As the name surname 'Brown ' was one of the most common in Scotland, it is very difficult to sort them out. There were at least two Brown families on Islay in the early 1800's, Finlay Brown and Neil Brown. Both had daughters named Marion and both the Mrion's were born c1811. For some years I researched the wrong family till I was fortunate to get a Death Cert. from Scotlands People www, and found that it was Finlay Brown who was my 3xgr. grandfather. However I cannot find any information about his birth or parents. If I come across a Colin Brown I will let you know via the List. Celia ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tracey Thomas" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 1:55 AM Subject: [SCT-ISLAY] (no subject) >I have researched some of the Brown family on Islay. Does anyone have any > other information? I am researching Archibald Brown (born 1815??) married > to Mary Macmurchy (or macmurchie) and father- Colin Brown who married anne > Machlachlan. That's all I could find. > Thanks > > ------------------------------- > > Quoting the entire text of a previous message in a reply is poor > netiquette. Please don't do it. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.432 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2649 - Release Date: 01/27/10 13:08:00

Thank you so much Mark. That puts Margaret Cameron in the same parish as the Camerons I have been following. It's quite possible she is my great great grandfather's sister. Marjorie. > > Copied from the Kilchoman Marriage register > 1827 March 13 > Duncan Mac Livir in Cairn and Margaret Cameron in Glenastle, parish of > Kildalton have been legally proclaimed and married > > Hope this gives a little bit of a clue. > > Mark > > > -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 6 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 12230 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len The Professional version does not have this message

Hi Ellen Sager I really appreciated getting this e-mail as it enabled me to find my paternal grandmother's parents. My grandmother's name was Mary McEachran ( as shown on her marriage record) but her parents were spelling the name McEachern and their names were John and Ann, both living in Bowmore where Mary was born. Thanks, Janet Thompson (nee Ritchie) > It is the McEacherns from Islay that are on my mother's side. Bessie > (Betsy) McEachern was my grandmother. > > > > However, there is a connection through my grandfather's side, Thomas > Douglas. Thomas was a light keeper and he drowned off the McArthur's Head > light house in Nov. 1919. > > > > Anyway, a sister, Margaret (Maggie) Greig Douglas married Frank Forrester > who was a painter in Bowmore, Islay. They had four sons, Frank, Willie, > Thomas and Bobby and won daughter, Anna who I believe was born in 1926. > No > information on the deaths of Frank or Maggie. Frank was born abt 1893 and > so was Maggie. Both in Campbeltown. > > > > If you can help with any information, that would be great. > > > > Thanks, Ellen Sager > > _________________________________________________________________ > > ------------------------------- > > Quoting the entire text of a previous message in a reply is poor > netiquette. > Please don't do it. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > ------------------------------- > > Quoting the entire text of a previous message in a reply is poor > netiquette. Please don't do it. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi, this is for Marjorie McQuay "I am also looking for information on Margaret Cameron who married Duncan McLiver in Kilcholman in 1827. The record did not say "of this parish", so I suspect she may have been born elsewhere on Islay." Copied from the Kilchoman Marriage register 1827 March 13 Duncan Mac Livir in Cairn and Margaret Cameron in Glenastle, parish of Kildalton have been legally proclaimed and married Hope this gives a little bit of a clue. Mark

A long shot but does anyone know sany of these folks? Lachlan McCaig, born Islay in 1809 moved to Colonsay and fathered 10 children (Alexander, Peter/Lachlan, John, Angus, Mary, Duncan, Nancy/Ann, Catherine (Kate), Margaret and Isabella. After his death (1889), widow Mary and most children moved to Glasgow. I found son Angus (born 1854), married to Catherine G. Blair, five children. One son, Lachlan, died 1907, another, John, died WW I. I cannot find solid trace of remaining 5 kids (Alexander, Sarah, Jane, Mary and Angus). Lachlan¹s dau. Mary (b. 1855) had illegitimate daughter Ann in 1881 and may later have married Hugh McColl. Pretty sure Ann married Arthur A. Bertram in 1912 and was witness to her uncle Alexander¹s death in 1925. Dixie Cutler

