Hi listers. . Would Dennis Reiter, who asked about the above, please et in touch with me as I have some information regarding them and their family. . leshorn@bushinternet.com . Many thanks Les Onich Inverness-shire

Janet: I have found a Robert Stewart born (1823) in the 1871 Census of Campbeltown, Argyll. His neice Elizabeth Campbell was living with him. He was a carter by trade but was dissabled by an accident. I can give you film # and page if you wish. I am afraid that's all the information gleaned from the census. Melonie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Janet Wilson" <janet.wilson@dcsi.net.au> To: <SCT-ARGYLL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2002 2:42 AM Subject: [ARGYLL] Stewarts of Appin > Has anyone come across Robert Stewart b. 1823, son of Donald Stewart and Ann (nee Livingstone). He married Ann McInnes. Family as follows: Coll b. 1858, Mary b. 1859, Alexander b. 1862, Lucy b. 1863, Mary Ann b. 1864, Catherine b. 1867, Margaret b. 1869, Janet b. 1871. > > I'd be pleased to make contact with anyone who knows of any of the above. > > - Janet. > > ______________________________

Wigtonshire is in South West Scotland the village of Port Patrick is only 12 miles by sea from Northern Ireland making it the closest part of Scotland to Ireland. It is not known now as Wigtonshire but comes under the regional title of Dumfries and Galloway the main town is Stranraer, which is a sea port for Northern Ireland. The Dumfries & Galloway family history society would be helpfull in your ancestral search if you want to look for there web site on www.google.com Jim McPherson

Hi, I have discovered on a memorial stone in a local cemetery in Annan, Ontario, Canada, that the place of birth of a relative was Wigstownshire, Scotland - or possibly Wigtownshire. I haven't been able to find it on any map or can't get it to come up on Multimap so it may not exist anymore. If anyone has any knowledge of this place, could you please let me know. Thank you. Lorraine

Hi listers. . Don't let this bit of journalistic bull... fool you. Yes, it makes a good story but is rather far from the current day truth. I can think of at least 6 Campbell families living in the area. . The NTS (National Trust for Scotland) have built a new Visitor Centre. There are at least 4 problems : . 1. it is rather close to some of the graves which has annoyed some locals. 2. it's somewhat bigger than we were led to believe and considerably larger than what it's replacing.. 3. the proposed signposting is a bit "over-the-top" especially in an area of scenic beauty. Locals have difficulty getting permission for ONE 2' x 2' sign to advertise their business let alone the number/size NTS propose. 4. some local shopkeepers/restauranteurs/cafe owners think it will take trade away from them. . As you can see a "continuing fued" is good for publicity. . Anyway I hope you'll all come and see our beautiful area and then you can make up your own minds. . Best wishes Les Horn Onich Inverness-shire

Has anyone come across Robert Stewart b. 1823, son of Donald Stewart and Ann (nee Livingstone). He married Ann McInnes. Family as follows: Coll b. 1858, Mary b. 1859, Alexander b. 1862, Lucy b. 1863, Mary Ann b. 1864, Catherine b. 1867, Margaret b. 1869, Janet b. 1871. I'd be pleased to make contact with anyone who knows of any of the above. - Janet.

Hi Laura, I have an Archibald McNeilage who was baptized 26/2/1801, son of John McNeilage and Katherine McLarty in Campbeltown - do you see any connection? Regards Tim in Ontario, Canada.

