Durness Parish Register

[heather fredericks]

My Gx5 Grandfather William Calder married Grissel Ross on 7 April 1786 in Durness Sutherland.  He was stated to be a Charity Schoolmaster in Eribol.  On his son Hugh's death certificate, his father William is stated to be a farmer.  I am trying to obtain proof that he is the same William.  Can anyone help please?

[IanB]

Hi Heather,

Can you tell us Hugh's date and place of birth? Also, the same information for any siblings that you know of.

Where and when did Hugh die?

IanB

[rockydog]

John Paterson & Elizabeth Douglas were my gt gt  gt grand parents. buried in The Otepopo Cemetery ( Now Herbert ) New Zealand. If you would like to contact me  . (*)

Hello Kiwi Girl
I am interested to know more about your Isabella Paterson, as I have an Isabella Paterson in my family tree.  She was born in 1830 in Farr, Sutherland.  Married Donald Munro in 1855 in Durness, and went on to have 9 children.  I do not have parents for Isabella, so am wondering if its the same one.

[kiwl girl]

Hi,

Isabella Paterson, married to Donald Munro was indeed the daughter of John & Elizabeth  Paterson. They emigrated to New Zealand & farmed at Otepopo which is now called Herbert. This is in North Otago in the South Island of New Zealand. This is all I can remember with out looking anything up.I assume that they are probably both buried in the Herbert cemetery. I do know that they called their farm Strathmore after the Strathmore Valley they left behind.

Regards
Linda

[rockydog]

Hi Linda
Thanks for getting back to me so quickly.  I will now be able to put parents in for Isabella.  If you find out when she died, would like to know, also her husband Donald.
I am connected through their daughter Hughina's husband, William CAMPBELL.  He was my 2nd cousin twice removed!!
Once again,
Thanks
Carol

[heather fredericks]

Dear Ian

Hugh was christened on 17.6.1791 married Elspet Ross 4.11.1815 Ross & Cromarty.  He died 18.8.1877 In Dyke, Elgin. Elspet died 21.4.1878 age 81 at Dyke.  Elspet's parents were John Ross (farmer) and Elspet.  They had 7 siblings - Hugh 24.8.1820 Tain R&C. Ann 15.9.1822 R & C, Isobell 15.8.1824 R & C, John 8.10.1826 Moray Edinkille Barbara 21.5.1831 Moray James 12.4.1834 Moray and Elspet 3.2.1837 Moray.  It seems Hugh moved from Durness to Ross & Cromarty when he married Elspet Ross. 

Thank you very much for helping me.

Heather

[IanB]

Hi Heather,

I have sent you a "Personal Message".

Ian

[oberang]

Hi Julina,

I am chasing a Grecian family from Northumberland, and noticed your have one of my 'James Grecian b1743' in your family.

I am trying to ascertain if my James Grecian who married Eleanor Steele b1745 on 12DEC1765 at possibly Ingram in Northumberland, had an elder brother called Ralph Grecian b1723circa. James and Eleanor are the parents of Jane Grecian who married Anthony Paterson.

Ralph is a witness at James and Eleanor's wedding. He died 11/5/1803 as a shepherd, late of Fawdon, aged 80 years. Ralph Grecian, married Mary Aynsley on 23/5/1758 at Brandon. She died in 1765. He also had banns for a marriage to Eleanor Crisp on 25/5/1766. He was living in Reveley and she was living in Ilderton.

I hope you can assist.

Yours aye

Oberang

[filplant]

Hello Andy,

We too have CAMPBELL'S in Durness, see attached family tree. We think our lot come in from Fort William way and don't stay too long. But if there's anything that rings a bell, it would be much appreciated.

Regards,

Phil

P.S. we're particularly interested in the middle name of Anderson. Wasn't there a notorious Anderson in the area?