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The following transcription is of my photocopy of the 1871 census for Altandhu. The photocopy is pretty clear in most places.
The columns on the 1871 census read;
No. of Schedule Road, Street, &c. and No. or Name of House. Name and Surname of each Person. Relation to Head of Family. Condition. Age of Males. Females. Rank, Profession, or Occupation. Where Born.
The enumerator numbered the Altandhu households from 38 to 55, I have identified the households by using a prefix of "71" to denote the 1871 census data, and a suffix based on the enumerators numbering.
Altandhu 71-38
John McLean Head Mar 60 Crofter
Flory do Wife Mar 40
Bell do Daur Unm 20 Dress Maker
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Margaret McLean Daur Unm 17 General Servant Christy McLean Daur Unm 16 do do
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on pages 7 and 8, Enumeration District #2. All marked as born in Ross Shire.
In the 1861 census this family was at Altandhu 61-4, Flory was there recorded as born in SutherlandShire (Parish not Known). In 1881 the family is at Altandhu 81-30, John has died by then, and Bell is married with young children.
John's death is registered as 9 December, 1878 at Altandhu, aged 71 years, married to Flora McBeth, his parents noted as having been Kenneth McLean "Wright and Crofter", and Isabella, Maiden Surname McLeod.
The IGI includes the patron submitted submission of the marriage 1 April, 1875 in Coigach of 38 year old Rodrick McLeod to 20 year old Chirsty McLean, his parents noted as having been John McLeod and Mary McLeod, hers as John McLean and Flora McBeth. Roderick is in this census at Polglass 71-44, Christy and he are in the 1881 census at Polglass 81-17 with three young children.
Altandhu 71-39
William McLean Head Unm 50 Crofter
Mary McLean Wife Mar 44
Ann do Mother W 80 Crofter's Widow
Bell do Serv Unm 15 Domestic Serv
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 8, Enumeration District #2. Mary marked as born at Sutherland Shire, the rest at Ross Shire.
In the 1861 census this family was at Altandhu 61-5, and in 1881 they are at Altandhu 81-31.
Ann dies 13 October, 1878 aged 95, her parents listed as Alexander McKenzie and Mary Ross, with her son Kenneth as Informant. Her brother Neil died shortly before the 1861 census at Polbain, sons of him are at at Polbain 71-8 and Polbain 71-12.
Altandhu 71-40
Duncan McLean Head Mar 60 Crofter
Mary do Wife Mar 56
Bell do Daur Unm 41 Domestic Serv
Kenneth do Son Unm 24 Fisherman
Alexr do Son Unm 20 do
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 8, Enumeration District #2. All marked as born at Ross Shire.
In the 1861 census this family was at Altandhu 61-3, in 1881 they are at Altandhu 81-29.
Duncan's death is registered as 18 January, 1875 at Altandhu aged 72 years, married or Widowed not noted, his parents noted as having been Kenneth MacLean and Isabella, Maiden Surname MacLeod, Informant his son Kenneth.
Mary's death registration in 1887 says her parents had been John MacLeod and Anne, Maiden Surname MacLeod, that couple is also noted as parents of Anne Kerr of Reiff, who is in this census at Achiltibuie 71-35.
Altandhu 71-41
Murdo McLeod Head Mar 43 Crofter
Mary McLeod Wife Mar 40
Rory do Son 13 Crofter's Son Hird
Ketty do Mother W 78 Crofters Widow
John do Serv Unm 40 Farm Serv
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 8, Enumeration District #2. All marked as born at Ross Shire.
In the 1861 census this family was at Altandhu 61-6, in 1881 they are at Altandhu 81-32. The 1881 census says Mary was from Glenshiel, Ross.
Murdo dies 1884 at Altandhu, the death registration notes Mary's Maiden Surname was MacRae, and Murdo's parents had been Roderick MacLeod and Catherine, Maiden Surname MacLeod. Based on the 1818 marriage record I think the Maiden Surname for Catherine, "Ketty" above, was "MacLean", not "MacLeod".