> > I can't relate to Airighnambeist in connection with the Kilchoman Parish. Is > it a place or farm name? > > Peter Tucker > New Zealand > > > > Airigh nam Beist can be found about a mile North of Ardbeg (behind my old Primary School), in Kildalton Parish. >From Gaelic "Airigh" summer sheiling for grazing cattle. John McMillan Argyll, Scotland

I have researched some of the Brown family on Islay. Does anyone have any other information? I am researching Archibald Brown (born 1815??) married to Mary Macmurchy (or macmurchie) and father- Colin Brown who married anne Machlachlan. That's all I could find. Thanks

Hi Phyllis, My interest has also been the McDiarmids of Islay (my mother's family). I have our/her line back to (6)George b.c1757 m. Mary Gillespie, thru their son (5)Donald b.c1797 m. Catherine Gillies b.c1811. (4)George b.c1846 m. Mary Stewart, (3)Archibald b.1869 Dalry, m. Sarah Lawson Andrew, (2)George b.1890 m. Sarah Murray (my grandparents). My mother(1) Mary McDiarmid b.1920 Glasgow. The family emmigrated to NZ in 1923. Donald, George, Archibald and others are common recurring names in our family along with Catherine, Malcolm, Mary etc. but they seem to appear in many McDiarmid families. The above George(1) and Donald(2) were crofters at Torronich Farm in the Parish of Kilchoman, near Port Charlotte in the early 1800's. I have tried to find further info on McDiarmids also using this forum but drew a complete blank, inspite of there having been quite a lot of McDiarmids(McDermids) on Islay around this time. It appears to me that there is little info if any available before about 1750. Good luck with your research. I would be very interested to learn as to whether you come up with the required info. I can't relate to Airighnambeist in connection with the Kilchoman Parish. Is it a place or farm name? Peter Tucker New Zealand -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Phyllis Pettitt Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 6:55 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [SCT-ISLAY] McDiarmids (and Camerons) of Islay Primary interest: McDiarmids I have been able to track them back to 4th GT G/Father (Donald McDiarmid), but unable to obtain details of births, deaths and marriages. I believed I had a birth date for 3rd GT G/Father (Archibald McDiarmid possibly born 22 Nov 1799 at Parish of Kilchoman, Airighnambeist), but this has the father as Neil, not Donald McDiarmid. I am unable to find a birth record for Archibald with parents Donald and Elizabeth. What I have is: 4th GT G/Father Donald McDiarmid (from Archibald's death certificate) - occupation Farmer. Wife: Elizabeth Niven. 3rd GT G/Father Archibald McDiarmid Born Islay approx 1799 Died Glasgow St Rollox 1876 Married Annabella Elizabeth Cameron (a widow prior husband Neil McIntyre) on 11 April 1826 at Kilchoman, Islay. She was born on 28 Jul 1798 at Lochknock, Kildalton. Children: Malcolm, Donald, Archibald, Alexander, Emily (Amelia) - 2nd GT G/Mother, and Elizabeth. All born in Islay. If you can shed any light on 4th GT G/Father McDiarmid and G/Mother and beyond, that would be great. I have lots of information on the Cameron side, courtesy of a Cameron long lost rellie! Thanks. Phyllis Livingstone _________________________________________________________________ Search for properties that match your lifestyle! Start searching NOW! http://clk.atdmt.com/NMN/go/157631292/direct/01/ ------------------------------- Quoting the entire text of a previous message in a reply is poor netiquette. Please don't do it. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4808 (20100126) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com

Primary interest: McDiarmids I have been able to track them back to 4th GT G/Father (Donald McDiarmid), but unable to obtain details of births, deaths and marriages. I believed I had a birth date for 3rd GT G/Father (Archibald McDiarmid possibly born 22 Nov 1799 at Parish of Kilchoman, Airighnambeist), but this has the father as Neil, not Donald McDiarmid. I am unable to find a birth record for Archibald with parents Donald and Elizabeth. What I have is: 4th GT G/Father Donald McDiarmid (from Archibald's death certificate) - occupation Farmer. Wife: Elizabeth Niven. 3rd GT G/Father Archibald McDiarmid Born Islay approx 1799 Died Glasgow St Rollox 1876 Married Annabella Elizabeth Cameron (a widow prior husband Neil McIntyre) on 11 April 1826 at Kilchoman, Islay. She was born on 28 Jul 1798 at Lochknock, Kildalton. Children: Malcolm, Donald, Archibald, Alexander, Emily (Amelia) - 2nd GT G/Mother, and Elizabeth. All born in Islay. If you can shed any light on 4th GT G/Father McDiarmid and G/Mother and beyond, that would be great. I have lots of information on the Cameron side, courtesy of a Cameron long lost rellie! Thanks. Phyllis Livingstone _________________________________________________________________ Search for properties that match your lifestyle! Start searching NOW! http://clk.atdmt.com/NMN/go/157631292/direct/01/

