Alexander MacLeod with
his game bag and gun stands ready to help you hunt for your ancestors
through the 19th century census records of Coigach!
Alex lived his life in Coigach, and shows up in most of the 19th
century censuses starting 1841 as a two year old at Culnacraig
41-3, through to 1881, though away from home in 1891 at Achnahaird
91-4. His gt-granddaughter, Kate Ferris, (CONTACT
INFO), sent this photo and lots of details on the life he led.
These files include transcripts of each decennial census from 1841 to
1891, enriched by notes from descendants such as Kate, information in
histories, Parish and Civil Registration. Through hypertext links between
Households and succeeding censuses you can track relationships. Far from a
complete project, any assistance is appreciated!
Most of the notes in this file originated in emails or letters from other people with roots in Coigach. I have collected email addresses and websites of those people in a file; CONTACTS AND SOURCES
This file links from my genealogy introduction file at index.htm. Any suggestions for additions or edits please feel free to email me, Donald MacDonald-Ross, at;
The following communities are in the north-west area of Coigach, roughly described as that part of the peninsula "beyond the big rock". It is focus of the files on this website, though historically Coigach continued sout-west including Ullapool to Glen Achall.
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The following communities are in the south-east area of Coigach. Historically this area was always part of the Barony of Coigach, though starting 1857 civil registration and censuses recorded them as part of the rest of the Parish of Lochbroom, separate from the places in that part of the peninsula "beyond the big rock", noted above, which remain noted as "Coigach". Though the files in this website concentrate on that other part, there was much intermarriage between the families, and so I am slowly adding more data here.
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Achadh' a Bhraigh is a small community, never more than a handful of households on the south side of Coigach, its nearest neighbors are at Acheninver on the coast, and at Badenscallie, just to the north-west. Modern maps shorten its gaelic name to "Achvraie".
Murdoch Campbell 30 Crofter
Rodk. do. 3
Jane do. 25
Mary do. 15
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 4 of Enumeration District 12. Community in this census spelled as "Achdavray". All listed as born in County.
In the 1851 census this family is at Achadh' a Bhraigh 51-18. Jane is "Janet" then and in later censuses. The 1871 census says he was from Badenscallie, and she was from Achadh' a Bhraigh.
Murdoch and Mary were children of Angus Campbell and Mary Stewart of Badenscallie. Their Widowed mother and six of their siblings are in this census at Badenscallie 41-23. In the 1851 census Mary is unmarried, with her mother and four siblings at Badenscallie 51-41.
Donald Campbell at Achiltibuie 41-13 is a brother of Murdoch and Mary.
Angus MacLeod 25 Crofter
John do. 20
Catharine do 25
Lachlin Macrae 15 M.S.
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 4 of Enumeration District 12. Community in this census spelled as "Achdavray". All listed as born in County.
Angus, John, and Catharine are in the 1851 census with a nephew and neice at Achadh' a Bhraigh 51-20, that census shows the three are siblings.
Lachlin is in the 1851 census with his family at Polglass 51-58. His occupation then is given as "Singing Master"!
Angus marries 5 February, 1852 to Annabella McLean. Annabella is in this census at Achduart 41-3. By time of the 1861 census they are living at Achduart with three children; see Achduart 61-1.
The 1871 census listing for this family shows John was born at Inverpolly,
and Margaret at Dornie (John's death registration gives Margaret's maiden
surname as McLeod).
John testifies in 1862 in a case between the government and the Cromartie
family regarding salmon fishing in Coigach. His age given then is 66, which
agrees with his death registered as 2 April, 1873 aged 77. The death
registration lists his parents as Alexander McLeod and Peggie McLeod, Informant
was his son Alexander.
The 1862 testimony says his father was joint tenant of the lands of
Inverpolly direct from the Cromartie family, and tenant for seven or eight years
of the salmon fishings on the River Polly from Captain Kenneth MacKenzie, a
tenant of Cromartie till about 1809. The testimony has the father and family
moving to Badenscallie in 1814. A brother of John, Alexander, settled there, and
can be seen in this census with his family at Badenscallie
41-1.
Murdo Campbell Head Mar 40 Subtenant (of 1 Acre)
Janet Do. Wife Mar 36
Roderick Do. Son 12
Angus Do. Son 9
Murdo Do. Son 6
Ann Do. Daur. 4
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 6 of Enumeration District 7. Community in this
census not named, but from earlier and later censuses it is certainly Achadh' a
Bhraigh. All marked as born at Lochbroom.
In the 1841 census this family was at Achadh'
a Bhraigh 41-1. In 1861 the Achadh' a Bhraigh families were enumerated at
Acheninver, this family appears there at Acheninver
61-3.
The 1871 census shows that Murdo was born at Badenscallie, and Janet at
Achadh' a Bhraigh.
Murdo was a son of Angus Campbell and Mary Stewart of Badenscallie. In this
census his Widowed mother and five siblings are at Badenscallie
51-41, Donald Campbell, the missing husband at Polglass
51-55, is another brother, and Catharine McLeod at Polglass
51-65 is another sister.
John MacLeod Head Mar. 51 Tailor
Margret Do. Wife Mar 45
Alexander Do Son 14
Margaret Do. Daur. 11
Catharine Do. Daur. 8
Mary Do. Daur. 5
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 6 of Enumeration District 7. Community in this
census not named, but from earlier and later censuses it is certainly Achadh' a
Bhraigh. All marked as born at Lochbroom.
In the 1841 census this family was at Achadh'
a Bhraigh 41-3. In 1861 the Achadh' a Bhraigh families were enumerated at
Acheninver, this family appears there at Acheninver
61-2.
This family is in the 1871 census at Achadh'a
Bhraigh 71-93. That census shows John was born at Inverpolly, and Margaret
at Dornie (John's death registration gives Margaret's maiden surname as McLeod).
John testifies in 1862 in a case between the government and the Cromartie
family regarding salmon fishing in Coigach. His age given then is 66, which
agrees with his death registered as 2 April, 1873 aged 77. The death
registration lists his parents as Alexander McLeod and Peggie McLeod, Informant
was his son Alexander.
The 1862 testimony says his father was joint tenant of the lands of
Inverpolly direct from the Cromartie family, and tenant for seven or eight years
of the salmon fishings on the River Polly from Captain Kenneth MacKenzie, a
tenant of Cromartie till about 1809. The testimony has the father and family
moving to Badenscallie in 1814. A brother of John, Alexander, settled there, and
can be seen in this census with his family at Badenscallie
51-24.
Angus MacLeod Head U. 35 Subtenant (of 1 Acre)
Catharine Do. Sister U. 37
John Do. Brother U. 31 Fisherman
Donald Do. Nephew U. 18 Ag Lab
Ann Do. Niece 10 Scholar
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 6 of Enumeration District 7. Community in this
census not named, but from earlier and later censuses it is certainly Achadh' a
Bhraigh. All marked as born at Lochbroom.
In the 1841 census the three siblings were at Achadh'
a Bhraigh 41-2. In 1861 the Achadh' a Bhraigh families were enumerated at
Acheninver, this family appears there at Acheninver
61-1.
Donald Campbell Head Mar. 44 Shoemaker
Janet Do Wife Mar 39
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Barbra Campbell Daur U. 16
Martha Do. Daur 5
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Pages 6 and 7 of Enumeration District 7. Community in
this census not named, but from earlier and later censuses it is certainly
Achadh' a Bhraigh. Donald and Barbara marked as born at Lochbroom, Janet at
Assynt, and Martha at Wick in Caithness.
Cannot yet clearly see this family in other censuses!
The civil registration index shows the marriage of Roderick Campbell to
Barbara Grant 14 February, 1867, the birth of William 7 January, 1868, and Angus
16 September, 1869.
Catherine McLeod Head Unm 62 Pauper
Mary Do -Nephew- Niece 24 Attending the Pauper
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 20 of Enumeration District 1. Community in this
census spelled as "Achbhrae". Catherine marked as born at Dornie, and Mary at
Achbhrae.
Mary's relationship to the Head of Household was listed as Nephew, then
crossed out with a different handwriting putting "Niece" in the marital
condition column, which seems to have been left blank till then.
I think Catherine was a sister of Margaret McLeod in the next Household, Achadh'
a Bhraigh 71-93, both are marked as born at Dornie, and Mary corresponds
with a daughter of Margaret and her husband John in the 1861 census at Acheninver
61-2.
John McLeod Head Mar 75 Tailor
Margaret Do Wife Mar 66
Alexr Do Son Unm 32 Ag Lab
Ann Do Daur Unm 28 Domestic Servt
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 20 of Enumeration District 1. Community in this
census spelled as "Achbhrae". John marked as born at Inverpolly, Margaret at
Dornie, and the children both at Achbhrae (John's death registration gives
Margaret's maiden surname as McLeod).
In 1861 the Achadh' a Bhraigh families were enumerated as part of Acheninver,
this family was then at Acheninver
61-2.
By 1881 Margaret is Widowed, living with her daughter Ann at Achadh'
a Bhraigh 81-3, Alexander is then married to Jane (?) and living in the next
Household at Achadh'
a Bhraigh 81-4.
John testified in 1862 in a case between the government and the Cromartie
family regarding salmon fishing in Coigach. His age given then is 66, which
agrees with his age above and his death registered as 2 April, 1873 aged 77. The
death registration lists his parents as Alexander McLeod and Peggie McLeod,
Informant was his son Alexander.
The 1862 testimony says his father was joint tenant of the lands of
Inverpolly direct from the Cromartie family, and tenant for seven or eight years
of the salmon fishings on the River Polly from Captain Kenneth MacKenzie, a
tenant of Cromartie till about 1809. The testimony has the father and family
moving to Badenscallie in 1814. A brother of John, Alexander, settled there, and
can be seen in this census with his family at Badenscallie
71-18.
I think Margaret was a sister of Catherine McLeod in the previous Household,
Achadh'
a Bhraigh 71-92, both are marked as born at Dornie, and the niece of
Catherine, Mary, corresponds with a daughter of Margaret and John in the 1861
census.
Murdo Campbell Head Mar 62 Salmon Fisher
Janet Do Wife Mar 57
Murdo Do Son Unm 26 Ag Lab
Ann Do Daur Unm 23 Dressmaker
Mary Do Daur Unm 16 General Servt
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 20 of Enumeration District 1. Community in this
census spelled as "Achbhrae". Murdo (the father) marked as born at Badinscally,
the rest at Achadbhrae.
In 1861 the Achadh' a Bhraigh families were enumerated as part of Acheninver,
this family was in the 1861 census at Acheninver
61-3.
John Grant Head Unm 40 Tenant
Donald Do Brother Unm 33 Cattle Dealer
Catherine Do Mother W 65 Dressmaker
Margret Do Sister 35 Do Do
James Do Gr-son 11 Scholar
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 20 of Enumeration District 1. Community in this
census spelled as "Achbhrae". All marked as born at Coigach, except James, for
whom no ditto marks or other place were filled in!
Though listed as the last Household in Achadh' a Bhraigh, other censuses
include this family in the neighboring community of Acheninver; I think the
enumerator was uncertain where to place the family, rather than a case of the
family moving back and forth.
In the 1861 census this family was at Acheninver
61-5 with Catherine's then living husband, William (a Miller) as Head of
Household. In the 1881 census they are at Acheninver
81-4.
A son of Catherine named James Grant is in this census with his second wife
at Badenscallie
71-84. Young James above was a son of that James, born 22 October, 1859. He
was in the 1861 census with his father and mother at Acheninver
61-4.
A daughter of Catharine, Barbara, married 14 February, 1867 to Roderick
Campbell, and is living four households away at Achadh'
a Bhraigh 71-91.
The Civil Registration Index records the marriage 9 January, 1873 of Murdo
Campbell to Ann McKenzie, and the birth of Angus to that couple 11 October,
1873.
Murdo Campbell Head Mar 70 Crofter
Jessie do Wife Mar 65 Crofters Wife
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 5 of Enumeration District 1. Community in this
census spelled as "Achavrae". Both are marked as born at Lochbroom.
In the 1871 census Murdo and Jessie (as "Janet") were at Achadh'
a Bhraigh 71-94. Their son Murdo married in 1873 to Ann McKenzie and is in
this census in the previous Household at Achadh'
a Bhraigh 81-1. In the 1891 census neither Murdo or Jessie is at Achadh' a
Bhraigh, perhaps they both die before then.
Murdo's mother Mary died since the last census, but he does have five
siblings at Badenscallie
81-23, Catherine MacLeod at Polglass
81-15, and Donald Campbell at Polglass
81-2 are also siblings.
Margret McLeod Head Wid. 75 Pauper
Ann do. Daur. Unm. 35 Servant Domestic
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 5 of Enumeration District 1. Community in this
census spelled as "Achavrae". Both are marked as born at Lochbroom.
In the 1871 census these two were at Achadh'
a Bhraigh 71-93 with Margaret's then living husband John as Head of
Household. With them then was also a son Alexander, who has since married, and
is in this census as Head of the next Household, Achadh'
a Bhraigh 81-4. In the 1891 census these two, with another daughter of
Margret and a granddaughter, are at Achadh'
a Bhraigh 91-19
Margret's husband John died 2 April, 1873 aged listed as 77, his death
registration lists her maiden surname as also McLeod.
I think Margret was a sister of Cathrine McLeod two Households away at Achadh'
a Bhraigh 81-5.
Alexander McLeod Head Mar. 40 Crofter
Jane do. Wife Mar 23 Crofters Wife
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 5 of Enumeration District 1. Community in this
census spelled as "Achavrae". Both are marked as born at Lochbroom.
In the 1871 census Alexander was with his parents and sister at Achadh'
a Bhraigh 71-93, his Widowed mother and his sister are in this census in the
previous Household at Achadh'
a Bhraigh 81-3. In the 1891 census this couple with six children is at Achadh'
a Bhraigh 91-20.
Jane's Maiden Surname was MacLean, noted in the 18 September, 1893 death of a
six day old child.
I think Cathrine McLeod in the next Household, Achadh'
a Bhraigh 81-5, was a sister of Alexander's mother.
Ann Campbell head W 43 Crofter
Angus Do son unm 17 Do son
Mary Do daur unm 15 Do daur
Murdo Do son 13 scholar
Ann Do daur 11 Do
Jessie Do Do 8 Do
John Do son 5
Aliick.n. Do daur 3
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 6 of Enumeration District 1. Community in this
census spelled as "Achabhrae".
In the 1881 census this family was at Achadh'
a Bhraigh 81-1, Ann's husband Murdoch then Head of Household.
The Civil Registration Index records the marriage 9 January, 1873 of Murdo
Campbell to Ann McKenzie, and the birth of Angus to that couple 11 October,
1873.
Peggy McLeod Head W 87 Pauper
Ann Do daur unm 37 Do
Mary Do Do Do 43 Gen Serv (unemployed)
Maggy McKenzie grandaur 10 Scholar
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 6 of Enumeration District 1. Community in this
census spelled as "Achabhrae". Occupation for Maggy was noted as "Gen Serv
(Dom) (unemployed)" then struck out and replaced by "Scholar".
Alexander McLeod Head Mar 54 Crofter
Jane Do wife mar 35
Maggy Do daur 9 Scholar
Mary Do Do 7 Do
Bella Do Do 6 Do
John Do Son 4
Kenina Do daur 3
Kate Do 1
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 6 of Enumeration District 1. Community in this
census spelled as "Achabhrae". Initial letter of "Kenina" might be
mistranscribed, civil registration might confirm.
I cannot find any reference to the english meaning of the name Achduart, but in 1820 records it was spelled Achdubhaird, which closely translates as; field at the dark promontory.
Other christenings at Achduart in the Parish Register include;
Christina McLeod to Kenneth, christened 16 November, 1828
I think Isabella is a widow in this census, there is a tablestone inscription
in the Badenscallie burial ground that says Roderick McLeod of Achduart died 13
May, 1836 aged 37, the same stone lists Simon above as his son, and says Simon
died 28 February, 1855 aged 34. By time of the next census Isabella has
remarried, to a Donald McLeod. Possibly at time of this census she has already
remarried, given the age of the two youngest children above....
The 1851 and later censuses suggest that young Allan above was named
Alexander; probably I have mistranscribed it here.
I think young Donald above is in the 1861 census at Achduart
61-6.
I suspect this family is related to the family in the next Household (Achduart
41-2). Young Margaret Robertson there marries Neil McLeod and names one of
her sons Simon the same year Simon above dies.
Isabella was an ancestor of Heather Munsel through young Roderick above.
Roderick marries Isabella MacKenzie at Ullapool in 1867, and dies in 1899.
There are three christenings in the Parish Register at Achduart to a father
named Roderick, that are probably siblings of Simon above;
Catherine MacLeod to Roderick, christened 22 November, 1825,
Kenneth and John McLeod to Roderick, christened 16 November, 1828.
Roderick MacRae 35 Crofter
William do. 9
Mary do. 7
Isabella do. 4
Katharine Robertson 20
Margaret do. 15
Mary do. 14
Jannet do 13
Margt McLeod 45
Mary 55
Notes on this Household:
All born in RossShire. No ditto or different surname given for the third
Mary, so I assume it to be McLeod.
This family is in the 1851 census at Achduart
51-9. Margaret McLeod there is shown to be wife of Roderick. She was widow
of William Robertson, and it looks like she and Roderick named one of their sons
to honour her first husband.
The Parish Register includes the marriage 1 February, 1820 of William
Robertson of Badinscally to Margaret McLeod of Culnacraig. Also listed are the
christening at Achduart to William Robertson of the following children;
Donald, christened 26 April, 1822,
Margaret, christened 20 December, 1823,
Mary, christened 22 November, 1825,
Janet, christened 21 June, 1827.
Margaret Robertson marries 23 March, 1848 to Neil MacLeod, who is in this
census at Achnahaird
41-7, they are still living with this family in the next census. Margaret
names one of her children Simon, and so I suspect she is related to the MacLeods
in the previous Household (Achduart
41-1), which also has a Simon MacLeod as son.
Janet "Jessie" Robertson marries 18 January, 1849 to Donald Fraser of
Achiltibuie. Donald is in this census at Achiltibuie
41-31 with six of his siblings. In the 1851 census Donald and Janet (with
two of Donald's then unmarried brothers) are at Achiltibuie
51-77.
Roderick's death is registered as 1873 at Achduart, the registration confirms
Margaret as Maiden Surname MacLeod, notes he was a Catechist, and notes his
parents had been William McRae, Catechist, and Esabella, Maiden Surname also
McRae.
Kenneth and Janet ("Jane") were gt-gt-grandparents of George MacLean of Inverness, through their son Murdoch. Before George's recent death he provided lots of info from his research on this family, George will be greatly missed! I have contact info for his son, also named George, but genealogy is not his own hobby.
Among info George discovered was Kenneth's death registration 28 May, 1855. It says Kenneth was born about 1797 at Inverpolly to parents John MacLean and Christine MacLeod, he moved to Achduart about 1815 and lived there the rest of his life.
Janet is I think the "Jane MacKenzie" of Badenscalie who married 6 April, 1818 to Kenneth MacLean there.
Jane's Widowed father Allan McKenie along with her Widowed sister Margaret McLeod and two nephews is in this census at Badenscallie 41-5. Isabella Stewart at Badenscallie 41-14, and Ann McLeod at Badenscallie 41-24 are also sisters of Jane, they all named one of their sons Allan. The sisters Jane and Isabella are shown in the 1871 census as born at Strathcanaird. The mother of Ann and her sisters is listed in their father Allan's death registration as having been Mary McDonald, likely part of the Strathcanaird MacDonald family.
Murdoch with occupation listed as "Labourer" marries 2 March, 1848 to Mary Campbell resident at Acheninver, daughter of Evander Campbell, Miller there. Mary is in this census with her family at Achnancarian 41-1 (Mary's father married second to Flora McLeod of Reiff, sister of a gt-gt-grandmother of myself, Donald MacDonald-Ross; CONTACT INFO). In the 1851 census Murdoch and Mary with children and relatives are at Achnancarian 51-10.
Annabella does not show up with her parents in the 1851 census. She marries 5 February, 1852 to Angus McLeod, who is in this census at Achadh'
a Bhraigh 41-2. They are in Achduart in the 1861 census at Achduart 61-1.
John's christening to father Kenneth McLean was registered 8 January 1821 at Achduairt. He marries 19 February, 1863 to Mary McLeod of Achiltibuie. That Mary was a sister of Alexander MacLeod, a gt-grandfather of Kate Ferris who now lives on Lewis (CONTACT INFO). Mary and Alexander with their parents and other relatives are in this census at Culnacraig 41-3.
Both born in RossShire. Though John's age was written in the column for
females, I think it likely he was a male and it was a mistake not caught by the
enumerator, and carried on down to the bottom of the page where totals were
made.
Donald MacLeod Head Mar. 47 Subtenant (of 2 Acres)
Isabella Do. Wife Mar. 55
Catharine Do. Daur. U. 15
Roderick Do. Son 12 Scholar
Murdo Do. Son 9
Simon Do. Stepson U. 30 Fisherman
Alexander Do. Stepson U. 19 Do.
Chirsty Do. StepDaur. U. 17
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 2 of Enumeration District 7. No community name was
listed by the enumerator, but from earlier and later censuses I am sure this is
Achduart! All are marked as born in Lochbroom.
Donald and Isabella were ancestors of Heather Munsel through their son
Roderick above, who married Isabella MacKenzie at Ullapool in 1867, and who died
in 1899.
