If you go to Bryan Keddy's Scottish Glens page at http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/bryanfkeddy/Glen1.html the introductory text is from the Old Statistical Account for Urquhart and Glenmoriston parish, Inverness-shire, and was written in about 1790. Every parish (nearly 1000 of them) was described in this kind of detail. The accounts were printed and published in about twenty volumes. There were further volumes of analysis. There is a project in progress to make all the Old Statistical Accounts available on the internet. The New Statistical Accounts (published about 1840) will also be digitised. The Third Statistical Accounts (about 1960) are still in copyright, so you will have to wait awhile for those to appear on the internet. The Statistical Accounts are often available in University libraries where the university has strong Scottish links. I have heard of copies in places as far apart as Acadia, Nova Scotia and Brisbane, Australia. All these accounts deal with Scotland at a very local level, and make fascinating reading. If you want to know what was going on at a national level, try "Eighteenth Century Scotland - New Perspectives", edited by T.M.Devine and J.R.Young, published in 1999 by Tuckwell Press, East Linton, East Lothian EH40 3DG (ISBN 1 86232 051 9) There are lots of books becoming available, but the above should keep you going. Regards, Iain McKenzie Glasgow, Scotland ---------- > From: John McLean <jsmclean@look.ca> > To: SCT-INVERNESS-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [SCT-INV-L] Researching 18th Century Ancestors > Date: 15 October 2000 17:45 > > Hi Folks; > I am in the process of trying to gather information about the lives > my ancestors led in the Shires of Nairn and Inverness in the 1700s. I > know they where not land owners and suspect that they lived the lives of > most common agrarian folks of the time. Could anyone recommend a book or > other source of information that might describe their activities and > lifestyle including perhaps their homes, daily routines, etc. Any help > in this area would be appreciated. > > John McLean > Aurora, Ontario, Canada >

Hi Folks; I am in the process of trying to gather information about the lives my ancestors led in the Shires of Nairn and Inverness in the 1700s. I know they where not land owners and suspect that they lived the lives of most common agrarian folks of the time. Could anyone recommend a book or other source of information that might describe their activities and lifestyle including perhaps their homes, daily routines, etc. Any help in this area would be appreciated. John McLean Aurora, Ontario, Canada

Would Catholic christenings be recorded in the OPR? If my gr-grandmother was christened in a Catholic church, which one would it be -- on Skye, probably near Portree? Marion Markham

Hello Kurt, I have a very tiny link to MATHISONs in Sutherland. The informant for the death of Gordon CLUNAS, aged 84, at Helmsdale, County of Sutherland, on 14 February 1890, was John MATHISON, cousin, Helmsdale. Gordon was the illegitimate son of Captain Gordon Clunes and Roberta SUTHERLAND and the widower of Betsy MCPHERSON. In 1827 the younger Gordon had an illegitimate daughter, Christian, born to Margaret MURRAY in Dornoch. At the time, Gordon was said to be from the parish of Loth. Gordon & Margaret also had an illegitimate son, Alexander, in 1824 (also, I think, in Dornoch). Possibly John MATHISON, cousin of Gordon Clunas, is one of Sandy's family!?! Lyndall Canberra, AUS ----- Original Message ----- From: "J. Kurt Matheson" <KMatheson@Charter.net> To: <SCT-INVERNESS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2000 8:25 AM Subject: [SCT-INV-L] Sutherland Mathesons > Hello All! > > I wish to forward a note from a distant Matheson cousin from Sutherland > & Inverness. Please help her if possible. > > Best regards, > Iain MacMhathain > > (aka Jon Kurt Matheson) > > ............................................................................ ............................................................................ .............................................................. > > Hi Kurt, > Thanks for responding to my query. I've only been doing research for the > past month or so but I have found you are absolutely right! There are > MANY Matheson's with the same names, in numerous Matheson families. I've > listed, below, a summary of what I know to be accurate, so far, in my > family history. I came from Sutherland Co, Dornoch but as you will see, > some came from Torboll & some from other areas as well. > > John Matheson (b. abt. 1762, of Torboll, Dornoch, Stirling Scotland) > married Marion Mackay (b. abt. 1766 of Torboll, Dornoch, Sutherland, > Scotland) married in 1787 (Torboll,Dornoch,Sutherland,Scotland). > CHILDREN: > Neil (b. 17 Jul 1788 my ggg graqndfather) > Hugh (b. 21 Dec 1794) Catharine (b. 20 Mar 1799) > George (b. 26 Jan 1804) Alexander (b. 25 May1806) > All were born in Torboll,Dornoch etc., except George, born in Rogart, > Sutherland Scotland. Next generation as follows: > > Neil Matheson married Elspet Matheson ( I think Matheson was her maiden > name as well) on 13 Dec 1805 in Dornoch.. Elspet b. 1790 Scotland ( > unable to find any other info, so far on this) CHILDREN: Donald (b. 4 > Dec 1807 Cambusive, Dornoch- my gg grandfather),John (b. 25 Oct. 1812, > Cambusive, Dornoch) Elspet ( b. 20 Jan 1815 ) all born in Cambusive > .NEXT > > Donald married Christian Elizabeth Cameron 28 Jan 1834, Minginish, > Bracadale, Inverness. This is where Im stumped. Ive been told they had > a set of twins (Cathrine & John & John died in infancy, no birth dates) > I cant find any record to show they had any children, so far, in > Scotland. They had a son, Thomas once arriving over here, abt 1842. > Christian died 5 years after they came to US & Im descended from Donalds > 2nd marriage, over here. Have any idea where I can find records of > Scotland from 1834 to 1842? Are their any emigration records in Scotland > for that time period? I would also like to find info on Donald's > siblings & see if I can find out where they ended up. Any & all info is > greatly appreciated! THANKS, > Sandy > > ______________________________

