Hi both, I have a Catherine Morrison (AKA McVorran) as set out below but no knowledge of any links to your people. 1. Malcolm McMillan Malcolm married Ann Shaw [1634] [MRIN: 497]. The child from this marriage was: + 2 M i. Finlay McMillan [1620] was born about 1800 in Colonsay, Argyllshire, Scotland and died on 31 Mar 1866 in Portnahaven, Islay, Argyll1 aged about 66. Finlay married Catherine Morrison [1621] [MRIN: 495] (d. Cir 1832) on 1 Apr 1823 in Islay. Finlay next married Flora McLugash [1622] [MRIN: 496] (d. 9 Feb 1892) on 6 Feb 1832 in Kilchoman Parish, Islay, Argyll. Finlay married Catherine Morrison [1621] [MRIN: 495] on 1 Apr 1823 in Islay. Catherine died circa 1832 in most probably Islay. Another name for Catherine was Catherine McVorran. Death Notes: Finlay remarried believed to be in 1832 so Catherine most likely died prior to this date. General Notes: As this is only the first draft, further investigation required into the date of Death of Catherine Morrison. A marriage was recorded for Finlay McMillan and Flora Douglas (sic) on Feb 6 1832. If a death for Catherine can be found or baptism, Marriage or death for Catherine & Finlay or Flora & Finlay children then the correct parentage can be applied. This may also conclude that Flora Douglas was indeed Flora McLugash. Note * Finlay's death certificate in 1866 recorded he was married to 1st catherine Morrison and 2nd Flora McLugash. Research Notes: Look for proof of death about 1832. Finlay remarried to Flora McLugash in 1832 1. 1866 Parish of Portnahaven, Islay, p. 3, Finlay McMillan. Descendants of Malcolm McMillan 4 Produced by Legacy on 20 Mar 2009 Produced by: Melanie McKellar, Max Temmermanlaan 50, 2920 Kalmthout, Belgium, [email protected] Children from this marriage were: + 3 F i. Mary Ann McMillan [1635] was born about 1827 in Argyllshire. + 4 F ii. Marrion McMillan [1636] was born about 1829 in Argyllshire. + 5 F iii. Catherine McMillan [1623] was born about 1832 in Kilchoman, Islay, Argyllshire. Ian Hunter. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ken Harrison Sent: 25 May 2010 15:15 To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Re: [SCT-ISLAY] McVorrans of Islay Marilyn, I am very interested in the McVorran family, and would like to exchange information with you, off-List. I do not have your Margaret in my data, but her age would make her a candidate to be either an older sister of my earliest proven McVoran ancester, or an aunt. I have traced back to Grace McVorran, born about 1790 to (as yet) unknown parents. She was married in 1816 in Kildalton to Duncan McNabb and by the time of later records (baptisms & censuses) had adopted the surname Morrison. They lived mainly at Ballychatrigin and Upper Killean until a large group of related McNabb & Morrison families emigrated to Ontario in 1852. At least one related Morrison family remained at Upper Killean until after 1920. McVorran appears to have been a relatively uncommon name on Islay, so the chances are good that there was a fairly close relationship between your Margaret and my Grace. I have been able to find records in Ontario for most of the McNabbs in my family, but have had more difficulty identifying the Morrisons (McVorrans). Most seem to have stayed around Wellington County during the second half of the 1800s, but those who went elsewhere have eluded me so far. I would be happy to exchange data with you, to see whether we can locate connections between our families. I think that we exchanged a few messages 10 to 20 years ago on other possible connections, so this new possible connection is even more likely. Ken Harrison North Vancouver, Canada -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of MARILYN FAVARO Sent: May 25, 2010 4:51 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [SCT-ISLAY] McVorrans of Islay I have a Margaret McVorran brn abt 1770, who married John Smith. 1841 census, they were living in Upper Killean Oa. Does anyone know or have an interest in the McVorran family? Marilyn ------------------------------- ------------------------------- 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 ______________________________________________________________________ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please visit http://www.messagelabs.com/email ______________________________________________________________________

