Christine and list... If someone died in Meikleferry,Sutherlandshire...where would they most likely be buried? theresa.

Can someone tell me how I would go about locating a death certificate if all I have is the year, and approximate place of death....for the year 1798. Donald SUTHERLAND d.1798, his wife was Christian GORDON he died of apoplexy, we are assuming he died Meikleferry area/Dornoch. thankyou, t.

Hello all So much in my brain right now I am becoming forgetful! Who was it who had a relative John Munro in Drummuie, Golspie? I have taken a photograph while in St Andrew’s Kirkyard last week. If whoever it was lets me know they will get the photograph. No comments about getting old makes you forgetful please! Christine Highland Hearts http://www.highlandhearts.com/ <http://www.highlandhearts.com/> --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.250 / Virus Database: 123 - Release Date: 4/18/01

Yes, Heather, I have a listing. There are very few in Scibberscross. Who are you looking for? Christine Highland Hearts http://www.highlandhearts.com/ -----Original Message----- From: Art Labermeyer [mailto:hmurray3@home.com] Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2001 2:06 AM To: SCT-SUTHERLAND-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Scribbercross Cemetery Has anyone been to the following cemetery? And does anyone know if there is a listing of who is buried there? Heather The Scibbercross cemetry is on the back road from Rogart to Brora.start from Rogart and head up towards Little Rogart continuing on the road to Brora. around 5 miles from Rogart a little passed Scibbercross house which is a shooting lodge(?) The cemetry is not visible from the road, It's probably about 1/2 a mile off the road with a rough track leading down to it. ==== SCT-SUTHERLAND Mailing List ==== You may, at times, wish to check out previous messages to this list. You can do this at http://archiver.rootsweb.com/SCT-SUTHERLAND-L/ ============================== Shop Ancestry - Everything you need to Discover, Preserve & Celebrate your heritage! http://shop.myfamily.com/ancestrycatalog --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.250 / Virus Database: 123 - Release Date: 4/18/01 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.250 / Virus Database: 123 - Release Date: 4/18/01

Now have yet another great book courtesy of a very interesting lady I met in Sutherland last week. Here is a page for interest – all those mentioned are from Rogart: “Highland Heroes of the Land Reform Movement”, Joseph Macleod, Inverness; printed around 1912: “Mr Angus Mackay, Tannachy, Rogart, was one of the heroes who supported the land movement in the parish of Rogart. He used all the means at his disposal to promote the cause of the people. Perhaps it can be said that the Muie district of Rogart stands out most conspicuous as a considerable number of its inhabitants, both male and female, have shown much zeal and energy in aiding the cause in a variety of ways. Of those who took part in furthering the land movement were the late Mr Alexander Bannerman, Vice-Convener of the County; Messrs Robert Matheson, John Murray, John Matheson, Robert Mackay, William Mackay, John Mackay, John Munro, John Gordon, Alexander Gunn, George Grant, Daniel Clark, Donald Ross, J. Gunn, John Campbell, James Murray, Angus Mackenzie, David Murray, John Matheson, Rhimusaig; Angus Murray, William Fraser, Donald Murray, Angus Murray, Knockintean; John and Sackville Murray, Garvault; Robert Matheson, Culdrain; ex-Councillor A S Innes, Alexander Vass, Robert Sutherland, Grumbie and Mr Hugh Sutherland, Pittentrail.” Christine Highland Hearts http://www.highlandhearts.com/ <http://www.highlandhearts.com/> --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.250 / Virus Database: 123 - Release Date: 4/18/01

Has anyone been to the following cemetery? And does anyone know if there is a listing of who is buried there? Heather The Scibbercross cemetry is on the back road from Rogart to Brora.start from Rogart and head up towards Little Rogart continuing on the road to Brora. around 5 miles from Rogart a little passed Scibbercross house which is a shooting lodge(?) The cemetry is not visible from the road, It's probably about 1/2 a mile off the road with a rough track leading down to it.

