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

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 -------------------------------