_____ From: Wilmer Fawcett [mailto:fawcettw@shaw.ca] Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2005 9:26 AM To: 'ROSSGEN-L@rootsweb.com' Subject: Tain - Wallace & Fraser Does anyone know or have access to information about the Ironworking firm of Wallace & Fraser in Tain? There are a couple of photos (including the fire) on the Tain Through Time website. I have reason to believe that an ancestor John Fraser (1821-1902) was associated with the firm. Any info, history etc much appreciated! Wilmer Fawcett, Canada

My FRASER ancestors lived in this area in the early 1800s, and there are gravestones of family members in the Old Nigg churchyard (discovered, I am most grateful, by Anne Maciver). Is there any information available about the history (and people) of this area, Easter Rarichie, Pitcalnie, Nigg, including present-day description, photos? Thank you from Canada, Wilmer Fawcett

Does anyone know or have access to information about the Ironworking firm of Wallace & Fraser in Tain? There are a couple of photos (including the fire) on the Tain Through Time website. I have reason to believe that an ancestor John Fraser (1821-1902) was associated with the firm. Any info, history etc much appreciated! Wilmer Fawcett, Canada

Andrea, Cannot help directly but the Highland Family History Society has a web site and they have the MIs for St Clements, Dingwall for sale. Try their website www.highlandfhs.org.uk Don ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrea & Noel" <andreanoel@dragon.net.au> To: <ROSSGEN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2000 11:18 PM Subject: [RossGen] Cemetery lookup PLEASE > Hi, > > I am possibly grasping at desperate straws. BUT, would SKS please have a > peek at the MI's for Dingwall ??? for the following, I have very little in > the way of dates, but here goes. > > Thomas and Ann STEWART (nee STEWART) no dates known, but the children I > know > of are as follows, I am hoping they may be named on the head stone: > > Donald - abt 1789-1875 Dingwall > Rev. Colin - 1800 Ferintosh - 1886 NSW Australia > William - 1805 Urquhart - 1877 Dingwall > Rev. Charles- 1807 Urquhart > Janet -not known but married James STEWART > Margaret -not known but married Colin MACKENZIE > Alexander- not known but dec. before 1877 > > AND > > Anne CAMERON (spinster) > born 22 Sep 1780 > died 27 Jun 1856 > death cert just says Churchyard Dingwall. > father John CAMERON & mother Anne CAMERON. > > I would be very grateful for any help. > Thanks in Advance > > > Regards > Andrea > in Melbourne Australia > "Only a genealogist regards a step backwards as progress" > > > > ==== ROSSGEN Mailing List ==== > To remove your email address from this list, visit this url: > http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cheps/maillist.htm > >

Hello Janet > Has anyone any information on the Macaulay family form the Isle of Lewis. Following are my MACAULAYs My 3rd Great grandmother: Annabella Macaulay Born 1 Feb 1810 (not verified) at Stornoway. Died: 29 Jan 1899 AGE: 89 Yrs. Buried 1 Feb 1899 Old Sandwick cemetery Stornoway Annabella married Kenneth MORRISON in Stornoway 12 Nov 1833. Her Father: Donald MACAULAY Born between 1777 - 1781. (Based on age on 1841 census) Occ: Ships Carpenter (From Annabella's Death Cert and 1841 Census) Her Mother: Catherine Previously: FERGUSON Maiden Surname: MACAULAY Born Between 1787 - 1791 (Based on 1841 Census) There are very few records for Lewis before 1800. Interesting website is: http://www.rootshebrides.com/index.php Andrea Mascis QC Canada ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jan & Ron" <JanRon.Brennan@btinternet.com> To: <ROSSGEN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2005 9:12 AM Subject: [RossGen] Macaulay

I have an ancestor CHRISTIANA MACAULAY, born about 1791 and is quoted on the 1851 census for England as born in Lewis Island. She married in Gravesend, Kent, England in 1810 to a John Walford. Has anyone any information on the Macaulay family form the Isle of Lewis. Regards Janet Brennan.

I am new to this list and have joined in order to help a cousin who does not have internet access. While I have done lots of English research, I am new to researching Scottish families. The family we are seeking immigrated to Queensland, Australia, in 1876. They were Alexander FRASER (born circa 1837) and Helen/Ellen BRAYSON or BREASON (born circa 1839). Their children included Isabella (1858), Jane (1859), Robert Brayson/Breason (1861), Alexander (1864), William (1866) and Daniel (1868). Robert Brayson was born at TAIN and I see that there were lot of Frasers in that area. Has anyone come across this family or does anyone have information on Frasers in Tain. Pam Cooper Qld, Australia --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.449 / Virus Database: 251 - Release Date: 1/27/2003

