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Subject: OMAN
18 January 1998
From: Min Walker, e-mail min@ihug.co.nz
I am researching the following:
Oman, Gilbert, form 1640, Thurso, spouse unknown. Children: William born 1666, spouse Janet Smyth, married 1687 - children Girsel born 1694. Margaret born 1674, Alexander, born 1676 (spouse Janet Coghill), Katherin born 1679, John born 1684 (spouse Marion Dunnet). Grandson - John born 1737 (spouse Barbara Ross), Ggrandson William, born 1761 (spouse Ann Manson) their son (my ggrandfather) John born Ormby 1800, married Benneath Gear at Olrig 1825. All were found around Olrig area. Any further information gratefully received.
Subject: SHAW
18 January 1998
From: Min Walker, e-mail min@ihug.co.nz
Looking for William Shaw, born about 1829, married Ann Oman from Olrig at Edinburgh in 1851. William was a journeyman printer to trade.
Subject: GEAR (GAIR)
18 January 1998
From: Min Walker, e-mail min@ihug.co.nz
George Gear married Margaret Green about 1780/1 at Olrig. Children all born at Olrig: George born 1782, Elizabeth born 1784, Donald born 1790, Ann born 1793, John born 1795, Benneath (Bini) born 1796?, married John Oman/Omand/Owman at Olrig 1825. Their children are William born 1826 died 1842?, Margaret born 1828, Ann born 1829 (married William Shaw at Edinburgh in 1851, my ggrandparents), Agnes Cowan born 1832, George Trail born 1832 (spouse Rachel Aitcheson), Janet Isabella born 1836, John born 1842, William born 1844. Any information gratefully received.
Subject: HENDERSON
6 March 1998
From: Ken Henderson, New Glasgow, e-mail: hende@auracom.com
I am researching George Alexander HENDERSON. He was born in 1813 near Helmsdale, Scotland. He next appears in River John, Nova Scotia. Would appreciate any info on his ancestors or family. Searching for parents of George Alexander HENDERSON born early 1800's (1813) near Helmsdale, Scotland
Subject: GUNN/HENDERSON/SUTHERLAND
13 March 1998
From: Sarah Brown, e-mail: sarahskye@home.com
I am interested in the following names from Caithness: GUNN, HENDERSON, and SUTHERLAND. Time period: 1770 - 1860 John GUNN was born about 1770 in Halkirk, Caithness. He married Margaret SUTHERLAND about 1790 in Halkirk. They had four children all born in Halkirk, William b. 1795, Alexander b. 1797, Margaret b. 1880, and David b. 1803. Alexander married Janet HENDERSON in 1820 in Thurso. They had seven children, Effy b. 1821, Thurso, Catherine b. 1825 Dores, Inverness, Christy b. 1827 Dores, Inverness, Janet b. 1829 Reay, Willhemina b. 1832 Thurso, David b. 1834 Thurso, Johanna b. 1838 Dores, Inverness. Would love to hear from anyone searching these names in Caithness.
Subject: SUTHERLAND/DOUALL/MANSON
13 March 1998
From: Jan Fizzell Anthony Sullivan, e-mail: AnthSullivan@bigpond.com
I am looking for information about William SUTHERLAND b.1789 in Halkirk, Scotland who married Barbara (maiden name SUTHERLAND) and moved to Wick. His son Gordon b.19th December, 1823 in Wick married Diana DOUALL. Diana was born in Louisburgh, Wick, Scotland, date unknown. Diana's parents were Alexander DOUALL and Margaret MANSON (dates unknown).
Gordon's brother's name was George (dates unknown).
Gordon and Diana's children were:
Alexander (1846-1931) - my great-grandfather, William, John, Margaret, Gordon and Donald (said to have emigrated to Canada).
I also believe that DOUALL is a fairly uncommon surname and I would appreciate any help in tracking it down. Any help filling in my "unknowns" would be gratefully appreciated.
