Dear Jane, I do not have any more information than I reported from the LDS film. I way looking for a John McIntosh from Moy & Dalarossie, Inverness and decided to copy all of the John McIntosh information. Too bad the John McIntosh from St. Cuthbert was a shoemaker and not a bookseller. The ages are very close. I was most interested in your John McIntosh's family information. I married a Laidlaw whose ancestors were from St. Cuthberts, Edinburgh. Regards, Bob

I would like to list the family names I am researching. I am hoping to make contact with anyone in these families. Donald MANN, my ggg grandfather, b. 1790? married Marjory MCPHERSON April 1813 in Laggan, Invernesshire. Their sons were born in Laggan and they are Alexander b 1814, married to Eliza MCPHERSON b. 1817 Perthshire; Peter b1815, married Ann MOFFAT; Ewan b. 1817 married Helen MCDONNELLin April 1843, she was b. 1825; Ronald b. 1820 married Christina MCINTOSH b 1818; and John b 1822. They immigrated to Canada in the 1840's and 50's and settled in Esquesing, Ontario. Any help will certainly be appreciated. Thanks, Marlene

I too am seeking connections for Nicolson's from the Isle of Skye. The furthest back my information goes is to Donald Nicolson and Mary Lamont (Lamond) in the Bernisdale, Snizort Parish, Isle of Skye. They had at least three children in the 1830s, who all appear in the 1851 Census for Bernisdale along with their widowed mother. The entry consisted of - Mary Nicolson, head, widow, aged 59 Alexander, son, 24 Donald, son, 19 Marion, daughter 16 Would appreciate contact if this connects with anyone's research. Regards, Gordon Harbison Canton. Mich USA Sandra MacLeod wrote: > I'm seeking connections with a line of Nicolsons from Skye. The line of descent is :- > > Rev. DONALD NICOLSON, 12th. Chief of Clan MacNeacail, Minister of Kilmuir d.1698, m.1st. Margaret Robertson, m.3rd. Margaret Morrison. > His son - MALCOLM NICOLSON, 13th. Chief, Tacksman of Scoirebreac, d.(young) c.1723, m.Margaret MacLeod > Their son - ANGUS NICOLSON m.Mary MacLeod > Their son - MURDOCH NICOLSON m. ? MacLeod > Their son - DONALD NICOLSON b.Rigg, m.Ann Martin > Their son - SAMUEL NICOLSON (Crofter) d.Maligan 1812, m.Effie Matheson > Their daughter - MARGARET NICOLSON b.Maligan 1804, m.Portree par. 1829 Donald Matheson (1803-1869) > > Looking forward to hearing from you, > Donald A. Robertson, > Kyleakin, Isle of Skye

Hi Listers, I am in need of a couple of answers please. I have just received my ggg grandmother Mary BURGESS(nee GRANT) death cert. which gives my gggg grandparents as: Anne GRANT, domestic servant, Reputed father, Charles Duncan GRANT, Chelsea pensioner. Mary was illegitimate. 1. How soon after a birth was the lassie hauled before the Kirk. 2. If Charles was a Chelsea pensioner, how do I find out what regiment he was with. Any help really appreciated and my apologies if you are on the 2 lists I have sent this too. Thank you, Laraine Dyer

Greetings from Nova Scotia! I am researching my daughter-in-laws family so that I may one day have some family history to pass on to my wonderful grandchildren. Her family are Fraser's of Stellarton,N.S. and my research has led me to her great-grandfather Ronald Duncan Fraser who married a Colin Chisholm of Antigonish County, N.S., son of Valentine Chisholm born c 1803 in Scotland. Valentine emigrated to Canada sometime after the 1844 time frame. He had two children born in Scotland, James c 1831 and Isabella born c 1844. What I need now is to find out where he emigrated from and what his wife's name was and his parent's names and any other ancestors I can find. They were of the Roman Catholic faith and as near as I can figure out all the Roman Catholic Scots emigrated from the Inverness County area, probably Strathglass (or so I have been told). Would anybody be able to help a poor old Grammy out here!! LOL I would be most appreciative of any help since I don't foresee a trip to Scotland in my future as we are retired and living on a VERY fixed income. If ever I win the lottery, Scotland is definitely one of the few places in the world I would love to see. Pat Marshall Chezzetcook, N.S.

