Greetings list- I am hoping that someone familiar to Islay and Port Askaig in particular can point me in the right direction. Archibald Lindsay, gr gr grandfather immigrated to US from Islay. In 1921, at the age of 76, he wrote a letter to his grandson saying that his parents and grandparents were married at the Port Askaig hotel. Though we suspect (from census records) that his fathers name was Donald, it would be great if we could confirm this by finding some record of marriages that took place at the Askaig hotel around mid 1830s. We could then confirm the 2 generations that preceded Archibald. Does anyone know whether the hotel still exists and/or whether records of marriages that took place there in the early mid-19th century exist somewhere? Thanks Jim Lindsay

On Aug 28, 2006, at 12:52, James Lindsay wrote: > Does anyone know whether the hotel still exists and/or whether > records of marriages that took place there in the early mid-19th > century exist somewhere? Yes, the hotel still exists. Here's the web address: http://www.portaskaig.co.uk/travel.html Nancy

On Aug 28, 2006, at 7:53, Annetta Trotter wrote: > I'm Annetta Trotter, born 22, Charlotte Street, Port Charlotte, Islay > in 1937, to Catherine Currie and Douglas Muriden. My mother's father > was a butcher at 22, Charlotte and his name was Curtherbert Currie. > His wife's name was Annie Currie. > > I'm currently living in Southsea, but am trying to trace the roots of > the family tree on my mothers side of the family. I've managed to > trace my father's side dating back to 1744 when he was married. Hello Annetta and welcome to the list. At least you're not trying to do the tracing from 8,000 miles away! I live in British Columbia, Canada and have traced my paternal roots back to Islay 1753. I am going there in September and hope to do more at the Family History Centre in Bowmore. Nancy MacLarty

Any suggestions as to where I might write to see if there possibly was an obituary for my 2x g grandmother who died in BOWMORE on JANUARY 9, 1880? I have her death record from Scotland's People but naturally want to know more about her if possible.

Many or perhaps all of us got a census-announce message. Ignore it and maybe it won't happen again. If it does I will direct a question to rootsweb on the subject. Ted Larson - List administrator

Hi everyone I have watched the postings the last couple of days and felt that I should share with you some of the information I have gathered about these families that fill in some of the blanks Sue referred to in her data. Sue shared the 1841 census with us. According to the 1851 census sons Malcolm and Thomas were also born in Ireland 1851 - Scotland, County of Argyll, Parish of Kildalton (#541), Division 4, Page 15, Frederick Street, Port Ellen, FHL film # 0103649 John McCuaig / head/ mar / age 50 /crofter 2 acres / born Ireland Betty McCuaig / wife / mar / age 40 / born Kildalton Stewart McCuaig / son / unm / age 20 / Ag lab / Malcolm McCuaig / son / unm / age 15 . / born Ireland Thomas McCuaig / son / unm / age 13 / born Ireland Elizabeth McCuaig / daug / female age 6 / born Kildalton This is again declared in the 1861 census (along with son William). They must have gone back and forth as son Stewart seems to be born on Islay and then three sons in Ireland and then the girls (well at least Elizabeth) back on Islay. I am just assuming Agnes was also born in Kildalton but I suppose she could have been born in Ireland too. I assume she died before the 1851 census so I guess I'll stick with the 1841 which says she was born in Argyll. CENSUS 1861 - Scotland, County of Argyll, Parish of Kildalton (#541), Division 2, Page 22. Frederidk St, Port Ellen, FHL film # 0103798 Betty McCuaig / Head / Widow / age 60 / born Kildalton Stewart McCuaig / son / unm / age 29 / farmer 18 acres / born Kildalton William McCuaig / son / unm / age 27 / joiner / born Ireland Malcolm McCuaig / son / unm / age 25 / joiner / born Ireland Thomas McCuaig / son / unm / age 23 / joiner / born Ireland Eliza McCuaig / daug / unm / age 15 / Dairy maid / born Kildalton On the 1841 census there is a William McCuaig age 85 and Cirty McCuaig 80 with the family. I believe they are Betsy's (Elizabeth's parents) Here are my notes Name Found as Betty on the 1851 and 1861 census and as Betsy on the 1841 census with her parents William and Cirty McCuaig and in addition her husband and her children. Because the 1841 census does not state relationships it was unclear that these were her parents for sure. However her siblings, Janet and William, death registrations state the names of their parents. But the connection was established when her sister Janet died in 1861 (married name McMillan). The informant on Janet's death registration was nephew Stewart McCuaig. "Stewart" is very uncommon as a given name and he is probably the only one found in the McCuaigs so far. If Stewart is a nephew - it follows that one of his parents is a sibling of Janet. We know that Stewart is the son of John McCuaig and Betty (Elizabeth) McCuaig and we also know that William and Cirty are not John's parents (from John's death registration - his parents are Malcolm McCuaig and Janet Stewart). It follows that William McCuaig and Christian Graham MUST be the parents of Elizabeth. I don't think the headstone mentioned for Stewart McCuaig could be this Stewart McCuaig as he went to New Zealand. Margaret said that he came back and got his mother and sister Elizabeth and her husband (Duncan Campbell) and took them to New Zealand also. I never found a marriage record for Stewart McCuaig and Ann Campbell. In fact little Sarah's death registration does not say they were married, just that they are her parents. I have not found a birth registration for Sarah just the death registration. Stewart is the informant on her death registration so it is not like he didn't have anything to do with her. It is just a few years after her death that he left for New Zealand. The headstone they were asking about for Janet McCuaig who died 8 Dec 1861 is probably for Janet McCuaig McMillan (seeing as that is her death date) and if so is the Janet that I have been discussing earlier in this e-mail. She is a widow (husband's given name not given) daughter of William McCuaig and Christian Graham and a aunt of Stewart McCuaig. I suppose it is possible that the John McCuaig headstone is for John (her brother-in-law) the father of Stewart and husband of Elizabeth but there really is no way of knowing with no dates. Hope this helps to fill in a few blanks and questions Monta

