Here's the response I received to my e-mail to replace Murdo.... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Reppke, Charles" <Charles.Reppke@argyll-bute.gov.uk> To: <cdwoodcock56@sympatico.ca> Sent: Monday, February 06, 2006 6:32 AM Subject: archivist thank you for your inquiry.you have been misinformed there is no proposal to transfer archive responsibilty to legal services.the proposal is to have a part time replacement who will continue to work for me as mr macdonald has done since 1996. charles reppke ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Privileged/Confidential Information may be contained in this message. If you are not the addressee indicated in this message (or responsible for delivery of the message to such person), you may not disclose, copy or deliver this message to anyone and any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it, is prohibited and may be unlawful. In such case, you should destroy this message and kindly notify the sender - Charles.Reppke@argyll-bute.gov.uk - by reply email. Opinions, conclusions and other information in this message that do not relate to the official business of Argyll and Bute Council shall be understood as neither given nor endorsed by it. All communications sent to or from Argyll and Bute Council may be subject to recording and/or monitoring in accordance with relevant legislation. This email has been scanned for viruses, vandals and malicious content. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.15.2/251 - Release Date: 2/4/2006

Is anyone else researching this McDonald family? Catherine McDonald in the 1861 census is my great-grandmother, but I am unable to find her brother John. According to family lore, he possibly went to New Zealand. Are Niel Seaton of the 1841 and Niel McDonald of the 1851 the same person? Did Allan McDonald marry unknown Seaton and then Mary (nee) McDonald. I think that Catherine McDonald 's maiden name is McLean (age 60 in 1841). I am at a total loss because of the common occurrence of McDonald in the records!! Can anyone help me sort it out? Thanks Mary Chapman 1841 Census Gott Isle of Tiree Archibald McDonald 84 Crofter Catherine McDonald 60 Catherine Seaton 7 Niel Seaton 5 1851 Census Gott Isle of Tiree John MacDonald Head Unm 50 Crofter employs one man Tiree Catherine McDonald Mother W 70 Retired Crofter Allan McDonald Br/law M 40 Ag. Lab. Mary McDonald Sister M 30 Ag Lab's wife and egg dealer John McDonald Nephew 2 Niel McDonald Nephew Unm 15 Ag Labs Son 1861 Census Gott Isle of Tiree John MacDonald Head Unm 60 Farmer of a Croft empl 1 man Tiree Blind Allen MacDonald Br/law M 50 Ag Lab Mary MacDonald Sister M 46 Farmer's sister John McDonald Nephew 12 Scholar Cath McDonald Niece 7 Scholar

Ann, No, no definitive answer yet. I also have a spreadsheet that contains the Cameron baptisms and marriages, which I got in Guelph. But I think that someone has done the whole parish register. Russ >From: "Ann Hentschel" <ann@ebtech.net> >Reply-To: "Ann Hentschel" <ann@ebtech.net> >To: SCT-ARL-TIREE-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: Re: [SCT-ARL-TIREE] Tiree OPR >Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2006 23:28:57 -0500 > >Hello Everyone: > >I don't know if anyone has answered this question yet but the Tiree OPR >Registers 1766-1774 are on Keith Dash's website www.keithdash.net . > >Regards, > >Ann Hentschel > > >============================== >Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. >Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: >http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx >

Hello Everyone: I don't know if anyone has answered this question yet but the Tiree OPR Registers 1766-1774 are on Keith Dash's website www.keithdash.net . Regards, Ann Hentschel

Hi Babs, If you have a hard copy of the Tiree OPR Register I would be grateful to know who transcribed the Register in the hope that I can make contact and perhaps acquire one myself. I could then make some photocopies which would be most helpful at the 2006 Gathering on Tiree. Really looking forward to the Gathering and meeting all those Tiree descendants. Regards. Nanette

I don't Russ, but I do have a hard copy. I'll dig it out and see if there is a name on it and let you know. Will you be on Tiree in May? Hope so. Babs

I seem to recall at the Guelph Gathering that someone had transcribed the Tiree OPR (parish records, births and marriages) in soft copy and was making it available on floppy. Does anyone know who that was? Russ McGillivray

Dear Christine Donald McDonald age40, crofter, son of Donald McDonald, crofter, deceased and Margaret McCallum, married my great aunt Janet Wotherspoon Galbraithat at Balevuilin, Tyree, on 13th June, 1905. She was drowned in Loch Bhasapol, Kilmaluig, Tyree 24th September 1936. Donald McDonald (widower of Janet Galbraith) died 7th June 1938 age 73. Son Angus McDonald present. I have got all this from Register House in Edinburgh and have not been able to find out what happened to the son . If you find out anything further back I'd be pleased to hear from you. Kind Regards, Erica ----- Original Message ----- From: "christine woodcock" <cdwoodcock56@sympatico.ca> To: <SCT-ARL-TIREE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2006 1:26 AM Subject: [SCT-ARL-TIREE] McLean/McDonald > Looking for information on my great great grandparents Malcolm McDonald (crofter and son of John McDonald and Mary McCallum) . Malcolm and Margaret were married Sept 11 1861 at Island House Tyree. They had 7 children: > 1.. John > 2.. Neil > 3.. Archibald > 4.. Donald > 5.. Mary Ann > 6.. Hugh > 7.. Marion > Any information would be greatly appreciated. > Many thanks > Christine > (Canada) > > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.14.24/244 - Release Date: 30/01/06 > > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.14.25/247 - Release Date: 31/01/06

