Hi! Seem to be getting mail just fine...not as much as some months though. Margaret in very rainy British Columbia, Canada ----- Original Message ----- From: Christine Stokes To: SCT-SUTHERLAND-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2003 6:37 AM Subject: [SUT] TESTING Receiving private messages suggesting that mail is not coming through. Would appreciate if a few people would send message to the list. Thanks Christine Northamptonshire, England www.highlandhearts.com www.sutherlandheritage.com email rhemusaig@tiscali.co.uk --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.462 / Virus Database: 261 - Release Date: 3/13/2003 ==== SCT-SUTHERLAND Mailing List ==== Please visit our NEW POSH web site at www.sutherlandheritage.com ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

Any one want to claim my Flory? 1815 Feby 3 At the Manse of Duirness Ewan or Evander McMILLAN Foxhunter & Shepherd Shinness & Flory McKAY daur to John McKAY Miller Durin 1816 April 29 At Durin John GRANT Gaelic Teacher & Margaret MACKAY daughter to John MACKAY alias McOilichuidian Miller Durin ?same John Mackay in both marriages as father of the bride Regards, ChristineR Vic Australia

Did the best I could transcribing this lot! And double checked the names on the IGI - only one marriage I couldn't find. If you want me to check any of it again with the magnifying glass, only too happy to oblige. 1814 Dec 31 At the Manse of Duirness were married George McKAY McDhouil?, Servt, illegible & Margaret MORRISON (McKAY - written above this) alias Nin Eachin Clarhniach 1815 Feby 3 At the Manse of Duirness Ewan or Evander McMILLAN Foxhunter & Shepherd Shinness & Flory McKAY daur to John McKAY Miller Durin March 24 At Kioldale Dond McKAY alias Quari* & [space] McKARKILL both servts to Mr *LARK Ki*** June 2 At the Manse of Duirness John MacKAY alias McHeustiase? Durness Manse & Flory SUTHERLAND Saingo More June 30 At Keodal M George MacKAY Mercht Scourie Eoldt (Eddt?) Illegible McKENZIE Keoldal Augt 5 At Saingo More Robert CAMPBELL alias McRob Shepherd in Aultan & Merran MORRISON daug William MORRISON Post **** And squeezed in between the two lines of the above marriage..... Sept 28 James ANDERSON Sign Rispond & Miss Cathrin MUNRO of Achany ****(?by) KENNEDY Lairg 1816 March 1? At Duirness Manse by Rev Hugh McKENZIE Robert MACKAY, alias Miller Saingo *egs & Jannet MURRAY Saingomore (DID NOT FIND THIS MARRIAGE ON IGI SITE) April 29 At Durin John GRANT Gaelic Teacher & Margaret MACKAY daughter to John MACKAY alias McOilichuidian Miller Durin Date illegible - possibly Nov At Durin Hugh CAMPBELL soldier discharged from Reay Fencibles ***** [?residing] for several years in Ireland & Mary McLEOD Widow of Thomas GARRY Balmoral? 1817 Date illegible (IGI = Feb) At Rispond Rodk CAMPBELL Durin lately discharged from 42nd Regt & [blank] McINTOSH Rispond March 15 At Durness Manse Corpl [blank] McKAY 78 Regt & Barbara MACKAY Knock Erribole Cannot see date Married Alex McKENZIE Freskill & Lexy GUNN Shigera by? Dr McKenzie Mcfrisnary? Mint of Erriboll * ChristineR Vic Australia

