This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/TeC.2ACE/1146.2.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Jerry ,I'm sorry I can't help you out ,but my McNeills came over much earlyer.1903.We did have a James ,but he died in the old country. yours truly Albert

Hi Rick I can give you some general answers, without knowing in detail the local places you mention. You can get information on Scottish counties at http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/sct/ Click on Invernesshire and you get a list of parishes and other information. You can look up Scottish placenames on http://www.scotsorigins.com/ Spelling may be a problem, but often you can find out which parish it belongs to. As for the same child being born in 2 places, that appears often because the birth was registered in the father's parish and the mother's parish. Regards Sheena ----- Original Message ----- From: "sequoia" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2004 7:43 AM Subject: [SCT-INV] Stupid Geography Questions > Since posting a general inquiry on this list a week or two ago, I have had some very helpful replies, from some very generous and kind people. I have tried to reply to everyone with my appreciation, but in case I neglected to do so, thank you all so much. > > I have been struggling to grasp the names of all the places; including not only where they are, but what they are. I have been shopping around for a map of the area, that had some detail. I purchased one today, which I thought seemed pretty good, but it still seems to be missing many of the names I'm looking for. I have also been trying to describe locations for births, and don't seem to know how to properly label them. > > Let me throw out a few questions, and please forgive me if they seem really stupid. I'm a long way away in Northern California, USA. > > 1. First off, what exactly is INVERNESS? I have seen it described as a shire, a county, and a burgh. If you write it, what is the proper label to give it? > 2. Is the ISLE OF SKYE a district of Inverness? I know it's an island and obviously a logical way to describe any place on it (as in duh!), but is it an official area or district? > 2. I know PORTREE is a town, but is also something else, like a parish? > 3. I believe that SNIZORT is a parish, but is it also something else? One of my ancestors (Malcolm McLeod) was listed on a couple of censuses as born there. I have seen this listed as "Snizort Parish, Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland." This seems wrong, and if it is, how should it be described? > 4. What is KILMUIR? Is it a parish, a district or a town? (Same question for all these below.) > 5. What is GORTENCRAIG? > 6. What is TORMICHAG? > 7. What is COILLEMORE? > 8. What is BALMEANACH? > 8. What is SUSHNISH? > 9. Are any of these places, whatever they are, near to each other? Elizabeth Dulaig sent me some Old Parish Records, and it appears that children of the same family seem to have been listed as being born in a number of these different places. Does that make sense? > 10. Elizabeth also sent me somecensus records listing PORTREE, with GORTENCRAIG, COILLEMORE, and TORMICHAG. Is Portree the larger area and these other areas district of it, or is it the other way around? > > If anyone could help me with any of these questions, I would appreciate it. If anyone is annoyed at my stupidity, I apologize. These are really bugging me and I really want to understand, not to mention be able to properly document everything. > > Rick Waggener > Walnut Creek, California, USA >

Hoping someone can help. On the Scotlandspeople I found the marriage of Catherine Fraser and James MacDonald 02 November 1822 in Inverness, Inverness, but there was no image available. Can anyone explain why? Is the 1841 or 1851 census of Inverness indexed as I am hoping to find Catherine and James MacDonald with daughter Margaret MacDonald (christened 1825 in Inverness) and possibly other siblings. In 1825 James was a labourer residing in Kingmylies. Any help appreciated.