The birth of Roderick "Rory" was registered 14 April, 1858 at Glenshiel to parents Murdo McLeod and Mary MacRae.
Altandhu 71-42
Murdo McLeod Head Widr 50 Crofter
Mary McLeod Daur Unm 18 Dressmaker
Alexander do. Son Unm 18 Hird
John do Son 12 Scholar
Ketty do Daur 7 do
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 8, Enumeration District #2. All marked as born at Ross Shire.
In the 1861 census this family was at Altandhu 61-8. In 1881 Murdo is missing (dies before then?) but the children are at Altandhu 81-33.
Murdo's wife Isabella died 6 April, 1869 at Altandhu, age 39 years, she suffered her last seven years from consumption. She came from a family at Polglass, her parents noted as Norman McKenzie and Catherine, maiden surname McLeod. Those parents and two of her siblings are in this census at Polglass 71-50, and her brother Roderick in the next Household, Polglass 71-51.
Altandhu 71-43
Alexander McLean Head Mar 52 Crofter
Flory do Wife Mar 38
Ann do Daur Unm 15 Domestic Serv
John do Son 13 Hird
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Alexander McLean Son 9 Scholar Murdo do Son 4 do Johanna do Daur 1
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on pages 8 and 9, Enumeration District #2. All marked as born at Ross Shire.
In the 1861 census this family with Alexander's father John was at Altandhu 61-9, mistakedly recorded as "McLeod"s. In 1881 they are at Altandhu 81-35.
Alexander has three brothers at Altandhu in this census; John in the next Household at Altandhu 71-44, Kenneth at Altandhu 71-46, and Murdo at Altandhu 71-53.
Alexander through his mother Ann was a grandson of Murdoch McKenzie and Mary McLean of Reiff, over 1,300 descendants of that couple have been traced by various genealogists!
Altandhu 71-44
John McLean Head Mar 63 Crofter
Donald do Son Unm 22 Fisherman
Mary do Daur Unm 20 Domestic Servant
John do Son Unm 17 General Serv
Mary do Daur Unm 40 Domestic Servant
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 9, Enumeration District #2. All marked as born at Ross Shire.
In the 1861 census this family was at Altandhu 61-10, and in 1881 they are at Altandhu 81-36 with John marked as Widowed.
John has three brothers at Altandhu in this census; Alexander in the previous Household at Altandhu 71-43, Kenneth at Altandhu 71-46, and Murdo at Altandhu 71-53.
John through his mother Ann was a grandson of Murdoch McKenzie and Mary McLean of Reiff, over 1,300 descendants of that couple have been traced by various genealogists!
Altandhu 71-45
Kenneth McLean Head Mar 44 Crofter
Janet do Wife Mar 38
Christy do Daugr Unm 14 Nurse
Rory McLean Son 12 Scholar
John do Son 9 do
Angus do Son 2
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 9, Enumeration District #2. All marked as born at Ross Shire.
In the 1861 census this family was at Altandhu 61-12. Young Rory was in that census with his MacLeod grandparents at Badenscallie 61-2. In 1881 Kenneth and Janet with their sons John and Angus are at Altandhu 81-37.
There is a memorial stone at Badenscallie burial ground referring to this family erected by a nephew, Roderick MacLean, after Kenneth's name it has "Boy" in brackets, implying he was blonde or yellowish hair, "buidh" being Gaelic for the colour "yellow". It notes Kenneth died November, 1899 aged 72, and wife Janet maiden surnamed MacLeod died 9 October, 1893 aged 63 years. Also on the stone are noted two other people, likely brothers of Kenneth; Hugh MacLean died March 1900 at Achnahaird aged 72, and Donald MacLean died March 1907 aged 77.
Altandhu 71-46
Kenneth McLean Head Mar 52 Farmer
Christina do Wife Mar 50
Duncan do Son Unm 20 Farm Servant
Ann do Daur Unm 18 General Serv
Isabella do Daur Unm 16 General Serv
Donald do Son 14 Hird
George do Lodger Unm 70 Tailor
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 9, Enumeration District #2. All marked as born at Ross Shire.