Hi Christine: Here is what I have: "24 Dec 1813 (rather than 1814) Angus Mackay Mackenzie, farm servant, Knockbreack....Effy Macpherson, Durin" I think the name of the place should be Cnocbreac (speckled hill or perhaps trout hill). Durin, which is shown as Durine on some maps, is virtually part of Durness village. I'm glad you have the confirmation that you were seeking. Ian, Ontario, Canada ----- Original Message ----- From: Robert Randall Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2003 10:06 PM To: SCT-SUTHERLAND-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [SUT] Marriages Durness Dec 31 1814, 1815 - March 1817 Hello Ian, Thanks for that - it's funny how the handwriting looks much easier when you know what the word is supposed to be! and I don't know how I saw an extra 'h' in Macdhonil.... it WAS pretty late last night! My page also includes the entry prior to that one, but the background is extremely dark, so I didn't even try to do it! Dec 24 1814, At the Durness Manse Angus ****** McKENZIE? farm servant Knock** & Effy? McPHERSON Durness. Actually looks better in daylight! Just checked the IGI (never thought till now to do a batch number search - much easier) and it is the marriage of Angus MACKAY to Effy McPHERSON; the Mckenzie may be the priest. Hope all this helps someone out. I was pleased that my Ewan McMILLAN's entry was very legible. And there is now no doubt that he is the same Ewan that you fished out for me before from 1811 - father of illigitimate Mary; foxhunter to Mr Dunlop. And also the Eivar McMILLAN, foxhunter, on the Durness Militia List of 1810. And I now have proof that Ewan and Evander are interchangeable names - at least in this family. Regards, ChristineR Vic Aust

Hi Christine: Here is what I have: "24 Dec 1813 (rather than 1814) Angus Mackay Mackenzie, farm servant, Knockbreack....Effy Macpherson, Durin" I think the name of the place should be Cnocbreac (speckled hill or perhaps trout hill). Durin, which is shown as Durine on some maps, is virtually part of Durness village. I'm glad you have the confirmation that you were seeking. Ian, Ontario, Canada ----- Original Message ----- From: Robert Randall Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2003 10:06 PM To: SCT-SUTHERLAND-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [SUT] Marriages Durness Dec 31 1814, 1815 - March 1817 Hello Ian, Thanks for that - it's funny how the handwriting looks much easier when you know what the word is supposed to be! and I don't know how I saw an extra 'h' in Macdhonil.... it WAS pretty late last night! My page also includes the entry prior to that one, but the background is extremely dark, so I didn't even try to do it! Dec 24 1814, At the Durness Manse Angus ****** McKENZIE? farm servant Knock** & Effy? McPHERSON Durness. Actually looks better in daylight! Just checked the IGI (never thought till now to do a batch number search - much easier) and it is the marriage of Angus MACKAY to Effy McPHERSON; the Mckenzie may be the priest. Hope all this helps someone out. I was pleased that my Ewan McMILLAN's entry was very legible. And there is now no doubt that he is the same Ewan that you fished out for me before from 1811 - father of illigitimate Mary; foxhunter to Mr Dunlop. And also the Eivar McMILLAN, foxhunter, on the Durness Militia List of 1810. And I now have proof that Ewan and Evander are interchangeable names - at least in this family. Regards, ChristineR Vic Aust

Many of our members seem to have servers who block their mail when their mail box is full. I believe this mainly happens to those using hotmail, msn, etc. Just recently there has been a considerable number of bouncing messages from the list where the reason given is mail box full. If this sounds like you will you please try, whenever possible, to ensure that your Sutherland list messages can come through. I always feel bad about unsubscribing anybody but when we have bounce after bounce there is little choice. I think Rootsweb have started to do it for me as I give folks too many chances! Many thanks PS The list has gone very quiet the last few days. Perhaps world events? Christine Northamptonshire, England www.highlandhearts.com www.sutherlandheritage.com email rhemusaig@tiscali.co.uk --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.462 / Virus Database: 261 - Release Date: 3/13/2003

Fraser POSH is going to be in Assynt in June photographing burial grounds. I will be there and looking forward to it. Any tips to offer us? Although a regular visitor to Sutherland this will be my first visit to Assynt and must say I am looking forward to it. Christine Northamptonshire, England www.highlandhearts.com www.sutherlandheritage.com email rhemusaig@tiscali.co.uk -----Original Message----- From: FraserMacK@aol.com [mailto:FraserMacK@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2003 10:05 PM To: SCT-SUTHERLAND-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [SUT] Visiting Assynt Hello folks, I have to apologise to someone on the list who asked me for info. on Assynt i.e. records available, where to stay etc., as they were planning to come for a visit in late September. I'd been away for a time and had a HEAP of e-mail to get through, so I just ticked this one to go back later. When I got around to it , AOL in its wisdom had deleted the lot!!! If this sounds like you, apologies!!! Meanwhile, try the following searches ( try google )- lochinver assynt inchnadamph There are no locally held records as most Highland records are held in Inverness. Fraser MacKenzie, Assynt and brilliant weather!! ==== SCT-SUTHERLAND Mailing List ==== Please visit our NEW POSH web site at www.sutherlandheritage.com ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.462 / Virus Database: 261 - Release Date: 3/13/2003 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.462 / Virus Database: 261 - Release Date: 3/13/2003

