Hi Sue: It's John & Catherine McNabb- my gr-gr-grandparents. The Bell's were Malcolm (45) & Marey (44) with children 15, 13, 11, 9. The 7 year old was listed with the McNabb's. The Bell's were all born in Scotland. Is there any way to figure out where people lived using the census (1881)? Eldon & Mariposa are pretty broad areas. I thought maybe they lived near Woodville but haven't been able to figure out how to work that out. Carolyn

Jean, Address appears to be - Bethel Pioneer Cemetery Concession 12 Arthur Township Wellington County, Ontario. Best regards, John ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jean Hutchinson" <mjhutch@bmts.com> To: <SCT-ISLAY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2006 3:45 AM Subject: Re: [SCT-ISLAY] Johnstons of Laphroaig > John > Where is your Bethel pioneer cemetery ...???/ there is one in almost every > community in Ontario > Jean Hutchinson > mjhutch@bmts.com > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "John Gillies" <john.gillies@bigpond.com> > To: <SCT-ISLAY-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, February 06, 2006 8:58 PM > Subject: [SCT-ISLAY] Johnstons of Laphroaig > > > > Hello Everyone, > > > > Alice Johnston, nee McDougall, died in Canada on 29 February 1898 and is > buried at Bethel Pioneer Cemetery. She was the second wife of Donald > Johnston of Laphroaig (D:1844). How can I locate when Alice and her daughter > Janet migrated from Islay to Canada? Are there any Canadian sites containing > this information? > > Any suggestions much appreciated. > > > > John Gillies. > > > > > > ==== SCT-ISLAY Mailing List ==== > > Click on this link for information on others researching the same families > as you HTTP://freepages.family.rootsweb.com/~tlarson/researchers/ > > > > > > > ==== SCT-ISLAY Mailing List ==== > Here are some links related to the Isle of Islay: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~steve/islay/links.htm >

Hi, Ann and Mary McTaggart were born April 27, 1839 in Kilchoman to Duncan McTAGGART and Mary MITCHELL. I found a marriage for Duncan and Mary on Jan 5, 1836, Kilchoman as well. I have also found this family in the 1841 census at Ballinaby, Kilchoman. I found a possible baptism for Duncan on November 27, 1813, Kildalton, with parents Arch McTagairt and Marion McCuaig. I have searched the archives and found mentions of McTaggarts, but not Duncan in particular. Does anyone have any information on or connections to this family? Especially to confirm whose parents Duncan's or Marion's were? Thanks! Gay

Regarding Bessie Williamson and Laphraoig, I remember being told that she had come to Islay from Glasgow in the 1930s as she had been suffering from tuberculosis and it was thought that the fresh air (and maybe the whisky fumes as well) would be good for her health. She was a graduate of the University of Glasgow. As Ian Hunter became more incapacitated through illness she gradually took over the running of the distillery and ultimately became Company Secretary, and after Hunter's death the owner. In the 1950s she married the singer Wishart Campbell "the golden voice of Canada" Elizabeth McAuslan

Hi Carolyn Is it John & Catherine Bell (husband and wife?) or John & Catherine McNabb? Sue ----- Original Message ----- From: <CH5954@aol.com> To: <SCT-ISLAY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2006 3:54 PM Subject: Re: [SCT-ISLAY] McEACHERN / McQUEEN & BELL / McPHEE - Islay folks? HI Sue (and others): Seeing the Bell's made me wonder- do we know anything about Bell's in Eldon in 1881? There is a Bell family next door to my McNabb's and one of their children is listed as living with the McNabb's. Just wondered if they might be Islay folks and I could use their connection to find out what happened to John & Catherine (since I haven't had any luck any other way). Carolyn5

HI Sue (and others): Seeing the Bell's made me wonder- do we know anything about Bell's in Eldon in 1881? There is a Bell family next door to my McNabb's and one of their children is listed as living with the McNabb's. Just wondered if they might be Islay folks and I could use their connection to find out what happened to John & Catherine (since I haven't had any luck any other way). Carolyn5

