Hi Barrie Who are your Cairnes and where did they settle?. Regards Eileen Troutman

Thanks for the Cairns enquiry Eileen The following children were listed in a family Bible John Cairns b. 1800 in Argyllshire married Margaret Malloy abt 1820 in Canada or Scotland unknown. Margaret born in Argyllshire. John and Margaret settled on their land in Nobleton, King Township, York County, in 1822 (location is notth of Toronto, Ont. John & Margaret are buried in St. Andrew'a Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Nobleton. John's brother Donald married Margaret's sister Isabella. Children of John & Margaret are; Nancie b1827 Isabella b1829 Neil b1831 Mary b1832 Thomas b1835 Flora b1836 married Donald (Daniel) Wilkie (My Greatgrandparents) Adam b1839 Jannett b1840 Elisabeth b1842 William b1844 Donald (Daniel) b1846 Martha b1848 James b1850 Agnes Maloy 1861 Many of the children of the Nobleton settlers moved to Bruce County, ONt as did Donald & Flora Wilkie, then they moved to Sask as the railway opened up homesteads. Any information on the Cairns family is greatly appreciated Barrie Also searching McQuilkan (Wilkie) of Argyll

Hi All, I've been prowling the wills site in hopes that some of the ones I'd like to have will show up. Not much yet, but in narrowing the relationships, I acquired two different pages last night for a Nanny Johnston alias Fletcher of Luing with next of kin as John Johnston (1850). Neither at the moment seem to be mine, but my actual question is ~ Since there always seem to be information on other wills when you download the page(s) you need, has anyone started a site for sharing of the non-essential names? Rather like the BMD site, but exclusive to wills maybe? Or possibly the kind folks that host the BMD site can create another link now that these wills are becoming available through the net? Last question - has our host for the Argyll web pages been ill? I've had so much difficulty with the links through the Argyll web pages of late, I just wondered. Hoping all are having a very successful hunt ~ Joy, USA

On Fri, 27 Jun 2003 you wrote: I have a Neil Campbell b c 1809 in Argyll married in Ontario to a Flora Johnston, with six children, all born in Ontario also looking for descendants of John Campbell & catherine McCorquhodale, to whom I have Duncan b 1838 in Dallaveck died 1888 in Port of Monteith,married 1857 Mary Stewart b 1830 in Callander daughter of Robert Stewart 1793 in Blairgarrie Callander & Margaret Drummond b 1798 in Callander children born to Duncan are:- [1] John b1858 Kilninver m aft 1881 Polly Cater - 4 children [2] Campbell b 1860 Kilninver [3] Robert b 1862 Kilninver m Kate Stewart - 3 children [4] James b 1863 Kilninver [5] Hugh b 1865 Ardchattan m 1897 Ann McNaughton of Dullater b 1870 Comrie - 2 children [6] Duncan b 1867 Ardchattan [7] Margaret Jane Drummond b 1868 d 1868 Kilmadock [8] Elizabeth Stewart b 1871 Port of monteith m 1893 James William Dunlop b 1869 can anyone relate to this family My answer Neil Campbell born either 1808 or 1809 in Argyll, Scotland married Flora Johnston in NY State had the following children 1. Isabella Campbell born NY State in 1836 2. Flora Campbell born in Ont 1838 3. Mary Campbell born in Ont 1840 4. Malcolm Campbell born in Ont Feb 11, 1843 5. Archie Campbell born Apr 27, 1845 in Ont 6. John Campbell born 1847 in Ont 7. James Weir Campbell born Aug 1, 1849 Ont Neil Campbell's second wife was Jane McDiarmid I am descended from Archie Campbell but have bmd info on all the other lines. I am almost sure we are related, please get in touch with me offline at Free2beJudi@yahoo.com. Judi McRae in Tacoma WA USA

My Wilkie (McQuilkan) family came to Canada from Skipness, Argyllshire. According to a Clan's map of Scotland, Skipness was Campbell country. Does this mean the Campbells were Royalty representives ie were they the landlords.Yes I'm confused so a brief explanation would be appreciated. Also searching the Cairns name from Argyllshire Thankyou Barrie at bwilkie@dunmac.com Nova Scotia Canada