Kenneth MacLean Head Mar 58 Subtenant(of 2and1/2 Acres)
Jean Do. Wife Mar 60
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Allan MacLean Son U. 27 Fisherman
Chirsty Do. Daur. U. 17
Alexander Do. Son 14 Scholar
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 2 and 3 of Enumeration District 7. No community
name was listed by the enumerator, but from earlier and later censuses I am sure
this is Achduart! All are marked as born in Lochbroom.
Jean is I think the "Jane MacKenzie" of Badenscalie who married 6 April 1818
to Kenneth MacLean there.
Kenneth and Jean ("Jane" or "Janet" in some records) are gt-gt-grandparents
of George MacLean of Inverness, (CONTACT
INFO), through their son Murdoch. George has provided lots of info on this
family, including details from Kenneth's death registration 28 May, 1855.
Kenneth was born about 1797 at Inverpolly to parents John MacLean and Christine
MacLeod, he moved to Achduart about 1815 and lived there the rest of his life.
The son Murdoch with occupation listed as "Labourer" married 2 March 1848 to
Mary Campbell resident at Acheninver, daughter of Evander Campbell, Miller
there. In this census Murdoch and Mary with children and relatives are at Achnancarian
51-10.
Allan above marries 17 January, 1861 to Catharine, also surnamed McLean!
Catharine is in this census with her family at Altandhu
51-110. In the 1861 census Allan and Catharine are living next to Allan's
mother and siblings at Achduart
61-5.
A daughter of Kenneth and Jean named Annabella is not here with the family in
1851. Annabella marries 5 February, 1852 to Angus McLeod, who is in this census
at Achadh'
a Bhraigh 51-20. Annabella and Angus are in Achduart in the 1861 census at
Achduart
61-1.
A son of Kenneth and Jean named John is also not here in this census. John's
christening to father Kenneth McLean was registered 8 January, 1821 at
Achduairt. He marries 19 February, 1863 to Mary McLeod of Achiltibuie. That Mary
was a sister of Alexander MacLeod, a gt-grandfather of Kate Ferris who now lives
on Lewis (CONTACT
INFO). Mary and Alexander with their parents and other relatives were in the
1841 census at Culnacraig
41-3.
James Stewart Head Mar 52 Tinsmith
Jean Do. Wife Mar 44
Jean Do. U. 17
John Do. Son 16 Tinsmith (App)
Clemethina Do. Daur. 14
Peter Do. Son 13
James Do. Son 9
Susan Do. Daur. 3
Ewan Do. Son 1
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 3 of Enumeration District 7. No community name was listed by the enumerator, from earlier and later censuses I think this is Achduart, however descendant Nathalie Stevenson thinks likely it was a tent or temporary housing closer to Badenscallie. All are marked as born in Lochbroom, though other records disagree.
In the 1881 census Jean as "Jane MacArthur", is with her son Peter, and a 30 year old Mary Stewart (another child?) in a tent at Syal, Kincardine, Ross and Cromarty, in 1891 Peter is married to Ann, at Ullapool 91-143.
Nathalie Stevenson descends from James and Jean through their daughter Jean (often in records as "Jane"), also above. Nathalie has shared her researches, incuding ancestry and descent. The "travellers", families had a fascinating history, and made their living as tinsmiths and ferriers, often living in tents, moving from community to community up and down the west coast from Skye to Sutherland and on the Isle of Lewis. She notes Jean was maiden surname McArthur.
Nathalie notes her great great grandmother Jean was born 1834 in Gairloch, and she married October 1852 to Donald MacDonald, thought to be a brother of John MacDonald, the tinsmith in the following Household, Achduart 51-8. The Stewart and MacDonald families travelled together and there were several intermarriages. Jean and Donald had a family of one son and seven or eight daughters. Nathalie writes;
"They travelled through the west coast area, but Jean Stewart's parents the MacArthurs travelled through Perth and Sutherland and were well known travellers. By my great grannies generation the family travelled mostly Skye, west coast and Isle of Lewis. My great grannie [Susanna] became a herring girl and married a cooper, William Stevenson from the east coast, and settled in Leith."
Nathalie wonders if there may have been a long association between these Stewarts and the Stewart families at Badenscally going back to the 1745 Rebellion. Certainly the Coigach Stewart families had a foundation story of descent from Jacobite refugees, (see STEWART), and this family includes the uncommon forename "Clementina", most likely named to honour the mistress of Bonny Prince Charlie, Clementina Walkinshaw, who is thought by some to have legally wed Charlie and certainly did have his daughter (see http://www.jacobites.net/clementine-walkinshaw.html).
John Macdonald Head Mar. 30 Tinsmith
Mary Do Wife Mar. 23
Janet Do. Daur. 4
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 3 of Enumeration District 7. No community name was listed by the enumerator, but from earlier and later censuses I think this is Achduart, however a descendant of the preious Household, Nathalie Stevenson, thinks likely it was a tent or temporary housing closer to Badenscallie. All are marked as born in Lochbroom.
See notes in the previous Household, Achduart 51-7, regarding these tinsmith families.
Roderick Macrae Head Mar 48 Subtenant(of 3 and 1/2 Acres)
Margret Do. Wife Mar. 56
William Do. Son U. 19
Mary Do. Daur. U. 17
Bell Do. Daur. 14 Scholar
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Niel MacLeod Soninlaw Mar. 38 Fisherman
Margret Do. Daur. Mar. 27
Ann Do. GrandDaur 2
Hugh Do. Visitor Mar. 40 Tenant
Donald Graham Nephew 10 Errand boy
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Pages 3 and 4 of Enumeration District 7. No community name was listed by the enumerator, but from earlier and later censuses I am sure this is Achduart. All are marked as born in Lochbroom.
In the 1841 census this family was at Achduart 41-2. In 1861 they are at Achduart 61-2 with William married to a woman named Catherine.
Neil McLeod, a Tenant at Achnahaird, married 23 March, 1848 to Margaret Robertson of Achduart, daughter of William Robertson there. Neil was in the 1841 census with his family at Achnahaird 41-7.
Neil and Margaret raise their family at Achnahaird, they are in the next census at Achnahaird 61-2. In this census Neil's Widowed father and other relatives are at Achnahaird 51-54.
Roderick's death is registered as 1873 at Achduart, the registration confirms Margaret as Maiden Surname MacLeod, notes he was a Catechist, and notes his parents had been William McRae, Catechist, and Esabella, Maiden Surname also McRae.
Roderick McRae Head Mar 58 Tenant
Margaret McRae Wife Mar 65
William Do Son Mar 29 Tenant
Catherine Do. Dau in Law Mar 25
Mary McLeod GrandChild 5 Scholar
Henny Do Servant Un 20 Domestic Servant
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 21 of Enumeration District 6. Roderick and Catherine listed as born at Assynt, the rest born at Coigach.
In the 1841 census this family was at Achduart 41-2. In the 1871 census William and Catherine are at Achduart 71-102.
Though Roderick and Catherine are not at Achduart in the 1871 census, they were probably still residents, as Roderick dies there 1873. His death registration notes Margaret had been Maiden Surname MacLeod, and his parents had been another William MacRae, and Isabella, Maiden Surname MacRae. Interesting that registration notes both Roderick and his father William had been Catechists.
Margaret was married first to William Robertson, and it looks like she and Roderick named one of their sons to honour her first husband. The Parish Register includes the marriage 1 February, 1820 of William Robertson of Badinscally to Margaret McLeod of Culnacraig. With this family in the 1841 census with this family were several Robertson children from her first marriage.
I.G.I. has marriage of William McRae to Catherine McLeod 21 March, 1861, shortly before this census! This is shown to be the correct couple, as also listed are the births of five matching children to that couple.
Ann McLeod Head Un 69 Pauper Formerly Domestic
Servant
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 21 of Enumeration District 6. Ann is listed as born at Coigach.
Cannot clearly find Ann in other censuses. I suspect she was related to either the preceeding or following families, and living in a humble cottage on their lot.
Jane McLean Head Wi. 60 Tenant's Widow
John Do. Son Un 36 Tenant
Alexander Do Son Un 32 Tenant
Christina Do Dau Un 24 Domestic Servant
Alexr. Do. Servant 10 Herd Boy
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 21 of Enumeration District 6. All listed as born at Coigach.
In the 1851 census this family was at Achduart 51-6. In 1871 they are at Achduart 71-104, Jane is still alive then, though she seems to age two decades in the next ten years!
Jane's husband was Kenneth MacLean, their marriage registration 6 April, 1818 says her maiden surname was McKenzie, and they were both resident at Badenscallie. Though they seem to have been at Achduart at least since 8 January, 1821 when John was christened, and the 1871 census says Jane was born at Strathcanaird.
Kenneth and Jane ("Jean" or "Janet" in some records) are gt-gt-grandparents of George MacLean of Inverness, (CONTACT INFO), through their son Murdoch. George has provided lots of info on this family, including details from Kenneth's death registration 28 May, 1855. Kenneth was born about 1797 at Inverpolly to parents John MacLean and Christine MacLeod, he moved to Achduart about 1815 and lived there the rest of his life.
The son Murdoch with occupation listed as "Labourer" married 2 March, 1848 to Mary Campbell resident at Acheninver, daughter of Evander Campbell, Miller there. In this census Murdoch and Mary with children and relatives are at Acheninver 61-12.
Allan McLean in the next Household (Achduart 61-5) is another son of Jane, possibly a small house on the same lot? Allan married a few months before this census, 17 January, 1861 to Catharine, also surnamed McLean!
Anabella MacLeod at Achduart 61-1 is another child of Jane.
The christening of John above to father Kenneth McLean was registered 8 January, 1821 at Achduairt. John marries 19 February, 1863 to Mary McLeod of Achiltibuie at Ullapool. In the 1881 census John and Mary are at Achduart 81-4 with seven children. That Mary was a sister of Alexander MacLeod, a gt-grandfather of Kate Ferris who now lives on Lewis (CONTACT INFO). Mary and Alexander with their parents and other relatives were in the 1841 census at Culnacraig 41-3.
The death of Alexander is registered as 28 July, 1870 at Achduart, single, aged 33 years, parents noted as Kenneth MacLean and Jane, maiden surname MacKenzie.
Allan McLean Head Mar 34 Tenant
Catherine Do. Wife Mar 29
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 21 of Enumeration District 6. Both listed as born at Coigach.
In the 1851 census Allan was at Achduart 51-6, in 1871 he and Catharine are at Achduart 71-103 with four children.
Allan's father Kenneth has died since the 1841 census, but his mother Jane, and three siblings are in the previous Household, Achduart 61-4. One of his sisters, Anabella, is married to Angus MacLeod, and living a few households away at Achduart 61-1.
Allan and Catherine were married a few months before this census, 17 January, 1861, and I wonder if they were living in a cottage on his mother's lot? Catherine was a McLean from Altandhu, she was in the 1851 census with her family at Altandhu 51-110.
Donald McLeod Head Mar 28 Fisherman
Jane Do Wife Mar 30
Roderick Do Son 5 Scholar
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Mary McLeod Dau 7 Scholar
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 21 and 22 of Enumeration District 6. All listed as
born at Coigach. Though Donald is listed as 28, I think there was a
transcription error at some point, and his age should read 38, as he was 15 to
19 years old in the 1841 census at Achduart
41-1, and this family in the 1871 census at Achduart
71-105 list his age then as 47
The death of Jane is registered as 1887 at Achduart, aged 67 years, married
to Donald McLeod, Weaver. Her parents are noted as having been Neil McLeod,
Farmer, and Catherine, Maiden Surname Matheson. She can be seen with her family
as a child at North
Kenachulish 41-1.
The I.G.I. lists the marriage 24 November, 1852 of Donald McLeod to Jane
McLeod. Also listed are the births of several of their children;
Roderick, born 4 August, 1855,
Catherine, born 15 September, 1857,
Neil, born 21 August, 1859,
Simon, born 15 July, 1861,
Neil, born 21 August, 1863,
Isabella, born 27 August, 1866,
Alexanderina, born 9 August, 1870,
Alexander, born 21 February, 1873.
The neighboring Household at Achduart
61-7 has Donald's parents and some siblings.
Donald McLeod Head Mar 58 Tennant
Isabella Do. Wife Mar 60
Alexander Do. Son Unm 28 Fisherman
Roderick Do. Son Unm 21 Fisherman
Murdoch Do. Son Unm 18 Fisherman
Christina Do. Daur Unm 26 Domestic Servant
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 22 of Enumeration District 6. All listed as born at Coigach.
In the 1851 census this family was at Achduart 51-5. In 1871 they are at Achduart
71-106, that listing says Donald was born at Dornie, and Isabella at Shiniscaig.
Donald and Isabella were ancestors of Heather Munsel through their son Roderick above, who married Isabella MacKenzie at Ullapool in 1867, and who died in 1899. In the 1871 census Roderick and Isabella are living next to his parents at Achduart 71-107.
Donald in the previous Household at Achduart 61-6 is also a son of this Household.
William McRae Head Mar 38 Tenant
Cathrine Do Wife Mar 34
Mary Do Daur 9 Scholar
Neil Do Son 7 Do
Maggy Do Daur 4
Roderick Do Son 2
Cathrine Do Daur 11m
Ann McLeod 17 General Servant
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 22 of Enumeration District #1. All are marked
as born at Achduart, except Ann McLeod at "Riff".
In the 1861 census this family was at Achduart
61-2, with William's parents. In the 1881 census William and Catherine with
6 children are at Achduart
81-6.
I.G.I. has marriage of William McRae to Catherine McLeod 21 March, 1861, also
listed are the births of five children to this couple;
Neil born 15 June, 1864,
Margaret born 25 June, 1866,
Roderick born 18 July, 1868,
Catherine born 18 April, 1870,
Angus born 24 April, 1874.
William's father Roderick dies 21 June, 1873 at Achduart, cannot see him in this census, but in 1861 William's family was with Roderick and his wife. William as Informant of Roderick's Death Registration notes his mother Margaret had been Maiden Surname MacLeod, and Roderick's parents had been another William MacRae, and Isabella, Maiden Surname MacRae. Interesting that registration notes both Roderick and his father William had been Catechists.
Not certain if Ann McLeod is related to the McRaes. She was in the 1861 census at Reiff 61-25.
Alan McLean Head Mar 47 Tenant
Catherine Do Wife Mar 33
Kenneth Do Son 9 Scholar
Alexr Do Son 7 Do
Donald Do Son 5 Do
Murdo Do Son 3
Rachel McLeod Servant Unm 17
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 22 of Enumeration District #1. All are marked as born at Achduart, except Catherine at Altandow, and Rachel McLeod on Isle Ristol.
Allan and Catharine were in the 1861 census at Achduart 61-5. In 1881 they are at Achduart 81-5 with nine children!
Allan McLean married 17 January, 1861 to Catharine, also surnamed McLean! Catherine was a McLean from Altandhu, she was in the 1851 census there with her family at Altandhu 51-110.
Allan's mother, Jane, is in the next Household, the home of his brother John, see Achduart 71-104.
In the 1861 census Rachel McLeod was with her family at Ristol 61-2, the family is in this census at Faochag 71-79. Her father John MacLeod was from Altandhu, I wonder if there was some relationship to Catherine McLean above?
A child of this family, Mary, has death registered as 11 May, 1870 at Achduart of hooping Cough, aged 13 months, the registration, Informant her father Allan, confirms parents names.
John McLean Head Mar 50 Tenant
Mary Do Wife Mar 34
Kenneth Do Son 7 Scholar
Isabella Do Daur 2
Jane Do Mother 80 Tenants Mother
Margret McLeod Servant Unm 17 General Servant
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 23 of Enumeration District #1. John, Kenneth, and Isabella marked as born at Achduart, Mary and Margaret at Achiltibuie, and Jane at Strathcanaird.
This family was in the 1861 census at Achduart 61-4, with Jane's age then listed as 60! In the 1881 census John and Mary are at Achduart 81-4 with seven children.
Jane dies 27 April, 1873 at Achduart, "age 81 years", Informant her son Allan. The registration says her parents had been Allan McKenzie, Miller, and Annabella, Maiden Surname McKenzie.
Jane's husband noted in her death registration had been Kenneth MacLean, their marriage registration 6 April, 1818 confirms her maiden surname was McKenzie, and they were both resident then at Badenscallie. Though they seem to have been at Achduart at least since 8 January, 1821 when John was christened, and this census says Jane was born at Strathcanaird.
Kenneth and Jane ("Jean" or "Janet" in some records) are gt-gt-grandparents of George MacLean of Inverness, (CONTACT INFO), through their son Murdoch. George has provided lots of info on this family, including details from Kenneth's death registration 28 May, 1855. Kenneth was born about 1797 at Inverpolly to parents John MacLean and Christine MacLeod, he moved to Achduart about 1815 and lived there the rest of his life.
The son of Kenneth and Jane named Murdoch that George descends from with occupation listed as "Labourer" married 2 March, 1848 to Mary Campbell resident at Acheninver, daughter of Evander Campbell, Miller there. In this census Murdoch has died, but Mary with five children is at Achnancarnan 71-101.
John and Mary married 19 February, 1863, Mary was a McLeod from Ullapool.
Allan McLean in the previous Household (Achduart 71-103) is another son of Jane, clearly named for her father, possibly a small house on the same lot?
A daughter of Jane named Anabella married Angus MacLeod and was in the 1861
census at Achduart
61-1, but I cannot see them in this census.
The christening of John above to father Kenneth McLean was registered 8
January, 1821 at Achduairt. John married 19 February, 1863 to Mary McLeod of
Achiltibuie at Ullapool. Mary was a sister of Alexander MacLeod, a
gt-grandfather of Kate Ferris who now lives on Lewis (CONTACT
INFO). Mary and Alexander with their parents and other relatives were in the
1841 census at Culnacraig
41-3.
Donald McLeod Head Mar 47 Worsted Weaver
Jane Do Wife Mar 40
Roderick Do Son Unm. 15 Scholar
Simon Do Son 9 Do
Neil Do Son 7
Isabella Do Daur 4
Alexina Do Daur 6m
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 23 of Enumeration District #1. Jane marked as
born at Kanchilish RossShire, the others at Achduart.
This family was in the 1861 census at Achduart
61-6. The 1881 census two of the children are at Achduart
81-3, but the parents are then visiting a Stewart family at Polglass
81-8 (I think the wife in that Household, Cathrine Stewart, is a sister of
Donald).
The death of Jane is registered as 1887 at Achduart, aged 67 years, married
to Donald McLeod, Weaver. Her parents are noted as having been Neil McLeod,
Farmer, and Catherine, Maiden Surname Matheson. She can be seen with her family
as a child at North
Kenachulish 41-1.
The I.G.I. lists the marriage 24 November, 1852 of Donald McLeod to Jane
McLeod. Also listed are the births of several of their children;
Roderick, born 4 August, 1855,
Catherine, born 15 September, 1857,
Neil, born 21 August, 1859,
Simon, born 15 July, 1861,
Neil, born 21 August, 1863,
Isabella, born 27 August, 1866,
Alexanderina, born 9 August, 1870,
Alexander, born 21 February, 1873.
The next Household at Achduart
71-106 has Donald's parents and some other relatives.
Donald McLeod Head Mar 63 Owners of Land
Isabella Do. Wife Mar 80
Murdo Do Son Unm 29 Seaman
Christina Do Daur Unm 35 Owners of Land Daughter
Rodrick Campbell Nephew 10 Scholar
Roderick McLeod Lodger Unm 18 Teacher
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 23 of Enumeration District #1. Donald marked
as born at Dornie, Isabella at Shiniscaig, Murdo and Christina at Achduart,
Roderick Campbell at Achninver, and Roderick McLeod at Plocton, Lochalsh.
This family was in the 1861 census at Achduart
61-7. In 1881 they are at Achduart
81-2, Isabella died between the two censuses.
Donald and Isabella were ancestors of Heather Munsel through their son
Roderick who married Isabella MacKenzie at Ullapool in 1867, and who died in
1899. Roderick and Isabella are in the next Household at Achduart
71-107.
Donald McLeod in the previous Household, Achduart
71-105, is also a son of Donald and Isabella.
Young Roderick Campbell ("Rory" in 1861) is a son of Murdoch Campbell and
Catherine McLeod at Acheninver
71-97. Catherine was born at Dornie like her brother Donald above.
Rodrick McLeod Head Mar 32 Labourer and Fisher
Isabella Do Wife Mar 30
John Do Son 1
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 23 of Enumeration District #1. Roderick marked
as born at Coigach, Isabella as at Badinscally, and John at Achduart.
Roderick was in the 1861 census at Achduart
61-7, along with his parents who are in this census at the previous
Household, Achduart
71-106. Roderick and Isabella are in the 1881 census at Achduart
81-1.
Roderick and Isabella were ancestors of Heather Munsel. Heather says Roderick
died in 1899.
Isabella was marked as a MacKenzie from Ullapool when she and Roderick
married in 1867, though this census says she was born at Badinscally.
Roderick McLeod Head M 40 Crofter
Isabella do. Wife M 38 Crofters Wife
John do. Son 7 Scholar
Bella do. Daur 5 Scholar
Simon do. Son 2 Infant
Margt. do. Daur 11mo Infant
Notes on this Household:
All born at Lochbroom.
Roderick and Isabella were in the 1871 census at Achduart
71-107.
Roderick's Widowed father Donald is in the next Household at Achduart
81-2.