Hi Marjorie and Phyllis et al Here are my McDIARMIDs and McDERMIDs. Elizabeth McDERMID was the first wife of my gg Malcolm CURRIE in 1836 in Nottawasaga Twp., Simcoe County. She died giving birth to Laughlin. Her father, John McDERMID sr. and all his descendants are posted her. They don't seem to match your names, but should be considered in the mix. Malcolm CAMPBELL Descendants of John Sr. McDERMID 1 John Sr. McDERMID Residence: 5 Acre lots, Scotch Corners, or Bowmore which became Duntroon and Con 8, Lot 27 (S1/2) Nottawasaga Twp, Simcoe Co .. +Margaret GILCHRIST 2 Elizabeth (Betsey) McDERMID b: ABT 1811 in Isle of Islay, Argyle, Scotland d: 19 Feb 1838 in Scotch Corners (now Duntroon) Burial: One of 1st weddings held in Scotch Corners. Died in childbirth (Laughlin), one year later. Occupation: Farmer's wife Residence: Lagmore Farm, Duntroon, Nottawasaga Twp., ON. .... +Malcolm CURRIE b: 25 Feb 1807 in Balaharaich, (Baliharvie?) Kilmeny Parish, Islay, Scotland m: 15 Jan 1836 in Scotch Corners (now Duntroon), Simcoe Co., ON d: 15 Aug 1865 in Lagmore Farm, South 1/2 of lot 33, Con. 12, Nottawasaga Twp., Simcoe Co., Ont. Burial: WEST NOTTAWASAGA CHURCH CEMETERY Comment 1: Also known as "The Bear" as he is said to have killed an attacking 200lb bear cub, bare handed. Ethnicity/Relig.: Church of Scotland Occupation: Farmer, Shoe Maker, Licence Inspector Residence: Nottawasaga Twp. 5 Acre Lots &, Con 8, Lot 25, Lagmore Farm Comment 1: Also known as "The Bear" as he is said to have killed an attacking 200lb bear cub, bare handed. ... 3 Laughlin CURRIE b: 19 Feb 1838 in Lagmore Farm, Nottawasaga Twp., Simcoe Co., Canada West d: 1912 in Lagmore Farm, Nottawasaga Twp., Simcoe Twp., ONT. ? Burial: buried in West Church Cemetery, Nottawa. Ethnicity/Relig.: Church of Scotland Residence: S 1/2 Lor 3, Con. 3 Collingwood Twp. Simcoe CO., ON. ....... +Minnie J. MONTGOMERY b: 1852 m: 24 Mar 1869 d: 1934 in Nottawasaga Twp., Simcoe Co. ? Burial: buried in West Church Cemetery, Nottawa. ..... 4 Elizabeth (Libbie) CURRIE b: in Nottawasaga Twp., Simcoe Co. ? ......... +Unknown COOK Residence: Lived in N. Dakota, then Chicago ..... 4 Malcolm CURRIE b: in Nottawasaga Twp., Simcoe Co. ? Residence: "Went to Western Canada, Medicine Hat. Family probably live in Prince Albert ......... +[1] Mary GREY ..... 4 Janet CURRIE b: 1889 in Nottawasaga Twp., Simcoe Co. ? Burial: in West Church Cemetery, or in C'wood Cemetery??? Residence: Lived in Chicago. Later returned to C'wood and died there ......... +Unknown SNIDER ..... 4 Hugh A. CURRIE b: 1900 in Nottawasaga Twp., Simcoe Co. ? d: ABT 1970 in California ? Burial: Invented machines for wrapping candy and chocolate bars Residence: California ? ......... +Elizabeth Veronica HINCH Comment 1: "Still living in 1980." Residence: 10699 Magalena Ave., Los Altos Hills, California (1973) Comment 1: "Still living in 1980." ..... 4 George W. CURRIE b: 1882 in Nottawasaga Twp., Simcoe Co. ? d: 1946 Burial: West Church Cemetery, Nottawa, interred in the same plot as his parents. ..... 4 Donald M. CURRIE b: ABT 1891 Burial: 82 years in 1973 ......... +Julia GILL b: 1891 Residence: 1973 address: Mrs. Donald M. CURRIE 391 Albany Drive, Kingston NY (914) 331-5540 ..... 4 John M. CURRIE b: 1887 in Nottawasaga Twp., Simcoe Co. d: 1946 in Nottawasaga Twp., Simcoe Co. Burial: West Church Cemetery, Nottawa. Interred in Same plot as his parents. ..... 