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Yes. Colin died on 27th December 1891 at 2 Friars Street, Inverness aged around 73 years. He is described as a straw thatcher married to Ellen Fraser (although we know this is not correct as he was married to Helen Macdonald of Edinburgh). Cause of death is an injury to the head (14 days). Informant was his son C Mackenzie (also Colin). His father is recoeded as crofter John Mackenzie (deceased) and mother is not named.

I am sure this is the correct entry as the place of death is the same as various census entries I have found.

Malcolm

Jessie

William Fraser died at Upperwood, Poyntzfield and the informant was daughter Jane Fraser. The John arose from some confusion on William's daughter Mary's marriage record where she incorrectly (?) records her father's name as John.

This family history business can be very frustrating, can't it??!

Best wishes

Malcolm

Unfortunately we don't have an address for her. She was originally from the Newcastle area but moved to Crewe and the latest record I have is her son *. I know she was alive when her husband died in 1984. That is the last we know.

Moderator's Note: name and date of son removed

I don't know for certain - she is an aunty we have not been in contact with for about 20 years. I'm afraid we don't have any more information.

Thanks Monica, you've been very helpful. I think I need everything to be "perfect" to include it in my research but also its more difficult living outside Scotland to have access to the records. I plan a trip to Edinburgh next week and possibly again in July to access the records for myself!

I appreciate your input today.

Malcolm