Young Bella marries Neil MacLeod from Culnacraig in 1900. Neil is in the 1881
census with his grandparents at Culnacraig
81-1. Bella and Neil lived at Achiltibuie, where they had two children
before emigrating to Montana in 1906 where they had two more, including the
grandmother of Heather Munsel who still lives in Montana.
John has birth registered as "John Alick", 4 May, 1873 at Achduart, the
registrations notes his parents Roderick McLeod and Isabella, maiden surname
McKenzie were married 1868 at Ullapool, Informant Roderick McKenzie, brother in
law of Roderick above.
Margaret marries a MacKenzie, and had four sons at Achduart.
One of the brothers of Roderick, Donald, is away from Achduart this census,
but two of his children are at Achduart
81-3. That Donald, with his wife Jane is visiting a Stewart family at Polglass
81-8 (I think the wife there, Cathrine Stewart, was a sister of Donald, and
of course Roderick above).
Donald McLeod Head W 77 Crofter
Murdo do. Son M 38 Fisherman
Mary do. Daur M 30 Fishermans Wife
Heneretta do. GDau 4 Infant
Mary do. GDau 7mo Infant
Alexander do. GSon 2 Infant
Notes on this Household:
All born at Lochbroom. Though Mary is marked as "Daur", I think she was wife of Murdo, and actually Daughter in Law of Donald, the Head of Household.
In the 1871 census Donald, his since dead wife Isabella, and several relatives were at Achduart 71-106.
Donald's death is registered as 11 October, 1886 at Achduart aged 79 years, son Roderick the Informant. The registration notes he was Widower of Isabella McLean, and formerly of Kate Gunn. His parents had been Murdo McLeod and Anne, maiden surname McLeod.
Young "Heneratta" above, has death registered a few months after this census, 25 October, 1881 as "Henny", the death registration notes her mother Mary, above, was Maiden Surname MacLean.
Roderick in the previous Household, Achduart 81-1, is a son of Donald. Donald is an ancestor of Heather Munsel in Montana through Roderick.
Another son of Donald, also named Donald, has two of his children in the next Household, Achduart 81-3, though he and his wife are away visiting a Stewart family at Polglass 81-8, I think the wife there, Cathrine Stewart, was a sister of Donald., a daughter of the Widower Donald McLeod Head of this Household.
Neil McLeod Son U 18 Labourer (Crofter's Son)
Ketty do. Daur U 4 Inft (Crofter's Daur.)
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 2 of Enumeration District 1. Both are marked
as born at Lochbroom. See following notes that explain why no Head of Household
is listed.
These two are children of Donald and Janet "Jane" McLeod. The missing parents
are in this census at Polglass
81-8 visiting a Stewart family, I think the wife there, Cathrine Stewart,
was a sister of Donald. In the 1871 census Donald and Jane with five children
were at Achduart
71-105.
The I.G.I. lists the marriage 24 November, 1852 of Donald McLeod to Jane
McLeod. Also listed are the births of several of their children;
Roderick, born 4 August, 1855,
Catherine, born 15 September, 1857,
Neil, born 18 August, 1859,
Simon, born 15 July, 1861,
Neil, born 21 October, 1863,
Isabella, born 27 August, 1866,
Alexanderina, born 9 August, 1870,
Alexander, born 21 February, 1873.
Parents of the missing Donald McLeod were another Donald, and Isabella
Stewart. Isabella has died since the last census when that family was at Achduart
71-106, but father Donald and several of his siblings are in the previous
Household at Achduart
81-2.
A brother of the missing Donald is Roderick, an ancestor of Heather Munsel in
Montana. Roderick is two households away at Achduart
81-1.
John McLean Head M 60 Crofter
Mary do. Wife M 42 Crofters Wife
Kenneth do. Son U 17 Laborer
Issibella do. Daur 12 Scholar
Alexander do. Son 10 Scholar
Jane do. Daur 8 Scholar
Roderick do. Son 6 Scholar
Murdo do. Son 3 Infant
Mary do. Daur 3mo Infant
John was a son of Kenneth and Jane McLean, he was christened 8 January, 1821.
His brother Allan is in the next Household (Achduart
81-5). Another brother, Murdoch, was christened 16 June, 1819, and is
gt-grandfather of the late George L.F. MacLean at Inverness (CONTACT
INFO).
Mary was a MacLeod. The I.G.I. gives birth registrations of the first four
children above, all with her maiden surname as "McLeod".
According to the I.G.I., births of the first four children above were
registered as;
Allan McLean Head M 57 Fisherman and Crofter
Cathrine do. Wife M 43 Crofters Wife
Kenneth do. Son U 19 Labourer
Alexander do. Son 17 Labourer
Donald do. Son 15 Scholar
Murdo do. Son 12 Scholar
Mary do. Daur 10 Scholar
Cathrine do. Daur 7 Scholar
Roderick do. Son 6 Scholar
John do. Son 4 Infant
Jane do. Daur 2 Infant
Allan was a son of Kenneth and Jane McLean. His brother John is in the
previous Household at Achduart
81-4. Another brother, Murdoch, was christened 16 June, 1819, and is
gt-grandfather George L.F. MacLean at Inverness (CONTACT
INFO).
The I.G.I. records the marriage of Allan McLean to Catherine McLean 17
January, 1861. Births of seven of their children are also listed, and confirm
that Catherine's maiden surname was also McLean;
Kenneth, born 6 November, 1861,
Alexander, born 18 June, 1863,
Donald, born 4 February, 1866,
Murdo, born 31 January, 1868,
Mary, born 9 February, 1870,
Mary, born 17 April, 1871 (clearly the child born the year before died
young),
William McRae Head M 48 Crofter
Cathrine do. Wife M 44 Crofters Wife
Neil do. Son U 16 Crofters Son
Roderick do. Son U 12 Scholar
Cathrine do. Daur 10 Scholar
John do. Son 8 Scholar
Angus do. Son 6 Scholar
Margret do. Daur 4 Infant
Notes on this Household:
All born at Lochbroom except Cathrine (the wife) who was born at Assynt in
Sutherland.
I.G.I. has marriage of William McRae to Catherine McLeod 21 March, 1861. Also
listed are births of five of their children (including an earlier Margaret);
Neil born 15 June, 1864,
Margaret born 25 June, 1866,
Roderick born 18 July, 1868,
Catherine born 18 April, 1870,
Angus born 24 April, 1874.
William's father Roderick died 21 June, 1873 at Achduart, cannot see him in
the 1871 census, but in 1861 William's family was with Roderick and his wife at
Achduart
61-2. William as Informant of Roderick's Death Registration notes his mother
Margaret had been Maiden Surname MacLeod, and Roderick's parents had been
another William MacRae, and Isabella, Maiden Surname MacRae. Interesting that
registration notes both Roderick and his father William had been Catechists.
Roderick McLeod Head Mar 51 Crofter & Fisherman
Isabella Do Wife Mar 49
Simon Do Son Unm 13 Scholar
George Do Do 9 Do
Catherine Do daur 6 Do
Donald Do Son 4
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 2 of Enumeration District #1. All are marked as born in Lochbroom.
In the 1881 census this family was at Achduart 81-1.
The deaths of both Roderick (aged 58 years) and George (aged 14 years) are registered as 26 February, 1897 at Achduart, both struck by lightning, son John the Informant, Isabella ("Bella") noted as maiden surname MacKenzie.
Donald McLeod Head Widr 67 Woolen Weaver
Simon Do Son Unm 29 Shepherd (unemployed)
Neil Do Son Unm 27 Crofter
Catherine B. Do Gran daur Unm 14 Scholar
Maggy Do Serv Unm 60 Gen Serv (Dom)
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 2 of Enumeration District #1. All are marked
as born in Lochbroom.
In the 1881 census this family was at Achduart
81-.
John McLean Head Mar 69 Crofter
Mary Do Wife Do 50 Do's Wife
Alexander Do Son Unm 19 Shepherd (unemployed)
Roderick Do Do Do 16 Scholar
Murdo Do Do 13 Do
Mary Do daur 10 Do
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 2 of Enumeration District #1. All are marked
as born in Lochbroom except John at Sutherland, Golspie.
In the 1881 census this family was at Achduart
81-4.
Allan McLean in the next Household, Achduart
91-9, was a brother of John, their parents were Kenneth and Jane McLean.
Allan McLean Head Mar 67 Crofter & Fisherman
Catherine Do Wife Do 50 Do Wife
Alexr Do Son Unm 27 Shepherd (unemployed)
Catherine Do daur Do 18 Dressmaker
Roderick Do Son Do 16 Scholar
John A. Do Do 14 Do
Jane Do daur 12 Do
Chirstina Do Daur 9 Do
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 2 of Enumeration District #1. All are marked
as born in Lochbroom.
In the 1881 census this family was at Achduart
81-5.
Allan was a son of Kenneth and Jane McLean. His brother John is in the
previous Household at Achduart
91-8. Another brother, Murdoch, was christened 16 June, 1819, and is
gt-grandfather George L.F. MacLean at Inverness (CONTACT
INFO).
The I.G.I. records the marriage of Allan McLean to Catherine McLean 17
January, 1861. Births of seven of their children are also listed, and confirm
that Catherine's maiden surname was also McLean;
Kenneth, born 6 November, 1861,
Alexander, born 18 June, 1863,
Donald, born 4 February, 1866,
Murdo, born 31 January, 1868,
Mary, born 9 February, 1870,
Mary, born 17 April, 1871 (clearly the child born the year before died
young),
William McRae Head Mar 58 Crofter
Catherine Do Wife Mar 53 Do Wife
Katie Do Daur Unm 20 Do daur
John Do Son Unm 18 Do son
Angus Do Son 16 Pupil teacher
Maggie Do daur 13 Scholar
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 3 of Enumeration District #1. All are marked
as born in Lochbroom, except Catherine at Sutherland, Assynt.
In the 1881 census this family was at Achduart
81-6.
Maggie McLennan Head Unm 25 Teacher of Public School
Margaret McKenzie GenServ Unm 57 Gen Serv (Dom)
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 3 of Enumeration District #1, address as
"Public School". Maggie is marked as born at Kinlochluchart, Ross, and Margaret
at Gairloch, Ross.
Acheninver
was a small community with rarely more than a few crofts. It was on the coast of
Horse Sound, just below the equally small village of Achadh'
a Bhraigh. Today one of the old croft homes houses a Youth
Hostel, said to be one of the most remote and beautifully situated hostels
in Scotland.
Other christenings at Acheninver in the Register include;
William's death is registered 1863 at Acheninver, aged 72 years, married to
Catherine Fraser. His parents had been John Grant, a Private in the
73rd Regiment, and Ann, Maiden Surname MacLeod.
The Parish Register includes the marriage 5 January, 1819 of William Grant
Ullapool Boat Carpenter to Cathrine Fraser Morchoille.
This family was earlier in Badenscallie, several of the children in later
censuses are in Households there, and the Parish Register records the
christening of John to William Grant at Badenscallie 10 August, 1829.
Colin and Wilhilmina are ancestors of Jenny Self in Australia (CONTACT
INFO). Jenny says Wilhilmina's maiden surname was MacKenzie.
Jenny and I think it is likely the Colin above is son of Colin and Martha
Campbell in the next Household; Acheninver
41-4, she has obtained a copy of the discharge papers of that Colin showing
his recruitment to the 71st Regiment in 1797, and Jenny hopes to find where the
Regiment was stationed in 1799-1800 when Colin above was born.
Isabella ("Bell" above), is the child of Colin and Wilhilmina through which
Jenny is descended. She marries 15 January, 1863 to Murdoch McKenzie from
Polbain (see Polbain
41-12), then emigrates to Australia.
This Household is on Page 5 of Enumeration
District 12. Community in this census spelled as "Achninver". Colin is
marked as born in County, Martha born in Ireland.
In the 1851 census at Acheninver
51-16 this couple appears at with Colins's occupation more fully described
as "Chelsea Pensioner", meaning Colin was a military veteran.
Jenny Self (CONTACT
INFO), is descended from the Colin Campbell in the previous Household at Acheninver
41-3. Jenny and I think it likely the couple above were parents of that
Colin. Jenny has recently acquired a copy of Colin's discharge papers after 20
years with the 71st Regiment, her transcription of that document and some notes
on it are at; colin.htm
Both the 1851 census, and Colin's Discharge Papers, say he was born in the
Parish of Gairloch bordering Lochbroom to the south. Evander Campbell in the
neighbouring hamlet at Achnancarnian
41-1 was also from Gairloch... possibly related, but as yet undocumented.
Murdo Campbell Head Mar 92 Subtenant of 1 and 1/2 Acres
Margret Do. Wife Mar. 60
John Do. Son U. 24 Fisherman
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Barbra Campbell Daur U. 22
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Pages 4 and 5 of Enumeration District 7. No community
name was listed by the enumerator, but from earlier and later censuses I am sure
this is Acheninver! All are marked as born in Lochbroom, except Murdo marked as
born in Gairloch.
John marries 24 February, 1859 to Ann Stewart from Achiltibuie, who is in
this census at Achiltibuie
51-83. They are in the 1861 census at Acheninver
61-11.
Colin Campbell Head Mar. 51 Tailor
Williamina Do. Wife Mar 42
Barbra Do. Daur. 13 Scholar
Bell Do. Daur 11 Do.
Margret Do. Daur. 7
Duncan Do. Son 5
Mary Do. Daur. 3
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 5 of Enumeration District 7. No community name was
listed by the enumerator, but from earlier and later censuses I am sure this is
Acheninver! All are marked as born in the Parish of Lochbroom.
In the 1841 census this family was at Acheninver
41-3. By 1861 Williamina is widowed, and living with three children at Acheninver
61-9.
I think it likely Colin's parents are the couple at Acheninver
51-16.
Colin and Wilhelmina are ancestors of Jenny Self in Australia (CONTACT
INFO). Jenny says Wilhelmina's maiden surname was MacKenzie.
Isabella ("Bell" above), is the child of Colin and Wilhelmina through which
Jenny is descended. She marries 15 January, 1863 to Murdoch McKenzie from
Polbain (see Polbain
51-36), then emigrates to Australia.
Jenny has transcribed the registration of Isabella's marriage to Murdo
McKenzie of Polbain 15 January, 1863;
Murdoch McKenzie, fisherman bachelor aged 30 from Polbain Coigach,
married Isabella Campbell aged 23 from Achinver Coigach. Witnesses Donald
Grant and Murdoch McLeod. Murdoch's parents were John KcKenzie tenant and
Isabella McKenzie maiden surname McKenzie. Isabella's parents were Colin
Campbell tailer and tenant (deceased) and Williamina Campbell maiden surname
McKenzie. signed by G. McLeod Minister of the Free Church of Scotland
Lochbroom and the registrar was Murdo McLeay.
John MacKenzie Head Widr 46 Subtenant of 1 Acre.
Bell Do. Daur. 4
Catharine McKenzie Serv. 19 House Serv.
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 5 of Enumeration District 7. No community name was
listed by the enumerator, but from earlier and later censuses I am sure this is
Acheninver! All are marked as born in the Parish of Lochbroom.
I think the first marriage of John is listed in the Parish Register 23 March,
1846 as "John McKenzie Achultibuie and Sibla McKenzie, Badinscally, Coigach".
John later names a daughter with his second wife as "Sibla".
John is in the 1861 census at Acheninver
61-6. He is married then. Based on his children's birth registrations his
second wife was Catharine McKenzie. The I.G.I. lists the marriage 8 June, 1853
of John McKenzie to Catharine McKenzie, I think John married his Housekeeper!
John dies 1874, his Death Registration notes his parents had been parents had
been Alexander MacKenzie and Annabella MacLean.
I wonder if the Widow Margaret McKenzie in the next Household (Acheninver
51-15) was a relative of mother of John or Bell, living in a humble cottage
on their lot?
This Household is on Page 5 of Enumeration District 7. No community name was
listed by the enumerator, but from earlier and later censuses I am sure this is
Acheninver! Margaret is marked as born in the Parish of Lochbroom.
I wonder if Margaret is the mother of John or Ann MacKenzie in the previous
Household (Acheninver
51-14), living in a humble cottage on their lot?
Colin Campbell Head Mar 80 Chelsea Pensioner
Martha Do. Wife Mar 66
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 5 of Enumeration District 7. No community name was
listed by the enumerator, but from earlier and later censuses I am sure this is
Acheninver. Colin marked as born in the Parish of Gairloch (south of Lochbroom),
and Martha as born in Ireland.
Chelsea Pensioner meant Colin had served in the military, and was receiving
some pension for wounds suffered.
Jenny Self (CONTACT
INFO), is descended from the Colin Campbell at Acheninver
51-13. Jenny and I think it likely the couple above were parents of that
Colin.
Jenny has recently acquired a copy of Colin's discharge papers after 20 years
with the 71st Regiment, her transcription of that document and some notes on it
are at; colin.htm
Both this census, and Colin's Discharge Papers, say he was born in the Parish
of Gairloch bordering Lochbroom to the south. Evander Campbell in the
neighbouring hamlet at Achnancarnian
51-11 was also from Gairloch... possibly related, but as yet undocumented.
William Grant Head Mar 60 Miller
Catharine Do. Wife Mar 50
James Do. Son U. 23 Fisherman
John Do. Son U. 20 Mill
Alexander Do. Son U. 18 Fisherman
Donald Do. Son 12
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Barbra Grant Daur 8 Scholar
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Pages 5 and 6 of Enumeration District 7. No community
name was listed by the enumerator, but from earlier and later censuses I am sure
this is Acheninver. The occupation for John was scrawled in later with different
handwriting.
William's death is registered 1863 at Acheninver, aged 72 years, married to
Catherine Fraser. His parents had been John Grant, a Private in the
73rd Regiment, and Ann, Maiden Surname MacLeod.
The Parish Register includes the marriage 5 January, 1819 of William Grant
Ullapool Boat Carpenter to Cathrine Fraser Morchoille.
James marries 27 December, 1855 to "Betsy" McLeod, they are in the 1861
census in the Household before his parents at Acheninver
61-4. A son of James and Betsy, also named James, is with his grandmother in
the 1871 and 1881 censuses.
Donald is witness to the marriage of Isabella Campbell of Acheninver in 1863,
see transcription of registration in notes at Acheninver
51-3.
I think young Alexander's age at 18 must be mistranscribed! In the 1841
census he was listed as 3 years old, in the 1861 census at Culnacraig
61-5 he is listed as 23 years old. He marries 29 March, 1860 to Christina
McLeod, who is in the 1861 census with him, civil registration records no
children to that couple.
In this census the Achadh' a Bhraigh families were enumerated as part of
Acheninver, in 1851 this family was enumerated at Achadh'
a Bhraigh 51-20. That census shows Annie to be a niece of Angus.
In this census the Achadh' a Bhraigh families were enumerated as part of
Acheninver, in 1851 this family was enumerated at Achadh'
a Bhraigh 51-19.
This family is in the 1871 census at Achadh'a
Bhraigh 71-93. That census shows John was born at Inverpolly, and Margaret
at Dornie (John's death registration gives Margaret's maiden surname as McLeod).
John testifies in 1862 in a case between the government and the Cromartie
family regarding salmon fishing in Coigach. His age given then is 66, which
agrees with his death registered as 2 April, 1873 aged 77. The death
registration lists his parents as Alexander McLeod and Peggie McLeod, Informant
was his son Alexander.
The 1862 testimony says his father was joint tenant of the lands of
Inverpolly direct from the Cromartie family, and tenant for seven or eight years
of the salmon fishings on the River Polly from Captain Kenneth MacKenzie, a
tenant of Cromartie till about 1809. The testimony has the father and family
moving to Badenscallie in 1814. A brother of John, Alexander, settled there, and
can be seen in this census with his family at Badenscallie
61-19.
Jilly Wilson (CONTACT
INFO) is descended from the Reiff McLennan family. Jilly says Alexander was
known as "Sandy", and that he married Jane McLean of Altandhu (a McLennan
descendant) 13 March, 1879. Included on her webpage are excerpts of information
she has compiled from earlier family researchers, including the following about
Jane and Sandy;
Jane couldn't speak a word of English and Sandy had just a
scattering, yet their family did very well at school. Kirsty Bain, Jane's
sister who lived in Rief used to brag about Jane's children. On one occasion
she was bragging to a neighbor (Maggie Ross - Simon MacLeod's wife) that her
sister Jane's daughter could write two letters while the kettle was coming to
the boil on the fire - to which Maggie replied 'they must have had damn bad
hearths'.
Sandy had a horse and cart and he earned a little money every
summer carting the salmon catch from the station at Badentarbet where they had
an ice house. The salmon fishing were let to a man named Rae, a southerner
without a trace of Gaelic, but he loved to tease Sandy to hear his 'quaint'
English. On one occasion, he suggested to Sandy he should keep a pig 'Ah yes,
Mr Rae', Sandy replied, 'but you know a pig is a very costing/expensive
animal'
[K. MacLeod 1967]
"Rae" is I think the John Rae, Sheep Manager, in this census at Inverpolly
61-1.
Sandy's father John McLeod had been born at Strathpolly about 1796, and
likely the family lost it's tenancy there when it was converted to a sheep farm
rented to southern shepherds such as Rae. From the jesting back and forth it
looks like there was no resentment.
Murdo Campbell Head Mar 53 Fisherman
Janet Do Wife Mar 57
Roderick Do Son Un 22 Fisherman
Murdo Do Son 16
Mary Do Dau 10 Scholar
Margaret Do Dau 8 Scholar
Flora Do Visitor 9 Scholar
Ann Do Sister Un 43 Genl Servant
In this census the Achadh' a Bhraigh families were enumerated as part of
Acheninver, in 1851 this family was enumerated at Achadh'
a Bhraigh 51-18. In 1871 they are at Achadh'
a Bhraigh 71-94 (that census shows that Murdo was born at Badenscallie, and
Janet at Achadh' a Bhraigh).