Hi listers, I will be visiting Lewis in June to see where my ancestors lived. They include Smiths (Tolsta), MacIvers ( Lower Barvas), MacDonalds ( Upper Shader) and Morrisons (South Galson). These people migrated from 1851 - 1863 to Ontario, Canada. I have been in touch with at least one relative in Barvas, who we will surely visit. Can anyone help me with determining where the relatives of the above families, who stayed in Lewis , might be buried and/or which churches they may have attended? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Dave

I thought this link might be useful to those researching family history on the isle of Lewis. It's a list of Historical Societies on the island. http://www.valewis.org.uk/val/directory/category/catprocess.php?act1=History All the best, Angus Macleod WEBSITE: www.torquil.net <http://www.torquil.net/> EMAIL: info@torquil.net

Thankyou Lachie; I have read every account of the 'Iolaire' I think. Also have communicated with the librarian at Stornoway to ascertain the names of the brothers who died. Four pairs of them. The whole thing a tragedy for so many young brave men and their families. In any case, I have worked back to the 1830's born generation, and found the following people, one of whom who must be related to my great grandfather. If anyone is researching these families and has any idea of a Glasgow connection through a sibling, could they reply to the list? From Leurbost, Lochs: Alexander MacKenzie and Catherine MacKenzie (ms MacKenzie) Farquhar Smith and Catherine McLeod FromTolsta, Stornoway: Donald MacLeod and Christina Murray Evander McIver and Christina MacKenzie From Shesader and Swordale Stornoway: John MacDonald and Isabella Munro Murdo MacAulay and Catherine MacDonald From South Dell, Barvas: Murdo McDonald and Ann McAulay Murdo Murray and Mary MacLeod It's a brick wall well and truly, and if anyone has any ideas about how to find the identity of an adopted child I would be glad to hear them. Thanks again List, Linda Hepburn Australia _________________________________________________________________ Update your mobile with a hot polyphonic ringtone: http://fun.mobiledownloads.com.au/191191/index.wl?page=191191polyphonicringtone

I have received some very valuable tips from the listers for which I am very grateful. What has also come out of the exchanges is the fact that I am not going to find an easy way to trace Hector Munro from Rosskeen. What has also happened is that I realise how much information gets lost from one generation to another. I have written a person account of my efforts to trace him with some of the historic happening at the time he lived in South AFrica. Is there a Munro society that might be interested in such a story for their records? I am happy to send it to any list member who might feel they could advise me on this one. David Moon Pietermaritzburg South Africa.

Hello Listers, It's a long time since I posted, so I'll try again. My ggrandfather was born to a Hebrides lass in Glasgow in 1860 and adopted. He was a cousin (or uncle) to two brothers who died when the 'Iolaire' sank. We have searched and found that the name would be McDonald, McIver, McKenzie, McLeod, MacAulay, Smith or Munro. We are still trying to find his birthname; can anyone help? Does anyone know of a woman of any of these names born around 1830 or 1840 from Barvas, Uig or Stornoway who may have had an illegitimate child in Glasgow in 1860? Slim chance I know, as those names probably cover half the population of the Hebrides. Thankyou, Linda Hepburn Australia Ps Lachie Munro thankyou so much for the wonderful music which arrived today. _________________________________________________________________ Buy want you really want - sell what you don't on eBay: http://adfarm.mediaplex.com/ad/ck/705-10129-5668-323?ID=2

Does anyone have access to the index to the 1841 census covering Tain & Nigg (possibly Rosskeen) in R&C? I'm trying to trace the following family: FRASER James, born Tain 1797 (making him about 44 in 1841), spouse nee MUNRO Catharine, born Rosskeen 1798 (married Rosskeen 1816) Children: all born Tain or Nigg Simon born 1818 (age in 1841 about 23) Christy born 1820 (about 21) John born 1821 (about 20) Mary born 1823 (about 18) Katharine born 1826 (about 15) Finlay born 1828 (about 13) Helen born 1830 (about 11) Anne born 1834 (about 7) Thank you! Wilmer in Canada

Yes David, There is a Clan Munro Association , you can find out more when you visit Storehouse of Foulis. Every year, members receive a magazine with various articles about clan history etc. The Editor is Alexander Munro Cave, The Cottage, Angram, York YO23.3PA. Email: alexandercave@alexandercave.free-online.co.uk (what a stupid Email address!!!) Lachie

I have enjoyed reading all the recent correspondence about the Munro interest in Ross-shire, and especially in and around Rosskeen, where my Munro interest lies. I for one would appreciate reading more postings when some of these questions or comments have been followed up. My own interest: Catharine Munro, born Feb 9 1798 Rosskeen (chr Feb 12), likely parents William Munro & Janet Campbell. Catharine (various spellings) married James Fraser in Rosskeen 9 Aug 1816. James was born Tain 1797, and the family lived in the Tain/Nigg area. Bill in Canada

