hi Everyone Not sure if this is ok on this list but thought i would post info from the certificates i have just downloaded from scotlands people if anyone would like more details please reply to this email. Please let me know if it isnt alowed and i will not do it again 1917 Death in parish of Rosskeen Angus Reid 11 Sep 1917 age 92 Widower of Annie Munro PArents Hugh Reid/Christina Graham ------------------------------------------ John Hampton 10 Sep 1917 age 61 years Parents john Hampton/Eliza lennon ------------------------------------------------------ Andrew macbean Widower of Jane Hall Died 14 Sep 1917 Parents William Macbean/Janet Miller ------------------------------------------- Ann Ried- MArried to Angus Reid Died 2 feb 1890 age 62 PArents Alexander Munro/Margaret mckenzie ------------------------------------------------------ Alexander barnett or Basnett Marrried to ? impson Died 1 Feb 1890 age 63 parents James barnett or basnett/Ann Logan -------------------------------------------- Ann Munro Single Died 1 feb 1890 age 19 years Parents William Munro/Catherine Mackenzie -------------------------------------------- thatrs all from Rosskeen the Munro and Reid entries are from my tree Angela _________________________________________________________________ Want to block unwanted pop-ups? Download the free MSN Toolbar now! http://toolbar.msn.co.uk/

Hi Angela, by all means post your extras to the list you never know when someone is looking for them. Anna. (List admin.) > hi Everyone > > > Not sure if this is ok on this list but thought i would post info from the > certificates i have just downloaded from scotlands people if anyone would > like more details please reply to this email. > > Please let me know if it isnt alowed and i will not do it again > > > 1917 Death in parish of Rosskeen > > > Angus Reid 11 Sep 1917 age 92 Widower of Annie Munro PArents Hugh > Reid/Christina Graham > > ------------------------------------------ > > John Hampton 10 Sep 1917 age 61 years Parents john Hampton/Eliza > lennon > > ------------------------------------------------------ > > Andrew macbean Widower of Jane Hall Died 14 Sep 1917 > Parents William Macbean/Janet Miller > ------------------------------------------- > > Ann Ried- MArried to Angus Reid Died 2 feb 1890 age 62 PArents > Alexander Munro/Margaret mckenzie > ------------------------------------------------------ > > Alexander barnett or Basnett Marrried to ? impson Died 1 Feb 1890 age 63 > parents James barnett or basnett/Ann Logan > -------------------------------------------- > > > Ann Munro Single Died 1 feb 1890 age 19 years Parents William > Munro/Catherine Mackenzie > > -------------------------------------------- > > > > > thatrs all from Rosskeen the Munro and Reid entries are from my tree > > > > Angela > > _________________________________________________________________ > Want to block unwanted pop-ups? Download the free MSN Toolbar now! > http://toolbar.msn.co.uk/ > > > ==== ROSSGEN Mailing List ==== > To remove your email address from this list, visit this url: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cheps/maillist.htm >

Hi David I am guessing here, but I think he would most likely learn as an apprentice on a private estate, not necessarily in Scotland. From some literature (novels) I have found that English estates often employed Scots as gardeners - we all know that there was a tradition of Scottish doctors working in England, but Scottish gardeners is less well know, if true. There are Botanic Gardens in Glasgow and in Edinburgh, but you would have to check the dates they were established. I don't know if they were in existence before 1862. Regards Sheena ----- Original Message ----- From: David Moon <cicada@sai.co.za> To: <ROSSGEN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 9:34 AM Subject: Munro > My ancestor Hector Munro was born 1835 in Rosskeen, Rosshire, he arrived > in South Africa a bachelor,aboard the vessel "Durban" on the 10/1/1862. > From 1862 he was the chief Horticulturist/ Gardener at Government House in > Pietermaritzburg. He not only landscaped and cared for plants he also wrote > articles for Agricultural journals. > I cannot trace his family in Scotland. > > My query is does anyone on the list have any idea as to where > Horticultural trainings would have taken place in Scotland in the second > half of the 19th Century? > > David Moon > > Pietermaritzburg > > South Africa > > ______________________________