In the 1861 census this family was at Altandhu 61-13, in 1881 they are at Altandhu 81-38.
The Parish Register records the marriage 9 January, 1850 of Kenneth McLean of Altandubh to Christian Stewart resident of Polglass, a daughter of Duncan Stewart of Polglass. Chirsty was with her family in the 1841 census at Achiltibuie 41-12 (all the Polglass familys were enumerated as part of Achiltibuie that year). In this census her Widowed mother two siblings, and other relatives are at Polglass 71-48, and Alexander Stewart at Polglass 71-47 is a brother.
Kenneth's father John, brother Alexander, and other relatives were in the 1861 census at Altandhu 61-9, Alexander with family is in this census at Altandhu 71-43. John McLean at Altandhu 71-44, and Murdo McLean at Altandhu 71-53 are also brothers.
Kenneth through his mother Ann was a grandson of Murdoch McKenzie and Mary McLean of Reiff, over 1,300 descendants of that couple have been traced by various genealogists!
Altandhu 71-47
Murdo McLean Head Mar 80 Crofter
Annabella do Wife Mar 74
Kety do Daur Unm 47 General Serv
Murdo do Son Mar 58
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Mary McLean Wife Mar 40
Annabella do Daur 3
Alexander do Son 9m
Ann do Visitor unm 15 General Serv
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on pages 9 and 10, Enumeration District #2. All marked as born at Ross Shire.
In the 1861 census this family was at Altandhu 61-15. In 1881 young Murdo and Mary with their two children are at Altandhu 81-40.
Murdo's death is registered as 19 February, 1877 at Old Dornie, age 94 years, a Widower. Though Informant of the death was his son John there were no people surnamed MacLean at Dornie in the 1871 or 1881 censuses, possibly a daughter of his was married to someone there. The registration says his parents had been John McLean and Rachel, Maiden Surname McLean.
Annabella's death was registered as 20 February, 1873 at Altandhu, aged 72 years, her son John as Informant. Her parents were noted as Kenneth MacLean and Kitt, Maiden Surname Smith.
Murdoch was listed in the christening of one of his children in 1830, and in the 1851 census, with occupation as "Miller".
The OPR records the marriage 25 March, 1818 of Murdo MacLean Aultandu to Anabile MacLean Tanary (clearly the Isle Tanera). Though Anabella is recorded as resident on Tanera at time of her wedding, she is also recorded in the 1851 census as born in the parish of Lochs, Isle of Lewis, Ross Shire.
The IGI records the marriage 7 March, 1867 of Murdoch MacLean at Ullapool to Mary McLean, with his parents as Murdoch MacLean and Anabella MacLean. Also registered as born to Murdoch McLean and Mary McLean are;
A son of Murdo and Annabella, Donald, married 26 January, 1860 at Ullapool to Annie MacLeod, a daughter of John MacLeod and Isabella MacLennan of Reiff. They are in this census in the next Household at Altandhu 71-48.
A daughter of Murdo and Annabella, Mary, was in the 1861 census with her husband, Murdoch MacLeod, at Altandhu 61-16. No further sign of them after the birth of their son Murdoch 5 March, 1862, probably they emigrated.
A son of Murdo and Annabella, Duncan, is with his wife and family in this census at Reiff 71-62. Another son, Kenneth, is with his wife Sarah Shaw and six children at Polbain 71-27.
Altandhu 71-48
Donald McLean Head Mar 37 Labourer
Ann McLean Wife Mar 35
John do Son 3
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 10, Enumeration District #2. All marked as born at Ross Shire.
In the 1861 census this family was at Reiff 61-2. In 1881 they are at Altandhu 81-41.