I wondered if anyone knows history of Culcraggie, or Culcraggie Lodge in the Black Isle, in 18th century? Many thanks, Jane

Dear David, There were McDonalds of Leek in Canada in late 18th century. But what is the connection with Boleskine? Interested as there was one Macgillivray from Boleskine area who married a McDonald of Leek in Canada. Best regards, Jane -----Original Message----- From: David McDonald <condor@ansonic.com.au> To: SCT-INVERNESS-L@rootsweb.com <SCT-INVERNESS-L@rootsweb.com> Date: 02 June 2000 15:35 Subject: [SCT-INV-L] 1841 Boleskine census >Does anyone have access to the 1841 census for Boleskine? >I engaged a professional researcher from Edinburgh who has told me that >my anscestors, Alexander 1791 & wife Janet 1796 were recorded at Leek >a/w several sons on this census. Unfortunately now he's been paid he >doesn't answer my emails. >I need to know if there is any other details that will help me find >Leek. From here in Australia it is very difficult to imagine what the >place Leek might have been in the 1840's. Is it a village, an area, a >farm?. >I can't find it on any map. He told me that there were a lot of >McDonalds at Leek so I'm hoping that this might be the family base as it >were. >David >Port Fairy Australia > >______________________________

Dear Bob, I too am looking for a John McIntosh who was once a member of the Dumfries militia. I wonder whether any of the Johns you mentioned could have been him, or whether you have run into this one. This is all the info I have on him: John McIntosh was born 1779, married Elizabeth McLain, (prob born 3.11.1778, d/o George McLean and Christian Laidlaw at St Cuthberts, Edinburgh) was a member of the Dumfries militia at Dalkeith when his son George Laidlow Davidson Mackintosh (LDS microfiche badly transcribed as George Alexander McIntosh) was born 29 December 1808, baptised on 8 January 1809. Godfathers were Thomas McIntosh and Robert Crawford. (regular, not inserted) John was a bookseller and auctioneer at Kirkcaldy according to litigation information (1854). He died 6 December 1856 at Rose Street, Kirkcaldy aged 77 of general decay. According to his death certificate his father was Donald Davidson (sic) and his mother was Janet Davidson. I'm surprised by the 'dark complexions' referred to. Jane

The following date regarding military pensioners named John McIntosh was extracted from LDS films, as stated. LDS Film 0854661, Vol W.O. 120/29, Chelsea Out Pensioners 92nd Regiment Regiment John McIntosh, 27, (rank not noted), Total Service 11, discharged 16 Nov 1814, lost right leg above the knee and wounded shoulder; b. Munwhitten, Banff; labourer 93rd Regiment John McIntosh, 40, discharged 1815; lost right leg; b. Dornock, Sutherland; shoemaker LDS Film 0854656, Vol W.O. 120/24 14th Foot John McIntosh, 25, discharged 23 Sep 1818,; old ulcerated leg; b. Dover, Kent; shoemaker 26th Foot John McIntosh, 33, discharged 25 Sep 1817; diseased testicles and defect of vision; b. Kilmarnock, Ayr 23rd Regiment (Index has 21st Foot; I may have copied this wrong) John McIntosh, 55, discharged 27 Jun 1814; old and worn out; b. Bremare, Aberdeen; labourer John McIntosh, 42, discharged ?, 1817; old and worn out; b. Inverness; laborer; 5/4 1/2, black hair, dark eyes, dark complexion; restored 20/3/22; Quartermaster Sergeant: Frasers; Sgt Major: fen; Private 16 4/12 yrs, Total Service 17 years. John McIntosh, 39, discharged 8 Nov 1816: worn out and impaired vision; b. St. Cuthbert, Edinburgh; shoemaker; 5/2 black hair, grey eyes, dark complexion Regards, Bob mackintosh

Does anyone know if there is an 1881 census of the whole of Scotland? My grandparents were from Inverness and I am looking for info on their parents though am not sure if they were from the Inverness area or elsewhere in Scotland. My grandmother was Rose Ellen McDermott, born 1896 her parents were Michael McDermott was married to Mary Ann Tierney. Their other children were James, Alice, Catherine, Rose Ellen was the youngest. The children were orphaned at some point and Catherine & Rose Ellen were brought up in an orphanage called Nazareth House. James or/and Alice may have moved to Peebles. My Grandfather was Martin MacDonald born 1894. He had an older brother George and younger were Sandy and Martha, I think Martha later had a farm. Their parents were John MacDonald, mechanical engineer who married a Jane Rhodes. I think the older brother George went to Peru! Can anyone offer any information? I know it isnt much to go on! Regards, Catherine McDonald Newcastle upon Tyne >________________________________________________________________________ >Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com > > >==== SCOTLAND-GENWEB Mailing List ==== >All messages posted to this mailing list remain the copyrighted >property of the poster. They may not be copied, reused, resent or >reposted to any other location without the written consent of the >original author. © MM (3) > ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com