Hi List, My surname interest in Argyll is ARMOUR, MCCLEAN, MCGEACHY, MCCALLUM and MCQUISTAN / MACQUISTAN. General areas of Killean , Campelltown, and Sadell. The time frame about1868 back to 1700s. My first request is on a brick wall for the ARMOURs. John and Donald MCQUISTAN married ARMOUR girls. John to Catherine in 1868 in Killean & Kilchenzie. Donald to Ana / Annie on 24 Sep 1874 in Ogle Co., IL. I do believe these two are sisters, but not certain of that since there was ARMOURs in Illinois prior to the MCQUISTANs coming to America. Catherine born in 1845 in Scotland ( do not have better location ) and Ana born 29 Mar 1847 in Argyll. In about the latter 1868 this MCQUISTAN family removed themselves to relocate in the U.S. , in the U.S from Illinois to Iowa and then MCQUISTAN / ARMOUR and the MCQUSTAN / MCCALLUM to Nebraska. I am not sure how many ARMOUR family lived about the Argyll area in 1860, so a cenus request may be to much to ask with out better locations. Just hoping here that one of the listers know about the ARMOURs of the area. I am also wondering if the Marriage ST of Scotland do show parental information? I did find it on Scotsorigins and can order it through gro. I have never ordered one and wondered what it could tell me. Thank You in advance for any help. Kelley - Iowa, USA --------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? Try FREE Yahoo! Mail - the world's greatest free email!

In a message dated 3/11/02 8:05:17 PM Pacific Standard Time, SCT-ARGYLL-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > Researching McMillan,McPherson,MacKay, McBride/Brady,MacFarlane, McCallum, > Stewart, McWilliam, McLarty, McNair,Stalker/McStockair, and Downie from > Campbeltown, Saddell and Skipness and Killean and Kilchenzie,Argyllshire, > Scotland. Laura: My McKay family left Argyll- probably Campbeltown about 1770 for PEI. Given names used frequently were John, Archibald, Alexander, and Neil. If you have McKays from that era in Argyll, and these names are mentioned, please let me know. Thanks. Bonnie

Researching McMillan,McPherson,MacKay, McBride/Brady,MacFarlane, McCallum, Stewart, McWilliam, McLarty, McNair,Stalker/McStockair, and Downie from Campbeltown, Saddell and Skipness and Killean and Kilchenzie,Argyllshire, Scotland. Ancestors are; Charles McMillan/Mary McPherson married 1809 Margaret McFarlane possibly daughter of Dugald born about 1818 John McKay/Margaret McBride/Brady married 1808 Donald McCallum/Margaret McBride married about 1816 Matthew Stewart/Isabella McWilliam married 1800 John McLarty/Peggy McNair married 1786 Gilbert Stalker/McStockair/Mary McMillan married about 1780? Duncan Downie/Bella McMillan married about 1783? Laura ----- Original Message ----- From: <SCT-ARGYLL-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: <SCT-ARGYLL-D@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2002 6:01 PM Subject: SCT-ARGYLL-D Digest V02 #41

Early One Sunday morning just woken up and bleary eyed, I recieved a long distance phone call from a Mary MacDonald from Toronto asking me if I was related to a Hugh McPherson from Drumchapel, Glasgow. I replied that although Hugh was a common christian name in my family over the generations I did not know of any Hugh McPherson in Drumchapel and the enquery ended there. My McPherson ancestors came from Craignish Parish Mid Argyll 1758 to 1871 the last member being Hugh McPherson born Glassary 1794 widow of Annabella Livingstone remarried to Christian Muir in Craignish 1850 he died at Barracken farm, Craignish in April 1871. After speaking to an elderly cousin Hugh McPherson of Springboig, Shettleston,Glasgow I learned that there had indeed been a Hugh McPherson of Drumchapel in the family though he was by then dead and survived by a married daughter name unknown in Drumchapel. This is one of those really chance in a million requests, but I wonder if this Mary MacDonald of Toronto might read this message and get back to me now? Jim McPherson formerly of Kirkintilloch now Stirlingshire.