The births of four children to Donald McLean and Ann McLeod are mentionned in the I.G.I.;
Donald's parents and other relatives are in this census in the previous Household at Altandhu 71-47. A sister, Mary, was in the 1861 census with her husband, Murdoch MacLeod, at Altandhu 61-16. No further sign of them after the birth of their son Murdoch 5 March, 1862, probably they emigrated.
A brother of Donald, Duncan, is with his wife and family in this census at Reiff 71-62. Another brother, Kenneth, is with his wife Sarah Shaw and six children at Polbain 71-27.
Ann's mother Isabella McLeod, along with four of her siblings, are in this census at Reiff 71-56.
Altandhu 71-49
Mary McLean Head W 68 Pauper
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 10, Enumeration District #2. Mary marked as born at Ross Shire.
Though noted above as born in Ross Shire, other records, including the 1861 census at Altandhu 61-7, suggest she was born in neighbouring Assynt Parish, SutherlandShire.
Her death is registered as 23 September, 1879 at Altandhu aged about 80 years, her parents having been Roderick McKenzie, a crofter, and his wife Ellen McLeod, the Informant John McLean is noted as "son of the sister of deceased's husband".
Altandhu 71-50
Cathrine MacLean Head Unm 71 Pauper
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 10, Enumeration District #2. Cathrine marked as born at Ross Shire.
Cannot clearly see Catherine in earlier censuses, but from her death registration it is clear her parents are in this census at Altandhu 71-47, and possibly she was the servant girl in 1841 at Tanera 41-5. Though the age noted above does not match, I think this is likely the Catherine McLean in the 1881 census at Altandhu 81-39.
Catherine dies 1910 at Altandhu, aged 86 years, Informant of the death was her nephew, Alexander McLean. The registration notes her parents had been Murdo McLean and Annabella, Maiden Surname McLean.
Altandhu 71-51
Murdo McLean Head Mar 68 Farmer
Christina do Wife Mar 50
John do Son Mar 28 Shoemaker
Margaret do Wife Mar 29
Donald do Son Unm 24 Labourer
Alexander do Son Unm 20 Labourer
Ann do Daur Unm 18 General Serv
Margret do Daur Unm 14 Domestic Serv
Ann do Lodger Unm 80 Pauper
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 10, Enumeration District #2. All marked as born at Ross Shire.
This family is in the 1861 census at Altandhu 61-18, in 1881 Christina is Widowed with two Widowed children and other family members at Altandhu 81-44.
The death of Murdo is registered as 9 July, 1880 at Altandhu, Christina still alive then noted with maiden surname also McLean, his parents noted as having been John McLean and Margaret, maiden surname MacKenzie.
The death of Christina is registered as 5 April, 1892 at Altandhu, her parents noted as having been John McLean and Ann, maiden surname Graham, Informant her son Alexander.
There is a few memorial stone at Badenscallie burial ground that gives some details on this family;
Civil registration and other sources provides a few more details on descent from this family;
Ann above dies 2 February, 1876, she was a sister of Murdo, who was Informant on her Death Registration, it confirms their parents had been John MacLean and Margaret, Maiden Surname MacKenzie.
Altandhu 71-52
Kenneth Stewart Head Mar 76 Crofter of 3 1/2 Acres
Annie do Wife Mar 64
Mary do Daur Un 34 Dressmaker
Donald do Son Unm 26 Merchant
Flory do Daur Unm 30 Domestic Serv
Angus Campbell Granson 9 Scholar
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 10, Enumeration District #2. All marked as born at Ross Shire.
In 1861 this family was at Altandhu 61-21. By 1871 Annie and Kenneth have died, three of their children and a grandchild are then at Altandhu 81-42.
Kenneth's death is registered as 9 June, 1879 at Altandhu, aged 88 years, his Widow Annie noted as Maiden Surname McLeod, and his parents having been Donald Stewart and Jane, Maiden Surname Cameron, Informant son Alexander.
The death of Ann Stewart, aged 79 years, wife of Kenneth Stewart, is registered as 14 February, 1875 at Altandhu, Informant her son Alexander. The registration notes her parents had been Angus Stewart and Flora, Maiden Surname MacLeod.