Hello everyone. My name is Lis and I am new to the list and new to research in Scotland. I am hoping to find marriage and death details and baptism records of a number of my father's ancestors from the Ardersier area. I do have some of the birth records and marriage details from the Scotland govt site. I am hoping that someone on the list is researching one/some of the names: BEATON; CAMPBELL; CLARK; DALLAS; DOBBINS; FRASER; MCDONALD; MCGRUER; MCKILLICAN; ROSS The people I know about but am hoping to find more on are: William ROSS b.? who married Margaret MCDONALD 3rd December 1841 Ardersier These are my great-great grandparents I am seeking the birth dates and to confirm the parents of this couple It is possible that Margaret McDonald was the daughter of Hugh MCDONALD a Grocer & Ann CAMPBELL It is possible that William Ross had been married before and had other children in Ardersier. In early records he is described as a Mason, later a Farmer and later still as a Contractor. William Ross & Margaret McDonald had: Hugh ROSS b. 17th December 1842 in Ardersier Hugh became a Minister of the Free Church of Scotland and married Isabella CLARK in Fort George Ardersier 1st June 1871 Isabella CLARK b. 9th Sep 1845 Ardersier d. 6th Oct 1888 Kilmarnock was the daughter of William Scott CLARK & Isabella MCKILLICAN William Scott Clark married Isabella McKilican 25th October 1844 Ardersier Isabella McKillican b. 5th Sep 1818 at Braicklaich d. 12th June 1858 Fort George Ardersier was the daughter of James MCKILLICAN (b. 1754 d. 1844) & Isobel/Isabella DALLAS (possibly b. 26th June 1797 to John Dallas & Margte Clark) William Scott Clark b. about 1818 or earlier, d. 31st May 1873 Fort George Ardersier was the son of James CLARK a Farmer & Margaret MCDONALD William S Clark was a General Merchant and later a Govt. Contractor Other children of William Scott Clark & Isabella McKillican: William CLARK b. 18th Aug 1847 Ardersier Donald CLARK b. 21st May 1850 Ardersier Emilia Margaret CLARK b. 29th Feb 1852 Ardersier Alfred George CLARK b. 12th June 1853 Ardersier Other children of James McKillican & Isobel Dallas: James McKillican b. 24th June 1814 at Muir of Breachly (Moor of Braicklaich) Catharine McKillican b. 30th Dec 1815 Braicklaich - married Angus MCGRUER William McKillican b. 25th Sep 1820 Braicklaich in Petty parish - married Elizabeth DOBBINS Ann McKillican b. 27th Sep 1822 at Braicklaich - married Thomas FRASER Elspet b. 23rd Feb 1827 Braicklaich - married Allan BEATON Apologies for the length of this email but thought it might help to give the details I do have. Regards, Lis Warwood (nee ROSS) Australia

Since posting a general inquiry on this list a week or two ago, I have had some very helpful replies, from some very generous and kind people. I have tried to reply to everyone with my appreciation, but in case I neglected to do so, thank you all so much. I have been struggling to grasp the names of all the places; including not only where they are, but what they are. I have been shopping around for a map of the area, that had some detail. I purchased one today, which I thought seemed pretty good, but it still seems to be missing many of the names I'm looking for. I have also been trying to describe locations for births, and don't seem to know how to properly label them. Let me throw out a few questions, and please forgive me if they seem really stupid. I'm a long way away in Northern California, USA. 1. First off, what exactly is INVERNESS? I have seen it described as a shire, a county, and a burgh. If you write it, what is the proper label to give it? 2. Is the ISLE OF SKYE a district of Inverness? I know it's an island and obviously a logical way to describe any place on it (as in duh!), but is it an official area or district? 2. I know PORTREE is a town, but is also something else, like a parish? 3. I believe that SNIZORT is a parish, but is it also something else? One of my ancestors (Malcolm McLeod) was listed on a couple of censuses as born there. I have seen this listed as "Snizort Parish, Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland." This seems wrong, and if it is, how should it be described? 4. What is KILMUIR? Is it a parish, a district or a town? (Same question for all these below.) 5. What is GORTENCRAIG? 6. What is TORMICHAG? 7. What is COILLEMORE? 8. What is BALMEANACH? 8. What is SUSHNISH? 9. Are any of these places, whatever they are, near to each other? Elizabeth Dulaig sent me some Old Parish Records, and it appears that children of the same family seem to have been listed as being born in a number of these different places. Does that make sense? 10. Elizabeth also sent me somecensus records listing PORTREE, with GORTENCRAIG, COILLEMORE, and TORMICHAG. Is Portree the larger area and these other areas district of it, or is it the other way around? If anyone could help me with any of these questions, I would appreciate it. If anyone is annoyed at my stupidity, I apologize. These are really bugging me and I really want to understand, not to mention be able to properly document everything. Rick Waggener Walnut Creek, California, USA

Dear Listers I am looking for Marjorie STEWART m. Donald GRANT (or equivelent given names in Gaelic) circa 1680 to 1700 or perhaps earlier. Any suggestions or help most appreciated. Cheers Viivien

Greetings, This is my first post on this list. My great-greatgrandfather, John McDonald, was born about 1770 on the Knoydart peninsula in western Inverness-shire. John married Nancy MacKinnon and they had at least seven children, all born in Knoydart. Three of the children (including my great-grandfather) immigrated to Canada, and the other children immigrated to Australia. I am hoping to be able to find John and Nancy's marriage date and location. This is where I need some help. I have no idea which parish to search, assuming they married in Knoydart about 1795. Can anyone help? Would this parish have been microfilmed by the Mormon Church? Also, I believe that the Canadian immigration took place around 1853 so presumably the children should show up on either the 1841 or 1851 Knoydart Census [the children who immigrated to Canada were: John, Archibald, and Roderick (my great-grandfather)]. Again, can anyone point me in the right direction so that I may obtain the Census from the Mormon microfilm records? I hope to hear from someone in this regard. Sincerely, Joan Chapman (nee MacDonald) Montreal, Canada

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Scott, Cameron, Parks Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/TeC.2ACE/19.127.228.528.1 Message Board Post: Where did John Scott and Mary Cameron live? I'm looking for those who settled in Western Pennsylvania.