Hi list, The world's largest DNA study is being done by Family Tree DNA, see their website http://www.familytreedna.com/ If you check through the list of group studies, you might find a McLarty one already started. I don't think its necessary to belong to an already established group. The Sinclair study started out with the male (Y) chromosome, but recently added the female study (mtDNA). The group administrator insisted that every participant do at least a 25 marker test, as that reveals a lot more information than the common 12 marker. My husband did a 37 marker test, and now apparently there are even more specific (57 and 67) marker tests. Once your test results come in, you get a password #, and you can compare the results with others who have agreed to make their DNA results available (this is not compulsory, you can keep it to yourself if you choose). If you leave an email address, others can also contact you and you can compare your documentary data if you think there is a family link. Certainly opens up new possibilities. That's as much as I've had time to learn. I should get on with these comparisons, but time is limited. Very interesting stuff though! Toni >From: "Nancy A. MacLarty" <nanmac825@dccnet.com> >Reply-To: SCT-ISLAY-L@rootsweb.com >To: SCT-ISLAY-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: Re: [SCT-ISLAY] DNA testing >Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 11:19:03 -0700 > > >On Aug 20, 2006, at 6:34, Toni Sinclair wrote: > >> I haven't had much time to study the DNA project which my husband >>participated in (ie. Sinclair), but this adds a new dimension - the DNA >>study of Islay descendants. Have many of you done a test? > >Where do you get tested??? I am going to Islay in September. I have >traced my ancestors back to my 4x Great Grandfather John McLarty b.1753 on >Islay. > >Nancy MacLarty > > >==== SCT-ISLAY Mailing List ==== >FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS MAILING LIST - HOW TO UNSUBSCRIBE - HOW TO >CHANGE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS, ETC, ETC...: >http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~steve/islay/maillist.htm > _________________________________________________________________ Play Q6 for your chance to WIN great prizes. http://q6trivia.imagine-live.com/enca/landing

Greetings - Is there some kind soul on the Islay list, knowledgeable about the possibilities of DNA testing, who would be willing to answer a somewhat complicated question? If so, please contact off list. Many thanks. -- sheil@netsync.net

Q 1`. Is there anyone who has a McLugash/McDougall name change in their ancestry? Q 2 . Can anyone tell me why a schoolmaster on Islay from 1828 - 1842 (who only taught at very small schools) would be able to write VERY ambitious and erudite letters? My theory is that he could have been the younger son of landowners, possibly on the mainland(Oban). His name was Alexander McDougall, (b. poss. abt. 1785 +) and his birth is still a mystery after 20 years of research. Thanks, Celia.