Thanks to a very kind soul, Elizabeth, some of the mysteries of my MacLean ancestors have been solved. Another, bigger question remains. My gr-gr-grandfather, Charles MacLean had a daughter, Margaret, by Christy Matheson in 1826. Next he had Lachlan (1828-31) and Jane (1831-33?). Their mother was supposedly a MacDonald but no record of their births/christenings have turned up. In 1833 he married Mary Morrison and had 5 more children, including another Jane. My gr-grandmother was Jane #1, daughter of the unknown MacDonald mother. Since they lived in Coillemore, I am wondering if there is some cemetery where they would all have been buried? Even if there were, they were probably too poor for a tombstone but might there be any other clue there? Desparately seeking my MacDonald gr-gr-grandmother, Marion Markham

Hi Karen: It is very easy to get separate entries on the Family Search site under the IGI, I have many of them. One family of mine is under North Uist and again under Fife but I know the North Uist one is the correct one. They did move later to Fife but not until after the first 3 kids were born. Different Mormon members submit them some correct & some incorrect. the Family Search site is just a guide line for ideas. Do not believe it all. I am interested a liitle in the name MacDonald and especially being as you said North Uist & Kilmuir. I have an Angus MacDonald married my relative Flora (Mac/McLellan) and I do have lots of info on the Mc/MacLellan family and also Angus & Flora's 5 children. I am heading out right now but get back if the names Angus & Flora MacDonald sound familiar. Thanks Lorraine Ottawa, Canada

Could anybody tell me why on the mormons family search index, why my Macdonalds from North Uist, have all got another entry for Kilmuir parish as well i would be very grateful for this information from Karen.