Subject: DUNNET
19 March 1998
From: Jan McKillop, e-mail: jsm@chch.planet.org.nz
My Great grandmother a Miss DUNNET left Scotland in aprox 1840 to go to live in New Zealand with her two brothers, a baker and another they lived in a large house on the headland of Dunnet Head in Caithness any information on the DUNNET FAMILY IN CAITHNESS WHO MAY BE RELATED???? My son is very interested in searching his family - all the information was reseached 20 years ago and has been lost. Miss DUNNET married J.CORMACK in Otago Dunedin he was a geoglogist and found large amouunts of gold and they had 10 children - my grandfather was the youngest.
Subject: CORMACK/MacCORMACK
7 April 1998
From: Len Gilbert, e-mail: Len_Gilbert@Geocities.com
Researching Francis CORMACK (also MacCormack) (1858-1905) and Dora (Mary?) WATERS (1875-1929)from the Wick/Bower area. Dora's maiden name was Waters and she had a brother, Peter Waters (?-17 May 1888) who is buried in the churchyard Bower cemetery. Frank and Dora moved to the Elizabeth Colorado, USA area in 1903. My grandmother, Lila Dorothy MacCORMACK was born there. Her sister, Janet (1888-1905) is buried along with her parents in the Elizabeth cemetery. Other children include Grace and Tina. Grandchildren of Francis and Dora may include a Mary Ida and a William.
I have a clan MacCormack page with more info at: http://home.pacbell.net/len_g/clanMacCormack.html
Subject: SHAND/OLSON/McGREGOR
19 April 1998
From: Frank Gehrich, e-mail: skippy@post2.tele.dk
Looking for any information on the above names in Letham area of Caithness. Particularly David or Donald (he used both names) SHAND m. Margaret McGREGOR 2/3/1860. D.Shands parents were William SHAND and Christina OLSON.
Subject: CAITHNESS
10 April 1998
From: Debra, e-mail: debra@CYBERNEX.NET
My great grandmother was Georgianna CAITHNESS born in Scotland. Is Caithness a common surname in Scotland at large or in Caithness?
Subject: HOPPER
2 May 1998
From: Georgina Dowson, e-mail: g.dowson@virgin.net
I have traced my ancestor DOMINIC HOPPER to Wick/ Puteneytown and Aberdeen and would like to know anywhere I can get more information about him. In Wick he gives his occupation as a merchant on his marriage certificates . In Aberdeen it gives it as a"Eating House keeper" on his death certificate in 1884
Subject: WILSON
12 May 1998
From: Mrs Nees, e-mail: Danishpb@aol.com
James/Jim WILSON - born abt 1832 Caithness Scotland. Son--- Issac Marion WILSON - born abt 1863 County Down Ireland??? Family is not sure. All that is known is that James was born in Caithness, his son we are not sure of, but they both ended up in North Carolina Mountains. Please Help!
Subject: KIRKPATRICK/GROUNDWATER/SHEARER/LOUITT
24 May 1998
From: Tracey Janney, e-mail: JanneyMT@compuserve.com
I have two brothers Ebenezer KIRKPATRICK b. c1783 and Thomas KIRKPATRICK b. 1787 in Closeburn, Dumfries, who left there and moved to Orkney.
Ebenezer married Elspet GROUNDWATER and they had one son James Gould KIRKPATRICK b. 1828, Ebenezer then married Isobel LOUTIT in 1829 in the parish of Orphir, Orkney and they had one son Ebenezer KIRKPATRICK b. 1830.
Thomas married Margaret SHEARER in 1817 in Canisbay, Caithness and they had five children Donald b. 1818, Margaret b. c1820, Ebenezar b. 1821, Anna b. 1823 and Thomas b. 1825, the first two children were born in Canisbay and the remainder in Orphir, Orkney.
I would appreciate any info anyone might have on this line, will gladly swap any research.