Hi Sue, Thank you for your reply re.our McCuaig's, on thinking i think I would rather be McCuaig than McLeod. I talked to people on Islay about the name change and the thought there was that at the time that whisky was to be taxed that a change of name helped avoid the back payments but we will most likely never know. We looked at a notice board in a new browery that had the list people caught and had to pay back taxes and there were a few McCuaig names. From memory there were no names that I have but I will go back to the photo and have another look. I feel that our family were crofters and may not have been involved in making a great lot of whisky. I have as follows. John McCuaig son of Malcolm McLeod & Janet Stewart b 1795 Ireland. d Ma rch 1861 Islay. & Elizabeth McLeod gaughter of William McLeod & Christina Graham. b 1794 Islay. d11 July 1880 West Taieri, New Zealand. Family of John McLeod ( McCuaig ) & Elizabeth McLeod ( McCuaig ) Stewart McLeod b1829 Oa Islay d13 Jan. 1912 East Taieri. NZ m Elizabeth Grant 29 April 1891 b1853 d 17 April 1934 Willaim McLeod b1836 Ireland Bachelor Malcolm McLeod. b 1835 Ireland d 28 December 1926 m Jane Hamilton McIntosh b1856 d 20 July 1946 Thomas Mcleod c1843 Ireland Bachelor. Eliza McLeod c1844 Islay d11 April 1915 m Duncan Campbell Port ellen Islay Co. Argyll 23 January 1862 b12 MAy 1839 Islay. You will note that this is not the same as the 1841 censes, it is taken fron a small booklet that was printed here in NZ in 1989. There seems to be no mention of Agnus, I wonder why ?. This may help you to help me, that would be great, Thank you for your time. Margaret ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sue Visser" <genealgal2@execulink.com> To: <SCT-ISLAY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2006 12:56 PM Subject: Fw: [SCT-ISLAY] McCuaig/McLeod/Campbell > It seems that my fingers don't type as fast as I think at times.....the > email below has been spell checked & corrected now > Sue > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Sue Visser" <genealgal2@execulink.com> > To: <SCT-ISLAY-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2006 9:57 AM > Subject: Re: [SCT-ISLAY] McCuaig/McLeod/Campbell > > > Hi Margaret > > Nice to 'meet' you. My sympathy to you on the death of your Mother. > > There are a couple of us (including Monta Salmon and I) who have been > gathering Islay McCuaig info for years with hopes to sort them out/connect > them. What I have accumulated on your family is below. Please note that > the data is as it was collected, and not verified. I would appreciate any > further info you can share that can be added to the Islay McCuaigs > database. > Sheila Dedrick sdedrick@mts.net might be related to you. You can follow a > series of emails in the archives > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/intl/SCT/SCT-ISLAY.html - search on > "Malcolm > McCuaig" in 2003 - there is specific information about the Daniel Rankin's > history. > > It's interesting to find more McCuaigs turned McLeods, now too with your > family in NZ. It happened repeatedly in my McCuaigs after they emigrated > to > Canada and there is one family who stayed on Islay where part of the > family > became McLeod and the rest remained McCuaig. My theory isn't documented > or > provable...McCuaigs are generally thought to be a sept to Clan McLeod of > Skye.....except those on Islay which was Clan Donald/McDonald. I believe > it's possible that the original Islay McCuaig came to Islay as part of the > 'parliament' of the Lords of the Isles and were originally from Skye's > McLeods. When they emigrated, some felt strongly enough about their > heritage to change their name to indicate their origins while others kept > the name they'd been born with. The family folklore that I'd heard > decades > ago, before I started researching seriously, was that when my grandfather > emigrated in 1851, his brothers who emigrated with him chose to be McLeods > and that he said "McCuaig" was good enough for him on Islay so a McCuaig > he'd remain. A couple of his children later chose to change their surname > to McLeod, particularly those who migrated to western USA. Do you know if > your McCuaigs became McLeod prior to emigration to NZ? > > Hope to hear from you again. > Sue Visser > Ontario, Canada > > Descendants of Malcolm McCuaig > > > > > Generation No. 1 > > > 1. MALCOLM1 MCCUAIG He married JANET STEWART. > > > Child of MALCOLM MCCUAIG and JANET STEWART is: > > 2. i. JOHN2 MCCUAIG, b. Abt. 1795, Ireland; d. 13 Mar 1861, 66 yrs; Port > Ellen, Kildalton parish, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT. > > > > Generation No. 2 > > > 2. JOHN2 MCCUAIG (MALCOLM1) was born Abt. 1795 in Ireland (Source: 35 in > 1841 census; 50 in 1851 census, born in Ireland.), and died 13 Mar 1861 in > 66 yrs; Port Ellen, Kildalton parish, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT (Source: > Death Certificate, John McCuaig, 1861 March 30 6.00 am, Port Ellen, 66 > years > F: Malcom McCuaig, Farmer M: Janet McCuaig, ms Stewart Dropsey, no med att > Stewart McCuaig, son Ref 1861 541 13 .). He married BETSY ______? Bef. > 1830 > in Prob Port Ellen, Kildalton Parish, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT. She was > born Bet. 1806 - 1811 in Kildalton Parish, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT > (Source: 35 in 1841 census; 40 in in 1851 census.). > > Notes for JOHN MCCUAIG: > > 1841 Kildalton census > Port Ellen > John McCuaig, 35, ag lab > Betsy, 35 > Stewart, 11 > William, 10 > Malcom, 8 > Thomas, 5 > Agnes, 2 > > A McCuaig ICD printout from May 2000 has in Port Ellen: > > John McCuaig 50 in 1851, crofter of 2 acres > > marr Betty _________? 40 in 1851 > > Children: > Stewart 20 in 1851, Ag labourer > Malcolm 15 in 1851, crofter's son > Thomas, 13 in 1851 > Elizabeth 6 in 1851 > Kildalton Deaths: Sarah McCuaig d/o Stewart McCuaig and Ann Campbell died > 6 > May 1860, 8 mos, of Small Pox in Port Ellen. > > > > There is a gravestone in Kilnaughton with "Stewart McCuaig, burying place, > farmer, Port Ellen" but no dates; also same stone there is John McCuaig d > 13 > Mar 1861, age 66 and Janet McCuaig d 8 Dec 1861, age 76. > > > > More About JOHN MCCUAIG: > > Cause of Death: dropsy > > More About JOHN MCCUAIG and BETSY ______?: > > Marriage: Bef. 1830, Prob Port Ellen, Kildalton Parish, Isle of Islay, > Argyll, SCT > > > Children of JOHN MCCUAIG and BETSY ______? are: > > 3. i. STEWART3 MCCUAIG, b. Abt. 1830, Port Ellen, Kildalton parish, Isle > of > Islay, Argyll, SCT. > > ii. WILLIAM MCCUAIG, b. Abt. 1831, Port Ellen, Kildalton parish, Isle of > Islay, Argyll, SCT (Source: 1841 census, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT, Port > Ellen, Kildalton, age 10 in 1841.). > > iii. MALCOM MCCUAIG, b. Abt. 1833, Port Ellen, Kildalton parish, Isle of > Islay, Argyll, SCT (Source: 1841 census, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT, Port > Ellen, Kildalton, age 8 in 1841.). > > iv. THOMAS MCCUAIG, b. Abt. 1836, Port Ellen, Kildalton parish, Isle of > Islay, Argyll, SCT (Source: 1841 census, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT, Port > Ellen, Kildalton, age 5 in 1841.). > > v. AGNES MCCUAIG, b. Abt. 1839, Port Ellen, Kildalton parish, Isle of > Islay, > Argyll, SCT (Source: 1841 census, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT, Port Ellen, > Kildalton, age 2 in 1841.). > > vi. ELIZABETH MCCUAIG, b. Abt. 1845, Port Ellen, Kildalton parish, Isle of > Islay, Argyll, SCT (Source: 1851 census, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT, Port > Ellen, Kildalton, Elizabeth is 6 in 1851.). > > > > Generation No. 3 > > > 3. STEWART3 MCCUAIG (JOHN2, MALCOLM1) was born Abt. 1830 in Port Ellen, > Kildalton parish, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT (Source: (1) 1841 census, > Isle > of Islay, Argyll, SCT, Kildalton, Port Ellen, 1841 Kildalton census Port > Ellen John McCuaig, 35, ag lab Betsy, 35 Stewart, 11 William, 10 Malcom, 8 > Thomas, 5 Agnes, 2 ., (2) 1841 census, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT.). He > married ANN CAMPBELL. She was born Bef. 1839 in Based on child's DOB. > > Notes for STEWART MCCUAIG: > > From: Sue Visser > To: ISLAY LIST > Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2003 8:32 PM > Subject: who is Stewart McCuaig?? > Does anyone know more about Stewart McCuaig or his family? > 1841 Kildalton census > Port Ellen > John McCuaig, 35, ag lab > Betsy, 35 > Stewart, 11 > William, 10 > Malcom, 8 > Thomas, 5 > Agnes, 2 > > A McCuaig ICD printout from May 2000 has in Port Ellen: > John McCuaig 50 in 1851, crofter of 2 acres > marr Betty _________? 40 in 1851 > Children: > > Stewart 20 in 1851, Ag labourer > Malcolm 15 in 1851, crofter's son > Thomas, 13 in 1851 > Elizabeth 6 in 1851 > Kildalton Deaths: Sarah McCuaig d/o Stewart McCuaig and Ann Campbell died > 6 > May 1860, 8 mos, of Small Pox in Port Ellen. > > There is a gravestone in Kilnaughton with "Stewart McCuaig, burying place, > farmer, Port Ellen" but no dates; also same stone there is John McCuaig d > 13 > Mar 1861, age 66 and Janet McCuaig d 8 Dec 1861, age 76. > > I have searched for Stewart in Ted's OPR BMD transcriptions and the IGI by > Batch number with no luck. With Stewart being an unusual given name I had > hoped to find out more (there is only one Stewart in Ted's massive > births.xls s/o John Fraser/Mary McGibbon) > > If you know ANYTHING about Stewart, his spouse Ann Campbell, his parents, > siblings or children - please let me know. > > ................... > > From: "sdedrick" <sdedrick@mts.net> > To: <SCT-ISLAY-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Friday, August 08, 2003 10:04 PM > Subject: Re: [SCT-ISLAY] Who is Stewart McCuaig?? > Sue - > Family history reads that Malcolm McCuaig, Stuart McCuaig and Kenneth > Campbell along with cousin, Peter McCuaig/ McLeod (c1842 - 1923) emigrated > in 1863 to Otago, N.Z. on the clipper ship, 'The Daniel Rankin'. > > Elizabeth and John McLeod (McCuaig) were parents to - > > Malcolm > Stuart > Tom > William > Eliza > This Peter McCuaig/ McLeod was my grandmother's uncle. His descendants are > living in New Zealand. I have no info about Malcolm, Stuart,etc.--yet. > > Sheila > > .................. > > > Child of STEWART MCCUAIG and ANN CAMPBELL is: > > i. SARAH4 MCCUAIG, b. Oct 1859, Kildalton Parish, Isle of Islay, Argyll, > SCT; d. 06 May 1860, 8 mos; Kildalton Parish, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT > (Source: Ted Larson Research, "Electronic," Kildalton 292825 McCuaig Sarah > 6 > May 1860 8 Mo Single McCuaig Stewart Campbell Ann Stewart McCuaig - Father > Small Pox Port Ellen.). > > More About SARAH MCCUAIG: > > Cause of Death: small pox > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Rex Noble" <R.Noble@xtra.co.nz> > To: <SCT-ISLAY-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2006 12:28 AM > Subject: [SCT-ISLAY] McCuaig/McLeod/Campbell > > > I am looking for McCuiag/McLeod/Campbell relations from Islay. >>From the 1841 Census Port Ellen. > > Age > John McCuaig 35 Born Ireland > Betsy McCuaig 35 In the County > Stewart McCuaig 11 " " ' > William McCuaig 10 " " " > Malcolm McCuaig 8 " " ' > Thomas McCuaig 5 " " ' > Eliza McCuaig 2 " ' " > William McCuaig 85 " " ' > Cirty McCuaig 80 " " " > > John McCuaig died in 1861. His wife Janet ( Betsy ) was a Stewart.before > her > marrige to John. > Their daughter Eliza was my GG grandmother. She married Duncan Campbell in > Port Ellen 23rd January 1839 > Malcolm and Stewart McLeod together with their cousin sailed from Glasgow > on > the Danial Rankin on 5th September 1863 for New Zealand settling in the > South Island. > > In 1866 Malcolm returned to Islay and brought back his 75 year old Mother > and his sister Eliza and husband Duncan. > > Why was the name McCuaig changed to McLeod at about that time? Can anyone > help me answer this question. > > My Mothers name was Islay Amy Eliza Murray, she sadly died just 10 weeks > ago > at the great age of 92. She always wanted to visit to Islay, however as I > have a son and daughter in law living in Edinburgh my husband and I went > for > a trip to Scotland last year and spent a few very happy days on Islay. > What > a wonderful Isle it is. > > I would appriciate any infomation that may help my search. > > Thanks > Margaret Noble. New zealand > > > ==== SCT-ISLAY Mailing List ==== > FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS MAILING LIST - HOW TO UNSUBSCRIBE - HOW TO > CHANGE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS, ETC, ETC...: > http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~steve/islay/maillist.htm > > > > ==== SCT-ISLAY Mailing List ==== > Here is a link related to tracing your ancestors on the Isle of Islay: > http://www.isle-of-islay.com/genealogy/index.html > > > > > ==== SCT-ISLAY Mailing List ==== > Find out who has books and research data pertaining to Islay at the > Virtual Library: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~steve/islay/library.htm > >