I am trying to find the family of ; Alexander McDonald (1829- ) born in Fodderty, Ross shire, son of Donald McDonald & Ann McKay. He married Rachel Matheson (1839-1912) in Dalnacroich, Fodderty, Ross shire, daughter of Roderick Matheson and Mary McDonald. He was a Master Tailor, the family lived at Bridgend, Fodderty, Carnoch, Ross shire Children of Alexander McDonald and Rachel Matheson are: Donald McDonald, born 19 June 1867 in Fodderty, Ross shire. Roderick McDonald, born 8 February 1869 in Fodderty, Ross shire. John McDonald, born 20 August 1870 in Fodderty, Ross shire. Ann McDonald, born 2 March 1872 in Fodderty, Ross shire. Angus McDonald, born 18 March 1874 in Carnoch, Ross shire. Mary McDonald, born 1877 in Fodderty, Ross shire. James McDonald, born 1880 in Fodderty, Ross shire. Any matches or ideas ? Kyle McAllister

Seeking information about Niel Macpherson b1713, d 1795, buried Cawdor Church Cemetery, his wife Jean McAndrew (1717-1814)and Tirfogrean (on The Streens), where they lived. Second son James was factor to Cawdor estates for many years, living first in Cawdor and then Ardersier. Kind regards John L Macpherson (in Mittagong, Australia)

Trying to find information about Knoydart Glenelg Inverness-shire families with surnames/connections MacDonald, Matheson, MacLean, MacInnesassociated at one stage with Glen Airor/Airor/Earar, also ?Lees?, Inverguseran.

Hi List, Could SKS please tell me what "Glaick" may mean? This is in the context of the place/farm "Glaick of Tollie" on the old 1881 map. Many thanks once again, Rosemary, NZ

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Dunbar, Grant, Rose, MacKenzie, Cook Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/TeC.2ACE/1183 Message Board Post: Looking for to people with Alexander Dunbar was born 3 FEB 1758 in Croy, Inverness, Scotland, and died 4 JAN 1832 in Hopewell, Nova Scotia. He was buried UNKNOWN in Elgin Pioneer C. N.S.. He was the son of 2. Hugh Cook Dunbar and 3. Margaret Rose. He married Elizabeth Grant 6 FEB 1782 in Glen Urquehart, Scotland, daughter of William Grant and Ann McIntosh. She was born 1 MAY 1762 in <Croy, Inverness, Scotland>, and died UNKNOWN in Lorne, Pictou Co, NS, Canada. She was buried UNKNOWN in , Pictou Co, NS, Canada. Children of Alexander Dunbar and Elizabeth Grant are: i. Isobel Dunbar was born 25 NOV 1782 in Inverness, , Invernesshire, Scotland, and died UNKNOWN in Probably died as infant in Scotland. ii. John Dunbar was born 17 JAN 1784 in Inverness, Scotland, and died 16 DEC 1848 in Hopewell, N.S.. He married Janet Fraser, daughter of Surname History Fraser. She was born 1792 in Invernessshire, Scotland, and died 11 SEP 1838 in Lorne, Pictou Co, NS, Canada. He married Jessie Grant 30 JAN 1843, daughter of Alexander Grant and Margaret Grant. She was born 1805, and died 23 NOV 1879. iii. Emelia Dunbar was born 1786 in Inverness, Scotland, and died WFT Est 1800-1880. She married Allan MacQuarrie. He was born 1782, and died UNKNOWN. She married Allen MacQuarrie WFT Est 1800-1833, son of Lachlan McQuarrie and Una MacDonald. He was born ABT 1751 in Scotland, and died WFT Est 1803-1875. iv. James Dunbar was born 1789 in Big Brook, Pictou City Nova Scotia Canada, and died 29 SEP 1868. He married Agnes [Nancy] MacQuarrie. She was born 1892 in Big Brook, Pictou Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, and died UNKNOWN. He married Ann (Nancy) MacQuarrie WFT Est 1814-1844, daughter of Allen MacQuarrie and Jannett 'Janet' Maclean. She was born 1802 in Big Brook, Pictou City Nova Scotia Canada, and died AFT 1881. v. Christina Dunbar was born 1790 in Lorne, Pictou Co, NS, Canada, and died 9 FEB 1882 in , Pictou Co, NS, Canada. She married John Johnston. He was born in Abt Trenton NS, and died UNKNOWN. vi. Margaret Christie (Grannie Paul) Dunbar was born 1792 in Lorne, Pictou Co, NS, Canada, and died 1877. She married Alexander (Paul) MacDonald. He died UNKNOWN. She married Alex or Paul MacDonald. He died UNKNOWN.

