I am new to the list and would appreciate any info for any dates on the following surnames: MCBLAIN (all spellings) WHITE SANDFORD BELL DOUGAN FLECKE/FLACKE Many thanks Anne Forbes

My prayers are with you. Nancie Waterloo, Iowa

Hi there, I don't want to be a party pooper, but Conon Bridge is a village 2 miles outside Dingwall in the neighbouring county of Ross-shire and it lies in the Parish of Ferintosh. There is no (and as far as I know, never has been) a Conon Castle. There is Kinkell Castle which sits on the hill half a mile above the village and Brahan Castle used to sit a mile outside the village to it's west and the north side of the River Conon. Brahan Castle was the seat of the Earls of Seaforth, Chiefs of the Clan Mackenzie, until they died out and it was pulled down. The name Conon/Connon has no connection with the village and indeed is not even a Highland name. On the one interpretation, it is a variation of Conn, which is an Aberdeenshire name and on another Connor, which is Irish. 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: <Toolelips@aol.com> To: <SCT-INVERNESS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2000 3:07 PM Subject: [SCT-INV-L] Conon Bridge > Thank you to everyone who responded to my question about Conon Bridge. I > know i did'nt really ask a specific question. What I really want to know is: > Are there any CONONS out there? My ancestor Alexander Conon was supposed to > have been born in Conon(which I assume now must be Conon Bridge), ca. 1760. > He married Jean(Jane)Airth. They had at least one son, John Connon who was > christened 7-28-1781 in Methlick. I have a book written by a more recent > ancestor from which I got this information. In it he talks of Conon Castle. > Does that still exist? Where would I look for the birth record of Alexander > Conon? Any help would be appreciated. > Margaret > >

Mark, On the contrary, you are not a party pooper. This is exactly the kind of information I want. Expert information at that. I only use the information in the book for clues as to where to look. I don't even know where the author got his information. Let me give you another tidbit and maybe that will help find the castle(or previous castle)mentioned as you are right it was probably named something else. It says exactly this:"Alexander Connon, first known ancestor, was born in Connon on the banks of the Connon river, eleven miles from Connon Castle, which was located on the right bank of the River Invernessture in Scotland." I have been on the Aberdeen list for several months now and I have gotten little help there. I appreciate your input and if you have anything further I am all ears. As I said Alexander Connon is supposed to have been born ca.1760 and I am at lost as where to look for his birth record(especially now with your information regarding the name Connon). Have you any information concerning the name "Airth"? The only information given in the book is Jean Airth(spelled Erath in the book)was born in Northumberland, Scotland. I thought Northumberland was in England? Obviously this book is rife with mis-information. I'll just have to keep looking and anyone with input feel free to chime in. Thanks, Margaret

Mark, On the contrary, you are not a party pooper. This is exactly the kind of information I want. Expert information at that. I only use the information in the book for clues as to where to look. I don't even know where the author got his information. Let me give you another tidbit and maybe that will help find the castle(or previous castle)mentioned as you are right it was probably named something else. It says exactly this:"Alexander Connon, first known ancestor, was born in Connon on the banks of the Connon river, eleven miles from Connon Castle, which was located on the right bank of the River Invernessture in Scotland." I have been on the Aberdeen list for several months now and I have gotten little help there. I appreciate your input and if you have anything further I am all ears. As I said Alexander Connon is supposed to have been born ca.1760 and I am at lost as where to look for his birth record(especially now with your information regarding the name Connon). Have you any information concerning the name "Airth"? The only information given in the book is Jean Airth(spelled Erath in the book)was born in Northumberland, Scotland. I thought Northumberland was in England? Obviously this book is rife with mis-information. I'll just have to keep looking and anyone with input feel free to chime in. Thanks, Margaret

Hi All, I am looking for information on Dugald Shaw and his wife Margaret McLaren .They had 2 children that I know of:1. Isabella Shaw born 1861 at Laggan Inv and 2. John Campbell Shaw born 1866 at Laggan Inv. Dugald was the Free Church Minister at Laggan. Margaret was born in Edinburgh and Dugald at Saddell, Argyll. Any information would be much appreciated. TIA Andrea

Hello FIona, Unfortunately, I am unable to help you. The Bernisdale and Nicholson maternal connection caught my eye. I am researching a Nicholson family from Bernisdale who had 2 daughters who would have been old enough to marry in 1892, but no Kate that I am aware of. If you come across any information on this Nicholson line or Bernisdale that might help us both in our searches. please let me know. I will return the same favor. Happy Hunting, Gordon Harbison Canton, Mich fiona@portree.demon.co.uk wrote: > Hi > > I am searching for information on the following people: > > Neil McLeod b 1899 Bernisdale, Skye. > His parents John McLeod & Kate Nicholson m 1892 Portree. > They lived on Rona, then later on Raasay. > > If this rings any bells for anyone please get in touch. > > Fiona > > <fiona@portree.demon.co.uk> > > -- > C & F MacNab