> Glad you liked it Fiona. > > By coincidence, I've just come back from a fantastic holiday up at Loch Tay > where the first piece on the video is set, and ended up tossing the caber > (very badly) at Killin Highland Games. > Lachie

LDS Church Family History library has films of Tain Parish Records for dates 1719-1727 1767-1854 1855-1867 1868-1875 Can anyone tell me where to locate baptism records for 1875 onwards? Thanks Fenella in Toronto ______________________________________________________________________ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca

Scottish gardners were much sought after on English and other European estates, and several went on to some prominence. David Douglas of Scone for instance became a very famous plant collector in the US and Canada (discovering thousands of new species including the Douglas Fir, Sitka Spruce etc). His travels and adventures were extraordinary. Another was George Forrest from Falkirk who brought back from China and Tibet many of the rhododendrons we grown in our gardens. Lachie Munro

Something I had forgotten when I made my initial reply to David. Hundreds, if not thousands of botanical specimans from North America contain the name Douglas. Douglas was an under gardener on the estate of Lord Mansfield at Perth, Scotland. His botanical exploration of North America was sponsored by the Lord Mansfield of the 19th Century. The purpose being that Douglas would send specimans back to the estate. You can imagine my astonishment in 1979, when I realized the grove of trees I was walking through, all the trees were planted in rows, were Sequoia Gigantias, giant redwoods from the Sierra Nevada of California. Marleen Van Horne

Can anyone tell me if there was such a thing as Queen Vicctorias pardon? My 2X Great Grandfather William McDonald or McKay born Ross and Cromarty 1835. There is no trace of birth and marriage and death cert have mothers name as McDONALD on one and McKay on the other,fathers name changes too. The explanation for this was passed down by American relatives They say he was born to Ann McDONALD and Alexander McKAY joined the British Army,don't know which one ,was a deserter and came back to North Scotland and used his mothers surname. All deserters were apparently pardened by the q ueen on her Golden Jubilee would this be correct? and would there be copies of names somewhere? June

Seeing the recent request that Julie answered I wondered if someone would mind checking the 1841 census for my Munros. Janet Munro (born c 1808) married William Urquhart (born c 1800 possibly) 13/11/1829 and they appear to have remained in Feran, ATrbat or Hilton area for sometime. Janet had younger siblings Andrew (c 1810), Margaret (c 1812), Helen (c 1816 and married in 1848 to James Bremner in 1848), Iasbel (c 1819), George (c. 1821) and John (c 1824). The Munro parents were George & Helen (nee McKenzie) I believe. Any help greatly appreciated. Cheers Merren Victoria, Australia --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.734 / Virus Database: 488 - Release Date: 4/08/2004

I checked 1841 Tarbat census for you so you can see if any of these are suitable. Here goes: Pg5 sch7 Portmahomach: Munro John 36 Ag Lab. Marion 36 Donald 16 Ann 14 Kenneth 10 George 8 William 5 John 4 Isabella 6mths 2nd family: P1 sch 6, Wilkhaven. Munro James 41 No occupation listed Mary 40 William 16 Ann 13 Duncan 9 Kate 4. Sorry that was the only Ann's close to 10 years. Hope it helps, Julie. Maybe some of the names are carried down. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Angela Brass" <angelabrass@hotmail.com> To: <ROSSGEN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, August 09, 2004 7:59 PM Subject: [RossGen] 1841census rosskeen lookup > Hi Does anyone have access to the above census that could look up the > following for me > > > im Looking for Angus Reid born sutherland 1826 or 1829 > And his Wife Ann Munro born Rosskeen 1831 ages according to the 1881 census > > I have found an Angus Reid in rosskeen on the 1851 census which would list > him born 1826 but the 1881 would list him born 1829. > > havent found ann on any of the other census yet this is them on the 1881 > census > > > ensus Place: Rosskeen, Ross & Cromarty, Scotland > Source: FHL Film 0203412 GRO Ref Volume 081 EnumDist 7 Page 7 > Marr Age Sex Birthplace > Angus REID M 52 M Dornoch, Sutherland, Scotland > Rel: Head > Occ: Gen Lab > Annie REID M 51 F Rosskeen, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland > Rel: Wife > John REID U 17 M Alness, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland > Rel: Son > Eppie REID 14 F Alness, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland > Rel: Daur > > > > > > There Daughter Christina married in Edinburgh to my Potters > > Hope someone can help > > > > Angela > > _________________________________________________________________ > Express yourself with cool new emoticons http://www.msn.co.uk/specials/myemo > > > ==== ROSSGEN Mailing List ==== > To remove your email address from this list, visit this url: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cheps/maillist.htm > >