The following information about McIntoshes who were Army Pensioners, 1806 - 1838, was extracted from LDS films. This is Index data. I have extracted detailed information concerning John McIntoshes that I will put in a later message. LDS Film 1544760 , Index to PRO Ref. W.O. 120/24, Chelsea Out Pensioners 14th-28th Foot Regiments 1806-1838 YR Name F Name Age FT Page 1822 McIntosh JAS 25 1818 McIntosh JN 25 14 9 1817 McIntosh JN 33 26 349 1814 McIntosh JN 55 21 179 1816 McIntosh JN 39 21 189 1817 McIntosh JN 42 21 187 (Yr = Year Pensioners; FT = Foot Regiments; Page = On Original Document) LDS Film 1596009, , Index to PRO Ref. W.O. 120/23, Chelsea Out Pensioners 1st - 13th Foot Regiments 1806-1838 YR Name F Name Age FT Page 1814 McIntosh Hugh 37 1 12 1814 McIntosh Wm 52 1 12 LDS Film 1596009, , Index to PRO Ref. W.O. 120/25, Chelsea Out Pensioners 29th - 43rd Foot Regiments 1806-1838 YR Name F Name Age FT Page 1828 McIntosh Alex 35 42 455 1812 McIntosh Angus 22 42 441 1831 McIntosh Fraser - 42 457 1818 McIntosh Fred 43 29 11 1816 McIntosh William 49 42 449 LDS Film 1596009, , Index to PRO Ref. W.O. 120/26, Chelsea Out Pensioners 44th - 58th Foot Regiments 1806-1838 YR Name F Name Age FT Page 1826 McIntosh Laughlin 40 56 436 1807 McIntosh Laugn 00 52 245 1815 McIntosh Wm 35 50 193 1820 McIntosh Wm 33 56 425 LDS Film 1596009, , Index to PRO Ref. W.O. 120/29-30, Chelsea Out Pensioners 89th -104th Foot Regiments 1806-1838 YR Name F Name Age FT Page 1815 McIntosh Alex 48 93 156 1827 McIntosh Alex 31 93 163 Others not copied 1814 McIntosh JN 27 92 122 1815 McIntosh JN 40 93 156 Others not copied Regards, Bob Mackintosh PS: Sorry that all the data on the 89th-104th Foot Rgts were not copied.

Hello Brenda Where was your Ann born ? Judy

Hi, A while back someone suggested flying on a Canadian airline to Scotland because the fare was cheaper but I forget the airline. Would someone please refresh my memory on which Canadian airline and how to contact them for information. Thanks, Judy

Thank you to all who responded to my query on Leek, in particular Elizabeth. Now comes the difficult part. The MacDonald family were recorded at Leek in the 1841 & 1851 census a/w some 12 other MacDonald familes and about a dozen non MacDonald families. I've checked the 1881 census but neither they nor anyone else is recorded in Leek. Given the size of the hamlet, and the fact that it still exists today, does this mean that the whole town was missed in the 1881 census? The hamlet is located about 800 yards upstream from the Bridge of Oich and phots from the net show a number of old homes still in the area. Can anyone explain what may have happend in 1881? David Port Fairy Australia

