John & Margaret Ross (nee MacDonald) Skye

[MonicaL]

Gormhuil, pretty ('T' ?) name...the blue eyed maid  See for example www.rootschat.com/links/0x3u/

Monica

[Vugts]

Hi

I am still looking for info regarding John Ross and Margaret MacDonald if anyone can help. I have spent a lot of time on Scotlandspeople with no success.

I have come across an entry in a book called "One Hundred and Five Songs of Occupation from the Western Isles of Scotland" by Frances Tolmie which refers to Mary Ross (my Great Grand Aunt), daughter of Ranald Ross. In this section there is reference to her"...gentle grandfather, an old soldier of the Peninsular War". I wonder if anyone has any tips on obtaining any possible military records at this time?

I would still love to obtain more info on John and Margaret especially, if anyone can help with regards to their parentage.

Kind Regards

Scott

[Vugts]

Hi Folks,

I am still trying to find out more information on John Ross. I have recently been on Scotlandspeople and have come across the following details on a death certificate,

Name: John Ross (Widower)
Date and Place of Death: 27th December 1857, Earlish (or Carlish), Snizort
Sex: Male
Age: 73
Father: Angus Ross, Tenant (Deceased)
Mother: Gormil Ross nee Ross (as far as I'm able to make out)
Cause of Death: Asthma
Buried: Burial Place, Uig
Informant: John Ross, son

I am wondering whether this is our man? If not, then I could tick this one off my list.

Regards

Scott

[HmmS336]

Hi John

I don't know if its a glitch in the SP system or it has changed but if you search for Dorcas - died 1855 and Kilmuir,  the two surnames come up - Ross and Mackinnon with the same reference.  She was aged 42.

Regards
A newbie poster but a part time lurker.