4 Malcolm CURRIE b: in Nottawasaga Twp., Simcoe Co. ? Burial: "Went to Western Canada, Medicine Hat. Family probably live in Prince Albert Residence: "Went to Western Canada, Medicine Hat. Family probably live in Prince Albert ......... +[1] Mary GREY ..... 4 John M. CURRIE b: 1887 in Nottawasaga Twp., Simcoe Co. d: 1946 in Nottawasaga Twp., Simcoe Co. Burial: West Church Cemetery, Nottawa. Interred in Same plot as his parents. 2 John Jr. McDERMID Residence: 200 acres north of Duntroon lot 27, concession 8 just north of the farm that Hugh Currie, Malcolm's brother, bought-their farms touched each other. ... 3 Hugh McDIARMID ..... 4 Dougald McDIARMID 2 Dougald McDERMID 2 Malcolm McDERMID ... 3 2 more kids McDERMID ... 3 John McDERMID b: ABT 1851 d: in Oregon, USA Residence: Oregon, USA ....... +Janet McALLISTER m: 28 Jul 1874 ..... 4 Malcolm John McDERMID b: 30 Apr 1877 d: 23 Aug 1952 in Pendleton, Umatilla, Co., OR Burial: Weston Cemetery Residence: Pendleton, Oregon, USA ......... +Elizabeth S. STEPHENS b: 27 Oct 1877 in Collingwood, Grey Co., ON, Canada m: 22 Nov 1905 in Osprey, Grey Co., ON, Canada d: 27 Jun 1964 in Pendleton, Umatilla Co., OR Burial: Olney Cemetery, Pendleton, Umatilla Co., OR Residence: Pendleton, Oregon, USA 2 Margaret McDERMID b: 1850 .... +Andrew JARDINE ... 3 Isabella JARDINE b: 28 Apr 1842 in Scotland d: Nov 1902 in Possibly died 1903 ....... +Alexander McDERMID b: 1836 in Scotland m: 18 Feb 1863 d: 13 Jul 1912 Burial: Collingwood Presbyterian Cemetery Comment 1: Kids came to live with their uncles Uncles Alexander and Peter McNabb at n Lot 19, concession 7 in Nottawasaga Township- between Stayner and Duntroon Occupation: Tailor in Colligwood Residence: Collingwood - 3 houses south of the Dairy Queen on Hurontario street on the West side of the street. Comment 1: Kids came to live with their uncles Uncles Alexander and Peter McNabb at n Lot 19, concession 7 in Nottawasaga Township- between Stayner and Duntroon ..... 4 Annie McDERMID b: 1865 in ? d: 15 Oct 1896 in Nottawasaga Twp., Collingwood, ON. area ......... +Hugh Archibald CURRIE b: 1858 in Lagmore Farm, Notawasaga Twp., Simcoe Co. Canada West m: 03 Dec 1890 in Nottawasaga Twp., Collingwood, ON. area d: 1952 in Collingwood, Notawasaga Twp., Simcoe Co. ? Burial: Died when his nightshirt caught fire in nursing home accident. Ethnicity/Relig.: Church of Scotland Occupation: Book Keeper, Merchant, Purser on Steamer, Mayor of Collingwood, early 1910's. Accountant Residence: Lagmore Farm, Nottawasaga Twp., & Nottawa, Simcoe Co., and Collingwood, ON ..... 4 4 additional kids McDERMID ... 3 Andrew JARDINE ....... +Janet KINNARD ..... 4 Ellen JARDINE ......... +Peter CURRIE 2 Archibald McDERMID ********** ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marjorie McQuay" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 1:55 PM Subject: Re: [SCT-ISLAY] McDiarmids (and Camerons) of Islay > Hi Phyllis, > > I am interested in your Cameron files. > > Do you know who the parents are of Elizabeth, b. 1798, or any siblings? > > I am also looking for information on Margaret Cameron who married Duncan > McLiver in Kilcholman in 1827. The record did not say "of this parish", so > I > suspect she may have been born elsewhere on Islay. > > My great great grandfather was Duncan Cameron b. about 1792, who married > Margaret Sinclair sometime before 1833. I have nothing of record on him in > Scotland but am quite sure they were in Kildalton before they emigrated > to > Canada in 1834. > > Marjorie Cameron McQuay. > I have lots of information on the Cameron side, courtesy of a Cameron long > lost rellie! > Thanks. > Phyllis Livingstone