Hello folks, I have to apologise to someone on the list who asked me for info. on Assynt i.e. records available, where to stay etc., as they were planning to come for a visit in late September. I'd been away for a time and had a HEAP of e-mail to get through, so I just ticked this one to go back later. When I got around to it , AOL in its wisdom had deleted the lot!!! If this sounds like you, apologies!!! Meanwhile, try the following searches ( try google )- lochinver assynt inchnadamph There are no locally held records as most Highland records are held in Inverness. Fraser MacKenzie, Assynt and brilliant weather!!

Unfortunately, Dr. Hew Morrison's transcription of the Durness OPR ends in 1814. Therefore, only the first marriage that you have listed is included. His transcription reads as follows: [George Mackay, Macdhohil, servt., Borley ....Margaret Morrison*, alias Nin Eachin, Clashneach. *Mackay is written over Morrison 31 Dec] (in year 1814) "Macdhonil" means son of Donald and "Nin Eachin" means daughter of Hector. Ian, Ontario Canada ----- Original Message ----- From: Robert Randall Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2003 10:22 AM To: SCT-SUTHERLAND-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [SUT] Marriages Durness Dec 31 1814, 1815 - March 1817 Did the best I could transcribing this lot! And double checked the names on the IGI - only one marriage I couldn't find. If you want me to check any of it again with the magnifying glass, only too happy to oblige. 1814 Dec 31 At the Manse of Duirness were married George McKAY McDhouil?, Servt, illegible & Margaret MORRISON (McKAY - written above this) alias Nin Eachin Clarhniach 1815 Feby 3 At the Manse of Duirness Ewan or Evander McMILLAN Foxhunter & Shepherd Shinness & Flory McKAY daur to John McKAY Miller Durin March 24 At Kioldale Dond McKAY alias Quari* & [space] McKARKILL both servts to Mr *LARK Ki*** June 2 At the Manse of Duirness John MacKAY alias McHeustiase? Durness Manse & Flory SUTHERLAND Saingo More June 30 At Keodal M George MacKAY Mercht Scourie Eoldt (Eddt?) Illegible McKENZIE Keoldal Augt 5 At Saingo More Robert CAMPBELL alias McRob Shepherd in Aultan & Merran MORRISON daug William MORRISON Post **** And squeezed in between the two lines of the above marriage..... Sept 28 James ANDERSON Sign Rispond & Miss Cathrin MUNRO of Achany ****(?by) KENNEDY Lairg 1816 March 1? At Duirness Manse by Rev Hugh McKENZIE Robert MACKAY, alias Miller Saingo *egs & Jannet MURRAY Saingomore (DID NOT FIND THIS MARRIAGE ON IGI SITE) April 29 At Durin John GRANT Gaelic Teacher & Margaret MACKAY daughter to John MACKAY alias McOilichuidian Miller Durin Date illegible - possibly Nov At Durin Hugh CAMPBELL soldier discharged from Reay Fencibles ***** [?residing] for several years in Ireland & Mary McLEOD Widow of Thomas GARRY Balmoral? 1817 Date illegible (IGI = Feb) At Rispond Rodk CAMPBELL Durin lately discharged from 42nd Regt & [blank] McINTOSH Rispond March 15 At Durness Manse Corpl [blank] McKAY 78 Regt & Barbara MACKAY Knock Erribole Cannot see date Married Alex McKENZIE Freskill & Lexy GUNN Shigera by? Dr McKenzie Mcfrisnary? Mint of Erriboll * ChristineR Vic Australia ==== SCT-SUTHERLAND Mailing List ==== To check out previous messages http://archiver.rootsweb.com/SCT-SUTHERLAND-L/ ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