William KELLY (1870 - 1905) married Helen McDIARMID WALLACE (1869 - 1905) in Campbeltown in 1896. I have traced most of their descendants and a number of their ancestors, but would be interested in the families of their siblings, and more detail about their ancestors. Summary information follows: KELLY William Kelly was the son of Donald KELLY (1845 - 1882), a blacksmith and Elizabeth McMURCHY (1849 - 1926). Donald and Elizabeth had at least nine children between 1870 and 1881, some of whom died as infants. I am interested in finding out about: Jane b 1871 married an Alexander McINTYRE and had at least one son called Donald. James (1873 - 1950) married a Helen BROWN and had at least one son, probably also named Donald John b 1874 Mary / Maria Ann b 1877 Donald b 1881 WALLACE Helen McDIARMID WALLACE was the daughter of Archibald WALLACE (1834 - 1887) and Mary McDIARMID (1837 - ?) and had at least five siblings as follows: Marion (1859 - 1884) married James DOUGLAS and had three sons, William, Wallace and James Mary b 1861 married Henry O'HARA Catherine b 1866 married a BRODIE Archibald and Alexander died in infancy Does anyone recognise any of these people? I would, as always, be delighted to exchange information Sarah Galbraith sarah.galbraith@appleton.globalnet.co.uk

Hi List A Mark Aitcheson e-mailed North Argyll Extracts re the AITCHESONs on the 1841 Census. However, when replied to the e-mail was returned "This user does not have an account with Yahoo.com." If Mark subscribes to the list, or if anyone knows him, would he please get in touch with me with a valid e-mail address. I will then ensure he gets the reply. Best Wishes Les --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I have a Neil Campbell b c 1809 in Argyll married in Ontario to a Flora Johnston, with six children, all born in Ontario also looking for descendants of John Campbell & catherine McCorquhodale, to whom I have Duncan b 1838 in Dallaveck died 1888 in Port of Monteith,married 1857 Mary Stewart b 1830 in Callander daughter of Robert Stewart 1793 in Blairgarrie Callander & Margaret Drummond b 1798 in Callander children born to Duncan are:- [1] John b1858 Kilninver m aft 1881 Polly Cater - 4 children [2] Campbell b 1860 Kilninver [3] Robert b 1862 Kilninver m Kate Stewart - 3 children [4] James b 1863 Kilninver [5] Hugh b 1865 Ardchattan m 1897 Ann McNaughton of Dullater b 1870 Comrie - 2 children [6] Duncan b 1867 Ardchattan [7] Margaret Jane Drummond b 1868 d 1868 Kilmadock [8] Elizabeth Stewart b 1871 Port of monteith m 1893 James William Dunlop b 1869 can anyone relate to this family

Hello Listers, On several occasions I have seen the following information written in the Baptismal Records of the OPR's. ie: Flora, daughter of Agnes McKenzie and John Graham. Donald McKenzie took the vows. Does this indicate an irregular Marriage? The parents went on to have several more children, all Baptized in the same Parish. Would appreciate some opinions as to the meaning. Thank you, Mary

Sarah . My grandfathers brother Malcolm Campbell married a Margaret Galbraith, she was the daughter of a Neil Galbraith and Isabella McMillan from Saddell, Malcolm died and Margaret remarried an Alexander McCallum. I have found some of Margaret's children (from both marriages) marrying in the early1900's. I am happy to give you what information I have if you think it fit's to your sheets. Regards Stewart Campbell ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sarah Galbraith" <sarah.galbraith@appleton.globalnet.co.uk> To: <SCT-ARGYLL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2003 10:46 AM Subject: [ARGYLL] Interests in South Argyll - Killean, Campbeltown, Southend, Saddell & Skipness > I am subscribing to this list after a gap of some years, so will post my interests again in a series of short messages over the next few days. > > Almost all of my ancestors come from the Kintyre peninsula of Argyll, and I too was born and brought up there. I think that you already have some pretty knowledgeable people subscribing to this list, but I'd be happy to help, if I can, with place names, pronunciations etc. > > Sarah Galbraith > Cheshire, England > > > ==== SCT-ARGYLL Mailing List ==== > ********************************************************************* > GenUKI Argyll home page http://www.roe.ac.uk/genuki/argyll/index.html > >

Hi, First time on this list. I would like to try and trace any information on the McBrides of Kilfinnan, particularly a John McBride b. 1850-51, father Duncan, mother Jane (?). Duncan's occupation is given as carter. Thanks. Michael

I am writing in regards to the Campbell name listed on this site. Also listed was the name Livingstone. My ancestors surname was Livingston. My great great grandfather was Duncan born 1815, had a brother named Alexander, sisters, Margaret, Sarah, Mary, Flora and brothers John who married a Mary Campbell. They were all christian at Kilbride-Kilmore Parish in Argyll, Scotland. Any help would be appreicated. DMc9087913@aol.com

Message posted to list; e-mail address of Karen Dickerson not working Karen Not sure I can help further with this [links to John SMITH, Campbeltown, 18th century]. I've never found a death record or gravestone for Malcolm Smith, and so have not been able to identify his parents with any confidence. The records of the Duke of Argyll's tenants in Kintyre in 1792 list the following family, and he might be this son of Duncan Smith and Mary Kelly - but no real proof. Knockhantybeg Duncan Smith 48 Mary Kelly 40 Neill 18 John 16 Janet 12 **Malcolm 10** Duncan 4 Sorry I cannot be of more help Best regards Sarah