Hi Phyllis, I am interested in your Cameron files. Do you know who the parents are of Elizabeth, b. 1798, or any siblings? I am also looking for information on Margaret Cameron who married Duncan McLiver in Kilcholman in 1827. The record did not say "of this parish", so I suspect she may have been born elsewhere on Islay. My great great grandfather was Duncan Cameron b. about 1792, who married Margaret Sinclair sometime before 1833. I have nothing of record on him in Scotland but am quite sure they were in Kildalton before they emigrated to Canada in 1834. Marjorie Cameron McQuay. I have lots of information on the Cameron side, courtesy of a Cameron long lost rellie! Thanks. Phyllis Livingstone _________________________________________________________________ Search for properties that match your lifestyle! Start searching NOW! http://clk.atdmt.com/NMN/go/157631292/direct/01/ -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 6 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 12214 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len The Professional version does not have this message

I think the problem stemmed, as I understand it, from the fact that the minister in Kilchoman not keeping a record if births/baptisms & marriages until 1821. I seem to remember a frame on an OPR which contained a minute of the Kirk Session, instructing the purchase of a book for this purpose in 1821. So, unless you have a post 1855 death record for someone which gives their parents, it is guesswork unless you are lucky enough to have family letters or the like, or they appear in the Islay rentals. If they were born in Kildalton or one of the other Parishes, you may be lucky, since the records start earlier. Iain -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Peter Tucker Sent: 27 January 2010 7:50 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [SCT-ISLAY] McDiarmids (and Camerons) of Islay Hi Phyllis, My interest has also been the McDiarmids of Islay (my mother's family). I have our/her line back to (6)George b.c1757 m. Mary Gillespie, thru their son (5)Donald b.c1797 m. Catherine Gillies b.c1811. (4)George b.c1846 m. Mary Stewart, (3)Archibald b.1869 Dalry, m. Sarah Lawson Andrew, (2)George b.1890 m. Sarah Murray (my grandparents). My mother(1) Mary McDiarmid b.1920 Glasgow. The family emmigrated to NZ in 1923. Donald, George, Archibald and others are common recurring names in our family along with Catherine, Malcolm, Mary etc. but they seem to appear in many McDiarmid families. The above George(1) and Donald(2) were crofters at Torronich Farm in the Parish of Kilchoman, near Port Charlotte in the early 1800's. I have tried to find further info on McDiarmids also using this forum but drew a complete blank, inspite of there having been quite a lot of McDiarmids(McDermids) on Islay around this time. It appears to me that there is little info if any available before about 1750. Good luck with your research. I would be very interested to learn as to whether you come up with the required info. I can't relate to Airighnambeist in connection with the Kilchoman Parish. Is it a place or farm name? Peter Tucker New Zealand -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Phyllis Pettitt Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 6:55 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [SCT-ISLAY] McDiarmids (and Camerons) of Islay Primary interest: McDiarmids I have been able to track them back to 4th GT G/Father (Donald McDiarmid), but unable to obtain details of births, deaths and marriages. I believed I had a birth date for 3rd GT G/Father (Archibald McDiarmid possibly born 22 Nov 1799 at Parish of Kilchoman, Airighnambeist), but this has the father as Neil, not Donald McDiarmid. I am unable to find a birth record for Archibald with parents Donald and Elizabeth. What I have is: 4th GT G/Father Donald McDiarmid (from Archibald's death certificate) - occupation Farmer. Wife: Elizabeth Niven. 3rd GT G/Father Archibald McDiarmid Born Islay approx 1799 Died Glasgow St Rollox 1876 Married Annabella Elizabeth Cameron (a widow prior husband Neil McIntyre) on 11 April 1826 at Kilchoman, Islay. She was born on 28 Jul 1798 at Lochknock, Kildalton. Children: Malcolm, Donald, Archibald, Alexander, Emily (Amelia) - 2nd GT G/Mother, and Elizabeth. All born in Islay. If you can shed any light on 4th GT G/Father McDiarmid and G/Mother and beyond, that would be great. I have lots of information on the Cameron side, courtesy of a Cameron long lost rellie! Thanks. Phyllis Livingstone _________________________________________________________________ Search for properties that match your lifestyle! Start searching NOW! http://clk.atdmt.com/NMN/go/157631292/direct/01/ ------------------------------- Quoting the entire text of a previous message in a reply is poor netiquette. Please don't do it. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4808 (20100126) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com ------------------------------- Quoting the entire text of a previous message in a reply is poor netiquette. Please don't do it. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Phyllis, If I understand correctly your message below, your only source of the name Donald for your GGGGgf is the death record of your GGGgf, Archibald. If I have misunderstood, please excuse this intrusion. Please note recent discussions on this List and others regarding the unreliability of death records. They are not a primary source, but at best a secondary source. Whoever provided the name of the father of the deceased Archibald probably had no direct knowledge of the name and may have made a mistake. This is especially true in cases such as yours, where the person died remote (Glasgow) from the family origin (Islay). So don't ignore the possibility that your GGGGgf was actually Neil. Ken Harrison North Vancouver, Canada -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Phyllis Pettitt Sent: January 26, 2010 9:55 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [SCT-ISLAY] McDiarmids (and Camerons) of Islay Primary interest: McDiarmids I have been able to track them back to 4th GT G/Father (Donald McDiarmid), but unable to obtain details of births, deaths and marriages. I believed I had a birth date for 3rd GT G/Father (Archibald McDiarmid possibly born 22 Nov 1799 at Parish of Kilchoman, Airighnambeist), but this has the father as Neil, not Donald McDiarmid. I am unable to find a birth record for Archibald with parents Donald and Elizabeth. What I have is: 4th GT G/Father Donald McDiarmid (from Archibald's death certificate) - occupation Farmer. Wife: Elizabeth Niven. 3rd GT G/Father Archibald McDiarmid Born Islay approx 1799 Died Glasgow St Rollox 1876 Phyllis Livingstone

