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Title: Tomnacross Churchyard, Kiltarlity.
Post by: linmey on Sunday 16 July 06 18:48 BST (UK)
I have found that two of my ancestors were buried in Tomnacross Churchyard.
Can anyone tell me please if this churchyard was attached to a particular church or was it a facility for the town in general?

Many thanks.  Linda.
Title: Re: Tomnacross Churchyard, Kiltarlity.
Post by: McGraw on Saturday 08 November 08 16:18 GMT (UK)
Only just seen your post.
Are you still looking for details on Tomnacross Cemetery?  If so I can perhaps help as I have books containing the inscriptions from the cemetery.  Who were the ancestors you were looking for?  If you give me their names & birth dates or any other info I will see if I can find them for you.
There were several burial grounds in the Kiltarlity area including Kiltarlity Old, Eskadale & Glen Convinth.  Tomnacross appears to be associated with Kiltarlity Church.

Hope this helps.
Title: Re: Tomnacross Churchyard, Kiltarlity.
Post by: linmey on Saturday 08 November 08 16:29 GMT (UK)
Thanks for your reply. I will have to look at my tree to see which ancestors I had in mind because its a while since I posted.

Linda.
Title: Re: Tomnacross Churchyard, Kiltarlity.
Post by: Martin Briscoe on Sunday 25 January 09 11:54 GMT (UK)
There are a couple of pictures of the church on the HER.

http://her.highland.gov.uk/SingleResult.aspx?uid=MHG3406

If you go to the search page you can find the old church and also you can drag the map around.

Also one I took on this site.

http://www.stevebulman.f9.co.uk/churches/images/high/kiltarlity.jpg

Martin Briscoe
Title: Re: Tomnacross Churchyard, Kiltarlity.
Post by: Dolphinphil on Monday 12 October 09 13:58 BST (UK)
I have just seen your message regarding the Tomnacross Cemetary and wondered if you have any record of any Newells being buried there? They were an english family living there sometime between 1860 and 1880. I am looking in particular for Thomas Newell although any other Newells would be of interest. Thanks, Phil.
Title: Re: Tomnacross Churchyard, Kiltarlity.
Post by: Martin Briscoe on Monday 12 October 09 14:15 BST (UK)
I have just seen your message regarding the Tomnacross Cemetary and wondered if you have any record of any Newells being buried there? They were an english family living there sometime between 1860 and 1880. I am looking in particular for Thomas Newell although any other Newells would be of interest. Thanks, Phil.

Sorry but I have not got the MI for there.

Martin
Title: Re: Tomnacross Churchyard, Kiltarlity.
Post by: Skoosh on Monday 12 October 09 15:16 BST (UK)
McGraw, could you look up Grant for me. George Grant & Mary MacPhail,  They had three sons that I know of, George b.1848, John b.1852 & Roderick b.1854. Roderick at least moved to Urray but are the parents in Kilmorack?.......Skoosh.
Title: Re: Tomnacross Churchyard, Kiltarlity.
Post by: ghostwhisperer on Monday 12 October 09 19:19 BST (UK)
Old Kilmorack Cemetery

In affectionate remembrance of Thomas Newell who departed this life 4th July 1867 aged 13 years.
Them slumber here in Jesus sleep, thy Saviour and thy God is night. This mortal he will safley keep, till rais'd to immortality.

I have a picture if you would like it.
Title: Re: Tomnacross Churchyard, Kiltarlity.
Post by: Big-toshie on Monday 12 October 09 21:42 BST (UK)
Dear all,
I have relatives buried in Kilmorack and Kiltarlity cemeteries. I wondered if you have information on those buried in Beauly as well? I can of course provide some names and dates.
cheers
Bob
Title: Re: Tomnacross Churchyard, Kiltarlity.
Post by: ghostwhisperer on Monday 12 October 09 22:05 BST (UK)
If you click on the world symbol under my aviator you can have a look at what I have.
Title: Re: Tomnacross Churchyard, Kiltarlity.
Post by: Big-toshie on Monday 12 October 09 22:22 BST (UK)
Dear Ghostwhisperer,
This is a great resource. I will need to do a detailed search. Hopefully I will be in touch if I find someone.
cheers
Bob
Title: Re: Tomnacross Churchyard, Kiltarlity.
Post by: McGraw on Tuesday 13 October 09 10:30 BST (UK)
Re look ups

Sorry I can no longer do look ups as I no longer have the books.  I had borrowed them and had to return them recently.  You may be able to borrow the books from Inverness library if you live in Scotland.  They were called Memorial Inscriptions Parish of Kiltarlity and Convinth & Memorial Inscriptions Parish of Kilmorack or you can buy them for about £17 from the Kilmorack Heritage Society,  info@kilmorack.com. They have several books covering different areas.

McGraw
Title: Re: Tomnacross Churchyard, Kiltarlity.
Post by: Dolphinphil on Tuesday 13 October 09 11:34 BST (UK)
ghostwhisperer,
Thanks for the info. regarding Thomas Newell,I would very much appreciate that picture if you could let me have it? I tried clicking on the world symbol and although it took me to the website, as soon as I tried to navigate around it, my computer froze (might be my old computer?)
Title: Re: Tomnacross Churchyard, Kiltarlity.
Post by: Dolphinphil on Tuesday 13 October 09 11:36 BST (UK)
McGraw,
Thanks for your reply, I might try getting the books you mentioned, Thanks again
Title: Re: Tomnacross Churchyard, Kiltarlity.
Post by: ghostwhisperer on Tuesday 13 October 09 11:38 BST (UK)
If you send me your email address by the pm system I will send on the photo. :)
Title: Re: Tomnacross Churchyard, Kiltarlity.
Post by: Dolphinphil on Monday 21 December 09 20:16 GMT (UK)
Hi again,
Thanks once again for your help with Thomas Newell.
I am struggling to find the burials of my Great Grandfather and Mother who both died in Oban in 1889 and 1891. I have drawn a blank in Oban but wondered if possibly they had been buried in Kiltarlity (where my Great Grandmother was brought up as a child).
Their names were:- David Mackintosh (Architect) born in Inverness died 2/4/1891 and Emma Mackintosh (maiden name Newell) born in Pitnacree died 9/6/1889.
I don't know whether it was the custom back then for remains to be transported any distance or should I continue to search in Oban? Your advice would be appreciated
Thanks,
Phil
Title: Re: Tomnacross Churchyard, Kiltarlity.
Post by: ghostwhisperer on Monday 21 December 09 21:02 GMT (UK)
I have had a look and cant see any sign of them among the stones I have done in the Inverness area, but yes people did transport remains fair distances back then.
Title: Re: Tomnacross Churchyard, Kiltarlity.
Post by: ScotGator on Monday 11 October 21 17:49 BST (UK)
Hello, if anyone is looking for Tomnacross cemetery information, please contact me and I will go and look it out for you. Better yet, make a request through Find a Grave, and I will get the request sooner, with all the information I need to fulfill it. Cheers, Lori
Title: Re: Tomnacross Churchyard, Kiltarlity.
Post by: CG07 on Thursday 24 February 22 22:19 GMT (UK)
Hello, if anyone is looking for Tomnacross cemetery information, please contact me and I will go and look it out for you. Better yet, make a request through Find a Grave, and I will get the request sooner, with all the information I need to fulfill it. Cheers, Lori

Hi

I’ve got two relatives who are buried in Tomnacross. James Hendry died in 1842 and Catherine Fraser died in 1821. They were husband and wife. Anything you have about them would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Callum