I have just joined this list and have found it very interesting. I am researching my g grandfather James MacPherson. I believe that he was born in Laggan, Invernesshire on Decenber 2, 1846. His parents were John MacPherson born about 1808-09 and Katherine McDonald born about 1816-17 I understand that he had 5 brothers and 5 sisters. He came to Canada in about 1856 with his parents. His uncles Andrew and James MacPherson came to Canada in the late 1920's. Brothers: Donald b. Dec 3, 1840 Angus b. 1843-44 Peter b. 1845-46 Hugh b. Sept 15, 1854 John b. Aug 23 1860 Sisters: Ellen Helen b. March 6, 1838 Jessie b. 1847-48 Ann b. 1850 Mary b. 1851-52 I will be visiting the Laggan area in September of 2001 and I am hoping to have some ideas of where I might find some information as I can stay only 3-4 days. Thanking in advance Rebecca MacPherson British Columbia, Canada rebmac@uniserve.com

Hi I am searching for information on the following people: Neil McLeod b 1899 Bernisdale, Skye. His parents John McLeod & Kate Nicholson m 1892 Portree. They lived on Rona, then later on Raasay. If this rings any bells for anyone please get in touch. Fiona <fiona@portree.demon.co.uk> -- C & F MacNab

Hi I am searching for information on the following people: Donald Maciver b abt 1836. (His parents were John MacIver & Catharine Stewart.) Donald married Jane Murray on 24 Dec 1857 at Garrabost. (Jane Murray b abt 1836.) Their children: Catherine, Mary, John, Alexander, Annabella, Donald, Catharine, James, Donald, Catherine (Kate) b 19 Aug 1879 Swordale. Catherine (Kate) MacIver married Donald MacIver 09 Nov 1899 Stornoway. Donald MacIver was born abt 1873, his parents were Alexander MacIver & Henrietta Crichton who married 21 Nov 1861 Knock. Catherine (Kate) & Donald MacIver's children: Donald, Alex, Iain, Jean, Murdina, Effie, Alexina, Donald, Alex John & Christina Anne. If this rings any bells for anyone please get in touch. Fiona <fiona@portree.demon.co.uk> -- C & F MacNab

Hi Mary I have Beveridge in one of my trees. In my surplus information of Beveridge and I have 7000 names in this data base)I have only: Alexander BEVERIDGE m Catherine McARTHUR 26 November 1869 Dunfermline. If there is anything I can do for you please let me know. Cheers Liz Rigby lizr@picknowl.com.au

Best of luck to you and your wife during this time. Our prayers are with you and with her for a speedy recovery. God bless you for your help always.

I am in search of excellent Scotland genealogy sites to add to that section of my website at http://www.stas.net/gen/ , which opened July 31, 2000 Any suggestions would be very much appreciated, but please include the county they should be placed in to speed the time it takes to add them to my site. Thanks I would also like to invite everyone to join in our new GENEALOGY CHAT ROOM. The chat is open 24 hrs / 7 days a week to anyone anywhere. It is new as you would be so you will not be out of place at all. The chat limited to 50 people at a time so plan on getting there early Thanks for your help Myrna in Saskatchewan, Canada Please visit our web site JUST GENEALOGY !! at: http://www.stas.net/gen/

Hi to the list, I was wondering if anyone searching the Taylor name has heard of a Agmay, Ian, Ella or Margarite Taylor all born around 1920-?. Their parents where Alex & Isabella Taylor who had lived in Southern Rodesia during the world but returned to the Inverness area to retire & died there. Not sure if the children returned to Scotland or not. Any help would be appreciated. S.Cunningham GUELPH,ONT.CDA.

Thank you to everyone who responded to my question about Conon Bridge. I know i did'nt really ask a specific question. What I really want to know is: Are there any CONONS out there? My ancestor Alexander Conon was supposed to have been born in Conon(which I assume now must be Conon Bridge), ca. 1760. He married Jean(Jane)Airth. They had at least one son, John Connon who was christened 7-28-1781 in Methlick. I have a book written by a more recent ancestor from which I got this information. In it he talks of Conon Castle. Does that still exist? Where would I look for the birth record of Alexander Conon? Any help would be appreciated. Margaret

In a message dated 11/08/00 4:19:44 PM Central Daylight Time, Ger97@aol.com writes: << < I just brought my wife home from cancer surgery and have no idea when I will be active again. Please pray for her. >> Bill: You have my heart felt prayers for you and you wife. May your faith guide you through these difficult times. Pam Bill my Mom had the surgery about 9 years ago and the worst thing about it now is trying to keep up with her. She got the operation at 76 and she is now 85 and smarter and faster than ever. Never looked back. I am sure this trying time will end soon and you will be able to relax and both look back on this time of stress as a growing together. You are in our thoughts. Dave & Sandy

In a message dated 11/08/00 3:44:27 PM Central Daylight Time, Toolelips@aol.com writes: << Hi. I am new to the list and I am looking for information regarding Cononbridge. Does anyone know of this village? Thanks, Margaret >> yes a lot of people do what is you are wanting to know? Dave