Subject: COGHILL
16 Jun 1998
From: Martyn Smith, e-mail: mgsmith@gw.wesley.vic.edu.au
Wesleyan Methodist Minister Rev Donald Murray Robertson COGHILL died 9th April, 1842, aged 32. He had married Mary McLAREN, 24th August, 1838, and together they had two sons, James and Donald, both of whom emigrated to Australia late 1857. There is uncertainty regarding the parents of Donald snr. Can anybody help to establish their identity? A 'Donald Manson COGHILL' was born to Barbra (nee ANDREW) and Donald COGHILL in Olrig, Caithness in 1810, baptised 25th December, and it long has been thought that he and ‘Donald M.R.’ were one and the same. However, it has been learnt recently that ‘Donald M.R.’, when he matriculated at Glasgow University in 1827, named his father to be ‘William’. Any information will be gratefully received.
Subject: GRANT/MacKAY
21 July 1998
From: Nell Farrell, e-mail: nell.farrell@ns.sympatico.ca
I would be interested in hearing from anyone connected with Hector GRANT and Margaret MacKAY's family: Donald b. l779, Angus b. l78l, William b. l782, Barbara b. l786, Alexander b. l794 and George b. l797.
William m. to Janet MacKAY and Angus moved to Antigonish County, Nova Scotia approx. l8l5.
Also would like to know location of the Parish of Kildonen. Any information would be appreciated.
Hattie Grant, Nova Scotia
Subject: JACK/LEASK/MASON/MURRAY/NEELD/COPLEY
22 July 1998
From: Kathy Jack, e-mail: kathyjack@yahoo.com
Starting with William JACK (born eary 1800's) married Elizabeth LEASK / Donald MANSON married Jacobina MURRAY February 1, 1839 in Dunnet. My great great grandfather Sinclair JACK married Isabella MANSON March 17, 1871 in Dunnet. They had 10 children -- William and Jacobina (twins), Donald, John, Elizabeth, Isabella, Alexander (my great grandfather), Jane, Jessie Manson and Sutherland. Alexander JACK and brother Sutherland went to Canada around 1905. I'm not sure if the NEELD/COPLEY families are from the Dunnet area. Please respond to kathyjack@yahoo.com. Thanks.
Subject: GUNN/SINCLAIR
30 July 1998
From: Pat & John Tiffen, e-mail: ajpmtiffen@xtra.co.nz
Hi we are from Makikihi NZ. John and Janet are Johanna's parents she m. Johns Great Grandfather. Johanna came to NZ with her brother William they arrived on the Brothers Pride in 1863.Are you able to give us any information on this family.
John and Janet came from Caithness Lateron Dunbeath M 21/12/1831. We have located six children but we are not sure if they all belong to them as their is a age gap in some. .William and Johanna came to NZ in 1863 they came on the Brothers Pride.a ship that left on December 10th 1863 we have been unable to get a photo of this ship is their anywhere in Scotland or England that we can ask for one.
Subject: BRUCE
5 August 1998
From: Jim Ruston, e-mail: vjr527@uswest.net
My great, great grandmother is Catherine BRUCE born 17 Oct 1805 in Howe, Wick, Caithness and died 17 May 1903 in Aukengill. Her father Donald BRUCE born 20 Jun 1780 married Margaret JACK, and is father David BRUCE born 17 Mar 1754 and married Isobel BREMNER. Can anyone help me with this line?
Subject: McGRE(I)GOR/OLSON/SHAND
9 August 1998
From: Frank&Sheila Gehrich, e-mail: skippy@post2.tele.dk
Am researching the above families and wonder if anyone else is also. Regards, Sheila.
Subject: SINCLAIR/SWANSIE/SANSON
15 August 1998
From: john.urie@which.net
I am researching the following
Alexandrina SINCLAIR (born in Thurso abt 1843) parents are according to death records William SINCLAIR & Christina SWANSIE
Alexandrina was also found with the following parents in the IGI
IGI Alexander SINCLAIR & Christina SWANSON chr 1840 or
IGI John SINCLAIR & Catherine SWANSON chr 1830
Alexandrina married in 1863 a John HARAN in Paisley and lived there until she died aged 49 in 1892. Any help with the SINCLAIR family appreciated
Subject: CAMPBELL/MacDONALD
16 August 1998
From: Deborah Pitt, e-mail: dpitt@uoguelph.ca
I am researching the CAMPBELL and MacDONALD families of Halkirk.