Hi Celia, Even though Islay was far from the cities of Scotland with their opportunities of higher education, it's my understanding that there were many teachers of considerable quality on the island. "Taylor" and "Hector McLean" come to mind; and on Ted's website you can read the journal of teacher Donald Sinclair, who was also an itinerant teacher. This is a particularly interesting view of Islay Life in the mid 1800s from the perspective of a teacher who struggled all through his life, often sending his own children out to work on area farms due to poverty. Islay's teachers produced a great number of accomplished writers and poets. Many of these banded together to form the Glasgow-Islay Association in 1862, whose function was to promote Gaelic literature, and also to provide aid to less fortunate Ileachs who came to Glasgow in hopes of finding work. Toni >From: "Geary mail" <celia_geary@infogen.net.nz> >Reply-To: SCT-ISLAY-L@rootsweb.com >To: SCT-ISLAY-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: [SCT-ISLAY] Name changes >Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 19:04:52 +1200 > >Q 1`. Is there anyone who has a McLugash/McDougall name change in their >ancestry? >Q 2 . Can anyone tell me why a schoolmaster on Islay from 1828 - 1842 (who >only taught at very small schools) would be able to write VERY ambitious >and erudite letters? My theory is that he could have been the younger son >of landowners, possibly on the mainland(Oban). His name was Alexander >McDougall, (b. poss. abt. 1785 +) and his birth is still a mystery after >20 years of research. Thanks, Celia. > > > >==== SCT-ISLAY Mailing List ==== >You can find older, archived messages from this mailing list by visiting: >http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~steve/islay/archive1.htm - and from April >1999, you can access archived messages at >http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/SCT-ISLAY > _________________________________________________________________ Play Q6 for your chance to WIN great prizes. http://q6trivia.imagine-live.com/enca/landing

PS, Kathy Johnston also wrote " I would love to see if any Johnstons from Islay have been tested. Even if some Johnston can track an Archibald Harvey Johnston, that would be a start." Toni _________________________________________________________________ Play Q6 for your chance to WIN great prizes. http://q6trivia.imagine-live.com/enca/landing

Hi folks, I recently received this message from a Kathy Johnston, who gave me permission to forward this to you. I haven't had much time to study the DNA project which my husband participated in (ie. Sinclair), but this adds a new dimension - the DNA study of Islay descendants. Have many of you done a test? Toni >Dear Toni: I have always been interested in my Johnston Y-DNA which does >not match any other Johnstons but seems to match the McKechnie and >McEachern Y-DNA more than the Johnstons. Johnston is supposed to be a >Scottish border clan but I >think my father's Johnston was Mc-Ian and >changed to Johnston as it was on the >island of Islay as you have suggested >in your postings. > >When I do a search engine, I find these names on the Island of Islay, so I >have a feeling that my father's Johnstons came from there or are related. >All I know is that >my Johnstons were from Scotland in the 1700s. My >Johnston is ID NEES7 at Y-search. > >When I look at your Sinclair name from Islay, there are many similarities >with my Johnston, though not very close. However, if you look at user ID > >EDHEE at Y-search, which is a McKechnie, the Sinclair seems to have more >numbers in common if carried out to 25 markers. If you look at the EDHEE >and >check to a genetic distance of 3, your Sinclair and my Johnston both >show up as a possible match each at 25 markers with a distance of 3. The >name McEachern >also appears which is a common name from the same clan as >McKechnie and both occurred on the island of Islay and can be found in the >same family. It is possible that the Y-DNA pre-dates the occurrence of >names. > >Could it be that we have discovered a possible modal type Y-DNA from > >Islay? Other names that are found on the island of Islay that have >similar Y-DNA markers are Barr and Clark. The names Stewart, Brown, Cain >(or similar) >have also been found on the island of Islay and some people >with these names >have markers in common with EDHEE. They are not >necessarily from this island, >but it would be interesting to see if these >DNA markers match those names who >were from Islay. > >Have there been others from Islay that have been Y-DNA tested? > >Feel free to share this information with others from Islay. > >Tell me what you think. Thanks Kathy Johnston _________________________________________________________________ Play Q6 for your chance to WIN great prizes. http://q6trivia.imagine-live.com/enca/landing