The coincidences continue, but possibly no more than that. I have a Catherine McVorran (Morrison) born in 1822 in Islay, but not the older Catherine who was married a year later. My family group also includes McKellars, and I see that one of your sources below was a McKellar. Ken Harrison North Vancouver, Canada -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ian Hunter Sent: May 25, 2010 7:24 AM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Re: [SCT-ISLAY] McVorrans of Islay Hi both, I have a Catherine Morrison (AKA McVorran) as set out below but no knowledge of any links to your people. 1. Malcolm McMillan Malcolm married Ann Shaw [1634] [MRIN: 497]. The child from this marriage was: + 2 M i. Finlay McMillan [1620] was born about 1800 in Colonsay, Argyllshire, Scotland and died on 31 Mar 1866 in Portnahaven, Islay, Argyll1 aged about 66. Finlay married Catherine Morrison [1621] [MRIN: 495] (d. Cir 1832) on 1 Apr 1823 in Islay. Finlay next married Flora McLugash [1622] [MRIN: 496] (d. 9 Feb 1892) on 6 Feb 1832 in Kilchoman Parish, Islay, Argyll. Finlay married Catherine Morrison [1621] [MRIN: 495] on 1 Apr 1823 in Islay. Catherine died circa 1832 in most probably Islay. Another name for Catherine was Catherine McVorran. Death Notes: Finlay remarried believed to be in 1832 so Catherine most likely died prior to this date. General Notes: As this is only the first draft, further investigation required into the date of Death of Catherine Morrison. A marriage was recorded for Finlay McMillan and Flora Douglas (sic) on Feb 6 1832. If a death for Catherine can be found or baptism, Marriage or death for Catherine & Finlay or Flora & Finlay children then the correct parentage can be applied. This may also conclude that Flora Douglas was indeed Flora McLugash. Note * Finlay's death certificate in 1866 recorded he was married to 1st catherine Morrison and 2nd Flora McLugash. Research Notes: Look for proof of death about 1832. Finlay remarried to Flora McLugash in 1832 1. 1866 Parish of Portnahaven, Islay, p. 3, Finlay McMillan. Descendants of Malcolm McMillan 4 Produced by Legacy on 20 Mar 2009 Produced by: Melanie McKellar, Max Temmermanlaan 50, 2920 Kalmthout, Belgium, [email protected] Children from this marriage were: + 3 F i. Mary Ann McMillan [1635] was born about 1827 in Argyllshire. + 4 F ii. Marrion McMillan [1636] was born about 1829 in Argyllshire. + 5 F iii. Catherine McMillan [1623] was born about 1832 in Kilchoman, Islay, Argyllshire. Ian Hunter. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ken Harrison Sent: 25 May 2010 15:15 To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Re: [SCT-ISLAY] McVorrans of Islay Marilyn, I am very interested in the McVorran family, and would like to exchange information with you, off-List. I do not have your Margaret in my data, but her age would make her a candidate to be either an older sister of my earliest proven McVoran ancester, or an aunt. I have traced back to Grace McVorran, born about 1790 to (as yet) unknown parents. She was married in 1816 in Kildalton to Duncan McNabb and by the time of later records (baptisms & censuses) had adopted the surname Morrison. They lived mainly at Ballychatrigin and Upper Killean until a large group of related McNabb & Morrison families emigrated to Ontario in 1852. At least one related Morrison family remained at Upper Killean until after 1920. McVorran appears to have been a relatively uncommon name on Islay, so the chances are good that there was a fairly close relationship between your Margaret and my Grace. I have been able to find records in Ontario for most of the McNabbs in my family, but have had more difficulty identifying the Morrisons (McVorrans). Most seem to have stayed around Wellington County during the second half of the 1800s, but those who went elsewhere have eluded me so far. I would be happy to exchange data with you, to see whether we can locate connections between our families. I think that we exchanged a few messages 10 to 20 years ago on other possible connections, so this new possible connection is even more likely. Ken Harrison North Vancouver, Canada -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of MARILYN FAVARO Sent: May 25, 2010 4:51 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [SCT-ISLAY] McVorrans of Islay I have a Margaret McVorran brn abt 1770, who married John Smith. 1841 census, they were living in Upper Killean Oa. Does anyone know or have an interest in the McVorran family? Marilyn -------------------------------