Hi John: I have a booklet from Laphroaig , "Laphroaig no half measures" which states that Alexander died in 1836. On the other hand, a three page write-up from Laphroaig says that Donald bought out his brother Alexander in 1836. Donald died in 1847, two days after falling into a scalding vat of "Burnt Ale" at the distillery. His son, Dugald took over in 1857, running the distillery 'til 1877. He left no heir, so his sister's husband, an Alexander Johnston ran it til his death in 1907. A court case turned it over to his two sisters, Mrs. William Hunter and Miss Katherine Johnston and his nephew Mr. Johnston Hunter. In 1908, Mrs. William Hunter's son, Ian Hunter was assigned to run the distillery, He inherited it in 1928 and ran it as a sole partner til 1950, when he made it into a private limited company. He died in 1954, leaving ownership to Bessie Williamson, a trusted employee, since the early thirties. They claim, Ian Hunter's ghost still walks Laphroaig, sometimes seen and sometimes heard, turning the barley with a wooden shovel in an empty malt house. I am not related (unfortunately) to Ian Hunter, but my maternal ancestors were Williamsons, although I have never been able to connect them with Bessie. The Laphroaig booklet also includes the following: A Mullman, an Islayman and a devil, The three worst in creation, The Mullman is worse than than the Islayman, The Islayman worse than the devil. I hope this is of interest. Art Hunter longing for Spring in wintery easterm Ontario John Gillies wrote: >Hello Sheila, > >Thank you for the information on Grace et al. Will keep digging and perhaps find something. I am descended from Jane Johnston - she was a paternal g grand mother. > >A few more questions for you. I thought at Alexander Johnston who started Laphroaig with his brother Donald, had died in 1836. But is seems he came to Australia around 1837. Is this correct or am I misreading things? > >Were Isabella and Alice in any way related to the MacDougall family that ran Ardbeg Distillery from 1798? > >Thanks also to everyone who took time and interest to reply to my query. > >John Gillies (Sydney) > > > > >

FYI (not related to me) Forwarded from Grey Co, Ontario list - these look like possible Islay folks. I know there were other Islay families with these surnames in the area. Sue Visser Marriages Grey County 1893 004243-93 (Grey Co.) Archie McEACHERN, 38, farmer, Scotland, Egremont, s/o Neil McEACHERN and Mary McQUEEN, married Sara BELL, 35, Proton, Proton, d/o Donald BELL and Ann MCPHEE, witn; Donald McEACHERN of Caledon and Mary A. BELL of Proton, 21 June 1893 at Proton. These are the McEachern's in 1881 Canadian Census Census Place: Egremont, Grey South, Ontario, Canada Source: FHL Film 1375896 NAC C-13260 Dist 154 SubDist E Div 3 Page 5 Family 21 Sex Marr Age Origin Birthplace Neil MCEACHERN M M 70 Scottish Scotland Occ: Farmer Religion: C. Presbyterian Mary MCEACHERN F M 62 Scottish Scotland Religion: C. Presbyterian Archibald MCEACHERN M 27 Scottish Scotland Religion: C. Presbyterian Alexander MCEACHERN M 30 Scottish Scotland Occ: Carpenter Religion: C. Presbyterian Cathrine MCEACHERN F 22 Scottish Scotland Religion: C. Presbyterian Neil MCEACHERN M 25 Scottish Scotland Occ: Teacher Religion: C. Presbyterian and these are the Bell's in 1881 Census Place: Proton, Grey East, Ontario, Canada Source: FHL Film 1375897 NAC C-13261 Dist 155 SubDist G Div 1 Page 65 Family 322 Sex Marr Age Origin Birthplace Donald BELL M M 55 Scottish Scotland Occ: Farmer Religion: C. Presbyterian Ann BELL F M 49 Scottish Scotland Religion: C. Presbyterian Margaret BELL F 23 Scottish Ontario Religion: C. Presbyterian Sarah BELL F 22 Scottish Ontario Religion: C. Presbyterian Catherine BELL F 20 Scottish Ontario Religion: C. Presbyterian Malcolm BELL M 19 Scottish Ontario Occ: Farmer Religion: C. Presbyterian Archabald BELL M 17 Scottish Ontario Religion: C. Presbyterian Mary Ann BELL F 12 Scottish Ontario Religion: C. Presbyterian Cheerio Sue Visser

