Durness Parish Register

[andy_smed]

Kia Ora Andy

I wonder whether you could check whether you have anything more on Merran, Maryann or Marion MacLeod, christened 1803, in Durness, according to the IGI, could you check Durness Parish Register for me.   There may be some information on her parents, Angus MacLeod and Janet ms Ross and any siblings she may have.

The monumental inscription I have for Neil and Merran states Marion was 76 at her death on 21 January 1881...'In loving memory of Niel DINGWALL Sangobeg died 19th Nov 1883 aged 83 years. Marion MACLEOD his wife died 21st Jan 1881 aged 76 years'. They are buried in Durness.

Kia ora
Jeni, Aotearoa/New Zealand

Hi Jeni

Seems I have quite a lot of info for you so hopefully worth the wait.


MACLEOD

10 Dec 1799 Angus MacLeod alias Macneilicnish in Clashneach to Janet Ross nin hustianmaceanicoun in Achuchoran

Children
31/10/1800 Angus MacLeod macneilmacnish in Clashneach and Janet Ross, Hughina
15/04/1802 Angus macLeod macneilmacnish in Aultcoirfheasgil and Janet Ross, John
23/06/1803 Angus MacLeod, little tenent in Aultcoirfheasgil and Janet Ross, Marion
17/11/1806 Angus MacLeod Herdsman in Aultcoirfheasgil and Janet Ross, William
11/03/1809 Angus MacLeod little tennet in Aultcoirfheasgil and Janet Ross, Alexander
21/05/1811 Angus MacLeod in Achumore and Janet Ross, Kenneth
20/12/1814 Angus MacLeod Shepd in Achumore and Janet Ross, Angus


This seems strange, Angus MacLeod seems to be the son of Neil MacLeod and Jane Campbell. The reason it is strange is that Neil MacLeod is the brother of my 5th great grandmother, so we may be related.

1772 Neil MacLeod in Saingo, Isobel
22/02/1775 Neil MacLeod in saingo, Janet - Janet married Donald MacKay 10/12/1795
20/07/1777 Neil MacLeod alias Macnishmacen a little tenent in Durin, Angus
30/11/1780 Neil MacLeod alias macnishmacean tenent in Durin and Jane Campbell, Alexander

ROSS

17/05/1778 Hugh Ross alias macenicoun, tennant in Borley, Janet
also
23/11/1766 Hugh Ross in Borley, Donald
29/09/1768 Hugh Ross in Borley, Barbara
07/04/1771 Hugh Ross in Borley, Donald
16/05/1775 Hugh Ross in Borley, John
13/07/1781 Hugh Ross alias maceanihicoun tennent in Borley and Jean Manson, William

MI - Hugh Ross d Achuohoran 26/07/1799 68 w. Jean Manson d 22/03/1831 93 ed Quartermaster John Ross 2nd Btn 71st Reg son of Hugh Ross.

DINGWALL

I think I have your Neil.

18/12/1800 Alexander Dingwall, little farmer in Clashneach and Christian MacKay, Neil

Marriage
01/07/1797 Alexander Dingwall mason and wright from the parish of Glyne in Uaibeg and Christian Mackay daughter of Robert MacKay in Uaibeg.

Other Children
10/09/1803 Alexander Dingwall in Cnocbreac and Christian macKay, Dollie
30/12/1805 Alexander Dingwall farmer in cnocbreac and Christian MacKay, Marion
07/06/1808 Alexander Dingwall farmer in cnocbreac and Christian MacKay, Hugh
26/09/1810 Alexander Dingwall a little mechanic and farmer in Cnocbreac and Christian MacKay, Alexander

Hope this is of some use Jeni.

Andy

[wini]

Andy,

When you have time the other aliases (is that a word?)
would be great.

I see you have Falconers from Durness in your line.
I have a birth in 1861 Barbara Gunn illegitimate
Mother Hughina Gunn, registered at Badcalle, Inchard.

Hughina died in Durness in1923 age 94
Parents were Donald Gunn and Barbara Morrison

BARABARA GUNN married John Morrison
on her DC 1906 Laid, Durness death registered at Sangomore
her Father is given as JOHN FALCONER , reputed.
Wondered if this Falconer could be one of yours.

WINI

[starsista]

Andy

Thanks for your help. 

I have been following a line connected with my ROSS family of Lairg.  It is the family of Kennethina DINGWALL, who married Donald ROSS, brother of my gg-grandfather, Hugh ROSS.  I have found some fascinating information from around the Durness area and decided to ride along with that family for a while...it has been hugely helpful, thanks to yourself and the DPR, I think.  Merrin MACLEOD was Kennethina's mother and Neil/Niel DINGWALL, her father.

  Jeni, Christchurch, Aotearoa/New Zealand

[airdlass]

 
Wini, I too have Falconer's in my tree from this area - have been checking them out with Andy. Keep your fingers crossed!

[andy_smed]

Hey Guys

If you are interested in the Falconer name I would advise a visit to this web site: http://www.islandregister.com/falconer1.html .

Airlass you will find your Falconers on this site not sure of yours wini.

Andy

[airdlass]

Thanks very much Andy - this will be a big help in filling in the blanks!
Much appreciated

[airdlass]

Re the Falconer website - Brilliant!
I can now tie in my Falconer's from Scourie with the Achlyness ones which I always suspected were connected but couldn't find the link. These Falconer's are connected to me 3 times!

[andy_smed]

Hey All

Just thought I would post an update. Unfortunately with work commitments over the last year I have been a bit slow to respond to some requests and I apologise for this. I have now enlisted the help of my mother to do research when I am away from home so hopefully you guys wont have to wait until I get back to get a response.

I have checked her work (which she didnt like) but she is very accurate, so no worrys. She also has copies of Sutherland and Caithness MI's if anyone needs a look-up in these.

So all you people looking for Durness relatives keep posting.

Andy

[wini]

Good to hear from you again Andy, It's great what Mothers will do for their sons, isn't it.

wini