Mary, I too may have some McGREGOR ancestors. Does this ring any bells? 1. A.1 MCGREGOR was born Unknown. He married CATHERINE STEWART Unknown. She was born Unknown. Child of A. MCGREGOR and CATHERINE STEWART is: i. HELEN2 MCGREGOR, b. 27 Feb 1803, Fortingall, Perth, Scotland; d. Unknown; m. JOHN BUCHANAN, Bef. 1820; b. Abt. 1791, not in Perth, Scotland; d. Unknown. More About HELEN MCGREGOR: Date born 2: Abt. 1806, Perth, Scotland Census: 1851, Portnacroish Inn, Appin More About JOHN BUCHANAN: Date born 2: 1794, Duror, Appin Census: 1851, Portnacroish Inn, Appin Occupation: 1841, Publican Residence 1: 1841, Tynaline, Fortingall, Perth, Scotland Residence 2: Bet. 1821 - 1824, Bridge En Loch, Fortingall, Perth, Scotland Residence 3: Bet. 1826 - 1832, Tynaline, Fortingall, Perth, Scotland. Once again, Dorothy from Ontario ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron Harris" <rharris@interhop.net> To: <SCT-ARGYLL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2002 12:03 PM Subject: [ARGYLL] Another Surname to Add > Hello again Argyll List, > > I posted my surname interests yesterday, but I left one out. I just recently discovered that my great great great grandmother was Mary HOUSTON (sometimes looked like "Austin" on some documents) who married a McGregor. Their son, Dugald McGregor, was born abt. 1849 at Taynish Farm by Tayvallich, Argyll. HOUSTON not a local name, it seems. My Dad has a theory that it might be English, from a servant perhaps brought up from England by a laird to look after his Scottish household?? Anybody got any other theories or clues? Thankyou! > > Mary > > ______________________________

