Am I not correct in saying that many people are buried in graveyards in un-marked graves, as they were too poor to afford headstones? I have a number of ancestors who were marked as 'paupers' in their death certs. in Stoer/Assynt. Interestingly, this was particularly noted in certs. around 1900. Was there a particular local economic 'slump' at that time, or was there a growing awareness of how poor the crofters were, thereby having it highlighted on the certs.? edward Limpsfield, Surrey

I hope so and assume so. I'd sure like to hear about him... Ron really-big-mail to: 150 Burkholder St., Stouffville, Ontario Canada L4A 4J4 Preserving Our Sutherland Heritage www.sutherlandheritage.com -----Original Message----- From: jocurrie [mailto:jocurrie@optushome.com.au] Sent: Saturday, April 05, 2003 8:59 PM To: SCT-SUTHERLAND-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [SUT] SUTHERLAND TO........ JAMES MACKAY My James Mackay was born in Latheron(father born at Braemore), married in Kildonan to a Sutherland lassie, worked mainly in Inverness Shire and came to NSW about 1890 after having spent time in the Straits Settlement. Would he qualify for a story? Joan --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.467 / Virus Database: 266 - Release Date: 2/04/2003 --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.467 / Virus Database: 266 - Release Date: 4/1/03 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.467 / Virus Database: 266 - Release Date: 4/1/03

Dear Listers I am trying to establish where the Rev Andrew Murray's father, Rev Andrew Murray senior was born and if he is in fact related to my line of Murray's. I do not have a year of birth but would put it circa 1800 - he died in Wellington SA, in 1866. For the last 40 odd years, my Mother has been adamant that he is, however, I have the feeling that he is from another family of Murray's, possibly from Aberdeen. Murray, Andrew (1828-1917) Dutch Reformed minister in South Africa; born in Graaff-Reinet, South Africa; studied in Aberdeen, master's degree (1845); to Utrect U. to study theology and formed Students' Missionary Society; served in Bloemfontein, South Africa (1850-60), Worcester (1860-64), Cape Town (1864-71), Wellington (1871-1906); moderator of Dutch Reformed Council; founded Huguenot Seminary (1874); established missionary training school (1877); father of South African Keswick (1889); greatly influenced by William Law; evangelistic meetings in United States, Canada, England, Iceland, Scotland, Holland, South Africa; writings: Spirit of Christ, Abide in Christ, Like Christ, With Christ in the School of Prayer, and many others. Any clues will be greatly appreciated. I rather be spending time looking for family that are mine. Pam

Hello all, Would someone be able to do a lookup for this cemetery please? Death registered Durine Mary MacMillan 14 Feb 1893, aged 82 Thankyou, ChristineR Vic Aust

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Christine...... Would like to endorse comment made by Marjorie Luhrs. I feel the same way. If I can help with writing up, I'll give it my best shot. We've got to get behind this, and make it "sing" ! Regards, Peter D.McRae (New Zealand) abbymac@xtra.co.nz

Hello Christine, My story has far too many gaps in it yet for inclusion in the book! Some basic stuff missing - like where Ewan MCMILLAN came from before he turned up in Sutherland and fathered two children and married one of the mothers. And I still don't know on which ship John came to Australia. BUT these little things will fall into place eventually. With the wonderful help from the list, I have Ewan's occupation of foxhunter. Other sources he is also a Shepherd and Gamekeeper. But, given time, I reckon I could come up with a decent tale. I would be rapt to be able to be included... and then of course I would have to buy several copies for the family! Regards, ChristineR Vic Australia ----- Original Message ----- From: Christine Stokes <rhemusaig@tiscali.co.uk> To: <SCT-SUTHERLAND-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2003 5:45 PM Subject: [SUT] FROM SUTHERLAND TO OTHER LANDS