On Aug 20, 2006, at 6:34, Toni Sinclair wrote: > I haven't had much time to study the DNA project which my husband > participated in (ie. Sinclair), but this adds a new dimension - the > DNA study of Islay descendants. Have many of you done a test? Where do you get tested??? I am going to Islay in September. I have traced my ancestors back to my 4x Great Grandfather John McLarty b.1753 on Islay. Nancy MacLarty

I have had 30 something markers done on my Y-DNA. Where do I submit it for comparison? Mac ----- Original Message ----- From: "Toni Sinclair" <tonisinclair@hotmail.com> To: <SCT-ISLAY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2006 9:34 AM Subject: [SCT-ISLAY] DNA testing > Hi folks, > I recently received this message from a Kathy Johnston, who gave me > permission to forward this to you. I haven't had much time to study the > DNA project which my husband participated in (ie. Sinclair), but this adds > a new dimension - the DNA study of Islay descendants. Have many of you > done a test? Toni > >>Dear Toni: I have always been interested in my Johnston Y-DNA which does >>not match any other Johnstons but seems to match the McKechnie and >>McEachern Y-DNA more than the Johnstons. Johnston is supposed to be a >>Scottish border clan but I >think my father's Johnston was Mc-Ian and >>changed to Johnston as it was on the >island of Islay as you have >>suggested in your postings. >> >>When I do a search engine, I find these names on the Island of Islay, so I >>have a feeling that my father's Johnstons came from there or are related. >>All I know is that >my Johnstons were from Scotland in the 1700s. My >>Johnston is ID NEES7 at Y-search. >> >>When I look at your Sinclair name from Islay, there are many similarities >>with my Johnston, though not very close. However, if you look at user ID >> >EDHEE at Y-search, which is a McKechnie, the Sinclair seems to have more >>numbers in common if carried out to 25 markers. If you look at the EDHEE >>and >check to a genetic distance of 3, your Sinclair and my Johnston both >>show up as a possible match each at 25 markers with a distance of 3. The >>name McEachern >also appears which is a common name from the same clan as >>McKechnie and both occurred on the island of Islay and can be found in the >>same family. It is possible that the Y-DNA pre-dates the occurrence of >>names. >> >>Could it be that we have discovered a possible modal type Y-DNA from >> >Islay? Other names that are found on the island of Islay that have >>similar Y-DNA markers are Barr and Clark. The names Stewart, Brown, Cain >>(or similar) >have also been found on the island of Islay and some people >>with these names >have markers in common with EDHEE. They are not >>necessarily from this island, >but it would be interesting to see if these >>DNA markers match those names who >were from Islay. >> >>Have there been others from Islay that have been Y-DNA tested? >> >>Feel free to share this information with others from Islay. >> >>Tell me what you think. Thanks Kathy Johnston > > _________________________________________________________________ > Play Q6 for your chance to WIN great prizes. > http://q6trivia.imagine-live.com/enca/landing > > > ==== SCT-ISLAY Mailing List ==== > You can find older, archived messages from this mailing list by visiting: > http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~steve/islay/archive1.htm - and from April > 1999, you can access archived messages at > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/SCT-ISLAY