Murdo was a son of Angus Campbell and Mary Stewart of Badenscallie, his
Widowed mother and four siblings are in this census at Polglass
61-28. He also has a sister Catherine McLeod at Polglass
61-13, and a brother Donald Campbell at Polglass
61-10.
Ann was with her mother and some siblings in the 1851 census at Badenscallie
51-41, in 1871 she is with them at Badenscallie
71-69. I suspect Ann was enumerated twice, as there is a 56 year old
daughter Ann with her mother at Polglass
61-28. I also think young Flora was enumerated twice, and is also the 10
year old Flora at Polglass
61-10 as a daughter of Murdo's brother Donald Campbell.
James was in his parents home in the 1851 census at Acheninver
51-17, they are now in the next Household at Acheninver
61-5.
James with a second wife and four children is in the 1871 census at Badenscallie
71-84.
James married 27 December, 1855 to "Betsy" McLeod. The civil registration
index records the births of four of their children;
Margaret, born 5 February, 1858
James, born 22 October, 1859
Margaret, born 7 November, 1861
Betsy, born 22 July, 1864. died 5 April, 1865 at Badenscallie, parents
noted as James Grant and Betsy, maiden surnamed McLeod, then
deceased herself.
Young James above is with his Grant grandmother in the 1871 census at Achadh'
a Bhraigh 71-95, and again in the 1881 census.
James first wife Betsy died between birth 22 July, 1864 of their daughter
Betsy, and death of that child, 5 April, 1865. Possibly she died in childbirth ,
or shortly after, as James marries second to Margaret McLeod 7 December, 1865.
Births of four of James and Margaret's children are in the Civil Registration
index;
In the 1871 census this family is enumerated at Achadh'
a Bhraigh 71-95, but in 1881 is again enumerated in Acheninver at Acheninver
81-4. They are neighboring communities, and I think rather than moving back
and forth, it was a case of the enumerators being unsure where to place a rural
household.
William's death is registered as 16 September, 1863 at Acheninver, aged 72
years, married to Catherine Fraser. Informant of the death was his son John, his
parents had been John Grant, a Private in the 73rd Regiment, and Ann,
Maiden Surname MacLeod.
The Parish Register includes the marriage 5 January, 1819 of William Grant
Ullapool Boat Carpenter to Cathrine Fraser Morchoille.
James Grant in the previous Household, Acheninver
61-4, is a son of William and Catherine, young James there is with his Grant
grandparents in the 1871 and 1881 censuses.
Young Barbara marries 14 February, 1867 to Roderick Campbell, and is in the
1871 census with two young children at Achadh'
a Bhraigh 71-91.
Donald is witness to the marriage of Isabella Campbell of Acheninver in 1863,
see transcription of registration in notes at Acheninver
61-9.
W. Geoff Johnston (CONTACT
INFO) is a descendant of William and Catherine through their son Donald
above. Geoff has provided the following info;
Donald Grant was born 9 June, 1843 at Badenscallie, the Parish Register
records his christening a month later, 9 July, 1843, same day a large number of
Coigach children were christened, probably a big event.
Donald marries 29 February, 1872 to Ann Morrison at Badcall. Ann was a
daughter of Roderick Morrison, a shoemaker at Ullapool for 30 years, and Mary
(or "May") McKenzie.
By time of the 1881 census Ann and Donald have moved into Castle Street (now
Terrace) in Ullapool and are recorded in the 1881 census there;
Donald Grant Head Mar 39 Cattle Dealer
Ann Grant (Morrison) Wife Mar 30
The next record of them Geoff has found was on the Valuation rolls of 1888/9
as living on the old curing station on Isle Martin, paying 10 shillings per
annum rent.
The 1891 census has a daughter of Donald and Ann visiting the home of her
Morrison grandparents at Ullapool;
Roderick Morrison Head Mar 74
Mary Do Wife Mar 68
Dolina Do Dau Un 26
Mary Grant Granddaughter 6
After this time Geoff relys on family history to say that Ann died soon after
the turn of the 20th century and the family then moved to Inverness and then
south to the Scottish Borders.
John McKenzie in the next Household, Acheninver
61-6, is shown in the 1871 census to also be a miller, I expect he worked
with or for the Grants.
John McKenzie Head Mar 32
Catherine Do Wife Mar 40
Margaret Do Dau 6 Scholar
Isabella Do Dau 4
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Johanna McKenzie Servant 13 Domestic Servant
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Pages 19 and 20 of Enumeration
Division #1. All marked as born at Lochbroom. The 1871 census has all marked
as born at "RossShire Strathmore"; I think "Strathmore" probably refers to the
valley of the River Broom beyond Ullapool.
I think John was the Widower in 1851 at Acheninver
51-14. With him then was a 19 year old Servant named Catharine McKenzie. The
I.G.I. lists the marriage 8 June, 1853 of John McKenzie to Catharine McKenzie,
looks like John married his Housekeeper!
The 1871 census at Acheninver
71-96 has John's occupation as "Miller", in this census the Grant family in
the previous Household (Acheninver
61-5), were also millers, I expect John worked for or with them.
John dies 1874, his Death Registration notes his parents had been parents had
been Alexander MacKenzie and Annabella MacLean.
This family is in the 1871 census at Acheninver
71-97, though Murdo is away from home that year.
The I.G.I. records the mariage of Murdo Campbell to Catherine McLeod 23
November, 1853, also recorded are the births of five of their children;
Simon, born 15 June, 1856,
Alexander, born 10 July, 1858,
Roderick, born 14 January, 1861,
Colin, born 9 June, 1863,
Norman, born 16 October, 1865.
In the 1871 census young Roderick ("Rory" above) is with his uncle Donald
McLeod's family at Achduart
71-106. Donald McLeod there is shown as born at Dornie, so likely Catherine
above was also from there.
Since the 1851 census at Acheninver
51-13 Williamina's husband Colin has died. In 1871 Williamina is living with
Mary at Acheninver
71-98.
Colin and Wilhelmina are ancestors of Jenny Self in Australia (CONTACT
INFO) through their daughter Isabella (missing here). Jenny says Isabella
marries 15 January, 1863 to Murdoch McKenzie from Polbain (see Polbain
41-12), then emigrates to Australia.
Jenny has transcribed the registration of Isabella's marriage to Murdo
McKenzie of Polbain 15 January, 1863;
Murdoch McKenzie, fisherman bachelor aged 30 from Polbain Coigach,
married Isabella Campbell aged 23 from Achinver Coigach. Witnesses Donald
Grant and Murdoch McLeod. Murdoch's parents were John KcKenzie tenant and
Isabella McKenzie maiden surname McKenzie. Isabella's parents were Colin
Campbell tailer and tenant (deceased) and Williamina Campbell maiden surname
McKenzie. signed by G. McLeod Minister of the Free Church of Scotland
Lochbroom and the registrar was Murdo McLeay.
The witness Donald Grant is in this census at Acheninver
61-5.
In the 1851 census this family was enumerated at Achnancarnian
51-11, in 1871 they are at Acheninver
71-99 (last house enumerated at Acheninver, before the Achnancarnian
Households begin). I think it likely the enumerator could not be sure which
hamlet to place the family in.
The 1851 census says that Evander was born in Gairloch Parish.
The second marriage of Evander Campbell, miller resident at Badinscally, to
Flora McLeod, resident of Riff, daughter of Murdo McLeod there was registered 25
March, 1847.
Mary McLean two Households away at Acheninver
61-12 is a daughter of Evander Campbell and his first wife Mary McKenzie.
Flora's father died in 1856, but she has siblings in this census; Murdoch
McLeod at Reiff
61-7, Donald and Catharine McLeod at Reiff
61-14, George McLeod at Ardmair
61-51, Christina MacKenzie at Tanera
61-3, Elizabeth McDonald at Reiff
61-23, and Ann Urquhart at Reiff
61-19. Elizabeth was a gt-gt-grandparent of myself, Donald MacDonald-Ross
(CONTACT
INFO), and Ann is a gt-gt-gt-grandmother of Roderick Dykes MacLeod in
Scotland (CONTACT
INFO), and Donald MacLeod in New Zealand (CONTACT
INFO).
John was in the 1851 census with his parents at Acheninver
51-12.
Ann was a Stewart from Achiltibuie, she was in the 1851 census with her
family there at Achiltibuie
51-83. This family is in the 1871 census at Achnancarnian
71-100.
John and Ann married 24 February, 1859, also recorded are births of seven of
their children;
Mary is a daughter of Evander Campbell and his first wife, Mary. Evander and
Mary's stepmother Flora McLeod are in this census at Acheninver
61-10.
There was a death registered 6 June, 1856 at Camusnacarnean of a 15 month old
Barbara MacLean, parents were Murdoch McLean, and Mary (maiden surnamed
Campbell).
John McKenzie Head Mar 62 Miller
Cathrine Do Wife Mar 45
Margret Do Daur Unm 15 General Servt
Sibla Do Daur 13 Scholar
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 21 of Enumeration District 1. Community in this
census spelled as "Achninver". All marked as born at "RossShire Strathmore". The
1861 census has them born in Lochbroom Parish; I think "Strathmore" probably
refers to the valley of the River Broom beyond Ullapool.
This family was in the 1861 census at Acheninver
61-6. The names and the ages of the children match, though I think the
parents ages there were mistranscribed at some point.
I think John was the Widower in 1851 at Acheninver
51-14. With him then was a 19 year old Servant named Catharine McKenzie. The
I.G.I. lists the marriage 8 June, 1853 of John McKenzie to Catharine McKenzie, I
think John married his Housekeeper!
John dies 29 December, 1874 at Acheninver, age "73". Informant was his Widow,
Catherine, his parents had been Alexander MacKenzie and Annabella MacLean.
By time of the 1881 census Catherine is widowed and living with her daughter
Margaret ("Maggie") at Acheninver
81-3.
Margaret was born 1 October, 1855, Sibla ("Zibla") was born 16 October, 1857.
Cathrine Campbell Wife Mar 42 Ag Labs Wife
Mary Campbell Daur Unm 16 General Servant
Alexr Do Son 11 Scholar
Colin Do Son 7 Do
Norman Do Son 5 Do
Flora Do Daur 2
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 21 of Enumeration District 1. Community in this
census spelled as "Achninver". All marked as born in Coigach.
In the 1861 census this family was at Acheninver
61-7 with Catherine's husband Murdo as Head of Household. In 1881 this
family is at Badenscallie
81-6.
The I.G.I. records the marriage of Murdo Campbell to Catherine McLeod 23
November, 1853, also recorded are the births of five of their children;
Simon, born 15 June, 1856,
Alexander, born 10 July, 1858,
Roderick, born 14 January, 1861,
Colin, born 9 June, 1863,
Norman, born 16 October, 1865.
In this census young Roderick is with his uncle Donald McLeod's family at Achduart
71-106. Donald McLeod there is shown as born at Dornie, so likely Catherine
above was also from there.
Wilna Campbell Head W 60 Dressmaker
Mary Do Daur Unm 23 Do Do
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 21 of Enumeration District 1. Community in this
census spelled as "Achninver".
In the 1861 census these two were with two more of "Williamina"'s children
were at Acheninver
61-9. In 1881 Williamina is with another of her daughters, Margaret, at Acheninver
81-2.
Williamina "Wilna" was an ancestor of Jenny Self in Australia (CONTACT
INFO). Jenny says Wilna's maiden surname was MacKenzie.
Evander Campbell Head Mar 70 Corn Miller
Flora Do Wife Mar 68
Duncan Do Son Unm 27 Ag Lab
Mary Campbell Servant Unm 20 General Servant
George McLeod Visitor Mar 57 Tenant
Margret Do Daur Unm 17 General Servant
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 21 of Enumeration District 1. Community in this
census spelled as "Achninver". All marked as born in Coigach.
In 1861 this family was at Acheninver
61-10. The 1851 census says Evander was born in Gairloch Parish.
Evander dies before the next census, Flora is then in the Household of her
nephew Donald Urquhart as a visitor at Cammusglassellan
81-2.
The second marriage of Evander Campbell, miller resident at Badinscally, to
Flora McLeod, resident of Riff, daughter of Murdo McLeod there was registered 25
March, 1847.
Young Duncan above marries 13 February, 1873 to Ann Campbell and has a family
at Acheninver. In the 1881 census he with his wife and children (including a son
registered as "Evander", but enumerated as "Edward") at Acheninver
81-1.
George McLeod's age is smudged, but I think it reads "57", which somewhat
agrees with his age in the 1861 census at Ardmair
61-51 as 45, in 1851 as 33 years at Ardmair
51-41, and in 1841 at Reiff
41-7 as 20 to 24 years of age. He is a brother of Flora, and Margret McLeod
is his daughter. His wife and three of his children are in this census at Ardmair
71-20, and I cannot see the family in the 1881 census.
Mary McLean two Households away at Achnancarnian
101 is a daughter of Evander and his first wife, Mary McKenzie.
Flora has relatives at Reiff in this census; Donald and Alexander McLeod at
Reiff
71-66 are brothers and Elizabeth "Betty" McDonald at Reiff
71-73, and Ann Urquhart at Reiff
71-70, are sisters. Elizabeth was a gt-gt-grandmother of myself, Donald
MacDonald-Ross (CONTACT
INFO), and Ann is a gt-gt-gt-grandmother of Roderick Dykes MacLeod in
Scotland (CONTACT
INFO), and Donald MacLeod in New Zealand (CONTACT
INFO).
Duncan Campbell Head M. 38 Crofter of 3 Acres
Ann do Wife M. 33 Crofters Wife
Edward do Son Unm 6 Scholar
Mary do. Daur 4
Angus do Son 1
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 4 of Enumeration District 1. Community in this census spelled as "Achninver". All marked as born in the Parish of Lochbroom.
In the 1871 census Duncan was with his family at Acheninver 71-99. Since then his father Evander Campbell has died, and in this census his Widowed stepmother Flora is with one of her nephews at Reiff 81-24. In the 1891 census this family is at Acheninver 91-14.
The I.G.I. shows the marriage of Duncan Campbell to Ann Campbell 13 February, 1873. The I.G.I. also includes the birth 12 October, 1874 of "Evander", clearly the "Edward" above. (Duncan's father was also an Evander).
Death of Angus is registered as 16 September, 1881 at Acheninver, parents noted as Duncan Campbell and Anne, maiden surname Campbell.
Williamina Campbell Head W. 65 Crofter
Peggy do. Daur. Unm. 30 Crofter's Daughter
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 4 of Enumeration District 1. Community in this
census spelled as "Achninver". Both marked as born in the Parish of Lochbroom.
In the 1871 census Williamina was with another of her daughters, Mary, at Acheninver
71-98. In 1891 Williamina and Peggy (then as "Maggy") are at Acheninver
91-15.
Williamina "Wilna" was an ancestor of Jenny Self in Australia (CONTACT
INFO). Jenny says Wilna's maiden surname was MacKenzie.
Cathrine McKenzie Head W. 60 Crofter of 2 Acres
Maggie Do. Daur Unm 23 Crofter's Daughter
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 4 of Enumeration District 1. Community in this
census spelled as "Achninver". Both marked as born in the Parish of Lochbroom.
In the 1871 census Catherine was with her husband John MacKenzie and several
children Acheninver
71-96. Catherine was John's second wife, her maiden surname was also
MacKenzie! In 1891 Catherine with more of the family is at Acheninver
91-16.
John Grant Head U. 46 Crofter of 3 Acres
Cathrine do. Mother W. 79 Crofters Mother
Maggie do. Daur. Unm. 40 Crofters Sister
James do. Nephew Unm. 20 Pupil Teacher
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 5 of Enumeration District 1. Community in this
census spelled as "Achninver". All marked as born in the Parish of Lochbroom.
Duncan Campbell Head Mar 49 Crofter & Fisherman
Ann Do Wife Do 44 Crofters Wife
Edward Do Son Unm 16 Crofters Son
Mary Do daur 14 Scholar
Jessie Do Do 8 Do
Flora Do Do 6 Do
Murdo Do Son 4
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 5 of Enumeration District 1. Community in this
census spelled as "Acheninver". All marked as born in the Parish of Lochbroom.
Williamina Campbell Head W 80 Crofter
Maggy Do daur Unm 43 Do daur
Ann McLeod Visitor Unm 46 Retired cook (Dom)
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 5 of Enumeration District 1. Community in this
census spelled as "Acheninver". All marked as born in the Parish of Lochbroom.
In the 1881 census Williamina and Maggy (as "Peggy") were at Acheninver
81-2.
Williamina "Wilna" was an ancestor of Jenny Self in Australia (CONTACT
INFO). Jenny says Wilna's maiden surname was MacKenzie.
Catherine McKenzie Head W 60 Crofter
Maggy Do daur Unm 31 Do daur
Donald McLean Son in law Mar 31 Fisherman
Sibly Do daur Do 29 Do Wife
Maggy Do grandaur 4
Johan Do Do 2
Allan Do Do 6mo
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 5 of Enumeration District 1. Community in this
census spelled as "Acheninver". All marked as born in the Parish of Lochbroom.
The surname for Catherine was written as "Campbell", then struck out and
overwritten as "McKenzie".
John Grant Head Unm 59 Crofter & Fisherman
Maggy Do Sister Unm 57 Gen Serv (Dom)
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 5 of Enumeration District 1. Community in this
census spelled as "Acheninver". All marked as born in the Parish of Lochbroom.
In the 1881 census these two with their Widowed mother and a nephew were at
Acheninver
81-4.
This ruin is built into and partly using the stones of the wall of a
prehistoric broch, a "vitrified fort", the view is back across the
peninsula to Polglass.
Achlochan
means "Field of the little loch". It is a small collection of crofts close by Polglass.
In 1851 I think all the familys at Achlochan were included with Polglass.
Murdoch McLean 30 Crofter
Ann do 30
Donald do 5
Henny do 3
Rodina McLeod
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration
District 12, page 24. All born in County. There is a slash mark beneath
Henny's name, indicating the end of a family group.
This family is enumerated in the 1851 census at Polglass
51-64. All the Achlochan familys were counted as part of Polglass that year.
Later censuses show all born at Lochbroom, except Murdo born at Gairloch.
In the 1851 census Mary has died, and Murdoch is living at Polglass
51-66 with the family of his son Donald, who is in this census a few
Households away at Achlochan
41-5.
Death registration of son Malcolm names his parents as Murdo MacLeod and
Mary, Maiden surname MacLeod.
Katharine is shown in the 1851 census at Polglass
51-67 to be a daughter of Malcolm McLeod and his wife Janet, who are in this
census two Households away at Achlochan
41-4. Looks certain Malcolm was a son of Murdoch and Mary.
Murdoch and Mary are ancestors of Ray Flint in Australia through their son
Malcolm. Ray's wife Paulette (CONTACT
INFO), is her family's genealogist, and has lots of info on the descendants
who moved there.
Alexander McLeod 60 Crofter
Jannet do 20
Roderick do 20
John do 15
Donald do 1
Margaret do 10
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration
District 12, page 24. Alexander and Jannet were not born in County, the rest
were.
This family is in the 1851 census at Polglass
51-43, I do not think they moved, but that the enumerators could not agree
which hamlet the croft was part of!
Malcolm MacLeod 40 Carpenter
Jannet do 35
John do 10
Roderick do 8
Flora do 3
Peggy do 15 F.S.
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration
District 12, page 25. All except Jannet were born in County, the 1851 census
gives her birthplace as Parish of Assynt in SutherlandShire.
This family is in the 1851 census at Polglass
51-67, I do not think they move, but that the enumerators could not agree
which hamlet the croft was part of!
Malcolm's parents, Murdoch and Mary, are in this census at Achlochan
41-2. With them there is a daughter of Malcolm and Jannet named "Katharine".
By time of the 1851 census Mary has died, and Murdoch is with Malcolm's brother
Donald at Polglass
51-66. That brother Donald is in this census in the next Household at Achlochan
41-5.
Paulette Flint in Australia (CONTACT
INFO) is her family's genealogist, her husband Ray is a descendant of Flora
and Janet through their daughter Flora above. Paulette has done lots of research
on this family and provides the following info;
Malcolm McLeod, was a boatbuilder and carpenter, born ~1800 on the Isle of
Ristol. He married 24 June, 1828 to Janet "Jessie" McLeod, who was born at
Badendaroch, Assynt, Sutherland.
Malcolm and Jessie had six children;
John, born 1830, christened 7 February, 1830,
Roderick, born 1831,
Catharine, born 1836,
Flora, born 1837,
Isabella, born 1840,
Alexander, born 1846.
Flora married 10 February, 1859 to Murdoch McLeod. Murdoch is in this census
with his family at Achiltibuie
41-36. Murdoch was born 1830 as a son of Donald McLeod (born about 1784 at
Gairloch), and Isabella Stewart.
Flora and Murdoch had a daughter Isabella, then emigrated to Queensland
Australia. Their son William was born at sea. Their ten other children; Jessie,
Roderick Donald, Christina, Mary, John, Christina, Jessie, Flora and George
Alexander were born in Australia.
In the 1851 census this family is enumerated at Polglass 51-66, rather than moving crofts, I think this Household was between the two hamlets.