Specifically, I am interested in information regarding the parents and birthdates of Thomas CAMPBELL and Christian (Christiann?) MacDONALD, married on March 13, 1789 in Forsie, Caithness.
Thomas and Christian had 6 children that I am aware of; John (1794), Benjamin (1797), Mary (1800), Margaret (1802), William (1805) and Donald (1807). I am descended from Donald.
Many thanks!
Subject: STRACHAN/MANSON
18 August 1998
From: Brian Manson, e-mail: mansonb@v-wave.com
Looking for a family of STRACHAN: Johanna STRACHAN (born in Caithness) married a James MANSON of Ayr in 1851. I also have a John (Jack) STRACHAN (b.c. 1890) who emigrated to Western Canada.
Subject: JACK
25 August 1998
From: Sybil Crawford, e-mail: sybil.crawford@ns.sympatico.ca
I am searching the family of William and Isabella (JACK) who were married in Halkirk December 15, 1784 Their two sons Donald b 1788 and John b 1790 emmigrated to Canada in the early 1800's, settling in Nova Scotia and PEI respectfully.I am trying to determmine if Willam and Isabella came to Canada as well. Any suggestions as to how I may determine this.?
Subject: DAVIDSON
31 August 1998
From: Laurentia@aol.com
I have some DAVIDSON connections through the 4th generation of my PAYNE line:
1- Donald DAVIDSON (ca. 1817, Watten, Caithnesshire, Scotland-ca. 1890, Dundee?) m. Ann LAIRD (ca. 1828, Dundee, Scotland-ca. 1905, Dundee?) ca. 1850, Arbroath?, Scotland
2- Alexander Laird DAVIDSON (ca. 1851, St. Vigeans-2/21/1899, Dundee?) m. Eliza PAYNE (ca. 1846, Ireland-8/30/1901, Dundee; parents: James PAYNE and Jane SCOTT) 9/13/1872, Dundee
3- Hamilton Payne DAVIDSON (12/10/1873, Dundee-7/22/1899, Dunkirk, France)
3- Alexander DAVIDSON (3/18/1875, Dundee-ca. 1875, Dundee?)
3- Annie DAVIDSON (ca. 1875, Dundee?-ca. 1875, Dundee?)
3- Jane DAVIDSON (ca. 1877, Dundee?-4/27/1949, Dundee? m. James OGILVIE (ca. 1867, Dundee?-6/21/1937, Dundee?) ca. 1900, Dundee?
3- Alexander DAVIDSON (ca. 1881, Dundee)
3- Andrew DAVIDSON (ca. 1883, Dundee)
3- Eliza DAVIDSON (ca. 1885, Dundee)
2- Agnes DAVIDSON (ca. 1858, Dundee)
2- James DAVIDSON (ca. 1866, Dundee)
Please E-mail me directly if you have any connections.
Subject: SUTHERLAND
5 September 1998
From: stephensands@mindspring.com
I am looking for information on a Patrick SUTHERLAND who served with Oglethorpe in Georgia, USA in the early to mid 1700's. I have found two in Caithness. One married Janet SWANSON in 1754; the other married Marjory McKY in 1751 - both in the district of Watten. The Patrick I'm looking for died (possibly) in 1761.
Subject: GILMORE/GILLMORE/GILMOUR/GILMER
10 September 1998
From: Phil Gilmore, e-mail: philgilmore@teleplex.net
Information on John, Robert, James, Moses, William, Thomas, Isaac, in migration to Cumberland Co. Penna. These folks were some of the earliest settlers of Western Pa. Any information will be greatly appreciated as it is virtually impossible to gain FREE access to European records versus Public "right to know" in the United States. GILMORES form Caithness Circa 1615-1800
Subject: MUNRO
19 September 1998
From: Diane Rapaport, e-mail: Rapaports@aol.com
I am looking for information about Robert MUNRO of Aldie, who was the Commissary of Caithness in the late 1500s or early 1600s. There may have been two Robert MUNROs who held the same title during that time period. The brother, or son, of Robert probably was Farquhar Munro of Aldie. One of the Roberts may have married a woman from Nuremburg, Germany, and had children: Robert, George, William, Benedict and Elisabeth. I am also interested in information about the position of Commissary at that time, the Bishop or Bishops Robert MUNRO would have served, conflicts with the Earl of Sutherland, and other relevant history.