Another excellent, and early, report of the clearances is "Fire in the Heather" by Donald McLeod (Donald the Mason). I think this was published in Canada around 1860. A lot of this has been quoted or rewritten in Alexander Mackenzies "History of the Highland Clearances". Geoff Anderson ----- Original Message ----- From: Lyndall <lyfrah@goldweb.com.au> To: <SCT-SUTHERLAND-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, 18 May 2001 01:49 Subject: Re: Eviction > Hello Cathy, > If you are interested in learning some more about the > Highland Clearances and their effects upon humble folk, you might like to > read "History of the Highland Clearances" by Alexander MacKenzie, first > published in 1883. > > The book has been reprinted [1991,1994,1997, 1999] by Mercat Press at James > Thin, 53 South Bridge, Edinburgh ISBN 0901824 968 > > There is also John Prebble's book, "The Highland Clearances", published by > Penguin Books, 1969 ISBN 0-14-002837-4 > > Lyndall > Canberra, Oz > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > Subject: Eviction > > > I don't proclaim to know a lot about the evictions in Sutherlandshire, > actually I know absolutely nothing about them, I have been reading what has > been coming thru the list etc....on it > > Where do I find these eviction notices?? I was sent an email tonight from > the Orkney and it said that my John McDonald was evicted from Kirkstone in > the Parish of Farr during sheep clearances and arrived in the Orkney in > 1820. > > I dont think personally that the parish was Kirkstone.....is there such a > place?? > > Cathy > > ______________________________

http://www.scotweb.org/homecomings/homecomings.html The link to 'Narratives in a Landscape' (Dissertation concerning the landscape and memory of the 'Highland clearances') is worth reading, too. [Page title: Narratives in a Landscape: Monuments and Memories of the Sutherland Clearances ©Paul Basu 1997 / Department of Anthropology, University College London] Original message------SCT-SUTHERLAND-D Digest V01 #132 Lyndall wrote: >Hello Cathy, > If you are interested in learning some more about the >Highland Clearances and their effects upon humble folk, you might like to >read "History of the Highland Clearances" by Alexander MacKenzie, first >published in 1883. > >The book has been reprinted [1991,1994,1997, 1999] by Mercat Press at James >Thin, 53 South Bridge, Edinburgh ISBN 0901824 968 > >There is also John Prebble's book, "The Highland Clearances", published by >Penguin Books, 1969 ISBN 0-14-002837-4 > >Lyndall >Canberra, Oz

Hi list. Would anyone have 1881 Census .Gro ref Vol 044-2 Enum Dist1 Page 1 Lochinver to Inverkirkaig, Assynt Sutherland . Alexander Mc Leod marr age 66yr Head fisherman Born Assynt Sutherland. Jane Mc Leod 62 fishermans wife Assynt. Margaret Mc Leod 28yr Fisher daughter Assynt Alexander Mc Farlane Grandson aged 6yr born Assynt. Is there anyone who has a connection to this Mc Farlane child and Mc Leods please.? All most around the corner is. Hugh Mc Farlane , Shipmaster age 48 wid born Kilfinchen Argyle. Brother John Mc Farlane 46 unmar born Kilfinchen retired seaman. Son of Hugh Alexander Mc Farlane unmar 23yrs Seaman Born Assynt (became husbands Grand Dad ) John Turner 19 yr seaman born Glasgow Annabella Mc Leod unmar 21yr born Lochbroom Ross Crom. same page on the Census for Assynt 1881. Anyone know any thing about these Mc Farlanes please? Mary Elizabeth

Hello everyone, I was of the understanding that the given name, Christian [Christina], was, until relatively recent times, only used for females. I noticed that Theresa has referred to a Christian in 1772 as 'he'. Was the name also used for Scottish boys in the 18th century? Or would Theresa's Christian have been a woman? Lyndall ----- Original Message ----- Subject: Golspie houses Searching for info. on a Christian GORDON who had a house built in Golspie 1772 (SP725 1665-9) he was gone from Golspie house by 1794 (SP 1114) any ideas? Thankyou, Theresa.

Hello Cathy, If you are interested in learning some more about the Highland Clearances and their effects upon humble folk, you might like to read "History of the Highland Clearances" by Alexander MacKenzie, first published in 1883. The book has been reprinted [1991,1994,1997, 1999] by Mercat Press at James Thin, 53 South Bridge, Edinburgh ISBN 0901824 968 There is also John Prebble's book, "The Highland Clearances", published by Penguin Books, 1969 ISBN 0-14-002837-4 Lyndall Canberra, Oz ----- Original Message ----- Subject: Eviction I don't proclaim to know a lot about the evictions in Sutherlandshire, actually I know absolutely nothing about them, I have been reading what has been coming thru the list etc....on it Where do I find these eviction notices?? I was sent an email tonight from the Orkney and it said that my John McDonald was evicted from Kirkstone in the Parish of Farr during sheep clearances and arrived in the Orkney in 1820. I dont think personally that the parish was Kirkstone.....is there such a place?? Cathy