-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ellen Sager Sent: 12 January 2010 12:43 AM To: Islay Subject: [SCT-ISLAY] Margaret (Maggie) Greig Douglas and Frank Forrester Hi, it is Ellen Sager. I have had to re-subscribe because I changed my e-mail. It is the McEacherns from Islay that are on my mother's side. Bessie (Betsy) McEachern was my grandmother. However, there is a connection through my grandfather's side, Thomas Douglas. Thomas was a light keeper and he drowned off the McArthur's Head light house in Nov. 1919. Anyway, a sister, Margaret (Maggie) Greig Douglas married Frank Forrester who was a painter in Bowmore, Islay. They had four sons, Frank, Willie, Thomas and Bobby and won daughter, Anna who I believe was born in 1926. No information on the deaths of Frank or Maggie. Frank was born abt 1893 and so was Maggie. Both in Campbeltown. If you can help with any information, that would be great. Thanks, Ellen Sager _________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------- Quoting the entire text of a previous message in a reply is poor netiquette. Please don't do it. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Greetings all: My McArthur's lived in Lagavulin the names are similar to those in Port Ellen wondering if they are related? Archibald McArthur born 1771 married 13 Aug 1791 in Kildalton to Catherine MacEacharn born about 1771. Children: Catherine McArthur, born 1792 Lagavulin Nancy McArthur, born 1794 Lagavulin Flora McArthur, born 1795 Lagavulin Isabella McArthur, born 1800 Lagavulin. Married 1823 to James Keith in Paisley (my line) Is anyone researching the family of John & Nancy McArthur listed below on the 1841 Census living in Port Ellen, Kildalton, Islay Regards Tom Thompson Bradenton, Florida 1841 Census Kildalton, Islay. Name: John McArthur Age: 70 Estimated birth year: abt 1771 Gender: Male Where born: Argyll, Scotland Civil parish: Kildalton County: Argyll Address: Port Ellen Parish Number: 541 John McArthur, age 35 born 1806 Nancy McArthur, age 30, born 1811 Donald McArthur, age 5, born 1836 Charles McArthur, age 3, born 1838 Nancy McArthur, age 8, born 1833 Isabella McArthur, age 6 months, born 1841 John McArthur, age 70, born 1771 Nancy McArthur, age 60, born 1781