Subject: CORMACK/MacCORMACK/WATERS/SWANSON
21 September 1998
From: Len Gilbert, e-mail: Len_G@PacBell.net
Here's my updated entry with corrected dates and names.
Researching Francis CORMACK (also MacCORMACK) (1858-1905) and Dora WATERS (b~1865) from the Wick/Bower area. Dora also known as Donaldina, Dolina, and Diana. Dora's maiden name was WATERS and she had two sisters, Christina and Mary (1875-1929. Dora's father was Peter WATERS (~1815-17 May 1888) who is buried in the churchyard Bower cemetery. His wife was Janet SWANSON.
Frank and Dora moved to the Elizabeth Colorado, USA area in 1903. My grandmother, Lila Dorothy MacCORMACK was born there. Her sister, Janet (1888-1905) is buried along with her parents in the Elizabeth cemetery. Other children include Grace and Tina. Grandchildren of Francis and Dora may include a Mary Ida and a William.
I have a clan MacCormack page with more info at: http://home.pacbell.net/len_g/clanMacCormack.html
Subject: GUNN/SWANSON
29 September 1998
From: Paul E. Truesdell, Jr., e-mail: petjr@sunnynet.or.jp
Am searching for ancestry of Marcus GUNN, b. Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, September 26, 1798; m. Janet SWANSON, November 10, 1820. Emigrated to Nova Scotia and then to London, Ontario, Canada. Four children with Janet. Married 2nd (after death of Janet) a Catherine___________.
Need ancestry of Marcus and Janet and descendents of Marcus and Catherine (Several Children born)
Subject: CAMPBELL/BRANDER
2 October 1998
From: Bonnie McIver, e-mail: BMcIver@bc.sympatico.ca
Researching my family and looking for information about my great great grandfather, George McDonald CAMPBELL b.d. 1838/9? (died in 1924 at age of 85). Married Anne BRANDER. The family moved from Thurso to Kyleakin, Island of Skye. George & Anne had 11 children. George worked in Customs & Excise for the Inland Revenue, retired in Inverness.
Subject: FORBES
4 November 1998
From: Jean Wall, e-mail: bgw3133@usac.net
Searching for marriage of Anna FORBES /Alexander CLARK. Their first child was born Thurso pre 1800. Also, searching for parents/siblings of this Anna FORBES probably born before 1770.
Subject: BROTCHIE
29 November 1998
From: Gerald.Dunlop, e-mail: gjdunlop@execulink.com
Interested in finding more about the BROTCHIE Family. David BROTCHIE 1796 M Emily WATT 1821. Seven children Christian 1822, Donald 1824, Helen 1826, David,1829, John Anderson 1831, Emilia 1833. Birth Place Thurso. Any family left in the area. Thank You.
Subject: ROBERTSON/OMAN/CAMPBELL/SUTHERLAND/GUNN/MACKAY
2 December 1998
From: Barbara Edward, e-mail: bedwrd82@relia.net
Searching for descendants and/or ancestors of John ROBERTSON (b. 1800, Lieurary, Caithness, to James ROBERTSON /ROBESON & Janet CAMPBELL) and his wife, Isabella OMAN (b. 1811, Thurso, Caithness, to David OMAN & Isabel SUTHERLAND). Their children (all b. in Lieurary) were:
1) James, b. 1837, md Barbara GUNN 1862 (9 children b in Halkirk)
2) David, b. 1839, d. 1916 in Dublin, Ireland
3) Janet, b. 1842, d. 1911 Tannach, Wick, md Colin MACKAY (11 children)
4) Johan (Johanna), b. 1846, d. 1863
John ROBERTSON had a sister, Catharine (b 1806) who md. John SINCLAIR (md1835), in Halkirk (8 children).