The Parish Register records the marriage 27 January 1832 of "Donald McLeod Achiltibuie to Rachel McLeod Badinscally"
Death is registered 1893 at Dornie of Donald MacLeod aged 92 years, Widower of Rachel MacLeod, with Informant his son John, parents noted as having been Murdo MacLeod and Mary, maiden surname MacLeod.
Donald's parents, Murdoch and Mary, are in this census at Achlochan 41-2, before the 1851 census Mary dies, and Murdoch begins living with Donald and his family (still with them in 1861).
Donald's brother Malcolm is in the previous Household at Achlochan 41-4.
Murdoch McLean Head Mar 54 Tenant
Ann Do Wife Mar 52
Alexander Do Son Un 19 Fisherman
Donald Do Son Un 24 Fisherman
Catherine Do Dau 16
Mary Do Dau 12 Scholar
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 23 of Enumeration District 1. All marked as
born at Coigach, except Murdoch born at Gairloch.
This family was in the 1851 census at Polglass
51-64, all Achlochan familys were enumerated as part of Polglass that year.
They are in the 1871 census at Achlochan
71-66.
Murdo dies 1885 at Achlochan, age 81 years, Informant his son Donald. The
registration notes Ann's Maiden Surname was MacLeod, and his parents had been
Kenneth McLean and Mary, Maiden Surname Beaton.
Anne dies 1886 at Achlochan, age noted as 82 years, Donald again the
Informant. Her parents are noted as having been Robert McLeod, a
crofter, and Catherine, maiden surname McLeod.
Kenneth McKenzie Son 6 Scholar
Alexander Do Son 4
Catherine Do Dau 6mo
This Enumeration District (Number 1) in 1861 included on the last page a
schedule headed List of persons temporarely absent of the Settled inhabitants
from the Enumeration Division on the night of Aprl. 7.
A member of this family is in that schedule, listed as "Tailoring";
John McKenzie Head Mar 34 Tailor
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on pages 23 and 24 of Enumeration District 1. All
marked as born at Coigach.
This family is in the 1871 census at Achiltibuie
71-3, Catherine's missing husband John is home then.
The I.G.I. records the marriage 12 September 1860 of John MacKenzie and
Catharine Fraser at Lochbroom, and shows the birth of six children to that
couple;
Malcolm McLeod Head Mar 55 Boat Carpenter
Janet Do Wife Mar 50
Roderick Do Son Un 28 Boat Carpenter
Isabella Do Dau Un 17 Domestic Servant
Alexander Do Son 15
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 24 of Enumeration District 1. All marked as
born at Coigach, except Janet born at Assynt.
This family was in the 1851 census at Polglass
51-67. Malcolm and Janet with the two younger children are in the 1871
census at Achlochan
71-63. Rather than moving crofts, I think the enumerators could not agree
whether this Household was in Polglass or the neighboring Achlochan.
Malcolm was a boatbuilder and carpenter, born about 1800 on the Isle Ristol.
He married 24 June, 1828 to Janet "Jessie" McLeod, who was born at Badendaroch,
Assynt, Sutherland. His death is registered 1889 at Achlochan, son of Murdo
MacLeod and Mary, Maiden surname MacLeod. That father Murdoch is in this census
in the home of Malcolm's brother Donald at Polglass
61-5. John McLeod in the next Household, Achlochan
61-4, is a son of Malcolm and Janet.
Paulette Flint in Australia (CONTACT
INFO) is her family's genealogist, her husband Ray is a descendant of
Malcolm and Janet through their daughter Flora. Paulette has done lots of
research on this family, and has supplied the following info;
Roderick marries 3 March 1865 to Betsy McKay of and at Clyne in
SutherlandShire. In the 1871 census he and Betsy are are listed two Households
away from his parents at Achlochan
71-65.
The Head of Household between those two families in 1871 at Achlochan
71-64 is John MacLeod, another son of Malcolm and Janet who is in the next
Household of this census, at Achlochan
61-4.
Malcolm McLeod, was a boatbuilder and carpenter, born ~1800 on the Isle of
Ristol. He married 24 June 1828 to Janet "Jessie" McLeod, who was born at
Badendaroch, Assynt, Sutherland.
Malcolm and Jessie had six children;
John, born 1830, christened 7 February, 1830,
Roderick, born 1831,
Catharine, born 1836,
Flora, born 1837,
Isabella, born 1840,
Alexander, born 1846.
Flora married Murdoch McLeod (born 1830, son of Donald (born 1784, Gairloch)
and Isabella Stewart), on 10 February 1859.
Flora and Murdoch had a daughter Isabella, then emigrated to Queensland
Australia. Their son William was born at sea. Their ten other children; Jessie,
Roderick Donald, Christina, Mary, John, Christina, Jessie, Flora and George
Alexander were born in Australia.
John McLeod Head Mar 30 Fisherman
Jane Do Wife Mar 21
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 24 of Enumeration District 1. John marked as
born at Coigach, Jane at SutherlandShire.
The birthplace of Jane on my photocopy fades out after the word
"SutherlandShire" with a word beginning with the letter "P". I think it probably
reads "Parish of Clyne", as there is a marriage registered there 22 January 1861
of a John MacLeod to a Jane MacKay, and those names are in the I.G.I. as parents
to four of the children who appear with this family in the 1871 census at Achlochan
71-64.
John is the son of Malcolm and Janet in the previous Household (Achlochan
61-3).
One of John's brothers, Roderick, marries 3 March 1865 to Betsy McKay from
Clyne in Sutherland, I wonder if Jane and Betsy were sisters, and it was a case
of brothers marrying sisters?
Roderick McLeod Head Mar 49 Tenant and Fisherman
Peneloppe Do Wife Mar 40
John Do Son 12 Scholar
Roderick Do Son 8 Scholar
Simon Do Son 6 Scholar
Hugh Do Son 3
Margaret Do Dau 13 Scholar
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 24 of Enumeration District 1. All marked as born at Coigach.
The death of Roderick is registered 1885 at Achlochan, his parents noted as having been Roderick MacLeod and Anne, maiden surname MacKenzie.
Sadly young Hugh dies shortly after this census, 15 April, 1861, parents noted as "Roderick McLeod, Tenant & Fisher" and "Penelope McDonald".
The Parish Register records the marriage 1 June 1847 between Roderick McLeod, a crofter resident at Achiltibuie, and Penelope McDonald, resident at Ullapool, daughter of "Murdo McDonald, Weaver, Tanera".
The name of the wife as written is barely legible, though it begins with a "P", it looks like a dimunitive of "Penelope", which is how she is identified in other documents, though the 1881 census calls her "Jemina"!
The I.G.I. includes a marriage 1 June 1847 between Roderick McLeod and Penelope McDonald at Lochbroom.
The death of Roderick is registered 1885 at Achlochan, his parents noted as having been Roderick MacLeod and Anne, maiden surname MacKenzie.
A child of this family, Hugh, died shortly after the 1861 census, 15 April, 1861, aged 4 years, parents noted as "Roderick McLeod, Tenant & Fisher" and "Penelope McDonald".
The Hugh above was clearly named for the earlier Hugh who died young. Both were probably named after Roderick's brother, who is in this census with his family at Polglass 71-54. That Hugh is shown as born at Strathcanaird.
Malcolm McLeod Head Mar 70 Boat Carpenter
Janet Do Wife Mar 66
Isabella Do Daur Unm 26 Assistant Domestic
Alexander Do Son Unm 24 Fisherman
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 14 of Enumeration District 1. All marked as
born at Lochbroom, except Janet born at Assynt.
This family was in the 1861 census at Achlochan
61-3. In the 1881 census they are in the 1881 census at Achlochan
81-3.
Malcolm McLeod, was a boatbuilder and carpenter, born about 1800 on the Isle
Ristol. He married 24 June, 1828 to Janet "Jessie" McLeod, who was born at
Badendaroch, Assynt, Sutherland. His death is registered as January 1889 at
Achlochan, Widower of Jessie, Maiden Surname MacLeod, son of Murdo MacLeod and
Mary, Maiden surname MacLeod.
Paulette Flint in Australia (CONTACT
INFO) is her family's genealogist, her husband Ray is a descendant of
Malcolm and Janet through their daughter Flora who married and emigrated before
the 1861 census.
John in the next Household, Achlochan
71-64, and Roderick in the one after that, Achlochan
71-65, are sons of Malcolm and Janet.
Since the 1861 census Malcolm's father Murdoch has died. Murdoch was in that
census at the home of Malcolm's brother Donald at Polglass
61-5, in this census Donald is at Polglass
71-39.
Donald McLeod at Polglass
71-39 is a brother of Malcolm.
John McLeod Head Mar 40 Crofter
Jane Do Wife Mar 31
William Do Son 10 Scholar
Jane Do Daur 8 Do
Mary Do Daur 5 Do
John Do Son 4
Jessie Do Daur 2
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 14 of Enumeration District 1. All marked as
born at Lochbroom.
John and Jane were in the 1861 census at Achlochan
61-4, they are not in the 1881 census of Lochbroom, but Paulette Flint (CONTACT
INFO) who is married to a descendant of John's sister Flora, has found them
then listed at Inverness. They are listed in the file of "Coigach Strays", see
1881
John McLeod at Inverness.
The marriage of John MacLeod to Jane MacKay was registered a few months
before the 1861 census, 22 January 1861 at Clyne in SutherlandShire, though at
least four of their children's births were registered at Lochbroom;
William, born 22 November, 1861,
Jane Thomson, born 24 June, 1863,
Mary, born 26 July, 1865,
John, born 3 August, 1867.
John's parents and two siblings are in the Household before this, Achlochan
71-63, and his brother Roderick is in the Household that follows, Achlochan
71-65. Roderick also married a MacKay from Clyne, and I wonder if it is a
case of two brothers marrying two sisters?
Roderick married 3 March 1865 to Betsy McKay of and at Clyne in SutherlandShire. John MacLeod in the previous Household, Achlochan 71-64, is a brother of Roderick, who also married a McKay from Clyne!
Clearly young Malcolm above was named for Roderick's father, another Malcolm.
Murdo McLean Head Mar 64 Tenant & Fisherman
Ann Do Wife Mar 63
Donald Do Son Unm. 34 Fisherman
Kenneth McKenzie Servt Unm 15 Do Do
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 15 of Enumeration District 1. All marked as
born at Lochbroom.
This family was in the 1861 census at Achlochan
61-1. Murdoch, Ann, and Donald are in the 1881 census at Achlochan
81-4.
Murdo dies 1885 at Achlochan, age 81 years, Informant his son Donald. The
registration notes Ann's Maiden Surname was MacLeod, and his parents had been
Kenneth McLean and Mary, Maiden Surname Beaton.
Anne dies 23 June, 1886 at Achlochan, age noted as 82 years, Donald again the
Informant. Her parents are noted as having been Robert McLeod, a
crofter, and Catherine, maiden surname McLeod.
Murdo McKenzie Head Mar 68 Worsted Weaver
Christina Do Wife Mar 66
Alexr Do Son Unm 30 Ag Lab
Margret Do Daur Unm 25 Dressmaker
Janet McLeod GrDaur 5 Scholar
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 15 of Enumeration District 1. All marked as
born at Coigach, except Christina and Janet at Assynt.
The Parish Register records the marriage 3 February, 1829 of "Murdoch
McKenzie Badinscallie to Christian McCasgail Inverkirkaig Assynt".
Christina dies before the next census, 3 September, 1879 at Aclochan, aged 75
years. The death registration notes her parents had been Angus Macaskill and
Margaret, Maiden Surname not known to the Informant, her husband Murdo.
Murdo's death is registered as having happened 27 January, 1887, occupation
as Weaver, and listed as Widower of Christy McAskill. His parents
were listed as "Murdo McKenzie, Crofter & Weaver
(deceased)" and "Isabella McKenzie M.S. McKenzie
(deceased)". Informant was Murdo's son in law, Samuel Grant resident at
Polglass.
Margaret above was a gt-grandmother of Andy Ross who lives at Fort William,
Scotland, he has done lots of research on the family and can be emailed at [email protected], he says
Margaret had middle name of "Isabella".
The birth of young Janet "Jessie" McLeod above was registered 10 September,
1865 at Elphin, Assynt as illegitimate to parents Angus McLeod a tenant there,
and Margaret above noted as a Domestic Servant from Polglass, and Jessie remains
with her grandparents in the 1881 census.
Murdo McKenzie Head W 77 Pauper
Alexander do Son U 40 do
Thomas do Son U 36 Fisherman
Jessie McLeod GDau 15 Gen. Serv. (Domestic)
Barbara Grant GDau 1 Infant
Notes on this Household:
All born Parish of Lochbroom. Alexander marked in notes as "Imbecile".
In the 1871 census this family was at Achlochan
71-67, Murdo's wife Christina was still alive then.
The Parish Register records the marriage 3 February 1829 of "Murdoch McKenzie
Badinscallie to Christian McCasgail Inverkirkaig Assynt".
Murdo's death is registered as having happened 27 January 1887, occupation as
Weaver, and listed as Widower of Christy McAskill. His parents were
listed as "Murdo McKenzie, Crofter & Weaver
(deceased)" and "Isabella McKenzie M.S. McKenzie
(deceased)". Informant was Murdo's son in law, Samuel Grant resident at
Polglass.
Young Jessie McLeod was with her grandparents also in 1871, I assume she was
an orphan. Her birth was registered 10 September 1865 to parents Angus McLeod
and Margaret McKenzie. I cannot see that couple in either the 1871 or this
census.
Young Barbara Grant's parents and other siblings are in this census at Polglass
81-10. Her mother Isabella McKenzie married Samuel Grant 25 December, 1872.
Roderick McLeod Head M 48 Carpenter
Betsy McKay Wife M 38 do wife
Malcolm McLeod Son U 15 Scholar
Jessie do Daur U 12 do
Colin do Son U 9 do
Murdo do Son U 7 do
Jane do Daur U 5 do
Neil do Son U 2 Infant
Thomas do Son U 4momths do
Notes on this Household:
All born Parish of Lochbroom, except Betsy born Parish of Clyne, Sutherland.
The death of Colin is registered as 14 May, 1909 drowned off the Big Rock of Coigach, noted as married though wife's name not given. his mother Elizabeth noted as maiden surname MacKay.
Roderick is a son of Malcolm and Janet in the next Household, Achlochan 81-3.
A researcher on Ancestry, "Scott MacLeod", notes young Macolm and Murdo emigrate in 1894. Murdo continues on to Newfoundland, marries, has a daughter, and dies in 1957.
Malcolm McLeod Head M 80 Carpenter
Janet do Wife M 74 do Wife
Alexander do Son U 34 Fisherman
Issabella do Daur U 36 General Servant
Jessie do Visitor U 12 Scholar
Notes on this Household:
All born Parish of Lochbroom, except Janet born at Assynt.
This family was in the 1871 census at Achlochan 71-63, in 1891 Alexander and his sister Isabella ("Bella") with three young children of Alexander are at Achlochan 91-75. The 1925 marriage of a son of Alexander (Malcolm, born 1890), notes Alexander's wife as "Christina, maiden surname Macleod".
Malcolm McLeod, was a boatbuilder and carpenter, born about 1800 on the Isle Ristol. He married 24 June, 1828 to Janet "Jessie" McLeod, who was born at Badendaroch, Assynt, Sutherland. His death is registered as January 1889 at Achlochan, Widower of Jessie, Maiden Surname MacLeod, son of Murdo MacLeod and Mary, Maiden surname MacLeod.
Murdo and Jessie had six children;
John, born 1830, christened 7 February, 1830,
Roderick, born 1831,
Catharine, born 1836,
Flora, born 1837,
Isabella, born 1840,
Alexander, born 1846.
Flora married Murdoch McLeod who was born 1830 as son of Donald (born 1784, Gairloch) and Isabella Stewart on 10 February, 1859.
That Flora and Murdoch had a daughter Isabella, then emigrated to Queensland, Australia. Their son William was born at sea. Their ten other children; Jessie, Roderick Donald, Christina, Mary, John, Christina, Jessie, Flora and George Alexander were born in Australia.
The above information comes from Paulette Flint in Australia (CONTACT INFO). Paulette is her family's genealogist, and her husband Ray is a descendant of Flora and Murdoch.
Roderick in the previous Household, Achlochan 81-2, is a son of Malcolm and Janet.
Donald McLeod at Polglass 81-24 is a brother of Malcolm.
Murdo McLean Head M 75 Crofter
Ann do Wife M 74 do Wife
Donald do Son M 40 Fisherman
Jessie do DauL M 30 do Wife
Notes on this Household:
All born Parish of Lochbroom, except Jessie, who was born at Tongue in Sutherland.
Murdo, Ann, and Donald were in the 1871 census at Achlochan 71-66, in 1901 Donald and Jessie with five children are at Achlochan 91-76.
Murdo dies 24 March, 1885 at Achlochan, age 81 years, Informant his son Donald. The registration notes Ann's Maiden Surname was MacLeod, and his parents had been Kenneth McLean and Mary, Maiden Surname Beaton.
Anne dies 23 June, 1886 at Achlochan, age noted as 82 years, Donald again the Informant. Her parents are noted as having been Robert McLeod, a crofter, and Catherine, maiden surname McLeod
Birth of a daughter Henny to Donald and Jessie is registered as 31 August, 1884 at Achlochan, the registration notes Jessie was maiden surname Munro and she and Donald married 7 August, 1880 at Pultney Town, Wick.
Roderick McLeod Head M 60 Crofter
Jemina do Wife M 58 do Wife
Roderick do Son M 29 Fisherman
Christina do Daur M 25 do Wife
Hugh do Son U 19 Ag. Lab.
Maggie do Daur U 33 Bedridden
John do GSon U 3 mths Infant
Henny McKenzie Servant U 33 General Servant
Notes on this Household:
All born Parish of Lochbroom. Though Christina is listed as a daughter, 1891 census shows she was daughter in law, wife of the younger Roderick.
In the 1871 census this family was at Achlochan 71-62, in 1895 the parents are both missing (Roderick dies 1885), the family is then at Achlochan 91-77.
"Jemina" is referred to in other documents as "Penelope", maiden surname MacDonald, in the 1891 census one of the children of the younger Roderick is another Penelope.
The death of Roderick is registered as 9 September, 1885 at Achlochan, aged 64 years, his parents noted as having been Roderick MacLeod and Anne, maiden surname MacKenzie, Informant his son Roderick.
There is registration of the birth 10 April 1889 at Achlochan of a daughter Kate to parents Roderick MacLeod and Christy MacKenzie, stating their marriage happened 5 February, 1880.
Roderick McLeod Head Mar 59 Boat Carpenter
Betsy McLeod Wife Mar 68 Do Wife
Colin Do Son Unm 19 Fisherman
Jane F. Do Daur Unm 17 Gen. Domestic Serv
Neil Do Son 13 Scholar
Thomas Do Son 10 Do
John Do Son 8 Do
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration District 1, page 17. Roderick is marked as born in Lochbroom Parish, the rest at Sutherland, Brora. (That is probably a mistake, as 1881 notes all born Lochbroom, except Betsy born Parish of Clyne, Sutherland).
The death of Colin is registered as 14 May, 1909 drowned off the Big Rock of Coigach, noted as married though wife's name not given. his mother Elizabeth noted as maiden surname MacKay.
Alexander and Bella in the next Household, Achlochan 91-75, are siblings of Roderick.
Alexander McLeod Head Mar 42 Crofter & Fisherman
Bella Do Sister Unm 45 Gen Serv (Dom)
Flora Do daur 4
James Do son 3
Malcolm Do son 1
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration District 1, page 17. All are marked as born in Lochbroom Parish.
This family was in the 1881 census at Achlochan 81-3, Alexander and Bella's parents were alive then.
Roderick in the previous Household, Achlochan 91-74, is a brother of Alexander and Bella.
Donald McLeod at Polglass 81-24 is a brother of Malcolm.
The marriage of young Malcolm is registered as 2 April, 1925 at Achiltibuie aged 35 to Joey Macdonald, aged 22, his residence Achlochan, hers Achiltibuie. The registration notes Malcolm's parents as Alexander Macleod, Crofter, deceased, and Christina, maiden surname Macleod. Joey's parents noted as George Macdonald, Farmer, and Annie, maiden surname Makaskill.
Donald McLean Head Mar 53 Crofter
Jessie Do Wife Mar 39 Do Wife
Maggie Do daur 9 Scholar
Alexander Do son 8 Do
Henrietta Do daur 6
Johan Do daur 5
Annie Do daur 2
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration District 1, page 17. All are marked as born in Lochbroom Parish, except Jessie born Sutherland, Tongue.
This family was in the 1881 census at Achlochan 81-4 with Donald's parents.
Birth of daughter Henrietta, "Henny" to Donald and Jessie is registered as 31 August, 1884 at Achlochan, the registration notes Jessie was maiden surname Munro and she and Donald married 7 August, 1880 at Pultney Town, Wick.
Roderick McLeod Head Mar 39 Crofter
Christina Do Wife Mar 36 Do Wife
Margaret Do Sister Unm 44 Pauper
John Do Son 10 Scholar
Jessie Do daur 9 Do
Roderick Do son 7 Do
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Penelope McLeod daur 5
Katie McLeod daur 3
Hugh Do son 1
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration District 1, page 17 and 18. All are marked as born in Lochbroom Parish. Spelling of "Katie" might be mistranscribed. Margaret is noted as "Imbecile".
This family was in the 1881 census at Achlochan 81-5 with Roderick's parents.
