Durness Parish Register

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Kia ora IanB

>>My notes say that the Dingwall family came from Clyne parish.<<

Yes, thanks Ian, I, too, have that information thanks to ellenavon and Andy on this forum.  I have Alexander as born Clyne and Christian baptised Uaibeg, Durness 05 November 1773.

Ellen's husband, see reply #72, is also connected to Isabella.

>>Merran MacLeod does not appear to have any connection with my MacLeod 7x greatgrandmother. I notice a member-submitted IGI entry for a Merran MacLeod "about 1810". I did not recognize the place of birth given. <<

I have her born about 1805, according to the MI, she was 76 when she died in 1881.   I will ask Andy whether he has anything on this McLeod in Durness.  Thanks for your prompt reply.

>>Spring is sprung in Ontario (almost)<<

Lucky you and we are heading into winter  , even though the temps lately would deny that.  Spring is such a beautiful time of the year.  I hope you have a warm spring in Canada.

Kia Ora
Jeni 

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Kia Ora Andy

I wonder whether you could check whether have anything more on Merran or Marion McLeod, b about 1805, not sure where, could you check Durness Parish Register for me. 

The monumental inscription I have for Neil and Merran states she 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

[IanB]

Jeni,

For reasons that I don't remember, I have chosen a different Christian Mackay as the wife of Alexander Dingwall, i.e. christened 20 Sept, 1778; parents Robert MacRob MacRob Mackay and Barbara Morison.

You chose 5 Nov, 1773 parents: Robert MacEan 'ic Uilleam 'icNeil who was married to Marion Clarke in 1770 and then, apparently, to Janet Murray in 1777.

I have both these Robert Mackays in my FTM data base due to other connections. How did you choose which Christian?

The Mackays of Durness parish are difficult to keep straight.

Ian

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Kia ora Ian

Thanks for replying so promptly.

You said:  'For reasons that I don't remember, I have chosen a different Christian Mackay as the wife of Alexander Dingwall, i.e. christened 20 Sept, 1778; parents Robert MacRob MacRob Mackay and Barbara Morison.

You chose 5 Nov, 1773 parents: Robert MacEan 'ic Uilleam 'icNeil who was married to Marion Clarke in 1770 and then, apparently, to Janet Murray in 1777.

I have both these Robert Mackays in my FTM data base due to other connections. How did you choose which Christian?'

In reply #79, Andy gave me this information from the DPR:
'16/10/1787 Alexander Dingwall, a single man in Craigiemhulin and Mary Sutherland in Crospie, a single woman (N.B.L.W), Alexander

This could be your Alexander sowing his oats ten years before marrying Christian?

Christian's Parents and her baptism:-

13/06/1770 Robert MacKay alias MaceanvicuilamMacneil in Uaibeg to Marion Clarke in Cnocbreac

05/11/1773 Robert MacKay alias Maceanvicuilammacneil in Uaibeg, Christian'

Not having a copy of the DPR, I didn't realise there was another option here.  I guess I must leave all options open and am willing to note your information too.

Kia ora
Jeni

[IanB]

Jeni,

Because of his location of Uaibeg, I think the Robert Mackay that Andy chose is more probable , and I have changed my records to show that Alexander Dingwall was married to Christian, the daughter of Robert MacIain mhicUilleam 'icNeil Mackay.

 This Robert was the brother of John who was married to Isobel Donn Calder, the daughter of Rob Donn, the gaelic poet.

Robert appears to have been married twice, the second time to Janet Murray Jul 17, 1777, and they had Marion Dec 7, 1778 and Barbara Feb 10, 1782.

Ian

[starsista]

Kia ora Ian

Thank you   I have kept the information you have given on file just in case.  I usually add notes in my file regarding any possible discrepancies, so that if and when I find anything different, I am able to change it with very little trouble at all.

Now I am off to spend a couple of days soaking in the hot pools of Hanmer in North Canterbury

Enjoy your spring
Jeni

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Thank you for the look up offer, Andy!
I have a Hugh McKay whose wife was Isabella.  Hugh was born in Durness around 1732.  He had a daughter Elizabeth about 1761 and may have had other children before he emigrated to USA in 1771.  He also had a brother John McKay who married an Ann or Nancy Mckenzie.  Any help in finding possible christenings at Durness would be greatly appreciated.  Many thanks, James from Canada.

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Hi Everyone

Sorry for not posting for some time but work has been dragging me away from home these last few months.

Will review any posts over the last few months and post all new responses ASAP.

Andy

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Thanks Andy, appreciate all the help you have given so many of us.

Jeni