I have a photo of this gravestone (and others) of this cemetery. Contact me off list if you want it sent by email to you. Cheerio Sue Visser ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Gillies" <john.gillies@bigpond.com> To: <SCT-ISLAY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2006 4:18 AM Subject: Re: [SCT-ISLAY] Johnstons of Laphroaig Jean, Address appears to be - Bethel Pioneer Cemetery Concession 12 Arthur Township Wellington County, Ontario. Best regards, John

Hello Sheila, Thank you for the information on Grace et al. Will keep digging and perhaps find something. I am descended from Jane Johnston - she was a paternal g grand mother. A few more questions for you. I thought at Alexander Johnston who started Laphroaig with his brother Donald, had died in 1836. But is seems he came to Australia around 1837. Is this correct or am I misreading things? Were Isabella and Alice in any way related to the MacDougall family that ran Ardbeg Distillery from 1798? Thanks also to everyone who took time and interest to reply to my query. John Gillies (Sydney) ----- Original Message ----- From: SKronen266@aol.com To: john.gillies@bigpond.com ; SCT-ISLAY-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2006 2:22 AM Subject: Re: Johnstons of Laphroaig Hello John, Before I got your last email I found the cemetery listing in OCFA (Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid). Many, many thanks to you, Basil (with whom I have exchanged many emails) and the donors of the ISPY info. I had not heard of the book you mention, but will see if I can find a copy. Yes, I am a descendant of Isabella Campbell Graham (parents: Alexander Campbell / Mary Johnston). She was my grandmother. I know of 9 children of Alexander Johnston / Una McMcIndeor (McAlister): Duncan Mary Duncan? Donald Jane Angus John Catherine (Kate) Christina I only know of children from Catherine (Kate). Is this your line? Grace Johnston, Dugald's illegitimate daughter, was living with Isabella Johnston and her nephew John Brandon in 1881 Census at Laphroaig. Grace was a witness at marriage of Robert James Graham (1850-1928) and Isabella Campbell 12 June 1888 at Laphroaig (my grandparents). In 1891 Census she is on Jameson St., Bowmore with Charles McAffer, hotelkeeper, I guess as a hotel resident. According to a letter to me from my uncle Robert James Graham (1893-1969) dated 1 Nov 1963, "Grace married someone who was an executive with Bethlehem Steel Works in USA". I have not been able to find her. Donald Johnston had an illegitimate son James before Donald married Isabella McDougal in 1829. James is listed (as son-in-law, instead of step-son) with Alice Johnston and the children in 1851 Census at Laphroaig. He is with Dugald and his siter Mary in 1861 at Laphroaig, and also in 1871. He died 19 June 1871. According to the Census records he was deaf /dumb. Apparently illegitimate children were fully included in families then. I wonder if the other McDougalls in the Bethel Cemetery are related to Alice??? Does anybody else on the list know about these other McDougalls?? Sheila in Belleville, Ilinois, USA In a message dated 02/06/2006 10:22:35 PM, john.gillies@bigpond.com writes: Hello Sheila, I cannot claim the distinction of finding Alice. I have recently been in touch with Basil Johnston from South Africa who sent me a copy of the ISPY information found in the Raw Data section of the Islay site. The information is there. The Bethel Pioneer Cemetery is apparently at Concession 12, Arthur Township, Wellington County, Ontario. I am in Sydney, and have never been there. Alas, I don't know what happened to the daughter. Alice seems to be buried with a number of other McDougalls. My gg grandfather, Alexander Johnston, (he was a Distiller) was born at Corrary in 1798. He was the son of Duncan Johnston and his second wife Catherine McIntyre. Alexander's older brother, John (c.1795-1874) married Donald's sister Mary (1798-1883). Alexander J married Una McMcIndeor (McAlister) in 1835. The family came to Australia in 1855. I knew there was a connection with the Laphroaig Johnstons, but my interest was rekindled after reading Andrew Jefford's book Peat Smoke and Spirit. Since then have been getting together bits and pieces of information. They are an interesting family. You must be descended from either Ann (Nancy) Brandon or Isabella Graham?. They seem to be the descendants of Donald that produced children. Do you know what happened to Grace Johnston, Dugalds illegitimate daughter ? Looking forward to hearing from you. Best regards, John