Wonderful thank you Erica. I will keep you in mind as I search. ----- Original Message ----- From: "ERICA MCKELLAR" <ericamckellar@talk21.com> To: <SCT-ARL-TIREE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2006 3:30 PM Subject: Re: [SCT-ARL-TIREE] McLean/McDonald > Dear Christine > Donald McDonald age40, crofter, son of Donald McDonald, crofter, deceased > and Margaret McCallum, married my great aunt Janet Wotherspoon Galbraithat > at Balevuilin, Tyree, on 13th June, 1905. She was drowned in Loch > Bhasapol, > Kilmaluig, Tyree 24th September 1936. Donald McDonald (widower of Janet > Galbraith) died 7th June 1938 age 73. Son Angus McDonald present. > I have got all this from Register House in Edinburgh and have not been able > to find out what happened to the son . > If you find out anything further back I'd be pleased to hear from you. > Kind Regards, > Erica > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "christine woodcock" <cdwoodcock56@sympatico.ca> > To: <SCT-ARL-TIREE-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2006 1:26 AM > Subject: [SCT-ARL-TIREE] McLean/McDonald > > > > Looking for information on my great great grandparents Malcolm McDonald > (crofter and son of John McDonald and Mary McCallum) . Malcolm and Margaret > were married Sept 11 1861 at Island House Tyree. They had 7 children: > > 1.. John > > 2.. Neil > > 3.. Archibald > > 4.. Donald > > 5.. Mary Ann > > 6.. Hugh > > 7.. Marion > > Any information would be greatly appreciated. > > Many thanks > > Christine > > (Canada) > > > > > > ============================== > > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > > > > > > > > -- > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.14.24/244 - Release Date: 30/01/06 > > > > > > > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.14.25/247 - Release Date: 31/01/06 > > > ============================== > New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&ta rgetid=5429 > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.14.23/243 - Release Date: 1/27/2006 > >

Looking for information on my great great grandparents Malcolm McDonald (crofter and son of John McDonald and Mary McCallum) . Malcolm and Margaret were married Sept 11 1861 at Island House Tyree. They had 7 children: 1.. John 2.. Neil 3.. Archibald 4.. Donald 5.. Mary Ann 6.. Hugh 7.. Marion Any information would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks Christine (Canada)

Hi again Tiree folk, I received the information about the Canadian Fallen Heroes Foundation from Wallace and Jeanette Robertson of Winnipeg. It is a project to memorialize every Canadian, who died serving in the Military, by means of a poster with his or her photograph and short biography, to be displayed in perpetuity in an accessible, community location . Wallace and Jeanette will be travelling to Brandon today for the ceremony in honour of 46 fallen heroes of that area. Two of those are relatives of Wallace, an Uncle Harold Robertson and a cousin Harold McLean. Wallace is a direct descendant of the McLeans of "Manitoba House" in Balephuill, Tiree. The display is being held as follows; Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium University of Brandon Campus Brandon, Manitoba Monday, January 30th, 2006 Time: 7 to 9 P.M. Here is the URL for the Fallen Heroes website: http://www.canadianfallenheroes.ca Unfortunately, the searchable database for all 117,000 heroes is not functioning yet. But if you think that one of your relatives should be included in the project, you can contact the Foundation to see if they need you to send any information to them. There is no charge for their service. The project is a Canadian charity and any donations made to it are tax deductible. This is a short write up which I found on the Net: "According to Mark Norman, founder of the Canadian Fallen Heroes Foundation, "Canadians have a debt of immense gratitude to the men and women of our military who met our country's call in its time of need. We can never begin to repay them, but we can remember them, every ONE of them." And that is exactly what Norman and his Fallen Heroes Foundation have set out to do. Their goal is to produce one personal memorial print for all 117,000 Canadian men and women that have died in either the Boer War, WWI, WWII, or other UN peacekeeping missions." A full page newspaper spread has been published of the Brandon area Fallen Heroes, showing all 46 of their photographs. I will forward a copy to Scott Cameron for him to send out to his Tiree List (which does allow pictures). In addition to Wallace's relatives mentioned above, there is a George Fraser McLaurin being honoured who is related to the Lamonts of Cornaigbeg, Tiree (Peter Lamont who married Ann McLean and emigrated to Canada on the Conrad in 1851). There may be other Tiree descendants on the Brandon honour roll, but it is not obvious from the surnames listed. If you would like to see the names and photos for Brandon, but do not belong to Scott's List, I'm sure he will be glad to send you the pictures if you send him an email. Do let the List know if you are aware of any more Tiree descendants in Canada who have been honoured as Fallen Heroes in this worthwhile project. Sincerely, Louise MacDougall Vancouver Island, BC Canada