Subject: CRAIG
2 December 1998
From: Kay Liney, e-mail: kay@knockard.freeserve.co.uk
Researching CRAIGS who lived at Bankhead and Loisburgh, Wick. George CRAIG m Isabella SUTHERLAND 1826 Pultneytown 1826; James CRAIG m Isabella McKAY 1868 BOWER . Lived in Henrietta Street, Wick.
Subject: STONE
4 December 1998
From: Carolyn Myers, e-mail: Carolyn_Myers@trfkb.navy.mil
Would you please help me find my maternal great grandmother? I have run against a brick wall.
Name at birth: Jane STONE
Place of birth: Somewhere in Scotland
Date of birth: 1847 - no idea of day or month
Date of death: 1921 in Franklin County, New York State, USA
Spouse: Alexander BROWN of Franklin Country, NY, USA
Thank you.
Subject: SINCLAIR/DUNNET
7 October 1998
From: Tracey Janney, e-mail: JanneyMT@compuserve.com
I am researching ancestors of Jamesina (AKA Ina) SINCLAIR born in Wick in 1883. Her parents were Robert SINCLAIR and Isabella DUNNET. Any info greatly appreciated and will glady swap research. Many thanks
Subject: MacLEOD
7 October 1998
From: Don MacLeod, e-mail: MacLeod806@aol.com
My GG Grandparents, Kenneth MacLEOD, Sr. And Robina MacDONALD were born in Cato, Caithnesshire, Scotland. (Kenneth in 1752.) They were married and had a family before leaving their native Scotland, and according to records, in 1818 they had a family of five. However, as of this date we have been able to trace only three, namely; Kenneth W.; John; and Elizabeth, who accompanied them to Nova Scotia. It is possible that the children we can't account for were older and already married and stayed in Scotland. They migrated to Middle River, Nova Scotia, Canada in 1806.
I have been unable to locate Cato on a map. It is possible that, over the years, it has changed names or became non existent. Additionally a Presbyterian History book states that they were originally from "Reay, Caithness, Scotland."
I have been able to identify over 1500 of their direct decedents, and am interested to see if more of them exist back in Scotland. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I am presently writing a family history on their descendants.
Subject: BREMNER/DUNNET
23 October 1998
From: Joan Childs, e-mail: jchilds1@mb.sympatico.ca
BREMNER Donald or Daniel married to DUNNET Elizabeth sometime in 1850 -60 period immigrated to Toronto, Canada had seven children according to my father, have located five of them born in Toronto. Henry Dunnet BREMNER 1880, William Millar BREMNER 1881, Charles McKay & Mary Jane BREMNER (twins) 1883, and my father George Wright BREMNER. Still have to find Robert & Daniel, and any of them on the Canadian Census, hopefully someone will recognize the names and email me.
Subject: ROBINSON
28 October 1998
From: Maynard Robinson, e-mail: mlmr@worldnet.att.net
Looking for Alexander ROBINSON, born April 27, 1783 to John ROBINSON and Christine McDONALD. Alexander had seven siblings; Kenneth, John, William, Donald, Malcolm, Hugh, and Mary. Alexander died May 3, 1865 in Port Helford, Nova Scotia. Any information you can provide on my family would be greatly appreciated.
Subject: KIRKPATRICK
13 December 1998
From: Tracey Janney, e-mail: tracey@janneymt.freeserve.co.uk
Looking for information about two brothers Ebenezer KIRKPATRICK b. 1783 and Thomas KIRKPATRICK b. 1788 in Closeburn, Dumfries, Scotland.
The two brothers left for Orkney travelling through Caithness, Scotland, where Thomas married Margaret SHEARER in 1817, they went on to have five children, the first two of whom where born in Caithness. He later married Isabella MCKAY in 1827 in Orphir, Orkney and had a son C KIRKPATRICK.