Hello Everyone, Alice Johnston, nee McDougall, died in Canada on 29 February 1898 and is buried at Bethel Pioneer Cemetery. She was the second wife of Donald Johnston of Laphroaig (D:1844). How can I locate when Alice and her daughter Janet migrated from Islay to Canada? Are there any Canadian sites containing this information? Any suggestions much appreciated. John Gillies.

Warren, Thank you. But do you mean the 1881 Census, or the 1891 Census? Sheila in Belleville, Illinois, USA In a message dated 02/07/2006 10:46:01 AM, WarrenMcIntyre@shaw.ca writes: > Sheila, > > Here is a family in the 1981 Census in Minto, Wellington North: > > Alexander McDougal, Scottish, 40, Scotland, Farmer, Presbyterian > Alice Johnston, Widow, Scottish, 50, Scotland, Presbyterian > Ann McDougal, Scottish, 43, Scotland, Presbyterian > Hugh McDougal, Scottish, 23, Ontario, Presbyterian > Mary McDougal, Scottish, 19, Ontario, Presbyterian > Donal McDougal, Scottish, 17, Ontario, Presbyterian > Hugh McDougal, Scottish, 43, Scotland, Presbyterian > > If this is your Alice Johnston she appears to be living with other > (related?) > McDougals. There are many other McDougals in the neighborhood as well. > > Warren >

John Where is your Bethel pioneer cemetery ...???/ there is one in almost every community in Ontario Jean Hutchinson mjhutch@bmts.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Gillies" <john.gillies@bigpond.com> To: <SCT-ISLAY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, February 06, 2006 8:58 PM Subject: [SCT-ISLAY] Johnstons of Laphroaig > Hello Everyone, > > Alice Johnston, nee McDougall, died in Canada on 29 February 1898 and is buried at Bethel Pioneer Cemetery. She was the second wife of Donald Johnston of Laphroaig (D:1844). How can I locate when Alice and her daughter Janet migrated from Islay to Canada? Are there any Canadian sites containing this information? > Any suggestions much appreciated. > > John Gillies. > > > ==== SCT-ISLAY Mailing List ==== > Click on this link for information on others researching the same families as you HTTP://freepages.family.rootsweb.com/~tlarson/researchers/ > >

Hi List: Today I have taken over the Jura list as administrator. It is not a very active list but it is very close to Islay and we have many folks going between the two islands. The Jura list can be viewed at http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/intl/SCT/SCT-JURA.html Feel free to join the list or view the messages at the above address. Ted Larson