Sara could be so correct in her suggestion that tribe could be derogatory. This particular tribe of Murrays were spoken off in just such a way. Christine Northamptonshire, England www.highlandhearts.com www.sutherlandheritage.com email rhemusaig@tiscali.co.uk -----Original Message----- From: Sara Thomas [mailto:Sethomas@btinternet.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2003 2:36 PM To: SCT-SUTHERLAND-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [SUT] Highlander designations Malcolm will correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't believe 'tribe' is a technical term in Scottish, or English, history --- 'clan' itself is hazy enough! As Christine implies, it seems to refer to an extended, but still close-knit family group, particularly one within a community which sees itself as different in some way. Isn't it in fact a slightly derogatory, or at least humorous, term? Sara Cardiff, Wales ----- Original Message ----- From: "Christine Stokes" <rhemusaig@tiscali.co.uk> To: <SCT-SUTHERLAND-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2003 10:07 AM Subject: RE: [SUT] Highlander designations > I have always thought of a tribe as being a group within a clan. > The Murrays you discuss below were part of the Aberscross Murrays who hung > out around Golspie and Sciberscross. What happened to the original clan I > do not know. > > Christine > Northamptonshire, England > www.highlandhearts.com > www.sutherlandheritage.com > email rhemusaig@tiscali.co.uk > > -----Original Message----- > From: George A Murray [mailto:cte44694@nw.centurytel.net] > Sent: Monday, March 31, 2003 3:06 AM > To: SCT-SUTHERLAND-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [SUT] Highlander designations > > I am from the state of Montana in the USA..... > > What significance is the word 'tribe' vs 'clan' in the Highlands? > > Here is footnote from the Statistical on Sutherlandshire: > > About the year 1567 George Earl of Caithness, who claimed wardship of > Alexander Earl of Sutherland then a minor, had got the person of the later > into his possession. A tribe of Murrays, inhabiting this part of the > country, who were firmly attached to the noble family and beheld the > conduct of Caithness with a jealous eye, contrived to get the minor > conveyed from Caithness and put under the protection of the Earl of Huntly. > Caithness in revenge invaded this country, by his son John, who, invested > the town and Castle of Dornoch, of which the Murrays had possessed > themselves. Several skirmishes took place with various sucesses. The > Murrays no longer able to maintain the ground they had occupied, retired to > the castle. Upon this, the master of Caithness burnt the town and > cathedral; but still the besieged defended themselves in the castle for > month longer. At length, however, they were obliged to capitulate, having > undertaken to depart out of Sutherland within two months, and > delivered three hostages into the hands of the conquerors. The Murrays > fulfilled their engagement; yet the a hostages were treacherously murdered. > > George Alexander MURRAY III > Kalispell, Montana USA > > > ==== 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 > > --- > Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.465 / Virus Database: 263 - Release Date: 3/25/2003 > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.467 / Virus Database: 266 - Release Date: 4/1/2003 > > > > ==== 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 > > ==== 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 --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.467 / Virus Database: 266 - Release Date: 4/1/2003 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.467 / Virus Database: 266 - Release Date: 4/1/2003

I think it would be good to have as many stories as possible included in the book and I would be happy to write up stories for people who feel reluctant, for any reason, to do their own. Marj, Victoria, Australia -----Original Message----- From: Christine Stokes [mailto:rhemusaig@tiscali.co.uk] Sent: Saturday, 29 March 2003 6:45 To: SCT-SUTHERLAND-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [SUT] FROM SUTHERLAND TO OTHER LANDS I have been busy preparing our book. It is a pleasant task as I am enjoying the stories sent in by many of you. Some really good photographs also. The book holds promise of being really good but we still need more stories. If you have not yet written your tale and wish to please do so. I feel it would be better to delay completion to make the book worthwhile rather than complete now when it is 'good but incomplete'. Perhaps many of you have the stories to tell but feel you cannot write well enough for inclusion in a book? I have found many people on this list who have the ability to write well and many others who have a story to tell - shall we try to match them up and create more stories? If you feel you fall into one or other of these categories please let us know and we will see what we can do. To the best of my knowledge there has never been a book like this - there are many books on different areas but none specifically on those who left Sutherland and spread their wings across the world. Finding descendants of those who left Sutherland and started a new life in countries overseas should be easy through this list! What do you think? 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: 6.0.465 / Virus Database: 263 - Release Date: 3/25/2003 ==== 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

