researching the family of James Hendry and Isabella McKenzie? They married in Golspie on 19th November 1847 and baptised a son, Donald, on 1st November 1748. I believe that this Isabella is a sister of John Justin McKenzie (b.1806) and Roderick McKenzie (b.1808), of Kirkton, Golspie

David Reade

Clarke's from Montrose. Angus. Scotland

luvhistory — 30 Jun 2001 1:15:26 GMT

James Clarke married Jean Ewan, their son John ( B..1796 ) Montrose. Angus. Scotland.
John married in 1830 to Elizabeth White ( Whyte ) Arbirlot. Angus. Scotland.

John and Elizabeth's three children were....

Alexander ( 12 - 1833 )

Mary ( 16 - 8 - 1840 )

John Timewell ( 19 - 4 - 1843 )

John Timewell my gr-grandfather, came to Australia in the early 1860s married in 1865 at Queensland. Australia. to
Annie Neil. ( F.Thomas..M.Margaret Bell..Girvan. Ayr. Scotland )

Any further information that anyone has would be a fantastic help, if you would be kind enough to send it to me.

Thank you
Glenys Pollard

MACPHERSON/RUTHERFORD

Jean Black — 17 Feb 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Would anyone have any information in Margaret Brown Rutherford born 30/3/1827 Kinbrace, Kildonan Sutherland. Parents Gideon Rutherford and Mary Brown.
Margaret married Ewan MacPherson 9/5/1845 Loth Sutherland.
Children: Annie b5/3/1846,Helmsdale
Gideon Rutherford b 8/2/1848 Helmsdale
Margaret Brown b 20/2/1850 Brora

All information would be appreciated.

Jean Black. Brisbane. Australia

Pearre

JuliaM_Kasch — 13 Jun 2005 8:46:48 GMT

I have reason to believe that the Pearre family lived in the Sutherland area. James Pearre emigrated to Maryland either in the late 1690's or by 1700. He was an adult when he came because he claimed his 100 acres according to the state mandates. He named his various land purchases with Scottish names---Strathnaver, Gerioch, etc.
Does anyone have anything on the Pearre family in Scotland? The name looks French to me, but some have suggested that it was spelled Perre in Scotland. ??? Any help would be so gratefully accepted. Julia

McKay

g_sveinson — 24 Mar 2002 10:50:29 GMT

With reference to a message posted regarding Donald "Le Malin" "Mad" McKay. He had a brother John McKay and they were peddlars in the fur country from the early 1780's. Their sister was Isobella McKay who married Adam McDonald probably in the 1750's?,near Brora, Parish Clyne. They had a son Donald "Big Donald of the Blackfeet" McDonald who is my husbands ggg? grandfather. He came to Canada with Donald McKay who may have at that time,been recruiting for the Hudson's Bay Co.In 1793 Donald McKay was sent to establish the first Brandon House, and John with James Sutherland settled on Rainy River below Manitou Falls. You may find out more about the McKay's from the Hudson Bay Archives in Winnipeg MB. but I have hit a brick wall trying to find any information regarding Donald McDonald and his parents and brothers. There is also information on these two McKays on Denny Archives, Glenbow Museum, Calgary. The website is
http://www.glenbow.org/archhtm/denney.htm.
Glenice

MACKENZIE HENDERSON

Judy Meibusch — 12 Feb 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for siblings of Roderick MACKENZIE son of Alexander MACKENZIE and Jane HENDERSON (father John) of Scotsburn.
Roderick married Maria Ann Scobie 1829
(only dates I have)and went to Br Guiana.
Any info regarding Scotsburn Mackenzies gratefully received!

Sutherland War Memorials

Ian Sutherland — 11 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am trying to gather information on the men and women listed on Sutherland's War Memorials. If anyone can give me any information on the names or the memorials that would be great. I am also looking for details of any church memorials as well such as windows or plaques that are linked to the parish memorials. Also I have some information on quite a few names already if I can be of any assistance to anyone else.