Achnahaird is on the north side of Coigach, looking across Enard Bay to the Parish of Assynt in SutherlandShire, where many Coigach people had relatives. The name means "Field of the point".
The Parish Register includes mention of the following christenings at
Achnahaird;
George McKenzie to Donald, christened 21 June, 1827 (see Achnahaird
41-11),
Elizabeth McLeod to Murdoch, christened 4 February, 1828,
Mary McLeod to Roderick, christened 17 February, 1828,
Murdoch McLeod to George (possibly the George mentionned in the above
death registration?), christened 22 June, 1828,
Elisabeth McLeod to Roderick, christened 11 June, 1830.
Achnahaird was rented as a tack of fiftyfour acres of fine grainfarming land
for the family of the Tacksman, with twenty to thirty sub-tenants or crofters
settled on rocky marginal ground there and at Reiff on lots of less than two
acres each. The rent payed by the sub-tenants almost equalled the rent paid by
the Tacksman, making for a very profitable arrangement to the MacKenzie family
who held the tack from at least 1740 to 1851! Members and descendants of that
family are in the following transcripts at Achnahaird
41-11, Achnahaird
51-58, Achnahaird
51-61, and Badentarbat, Dornie, Ullapool, Langwell, and Gruinard in various
census years. I am gathering together the data on the family, including links to
sources and descendants, and a chart tracing later generations in Canada,
Australia, and elsewhere, in a file at corrie.htm
The Parish Register has the registration of seventeen children from various
communities in Coigach happening 16 November 1828, a singular event, as the
Minister rarely christened more than two or three children in a day.
Some of the christenings were clearly commemorative; three children from
Altandhu and Reiff were christened "Rachel", and the three christenings at
Achnahaird were all to girls given the name "Margaret McKenzie". Middle names
were very unusual in the Parish Register, and my assumption is that the naming
of the three girls was to honour a woman named Margaret McKenzie from Achnahaird
who died shortly before 16 November 1828, probably the wife of Donald MacKenzie,
who married 1825 with a son christened 1827, part of the Tacksman's family. See
Achnahaird
41-11
The three christenings with Achnahaird parents were;
Allan's father Kenneth is also in the 1841 census, he is in Achiltibuie at Achiltibuie
41-44. Kenneth and his son Allan are ancestors of Maurice Keith French in
New Zealand; see CONTACT
INFO.
There is mention in the Parish Register 16 November 1828 of the christening
of Margaret McKenzie McLeod to a father Allan at Achnahaird, see notes above.
Another christening was Kenneth, christened 17 October, 1830.
Angus McLeod 35 Crofter
Angus McLeod 5
Jno McLeod 5
Alex McLeod 1
Annabella McLeod 30
Mary McLeod 3
Jane McLeod 10 F.S.
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration District 13, page 1. All marked as born in County, though the marking for the elder Angus looks like it was changed at some point! (the 1851 census says he was born in Assynt Parish of neighboring Sutherland County.) There is a slash mark beneath Mary's name, indicating the end of a family group.
The death of Annabella is registered 1887 at Achnahaird aged 79 years, Widower of Angus MacLeod, her parents noted as having been Roderick MacLeod and Mary, maiden surname MacLeod.
The I.G.I. includes only one marriage that seems to match this family; 15 February, 1839 Angus McLeod married to Annabella MacKenzie at Assynt. This seems especially to fit, as the 1881 census gives Annabella's Parish of birth as Assynt. My guess is Angus earlier lived in the Strathpolly area of Coigach, and the marriage was registered in Assynt as the families at Strathpolly attend church there, and guess the maiden surname for Annabella was mistaken in the register or transcription thereof.
Alex McLeod 45 Crofter
Angus McLeod 5
Wm McLeod 4
Ann McLeod 35
Mary McLeod 15
Margt McLeod 10
George McLeod 45 Lodger
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration District 13, page 2. All except Alex and Ann were marked as born in County. As elsewhere in the 1841 census, the occupation "Lodger" was later crossed out.
This family is in the 1851 census at Achnahaird 51-59, with Alexander being away from home then.
The death of Ann is registered at Achnahaird 1886, Widow of Alexander MacLeod. Her parents are noted as having been William MacLeod, Pensioner, and Christy, maiden surname MacLeod, Informant her son Angus. Her husband Alexander had death registered 1876 at Achnahaird, the registration notes his parents had been Angus MacLeod and Chirsty, maiden surname MacLeod.
In the 1851 census this family is at Achnahaird 51-54. Margaret dies before then, and Murdoch is a Widower.
The Parish Register records the christening 20 January 1823 of Norman McLeod to a father Murdo at Achnahaird.
Neil marries 23 March 1848 to Margaret Robertson who is in this census at Achduart 41-2. They are in the 1851 census with Margaret's family at Achduart 51-9
An early 20th century MacLennan family history suggests Murdoch and Margaret had a daughter, Katharine Peggy McLeod, who married John MacLennan and moved to Cape Breton where they raised five children. John's parents and other family are in this census at Reiff 41-19.
By time of the 1851 census this family has moved, see Achiltibuie 51-87, Kenneth is a Widower then.
Alexander marries in 1865 at Ardmair to Catherine McLeod of Elphin in Assynt Parish, they are gt-grandparents of Roderick "Hugh" Waterton (CONTACT INFO).
Rodk McLeod 55 Weaver
Murdo McLeod 10
Alex McLeod 5
Margt McLeod 40
Elizabeth McLeod 10
Jno McLeod 40
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration District 13, page 3. All are marked as born in County.
In the 1851 census this family is at Achnahaird 51-52. With them then is a 52 year old unmarried brother of Roderick named "George", possibly I have misread the last person in this Household's name, and the handwriting means "Geo", rather than "Jno".
The death of Roderick is registered 1857 at Achnahaird, aged 77 years, wife not noted as deceased then. His parents had been Murdoch MacLeod and Elizabeth, Maiden Surname MacKenzie.
The Parish Registration includes the marriage of Rodk McLeod Achnahaird to Margt McLeod Badentarbet in 1827, it seems to have been registered twice; 16 February, and 2 March.
1910 death registration of Elizabeth confirms names of the parents of the siblings.
Murdo MacKenzie 45 Farmer
George McKenzie 35 "
Dond MacKenzie 35 "
Kth MacKenzie 4
Margaret MacKenzie 3
James McLeod 15 M.S.
Susanna McKenzie 20
Norman McLean 15 M.S.
Janet McLeod 25 F.S.
Annabella McLeod 25 F.S.
Isabella Kerr 20 F.S.
Hendry McLeod 15 F.S.
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration
District 13, page 3. All were marked as born in the County, except Susanna.
(1851 census says she was born at Tain).
Murdo with a brother Alexander is in the 1851 census at Achnahaird
51-61. That Alexander is in this census with their sister Janet, wife of the
Tacksman of Gruinard, at Gruinard
41-3. That Janet, with her brother Donald above, is in the 1851 census at Ullapool
51-51. William MacKenzie, Tacksman of Badentarbet at Badentarbet
41-1 is another brother of these MacKenzies.
Susanna ("Susan"), is mother of the two young children. In the 1851 census
she is a Widow with four children at Achnahaird
51-58.
This MacKenzie family had been Tacksmen (principal tenants) of Achnahaird
since at least 1740, and continue till shortly after the 1851 census, when
George who was then Tacksman died, and his Widow Susanna is replaced by George
MacLeod fromm Assynt.
Susan and her children emigrate to Tasmania in 1853 as part of an exodus of
15 Coigach families aboard the Sir Allan McNab, see McNab
524. Hugh Campbell (CONTACT
INFO) is a Tasmanian historian and descendant of others aboard the McNab, he
has sent me the hiring
list, and an article
he wrote for an historical Journal describing the emigration. Margaret Cameron
of Howrah Tasmania (CONTACT
INFO) is a descendant of Susan McKenzie, she has passed on lots of info on
Susan's life in Tasmania.
From Hugh and Margaret's information, Susan seems to have been quite a strong
person; aboard the McNab she was appointed "Matron", and once at Hobart she
helped arrange for the hiring of all the unmarried women aboard the ship. Her
unmarried brother Murdoch took over duties as school teacher aboard, when the
person appointed to that position did "not satisfactorly perform his duties"!
When Susan and children emigrated in 1853, her brother Murdoch MacKenzie was
listed as "Head of Household". Margaret thinks she has identified the 1851
census listing for Murdo, see Achendrean
51-22.
Margaret has a copy of a letter from the Ullapool Museum written by Roderick
Mackenzie from Leckmelm May 30th 1825. The address on the envelope was
Achnahaird. It reads;
Please know that it was such a mistake of Mr Maciver the sheep
master to have named my son George from Achd. For he made not the smallest
concern there. When I left that place I made it over to Murdo and when he went
to America he sold his stock to Don who is now and since the tenant.
Perhaps when I (?couch) upon Geo. He would pas sometimes at
Strathpollie and Achd(Achnahaird) and I will thank you for stating this to the
Court ?--- ?--- I reman yours Rodk. Mackenzie
From the letter and other records, Margaret thinks it likely Murdo, George,
and Donald were brothers and Susan was the wife of George who died in 1851
leaving her a widow and farmer of 51 acres as per 1851 census return.
I think "Mr Maciver the sheep master" is in this census at Ristol 41-2 as "Evander Campbell", his nephew there Murdo McKenzie
is I think shown in a christening 30 July 1816; "Dond
McKenzie Ullapool, Murdo, a bastard". Though the father is listed as
resident at Ullapool, the other three christenings that day were at Coigach,
possibly Donald MacKenzie above was the father.
The Tacksmen/tenants of Achnahaird are briefly mentioned in Peoples and
Settlement in NW Ross (SOURCE
INFO), that book says Roderick Mackenzie became Tacksman of Achnahaird in
1795, took over Inverpolly as well in 1810, and was joint Tenant with his son
George from 1833 till 1848. George was sole tenant from 1848, and died in 1851.
George was we think the husband of Susan.
A brother of these MacKenzies, Alexander, testified in the 1860s in dispute
between the government and the landlady of Coigach regarding salmon fishing
rights. He mentions an uncle, "Captain Scobie from Assynt", and finding his
death registration shows Roderick MacKenzie's wife had been Catherine Scobie.
The Parish Register records the marriage 19 January 1825 of "Donald
McKenzie of Achnahaird to Miss Margaret McKenzie Torrbreck
Assynt". One christening to a Donald at Achnahaird appears same period;
George, christened 21 June, 1827. I think Margaret died shortly after, and was
well respected in that 16 November, 1828 three children to various families at
Achnahaird were christened "Margaret McKenzie". Middle names were very unusual
in the Parish Register.
The Parish Register lists the marriage 31 January 1850 of "John McLeod a
Shepherd at Altandubh to Isabella Kerr from Reiff, daughter of Donald Kerr, a
Tenant there". Her family is at Reiff
41-11.
In the 1851 Census Isabella and her new husband John McLeod are on the Isle
Ristol at Ristol
51-1. Visiting with them is a sister of Isabella's, Christina, who emigrates
two years later to Tasmania aboard the Sir Allan McNab with the Susan McKenzie
who is in this Household!
Susan McKenzie above would probably have become acquainted with the many Kerr
siblings and cousins who were aboard the Sir Allan McNab through Isabella.
Ron Williams (CONTACT
INFO) is descended from Isabella's sister, Christina Kerr of Reiff, who
emigrated aboard the McNab (mcnab
519). Ron and his brother-in-law, Geoff Butler (CONTACT
INFO), have done lots of research on the Coigach Kerrs, and their
descendants in Tasmania.
In 1861 Isabella is at Faochag, without husband and children, but later
censuses confirm it is her, as the childrens names and ages match the births to
John McLeod and Isabella Kerr listed in the I.G.I. See Faochag
61-31.
Angus MacLeod Head Mar. 49 Subtenant of 1&1/2 acres
Annabella Do. Wife Mar. 42
Angus Do. Son 17
John Do. Son 14
Mary Do Daur 12
Alexander Do. Son 9
Jane Do Daur. 7
Roderick Do Son 5
Chirsty Do Daur. 2
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in this census on page 15 of Enumeration District 8. All were born in Lochbroom Parish, except the older Angus, who was born in Assynt Parish of Sutherlandshire.
The death of Angus is registered as 1870 at Achnahaird, aged 69 years, his wife noted as Annabella MacLeod, and his parents noted as having been Angus MacLeod and Jane, Maiden Surname MacLeod.
The death of Annabella is registered 1887 at Achnahaird aged 79 years, Widower of Angus MacLeod, her parents noted as having been Roderick MacLeod and Mary, maiden surname MacLeod.
The I.G.I. includes only one marriage that seems to match this family; 15 February, 1839 Angus McLeod married to Annabella MacKenzie at Assynt. This seems especially to fit, as the 1881 census gives Annabella's Parish of birth as Assynt. My guess is Angus earlier lived in the Strathpolly area of Coigach, and the marriage was registered in Assynt as the families at Strathpolly attend church there, and guess the maiden surname for Annabella was mistaken in the register or transcription thereof.
John MacLean Head Mar 32 Subtenant of 1 acre
Jane MacLean Wife Mar 26
Hugh MacLean Son 5
John MacLean Son 3
Roderick Do Son 1
Jannet Macrae Servt 10 Nurse
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in this census on page 15 of Enumeration District 8.
All marked as born in Lochbroom Parish.
In the 1861 census this family is listed as being resident at Little
Altandow, I think an outflung Household of Achnahaird.
Birth registrations of two children to this family show that Jane's maiden
surname was also McLean!
Roderick MacLeod Head Mar 70 Subtenant of 1 1/2 acre
Margaret Do. Wife Mar 51
Murdoch MacLeod Son U. 23
Elizabeth Do Daur U 21
Alexander Do Son U. 18
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George MacLeod Brother U. 52 Salmon Fisher
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in this census on pages 15 and 16 of Enumeration District 8. All marked as born in Lochbroom Parish.
In the 1841 census this family was at Achnahaird 41-9. In 1861 the three children, with their uncle George, are at Achnahaird
61-5.
The death of Roderick is registered as 12 September, 1857 at Achnahaird, aged 77 years, wife not noted as deceased then. Informant of Roderick's death, his son Murdo (above) notes his parents had been Murdoch MacLeod and Elizabeth, maiden surname MacKenzie, which agrees with the 1875 death registration of George above.
The Parish Registration includes the marriage of Roderick McLeod Achnahaird to Margaret McLeod Badentarbet in 1827, it seems to have been registered twice; 16 February, and 2 March.
1910 death registration of Elizabeth confirms names of the parents of the siblings.
Roderick MacKenzie Head Mar. 32 Subtenant of 1 1/2 acre
Janet MacKenzie Wife Mar. 35
Isabella Do Daur 7
Angus Do Son 6
Anabella Do Daur 5
Mary Do Daur 3
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in this census on page 16 of Enumeration District 8. All marked as born in Lochbroom Parish, except Roderick born in Assynt.
Cannot see this family in the 1841 census. In the 1861 census they are at Achnahaird 61-4. Interesting that the 1871 census says everyone was born in Assynt!
Janet's death is registered 1889, the registration notes her parents had been John MacLeod and Isabella, Maiden Surname MacIver.
Civil Registration of the birth of their daughter Christina 14 March, 1856 confirms that Janet's maiden surname was McLeod.
Murdoch MacLeod Head Widr. 66 Subtenant of 1 1/2 Acres
Angus Do Son U 34 Herring Fisher
Norman Do. Son U. 27 Dealing in buying and
Selling Cattle
Donald Do. Son U. 25 H. Fisher
Eliza Do Daur U. 23
Peggy Do Daur U. 19
Ann Do Visitor U. 62 -Servt at home-
Ann Do Servt. 10 House Servt.
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in this census on page 16 of Enumeration District 8. All marked as born in Lochbroom Parish. The occupation of the older Ann MacLeod was later crossed out.
In the 1841 census this family was at Achnahaird 41-7. Murdoch's wife Margaret was still alive then.
The death of Murdoch is registered as 24 March, 1859 at Achnahaird aged 77 years, Widower though unfortunately wife's name not noted, his parents noted as having been Alexander MacLeod and Elizabeth, maiden surname MacLeod, Informant his son Neil, who is in this census at Achduart 51-9.
Murdoch MacLeod Head Mar 52 Subtenant of 1 1/2 Acre
Mary Do Wife Mar. 48
Henny Do Daur U 23
Janet Do Daur. Un. 21
Donald Do Son 14
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Chirsty MacLeod Daur. 10
Kenneth Do Visitor Un 52 Crofter
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in this census on pages 16 and 17 of Enumeration District 8. All marked as born at Assynt, except Donald and Christy born in Lochbroom Parish.
In the 1841 census this family was at Camuscoile 41-1, in 1861 they are at Achnahaird 61-7, with them then is a 19 year old visitor, Norman McLeod, who in this census is in the next Household at Achnahaird 51-56.
Murdo's death is registered 1879 at Achnahaird, age 78 years, Mary's Maiden Surname noted as also MacLeod. His parents are noted as having been Donald McLeod and Henny, Maiden Surname McNicol.
Mary's death is registered 1887 at Achnahaird, aged 83 years, her parents noted as having been William MacLeod and Anne, maiden surname MacLeod, Informant her daughter Henny.
Murdoch's father Donald is probably in this and the 1841 census at Assynt, however his death is registered as 15 January, 1856 at Achnahaird, aged 91 years. Donald's parents are noted in the death registration as having been Norman McLeod and Henny, Maiden Surname McLeod. Murdoch was Informant on the registration.
Allan MacLeod Head Mar. 63 Subtenant of l&1/2 acres
Janet Do. Wife Mar. 52
Chirsty Do Daur 14
John Do Son 12
Norman Do. Son 9
Janet Do. Visitor 15 Farm servt. at home
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in this census on page 17 of Enumeration District 8. All were born in Lochbroom Parish, except both Janet MacLeods, who were born in Assynt Parish of Sutherlandshire.
In the next census young Norman is a 19 year old visitor to the McLeod family at Achnahaird 61-7, that family is in this census in the previous Household at Achnahaird 51-55. Norman is an ancestor of Maurice Keith French in New Zealand (CONTACT INFO)
The death of Allan is registered as 27 March, 1857 at Achnahaird, 66 years of age, Widower (wife not named in registration), son of Kenneth MacLeod, Woolen Weaver, and Anabella, maiden surname MacLeod, Informant his brother John at Polglass.
Roderick MacLean Head Mar 60 Subtenant of 1 1/2 Acre
Mary MacLean Wife Mar 48
Chirsty Do Daur. 13
Malcolm Do Son 10 Scholar (at home)
Roderick Do Son 8
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in this census on page 17 of Enumeration District 8. Roderick marked as born in the Parish of Lochs on the Isle of Lewis, Mary at Assynt, and the children all marked as born in Lochbroom Parish.
In the 1841 census this family was at Badentarbet 41-7, with Roderick listed as "Rory", also with them then was Mary's mother, Ellen McLeod. In the 1861 census Mary is Widowed and alone at Altandhu 61-7.
Roderick dies 19 March 1855 aged 70, 60 years in Coigach. His death registration gives Mary's maiden surname as MacKenzie, names the three children above aged then 17, 14, and 10, with Chirsty as "Christina". Also listed is his birthplace as Stornoway, and his parents as Kenneth McLean and Catherine Smith. Interesting that he was buried on Tanera, I can see no connection to families there. Informant of his death was his Widow, Mary.
Mary's 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".
Susan MacKenzie Head W. 34 Farmer of 51 acres
Kenneth Do Son 14
Maggy Do Daur. 12
Roderick Do Son 9
Catherine Do Daur. 7
Elizabeth McLeod Servt. U 28 House Sevt.
Janet Stewart Servt. U. 18 House Servt.
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in this census on page 17 of Enumeration District 8. All were born in Lochbroom Parish, except Susan who was born in Tain Parish, County of Ross.
In the previous census Susan and the two oldest of her children were at Achnahaird 41-11.
Hugh Campbell (CONTACT INFO) is a Tasmanian historian and descendant of others aboard the McNab, he has sent me the hiring
list, and an article he wrote for an historical Journal describing the emigration. Margaret Cameron of Howrah Tasmania
(CONTACT INFO) is a descendant of Susan McKenzie, she has passed on lots of info on Susan's life in Tasmania.
Susan and her children emigrate to Tasmania two years later in 1853 as part of an exodus of 15 Coigach families aboard the Sir Allan McNab, see McNab
524. They travel with her unmarried brother Murdoch, who is listed as being from Ardendrean. When Susan and children emigrated, her brother Murdoch MacKenzie was listed as "Head of Household". Margaret thinks she has identified the 1851 census listing for Murdo, see Achendrean 51-22.
From Hugh and Margaret's information, Susan seems quite a strong person;
aboard the McNab she was appointed "Matron", and once at Hobart she helped
arrange for the hiring of all the unmarried women aboard the ship. Her unmarried
brother Murdoch took over duties as schoolteacher aboard, when the person
appointed to that position did "not satisfactorly perform his duties"!
Susan's husband, George McKenzie, died shortly before this census. He was
Tacksman (principle Tenant) for Achnahaird. The Cromartie book (SOURCE)
says that George McLeod from Assynt became Tacksman at Achnahaird in 1851 (the
year of this census), so I assume Susan's listing here as "Farmer of 51 acres"
ended within a few months. George McLeod is Tacksman in the next census at Achnahaird
61-9.