Hello John, Before I got your last email I found the cemetery listing in OCFA (Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid). Many, many thanks to you, Basil (with whom I have exchanged many emails) and the donors of the ISPY info. I had not heard of the book you mention, but will see if I can find a copy. Yes, I am a descendant of Isabella Campbell Graham (parents: Alexander Campbell / Mary Johnston). She was my grandmother. I know of 9 children of Alexander Johnston / Una McMcIndeor (McAlister): Duncan Mary Duncan? Donald Jane Angus John Catherine (Kate) Christina I only know of children from Catherine (Kate). Is this your line? Grace Johnston, Dugald's illegitimate daughter, was living with Isabella Johnston and her nephew John Brandon in 1881 Census at Laphroaig. Grace was a witness at marriage of Robert James Graham (1850-1928) and Isabella Campbell 12 June 1888 at Laphroaig (my grandparents). In 1891 Census she is on Jameson St., Bowmore with Charles McAffer, hotelkeeper, I guess as a hotel resident. According to a letter to me from my uncle Robert James Graham (1893-1969) dated 1 Nov 1963, "Grace married someone who was an executive with Bethlehem Steel Works in USA". I have not been able to find her. Donald Johnston had an illegitimate son James before Donald married Isabella McDougal in 1829. James is listed (as son-in-law, instead of step-son) with Alice Johnston and the children in 1851 Census at Laphroaig. He is with Dugald and his siter Mary in 1861 at Laphroaig, and also in 1871. He died 19 June 1871. According to the Census records he was deaf /dumb. Apparently illegitimate children were fully included in families then. I wonder if the other McDougalls in the Bethel Cemetery are related to Alice??? Does anybody else on the list know about these other McDougalls?? Sheila in Belleville, Ilinois, USA In a message dated 02/06/2006 10:22:35 PM, john.gillies@bigpond.com writes: > > Hello Sheila, > > I cannot claim the distinction of finding Alice. I have recently been in > touch with Basil Johnston from South Africa who sent me a copy of the ISPY in > formation found in the Raw Data section of the Islay site. The information is > there. The Bethel Pioneer Cemetery is apparently at Concession 12, Arthur > Township, Wellington County, Ontario.  I am in Sydney, and have never been > there.  Alas, I don't know what happened to the daughter. Alice seems to be buried > with a number of other McDougalls. > > My gg grandfather, Alexander Johnston, (he was a Distiller) was born at > Corrary in 1798. He was the son of Duncan Johnston and his second wife Catherine > McIntyre. Alexander's older brother, John (c.1795-1874) married Donald's > sister Mary (1798-1883).  Alexander J married Una McMcIndeor (McAlister) in > 1835. The family came to Australia in 1855.  > > I knew there was a connection with the Laphroaig Johnstons, but my interest > was rekindled after reading  Andrew Jefford's book Peat Smoke and Spirit.  >  Since then have been getting together bits and pieces of information. They are > an interesting family. > > You must be descended from either Ann (Nancy) Brandon or Isabella Graham?. > They seem to be the descendants of Donald that produced children.  > > Do you know what happened to Grace Johnston, Dugalds illegitimate daughter > ? > > Looking forward to hearing from you. > > Best regards, > > John >

Sheila, Sorry for the typo - it is the 1881 Census. Warren ----- Original Message ----- From: <SKronen266@aol.com> To: <SCT-ISLAY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: February 07, 2006 09:16 Subject: Re: [SCT-ISLAY] Re: Johnstons of Laphroaig > Warren, > > Thank you. But do you mean the 1881 Census, or the 1891 Census? > > Sheila in Belleville, Illinois, USA > > > In a message dated 02/07/2006 10:46:01 AM, WarrenMcIntyre@shaw.ca writes: > > > > Sheila, > > > > Here is a family in the 1981 Census in Minto, Wellington North: > > > > Alexander McDougal, Scottish, 40, Scotland, Farmer, Presbyterian > > Alice Johnston, Widow, Scottish, 50, Scotland, Presbyterian > > Ann McDougal, Scottish, 43, Scotland, Presbyterian > > Hugh McDougal, Scottish, 23, Ontario, Presbyterian > > Mary McDougal, Scottish, 19, Ontario, Presbyterian > > Donal McDougal, Scottish, 17, Ontario, Presbyterian > > Hugh McDougal, Scottish, 43, Scotland, Presbyterian > > > > If this is your Alice Johnston she appears to be living with other > > (related?) > > McDougals. There are many other McDougals in the neighborhood as well. > > > > Warren > > > > > > ==== 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 >