My gt gt gt gt grandparents were Robert Gordon married to Barbara Mckay at Farr. Their daughter Johanna (Johan) born in 1800, married George Gunn in 1820, and lived in Camster, Caithness. Robert and Barbara Gordon also had a daughter Barbara Gordon, who never married, but did immigrate to Canada with her niece, Barbara Gunn and her husband Alexander McIntosh of Tongue. I have found no information in the IGI of this family. Any help would be wonderful. Carol ( McIntosh) Small

Hi all My Logan's originate from the Creich parish and I have often wondered whether Donald Logan was an ancestor of mine. There appears to be a limited number of Logan's in the area and the surname appears to be possibly from elsewhere and tranplanted there at some point. I was wondering whether there are more records on Donald Logan (a reader of Gaelic) available. The name Donald appears through a few generations of my family, so maybe a traditional name ? Any thoughts anyone ?? Fingers crossed Richard ----- Original Message ----- From: "Christine Stokes" <rhemusaig@tiscali.co.uk> To: <SCT-SUTHERLAND-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, 17 March 2003 10:25 Subject: [SUT] INTERESTING ARTICLE > Alexander Murray was ordained to the eldership of the Church at the early > age of twenty-seven. He recalled, as a youth being able to count no less > than eight prayer meetings being held on a Saturday evening in an area of > some three square miles around Badbea. After his marriage to Catherine > Logan (possibly a descendant of Donald Logan, who had been appointed to the > parish of Creich as 'a reader of Gaelic,' after the 16th Century > Reformation) his own home became one of the most frequent resorts for > Christians meeting for fellowship and prayer. The hospitality afforded to > all who came was known throughout the North. > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.456 / Virus Database: 256 - Release Date: 18/02/03

A very interesting account. Although it refers to a time long after my gt gt grandfather Thomas Gray (b.1918)had left Creich, it prompts me to wonder again how and where he is likely to have gained the knowledge to allow him to enter King's College, Aberdeen at the age of thirteen --- he isn't on the roll of Aberdeen Grammar School --- is there a roll for Dornoch Academy? Sara Cardiff (PS I gave my great grandfather F.Stephen one too many 'greats' in my last!) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Christine Stokes" <rhemusaig@tiscali.co.uk> To: <SCT-SUTHERLAND-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, March 17, 2003 11:25 AM Subject: [SUT] INTERESTING ARTICLE I thought the following article which was supplied to me by a Murray descendant would be of interest to all those researching in Sutherland. It tells much of the local history: ...

Marla, Not trivia to me --- George Stephen was my mother's mother's uncle. Is there a picture of Craigellachie B.C. somewhere? [Here's some trivia: George Stephen (Lord Mount Stephen)'s brother, my gt-gt-grandfather, Frank Stephen, was the black sheep of the family and George had to pay off his debts. In fact he paid him to leave Canada and travel in Europe, much to the advantage of my granny and her sisters.] Sara Cardiff ----- Original Message ----- From: "The Mansons" <mmanson@telus.net> To: <SCT-SUTHERLAND-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2003 1:06 AM Subject: [SUT] Re: SCT-SUTHERLAND-D Digest V03 #128 > Craigellachie, British Columbia, Canada is where the driving of the Last > Spike took place Nov 7,1885 joining Canada by rail from sea to sea. It is 28 > miles from where I live. "It was called Craigellachie after a huge rock in > the Spey Valley of Banffshire, Scotland, the home of Donald Smith and his > cousin George Stephen ( founders of the Canadian Pacific Railway ) The rock > was an ancient rallying spot for the Clan Grant from which both men were > descended."....Revelstoke History & Heritage byb Ruby Knobbs > > Just a bit of trivia > Marla > > > > > > ==== SCT-SUTHERLAND Mailing List ==== > To check out previous messages > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/SCT-SUTHERLAND-L/ > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

