Donaldson/McAlister/McArthur/Campbeltown Scotland

[mcajd01]

My GGFather John Donaldson married Margaret McAlister Dec 6 1877 in Campbeltown, Argyll. He lists his parents as John and Catherine who died before his wedding. She had a brother James and lists her parents as Archibald McAlister and Janet McArthur.  My Great Grand Father was a cooper in one of the local distilleries. They Stayed there until atleast 1896, and are probably buried there. They had 8 children John born 1895, Janet b.1879?, Catherine b. 1885? who married David Evans and had 1 son David. Margaret b. 1880?, Elizabeth b. 1896?, Alexander b. 1891?, Archibald b. 1889?, and maybe Duncan b. 1892? who may have died young. Any info would help!

[Little Nell]

mcajd01,

Don't know if you have checked out the IGI or any of the census information, but I've come up with this so far:
From 1881 census:
8 Burnside St, Campbeltown, Argyll
Volume 507    ED 15    Page 3
John DONALDSON Head M  27 M b Glasgow, Lanark Cooper
Margaret DONALDSON Wife M 24 F b Campbeltown, Argyll Cooper's wife
Janet DONALDSON   Daughter 2 F b Campbeltown, Argyll,
James MC ALISTER Bro in law Boarder M 29 M b Campbeltown, Argyll, Fisherman
Agnes MC ALISTER Bro in Law wife M 21 F   b Campbeltown, Argyll, Fishermans Wife


Harveys Lane   Campbeltown, Argyll
Volume 507    ED 20    Page 2
   
Archd. MC ALLISTER Head   M 57 M   b Argyll, Scotland Fisherman
Janet MC ALLISTER wife M 55 F b Argyll, Scotland
Alex. MC ALLISTER son U   22 M b Campbeltown, Argyll Fisherman
Robt. MC ARTHUR   U nephew 21 M b Argyll, Butcher
Duncan CAMERON boarder U 12 M   b Argyll, Scholar

Archibald & Janet married 4 Jun 1850 Campbeltown (see Familysearch for exact baptism dates) – six children :
James 1851, Mary Muir 1853, Margaret 1856, Alexander 1859, John Thom 1861 and Janet 1864.

A few leads to follow up there.

Good luck

Nell

[hunkychunky]

Hi little nell I hope you get thismessage as I would like to get in touch with you as we are related Archibald Donaldson was my grandfather please get in touch so we can exchange information

[Little Nell]

Sorry, no relation at all. I was only providing some information that I had found to mcajd01.

Nell

[katye]

Hi there, I've just started checking out my family tree but my brother did the initial work .This is the information I have- Margaret McAlister and John Donaldson's son, Archibald married Catherine Scally(to whom) I related in 1914.Catherine Scally was my gg aunt. Unfortunately I do not yet have information about their chidren. Hope this helps. If you need any more info, I can give you what I have.

 

[EDO]

Good morning,

A stab in the dark, but, I am seeking the birthplace of my GGreatGrandmother  Ann McALISTER who was born 'in Scotland' about 1810. 

She married  James FOLEY and lived in London in the 1835-1843 period.

With thanks

Bruce EDMONDS

[katye]

Sorry EDO, I've not come across anyone of that name but I'll let you know if I do. On the subject of McAlister, I have found further McAlisters in the tree. I have a Neil McAlister( parents Neil & Margaret McAllister) born 1891 who married Flora Scally in Campbeltown in 1922.I also have a Donald McAllister, born 1892( parents Duncan McAllister &Jessie Stalker) who married Catherine Scally in 1914. I also have some McArthurs dotted about. Does anyone recognise the McAlister names.

[EDO]

Many thanks for looking KATEYE.

No, I cannot identify with anyone in your line.

Bruce EDMONDS

[hunkychunky]

Hi there, I've just started checking out my family tree but my brother did the initial work .This is the information I have- Margaret McAlister and John Donaldson's son, Archibald married Catherine Scally(to whom) I related in 1914.Catherine Scally was my gg aunt. Unfortunately I do not yet have information about their chidren. Hope this helps. If you need any more info, I can give you what I have.