Two brothers of Susan's late husband are nearby in this census at Achnahaird
51-61. Another brother, William, was Tacksman of Badentarbet from 1825 to
1842. He was in the 1841 census at Badentarbet
41-1. In 1842 he and all his subtenants were removed bt the Factor, because
of repeated rent arrears. In this census he is Crofter of 1 & 3/4 acres at
Dornie
51-48.
Ann MacLeod Head Mar 48 Subtenants Wife
Mary MacLeod Daur. U. 26
Angus Do Son 17
William Do Son 14 Scholar at home
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in this census on pages 18 of Enumeration District 8. Ann and Mary marked as born at Assynt, the two sons born in Lochbroom Parish.
In the 1841 census this family was at Achnahaird 41-6, in 1861 they are at Achnahaird 61-1, Ann's husband Alexander was home in both of those censuses.
The death of Ann is registered at Achnahaird 1886, Widow of Alexander MacLeod. Her parents are noted as having been William MacLeod, Pensioner, and Christy, maiden surname MacLeod, Informant her son Angus. Her husband Alexander had death registered 1876 at Achnahaird, the registration notes his parents had been Angus MacLeod and Chirsty, maiden surname MacLeod.
In the 1861 census there is an 8 year old grandson of Alexander and Ann in the Household, named Alexander McLennan, born in Coigach, I am unsure if he was a Camuscoille or Reiff MacLennan.
The Parish Register includes the marriage 11 August 1820 of Donald Morison
Letter to Isobel Campbell "Breamore".
A daughter of Donald and Isabella, Chirsty, married 18 January 1850 to
Murdoch McKenzie of Polbain, and is in this census at Polbain
51-34. In the 1861 census Chirsty is Widowed with a 7 year old daughter, and
Isabella visiting her at Polbain
61-15.
Alexander MacKenzie Head U. 66 Pauper (Was a Sheep farmer)
Murdoch Do Brother U. 56 Fish Curer
End of Achnahaird
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in this census on page 18 of Enumeration District 8.
Alexander was born in Assynt Parish of Sutherland, and Murdoch was born in
Lochbroom Parish.
Given Alexander's former occupation listed as Sheep farmer, I think these two
brothers were part of the Tacksman's family that was in the 1841 census at Achnahaird
41-11, sons of Roderick MacKenzie and Catherine Scobie. There was a matching
age Murdoch MacKenzie there. Another inhabitant of that household was Susan
MacKenzie, who appears in this census at Achnahaird
51-58, she is listed as a widow, and Farmer of 51 acres. I think Susan was
Widow of George MacKenzie, a brother of Alexander and Murdoch.
Another brother of these MacKenzies, William, was Tacksman of Badentarbet
from 1825 to 1842. He was in the 1841 census at Badentarbet
41-1. In 1842 he and all his subtenants were removed bt the Factor, because
of repeated rent arrears. In this census he is Crofter of 1 & 3/4 acres at
Dornie
51-48.
Alexander McLeod Head Mar 72 Tenant
Ann Do Wife Mar 68
Angus Do Son Un 32 Ag Lab
Mary Do Daur Un 29 Domestic Servt
William Do Son Un 27 Fisherman
Alexander McLennan GrSon 8 Herdboy
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page 21 of Enumeration District 2. Alexander and Ann marked as born in Assynt, SutherlandShire, the rest in Coigach.
The death of Ann is registered at Achnahaird 1886, Widow of Alexander MacLeod. Her parents are noted as having been William MacLeod, Pensioner, and Christy, maiden surname MacLeod, Informant her son Angus. Her husband Alexander had death registered 1876 at Achnahaird, the registration notes his parents had been Angus MacLeod and Chirsty, maiden surname MacLeod.
In 1862 Alexander testified in "the Coigach Salmon Case", he stated;
"I was born in Assynt, and I came to Strathpolly when I was about 14 years old. I lived there for 21 years, after which I went to Achnahaird where I have been ever since."
Young Angus marries 22 November, 1866 in Assynt Parish to Jeane McLeod, they are in the 1871 census next to his parents at Achnahaird 71-89. The 1897 death registration of Angus notes his mother Ann, above, was Maiden Surname McLeod.
Not sure yet who Alexander McLennan's parents were.
Neil McLeod Head Mar 57 Tenant & Fisher
Margt. Do Wife Mar 35
Ann Do Daur 12 Scholar
Peggy Do Daur 10 Do
William Do Son 8 Do
Simon Do Son 6
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Mary McLeod Daur 3
Murdoch Do Son 4mo
Alexander Do Servt Un 31 Ag Lab
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on pages 21 and 22 of Enumeration District 2. All marked as born in Coigach.
Neil, Margaret, and Ann, were in the 1851 census with Margaret's MacRae family at Achduart 51-9. This family is in the 1871 census at Achnahaird 71-91.
Young Simon marries 8 March 1894 to Maggie Ross of Reiff (see Reiff 71-70).
Angus McLeod Head Mar 58 Tenant & Fisher
Anabella Do Wife Mar 52
Mary Do Daur Un 22 Tenants Daur
Jane Do Daur Un 18 Do Do
Roderick Do Son Un 15 Ag Lab
Christina Do Daur 12 Scholar
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page 22 of Enumeration District 2. All marked as born in Coigach.
In the 1851 census this family was at Achnahaird 51-50. In 1871 Anabella is a Widow, living with various relatives at Achnahaird 71-92.
The death of Angus is registered as 9 April, 1870 at Achnahaird, aged 69 years, his wife noted as Annabella MacLeod, and his parents noted as having been Angus MacLeod and Jane, Maiden Surname MacLeod, Informant his daughter Jane.
The death of Annabella is registered 1887 at Achnahaird aged 79 years, Widower of Angus MacLeod, her parents noted as having been Roderick MacLeod and Mary, maiden surname MacLeod.
The I.G.I. includes only one marriage that seems to match this family; 15 February, 1839 Angus McLeod married to Annabella MacKenzie at Assynt. Though the Maiden Surname for Annabella does not match this seems especially to fit, as the 1881 census gives Annabella's Parish of birth as Assynt. My guess is Angus earlier lived in the Strathpolly area of Coigach, where there were two Angus MacLeods in the 1798 Militia List, and the marriage was registered in Assynt as the families at Strathpolly attend church there, and guess the maiden surname for Annabella was mistaken in the register or transcription thereof.
In a tragic accident shortly before the next census, 17 February, 1871, a son of this family, Angus, with Angus and John MacKenzie from the next Household, Achnahaird 61-4, died when their boat was swamped returning from setting lobster creels, see the file at "Three young men drowned".
Roderick McKenzie Head Mar 42 Fisherman
Janet Do Wife Mar 44
Isabella Do Daur Un 17 Fishermans Daur
Angus Do Son 15
Anabella Do Daur 14 Scholar
Mary Do Daur 12 Do
Murdo Do Son 10 Do
John Do Son 8
Christina Do Daur 4
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page 22 of Enumeration District 2. Roderick was born in Assynt Parish of SutherlandShire, Janet marked as born in Lochbroom Parish, and their children in Coigach.
Janet's death is registered 1889, the registration notes her parents had been John MacLeod and Isabella, Maiden Surname MacIver.
Interesting that the 1871 census says everyone was born in Assynt!
Civil Registration of the birth of their daughter Christina 14 March, 1856 confirms that Janet's maiden surname was McLeod.
In a tragic accident shortly before the next census, 17 February, 1871, young Angus and John above, with another Achnahaird lad, Angus MacLeod from the previous Household, Achnahaird 61-3, died when their boat was swamped returning from setting lobster creels, see the file at "Three young men drowned".
Murdo McLeod Head Un 32 Fisherman
Eliza Do Sister Un 28 Domestic Servt.
Alexander Do Brother Un 26 Ag Lab
George Do Uncle Un 55 Do Do
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page 22 of Enumeration District 2. All marked as born in Coigach.
In the 1851 census this family was at Achnahaird 51-52 with parents Roderick and Margaret. In 1871 they are at Achnahaird
71-94.
The 1875 death registration of George notes parents had been Murdo MacLeod and Elizabeth, maiden surname MacKenzie, agreeing with the 1857 death registration of Roderick MacLeod, father of the siblings above.
1910 death registration of Elizabeth confirms names of the parents of the siblings.
Murdo McLeod Head Mar 62 Tenant
Mary McLeod Wife 57
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Henny McLeod Daur Un 32 Genl Servt
Donald Do Son Un 23 Fisherman
Christina Do Daur Un 20 Tenants Daur
Norman McLeod Visitor Un 19 Ag Lab
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on pages 22 and 23 of Enumeration District 2. Murdoch, Mary, and Henny marked as born in Assynt Parish of SutherlandShire, the rest born in Coigach.
Murdo's death is registered 1879 at Achnahaird, age 78 years, Mary's maiden surname noted as also MacLeod. His parents are noted as having been Donald McLeod and Henny, Maiden Surname McNicol.
Mary's death is registered 1887 at Achnahaird, aged 83 years, her parents noted as having been William MacLeod and Anne, maiden surname MacLeod, Informant her daughter Henny.
In the last census Norman was with his family at Achnahaird 51-56. He is in the 1871 census at Achnahaird 71-95. Norman is an ancestor of Maurice Keith French in New Zealand (CONTACT INFO)
Donald Morrison Head Mar 61 Tenant
Thomas Do Son Un 39 Shepherd
Duncan Do Son Un 23 Fisherman
Donald Morrison GrSon 7
Catherine McLean Servt Un 38 Domestic Servt
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page 23 of Enumeration District 2. All marked as born in
Coigach, except young Donald born in Assynt Parish of SutherlandShire.
This family was in the 1851 census at Achnahaird
51-60, with them then was Donald's now missing wife, Isabella Campbell.
Isabella is in this census with her Widowed daughter Christina ("Chirsty") at Polbain
61-15.
In the 1871 census this family is at Achnahaird
71-97, Donald is a Widower then, and Duncan is married with two young
daughters.
George McLeod Head Un 72 Tacksman
Ann McKenzie Servt Un 46 House Maid
John McLean Servt Un 35 Ploughman
Angus McLeod Servt Un 24 Do
Barbara McLeod Servt Un 26 Domestic Servt
Rodk. McKenzie Servt 14 Herdboy
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page 23 of Enumeration District 2. George and Ann were
born in Assynt Parish of SutherlandShire, the rest were born in Coigach.
The Cromartie book (SOURCE)
on page 237 says that George McLeod from Assynt became Tacksman (principle
Tenant) at Achnahaird in 1851.
George dies a few years after this census, his death registration includes
the following details;
Death registry #64/10 George McLeod, Tacksman, Single, About 81 yrs,
died 2 Jun 1864 at Achnahaird. Father; William McLeod, Tenant,
Deceased. Mother; Christina McDonald, Deceased. Informant; Murdo McLeod,
Nephew.
John McLean Head Mar 41 Shepherd
Jane Do Wife Mar 37
Hugh Do Son 15 Scholar
Donald Do Son 7
Rodk. Do Son 5
Kenneth Do Son 3
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page 23 of Enumeration District 2, following the 9
Households at Achnahaird.
Place of residence is listed as "Little Altandow", though the 1851 census has
this family listed as one of those at Achnahaird. All are marked as born at
Coigach, except Jane is marked as born at Lochbroom.
Roderick's birth is in the Civil Registration index as 24 January 1856,
Kenneth's as 19 February 1858, both list Jane's maiden surname as also being
McLean!
The birth of young Roderick is in the I.G.I. both as an extraction from the
Civil Registration index, and also as a Patron Submission, indicating there is a
Mormon somewhere climbing this family tree.
In 1871 at Tanera
71-3 is an 11 year old Kenneth McLean born at Achnahaird, visiting a McLean
family there. I think that is the 3 year old Kenneth above.
The death of Angus is registered at Achnahaird 1897 aged 63 year, married to
Jane, Maiden Surname McLeod, his parents noted as having been
Alexander McLeod and Ann, Maiden Surname McLeod. His
parents family (father missing) are in this census in the next Household at Achnahaird
71-90.
The I.G.I. lists the marriage 4 January, 1866 of Angus McLeod to Jeane McLeod
in Assynt Parish. Also listed is the birth registration 22 November, 1866 of
Angus to parents Angus McLeod and Jane McLeod, young Angus is with his
grandparents in the next Household.
Ann McLeod Wife Mar 72 Crofter's Wife
William McLeod Son Unm 33 Fisherman
Bell McLean Servant Unm 19 General Serv
Angus McLeod GranSon 4
Roderick McLeod Visitor unm 40 Fisherman
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on Page 19 of Enumeration District 2. Ann and Roderick marked as born in SutherlandShire, the others in Ross Shire.
Ann's missing husband Alexander was with this family in the 1861 census at Achnahaird 61-1.
The death of Ann is registered at Achnahaird 1886, Widow of Alexander MacLeod. Her parents are noted as having been William MacLeod, Pensioner, and Christy, maiden surname MacLeod, Informant her son Angus. Her husband Alexander had death registered as 17 June, 1876 at Achnahaird, aged 89 years, Informant also his son Angus. The registration notes his parents had been Angus MacLeod and Chirsty, maiden surname MacLeod.
Young Angus above is a grandson of Ann, his birth noted in the Civil Registration index as 22 November, 1866, parents Angus McLeod and Jane McLeod, that Angus (the father) was a son of Alexander an Ann, in the previous Household at Achnahaird 71-89.
Neil McLeod Head Mar 60 Crofter
Peggy McLeod Wife Mar 47
Ann do Daur Unm 22 General Servant
Maggy do Daur Unm 19 General Serv
Simon do Son Unm 15 Hird
William do Son Unm 17 Fisherman
Mary do Daur Serv 13 Nurse
Murdo do Son 10 Scholar
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on Page 19 of Enumeration District 2. All marked as
born in Ross Shire. Simon's occupation was first written as "Fisherman", then
crossed out.
Annabella McLeod Head W. 60 Crofter
Jean do Daur Unm 27 Domestic Serv
Rory do Son Unm 24 Farm Serv
Mary do Grandaur 8 Scholar
Angus do GranSon 5
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on Page 19 of Enumeration District 2. All marked as born in Ross Shire.
In the 1861 census Annabella's husband Angus was still alive, see Achnahaird 61-3. In the 1881 census Jean "Jane" has married Heugh MacLean, they are
living at Achnahaird 81-3 with three daughters and Jean's mother Annabella.
The death of Annabella is registered 1887 at Achnahaird aged 79 years, Widower of Angus MacLeod, her parents noted as having been Roderick MacLeod and Mary, maidem surname MacLeod.
Rory McKenzie Head Mar 50 Crofter
Janet do Wife Mar 50
Annabella do Daur Unm 24 Dressmaker
Mary do dur Unm 22 General serv
Murdo do Son Unm 20 Fisherman
Chirsty do Dau Unm 14 Domestic Servant
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on Page 19 of Enumeration District 2. All marked as
born in Sutherland Shire, except Chirsty having no place of birth marked.
Janet's death is registered as 1889 at Achnahaird, The registration notes her
parents had been John MacLeod and Isabella, Maiden Surname MacIver.
This family was in the 1861 census at Achnahaird
61-4. That and earlier censuses say only Roderick was born in Assynt, the
rest in Lochbroom. The family is in the 1881 census at Achnahaird
81-4.
Civil Registration of the birth of their daughter Christina ("Chirsty" above)
14 March 1856 confirms that Janet's maiden surname was McLeod.
Christy Mcleod Serv Unm 34 General Serv
Murdo McLeod Head Unm 40 Crofter
George do Serv Unm 80 Farmer's Servant
Alexander do Serv Unm 36 Crofter
Elisabeth Daur 38 Domestic Serv
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on Page 20 of Enumeration District 2. All are marked as born in Ross Shire.
This family was in the 1861 census at Achnahaird 61-5. In the 1881 census Murdo, Alexander, and Elizabeth, along with two nieces, are at Achnahaird 81-5.
It appears a little confusing because family relationships are not spelled out above, but from other referances, including the 1857 death registration of George's brother Roderick, it is clear Murdo, Alexander, Elisabeth, and possibly Christy were siblings, and George was their uncle.
The 1875 death registration of George notes parents had been Murdo MacLeod and Elizabeth, maiden surname MacKenzie, Informant was his nephew Murdo above.
1910 death registration of Elizabeth confirms names of the parents of the siblings as Roderick MacLeod and Margaret, maiden surname MacLeod.
Norman McLeod Head Unm 29 Farmer of 8 acres
Christy Mcleod Serv Unm 34 General Serv
Barbra do Visitor Unm 35 General Serv
Janet McLeod Visitor Unm 10 Scholar
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on Page 20 of Enumeration District 2. Norman and
Chirsty are marked as born in Ross Shire, Barbra and Janet at Sutherland Shire.
Norman was in the 1861 census as visitor to a McLeod family at Achnahaird
61-7.
A few months after this census, on 27 June 1871 at Lochinver across the Enard
Bay in Assynt Parish of Sutherlandshire, Norman marries Barbara Borthwick, who
shows up in this census as a servant a few Households away, see Achnahaird
71-98. Norman and Barbara have a child Janet born 30 July 1872 at
Achnahaird, then emigrate to New Zealand aboard the ship "Agnes Muir", where
they settled and had three more children. Norman and Barbara are ancestors of
Maurice Keith French who now lives in New Zealand; CONTACT
INFO.
Murdo McLeod Head Mar 73 Crofter
Mary do Wife Mar 60
Henny do Daur Unm 34 General Serv
Janet do Daur Unm 33 General Serv
Ann Morison GranDaur 6 Scholar
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on Page 20 of Enumeration District 2. All are marked as born in Sutherland Shire, except Ann Morison born in RossShire.
In the 1861 census this family was at Achnahaird 61-7, with them then as a visitor was Norman McLeod, who is in this census as Head of the previous Household at Achnahaird 71-95. In the 1881 census the family is at Achnahaird 81-7, Mary is Widowed by then.
Murdo's death is registered as 4 June, 1879 at Achnahaird, age 78 years, Mary's Maiden Surname noted as also MacLeod. His parents are noted as having been Donald McLeod and Henny, Maiden Surname McNicol.
Mary's death is registered as 23 January, 1887 at Achnahaird, aged 83 years, her parents noted as having been William MacLeod and Anne, maiden surname MacLeod, Informant her daughter Henny.
The birth of young Ann Morison above was registered 8 April 1864 as "Ann MacLeod", daughter of Janet (above), with no father listed. Morrison was not a common surname in Lochbroom Parish, I wonder if the father was one of the Morrisons in the next Household, Achnahaird 71-97?
Donald Morrison Head Widr 73 Farmer of 8 acres
Duncan do Son Mar 35 Shoemaker
Mary do Wife Mar 23
Isabella do Daur 2
Christy do Daur 4m
Isabella McLeod Serv. Unm 19 General Serv.
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on Page 20 of Enumeration District 2. All are marked
as born in Ross Shire.
Ths family was in 1861 at Achnahaird
61-8. Donald's wife Isabella was then visiting a Widowed daughter Christina
McKenzie at Polbain
61-15. Christina and her daughter are in this census at Polbain
71-20.
Cannot see this family in the 1881 census at Coigach.
Duncan Morrison married Mary Rae 26 March 1868 in the neighbouring Parish of Assynt. Mary was a daughter of John Rae, the sheep manager at Inverpolly (close to the Assynt Parish Boundary) and Hughina Sutherland. She was with her family in the 1861 census at Inverpolly 61-1, in this census that family is enumerated at Inverpolly 71-2.
Probably Ann Morison in the previous Household, Achnahaird 71-96, was related to this family.
Thomas McKenzie Head Mar 49 Farmer
John Do Son Unm 15 Scholar
Mary do Daur Unm 13 do
Donald do Son 11 do
Flora do Daur 6 do
Margaret do Daur 4
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Eliza McKenzie Daughter 5 mths
Alexr Sutherland Visitor 11 Scholar
John Blackburn Boarder Unm 28
Murdo McLeod Servant Mar 48 Farm Servant
John McLean Servant Unm 46 Shepherd
Ann McLeod Serv Unm 27 Cook
Barbra Borthwick Serv Unm 24 Nurse
Angus McLeod Serv Un 17 Herd
Margaret McKenzie Serv Unm 26 Housemaid
Notes on this Household:
This large Household is on pages 20 and 21 of Enumeration District 2.
The inhabitants come from various Counties; Thomas from Lochbroom in Ross-Shire, his children from Sutherlandshire, John Blackburn from Stirlingshire, Ann McLeod from Sutherlandshire, Barbra Borthwick from Caithness, and the rest from Ross-shire.
The index to Wills and Testaments on the website http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ shows Thomas Mackenzie, Farm Manager, Badentarbat, Coigach, died 14 October, 1879 at Sea, between Ullapool and Coigach. A terrible tragedy of four drownings, see the file at PAINFUL BOAT ACCIDENT. With him were two brothers and their first cousin from Polbain, see John and Malcolm McLean at Polbain 71-27, and young Murdo Shaw at Polbain 71-28.
The death registration for Thomas notes his wife Margaret was maiden surname Stewart, and that his parents had been John McKenzie, a crofter, and Mary, maiden surname McKenzie.
Thomas's wife missing on this census was Margaret Stewart. They were married 24 January, 1850 at Lochbroom, Thomas noted as an InnKeeper resident at Ardcharnich, and Margaret as resident at Lechmelm, daughter of James Stewart, a farmer resident in Perthshire. The I.G.I. includes birth of eight children to Thomas and Margaret, all listed as at Assynt;
James, born 31 March, 1853,
John, born 12 April, 1855,
Mary Helen, born 4 April, 1857. (See note that follows regarding her marriage to Hay MacKenzie),
Donald, born 5 April 1859,
Catharine, born 19 February, 1861,
Alexander, born 28 April, 1863 (died March 1863, buried at Lochinver with the stone noting his father Thomas at Achnahaird),
Lexy, born 8 June, 1865 (possibly "Flora" above?),
Margaret, born 2 January, 1867.