Hello all I can add to Lyndall' book list. I purchased the new "Patrick Sellar and the Highland Clearances" by Eric Richards last week. Engrossing! Certainly worth the money. Christine Highland Hearts http://www.highlandhearts.com/ -----Original Message----- From: Lyndall [mailto:lyfrah@goldweb.com.au] Sent: Friday, May 18, 2001 7:50 AM To: SCT-SUTHERLAND-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: Eviction Hello Cathy, If you are interested in learning some more about the Highland Clearances and their effects upon humble folk, you might like to read "History of the Highland Clearances" by Alexander MacKenzie, first published in 1883. The book has been reprinted [1991,1994,1997, 1999] by Mercat Press at James Thin, 53 South Bridge, Edinburgh ISBN 0901824 968 There is also John Prebble's book, "The Highland Clearances", published by Penguin Books, 1969 ISBN 0-14-002837-4 Lyndall Canberra, Oz ----- Original Message ----- Subject: Eviction I don't proclaim to know a lot about the evictions in Sutherlandshire, actually I know absolutely nothing about them, I have been reading what has been coming thru the list etc....on it Where do I find these eviction notices?? I was sent an email tonight from the Orkney and it said that my John McDonald was evicted from Kirkstone in the Parish of Farr during sheep clearances and arrived in the Orkney in 1820. I dont think personally that the parish was Kirkstone.....is there such a place?? Cathy ==== SCT-SUTHERLAND Mailing List ==== You may, at times, wish to check out previous messages to this list. You can do this at http://archiver.rootsweb.com/SCT-SUTHERLAND-L/ ============================== Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 Source for Family History Online. Go to: http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.250 / Virus Database: 123 - Release Date: 4/18/01 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.250 / Virus Database: 123 - Release Date: 4/18/01

Hi Lyndall I think there were male Christians but I have never come across one in Sutherland. Had a good look around the old Kirkyard at St Andrew's, Golspie. The stones there are becoming very worn. Took photograph of a Munro stone which I think is yours. Christine Highland Hearts http://www.highlandhearts.com/ -----Original Message----- From: Lyndall [mailto:lyfrah@goldweb.com.au] Sent: Friday, May 18, 2001 7:55 AM To: SCT-SUTHERLAND-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Given name 'Christian' Hello everyone, I was of the understanding that the given name, Christian [Christina], was, until relatively recent times, only used for females. I noticed that Theresa has referred to a Christian in 1772 as 'he'. Was the name also used for Scottish boys in the 18th century? Or would Theresa's Christian have been a woman? Lyndall ----- Original Message ----- Subject: Golspie houses Searching for info. on a Christian GORDON who had a house built in Golspie 1772 (SP725 1665-9) he was gone from Golspie house by 1794 (SP 1114) any ideas? Thankyou, Theresa. ==== SCT-SUTHERLAND Mailing List ==== You may, at times, wish to check out previous messages to this list. You can do this at http://archiver.rootsweb.com/SCT-SUTHERLAND-L/ ============================== Ancestry.com Genealogical Databases http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist2.asp Search over 2500 databases with one easy query! --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.250 / Virus Database: 123 - Release Date: 4/18/01 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.250 / Virus Database: 123 - Release Date: 4/18/01

Hi All, While researching some of my ancestors from Skye I was sent the following information and as it does not refer to my family I thought it may be of some help to someone on the list. "On a ship called the "Priscilla" which sailed from Liverpool on the 13th Oct 1852 and arrived in Melbourne on the 24th Feb 1853 and was placed in quarantine. there was a family listed as:- MacAulay Angus aged 55 from Kildonan Ann 47 Donald 20 Ann 24 Flora 22 Kate 14 Marion 15 Donald 1 Died 21.11.52. Apparently this family according to the 1851 census was listed as MacDonald from Kildonan. If any of the above information belongs to someone on the list please contact me and I will forward all I have on this family. Regards, Judy. _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com.

***************************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. ***************************************************************************** Very interesting. One of the Farr emigrant families who set out on the Bachelor which was wrecked in the Northern Isles? Malcolm Bangor-Jones -----Original Message----- From: T.Knapp [mailto:theresa.knapp@sympatico.ca] Sent: 17 May 2001 00:13 To: SCT-SUTHERLAND-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Old Rhives/Golspie ******************************************************************* This email has been received from an external party and has been swept for the presence of computer viruses. ******************************************************************* Searching for information on the following...does anyone have any suggestions to locate exactly where they may have lived? Jane MACKAY m. James GORDON ...the following is what is written behind their names: at Dunviden 1771 assigns to Christian Mackay and emigrates but wrecked and returns 1774, at Golspie 1777-82 applies for Old Rhives 1782; at Old Rhives 1785-1808, lifeteancy (can't read this word ) 1798. then at Spinnindale by 1811. d.by 1814. brother-in-law of William, oilman of Piccadilly, m2 by 1810 Jean Davidson receives 10pounds from John Mackay. any suggestions at all? thankyou. ==== SCT-SUTHERLAND Mailing List ==== You may, at times, wish to check out previous messages to this list. You can do this at http://archiver.rootsweb.com/SCT-SUTHERLAND-L/ ============================== Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 Source for Family History Online. Go to: http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB

***************************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. ***************************************************************************** The only 18th century school rolls I have come across are for SSPCK funded schools. Scottish Society for Propagation of Christian Knowledge. They were set up in places not served by the parish schools. Malcolm Bangor-Jones -----Original Message----- From: T.Knapp [mailto:theresa.knapp@sympatico.ca] Sent: 17 May 2001 00:04 To: SCT-SUTHERLAND-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Golspie School ******************************************************************* This email has been received from an external party and has been swept for the presence of computer viruses. ******************************************************************* How would one going about verifying if someone attending the Golspie School, circa 1781? Is this at all possible? theresa. ==== SCT-SUTHERLAND Mailing List ==== You may, at times, wish to check out previous messages to this list. You can do this at http://archiver.rootsweb.com/SCT-SUTHERLAND-L/ ============================== Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 Source for Family History Online. Go to: http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB

Okay...have received confirmation that my house photo I had sent to a couple of great people out there! Is indeed a house called Ferryton Farm....which may have been part of Skibo Estate.... does anyone have knowledge of this house/farm, and how I could go about tracing ownership...estate records? and if so, where or how do I access this info. from across the great pond?! Thanks to all for your help! Theresa.

Hi Iain Does your info add anything to the John Gordon and Willimina Mackay? Came back from Sutherland last night. Had tea in the Pittentrail Inn as you suggested. First class. Weather was beautiful as was the place. Trying to sort out over 200 pictures which I took! Hope CD arrived okay? Christine Highland Hearts http://www.highlandhearts.com/ -----Original Message----- From: Iain Sutherland [mailto:iain_sutherland@totalise.co.uk] Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2001 8:19 PM To: SCT-SUTHERLAND-L@rootsweb.com Subject: O.P.R. The following ia alist of names from an Old Parochial Record 1797 into 1798 for Kildonan Marriages June 7th. Donald Sutherland with Mckay in Achulochy Parish of Farr. Aug. 1st. William Sutherland with Jean Polson in Kinbrace . Aug? 10th. Wiiliam Gunn with Katharine Sutherland in Badintear. Sept. 9th. John Gordon with Willimina Mckay in Gailable.Dec 20th. Robert Sutherland with Ann Mury Dec 23rd Junr? with Dolls ? Grant thats it for 1797. !798 Feb. 19th. Hugh Sutherland with Isobel Mckay. March 27th ( my ancestors) James McBeath Soldier 2nd. S.F.R. with Ann McBeath in Reisk. April 14th. Alexr. Matheson with Isobel Polson . Other details are shown and if I can help please contact me Iain ==== SCT-SUTHERLAND Mailing List ==== You may, at times, wish to check out previous messages to this list. You can do this at http://archiver.rootsweb.com/SCT-SUTHERLAND-L/ ============================== Search over 1 Billion names at Ancestry.com! http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist1.asp --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.250 / Virus Database: 123 - Release Date: 4/18/01 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.250 / Virus Database: 123 - Release Date: 4/18/01

Parish of Loth 1840 March 8th. Sutherland Angus with Ann Reid. March 20th. Polson James and Margaret Campbell.June 13th. Sutherland James and Ann Bannerman.June 13th (my ancestor ) Reid William and Catherine Swanson .September 4th. Mine Robert and Catherine Murray. 1841 January 1st. Bruce James and Jane Bannerman. Jan 2nd.Murray Anderson and Isabella Bruce. Jan 12th. Mckay Andrew and Margaret GIlchrist. Jan 13th.Berry Wiiliam and Mary Jane GIlchrist.March 5th Gunn Alexander and Margaret McKay. As with the previous list these are proclamations of Banns and Marriages Place names are given Iain Sutherland

Robin I found a little bit of info for you that hopefully will lead you to more. Donald Mackay in Rogart, a Free Church Elder, who married Christina Campbell, was born in Dornoch and is a son of David Mackay and Marion Mackintosh which links to your research. Moreover, there is a lady in USA researching this family. By private email I have sent you the details and her email address. A straw but hopefully worth following up. Christine Highland Hearts http://www.highlandhearts.com/ <http://www.highlandhearts.com/> --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.250 / Virus Database: 123 - Release Date: 4/18/01