In message <007301bfcc9e$5494cc00$7bb65d18@ucrq9.neo.lrun.com>, J. Campbell <jrosenbe@neo.rr.com> writes >Hello All. > >I am new to this list and joined to solve a mystery. My ancestress, a widow >named Elsie (Elspet) CAMPBELL HOSSACK died in Inverness in 1909 (4 May). >Why is this a mystery? Well, she was born and raised in Aberdeen, lived in >Banff during her married life and widowhood, whcih means in my terms at >least until the 1891 census. She had several sons in Elgin as well. But-- >as far as I know-- no family in Banff. The information given on her death >certificate is accurately provided, so clearly someone knew her. The >informant, however, was the next-door neighbor. So, I am trying to figure >out what she was doing in Inverness, possibly on her own at age 85. > >She could certainly have been holidaying-- if so, how would a neighbor know >her particulars? Anyway, she was living/staying at Lochinvar Villa on >Montague Row. I am hoping that SKS on the list can tell me something about >this location-- assuming it is not still existing under that name. Was this >in the area of tourist hotels? Or could it have been some type of nursing >home? Is there a library I can write which might have old newspaper files >or a directory of addresses from 1909? I could then check to see if any of >her children had moved on to Inverness. Or just wait for next year's census >release! Can my curiosity wait until then? >TIA- > >Judith in Ohio, USA > Hi Judith Just to keep you interested Hossack's have been part Inverness history for hundreds of years one of them was even Provost (sort of Mayor) around 1745. There were also Hossack's John and his son Samuel who were burgess (elders or councillor type position ) in 1687. Back to more recent times, according to the Inverness directory for 1939 Lochinvar Villa was still occupied by a Mrs Hossack. The house is still there but under different ownership. There are still a few Hossacks around although a lot have moved out of Inverness to the surrounding villages. Hope this helps a little. George -- George D. Christie " Change is not made without inconvenience, even from worse to better "

Can anyone help me find information about the parents or siblings of Norman Nicolson, crofter, of Snizort parish Skye? Norman Nicolson, b abt 1820 Snizort, d. 1897, ON CAN m. Ann Cameron, 25 July 1850, Snizort, b 1826 Snizort, d 1861, ON CAN Both emigrated to Ontario, Canada, 1851. I have information on most of Norman's descendants in Canada. Ruth Dibbs, Ottawa, CAN

Does anyone have access to the 1841 census for Boleskine? I engaged a professional researcher from Edinburgh who has told me that my anscestors, Alexander 1791 & wife Janet 1796 were recorded at Leek a/w several sons on this census. Unfortunately now he's been paid he doesn't answer my emails. I need to know if there is any other details that will help me find Leek. From here in Australia it is very difficult to imagine what the place Leek might have been in the 1840's. Is it a village, an area, a farm?. I can't find it on any map. He told me that there were a lot of McDonalds at Leek so I'm hoping that this might be the family base as it were. David Port Fairy Australia

Hello All. I am new to this list and joined to solve a mystery. My ancestress, a widow named Elsie (Elspet) CAMPBELL HOSSACK died in Inverness in 1909 (4 May). Why is this a mystery? Well, she was born and raised in Aberdeen, lived in Banff during her married life and widowhood, whcih means in my terms at least until the 1891 census. She had several sons in Elgin as well. But-- as far as I know-- no family in Banff. The information given on her death certificate is accurately provided, so clearly someone knew her. The informant, however, was the next-door neighbor. So, I am trying to figure out what she was doing in Inverness, possibly on her own at age 85. She could certainly have been holidaying-- if so, how would a neighbor know her particulars? Anyway, she was living/staying at Lochinvar Villa on Montague Row. I am hoping that SKS on the list can tell me something about this location-- assuming it is not still existing under that name. Was this in the area of tourist hotels? Or could it have been some type of nursing home? Is there a library I can write which might have old newspaper files or a directory of addresses from 1909? I could then check to see if any of her children had moved on to Inverness. Or just wait for next year's census release! Can my curiosity wait until then? TIA- Judith in Ohio, USA

Dear Friends, I have the main line of may family accounted for. I am running into a problem finding dates of birth for members of my Grandfather's Generation. That generation had ten children. I'm missing dates of birth of six children. I am looking for the dates of birth of the children of Alexander Fraser born 12 November 1849 in Inverness and his wife Annie Munro born 11 March 1858. All the children were born in the Parish of Kiltearn, Evanton, Ross-shire, Scotland. The names are as follows: John Fraser b1878 Hugh Fraser b1880 Grandfather migrated to the States died 1953 Andrew Fraser Andrew migrated to the States Kate Fraser Lauchlina Fraser Margaret Fraser Duncan Fraser I believe Duncan was the Postmaster in Dingwall Violet Fraser b1900 Alexander Fraser b1895 Alec migrated to the States and died 1973 Dorothy Fraser Dorothy retired from government service. Any information would be appreciated. Regards, Robert http://www.thefrasers.com This site is dedicated to all people of the name Fraser, and to Scotland.

Alexander Grant married Margaret Stewart, b. Kingsnie, 1814. I think Alexander's Parents were John Grant and Isabelle COLLIE. If anyone has a connection, I sure would like to hear. Adrian Blundell (Queensland, Australia)