Hello everyone on the Tiree List, Since it's still January, I think I can just barely get away with sending out New Year's greetings, can't I? At the same time, though, I'm saddened to hear of Neil MacKinnon's passing. He was such a generous soul, sharing his photographs as he did. Last May, when I was launching the "Tiree Descendants in Manitoba" project in Brandon, Neil was so quick to make a special trip over to "Manitoba House" in Balephuill and arrange with the MacArthurs to take some wonderful photos of their place. There is a sign in their window that says "Manitoba" in remembrance of the McLeans who left that croft to become pioneers in Manitoba in 1878. One of these McLeans, Bard John McLean, married my grandfather's Aunt Flora McLean, so the photos were of special significance to me. My heartfelt condolences go out to Neil's family. In his generosity, Neil left a legacy of Tiree photographs that will long be treasured. Coincidentally, tomorrow, there is a remembrance ceremony happening in Brandon, Manitoba for "Canadian Fallen Heroes". It just so happens that two descendants of those "Manitoba House McLeans" will be honoured as war heroes. I will put the information about that project in a separate email. Looking forward to seeing many people who read this List at the Homecoming in Tiree in May, Louise MacDougall Vancouver Island, BC, Canada

Dear Clansmen ! Calling on all Clan Cameron family which includes Cameron and septs from Camerario to Taylor, including Canada's current Prime Minister Paul Martin and previous Prime Minister Joe Clark, it is time to become a Clan Cameron - Ontario member, regardless of your political patronage! http://www.clan-cameron.org/septs.html < Check out more surnames that belong to Clan Cameron ... close 100 surnames! The following names are a few that are associated with Clan Cameron: Chalmers Chambers Chlerich Chlery Clark Clarke Clarkson Cleary Cleireach Clerk Cummings (of Achdalieu) Dowie Gibbon Gilbert Gilbertson Gillonie Kennedy (of Lianachan) Leary Lonie Mac a' Chlerich Mac a' Cleireach MacAldowie MacAlonie Mac an Taillear MacChlery MacChlerich MacClair MacClear MacGillery MacGillonie MacGuillonie MacIldowie MacKail MacKell MacKenzie (of Onich and Ballachulish) MacKildowie MacLachlan (of Coruanan) MacLear MacLeary MacLerie MacMartin MacMasters (of Corrybeg) MacMhaolain MacOuildowy MacMillan (of Murlaggan and Caillich) MacOnie MacPhail MacPhee (of Glendessary) MacSorley MacSorlie MacUlrig MacVail MacVaile MacVaill MacVale MacVee (of Glendessary) MacWalrick Martin Martinus Paul Sorley Sorlie Stronach Taillear (of Cowal) Tayler (of Cowal) Taylor (of Cowal) As per attached is a the front page copy of Volume 28, Winter 2005, No. 4 Clan Cameron "The Ontario Piper" - 10 pages in total in the recent issue along with membership information. (Sorry, cannot include on Rootsweb) Clan Cameron Association Ontario Branch has several ambitious priorities including attracting heightened membership. For only $ 15.00 CDN you too can become a member by mailing today your name, address, telephone number, email and any message you wish to include along with a cheque or money order to: Pat Jansen 21 George Street Geulph, Ontario, Canada Guelph N1H 1S5 The Clan Cameron Association Ontario Branch executive and members look forward to your registration. If you know of someone who might be interested please forward this email with The Clan Cameron Association Ontario Branch compliments. Thank you and kindest regards, Sláinte!, Scott Cameron - Director - The Clan Cameron Association Ontario Branch http://www.clan-cameron.org/

Poor souls there in Canada. Here in the south - Minnesota that is - we are enjoying 42 degrees Fahrenheit marching towards 48 later this afternoon with bright, sunny skies, 12 mph of wind (which lowers the "feels like" temperature to 36.) On the 26th of January when we are frequently in the grips of below zero temps - WE'LL TAKE IT. Greetings to all Tireelean cousins. Babs