The Statistical Accounts for Sutherlandshire, 2nd_Account may be found: http://stat-acc-scot.edina.ac.uk/stat-acc-scot/stat-acc-scot.asp?session-id=0864e3cdc5c80c351707716b694e6182 The Rev James Campell, Minister writing in February, 1840 for the Parish of Kildonan alludes throughout II. CIVIL HISTORY (page 140) to Sir Robert Gordon's History of the Earls of Sutherland. The Rev states it 'the most authentic, of the general correctness of that remarkable local history,'. The feud between the Keith and the Gun clans is indexed page 142. The footnote at the bottom of the page attests to the Rev's thoroughness. 'The history of the clan during these early centuries, as collected from tradition, and partly borne out by detached narratives in Sir Robert Gordon' history, is replete with incidents, which, in the present age, have more of the character of wild romance than of reality, and exhibits, in many startling details, the ferocity and implacable fury which distinguished the feuds of the clans in the remote Highlands, * even down to near the close of the seventeenth century.' *Sir Robert Gordon, whose history was written in 1630, thus alludes to "the inveterat deldlie feud betuein the clan Gun and the Slaight-can-Aberigh," (a branch of the Mackays). He remarks: "The long, the many, the horrible encounters which happened between the two trybes, with the bloodshed and infinit spolls committed in every pairt of the diocy of Catteynes by them and their associats, are of so disordered and troublesome memorie," that he passes them over.---P.174. George Alexander MURRAY III Kalispell, Montana USA 59903-2176

You start writing Christine. None of us have the perfect story with every question answered. We all have blanks but still a story worth the telling. When the book is published and selling around the world who knows - maybe other descendants of your family will be able to fill the gaps! Well we can all hope. Christine Northamptonshire, England www.highlandhearts.com www.sutherlandheritage.com email rhemusaig@tiscali.co.uk -----Original Message----- From: Robert Randall [mailto:rrandall1@vtown.com.au] Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2003 4:40 PM To: SCT-SUTHERLAND-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [SUT] FROM SUTHERLAND TO OTHER LANDS Hello Christine, My story has far too many gaps in it yet for inclusion in the book! Some basic stuff missing - like where Ewan MCMILLAN came from before he turned up in Sutherland and fathered two children and married one of the mothers. And I still don't know on which ship John came to Australia. BUT these little things will fall into place eventually. With the wonderful help from the list, I have Ewan's occupation of foxhunter. Other sources he is also a Shepherd and Gamekeeper. But, given time, I reckon I could come up with a decent tale. I would be rapt to be able to be included... and then of course I would have to buy several copies for the family! Regards, ChristineR Vic Australia ----- Original Message ----- From: Christine Stokes <rhemusaig@tiscali.co.uk> To: <SCT-SUTHERLAND-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2003 5:45 PM Subject: [SUT] FROM SUTHERLAND TO OTHER LANDS ==== 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: 6.0.467 / Virus Database: 266 - Release Date: 4/1/2003 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.467 / Virus Database: 266 - Release Date: 4/1/2003

Hello all, Speaking as an anthropologist, tribes are more often used by our North American first nations people. The term, as with any, can have a negative connotation. The first usage may have been THE TWELVE TRIBES OF ISRAEL. The Latin is Tribus. Clan, I believe is more of an English variation for words that imply direct relationship to the head of the families with the same name. Donald Lee Sutherland, Hamilton, Ontario _________________________________________________________________ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail

.......I'm also happy to do the write ups........ I'm also encouraging my aunts to write down their memories. edward Limpsfield, Surrey

