McArthur\McGilvray New Member

[Morag1610]

Hello to all

I'm a new member on this forum.  I've recently began to research my family tree with new vigour after a lapse of a few years. 

I'm researching my father's side of the family and so far have found that my g grandfather was born at Oa. He was Donald McArthur and married Margaret (Maggie) McGilvray.  Margaret's father was Charles McGilvray and her mother was Jean Gillies.  Charles and Jean were married on 11th December 1856 at Portnahaven, Islay, Argyllshire.

If anyone is researching the same line/families it would be great to hear from you and perhaps to share discoveries. 

I'm also interested in my father's paternal line.  My brother, (1959 to 2011) was called Donald McArthur, My father (1925 to 1995) was also Donald McArthur and it would seem that my g g grandfather, g grandfather and grandfather were all Donald McArthur.  I love the fact that the first born son was always called Donald. 
Unfortunately my brother didn't have a son, otherwise there would have been another Donald.  He had two daughters, one of whom he called Dawn. 

Thanks in advance for any information you can provide.

Morag Richardson (nee McArthur)

[Iain...]

Hi Morag !   Better late than never !      As you say..., tons of Donalds !

Donald McArthur b1864 in Oa, Argyll.
Wife Margaret McGilvray b1865..., marriage 1st June 1894 in Glasgow.

Donald’s father Donald McArthur 1820-1864
Donald’s mother Catherine McMillan.

Donald’s grandfather Archibald McArthur
Donald’s grandmother Marion McCuaig.

Donald’s great grandfather Donald McArthur
Donald’s great grandmother Janet MacNab.

Donald’s son Donald McArthur 1898-1954 with wife Eliza Jane McQuarrie 1899-1963.

Donald’s grandchildren are private. (still living)   Except one who is another Donald 1925-1995)

[Morag1610]

Hi 

I was so pleased to get this reply today.  As you say, better late than never!  Thank you. 

Your post has confirmed a few of my ancestors for me.  Whilst I was quite sure I'd found most of them, there are a couple of names you've put forward that I haven't been able to confirm as yet. 

The last Donald in your post was my dad.   Donald McArthur (1925- 1995)  My dad had six siblings, sadly only one is now living. 

This post has got me itching to get searching again.  Thank you for taking the time to reply, I really appreciate this.

Best wishes

Morag Richardson (nee McArthur)

[Iain...]

Hi Morag..., if you have access to the census reports you should be able to put a lot of dates to these names.    Pity your McArthurs are not from Campbeltown or Tyree, otherwise I could give you quite a bit of info.