As soon as I saw this posting Sheila, I knew you would be excited! Steffenie

Sheila, Here is a family in the 1981 Census in Minto, Wellington North: Alexander McDougal, Scottish, 40, Scotland, Farmer, Presbyterian Alice Johnston, Widow, Scottish, 50, Scotland, Presbyterian Ann McDougal, Scottish, 43, Scotland, Presbyterian Hugh McDougal, Scottish, 23, Ontario, Presbyterian Mary McDougal, Scottish, 19, Ontario, Presbyterian Donal McDougal, Scottish, 17, Ontario, Presbyterian Hugh McDougal, Scottish, 43, Scotland, Presbyterian If this is your Alice Johnston she appears to be living with other (related?) McDougals. There are many other McDougals in the neighborhood as well. Warren ----- Original Message ----- From: <SKronen266@aol.com> To: <SCT-ISLAY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: February 07, 2006 07:22 Subject: [SCT-ISLAY] Re: Johnstons of Laphroaig > Hello John, > > Before I got your last email I found the cemetery listing in OCFA (Ontario > Cemetery Finding Aid). Many, many thanks to you, Basil (with whom I have > exchanged many emails) and the donors of the ISPY info. > > I had not heard of the book you mention, but will see if I can find a copy. > > Yes, I am a descendant of Isabella Campbell Graham (parents: Alexander > Campbell / Mary Johnston). She was my grandmother. > > I know of 9 children of Alexander Johnston / Una McMcIndeor (McAlister): > Duncan > Mary > Duncan? > Donald > Jane > Angus > John > Catherine (Kate) > Christina > I only know of children from Catherine (Kate). Is this your line? > > Grace Johnston, Dugald's illegitimate daughter, was living with Isabella > Johnston and her nephew John Brandon in 1881 Census at Laphroaig. Grace was a > witness at marriage of Robert James Graham (1850-1928) and Isabella Campbell 12 > June 1888 at Laphroaig (my grandparents). In 1891 Census she is on Jameson > St., Bowmore with Charles McAffer, hotelkeeper, I guess as a hotel resident. > According to a letter to me from my uncle Robert James Graham (1893-1969) > dated 1 Nov 1963, "Grace married someone who was an executive with Bethlehem Steel > Works in USA". I have not been able to find her. > > Donald Johnston had an illegitimate son James before Donald married Isabella > McDougal in 1829. James is listed (as son-in-law, instead of step-son) with > Alice Johnston and the children in 1851 Census at Laphroaig. He is with > Dugald and his siter Mary in 1861 at Laphroaig, and also in 1871. He died 19 > June 1871. According to the Census records he was deaf /dumb. > > Apparently illegitimate children were fully included in families then. > > I wonder if the other McDougalls in the Bethel Cemetery are related to > Alice??? > > Does anybody else on the list know about these other McDougalls?? > > Sheila in Belleville, Ilinois, USA > > > In a message dated 02/06/2006 10:22:35 PM, john.gillies@bigpond.com writes: > > > > > Hello Sheila, > > > > I cannot claim the distinction of finding Alice. I have recently been in > > touch with Basil Johnston from South Africa who sent me a copy of the ISPY in > > formation found in the Raw Data section of the Islay site. The information is > > there. The Bethel Pioneer Cemetery is apparently at Concession 12, Arthur > > Township, Wellington County, Ontario. I am in Sydney, and have never been > > there. Alas, I don't know what happened to the daughter. Alice seems to be buried > > with a number of other McDougalls. > > > > My gg grandfather, Alexander Johnston, (he was a Distiller) was born at > > Corrary in 1798. He was the son of Duncan Johnston and his second wife Catherine > > McIntyre. Alexander's older brother, John (c.1795-1874) married Donald's > > sister Mary (1798-1883). Alexander J married Una McMcIndeor (McAlister) in > > 1835. The family came to Australia in 1855. > > > > I knew there was a connection with the Laphroaig Johnstons, but my interest > > was rekindled after reading Andrew Jefford's book Peat Smoke and Spirit. > > Since then have been getting together bits and pieces of information. They are > > an interesting family. > > > > You must be descended from either Ann (Nancy) Brandon or Isabella Graham?. > > They seem to be the descendants of Donald that produced children. > > > > Do you know what happened to Grace Johnston, Dugalds illegitimate daughter > > ? > > > > Looking forward to hearing from you. > > > > Best regards, > > > > John > > > > > ==== SCT-ISLAY Mailing List ==== > To find Vital Statistics for islay from the earliest records to 1875 visit: > HTTP://freepages.family.rootsweb.com/~tlarson/bdm/ >