My ancestor Hector Munro was born 1835 in Rosskeen, Rosshire, he arrived in South Africa a bachelor,aboard the vessel "Durban" on the 10/1/1862. From 1862 he was the chief Horticulturist/ Gardener at Government House in Pietermaritzburg. He not only landscaped and cared for plants he also wrote articles for Agricultural journals. I cannot trace his family in Scotland. My query is does anyone on the list have any idea as to where Horticultural trainings would have taken place in Scotland in the second half of the 19th Century? David Moon Pietermaritzburg South Africa

Hello All This is a dual reply to Fenella Rook and Angela Brass. Firstly I have a William Ross born 30/07/1855 to John Ross and Jane Fraser in Rosskeen - about the period you are looking at Fenella. Secondly his brother Hugh Munro Ross b. 06/09/1864 in Rosskeen - possibly some Munro connection Angela? Douglas ----- Original Message ----- From: "Fenella Rook" <allennef@yahoo.ca> To: <ROSSGEN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, August 09, 2004 3:19 AM Subject: [RossGen] William ROSS family somewhere in Ross-shire > I'm new to Scottish genealogy and looking for advice from the experts! > > in the 1901 index for Middlesbrough Yorks: > William ROSS 49 drapers assistant > William ROSS 21 brass finisher > James ROSS 19 Drapers assistant > Fred ROSS 17 iron brokers clerk > Elizabeth ROSS 15 > Thomas ROSS 9 > > all born Rossshire (yes, 3 s's) no town name. > > Can SKS give me advice on how to find where they came from in Ross-shire? > If the youngest son, Thomas, is 9, then he would show up in the 1891 > census, but where? The family must have moved from Scotland to Yorkshire > some time since Thomas's birth in 1892. > > IGI gives the following choices for William ROSS b. abt 1852: > > WILLIAM ROBERT ROSS Birth: 01 OCT 1849, Christening: 25 MAR 1852, > Kilmuir-Easter, Ross And Cromarty, Scotland, Father: ROBERT ROSS, Mother: > ISABELLA ROSS > > WILLIAM GEORGE ROSS Birth: 04 APR 1852, Christening: 12 APR 1852, > Rosskeen, Ross And Cromarty, Scotland, Father: GEORGE ROSS, Mother: > WILLIAMINA URQUHART > > WILLIAM ROSS, Birth: 15 APR 1852, Kincardine, Ross And Cromarty, Scotland, > Father: DONALD ROSS, Mother: ANN MUNRO > > Any advice to point me in the right direction.... or ANY direction.... is > appreciated! > > regards > Fenella in Toronto Canada > > ______________________________________________________________________ > Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca > > > ==== ROSSGEN Mailing List ==== > To remove your email address from this list, visit this url: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cheps/maillist.htm > >

Hi Does anyone have access to the above census that could look up the following for me im Looking for Angus Reid born sutherland 1826 or 1829 And his Wife Ann Munro born Rosskeen 1831 ages according to the 1881 census I have found an Angus Reid in rosskeen on the 1851 census which would list him born 1826 but the 1881 would list him born 1829. havent found ann on any of the other census yet this is them on the 1881 census ensus Place: Rosskeen, Ross & Cromarty, Scotland Source: FHL Film 0203412 GRO Ref Volume 081 EnumDist 7 Page 7 Marr Age Sex Birthplace Angus REID M 52 M Dornoch, Sutherland, Scotland Rel: Head Occ: Gen Lab Annie REID M 51 F Rosskeen, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland Rel: Wife John REID U 17 M Alness, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland Rel: Son Eppie REID 14 F Alness, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland Rel: Daur There Daughter Christina married in Edinburgh to my Potters Hope someone can help Angela _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself with cool new emoticons http://www.msn.co.uk/specials/myemo