From: "Bruce & Judy Meibusch" <raigmore@cnnet.com.au> > Thanks for this Angi > I take it you mean 1846? > > > Inveresk Cemetery, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland: > > > > In loving memory of Mackay John Scobie formerly ? Black Watch later Lieut > > Col 3rd? Batt. Royal Scots born ? ? 1946 died 26 Sep 1894. Yes, I did. Slip of the fingers. Should read born 1846 Angi

******************************************************************************************************************************************************* This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. ******************************************************************************************************************************************************* Kildonan Militia List December 1809 aged 18 to 45:[35 men not listed as found exempt] do=ditto 1 William Sutherland Tenant Borable 2 Alexander Sutherland labourer do 3 Angus Macleod Tenant and Miller do 4 John Matheson Labourer do 5 John Sutherland in Knockfin 6 John Gunn Labourer do 7 Robert McKay Tenant Achntoul [sic] 8 James Sutherland do do 9 Robert Sutherland labourer do 10 Andrew Sutherland labourer do 11 Alexr Gunn Tenant Achneaken 12 Robert Gunn Labourer do 13 Donald Grant do Tornacruive 14 Alexr Gunn do Achnahow 15 Robert Gordon Tenant Badaclavan 16 Benjamin Gunn Labourer West Badinloch 17 Roderick Mackay Labourer Garvault 18 John Mackay Labourer do 19 John Gordon Tenant Rhimsdale 20 Hugh Macbeath labourer do 21 Robt. Gordon Labourer Achnamoin 22 Hugh Gordon do do 23 Hall Murdy Shepherd Halmidary 24 Angus Mackay do do 25 Thomas Macbeath labourer do 26 Adam Gunn labourer Corringe 27 Willm Gunn Junr. residenter do 28 Willm Gunn labourer Badintavig 29 John Gordon wright Breakachy 30 John Grant Tenant Fenofal 31 Thomas Grant Residenter do 32 Neil Sutherland labourer Achufadusade 33 Robert Macdonald labourer Feranich 34 James Macdonald do Calist [?] 35 Andrew Gordon do do 36 Robt Gordon Tenant Reisk 37 Andw. McBeath labourer Tomich 38 Angus McKay Servt. Tomich 39 Robt Gunn Tenant Dallagan 40 John Sutherland alias Clyne residenter Free 41 Alexr McKay alias Bain do do 42 Robt Frazer Tenant Kinvaid 43 John Gunn residenter Ascoig 44 Rodk. Macdonald do do 45 Alexr. Frazer Tenant Liriboll 46 Morrison Gunn Labourer do 47 Angus Gunn residenter Dalangdale 48 John Mackay Tenant Achurintle 49 Hector Grant Shepherd Suisgall 50 Thos. Suthd servt. to Mr Sage Kildonan 51 Robt. Gunn residenter Kildonan 52 Dond Sutherland labourer do 53 Angus Sutherland do Achuvaich 54 William Brice residenter Loist 55 William Bannerman do Badfleuch 56 Dond Bruce labourer West Kilernan 57 George McIntosh servant do 58 Dond Sutherland residenter do 59 John Sutherland residenter Kinacoil 60 Dond Sutherland Taylor do 61 Dond Mcpherson labourer Guilable 62 Alexr Bannerman do do 63 Davd Bannerman tenant do 64 John Bannerman Shoemaker Duible 65 Thomas Mackay Labourer do 66 Alexr. Bannerman do Dalhalmy 67 Joseph McLeod do Eldurable 68 William Gunn labourer Garlaig 69 William Polson Tenant Cain 70 George Munro Tenant Coirag 71 Alexr. Matheson do do 72 Joh Polson labourer Torrish 73 Dond Polson Tenant do 74 Alexr Polson do do 75 Willm. Polson residenter do 76 Willm. Murray labourer Skalbesdale 77 Hugh Polson Taylor Skalbesdale 78 John Macleod residenter Costally 79 Adam Gunn labourer do 80 Adam Bannerman Tent. Balnavaliach [Dead] 81 Willm. Bannerman labourer Kinbrace 82 Gilbert Gordon residenter do 83 Dond McKay Shoemaker do 84 Geo McLeod residenter Kildonan