Malcolm will correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't believe 'tribe' is a technical term in Scottish, or English, history --- 'clan' itself is hazy enough! As Christine implies, it seems to refer to an extended, but still close-knit family group, particularly one within a community which sees itself as different in some way. Isn't it in fact a slightly derogatory, or at least humorous, term? Sara Cardiff, Wales ----- Original Message ----- From: "Christine Stokes" <rhemusaig@tiscali.co.uk> To: <SCT-SUTHERLAND-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2003 10:07 AM Subject: RE: [SUT] Highlander designations > I have always thought of a tribe as being a group within a clan. > The Murrays you discuss below were part of the Aberscross Murrays who hung > out around Golspie and Sciberscross. What happened to the original clan I > do not know. > > Christine > Northamptonshire, England > www.highlandhearts.com > www.sutherlandheritage.com > email rhemusaig@tiscali.co.uk > > -----Original Message----- > From: George A Murray [mailto:cte44694@nw.centurytel.net] > Sent: Monday, March 31, 2003 3:06 AM > To: SCT-SUTHERLAND-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [SUT] Highlander designations > > I am from the state of Montana in the USA..... > > What significance is the word 'tribe' vs 'clan' in the Highlands? > > Here is footnote from the Statistical on Sutherlandshire: > > About the year 1567 George Earl of Caithness, who claimed wardship of > Alexander Earl of Sutherland then a minor, had got the person of the later > into his possession. A tribe of Murrays, inhabiting this part of the > country, who were firmly attached to the noble family and beheld the > conduct of Caithness with a jealous eye, contrived to get the minor > conveyed from Caithness and put under the protection of the Earl of Huntly. > Caithness in revenge invaded this country, by his son John, who, invested > the town and Castle of Dornoch, of which the Murrays had possessed > themselves. Several skirmishes took place with various sucesses. The > Murrays no longer able to maintain the ground they had occupied, retired to > the castle. Upon this, the master of Caithness burnt the town and > cathedral; but still the besieged defended themselves in the castle for > month longer. At length, however, they were obliged to capitulate, having > undertaken to depart out of Sutherland within two months, and > delivered three hostages into the hands of the conquerors. The Murrays > fulfilled their engagement; yet the a hostages were treacherously murdered. > > George Alexander MURRAY III > Kalispell, Montana USA > > > ==== 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 > > --- > Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.465 / Virus Database: 263 - Release Date: 3/25/2003 > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.467 / Virus Database: 266 - Release Date: 4/1/2003 > > > > ==== 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 > >

A very kind offer from Marj. If she can help you please get in touch with her. We also have a similar offer from Geoff Anderson in Australia so please give them info and let them help. As Marj said the more stories the better the book. Christine Northamptonshire, England www.highlandhearts.com www.sutherlandheritage.com email rhemusaig@tiscali.co.uk -----Original Message----- From: Marjorie J. Luhrs [mailto:LUHRS.1@bigpond.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2003 10:08 AM To: SCT-SUTHERLAND-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [SUT] FROM SUTHERLAND TO OTHER LANDS I think it would be good to have as many stories as possible included in the book and I would be happy to write up stories for people who feel reluctant, for any reason, to do their own. Marj, Victoria, Australia -----Original Message----- From: Christine Stokes [mailto:rhemusaig@tiscali.co.uk] Sent: Saturday, 29 March 2003 6:45 To: SCT-SUTHERLAND-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [SUT] FROM SUTHERLAND TO OTHER LANDS I have been busy preparing our book. It is a pleasant task as I am enjoying the stories sent in by many of you. Some really good photographs also. The book holds promise of being really good but we still need more stories. If you have not yet written your tale and wish to please do so. I feel it would be better to delay completion to make the book worthwhile rather than complete now when it is 'good but incomplete'. Perhaps many of you have the stories to tell but feel you cannot write well enough for inclusion in a book? I have found many people on this list who have the ability to write well and many others who have a story to tell - shall we try to match them up and create more stories? If you feel you fall into one or other of these categories please let us know and we will see what we can do. To the best of my knowledge there has never been a book like this - there are many books on different areas but none specifically on those who left Sutherland and spread their wings across the world. Finding descendants of those who left Sutherland and started a new life in countries overseas should be easy through this list! What do you think? 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: 6.0.465 / Virus Database: 263 - Release Date: 3/25/2003 ==== 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 ==== 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 --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.467 / Virus Database: 266 - Release Date: 4/1/2003 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.467 / Virus Database: 266 - Release Date: 4/1/2003