Hi, Mary, Copied here is the information of the family of James McMillan ( my gggrandfather through his daughter Janet). Do any of these connect with your family? If so, I have more information on their descendants and would be interested in discovering more about their roots. Dorothy, from Ontario 1. JAMES1 MCMILLAN was born Abt. 1807 in Argyleshire, Scotland, and died 14 Aug 1883 in Bosanquet: Ravenswood Cem.. He married MARION COOK 1 Feb 1834 in Kilcalmonell, Argyll, Scotland, daughter of JOHN MACCOOK. She was born Abt. 1817 in Scotland, and died 13 Jul 1888 in Enniskillen: Ravenswood Cem.. More About JAMES MCMILLAN: Census 1: 1871, Bosanquet Twp., Lambton Co. Census 2: 1881, Bosanquet Twp., Lambton Co. Occupation: 1834, Servant at Carubeg More About MARION COOK: Date born 2: 1804 Cause of Death: old age Census 1: 1871, Bosanquet Twp., Lambton Co. Census 2: 1881, Bosanquet Twp., Lambton Co. Children of JAMES MCMILLAN and MARION COOK are: i. MARY2 MCMILLAN, b. 2 Feb 1835, Kilcalmonell & Kilberry, Argyll, Scotland; d. 28 May 1903, Balcairn Cem., New Zealand; m. WILLIAM WYLLIE VALLANCE, Abt. 1865; b. 19 Dec 1812, Ayrshire, Scotland; d. 26 Mar 1894, Balcairn Cem., New Zealand. Notes for MARY MCMILLAN: "William and Mary farmed at Sefton, about 25 miles north of Christchurch. The Sefton Presbyterian Church (where I was married) was built from the proceeds of William and Mary's estate. There is a plaque inside the entrance with their names." I have details from Mary's will - she died 28 May 1903 (according to her headstone, she was 72 years old.) Beneficiaries included "three sisters in America" - Mrs Janet Watson, Mrs Marian Simmonds and Mrs Barbara Beath These sisters were to receive "all my wearing apparel, three brooches, three enlarged photographs of myself and my late husband and my knitted quilt with a fringe." Janet Watson also to get two rings and a niece, Miss Marian Simmonds, "my gold watch and chain". More About MARY MCMILLAN: Residence: Christchurch, N.Z. More About WILLIAM WYLLIE VALLANCE: Emigration: To Canada, then New Zealand in early 1860's Property: Bet. 1864 - 1865, Eligible to vote as owner of house & 74 acres of land in Ashley dist. adjoining Sefton ii. JANET MCMILLAN, b. 10 May 1839, Kilcalmonell & Kilberry, Argyll, Scotland; d. 18 Nov 1931, Bosanquet Twp., Lambton Co., ON: Ravenswood Cem.; m. JOHN WATSON, 30 Oct 1862, Lambton; b. 1830, Argylleshire, Scotland; d. 20 Jan 1885, Bosanquet: Ravenswood Cem.. Notes for JANET MCMILLAN: On being advised when she was in her nineties to take an afternoon nap, she replied, "I'll do no such thing. That would be a habit that would grow on me." More About JANET MCMILLAN: Census 1: 1871, Bosanquet Census 2: 1881, Bosanquet Census 3: 1891, Bosanquet Census 4: 1901, Bosanquet Twp., Lambton Co. Comment 2 1: 1st in line for drop of rum on voyage across Comment 2 2: 1842, came across when 3 Comment 3: brother Duncan lived with her Ethnicity/Relig.: Congreg/ Scot Residence: LRE L65 Bosanquet Twp., Lambton Co. Notes for JOHN WATSON: Date born 2: Bef. 6 Nov 1824, Killean Parish, Argyll, Sc Date born 3: 1825, Scotland Cause of Death: inflammation of the bowels Census 1: 1861, Bosanquet with brother David Census 2: 1871, Bosanquet Census 3: 1881, Bosanquet Emigration: Aft. 1830, Because born in Scotland Event 1: 1860, built house Medical Information: Dr. Hutton Occupation: farmer Property 1: 22 Sep 1854, Bought from David Watson S 1/2 L64 Bosanquet, 69 a. Property 2: 6 Mar 1895, mortgaged to Lambton Loan & Trust Co. S 1/2 L64, Bos. for $2000 Residence: LRE 65 Bos. iii. ARCHIBALD MCMILLAN, b. Abt. 1842, Ont? more likely Scotland; d. Abt. 2 Jan 1905, Lake Placid, New York; m. MARY ELIZABETH WOOD, Bef. 1879; b. Unknown; d. Abt. 1946. More About ARCHIBALD MCMILLAN: Emigration: Abt. 1867, To US from Ont Occupation: Steamer engineer - "Doris" Residence: Lake Placid, NY iv. BARBARA MCMILLAN, b. Abt. 1845, Scotland; d. 27 Nov 1916, Blackbird, Delaware; m. DANIEL BEITH, Bef. 1867, Blackbird, Delaware; b. Abt. 1835, Scotland; d. Abt. 29 Nov 1889. More About BARBARA MCMILLAN: Census: 1881, Bosanquet Twp., Lambton Co. Residence 1: May 1898, Blackbird, New Castle Co., Delaware Residence 2: Wilmington, Delaware More About DANIEL BEITH: Date born 2: Abt. 1831, Scotland Census: 1881, Bosanquet Twp., Lambton Co. Ethnicity/Relig.: Scot/Co Occupation: Farmer Residence: conc.15, 16 Bosanquet v. DUNCAN MCMILLAN, b. 1847, Ontario or Quebec; d. 8 Oct 1897, Ravenswood Cmty. More About DUNCAN MCMILLAN: Census 1: 1871, Bosanquet Twp., Lambton Co. Census 2: 1881, Bosanquet Twp., Lambton Co. Census 3: 1891, Enniskillen Twp., Lambton Co. with sister & brother-in-law, John Simmons Marital status: unmarried Residence: with sister Janet vi. MISEY MCMILLAN, b. 5 Jan 1853, Quebec; d. 6 Jan 1937, Enniskillen Twp., Lambton Co., ON:Oil City Cem.; m. JOHN SIMMONS, 14 Feb 1877, Res. of bride's father, Bosanquet; b. 18 Aug 1849, Ontario; d. 31 Jan 1918, Oil City Cem. c6, l16 Enniskillen Twp. More About MISEY MCMILLAN: Date born 2: 1848, Ontario Census 1: 1871, Bosanquet Twp., Lambton Co. Census 2: 1881, Plympton Twp, Lambton Co. Census 3: 1891, Enniskillen Twp., Lambton Co. Census 4: 1901, Enniskillen Twp., Lambton Co. Ethnicity/Relig.: 1891, Scottish Residence 1: Lot 23 C6 Enniskillen Twp.Residence 2: 1877, Bosanquet More About JOHN SIMMONS: Date born 2: 1846 Census 1: 1901, Enniskillen Twp., Lambton Co. Census 2: 1881, Plympton Twp, Lambton Co. Census 3: 1891, Enniskillen Twp., Lambton Co. Ethnicity/Relig.: English Occupation: 1877, Farmer Residence 1: 1877, Lobo, ON Residence 2: 1901, Conc 6, lot 23, Enniskillen Twp., Lambton Co. Marriage Notes for MISEY MCMILLAN and JOHN SIMMONS: Sarnia Observer, Feb. 23, 1877, p2 "On the 14th inst. by the Rev. R. Hay, at the residence of the bride's father Mr. John Simmons, late of Forest, to Marion, daughter of Mr. McMillan of Bosanquet." More About JOHN SIMMONS and MISEY MCMILLAN: Marriage 2: Rev. R. Hay vii. JAMES MCMILLAN, b. 1855; d. Bef. 1905. More About JAMES MCMILLAN: Comment 2: Off to make his fortune, never heard from again viii. JOHN MCMILLAN, b. Unknown; d. at young age. More About JOHN MCMILLAN: Occupation: Worked on boats. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron Harris" <rharris@interhop.net> To: <SCT-ARGYLL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2002 9:59 PM Subject: [ARGYLL] My Surname Interests > Hello Argyll List! > > > Well, it's about time I subscribed to this list! I was a small child in Argyll & lived in Tayvallich until I was 3 & my family came to Canada. All my extended family & ancestry is still there. Some of you might be connected to me somehow. Here are the families I am researching: > > FLETCHER: traditionally from Glen Orchy, some from Mull > > MCKINNON: Mull, Tiree & more > > MCPHAIL: Mull > > MATHESON: came up from Dumfries > > PATTERSON: Hebrides, originally from Ayr 1700s > > MCGREGOR > > LEITCH:Tarbert boat builders > > MCARTHUR > > MCMILLAN: Knap, Kilberry etc. > > HAMILTON: Knap, Kilberry & Kilcalmonell > > JOHNSTON(E): Kilberry & Kilcalmonell > > Just starting out on my Scottish roots, so don't expect me to be super knowledgeable when it comes to answering your questions, but I'll certainly try my best! > > Mary (Fletcher) Harris > > ______________________________