Some few days ago, someone asked about an illness -- some epi-something or the other. But the sound kept sticking in my brain. I kept thinking "epizuddie." Have changed e-mail providers and all kinds of things are different now. But I do remember the "epi" something. What was it? My Scot grandmother and my extremely Scot grandfather referred to anything as the "epizuddie" (spelling???). That covered cough, cold, diarrhea -- just about all the major ailments of mankind. Just wondered if that might strike a chord with anyone. Jean Manning SCT-INVERNESS-D-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > Subject: > > SCT-INVERNESS-D Digest Volume 00 : Issue 301 > > Today's Topics: > #1 [SCT-INV-L] Subscribe [jean manning <mmanning@jam.rr.com>] > #2 [SCT-INV-L] Bunloit & new question ["Geoffrey Grante" <grante@rbm.com.] > #3 [SCT-INV-L] McINTOSH/MacDONALD, In ["Kenneth Gregory Baldwin" <kenneth] > > Administrivia: > To unsubscribe from SCT-INVERNESS-D, send a message to > > SCT-INVERNESS-D-request@rootsweb.com > > that contains in the body of the message the command > > unsubscribe > > and no other text. No subject line is necessary, but if your software > requires one, just use unsubscribe in the subject, too. > > ______________________________ > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Subject: [SCT-INV-L] Subscribe > Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2000 20:46:42 -0500 > From: jean manning <mmanning@jam.rr.com> > To: SCT-INVERNESS-L@rootsweb.com > > mmanning@jam.rr.com > > ______________________________ > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Subject: [SCT-INV-L] Bunloit & new question! > Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2000 15:10:03 +1000 > From: "Geoffrey Grante" <grante@rbm.com.au> > To: SCT-INVERNESS-L@rootsweb.com > > Thank you to everyone who has replied to my question about Bunloit! I am > totally overwhelmed by the amount of information that you have given me. > Thank you very much! > I have another question that I hope someone can help me with. > At the age of 13 my grandfather Simon Peter GRANT was issued with a > Certificate of Merit for his examination at Urquhart Invermosiston Public > School. The date was April 1899. > Can anyone tell me anything about this school ... does it still exist? And > are there any records available? > Thanking you in anticipation. > Julie > Meereek > Australia > > ______________________________ > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Subject: [SCT-INV-L] McINTOSH/MacDONALD, Inverness, Scotland. > Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2000 20:43:11 +1000 > From: "Kenneth Gregory Baldwin" <kennethb@melbpc.org.au> > To: SCT-INVERNESS-L@rootsweb.com > > G'day Cobbers, > > Am trying to research McINTOSH from Inverness, Inverness, Scotland and have > the following: > > Descendants of Catherine MacDONALD & Ducan McINTOSH > > 1. Duncan McINTOSH m. Catherine MacDONALD. > Children: > 2. i Edward McINTOSH b. c 1862, Inverness, Inverness, Scotland, m. 26 > Dec 1891, in Cairns, Qld, Australia - Primitive Methd, Mary Ann McLEAN, b. > 31 Aug 1865, Garmouth, Moray, Scotland, (daughter of Charles McLEAN and Mary > CLARK). Mary: Urquhart, Moray, Scotland. Date came from LDS site. Recorded > in Cairns & District Family History Inc Register of Pioneer & Early Settlers > Reference No Mc53. > > Edward McINTOSH is the only known child of this union, there most probably > are more children. > > Any assistance gratefully accepted. > > Regards > > Greg Baldwin > AIGS 9842 > CFHS 8731 > Researching Surnames: > ALLEN - Cornwall, UK. > BALDWIN - Kent, UK>New Zealand> Qld, AUS > BENTON - Warwick, UK > BIRCH - Yorkshire, UK> Qld, Australia > BRODIE - Parish of Boyndie, Banffshire, SCT > CLARK - Rhynie & Essie, Aberdeen Scotland > EDWARDS - Cornwall, UK. > FRANCES - Australia > GRANT - Parish of Rhynie, Aberdeen, Scotland > INCH - Cornwall, UK>New Zealand > LEYLAND - Warwick, UK. > LUMSDEN - New Zealand > MacDONALD - Inverness, SCT. > MASSEY - Ireland>Qld, Australia > McFADDEN - Ireland > McINTOSH - Inverness, SCT > Qld, Australia > McINTOSH - Ross Shire, Scotland>Qld, Australia > McLEAN - Garmouth, Moray, Scotland>Qld, Australia > McLEAVY - Jedburgh, Roxburgh, Scotland>Qld, AUS > OLIVER - Roxburgh, Scotland > REEVES - Yorkshire (?), UK > REYNOLDS - Cornwall, UK. > RUDD - Qld, Australia > SMITH - Scotland > SPENCER - Scotland > SPRENGER - Qld, Australia > WHITEHOUSE - Warwick, UK. > WILSON - Scotland>New Zealand > email to: greg@techinfo.com.au > snail mail: 33 Johnson Drive, Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia 3156 > Australian Genealogy: http://opax.swin.edu.au/andrew/aust_genealogy.html