I have always thought of a tribe as being a group within a clan. The Murrays you discuss below were part of the Aberscross Murrays who hung out around Golspie and Sciberscross. What happened to the original clan I do not know. Christine Northamptonshire, England www.highlandhearts.com www.sutherlandheritage.com email rhemusaig@tiscali.co.uk -----Original Message----- From: George A Murray [mailto:cte44694@nw.centurytel.net] Sent: Monday, March 31, 2003 3:06 AM To: SCT-SUTHERLAND-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [SUT] Highlander designations I am from the state of Montana in the USA..... What significance is the word 'tribe' vs 'clan' in the Highlands? Here is footnote from the Statistical on Sutherlandshire: About the year 1567 George Earl of Caithness, who claimed wardship of Alexander Earl of Sutherland then a minor, had got the person of the later into his possession. A tribe of Murrays, inhabiting this part of the country, who were firmly attached to the noble family and beheld the conduct of Caithness with a jealous eye, contrived to get the minor conveyed from Caithness and put under the protection of the Earl of Huntly. Caithness in revenge invaded this country, by his son John, who, invested the town and Castle of Dornoch, of which the Murrays had possessed themselves. Several skirmishes took place with various sucesses. The Murrays no longer able to maintain the ground they had occupied, retired to the castle. Upon this, the master of Caithness burnt the town and cathedral; but still the besieged defended themselves in the castle for month longer. At length, however, they were obliged to capitulate, having undertaken to depart out of Sutherland within two months, and delivered three hostages into the hands of the conquerors. The Murrays fulfilled their engagement; yet the a hostages were treacherously murdered. George Alexander MURRAY III Kalispell, Montana USA ==== 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 --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.465 / Virus Database: 263 - Release Date: 3/25/2003 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.467 / Virus Database: 266 - Release Date: 4/1/2003

Great site Judy. The map of the north of Scotland is very good showing many places in Sutherland not shown on todays maps. For those who have been searching for Doola or Dola you can see it just to the left of Rogart. Christine Northamptonshire, England www.highlandhearts.com www.sutherlandheritage.com email rhemusaig@tiscali.co.uk -----Original Message----- From: Bruce & Judy Meibusch [mailto:raigmore@cnnet.com.au] Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2003 11:15 AM To: SCT-SUTHERLAND-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [SUT] Super New UK Website Great new website for maps in UK...beautiful detail! http://www.yourmapsonline.org.uk/ Judy ==== 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: 6.0.465 / Virus Database: 263 - Release Date: 3/25/2003 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.467 / Virus Database: 266 - Release Date: 4/1/2003

A very sad letter, really. Sara ----- Original Message ----- From: <Malcolm.Bangor-Jones@scotland.gsi.gov.uk> To: <SCT-SUTHERLAND-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2003 4:34 PM Subject: [SUT] William Mackay Pitfure 1862 > ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** *********** > This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. > ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** *********** > > a good letter to the factor > Malcolm > Dundee, Scotland > > > 1862 Aug 8 William Mackay Pitfure to J Peacock > "My Mother desires me write that she is quite asheamed for how long the > spring rent is unpayed she begs to let you know that she did not sell any > cattle this year her cattle were so lean that they would not sell at > Clashmore market and the last kyle market was so bad that they could not be > sold she hopes the next market will be better and that she will be able to > pay her rent she wishes me to let you know that her Crop did not turn out > well att all The last two years, a good deal of it last harvest went away by > a great speat that was in the river then we had to be trailing the stooks > out of the watter with a very dark night and in danger of getting ourselvs > drowned My Mother wishes to thank you kindly for the patience you have with > her for the rent and the first time you come the way to be so kind as call > she is anxious to see you" > > > ==== 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 > >

Quiet Sunday otherwise perfect reception including loads of Tests Iain ----- Original Message ----- From: Christine Stokes <rhemusaig@tiscali.co.uk> To: <SCT-SUTHERLAND-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2003 6:55 PM Subject: [SUT] TESTING ONE TWO THREE > People are writing me now asking if there is a problem with the list. > Anyone receiving? > > 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: 6.0.465 / Virus Database: 263 - Release Date: 3/25/2003 > > > ==== 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 > >

Great new website for maps in UK...beautiful detail! http://www.yourmapsonline.org.uk/ Judy