In a message dated 3/10/02 9:03:09 PM Eastern Standard Time, SCT-ARGYLL-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > Is there an excellent 18th Century map for Argyll? I > am seeking one which identifies what I believe to be > the "farms" by name. > These maps are mostly from the 19th century, but may list the farms of interest to you. You can view the maps on-line or purchase one "suitable for framing." <A HREF="http://www.old-maps.co.uk/">Old Maps</A>

Mary I too have a g.g.g. grandmother, Mary HOUSTON, but not the same as yours - she married John SMILLIE and may have lived in Ireland. Another g.g.g. grandmother, Ann HOUSTON (I do not know whether or not she was related to Mary) came from Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire, where a number of HOUSTON references can be found. Black's "Surnames of Scotland" states that the name is of territorial origin, from the old barony of that name in Lanarkshire. (The holders of that land were originally called PADUINAN.) The entry in Black's refers additionally to HOUSTONs (and spelling variants thereof) in Ayrshire, Caithness, Inverness-shire, Renfrewshire and Ross-shire, but not (as far as I can see) Argyll. Martyn ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron Harris" <rharris@interhop.net> To: <SCT-ARGYLL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2002 5:03 PM Subject: [ARGYLL] Another Surname to Add > Hello again Argyll List, > > I posted my surname interests yesterday, but I left one out. I just recently discovered that my great great great grandmother was Mary HOUSTON (sometimes looked like "Austin" on some documents) who married a McGregor. Their son, Dugald McGregor, was born abt. 1849 at Taynish Farm by Tayvallich, Argyll. HOUSTON not a local name, it seems. My Dad has a theory that it might be English, from a servant perhaps brought up from England by a laird to look after his Scottish household?? Anybody got any other theories or clues? Thankyou! > > Mary > > > ==== SCT-ARGYLL Mailing List ==== > ******************************************************************* > http://members.aol.com/theweeharp/argyll.htm is the Argyll GenWeb site > >