Ebenezer had a child James Gould KIRKPATRICK b. 1827 with Elspet GROUNDWATER c. 1789. In 1829 in Orphir, Orkney he married Isobel LOUTTIT b. 1794 and they had a child called Ebenezer b. 1830. Any info would be appreciated and I will gladly swap any research
Subject: SHEARER
13 December 1998
From: Tracey Janney, e-mail: tracey@janneymt.freeserve.co.uk
Looking for information on Margaret SHEARER who married Thomas KIRKPATRICK in 1817 in Caithness, Scotland, they had five children, the first two of whom where born in Caithness, the remainder in Orphir, Orkney. Any info would be appreciated and I will gladly swap any research
Subject: DUNNET
13 December 1998
From: Tracey Janney, e-mail: tracey@janneymt.freeserve.co.uk
Looking for information on Isabella DUNNET. She married Robert SINCLAIR, they had a child called Jamesina b. 1883 in Wick, Caithness, Scotland. Any info would be appreciated and I will gladly swap any research
Subject: SINCLAIR
13 December 1998
From: Tracey Janney, e-mail: tracey@janneymt.freeserve.co.uk
Looking for information on Robert SINCLAIR. He married Isabella DUNNET, they had a child called Jamesina b. 1883 in Wick, Caithness, Scotland. Any info would be appreciated and I will gladly swap any research
Subject: CHARLESON/McKAY
18 December 1998
From: Wendy, e-mail: rhettjr@msn.com
Am seeking CHARLESON researchers or help in identifying ancestors of Samuel Richard CHARLESON b.1838-1842 in Quebec Province of Canada. His parents came form Scotland and likely MCKAY was prominent in his antecedents.
Because Samuel Richard CHARLESON and his wife Catherine McDONALD (daughter of James and Jane McDONALD of Inverness shire ,Scotland) named their only son Donald McKay CHARLESON, I beleive Samuel's grandfather or father's name was Donald. His mother may have been a McKAY. Samuel and his wife named their only daughter Mary Jane CHARLESON. The name Jane may have been from Jane McDONALD but it is likely that Mary was then the name of Samuel's mother..
CHARLESON’s seemed to have been in the Caithness area early so I am hoping someone may be able to help me.
I am the granddaughter of Donald McKay CHARLESON who was very proud of his Highland heritage
Subject: OGG/SINCLAIR
20 December 1998
From: Larry Ogg, e-mail: El40tio@aol.com
I am in the process of researching my family name and believe my gr.gr.gr.gr. grandfather John OGG who appeared in Orange County, Virginia, U.S.A. about 1750 with a brother Alexander is the John OGG born in Whaligoe, Wick, Caithness in 1725. He wife's name was Mary who is believed to have been Mary SINCLAIR, related to the Sinclairs of Caithness.
I would appreciate any information that you might have that would assist me in confirming this information or suggesting other sources that might enable me to confirm this probable connection.
Subject: GUNN
29 December 1998
From: Paul Truesdell, Jr., e-mail: petjr@sunnynet.or.jp
Searching for ancestors of Marcus GUNN, b. 26Sep1798, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland; m. 10 Nov 1820, Janet (a.k.a. Jessie) SWANSON, b. 1802...looking for Janet's ancestors, as well.
Subject: CAMPBELL
3 January 1999
From: Bonnie McIver, e-mail: BMcIver@bc.sympatico.ca
Looking for info on gggrandfather George McDonald CAMPBELL, born c 1839 in Thurso, died in 1924 in Inverness. George's family moved from Thurso to the Village of Kyleakin, Isle of Skye. He married Anne Brander and they had 11 children, William, Charles, George, David, John, Edward, James, Forbes, Anne, Davida and Francis. Any leads appreciated.
Subject: SUTHERLAND
15 January 1999
From: Neale Graham, e-mail: xtr178056@xtra.co.nz
Donald SUTHERLAND, 1843-1919, born port of Wick, or Leaithmas, Caithness.