Ditto for Alness and Evanton by the way, just hadn't noticed that they were missing before. Invergordon is mentioned in quite a few articles but the link is red which shows it dowsn't yet have an article of its own. ----- Original Message ----- From: Peter Reynolds To: ROSSGEN-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, April 18, 2005 10:01 AM Subject: Invergordon on Wikipedia There's much talk of Invergordon on here, and I wondered whether there was anyone willing/able to write an article on Wikipedia. There's one on the Invergordon Mutiny http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invergordon_Mutiny and one on Invergordon Football Club http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invergordon_F.C. But Invergordon itself is still awaiting its article (at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invergordon ) This is how you contribute to Wikipedia. Beware, it can be addictive! 1) It's best if you register, otherwise your contributions will just appear under your IP address (the part of the internet where you are located), which may not be unique to you . You should choose the degree of anonynimity that suits you best, e.g some people would call themselves "PeterReynolds" and do a wee autobiography on their "about" page, whereas others will call themselves "Sasunnach" and say nothing about themselves! On the other hand people can look and see what you have contributed to what articles and that will give them a picture of your interests. 2) Once registered, log in, click "Edit this Page", and start adding stuff. As you go on you will discover Wikipedia conventions, but you don't need to know anything much to get started! See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Introduction http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:How_to_edit_a_page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Be_bold Kind regards Peter Reynolds www.peterreynoldsbooks.co.uk

There's much talk of Invergordon on here, and I wondered whether there was anyone willing/able to write an article on Wikipedia. There's one on the Invergordon Mutiny http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invergordon_Mutiny and one on Invergordon Football Club http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invergordon_F.C. But Invergordon itself is still awaiting its article (at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invergordon ) This is how you contribute to Wikipedia. Beware, it can be addictive! 1) It's best if you register, otherwise your contributions will just appear under your IP address (the part of the internet where you are located), which may not be unique to you . You should choose the degree of anonynimity that suits you best, e.g some people would call themselves "PeterReynolds" and do a wee autobiography on their "about" page, whereas others will call themselves "Sasunnach" and say nothing about themselves! On the other hand people can look and see what you have contributed to what articles and that will give them a picture of your interests. 2) Once registered, log in, click "Edit this Page", and start adding stuff. As you go on you will discover Wikipedia conventions, but you don't need to know anything much to get started! See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Introduction http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:How_to_edit_a_page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Be_bold Kind regards Peter Reynolds www.peterreynoldsbooks.co.uk

There's much talk of Invergordon on here, and I wondered whether there was anyone willing/able to write an article on Wikipedia. There's one on the Invergordon Mutiny http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invergordon_Mutiny and one on Invergordon Football Club http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invergordon_F.C. But Invergordon itself is still awaiting its article (at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invergordon ) This is how you contribute to Wikipedia. Beware, it can be addictive! 1) It's best if you register, otherwise your contributions will just appear under your IP address (the part of the internet where you are located), which may not be unique to you . You should choose the degree of anonynimity that suits you best, e.g some people would call themselves "PeterReynolds" and do a wee autobiography on their "about" page, whereas others will call themselves "Sasunnach" and say nothing about themselves! On the other hand people can look and see what you have contributed to what articles and that will give them a picture of your interests. 2) Once registered, log in, click "Edit this Page", and start adding stuff. As you go on you will discover Wikipedia conventions, but you don't need to know anything much to get started! See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Introduction http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:How_to_edit_a_page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Be_bold Kind regards Peter Reynolds www.peterreynoldsbooks.co.uk

The 'Iolaire' was a double tragedy which some ROSSGEN subscribers may not know about. So many Scottish soldiers were killed in the First World War - about 26% of the total force (compared to 11% of the British Army as a whole), not to mention the wounded, so when it sank within sight of Stornoway, killing those from the islands who had survived, it was the last straw for their families, and it precipitated the last great emigration. Lachie

Hello to all on the list. I am a new member researching my husband's Forbes and Mackay ancestors. John Forbes (ploughman) m. Helen Mackay at Kincardine, Ross Shire in 1837 - both born in Kincardine according to census records. They lived at various times in the parishes of Tarbat by Fearn, Fearn, Tain, Edderton and Kincardine in Ross Shire. Children: Donald (b. 1838), Margaret (1840, my husband's great grandmother), Alexander (1841), Hugh (1843), Alexandrina (1853), Catherine (1855), Hector (1857), Helen (1861). Possibly some others. I would love to make contact with anyone else who has an interest in this family. Also I am hoping to find them on the 1851 and 1861 census to confirm whether I have the children correct. They were possibly at or near Fearn in 1851, and were definitely at Ardmore in the parish of Edderton in 1861. Helen Page, from the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.