It seems that my fingers don't type as fast as I think at times.....the email below has been spell checked & corrected now Sue ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sue Visser" <genealgal2@execulink.com> To: <SCT-ISLAY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2006 9:57 AM Subject: Re: [SCT-ISLAY] McCuaig/McLeod/Campbell Hi Margaret Nice to 'meet' you. My sympathy to you on the death of your Mother. There are a couple of us (including Monta Salmon and I) who have been gathering Islay McCuaig info for years with hopes to sort them out/connect them. What I have accumulated on your family is below. Please note that the data is as it was collected, and not verified. I would appreciate any further info you can share that can be added to the Islay McCuaigs database. Sheila Dedrick sdedrick@mts.net might be related to you. You can follow a series of emails in the archives http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/intl/SCT/SCT-ISLAY.html - search on "Malcolm McCuaig" in 2003 - there is specific information about the Daniel Rankin's history. It's interesting to find more McCuaigs turned McLeods, now too with your family in NZ. It happened repeatedly in my McCuaigs after they emigrated to Canada and there is one family who stayed on Islay where part of the family became McLeod and the rest remained McCuaig. My theory isn't documented or provable...McCuaigs are generally thought to be a sept to Clan McLeod of Skye.....except those on Islay which was Clan Donald/McDonald. I believe it's possible that the original Islay McCuaig came to Islay as part of the 'parliament' of the Lords of the Isles and were originally from Skye's McLeods. When they emigrated, some felt strongly enough about their heritage to change their name to indicate their origins while others kept the name they'd been born with. The family folklore that I'd heard decades ago, before I started researching seriously, was that when my grandfather emigrated in 1851, his brothers who emigrated with him chose to be McLeods and that he said "McCuaig" was good enough for him on Islay so a McCuaig he'd remain. A couple of his children later chose to change their surname to McLeod, particularly those who migrated to western USA. Do you know if your McCuaigs became McLeod prior to emigration to NZ? Hope to hear from you again. Sue Visser Ontario, Canada Descendants of Malcolm McCuaig Generation No. 1 1. MALCOLM1 MCCUAIG He married JANET STEWART. Child of MALCOLM MCCUAIG and JANET STEWART is: 2. i. JOHN2 MCCUAIG, b. Abt. 1795, Ireland; d. 13 Mar 1861, 66 yrs; Port Ellen, Kildalton parish, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT. Generation No. 2 2. JOHN2 MCCUAIG (MALCOLM1) was born Abt. 1795 in Ireland (Source: 35 in 1841 census; 50 in 1851 census, born in Ireland.), and died 13 Mar 1861 in 66 yrs; Port Ellen, Kildalton parish, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT (Source: Death Certificate, John McCuaig, 1861 March 30 6.00 am, Port Ellen, 66 years F: Malcom McCuaig, Farmer M: Janet McCuaig, ms Stewart Dropsey, no med att Stewart McCuaig, son Ref 1861 541 13 .). He married BETSY ______? Bef. 1830 in Prob Port Ellen, Kildalton Parish, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT. She was born Bet. 1806 - 1811 in Kildalton Parish, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT (Source: 35 in 1841 census; 40 in in 1851 census.). Notes for JOHN MCCUAIG: 1841 Kildalton census Port Ellen John McCuaig, 35, ag lab Betsy, 35 Stewart, 11 William, 10 Malcom, 8 Thomas, 5 Agnes, 2 A McCuaig ICD printout from May 2000 has in Port Ellen: John McCuaig 50 in 1851, crofter of 2 acres marr Betty _________? 40 in 1851 Children: Stewart 20 in 1851, Ag labourer Malcolm 15 in 1851, crofter's son Thomas, 13 in 1851 Elizabeth 6 in 1851 Kildalton Deaths: Sarah McCuaig d/o Stewart McCuaig and Ann Campbell died 6 May 1860, 8 mos, of Small Pox in Port Ellen. There is a gravestone in Kilnaughton with "Stewart McCuaig, burying place, farmer, Port Ellen" but no dates; also same stone there is John McCuaig d 13 Mar 1861, age 66 and Janet McCuaig d 8 Dec 1861, age 76. More About JOHN MCCUAIG: Cause of Death: dropsy More About JOHN MCCUAIG and BETSY ______?: Marriage: Bef. 1830, Prob Port Ellen, Kildalton Parish, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT Children of JOHN MCCUAIG and BETSY ______? are: 3. i. STEWART3 MCCUAIG, b. Abt. 1830, Port Ellen, Kildalton parish, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT. ii. WILLIAM MCCUAIG, b. Abt. 1831, Port Ellen, Kildalton parish, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT (Source: 1841 census, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT, Port Ellen, Kildalton, age 10 in 1841.). iii. MALCOM MCCUAIG, b. Abt. 1833, Port Ellen, Kildalton parish, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT (Source: 1841 census, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT, Port Ellen, Kildalton, age 8 in 1841.). iv. THOMAS MCCUAIG, b. Abt. 1836, Port Ellen, Kildalton parish, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT (Source: 1841 census, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT, Port Ellen, Kildalton, age 5 in 1841.). v. AGNES MCCUAIG, b. Abt. 1839, Port Ellen, Kildalton parish, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT (Source: 1841 census, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT, Port Ellen, Kildalton, age 2 in 1841.). vi. ELIZABETH MCCUAIG, b. Abt. 1845, Port Ellen, Kildalton parish, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT (Source: 1851 census, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT, Port Ellen, Kildalton, Elizabeth is 6 in 1851.). Generation No. 3 3. STEWART3 MCCUAIG (JOHN2, MALCOLM1) was born Abt. 1830 in Port Ellen, Kildalton parish, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT (Source: (1) 1841 census, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT, Kildalton, Port Ellen, 1841 Kildalton census Port Ellen John McCuaig, 35, ag lab Betsy, 35 Stewart, 11 William, 10 Malcom, 8 Thomas, 5 Agnes, 2 ., (2) 1841 census, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT.). He married ANN CAMPBELL. She was born Bef. 1839 in Based on child's DOB. Notes for STEWART MCCUAIG: From: Sue Visser To: ISLAY LIST Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2003 8:32 PM Subject: who is Stewart McCuaig?? Does anyone know more about Stewart McCuaig or his family? 1841 Kildalton census Port Ellen John McCuaig, 35, ag lab Betsy, 35 Stewart, 11 William, 10 Malcom, 8 Thomas, 5 Agnes, 2 A McCuaig ICD printout from May 2000 has in Port Ellen: John McCuaig 50 in 1851, crofter of 2 acres marr Betty _________? 40 in 1851 Children: Stewart 20 in 1851, Ag labourer Malcolm 15 in 1851, crofter's son Thomas, 13 in 1851 Elizabeth 6 in 1851 Kildalton Deaths: Sarah McCuaig d/o Stewart McCuaig and Ann Campbell died 6 May 1860, 8 mos, of Small Pox in Port Ellen. There is a gravestone in Kilnaughton with "Stewart McCuaig, burying place, farmer, Port Ellen" but no dates; also same stone there is John McCuaig d 13 Mar 1861, age 66 and Janet McCuaig d 8 Dec 1861, age 76. I have searched for Stewart in Ted's OPR BMD transcriptions and the IGI by Batch number with no luck. With Stewart being an unusual given name I had hoped to find out more (there is only one Stewart in Ted's massive births.xls s/o John Fraser/Mary McGibbon) If you know ANYTHING about Stewart, his spouse Ann Campbell, his parents, siblings or children - please let me know. ................... From: "sdedrick" <sdedrick@mts.net> To: <SCT-ISLAY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, August 08, 2003 10:04 PM Subject: Re: [SCT-ISLAY] Who is Stewart McCuaig?? Sue - Family history reads that Malcolm McCuaig, Stuart McCuaig and Kenneth Campbell along with cousin, Peter McCuaig/ McLeod (c1842 - 1923) emigrated in 1863 to Otago, N.Z. on the clipper ship, 'The Daniel Rankin'. Elizabeth and John McLeod (McCuaig) were parents to - Malcolm Stuart Tom William Eliza This Peter McCuaig/ McLeod was my grandmother's uncle. His descendants are living in New Zealand. I have no info about Malcolm, Stuart,etc.--yet. Sheila .................. Child of STEWART MCCUAIG and ANN CAMPBELL is: i. SARAH4 MCCUAIG, b. Oct 1859, Kildalton Parish, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT; d. 06 May 1860, 8 mos; Kildalton Parish, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT (Source: Ted Larson Research, "Electronic," Kildalton 292825 McCuaig Sarah 6 May 1860 8 Mo Single McCuaig Stewart Campbell Ann Stewart McCuaig - Father Small Pox Port Ellen.). More About SARAH MCCUAIG: Cause of Death: small pox ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rex Noble" <R.Noble@xtra.co.nz> To: <SCT-ISLAY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2006 12:28 AM Subject: [SCT-ISLAY] McCuaig/McLeod/Campbell I am looking for McCuiag/McLeod/Campbell relations from Islay. >From the 1841 Census Port Ellen. Age John McCuaig 35 Born Ireland Betsy McCuaig 35 In the County Stewart McCuaig 11 " " ' William McCuaig 10 " " " Malcolm McCuaig 8 " " ' Thomas McCuaig 5 " " ' Eliza McCuaig 2 " ' " William McCuaig 85 " " ' Cirty McCuaig 80 " " " John McCuaig died in 1861. His wife Janet ( Betsy ) was a Stewart.before her marrige to John. Their daughter Eliza was my GG grandmother. She married Duncan Campbell in Port Ellen 23rd January 1839 Malcolm and Stewart McLeod together with their cousin sailed from Glasgow on the Danial Rankin on 5th September 1863 for New Zealand settling in the South Island. In 1866 Malcolm returned to Islay and brought back his 75 year old Mother and his sister Eliza and husband Duncan. Why was the name McCuaig changed to McLeod at about that time? Can anyone help me answer this question. My Mothers name was Islay Amy Eliza Murray, she sadly died just 10 weeks ago at the great age of 92. She always wanted to visit to Islay, however as I have a son and daughter in law living in Edinburgh my husband and I went for a trip to Scotland last year and spent a few very happy days on Islay. What a wonderful Isle it is. I would appriciate any infomation that may help my search. Thanks Margaret Noble. New zealand ==== SCT-ISLAY Mailing List ==== FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS MAILING LIST - HOW TO UNSUBSCRIBE - HOW TO CHANGE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS, ETC, ETC...: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~steve/islay/maillist.htm ==== SCT-ISLAY Mailing List ==== Here is a link related to tracing your ancestors on the Isle of Islay: http://www.isle-of-islay.com/genealogy/index.html