I'm new to Scottish genealogy and looking for advice from the experts! in the 1901 index for Middlesbrough Yorks: William ROSS 49 drapers assistant William ROSS 21 brass finisher James ROSS 19 Drapers assistant Fred ROSS 17 iron brokers clerk Elizabeth ROSS 15 Thomas ROSS 9 all born Rossshire (yes, 3 s's) no town name. Can SKS give me advice on how to find where they came from in Ross-shire? If the youngest son, Thomas, is 9, then he would show up in the 1891 census, but where? The family must have moved from Scotland to Yorkshire some time since Thomas's birth in 1892. IGI gives the following choices for William ROSS b. abt 1852: WILLIAM ROBERT ROSS Birth: 01 OCT 1849, Christening: 25 MAR 1852, Kilmuir-Easter, Ross And Cromarty, Scotland, Father: ROBERT ROSS, Mother: ISABELLA ROSS WILLIAM GEORGE ROSS Birth: 04 APR 1852, Christening: 12 APR 1852, Rosskeen, Ross And Cromarty, Scotland, Father: GEORGE ROSS, Mother: WILLIAMINA URQUHART WILLIAM ROSS, Birth: 15 APR 1852, Kincardine, Ross And Cromarty, Scotland, Father: DONALD ROSS, Mother: ANN MUNRO Any advice to point me in the right direction.... or ANY direction.... is appreciated! regards Fenella in Toronto Canada ______________________________________________________________________ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca

Hi, this email was sent by me to the family of Donald Maclellan it is copies of all the mail received on list re. Donald unfortunately they had already closed off this email address. Anna ----- Original Message ----- From: Anna Verner To: .donniedingwall@maclennan86.freeserve.co.uk Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2004 10:46 AM Subject: To The Maclennan Family It is with deepest regrets that I heard of the death of Donald Maclennan today. We have lost a connection with Scotland that we will probably never be able to replace, Donald went out of his way to help us all, we will miss him. My sympathy goes out to you his family at this time. Anna (List admin.) Hi - sorry to hear of the passing of this fine man. He was very helpful to me as I tried to research my Dingwall surname family. He was very happy to go an extra step with his suggestions - sympathy goes to his family. Regards from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Canada Valerie Barrett I would like to add my regrets to those of Anna, and to extend my sincere sympathy to his family. Donald did a great deal of research on my behalf and I have him to thank for tracing my second great grandmother and her family. His kindness and gentle sense of humour were apparent in his letters and I shall always think of him with great warmth and gratitude. Helen Herbert - Christchurch, New Zealand I am so sorry to hear of Donald's death. I feel that I have lost a good friend. He helped me a great deal with my MacLennans on The Black Isle. Without him I would never have known that my great grandfather had one brother who stayed in Scotland, nor would I have connected with a cousin in Australia. We will all miss his eagerness to help us with our research. He was a truly kind and understanding person. All my sympathy to his family. Mim Aline I feel like I have lost a friend. Not that long ago Donald found the birth of a sibling to my great great grandfather and said he would check it next time he was there(at the records office). I had no idea that he was old or ill and presumably he was both but was kind enough to respond to my posting. Thanks for notifying the list. Hope he has lots of descendants and they have a good wake! Elizabeth in Aus I am very sadden to hear of Donald's passing.. He was a true gentleman. His devotion, patience, and love of genealogy and all things McLennan was truly amazing. He was a great ambassador for Genealogy, for Scotland and for Tartan History. I join with all those of Scottish connection in passing on my deepest sympathy to his family, relatives, friends and Clan members. I will always have fond memories of our chats on all things Scottish. Donnie, I will toast your memory tonight. Farewell my friend. Neal Hi, I 'm sad to hear of Donnie's death. He was the first person to help me when I joined RossGEN list. He looked up my Applecross McLeas for me and helped me start my research on the family. He also went down to Inverness and looked up records for me. On other occasions we also exchanged information about our elderly Mothers! Please pass on my condolences to the family. Bobbie here in New Zealand Sorry to hear that Donald is gone. He was such a help to me. It was was good to know was there to ask again. He will be missed. -- Sincerely, Celia Ann Roberts, Reference Simsbury Public Library 725 Hopmeadow Street Simsbury, CT 06070 860-658-7663, Fax 860-658-6732 Farewell to Donald a man with an amazing will to help. Not a common thing in this day and age. Donald not only was able to confirm where my people were buried and when they died but also visited the Inverness Library to check details. And to top things off went to the the Urray Churchyard, photographed the grave site and emailed the photos to me. He made me a very happy lady that day. For his kindness he will be noted in my book of people to remember and think fondly of. Lisa Deepest sympathy to the family of Donald MacLennan.I will be ever grateful to him for all the work he put in for our McLennan family in N.Z. The photos he sent to me of the family graves in Struy Churchyard with his new digital camera were just the missing link we needed.Thankyou Donald. Maureen Finlayson. Orewa New Zealand. I, too, am saddened at Donald's passing. He has assisted me on numerous occasions in my quests for Scottish ancestors (and all of the other background info that I needed to acquire), and the man was truly a fountain of information, with a great sense of humour to match. Rest in peace, Donald. Suzanne Brisbane, Australia. I too was saddened by the news of Donald MacLennan's death. He was a very special and kind to those of us researching from afar. When I first started this hobby about 5 years ago he was so helpful - he went out of his way to find the obituaries for my grandfather and uncle. He put me in touch with a very reliable, reasonable and knowledgable researcher (who I still use). When I was looking for some of my Dad's cousins from Dingwall, again he helped with some information - even found out where they were buried. He was a rare one - generous with his time and knowledge. Everytime I think of Dingwall "donniedingwall" always comes to mind. He will be missed ! My condolences to his family. Win MacKenzie Victoria, BC Canada I didn't know this gentleman, but I'm impressed with what I have read about his willingness to help others. Perhaps the best way to honor his memory and the legacy he left is to give others the same kind of help he so willingly gave to the members of this list. I think he would have liked that. God Bless you Don. Judy averner@cybertap.com http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~annaverner http://www.rootsweb.com/~sctroc