Hi, it is Ellen Sager. I have had to re-subscribe because I changed my e-mail. It is the McEacherns from Islay that are on my mother's side. Bessie (Betsy) McEachern was my grandmother. However, there is a connection through my grandfather's side, Thomas Douglas. Thomas was a light keeper and he drowned off the McArthur's Head light house in Nov. 1919. Anyway, a sister, Margaret (Maggie) Greig Douglas married Frank Forrester who was a painter in Bowmore, Islay. They had four sons, Frank, Willie, Thomas and Bobby and won daughter, Anna who I believe was born in 1926. No information on the deaths of Frank or Maggie. Frank was born abt 1893 and so was Maggie. Both in Campbeltown. If you can help with any information, that would be great. Thanks, Ellen Sager _________________________________________________________________

I was wondering if anyone could help.  I have paid for a subscription on the finlaggan website (islay cultural database) and received an email to confirm payment.  I have not received the email with the password and am still unable to use my credits.  I have contacted technical and received no reply to my email.  I think Roger McWee is something to do with this website.    Any suggestions?

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Andrea e-mail Roger at this e-mail address. [email protected], Janet -------Original Message------- From: Andrea Aveyard Date: 01/11/10 06:45:41 To: [email protected] Subject: [SCT-ISLAY] Islay Cultural Database I was wondering if anyone could help. I have paid for a subscription on the finlaggan website (islay cultural database) and received an email to confirm payment. I have not received the email with the password and am still unable to use my credits. I have contacted technical and received no reply to my email. I think Roger McWee is something to do with this website. Any suggestions? ------------------------------- Quoting the entire text of a previous message in a reply is poor netiquette. Please don't do it. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi all, On trying to find my GGGrandmother Ann TAYLOR who married in Glasgow in 27 March 1842 to my GGGrandad Malcolm McFADYEN ( 21 June 1810 - abt 18 May 1845), I find the best candidate is one born outside marriage in 3 Feb1824 to a Colin TAYLOR and Elizabeth McLACHLAN. Ann ( now Taylor or McFadyen) remarried Hugh McALLISTER a mariner of Rothesay in Kilarrow 9 Jan 1848. No trace of either therafter apart from fact that Ann was living in Rothesay, Bute in 1849. The above Colin TAYLOR ( 1784 -10 June 1846) was a wealthy general merchant living at 15 Main Street, Bowmore who married Margaret (Burnie) BURNET of Greenock ( May 1801 - 27 May 1848) in London in 1827 and was in business with an unmarried brother John Taylor who died abt 1838 (when Colin's will was updated to take account of this). Colin also had a mother and sister who were both named Margaret. On his will in 1833 Colin mentions his nephew Ronald GILCHRIST who is working for him and who looks like the one age 25 ( so born abt 1811 - 1816 ) living next door to Colin's Family on the 1841 Census at 15 / 16 Main St., Bowmore and also a General Merchant. No sign of this Ronald GILCHRIST on the 1851 Census. Barbara TAYLOR b abt 1781 married Duncan GILCHRIST of Mulindry in 1802 at Bowmore and emigrates to Canada in 1834. ( maybe dies on route). They have a Colin and a Margaret amongst their early children, which makes me wonder if Barbara and Colin Taylor are siblings. Is Barbara's son Ronald GILCHRIST born 23 Feb 1813 Bowmore the nephew mentioned in Coln Taylor's will? He did emigrate Canada but was this after the June 1841 Census? Regards and a Happy New Year to all on the Islay List. Charles MacFadyen Houston b 1943 Glasgow