Hello again Argyll List, I posted my surname interests yesterday, but I left one out. I just recently discovered that my great great great grandmother was Mary HOUSTON (sometimes looked like "Austin" on some documents) who married a McGregor. Their son, Dugald McGregor, was born abt. 1849 at Taynish Farm by Tayvallich, Argyll. HOUSTON not a local name, it seems. My Dad has a theory that it might be English, from a servant perhaps brought up from England by a laird to look after his Scottish household?? Anybody got any other theories or clues? Thankyou! Mary

In Scottish Record Society Vol 91 there is the earliest census for Scotland. It is of the Argyll estate census ordered by John, 5th Duke of Argyll and the census was completed in August 1779. Apparently several different men were appointed to take the census. Therefore the information is not consistent from district to district. However, the information in several cases, is excellent. I have pulled out the McCallums listed in this census and will do a look up for McCallums only. Lois ===== My personal website: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~virginiawesttooregon The complete database of our family history: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~familylibrary/ __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Try FREE Yahoo! Mail - the world's greatest free email! http://mail.yahoo.com/

Is there an excellent 18th Century map for Argyll? I am seeking one which identifies what I believe to be the "farms" by name. Some of the locations of interest to me are in Kilmartin Parish: Airdaphurrachaisteil Airdaphuurrachladick Polltallock Bennan Upper Lergie Airdafuirchaistel Ederfine Glenhane Haynish Ormaig Badinachorach Ackrom Balligonin Kentrau As you can see the list is long. Am just interested in obtaining a map with as many of these locations on it as possible. Thanks so much Lois ===== My personal website: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~virginiawesttooregon The complete database of our family history: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~familylibrary/ __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Try FREE Yahoo! Mail - the world's greatest free email! http://mail.yahoo.com/

Hello - I am new to the list and am desiring to link with anyone doing research on the McCallum surname in Argyll. I believe that my Peter McCallum born about 1788 (who married Marion Robertson 24 Feb 1809 in Falkirk, Stirling and whose children were baptized in Stirling) was very probably from Argyll. The marriage record reads: Peter McAllam and Marion Robertston both in this parish irregr (Lines dated 24th Feb 1809) ------- If the information on the marriage record provides any significant clues, would you please advise me. For example what does "lines dated....." mean? What is "irregular"? --------------- The first son of Peter and Marion was named Daniel. The girl who is possibly the first daughter was named Margaret. However, there are several year gaps wherein children were likely born who were not recorded on the Presbyterian Church records. Thanks for any assistance you may be able to provide. Lois ===== My personal website: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~virginiawesttooregon The complete database of our family history: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~familylibrary/ __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Try FREE Yahoo! Mail - the world's greatest free email! http://mail.yahoo.com/

Hello Argyll List! Well, it's about time I subscribed to this list! I was a small child in Argyll & lived in Tayvallich until I was 3 & my family came to Canada. All my extended family & ancestry is still there. Some of you might be connected to me somehow. Here are the families I am researching: FLETCHER: traditionally from Glen Orchy, some from Mull MCKINNON: Mull, Tiree & more MCPHAIL: Mull MATHESON: came up from Dumfries PATTERSON: Hebrides, originally from Ayr 1700s MCGREGOR LEITCH:Tarbert boat builders MCARTHUR MCMILLAN: Knap, Kilberry etc. HAMILTON: Knap, Kilberry & Kilcalmonell JOHNSTON(E): Kilberry & Kilcalmonell Just starting out on my Scottish roots, so don't expect me to be super knowledgeable when it comes to answering your questions, but I'll certainly try my best! Mary (Fletcher) Harris