I am looking for any clues or links about the following : Alexander Nicolson, born 4 July 1864 in Contin, Ross-shire. More About Alexander Nicolson: Burial: Old Garve Cemetery, Ross-shire Occupation: Baker - Butcher Jane Nicolson, born 4 July 1864 in Contin, Ross-shire. John Nicolson, born 8 December 1865 in Contin, Ross-shire. More About John Nicolson: Burial: Old Garve Cemetery, Ross-shire Occupation: Tailor - Butcher Barbara Nicolson, born 5 September 1868 in Contin, Ross-shire. More About Barbara Nicolson: Occupation: Assistant Butcher They all lived in Beauly between 1881 and 1901. Many Thanks, Kyle McAllister

Hello everyone. I am new to this list and I am looking for any information on Janet (or Jessie) Davidson, born in Tain about 1830, ( I'm not sure about this as two censuses give different ages, it could have been 1824). She married a William Davies,( I cannot find a marriage in England, but it is possible they married in Scotland), They were living in Birmingham in 1881 and 1891 but none were on the 1901 census. I believe Janet had a brother named Duncan. Could anyone tell me if there is a register office in Tain where I may be able to find any information. Best regards, John.

Ive just posted 2 photo albums for the work Ive done in Strathconon. If you know anyone looking for info about Blarnabee or Corriefeol, then please let me know ! Many Thanks Kyle McAllister

To all those listers in New Zealand who are anxiously awaiting their turn to see this great video - it's now on it's way once more. I do apologise to you all, it arrived at my place in Wellington just as I went down sick at the beginning of July. I'm not back at work yet, but I did put the video in the post yesterday. Lachie - it's a great video, thank you for putting so much effort into finding such fascinating programmes for us all. To everyone else - I'm sorry it's taken so long, but I hope you enjoy it. All the best Fiona in Wellington, NZ

Hi all I am hoping someone out there may be researching Logan in Ross and in particular from the Kessock/Drumderfit area. I have been led to believe my ancestry comes from the above area, but at this stage I have it proven into Creich parish, Sutherland in the 1780's area. If you researching the above please contact me at rlog9518@bigpond.net.au Many thanks Richard Logan Wollongong, Australia