Johan, Ted, Sue and Dixie, My thanks to all of you who took the time to answer my query, I'm sorry it's taken until now to thank you but I've been laid up in bed for the last few days. I am particularly interested in the first Francis Kean mentioned, he was the one born in 1836 approx who was married to Elisabeth Robertson. I have his father as Hugh Kane born approx 1804 in Ireland, and his mother initially named as Margaret McDonald born in Argyll (I have no birth date info here). The 1841 census has her as Margaret, but subsequent census and the marriage certificates of the children have her as Harriet. So thats my first problem. Incidently although Francis and Elisabeth have a daughter named Harriet there's no Margaret and they do seem to have followed the naming protocol. I can find no mention of her prior to the 1841 census and I would realyy like to make sure I've got the right wife! My second is a discrepancy over age for Elisabeth Robertson. Her marriage certificate has her as age 20, and the birth of the first child Rosean has her age 21..so far so good. Her marriage certificate also states that her parents were John Robertson and Mary McLergan (also seen as McLean on other records in the OPR's) but John Robertsons death certificate has her as age 15 in 1855. Either I have the wrong Elisabeth Robertson and there's another one with the same set of parents, or she was indeed married to Francis at 14/15 and gave the wrong age on the marriage certificate. As you were so helpful last time I thought I'd ask if anyone had any thoughts on this. I do have quite a lot of info on the family from Francis Kean (1836) onwards as he is my great great grandfather (The line from James David Kean 1874, one of his youngest sons, to Elizabeth Robertson Kean(1910), to Heather Mary Lorimer Sharpe(1930)and then me!). So if anyone is interested in them I'd be happy to let them have any info I have, I do know that Elizabeth Kean (04 Mar 1870) married Malcolm Logan(1866) Thanks again jane ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ray K" <ray_koko@hotmail.com> To: <SCT-ISLAY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2006 5:38 PM Subject: Re: [SCT-ISLAY] blank wall > On various documents I have relating to one of my ancestors Francis > Kean/Kane, it states that he was born in Bowmore but I can find no other > records for this. I also have a document (his first childs birth > certificate) which states he was born in Oban, which I thought was on the > mainland. Can anyone shed any light on this? Also, does anyone know which > parish Oban was in during the 19th century? > > thanks for any help forthcoming > > jane > > ==== SCT-ISLAY Mailing List ==== > Click on this link for information on others researching the same families > as you HTTP://freepages.family.rootsweb.com/~tlarson/researchers/ > >

Hello John, I have been looking for this woman for over 10 years!!!! But I was looking in the USA. How did you find her. Her husband Donald Johnston was my gg-grandfather. Do you know what happened to her daughter Jessie (Janet)? How are you related? Where is the Cemetery? Sheila Kronenberger Belleville, IL, USA In a message dated 02/06/2006 8:18:30 PM, john.gillies@bigpond.com writes: > Hello Everyone, > > Alice Johnston, nee McDougall, died in Canada on 29 February 1898 and is > buried at Bethel Pioneer Cemetery. She was the second wife of Donald Johnston of > Laphroaig (D:1844). How can I locate when Alice and her daughter Janet > migrated from Islay to Canada? Are there any Canadian sites containing this > information? > Any suggestions much appreciated. > > John Gillies. > >