Altandhu 71-53
Murdo McLean Head Mar 63 Crofter
Catherine do Wife Mar 57
John do Son Unm 23 Labourer
Ann do Daur Unm 21 Domestic Ser.
Donald do Son Unm 19 Labourer
Christy do Daur Unm 17 Domestic Serv.
Alexander do Son 15 Hird
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 11, Enumeration District #2. All marked as born at RossShire.
In 1861 this family was at Altandhu 61-22, in 1881 they are at Altandhu 81-45.
Murdo has three brothers at Altandhu in this census; Alexander at Altandhu 71-43, John at Altandhu 71-44, and Kenneth at Altandhu 71-46.
Catherine's death is registered 1893 at Altandhu, aged 79 years, Widow of Murdo McLean, the registration notes her parents had been John McLennan, Blacksmith, and Isabella, Maiden Surname McKenzie.
Murdo through his mother Ann was a grandson of Murdoch McKenzie and Mary McLean of Reiff, over 1,300 descendants of that couple have been traced by various genealogists!
Altandhu 71-54
Rory McKenzie Head Mar 40 Weaver
Catherine do. Wife Mar 35
Ketty do. Daur 10 Scholar
Ann McLean Mother W. 60 Pauper
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 11, Enumeration District #2. All marked as born in RossShire, except Ann listed as SutherlandShire, she is also listed as Deaf and Blind.
Cannot see Roderick and Catherine in the 1861 census, though in 1851 he was with his family, occupation as "Post Runner" at Altandhu 51-93.
The I.G.I. notes the marriage in Lochbroom Parish 2 December, 1858 of Roderick MacKenzie to Catherine MacLeod, and the births of two children to the couple; John, born 30 September, 1859, and Catherine, born 20 November, 1860 (the "Ketty" above).
Catherine's death is registered as 27 February, 1876 at Altandhu, husband Roderick the Informant. Her parents noted as Donald MacLeod and Catherine, Maiden Surname MacLeod. Catherine and her parents have not been identified in earlier Coigach censuses, likely they were from some other part of the Parish.
In the 1861 census Ann with two MacLean grandchildren is at Altandhu 61-24. She dies 9 January, 1879 at Tanera, possibly a daughter was married and living there, though Informant of the death was her son Roderick above, resident at Altandhu. The Death Registration notes her parents had been John MacLean and Mary, maiden surname MacLeod. It also notes her husband had been John MacKenzie, Weaver.
Catherine dies 27 February, 1876, her husband Roderick ("Rory" above) the Informant. Her parents not marked as deceased then had been Donald MacLeod and Catherine, Maiden Surname MacLeod.
Rachel in the next Household, Altandhu 71-55, is Widow of Donald MacKenzie, who a son of Ann's late husband, John MacKenzie.
Altandhu 71-55
Rachel McKenzie Head W. 70 Crofter of 2 Acres
Kenneth do. Son Unm. 25 Fisherman
Flory do. Daur Mar 35 Fisherman's Wife
Stewart Dau 9
John do. Son 1
Angus do Son 3
End of the Township of Altandow
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 11, Enumeration District #2. All marked as born in RossShire. Some confusing crossing out and overprinting on manuscript!
In the 1861 census this family, with Rachel's then living husband Donald as Head of Household, was at Altandhu 61-25. In 1881 the family is at Altandhu 81-47.
Rachel dies 1887 at Altandhu as "Ronalda", her parents noted in the Death Registration as having been John MacLean, a Miller, and "Ronalda", Maiden Surname MacLean.
The I.G.I. notes the birth of young Angus above in Lochbroom Parish 9 October, 1867 to parents James Stewart and Catherine MacKenzie, Catherine is with the family, as "Ketty", in the 1851 census.
Ann in the previous Household, Altandhu 71-55, was mother of Rachel's late husband, Donald MacKenzie.
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