MUIR & STEWART Arthur MUIR and Mary STEWART had children Christina, Alexander, Janet, Agnes, Arthur, James, John, Hugh and Mary Jane between 1846 and 1868 in Campbeltown. Hugh (1863 - 1928) is my ancestor, and considerable research has been done on his family, but my knowledge about the other children is pretty scant. If any others are researching this family, I'd be happy to exchange information. SMITH & SHEARER Hugh MUIR's (1863 - 1928) wife was Ellen SMITH (1861 - 1936), and she was the daughter of Malcolm SMITH of Islay (1826 - 1871) and Ellen or Helen SHEARER (1837 - 1865) This couple had children Elizabeth (born 1859), Ann (1863) and Dugald (1865) in addition to Ellen, and there may have been others. I have no knowledge of the families of Elizabeth, Ann or Dugald, and would welcome the opportunity to exchange information. To ensure that we don't duplicate work, I should point out that I have the 1881 census, and have transcribed most of the relevant birth, marriage and death records for the direct ancestors, and some of those for siblings. With thanks for any help and advice Sarah Galbraith Cheshire, England

I am subscribing to this list after a gap of some years, so will post my interests again in a series of short messages over the next few days. Almost all of my ancestors come from the Kintyre peninsula of Argyll, and I too was born and brought up there. I think that you already have some pretty knowledgeable people subscribing to this list, but I'd be happy to help, if I can, with place names, pronunciations etc. Sarah Galbraith Cheshire, England

Hi List Some more from me .. I am trying to extend my scant knowledge of my CAMPBELL connection from Morvern. After the recent very interesting postings about names, I suspect that I have a naming oddity in a Peggy who is not a Margaret (Margaret = Meg = Peg) but a Mary. This could arise because she was called Margaret by her parents (and subsequently Peggy) and that the records listed her as Mary because of the translation to English of the gaelic names which sound similar to the non-native speaker. I am interested in a CAMPBELL family from near Lochaline in MOR ARL which I believe was: John CAMPBELL & Katrine LIVINGSTONE Issue: Mary c 1805 (my Peggy) Alexander c1815 (possibly) Duncan c1816 (possibly) One of these boys may have had a daughter Barbara. Peggy CAMPBELL married Dugald McLACHLAN c1823. These are my gggrandparents. Any connections out there? Anne Maye.

To Anne BAIN who is looking for info on Alexander McLACHLAN .. Have you tried the indexes to the shipping records for NSW for Assisted Immigrants? Depending on where you live, these are in many University Libraries and Family History Groups have them if you cannot get to the State Library in Sydney or the State Records at the Rocks in Sydney. They would have them at the SAG in Sydney and other state Genealogical Socs would also have them. Anne Maye.

Hi List Have been continuing to tie myself in knots with my McLACHLANS and their connections and generally lurking. A query .. There is a grave with a headstone in Keil cemetery at Lochaline with a simple inscription in gaelic. It is for the Bard, Iain McLachlainn 1804-1874. Is this the Dr John McLACHLAN of Rahoy, son of Robert McLACHLAN of Rahoy, and brother-in-law of John SINCLAIR of Lochaline? Anne MAYE in chilly Armidale NSW OZ.

Hello Listers, Searching Fergusons in the area, is there anyone with Fergusons in their tree. I am particularly interested in those before 1760. Thanks in advance, Luis. --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month!

Christine wrote > Originally I am from Kinlochleven, not very often there are many queries > about it! I have a couple of books on Kinlochleven as well, but none give > the names of any of the folks, my own grandfather was there at the time you > question about, and from what I gather it was a pretty wild place, through > research etc. Here's another query for you then Christine. I have been spending lots of time and money finding family on Scotlandspeople to see if I can bring them up to more recent times. My original family was LIVINGSTONE from Ballachuilish, but I notice from my recent research that Donald and Annie McGILLIVRAY (nee Cameron), John and Lucy McGILLEVRAY (nee Robertson), Elsie SUCKSMITH (nee Mitchell) Christina SUCKSMITH (nee McGILLIVRAY), her daughter Joan Sucksmith, and Helen McGILLIVRAY (nee Chisholm) and son Ian McGILLIVRAY all died in Kinlochleven (or it was their usual residence at date of death) in the 1922-1951 period. Do you know of them or their descendants - I'd love to have contact with a member of the family. Any help you can give would be most appreciated. Regards Kaye Saunders Dunedin, New Zealand --