Hello All! I wish to forward a note from a distant Matheson cousin from Sutherland & Inverness. Please help her if possible. Best regards, Iain MacMhathain (aka Jon Kurt Matheson) ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Hi Kurt, Thanks for responding to my query. I've only been doing research for the past month or so but I have found you are absolutely right! There are MANY Matheson's with the same names, in numerous Matheson families. I've listed, below, a summary of what I know to be accurate, so far, in my family history. I came from Sutherland Co, Dornoch but as you will see, some came from Torboll & some from other areas as well. John Matheson (b. abt. 1762, of Torboll, Dornoch, Stirling Scotland) married Marion Mackay (b. abt. 1766 of Torboll, Dornoch, Sutherland, Scotland) married in 1787 (Torboll,Dornoch,Sutherland,Scotland). CHILDREN: Neil (b. 17 Jul 1788 my ggg graqndfather) Hugh (b. 21 Dec 1794) Catharine (b. 20 Mar 1799) George (b. 26 Jan 1804) Alexander (b. 25 May1806) All were born in Torboll,Dornoch etc., except George, born in Rogart, Sutherland Scotland. Next generation as follows: Neil Matheson married Elspet Matheson ( I think Matheson was her maiden name as well) on 13 Dec 1805 in Dornoch.. Elspet b. 1790 Scotland ( unable to find any other info, so far on this) CHILDREN: Donald (b. 4 Dec 1807 Cambusive, Dornoch- my gg grandfather),John (b. 25 Oct. 1812, Cambusive, Dornoch) Elspet ( b. 20 Jan 1815 ) all born in Cambusive .NEXT Donald married Christian Elizabeth Cameron 28 Jan 1834, Minginish, Bracadale, Inverness. This is where Im stumped. Ive been told they had a set of twins (Cathrine & John & John died in infancy, no birth dates) I cant find any record to show they had any children, so far, in Scotland. They had a son, Thomas once arriving over here, abt 1842. Christian died 5 years after they came to US & Im descended from Donalds 2nd marriage, over here. Have any idea where I can find records of Scotland from 1834 to 1842? Are their any emigration records in Scotland for that time period? I would also like to find info on Donald's siblings & see if I can find out where they ended up. Any & all info is greatly appreciated! THANKS, Sandy

Hi Jean: The epi????? illness was probably me. I had that area of the cert enlarged on a copier and with the help of many people, I now know for sure he died of Epethelusua of the Lip & Throat which is a Cancer. Hope this helps, if you ever need medical site just ask, I accumulated many and now saved them. Take Care Lorraine Ottawa, Canada

G'day Cobbers, Am trying to research McINTOSH from Inverness, Inverness, Scotland and have the following: Descendants of Catherine MacDONALD & Ducan McINTOSH 1. Duncan McINTOSH m. Catherine MacDONALD. Children: 2. i Edward McINTOSH b. c 1862, Inverness, Inverness, Scotland, m. 26 Dec 1891, in Cairns, Qld, Australia - Primitive Methd, Mary Ann McLEAN, b. 31 Aug 1865, Garmouth, Moray, Scotland, (daughter of Charles McLEAN and Mary CLARK). Mary: Urquhart, Moray, Scotland. Date came from LDS site. Recorded in Cairns & District Family History Inc Register of Pioneer & Early Settlers Reference No Mc53. Edward McINTOSH is the only known child of this union, there most probably are more children. Any assistance gratefully accepted. Regards Greg Baldwin AIGS 9842 CFHS 8731 Researching Surnames: ALLEN - Cornwall, UK. BALDWIN - Kent, UK>New Zealand> Qld, AUS BENTON - Warwick, UK BIRCH - Yorkshire, UK> Qld, Australia BRODIE - Parish of Boyndie, Banffshire, SCT CLARK - Rhynie & Essie, Aberdeen Scotland EDWARDS - Cornwall, UK. FRANCES - Australia GRANT - Parish of Rhynie, Aberdeen, Scotland INCH - Cornwall, UK>New Zealand LEYLAND - Warwick, UK. LUMSDEN - New Zealand MacDONALD - Inverness, SCT. MASSEY - Ireland>Qld, Australia McFADDEN - Ireland McINTOSH - Inverness, SCT > Qld, Australia McINTOSH - Ross Shire, Scotland>Qld, Australia McLEAN - Garmouth, Moray, Scotland>Qld, Australia McLEAVY - Jedburgh, Roxburgh, Scotland>Qld, AUS OLIVER - Roxburgh, Scotland REEVES - Yorkshire (?), UK REYNOLDS - Cornwall, UK. RUDD - Qld, Australia SMITH - Scotland SPENCER - Scotland SPRENGER - Qld, Australia WHITEHOUSE - Warwick, UK. WILSON - Scotland>New Zealand email to: greg@techinfo.com.au snail mail: 33 Johnson Drive, Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia 3156 Australian Genealogy: http://opax.swin.edu.au/andrew/aust_genealogy.html