Thanks for this Angi I take it you mean 1846? If so I think this Mackay John SCOBIE was the son of Mitchell Forbes SCOBIE. and Grandson of Captain Mackay John SCOBIE of Keoldale He was born to Mitchell SCOBIE & his wife Flora FORBES whilst Mitchell was in Victoria, Australia for a few years. Flora died in Australia in 1848 Mackay's wife was Matilda Agnes HAMILTON. Two sons Donald Mitchell Mackay SCOBIE (1877) and Iain Hamilton SCOBIE ( 1883) Judy Qld ----- Original Message ----- From: Angi Lamb <angigael@blueyonder.co.uk> To: <SCT-SUTHERLAND-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, March 17, 2003 4:33 AM Subject: [SUT] Scobie Stray > Inveresk Cemetery, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland: > > In loving memory of Mackay John Scobie formerly ? Black Watch later Lieut > Col 3rd? Batt. Royal Scots born ? ? 1946 died 26 Sep 1894. > > Angi > -- > Angi Lamb > Portobello, Edinburgh > angigael@blueyonder.co.uk >

Craigellachie, British Columbia, Canada is where the driving of the Last Spike took place Nov 7,1885 joining Canada by rail from sea to sea. It is 28 miles from where I live. "It was called Craigellachie after a huge rock in the Spey Valley of Banffshire, Scotland, the home of Donald Smith and his cousin George Stephen ( founders of the Canadian Pacific Railway ) The rock was an ancient rallying spot for the Clan Grant from which both men were descended."....Revelstoke History & Heritage byb Ruby Knobbs Just a bit of trivia Marla

Sorry, Craigellachie is in Moray-shire, not Banff-shire (I think !). Peter McRae -----Original Message----- From: Peter McRae [mailto:pmcrae@freedom.ca] Sent: Monday, March 17, 2003 1:03 PM To: Sutherland List Subject: Craigellachie Thanks to all for the quick response on Craigellachie. Sounds like the area definitely deserves a visit ! Even if it wasn't famous for its many whisky distilleries ! >From a genealogical point of view, would there have been any natural connection between Sutherlandshire and Banffshire ? Could McRAES from the Bonar Bridge area, who went to Pictou, Nova Scotia in about 1831, possibly be connected to McRAES from Craigellachie who would have ended up close to the Pictou McRaes about 1880 ? Thanks again, Peter McRae, in Toronto

IGI 1881 census has: Mackay John SCOBIE Head 34 Melbourne, Australia Captain (Late 42 Highnd) Matilda Agnes SCOBIE Wife 33 Calcutta, India Donald Mitchel Macf. SCOBIE Son 3 Camberley, Surrey, England 2 Greenham Villas, Caversham, Oxford, England From: <Malcolm.Bangor-Jones@scotland.gsi.gov.uk> > Added information from Confirmations for 1895: > > Mackay John Scobie Linkfield Cottage Musselburgh sometime Lieut 42 Royal > Highlanders afterwards Lieut Col 3rd Battalion Royal Scots d Musselburgh 26 > Sept 1894 Eik £1148 18 11 Matilda Agnes Hamilton or Scobie at same > address > > From: Angi Lamb [mailto:angigael@blueyonder.co.uk] > Sent: 16 March 2003 18:40 > To: SCT-SUTHERLAND-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [SUT] Scobie Stray > > Inveresk Cemetery, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland: > In loving memory of Mackay John Scobie formerly ? Black > Watch later Lieut Col 3rd? Batt. Royal Scots born ? ? 1846 died 26 Sep 1894.

Thanks to all for the quick response on Craigellachie. Sounds like the area definitely deserves a visit ! Even if it wasn't famous for its many whisky distilleries ! >From a genealogical point of view, would there have been any natural connection between Sutherlandshire and Banffshire ? Could McRAES from the Bonar Bridge area, who went to Pictou, Nova Scotia in about 1831, possibly be connected to McRAES from Craigellachie who would have ended up close to the Pictou McRaes about 1880 ? Thanks again, Peter McRae, in Toronto