LOL...hi neighbour "cousin" Leanne...yes us CDNs have it pretty tough up here hibernating in our crofts during the cold winter...I like your idea Leanne....Happy Oz Day..sounds good to me for a reason to celebrate...then on Sunday we can celebrate Chinese New Year on the 29th, then on the 30th First of Muharram.... It was not that long ago that Ian from Oz came for shelter at the Piper Croft. Where is he now? Slainte, Scott (- 4 off the deck to the south!...supposed to hit + 7 by the weekend....another reason to celebrate!) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- Original Message ----- From: "Leanne Piper" <home@piper.ca> To: <SCT-ARL-TIREE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 1:03 PM Subject: {not a subscriber} Oz Day > > Just wanted to send greetings to all the Tiree List Ozzies out there - > Happy Oz Day - January 26th! It's too close to Robbie Burns Day, but > worth celebrating anyhoo. Any excuse for a barbie. I might even have > to open a bottle of Hunter Valley Shiraz to celebrate. Too bad Canadian > liquor stores don't stock better Australian wines - is that the best you > have to offer your Northern cousins??? > > Happy Birthday Oz...Bewdy! > > Cheers, > > Leanne in Guelph at minus 5 degrees celsius. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Greeting friends. A special note from Carol MacKinnon, daugther of Neil. Thank you Carol. Kindest regards, Scott jsc_runner@hotmail.com (re: MSN chat) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carol MacKinnon" <tiree1@hotmail.com> To: <j.scottcameron@rogers.com> Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 1:33 PM > Hello Scott, > Could you please pass on my heartfelt thanks to the people who have so > kindly e-mailed me about my fathers passing. Tiree's strong community at > home and around the world has helped our family so much. > The picture of myself and dad was taken last July. > Thank you, > Carol --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

http://web.archive.org/web/20010813035045/www.geocities.com/Heartland/Park/8997/agyllcensus.htm Pretty neat website. Cheers, Scott Cameron

Hello Keith, I thoroughly enjoyed your McDonald family history. However did you know so much plus the detail was excellent? Also enjoyed the photos submitted by Jim Murdock. Will you be at the Gathering on Tiree? It is on my "wish list" if a good seat sale comes along. Glenda McPhadden Franklin -----Original Message----- From: Keith Dash [mailto:dashjk@ozemail.com.au] Sent: January 8, 2006 12:57 PM To: SCT-ARL-TIREE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [SCT-ARL-TIREE] Emigration to Australia An account of the emigration of John Macdonald and his family from Tiree to Australia in 1853 has been posted on www.keithdash.net. _________________ Keith Dash Sydney, Australia

Thank you Lachie for the update, much appreciated! Cheers, Scott -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2006 4:58 PM Subject: "NEIL K MAC KINNON" HI THERE SCOTT A WEE CORRECTION ON FLORA'S ADDRESS FLORA MAC KINNON RATHAIDAN 4 BALEVULLIN ISLE OF TIREE ARGYLL SCOTLAND TELEPHONE NO. 01879-220416 KINDEST REGARDS LACHIE TYREE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Neil MacKinnon....Tiree's favourite photographer looks upon us today.... Saturday, January 14, 2005. Oh my Gordon, my heart is heavily burdened within seconds of your email arriving. It brings tears to my eyes as a type this email. I am so sorry and sad. Neil was such an inspiration to all and kept us all well connected to Tiree with his exceptional photographs. No doubt I will take time to reflect and give thanks for what Neil has afforded us all. I miss him dearly. Our special thoughts will be with Neil's spirit, Flora and their dear family and friends throughout the world. We will all miss his high spirited disposition dearly, speaking not only for myself, but for all that have benefited from meeting Neil. Even though I and many of us have never met Neil in person I personally and all that knew Neil felt a very strong personal connection to Neil and were warmly touched by Neil's enthusiasm. Life is such a precious time...make the most of it everyone. Love and God Bless. Thank you for all that you have brought us Neil. Your legend will live on. Scott Cameron and your friends of Tiree throughout the world. Friends, when I have more details I will be certain to forward to all. In my heart I know Neil is looking upon us today and forever giving thanks for having the good fortune to have met us and to have brought us all happiness into our lives through his special talents. Thank you Neil. We will forever miss you. Messages of condolences should be sent to: Flora MacKinnon Balemartine Isle of Tiree Argyll, Scotland PA77 http://www.isleoftiree.net/ http://www.isleoftiree.com/ www.tireegathering.com http://www.smo.uhi.ac.uk/~iodhlann/ Sláinte! Scott -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- Original Message ----- From: Gordon Scott To: Scott Cameron Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2006 3:14 PM Subject: Neil MacKinnon Dear Scott With a heavy heart I write to tell you that Neil MacKinnon died earlier today. Neil was my friend. His breezy good humour lifted many a sad day. Hi photographic contrinutions to IOTON and this web ring will be rememnered for many a day. Messages of condoloence should be sent to Flora MacKinnon, Balemartine, Tiree. I can't begin to tell you how sad I feel tonight. Please inform the web ring. Gordon Scott ------------------------------------------------------------------------------