Thank you to everyone who has replied to my question about Bunloit! I am totally overwhelmed by the amount of information that you have given me. Thank you very much! I have another question that I hope someone can help me with. At the age of 13 my grandfather Simon Peter GRANT was issued with a Certificate of Merit for his examination at Urquhart Invermosiston Public School. The date was April 1899. Can anyone tell me anything about this school ... does it still exist? And are there any records available? Thanking you in anticipation. Julie Meereek Australia

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HI all, I am researching an Ann Campbell who came to Australia in 1852. on board the Araminta. She was 17. Her sisters, Mary 19 and Christina 15 all came out as domestic servants from Inverness. Her parents I believe were Duncan Campbell and Ann Cameron who married in Bracadale. Ross-Also researching the family of a Murdoch Ross whose parents I believe to be John Ross and Mary Campbell from Carlish. Murdoch was born September 14 1832 and baptised January 14 1850. His Marriage certificate states he was from Portree. Parish of Snizort is listed on the death certificate He came to Australia aboard the Marco Polo in September 1852 Any infromation would be very welcome as I have reached a stalemate Thanks Vicky from the land downunder

Hi Ella, I copied this message to the Inverness-shire list as others may also be interested in these maps.....I've included an index for the Victorian Ordnance Survey Maps of Scotland - linked through Scotland Glens [Victorian Maps ]- along with the address and phone number of where to obtain them - now I don't recall how much they cost as I bought (Sheet 73- Fort Augustus) over a year ago.... Here's the direct URL address to the index: http://www.angelfire.com/ak2/akeddy/victorian.html Hope this is helpful.... Bryan Keddy Halifax, N.S. Ralph and Ella Mitchell wrote: > Hello Bryan, > I just joined the Inverness site yesterday and came upon your note to Julie about the Glens map. I was really impressed with the map and wondered if you have one including the parish of Kilmorack. My husbands Mcraes supposedly came from there and I have been looking for a map of that area. Would appreciate any help. Thankyou. Ella Mitchell

In a message dated 10/10/00 3:08:43 PM Central Daylight Time, robertsoncalum@hotmail.com writes: << Another oar into this water. It is of course known as the Inner Sound. The Minch is on the other side of Skye, separating us from the heathens in the Western Isles Calum Robertson (no relation, that we've found yet) >> Well you have just taught an old dog a new trick thanks very much. AI had always taken for granted that the boats were going south from Gairloch or Melveig when in fact they must of been going straight out past the northern tip of Skye. When I was wee I thought we could see Ireland from Melveig, but later learned it was the tip of Skye. Thanks Dave. PS some of you may notice that there are a few extra "Ls" in some of my letters. That is because of all the laughing at some material and my coffee going on the key board. I will be getting a new key board when I get to town.