I am trying to find the family of ANGUS MATHESON (1836-1903) & ANN MCDONALD (1840- ). He was a farmer, born in Urray, lived in Muir of Ord and Garve, and drowned in Dingwall. He married Ann McDonald 22 July 1861 in Strathconon, daughter of James McDonald and Christian Matheson. Children of Angus Matheson and Ann McDonald are: Roderick Matheson, born 4 March 1862 in Lochbroom, Ross shire. Christina Matheson, born 11 March 1864 in Kilmorack, Inverness. James Matheson, born 28 February 1866 in Kilmorack, Inverness. Kenneth Matheson, born 10 October 1868 in Kilmorack, Inverness. Mary Matheson, born 4 May 1870 in Kilmorack, Inverness. John Matheson, born 20 June 1872 in Urray, Ross-shire. Isabella Matheson, born 25 July 1874 in Urray, Ross-shire. Hope someone has them ? Kyle McAllister

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/TeC.2ACE/1078.1.1 Message Board Post: Do you have any more information on your Catherine Gillanders - I think I have a Gillanders/Fraser marriage among the cousins in my Gillanders family and wondered whether this might be the same one. Did they have a daughter who married a Macdonald from the Loch Torridon area of Applecross parish, Ross & Cromarty?

Good morning Does anyone have a copy of the Red Book of Clan Ranald please? Irene Australia

First of all, a very big thank you to those of you who replied to my first posting about hugh Maclean. You have given me some very useful tips although no one jumped up and said "We belong to the families you are looking for". In this posting, I am listing other people who were mentioned in the will. This is more for the interestof others than for me, although it would be nice to know something about these people. Some of them might come from Inverness. In the will dated 11 August 1838 and signed in Edinburgh, Hugh appointed Malcom Macleod esquire of the parish of Saint Catherine, Jamaica, Alexander Elder Esquire of the firm Smilth Elder & co, Bookseller, Corn hill, London, & Robert Bartlett Parry of the parish of Kingston, Jamaica (Not yet investigated, but we assume a relation of his partner Ann Bartlett) to be his executors and trustees. William Falconer Esquire. I don't understand much of this part of the will - will make it the subject of a separate positing, but it seems to involve the selling, alienation and disposal of the Barony of Lentran as per a plan drawn by Neil maclean in 1814. There is a mill (more later) which was acquired by Thomas Fraser from Simon Lord Lovat - 14 September 1736 Also to do with the mill - "Hugh Fraser of Culkobokie as heir to William Fraser of Culkobokie, his father, dated 12 April 1670" To his servant Angus MacEachrin there was one hundred pounds sterling 12 months after his death if Angus was still with him at the time of his death. Witnesses were James Wilson Hamilton, writer , Edinburgh, Duncan Macdonald, writer to the Signet (Can someone please explain what this position was) and Alexander Christie, writer. In a codicil dated 18 June 1842 (signed in London) other people mentioned are: Slaves still living who had belonged to him or Ann Bartlett and were still living at the time of his death. No individual names are given Roderick Macleod, Manager of the Branch of the National Bank of Scotland at Portree - is nominated as another Trustee and Executor. Witnesses - A K Morton, Y Hill, John Ford. I will try to copy the part of the will that refers to the Barony of Lentran for a later posting. It will take some time as I am working from a photocopy of a "transalation" of the original which was done by my cousin some years ago. I don't understand a lot of it which doesn't help when transcribing. I hope the above is of interest to someone Wendy in Brisbane

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McLeod - Cameron - Sinclair Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/TeC.2ACE/95.2.1 Message Board Post: The only information I have is that `Angus McLeod` arrived in Wellington on the `Gleaner` in 1857. I have not checked the the way this ship came to New Zealand,however I will keep your address for any further information.

Can anyone help by telling me where to find genealogical information on Eigg, please. I believe that the parish is the Small Isles. I am trying to find more about the following family. Anne Stephenson Maclean, born about 1812? on South Uist, the eldest daughter of Rev Roderick Maclean minister of South Uist, married John Macdonald, tacksman of Keil (Kiell), Eigg and had, I believe 6 children. This information comes from "The Macleans of Boreray". I have found a transcript of the 1841 census which shows at Kiell John tacksman 50 Anne 25 ann 70 Mary 1 Norman 2 mths Mary 30 FS But I do not know where to find the 1851 census. The family did later move to Mull, but again I do not know when. with thanks Jane Macintyre

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