I am looking for McCuiag/McLeod/Campbell relations from Islay. From the 1841 Census Port Ellen. Age John McCuaig 35 Born Ireland Betsy McCuaig 35 In the County Stewart McCuaig 11 " " ' William McCuaig 10 " " " Malcolm McCuaig 8 " " ' Thomas McCuaig 5 " " ' Eliza McCuaig 2 " ' " William McCuaig 85 " " ' Cirty McCuaig 80 " " " John McCuaig died in 1861. His wife Janet ( Betsy ) was a Stewart.before her marrige to John. Their daughter Eliza was my GG grandmother. She married Duncan Campbell in Port Ellen 23rd January 1839 Malcolm and Stewart McLeod together with their cousin sailed from Glasgow on the Danial Rankin on 5th September 1863 for New Zealand settling in the South Island. In 1866 Malcolm returned to Islay and brought back his 75 year old Mother and his sister Eliza and husband Duncan. Why was the name McCuaig changed to McLeod at about that time? Can anyone help me answer this question. My Mothers name was Islay Amy Eliza Murray, she sadly died just 10 weeks ago at the great age of 92. She always wanted to visit to Islay, however as I have a son and daughter in law living in Edinburgh my husband and I went for a trip to Scotland last year and spent a few very happy days on Islay. What a wonderful Isle it is. I would appriciate any infomation that may help my search. Thanks Margaret Noble. New zealand

Morning All, I have an Elizabeth McCuaig b. in or about 1810 d. Sept 28 1903 married to Lachlan McNeill b. 1809 d. Aug 03 1909. (ggggrandparents) Lachlan's cemetery marker does say 'died at the age of 100 years 7 months' and a listing I found that matches that time frame is one that says that a Lachlan McNeil s/o Charles and Elizabeth, b/o Margaret and Elizabeth was born on Jan 25 1809 in Campbeltown. Lachlan's and Elizabeth's daughter, Mary McNeill, was my gggrandmother. She was born in Islay in 1838 and emigrated to Canada at the age of 6 yrs. (according to family records). She married my gggrandfather Andrew Calder in 1861. Their eldest daughter, Elizabeth May Calder, was my ggrandmother. She married my ggrandfather, Henry Edward White in 1885. In 1904, my grandmother Mary Gertrude Victoria White was born in Mara Township, Ontario. I haven't found anything on Elizabeth McCuaig? Not that matches with what I know anyway? Any information would be appreciated. Thank you. Vicki Ontario, Canada

Notice there is some discussion on this name. Do any you connect to an ALEXANDER McCAOG/McCAIG born around 1761? Dorothy