Hello Julie, I have placed parts of the 1867 Victorian "Fort Augustus" Map online in three sections - unfortunately Bunloit is between the second and third section along the shoreline of Loch Ness - but I can scan the area for you and send it to you off list if you would like......but for now check out my Scotland Glens website and the Victorian maps at http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/bryanfkeddy/Glen1.html I have several Grants & Frasers on my MacLean lineage from Glenurquhart area - also online...and through the Inverness-shire Link..... Cheers, Bryan Keddy Halifax, N.S. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello everyone. I am new to this list and would like to ask if anyone can tell me the geographical location of Bunloit, Parish of Urquhart, Inverness, and anything about it. My grandfather was born there in 1885. Is it a village, a farming area or what? My grandfather lived to see his 100th birthday and said that his longevity was due to the fact that he was born in this beautiful place. I would love to know more about the area. Can anyone help? regards Julie Australia Simon Peter GRANT b 5 July 1885 father George GRANT (labourer - general) mother Ann FRASER (domestic servant) his parents did not marry.

Hi Jan, Sorry if this was replied to before now, but I have it as a posting from last evening, probably because you are in New Zealand and I am in the old country. Your titles are not British. We don't have Counts, the British equivalent being an Earl. It is most common in Middle Europe, i.e. Poland, Bulgaria, the former Austro-Hungarian Empire etc for the children all to inherit their parents titles. That is why there are so many Polish Counts and Countesses. As for Sir Knight, sounds a bit fishy to me!! However he might be Sir George Malcolm, Knight, presumably Knight Bachelor, which is the "bog standard" type of knight to differentiate him from a Knight of one of the Ancient orders like the Bath or the Thistle and from a Baronet, which is the only form of hereditary knight. hope this helps, Regards, Mark Sutherland-Fisher Genealogist: Clan Sutherland Co-Genealogist: Clan Mackenzie Professional Genealogist specialising in the Highlands and 18th century see my web-site: http://www.highland-family-heritage.co.uk ----- Original Message ----- From: Jan <webbedfeet@xtra.co.nz> To: <SCT-INVERNESS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, October 09, 2000 10:52 PM Subject: [SCT-INV-L] TITLES (CEASING) > Hi list > I have titles on two branches of my tree at present which amuse me. I would > like to know how they start or where they derive from. Is it place names? My > Counts daughter became a Countess but these titles seem to drop away. Is it > just modern times that caused this? > > Why would a person have the Title of "Sir Knight" when their name was George > Malcolm? > > My Count was "Count Usedom" and Usedom was his sole name. > > Any help on these matters greatly appreciated so I can have the last laugh > with a family member who is taking the mickey out of my research. > Thanks > Jan > > >

Another oar into this water. It is of course known as the Inner Sound. The Minch is on the other side of Skye, separating us from the heathens in the Western Isles Calum Robertson (no relation, that we've found yet) >From: ScotHeritage@aol.com >To: SCT-INVERNESS-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: Re: [SCT-INV-L] Fearns, Raasay >Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2000 15:49:01 EDT > >In a message dated 10/10/00 8:46:37 AM Central Daylight Time, >sandra@cabinmha.freeserve.co.uk writes: > ><< Fearns is in the south-east of Raasay, reaced by the road over the hill >from > Inverarish. > The Minch is between the North-west Mainland of Scotland and the Western > Isles, nowhere near Raasay, > > Donald A. Robertson, > Kyleakin, > Isle of Skye > >> >Raasay is east of Potree (Isle of Skye) west of Lochcaron (mainland) North >by >North west of The Kyle of Lochalsh and South East of Gairloch. If the water >between Gairloch, (Western Ross and the Isle of Skye is not a part of the >Minch then what is it called. I had always heard it refered to as the >Minch >when the boats left either Gairloch or Melveig. >Dave > _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com.

In a message dated 10/10/00 8:46:37 AM Central Daylight Time, sandra@cabinmha.freeserve.co.uk writes: << Fearns is in the south-east of Raasay, reaced by the road over the hill from Inverarish. The Minch is between the North-west Mainland of Scotland and the Western Isles, nowhere near Raasay, Donald A. Robertson, Kyleakin, Isle of Skye >> Raasay is east of Potree (Isle of Skye) west of Lochcaron (mainland) North by North west of The Kyle of Lochalsh and South East of Gairloch. If the water between Gairloch, (Western Ross and the Isle of Skye is not a part of the Minch then what is it called. I had always heard it refered to as the Minch when the boats left either Gairloch or Melveig. Dave