In a message dated 11/08/00 8:02:09 AM Central Daylight Time, Pamshipp@aol.com writes: << Good morning... In late Feb. my family hopes to visit the Highlands. It is a dream of mine to see Culloden, Inverness, etc. Can anyone tell me what kind of weather we might expect? Is it possible to get a tour or a private driver that time of year? Any suggestions of places we must see? Our family descends from the MacBeans. Sure would love to hear from SKS who can help a novice traveler! Thank you! Pam S. Columbus, Ohio >> yes you can get a driver, take the bus, rent a car or cycle out to Culloden and also don't forget Loch Ness and the castles and visit St. Agustus Abby. Take a nice wee walk down to the Islands in the evening etc. Go up to the castle and have a wee look at Flora MacDonald. As for the weather you could freez or boil. I have seen it in the 60 degrees in January and February and also very cold., it all depends on the weather. God that sounds stupid. <A HREF="http://web2.airmail.net/samhradh/">Radio Celtic Home Page</A> click on here and then the Scottish flag and you will get tons of information from the index. <A HREF="http://www.visa.com/pd/atm/main.html">Visa-ATM Locator</A> <A HREF="http://www.highland.gov.uk/">The Highland Council Web Site</A> <A HREF="http://search.aol.com/redirect.adp?appname=QBP&query=%82%c3%a4%df%e6%78% a4%af%41%3e%79%63%29%35%89%5b%d8%c5%64%c6%0b%21%f7%60%da%07%5b%d8%b6%cc%0f%77% 06%8a%eb%b7%25%93%5c%4b%55%53%02%9f%4b%e5%2e%df%dd%89%25%77%11%ae%9b%0d%8e%46% 0b%16%5f%a5%44%14%0a%4e%ef%00%bc%91%63%01%55%36%f0%57%1f%49%56%39%67%81%01%d0% 7a%fc%fd%74%cf%2a%37%b7%67%d6%b3%ca%a3%dc%35%ac%29%b8%6d%28%f6%21%7b%c7%a6%63% 55%e4">Culloden - The Jacobites</A> <A HREF="http://search.aol.com/redirect.adp?appname=QBP&query=%82%c3%a4%df%e6%78% a4%af%41%3e%79%63%29%35%89%5b%cd%9c%e5%e9%a6%5b%92%da%43%86%f5%7e%e1%60%8d%b1% 6a%75%13%1f%e6%d9%43%9c%e4%8b%79%41%5e%c0%7a%2f%f4%9e%d8%ec%48%6f%7b%22%6c%da% 50%a3%e6%12%7a%f0%3c%b5%c3%ab%4d%45%8a%32%8f%3a%04%9c%7f%bd%01%e9%27%af%d7%fc% 17%29%22%cd%65%c8%e7%59%67%06%bc%f7%ef%7e%be%18%0f%59%5d%06">Inverness - The Internet Guide to Scotland</A> <A HREF="http://www.scottishhistory.com/clearce.htm">Highland Clearances</A> <A HREF="http://search.aol.com/redirect.adp?appname=QBP&query=%82%c3%a4%df%e6%78% a4%af%41%3e%79%63%29%35%89%5b%55%02%da%b6%83%b3%f8%d8%be%42%57%4c%23%d8%95%9e% 94%45%46%db%7c%b3%cf%03%a9%9d%66%4b%f3%73%18%d2%7c%9b%9b%04%b0%6a%67%d0%45%f8% 0e%b0%3b%35%d3%be%62%83%b2%57%31%a2%02%b1%81%f9%ad%c4%11%da%08%60%7b%0a%a8%66% 41%f8%3b%59%e2%14%4e%09%fc%d2%59%eb%fc%4d%5b%ea%e3%6e%6a%58">Historic Highlanders Home Page</A> <A HREF="http://www.highlanderweb.co.uk/culloden/union.htm">Culloden - The Union of the Crowns</A> <A HREF="http://www.thefrasers.com/tour/lochtour.html">A Highland Tour</A> <A HREF="http://www.scotlandvacations.com/scotland.htm">Sco tland Clans & Tartans</A> <A HREF="http://www.angelfire.com/on/lummus/Scotland.html">A WEE PEEK UNDER A SCOTSMAN'S KILT....</A>

Some time ago, a few weeks, one of my many lists offered us a chance to buy into the purchase of a rare text. It was to be held in common by either the list owner or someone close to him/her. Some lister came up with the money to purchase it and the rest of us were encouraged to buy a piece of the action to pay him/her back...and we would get a CD copy. I sent my VISA card number to the respective site as instructed to get a copy of the CD which was to be prepared and mailed off to us...$10, I think...or L10 UK. My problem...again, I have lost all my data and I am not amused. To add insult to injury I have lost the details of what it was that I bought into and I have not received my CD. So, the obvious questions are: did I imagine all of this, does someone have my VISA number and is using it on the Left Bank of the Seine, or is it just that the deal has not wrapped up yet. If someone could enlighten me on this whole deal, I would be grateful. Darn, they said senility would not be this bad...first it was the whatsit and now its the brain! Al Dempster

Hi Al: I have been on this list for a longtime and must admit I have never seen anyone offer anything like that here. Did I miss something. Good Luck Lorraine Ottawa, Canada