Hi Margaret Nice to 'meet' you. My sympathy to you on the death of your Mother. There are a couple of us (including Monta Salmon and I) who have been gathering Islay McCuaig info for years with hopes to sort them out/connect them. What I have accumulated on your family is below. Please note that the data is as it was collected, and not verified. I would appreciate any further info you can share that can be added to the Islay McCuaigs database. Sheila Dedrick sdedrick@mts.net might be related to you. You can follow a series of emails in the archives http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/intl/SCT/SCT-ISLAY.html - search on "Malcolm McCuaig" in 2003 - there is specific about the Daniel Rankin's history. It's interesting to find more McCuaigs turned McLeods, now too with your family in NZ. It happened repeatedly in my McCuaigs after they emigrated to Canada and there is one family who stayed on Islay where part of the family became McLeod and the rest remained McCuaig. My theory isn't document or provable...McCuaigs are generally thought to be a sept to Clan McLeod of Skye.....except those on Islay which was Clan Donald/McDonald. I believe it's possible that the original Islay McCuaig came to Islay as part of the 'parliament' of the Lords of the Isles and were originally from Skye's McLeods. When they emigrated, some felt strongly enough to change their name to indicate their origins while others kept the name they'd been born with. The family folklore that I'd heard decades ago, before I started researching seriously, was that when his brothers who emigrated with him in 1851 chose to be McLeods that he said McCuaig was good enough for him on Islay so a McCuaig he'd re! main. A couple of his children later chose to change their surname to McLeod, particularly those who migrated to western USA. Do you know if your McCuaigs became McLeod prior to emigration to NZ? Hope to hear from you again. Sue Visser Ontario, Canada Descendants of Malcolm McCuaig Generation No. 1 1. MALCOLM1 MCCUAIG He married JANET STEWART. Child of MALCOLM MCCUAIG and JANET STEWART is: 2. i. JOHN2 MCCUAIG, b. Abt. 1795, Ireland; d. 13 Mar 1861, 66 yrs; Port Ellen, Kildalton parish, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT. Generation No. 2 2. JOHN2 MCCUAIG (MALCOLM1) was born Abt. 1795 in Ireland (Source: 35 in 1841 census; 50 in 1851 census, born in Ireland.), and died 13 Mar 1861 in 66 yrs; Port Ellen, Kildalton parish, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT (Source: Death Certificate, John McCuaig, 1861 March 30 6.00 am, Port Ellen, 66 years F: Malcom McCuaig, Farmer M: Janet McCuaig, ms Stewart Dropsey, no med att Stewart McCuaig, son Ref 1861 541 13 .). He married BETSY ______? Bef. 1830 in Prob Port Ellen, Kildalton Parish, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT. She was born Bet. 1806 - 1811 in Kildalton Parish, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT (Source: 35 in 1841 census; 40 in in 1851 census.). Notes for JOHN MCCUAIG: 1841 Kildalton census Port Ellen John McCuaig, 35, ag lab Betsy, 35 Stewart, 11 William, 10 Malcom, 8 Thomas, 5 Agnes, 2 A McCuaig ICD printout from May 2000 has in Port Ellen: John McCuaig 50 in 1851, crofter of 2 acres marr Betty _________? 40 in 1851 Children: Stewart 20 in 1851, Ag labourer Malcolm 15 in 1851, crofter's son Thomas, 13 in 1851 Elizabeth 6 in 1851 Kildalton Deaths: Sarah McCuaig d/o Stewart McCuaig and Ann Campbell died 6 May 1860, 8 mos, of Small Pox in Port Ellen. There is a gravestone in Kilnaughton with "Stewart McCuaig, burying place, farmer, Port Ellen" but no dates; also same stone there is John McCuaig d 13 Mar 1861, age 66 and Janet McCuaig d 8 Dec 1861, age 76. More About JOHN MCCUAIG: Cause of Death: dropsy More About JOHN MCCUAIG and BETSY ______?: Marriage: Bef. 1830, Prob Port Ellen, Kildalton Parish, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT Children of JOHN MCCUAIG and BETSY ______? are: 3. i. STEWART3 MCCUAIG, b. Abt. 1830, Port Ellen, Kildalton parish, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT. ii. WILLIAM MCCUAIG, b. Abt. 1831, Port Ellen, Kildalton parish, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT (Source: 1841 census, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT, Port Ellen, Kildalton, age 10 in 1841.). iii. MALCOM MCCUAIG, b. Abt. 1833, Port Ellen, Kildalton parish, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT (Source: 1841 census, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT, Port Ellen, Kildalton, age 8 in 1841.). iv. THOMAS MCCUAIG, b. Abt. 1836, Port Ellen, Kildalton parish, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT (Source: 1841 census, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT, Port Ellen, Kildalton, age 5 in 1841.). v. AGNES MCCUAIG, b. Abt. 1839, Port Ellen, Kildalton parish, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT (Source: 1841 census, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT, Port Ellen, Kildalton, age 2 in 1841.). vi. ELIZABETH MCCUAIG, b. Abt. 1845, Port Ellen, Kildalton parish, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT (Source: 1851 census, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT, Port Ellen, Kildalton, Elizabeth is 6 in 1851.). Generation No. 3 3. STEWART3 MCCUAIG (JOHN2, MALCOLM1) was born Abt. 1830 in Port Ellen, Kildalton parish, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT (Source: (1) 1841 census, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT, Kildalton, Port Ellen, 1841 Kildalton census Port Ellen John McCuaig, 35, ag lab Betsy, 35 Stewart, 11 William, 10 Malcom, 8 Thomas, 5 Agnes, 2 ., (2) 1841 census, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT.). He married ANN CAMPBELL. She was born Bef. 1839 in Based on child's DOB. Notes for STEWART MCCUAIG: From: Sue Visser To: ISLAY LIST Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2003 8:32 PM Subject: who is Stewart McCuaig?? Does anyone know more about Stewart McCuaig or his family? 1841 Kildalton census Port Ellen John McCuaig, 35, ag lab Betsy, 35 Stewart, 11 William, 10 Malcom, 8 Thomas, 5 Agnes, 2 A McCuaig ICD printout from May 2000 has in Port Ellen: John McCuaig 50 in 1851, crofter of 2 acres marr Betty _________? 40 in 1851 Children: Stewart 20 in 1851, Ag labourer Malcolm 15 in 1851, crofter's son Thomas, 13 in 1851 Elizabeth 6 in 1851 Kildalton Deaths: Sarah McCuaig d/o Stewart McCuaig and Ann Campbell died 6 May 1860, 8 mos, of Small Pox in Port Ellen. There is a gravestone in Kilnaughton with "Stewart McCuaig, burying place, farmer, Port Ellen" but no dates; also same stone there is John McCuaig d 13 Mar 1861, age 66 and Janet McCuaig d 8 Dec 1861, age 76. I have searched for Stewart in Ted's OPR BMD transcriptions and the IGI by Batch number with no luck. With Stewart being an unusual given name I had hoped to find out more (there is only one Stewart in Ted's massive births.xls s/o John Fraser/Mary McGibbon) If you know ANYTHING about Stewart, his spouse Ann Campbell, his parents, siblings or children - please let me know. ................... From: "sdedrick" <sdedrick@mts.net> To: <SCT-ISLAY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, August 08, 2003 10:04 PM Subject: Re: [SCT-ISLAY] Who is Stewart McCuaig?? Sue - Family history reads that Malcolm McCuaig, Stuart McCuaig and Kenneth Campbell along with cousin, Peter McCuaig/ McLeod (c1842 - 1923) emigrated in 1863 to Otago, N.Z. on the clipper ship, 'The Daniel Rankin'. Elizabeth and John McLeod (McCuaig) were parents to - Malcolm Stuart Tom William Eliza This Peter McCuaig/ McLeod was my grandmother's uncle. His descendants are living in New Zealand. I have no info about Malcolm, Stuart,etc.--yet. Sheila .................. Child of STEWART MCCUAIG and ANN CAMPBELL is: i. SARAH4 MCCUAIG, b. Oct 1859, Kildalton Parish, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT; d. 06 May 1860, 8 mos; Kildalton Parish, Isle of Islay, Argyll, SCT (Source: Ted Larson Research, "Electronic," Kildalton 292825 McCuaig Sarah 6 May 1860 8 Mo Single McCuaig Stewart Campbell Ann Stewart McCuaig - Father Small Pox Port Ellen.). More About SARAH MCCUAIG: Cause of Death: small pox ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rex Noble" <R.Noble@xtra.co.nz> To: <SCT-ISLAY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2006 12:28 AM Subject: [SCT-ISLAY] McCuaig/McLeod/Campbell I am looking for McCuiag/McLeod/Campbell relations from Islay. >From the 1841 Census Port Ellen. Age John McCuaig 35 Born Ireland Betsy McCuaig 35 In the County Stewart McCuaig 11 " " ' William McCuaig 10 " " " Malcolm McCuaig 8 " " ' Thomas McCuaig 5 " " ' Eliza McCuaig 2 " ' " William McCuaig 85 " " ' Cirty McCuaig 80 " " " John McCuaig died in 1861. His wife Janet ( Betsy ) was a Stewart.before her marrige to John. Their daughter Eliza was my GG grandmother. She married Duncan Campbell in Port Ellen 23rd January 1839 Malcolm and Stewart McLeod together with their cousin sailed from Glasgow on the Danial Rankin on 5th September 1863 for New Zealand settling in the South Island. In 1866 Malcolm returned to Islay and brought back his 75 year old Mother and his sister Eliza and husband Duncan. Why was the name McCuaig changed to McLeod at about that time? Can anyone help me answer this question. My Mothers name was Islay Amy Eliza Murray, she sadly died just 10 weeks ago at the great age of 92. She always wanted to visit to Islay, however as I have a son and daughter in law living in Edinburgh my husband and I went for a trip to Scotland last year and spent a few very happy days on Islay. What a wonderful Isle it is. I would appriciate any infomation that may help my search. Thanks Margaret Noble. New zealand ==== SCT-ISLAY Mailing List ==== FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS MAILING LIST - HOW TO UNSUBSCRIBE - HOW TO CHANGE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS, ETC, ETC...: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~steve/islay/maillist.htm