Left Scotland and ended up in Milford Sound, New Zealand, gave name to Sutherland Falls, fifth highest in the world. I would dearly love to hear from anyone who may be able to shed information about his parents or brothers and sisters? Think Father Donald SUTHERLAND (sailmaker), Mother Isabella STRACHAN.
Any help much appreciated
Subject: MACKAY/LEITCH
28 January 1999
From: Ann Holt, e-mail: rholt@voyager.net
Looking for information about Hugh MACKAY and Margaret LEITCH parents of William L. MACKAY born in Pultneytown, Wick, 14 August 1861. William left Scotland for Canada circa 1873 where he worked as a weaver for the Ontario Cotton Mill Company in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The family moved several times but eventually settled circa 1906 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Do you have information to share?
Subject: DUNNETT
10 February 1999
From: Graeme Dunnett, e-mail: gjdeduc@iexpress.net.au
I am researching DUNNETT, Wick, Caithness. My father was Alexander John DUNNETT born n Wick 13 April 1915. His family left for New Zealand in or around 1926. Other connected names are MILLAR, OAG and BRUCE.
Subject: BREMNER
13 February 1999
From: Darel Paul, e-mail: darel@hotbot.com
Searching for the family of William BREMNER, son of Alexander BREMNER and Elizabeth SINCLAIR, born c1805 in Canisbay Parish, Caithness. Married Anne BAIN on 14 February 1840 in Canisbay Parish. I have no death information, no info on siblings, and no data on parents save their names. Any leads would be greatly appreciated.
Subject: CORMACK
14 February 1999
From: CADake@aol.com
Am looking for information on great grandfather James L. Kirkland CORMACK. All we know is that he is from the area called Caithness in Scotland. Thank you for your help.
Subject: ALEXANDER
20 February 1999
From: Donald Alexander, e-mail: donalexa@cici.mb.ca
My gggrandfather was William ALEXANDER and he married Elizabeth MOODIE, he died in 1854, they lived in the Wick area. Their known children were Sarah, Alexander, David, James, Donald and George (my ggrandfather who was born in 1817, immigrated to Canada in the 1830's, married Isabella LOWRIE in 185l). Sarah married Donald CAMPBELL and they had at least one son, John born in 1842. She died Mar.11, 1893 at Watten, she had a grandson Alexander GEDDES. James had a small farm at Lyth and had 3 children: William, born Dec.19,1848; Janet, born Dec.25,1850; and Isabella, born July 24, 1853. Alexander was a mason by trade in Keiss and married Isabella McCORMACK. He died Sept. 2, 1869. They had at least 3 children, Elizabeth, William and Sandy. In 1990 there was a Miss Elizabeth (Ella) ALEXANDER (aged 88) living at Watten and her sister Mrs. J. BREMNER was living at Gillock.
Subject: GUNN
4 March 1999
From: Simon Gunn, e-mail: simon.gunn@virgin.net
I am trying to find one of my forebears, William GUNN, born 28.May.1863 at Castleton, Olrig. Parents were William GUNN and Elizabeth RUGG. I have found him in Thurso in the 1871 census, aged 7, and at 17 in 1881, as a grocer lodging in Pultneytown, Wick. That is the last record I have of him. I have found no marriage or death in Caithness, and annoyingly, none of the older members of the family knew of his existence. I have been trying to find further records of him for the past 9 months..........any ideas ?
Subject: GRAHAM/MURRAY
13 March 1999
From: Sandra Cook, e-mail: sandra773@webtv.net
G-grandfather William Mac or McKensie GRAHAM born Dec.23,1865 in Wick Parish, Caithness County., at 52 Grant Street Pulleney Town., who married Sarah RIDDLER. G-g-grandfather Donald GRAHAM who married Mary MURRAY on March 22, 1848 in Gulkeney or Gulteney Town in Wick Parish, in Dunnet. Also looking for a great aunt Mary GRAHAM born in 1888 in Canada.