There was at least one more child, noted from his death registration;
Kenneth, born 1871 or 1872, died 9 January, 1875 at Achnahaird, aged 3 years.
Barbara Borthwick was from Berriedale in Caithness, her parents there were David Borthwick and Mary Ann Oliver.
A few months after this census, on 27 June 1871 at Lochinver across the Enard Bay in Assynt Parish of Sutherlandshire, Barbara marries Norman McLeod, who shows up in this census as a servant a few Households previous; see Achnahaird 71-95. Barbara and Norman have a child Janet born 30 July 1872 at Achnahaird, then emigrate to New Zealand aboard the ship "Agnes Muir", where they have three more children. Barbara and Norman are ancestors of Maurice Keith French who now lives in New Zealand; CONTACT INFO.
The book, "The Mackenzies of Ballone" (SOURCE), includes in the descent of that family Hay MacKenzie, son of the longtime Coigach Factor Kenneth MacKenzie, with the following note;
"Hay, born 25th October, 1846, succeeded his father at Morefield,
and as Banker at Ullapool. On 9th June, 1880, he married Mary Helen, daughter
of Thomas Mackenzie (Bad-an-Tairbeart), of Acha-na-h'Aird, Coigeach"
That source goes on to list the three children of Hay and Mary Helen, and three of their children. It also notes that Hay died at Edinburgh, 25 February, 1930. The placenames in the note indicate Mary Helen was from Achnahaird, and her father Thomas at Badentarbat. Hay MacKenzie, with his father Kenneth and other relatives is in this census at Kenachrine 71-1
Angus MacLeod Head Mar 49 Crofter
Jane do Wife Mar 44
Angus do Son Unm 14 Scholar
Christy do Daur 10 do
Alexr. do Son 8 do
Mary do Daur 5 do
William do Son 3
Anne do Mother Widow 83
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page 22 of Enumeration District 2. Jane and Anne listed as born in Assynt Parish, the rest in Lochbroom.
In the 1871 census Angus and "Jean" with two children were at Achnahaird 71-89. In 1891 Angus, Jane, and two of the children are at Achnahaird 91-10.
Anne with her husband not home was in the 1871 census at Achnahaird 71-90. The death of Anne is registered at Achnahaird as 21 October, 1886, aged 91 years, Widow of Alexander MacLeod. Her parents are noted as having been William MacLeod, Pensioner, and Christy, maiden surname MacLeod, Informant her son Angus. Her husband Alexander had death registered as 17 June, 1876 at Achnahaird, aged 89 yearsm Informant his son Angus. The registration notes his parents had been Angus MacLeod and Chirsty, maiden surname MacLeod.
The death of Angus is registered at Achnahaird as 31 August, 1897 aged 63 years, married to Jane, Maiden Surname McLeod, his parents noted as having been Alexander McLeod and Ann, Maiden Surname McLeod, Informant of the registration his son Alexander.
The I.G.I. lists the marriage 4 January, 1866 of Angus McLeod to Jeane McLeod in Assynt Parish. Also listed is the birth registration 22 November, 1866 of Angus to parents Angus McLeod and Jane McLeod.
The death of Christina is registered as 5 April, 1892, aged 21, unmarried, her parents noted as Angus McLeod and Jane, maiden surname McLeod, Informant her brother Alexander.
Heugh MacLean Head Mar 46 Fisherman
Jane Do Wife Mar 38
Catherine Do Daur 6 Scholar
Christy Do Daur 4 Do
Johan Do Daur 1
Annabella MacLeod MotherinLaw Wid 70
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration District 2, page 22. They were all marked as born at Lochbroom.
In the 1871 census Annabella was with Jane and another of her children, along with two grandchildren at Achnahaird 71-92. In 1891 the family is at Achnahaird 91-6.
The death of Annabella is registered as 2 January, 1887 at Achnahaird aged 79 years, Informant her son-in-law Hugh ("Heugh" above), Widower of Angus MacLeod, her parents noted as having been Roderick MacLeod and Mary, maidem surname MacLeod.
Roderick MacKenzie Head Mar 60 Crofter
Janet Do Wife Mar 68
Murdo Do Son Unm 28 Mason
Isabella Do Daur Unm 37
Mary Do Daur Unm 29 General Servant
Christy Do Daur Unm 24
Isabella Do GrandDaur 3
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration District 2, page 23. Roderick is marked
as born in the Parish of Assynt, Janet in Gairloch, and the rest born at
Lochbroom.
In the 1871 census this family was at Achnahaird
71-93. By 1891 Murdo has married to "Mary", and is at Achnahaird
91-7, his Widowed father and both Isabellas in the same house but with a
different Household number, Achnahaird
91-8.
Janet's death is registered as 23 February, 1889 at Achnahaird, age "77
years", Informant her son Murdo. The registration notes her parents had been
John MacLeod and Isabella, Maiden Surname MacIver.
It is likely the two Isabellas are mother and daughter, the younger in 1891
having surname "Fraser".
Civil Registration of the birth of their daughter Christina ("Christy" above)
14 March, 1856 confirms that Janet's maiden surname was McLeod.
Murdo MacLeod Head Unm 50 Fisherman
Alexr. Do Brother Unm 47 Fisherman
Elizabeth Do Sister Unm 49
Catherine Do Niece 12 Scholar
Annabella Do Niece 11 Do
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration District 2, page 23. They were all marked as born at Lochbroom.
Confusingly, the nieces names and ages correspond to two daughters of Alexander McLeod and Dolina (or "Diana") Mathers born in Lochbroom Parish 1 June, 1867 and 16 June, 1869, that couple also having twins Mitchel and John born 6 April, 1872, with the marriage of the couple registered 4 September, 1866 at Wick in CaithnessShire. Confusing as Alexander above is marked as unmarried in this, the 1871, and the 1891 censuses!
1910 death registration of Elizabeth confirms names of the parents of the siblings as Roderick MacLeod and Margaret, maiden surname MacLeod.
Alexander MacLeod Head Mar 40 Crofter
Margaret do Wife Mar 37
Murdo do Son 10 Scholar
Roderick do Son 6 do
Heneritta do Daur 8 do
Mary do Daur 6mon.
Kenneth do Servant Unm. 70 General Servant
Barbara do Daur 3
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page 23 of Enumeration District 2.
In the 1871 census this family was at Dornie
71-37, with them then was Alexander's father, and a 55 year old unmarried
uncle Kenneth, the Kenneth above.
In the 1891 census this family is at Achnahaird
91-4, Alexander is away from home that census.
Margaret was a McKenzie, she was also at Achiltibuie in the 1861 census with
her family, see Achiltibuie
61-6.
Alexander, Margaret, and young Murdo were ancestors of Kate Ferris, who now
lives on the Isle of Lewis (CONTACT
INFO). Kate has done lots of research on these people, and provides most of
the following info;
Alexander was born about 1842 at Old Dornie to Roderick MacLeod originally
from Strathpolly, and Roderick's wife Barbara.
Alexander and Margaret married 10 February, 1870.
Margaret's mother, Henrietta (Campbell) McKenzie, died 5 February, 1860, but
her father Hector McKenzie lived till 12 May, 1895, and is in this census at Achiltibuie
81-31 with three of Margaret's siblings and a sister-in-law.
Young Murdo above was born 14 November, 1870 at Dornie. He marries Margaret
Matheson of Tanera Mor in 1910 (see Tanera
81-13), and they are Kate's grandparents. Kate says her grandmother Margaret
died 30 June, 1959 at Brora, and Murdoch died 10 Dececember, 1961 at Brora. She
comments "Murdoch was a master shoemaker and excellent angler!"
Young Barbara above marries sometime after the 1891 census to John McLennan
of Reiff, who is in this census at Reiff
81-4.
Young Henrietta above is in the 1891 census as a visitor to the family at Polbain
91-88, no clear relationship between the familys.
The "General Servant", Kenneth MacLeod above, dies 1897 at Achnahaird, age
noted as 87 years. His parents were noted as having been Murdo
McLeod and Margaret, maiden surname Munro. Informant of the death
was Alexander above, noted as his Nephew. Alexander's father Roderick had been a
brother of Kenneth.
Mary MacLeod Head Wid 75 Crofter
Henny Do Daur Unm 40
Jessie Do Daur Unm 39
Anne Morrison GrandDaur Unm 16 General Servt.
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration District 2, page 23. All are marked as born in the Parish of Assynt, except Anne born at Lochbroom.
In the 1871 census this family was at Achnahaird 71-96, Mary's husband Murdo was Head of Household then. By 1891 Mary has also died, the other three are at Achnahaird 91-3.
Mary's death is registered as 23 January, 1887 at Achnahaird, aged 83 years, her parents noted as having been William MacLeod and Anne, maiden surname MacLeod, Informant her daughter Henny.
The birth of young Ann Morison above was registered 8 April 1864 as "Ann MacLeod", daughter of Janet ("Jessie" above), with no father listed. Morrison was not a common surname in Lochbroom Parish, and I wonder if the father was one of the Morrisons in the Household next to this one in the 1871 census at Achnahaird
71-97.
Kenneth MacLeod Head Mar 40 Ploughman
Ann Do Wife Mar 37
John Do Son 6 Scholar
Kitty Do Daur 6m
Christy MacLean Servt. Unm 18 General Serv.
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration District 2, page 24. They were all
marked as born at Lochbroom.
Cannot yet clearly find these people in earlier censuses, though there is a 7
year old Kenneth McLeod in the 1851 census at Achnancarnian
51-11 that might be him. In 1891 the family is at Achnahaird
91-2, that census has Ann born at Sutherland, Assynt.
Anna Lindsay Housekeeper Unm 27 Housekeeper of...
Catherine MacLeod Servant Unm 21 General Servant
Dolina Do Servant Unm 18 General Servant
Roderick Do Servant Unm 24 Farm Servant
Murdo Do Servant Unm 22 Shepherd
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration District 2, page 24. Anna is marked as
born at Clova in Forres, the rest marked as born at Lochbroom.
Cannot yet pick out these people in earlier censuses.
David Ross Head Mar 35 Farmer
Donald Do Father Widr 88 Retired Farmer
Christina Do Sister unm 40 Farmers Sister
Alexander McLeod Serv Unm 18 Farm Servant
Isabella MacLean Serv Unmn 17 Domestic Servant
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration District 2, page 1, address as
"Achnahaird Farmhouse" (presumably the place that was formerly home to the
Tacksmen of Achnahaird). David and Donald are marked as born in Ross,
Kincardine, Christina in England, the other two in Lochbroom Parish.
The birth of Ann Morison was registered 8 April 1864 as "Ann MacLeod",
daughter of Janet ("Jessie" above), with no father listed. Morrison was not a
common surname in Lochbroom Parish, and I wonder if the father was one of the
Morrisons in the Household next to this one in the 1871 census at Achnahaird
71-97.
Maggie McLeod Head Mar 47 Crofter's wife
Murdo Do Son Unm 20 Crofter's Son
Roderick Do Do Unm 16 Do. Do
Barbara Do. Daur 14 Scholar
Mary Do Do 10 Do
Hughina Do Do 8 Do
Duncan Do Son 7 Do
Maggie Do Daur 2
Alexander Do Son 2mos
Kenneth Do Serv " 80 Crofter's Servant
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration District 2, page 1. All are marked as born in Lochbroom Parish.
This family was in the 1881 census at Achnahaird 81-6 with Maggie's now missing husband Alexander as Head of Household.
Young Barbara marries sometime before the 1901 census to John McLennan of Reiff, he is in this census with his family at Reiff 91-32. In 1901 Barbara and John with two children are at Reiff 01-28.
The missing Alexander, Margaret ("Maggie" above), and young Murdo were ancestors of Kate Ferris, who now lives on the Isle of Lewis (CONTACT
INFO). Kate has done lots of research on these people, and provides most of the following info;
Maggie's mother died in 1860, but her father Hector McKenzie lived till 12 May, 1895, and is in this census at Achiltibuie 91-107 with various other relatives.
Young Murdo above was born 14 November, 1870 at Dornie. He marries Margaret Matheson of Tanera Mor in 1910 (see Tanera 81-13), and they are Kate's grandparents. Kate says her grandmother Margaret died 30 June, 1959 at Brora, and Murdoch died 10 Dececember, 1961 at Brora. She comments "Murdoch was a master shoemaker and excellent angler!"
The "Crofter's Servant", Kenneth McLeod above, dies unmarried 13 July, 1897 at Achnahaird, age noted as 87 years. His parents were noted as having been Murdo McLeod and Margaret, maiden surname Munro. Informant of the death was the missing husband in this Household, Alexander MacLeod, noted as his Nephew. Alexander's father Roderick had been a brother of Kenneth.
Murdo McLeod Head Unm 62 Crofter
Alexander Do Brother Unm 58 Crofter's brother
Eliza Do Sister Do 60 Crofter's sister
Katie Do Serv Do 23 Domestic Serv
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration District 2, page 2. All are marked as born in Lochbroom Parish.
This family was in the 1881 census at Achnahaird 81-5, Katie there noted as a neice of Murdo.
Possibly Katie was a daughter of Alexander, see notes with 1881 census.
Elizabeth's death is registered as 10 April, 1910 at Achnahaird, aged 84 years, unmarried, her brother Alexander the Informant. The registration notes parents of the siblings had been Roderick MacLeod and Margaret, maiden surname MacLeod.
Hugh McLean Head Mar 56 Crofter
Jane Do Wife Mar 48 Crofter's wife
Katie Do Daur Unm 15 Mothers Assistant
Christina Do Do Do 14 Scholar
Johan Do Do Do 11 Do
Angus Do Son 9 Do
Annie Do Daur 5 Do
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration District 2, page 2. All are marked as
born in Lochbroom Parish.
Murdo McKenzie Head Mar 39 Mason
Mary McKenzie Wife Mar 24 Mason's wife
Roderick MacKenzie Head Widr 70 Crofter
Bella Do Daur Unm 46 Crofter's Daughter
Bella Fraser GrandDaur 12 Scholar
Notes on this Household:
These Households appear in Enumeration District 2, page 2, sharing a
building. All except Roderick are marked as born in Lochbroom Parish, Roderick
at Sutherland, Lochinver. Roderick is also noted as deaf.
This family with Murdo then unmarried was in the 1881 census at Achnahaird
81-4.
Roderick's wife Janet had death registered as 23 February, 1889 at
Achnahaird, age "77 years", Informant Murdo. The registration notes her parents
had been John MacLeod and Isabella, Maiden Surname MacIver.
The death of Angus is registered at Achnahaird as 31 August, 1897 aged 63
year, married to Jane, Maiden Surname McLeod, his parents noted as
having been Alexander McLeod and Ann, Maiden Surname
McLeod, Informant of the registration his son Alexander.
The I.G.I. lists the marriage 4 January, 1866 of Angus McLeod to Jeane McLeod
in Assynt Parish. Also listed is the birth registration 22 November, 1866 of
Angus to parents Angus McLeod and Jane McLeod.
The death of Christina is registered as 5 April, 1892, aged 21, unmarried,
her parents noted as Angus McLeod and Jane, maiden surname McLeod, Informant her
brother Alexander.
Achnancarnian
Achnancarnian
consists of a few crofts on the path between Acheninver
and Achduart
on the south west coast of Coigach. Every listing seems to give it a slightly
different name;
Evander Campbell 45 Crofter
Murdoch do 14
Alexander do 5
Barbara do 15
Mary do 15
Flora do 9
Margaret do 3
Mary do 40
Notes on this Household:
All born in County. See note about placename at top
of file.
In 1851 this family is at Achnancarnian
51-11. That census lists the Parish of Evander's birth as Gairloch (the
Parish just south of Lochbroom).
The Parish Register records the marriage 22 January 1822 of Evander Campbell
resident at Badenscally to Mary McKenzie also resident there. Also registered is
the christening of Barbara Campbell to Evander 22 December 1822 at Badenscallie,
this and following censuses show Evander and Mary have seven children. Mary dies
sometime after the birth of their son Duncan in 1842, and Evander remarries 25
March 1847 to Flora McLeod from Reiff, a daughter of Murdo McLeod there. (cannot
see Flora in the 1841 census, but her family is at Reiff
41-7.
Young Mary above marries 2 March 1848 to Murdoch McLean from Achduart with
his occupation listed as "Labourer", and Mary resident at Acheninver, daughter
of Evander Campbell, Miller there. Murdoch is in this census with his family at
Achduart
41-3. In the 1851 census Mary and Murdoch with children and relatives are at
Achnancarian
51-10.
There is another Evander Campbell in the 1841 census! He is on the Isle
Ristol with a sister named Barbara and other relatives, at Ristol
41-1. Interesting those Campbells are listed in the 1851 census as
"MacIver"s, as a search of the web shows MacIver to be a sept of the Clan
Campbell, and mentions MacIver families in Gairloch used either surname in
different records. My guess is the Evander on Ristol is an uncle of the one in
this Household.
Murdo MacLean Head Mar 32 Subtenant of 1 and 1/2 Acres
Mary Do. Wife Mar 26
Alexander Do. Son 2
Mary Do. Daur 2mo
Janet Campbell Serv. U. 21 General Servant
Peggy Do. Sister in law 13 Scholar
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 4 of Enumeration District 7. No community name was
listed by the enumerator, but from earlier and later censuses I am sure this is
Achnancarnian! All are marked as born in Lochbroom.
Murdo was with his parents and siblings in the 1841 census at Achduart
41-3, that family is enumerated in this census at Achduart
51-6.
Mary was a Campbell, she and her sister Peggy above were with their parents
and siblings in the 1841 census at Achnancarnian
41-1. Their father Evander and his second wife are in this census in the
next Household at Achnancarian
51-11.
In the 1861 census this McLean family is enumerated at Acheninver
61-12.
The Parish Register includes the marriage 2 March 1848 of Murdoch McLean, a
labourer at Achduart, to Mary Campbell of Achininver, a daughter of Evander
Campbell, miller there.
There was a death registered 6 June 1856 at Camusnacarnean of a 15 month old
Barbara MacLean, parents were Murdoch McLean, and Mary (maiden surnamed
Campbell).
Evander Campbell Head Mar. 53 Miller
Flora Do. Wife Mar 40
Alexander Do. Son 15
Duncan Do. Son 9
Flora Stewart Serv. U. 44 House Servant
Kenneth MacLeod Visitor 7
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 4 of Enumeration District 7. No community name was
listed by the enumerator, but from earlier and later censuses I am sure this is
Achnancarnian. All are marked as born in Lochbroom, except Evander marked as
born at Gairloch.
In 1841 this family was at Achnancarnian
41-1, with Evander's first wife, Mary McKenzie, that couple was married 12
January, 1822. In 1861 the family is in the neighboring community at Acheninver
61-10.
Two daughters of Evander and his first wife, Mary and Peggy, were with this
family in the 1841 census, and are in this census in the previous Household, Achnancarian
51-10 where Mary is married to Murdoch McLean.
The marriage of Evander Campbell, miller resident at Badinscally, to Flora
McLeod, resident of Riff, daughter of Murdo McLeod there is registered 25 March,
1847.
Flora's Widowed father Murdoch McLeod and other relatives are in this census
at Reiff
51-72. Flora's sister Elizabeth has since the last census married Donald
McDonald of Reiff, and is at Reiff
51-87, Elizabeth and Donald are gt-gt-grandparents of myself, Donald
MacDonald-Ross (CONTACT
INFO). Another of Flora's sister's, Ann Urquhart, is at Reiff
51-83, Ann is a gt-gt-gt-grandmother of Roderick Dykes MacLeod in Scotland
(CONTACT
INFO), and Donald MacLeod in New Zealand (CONTACT
INFO). Another sister, Christina McKenzie is at Tanera
51-8. Murdoch MacLeod at Reiff
51-76 and George McLeod at Ardmair
51-41 are also brothers of Flora.
The 7 year old Kenneth McLeod above might be a nephew of Flora, I have not
yet clearly seen him in other censuses, though there is a 40 year old Kenneth in
the 1881 census at Achnahaird
81-8 that might be him.
John Campbell Head Mar 45 Tenant
Ann Do Wife Mar 39
Murdo Do Son 11 Scholar
Colin Do Son 8 Do
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Catherine Campbell Daur 6 Scholar
Donald Do Son 4
Ann Do Daur 1
Flora Stewart Sister 32 Tenantsisterinlaw
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on pages 21 and 22 of Enumeration District #1. All marked
as born at Coigach. Placename for this Household in 1871 given as
"Camasnacarian"; see note about placename at top
of file.
John Campbell and Ann Stewart were married 24 February 1859, also recorded
are births of seven of their children;
Murdoch, born 25 November, 1859,
Angus, born 9 July, 1861,
Colin, born 4 February, 1863,
Catherine, born 29 March, 1865,
Donald, born 2 November, 1867,
Ann, born 3 April, 1870,
Barbra, born 15 February, 1874.
A sister of Ann, Flora, is in the 1881 census at Altandhu
81-15, along with two unmarried siblings, and a son of John and Ann named
Angus, who was born 9 July 1861 (missing in this household though!)
Mary McLean Head W -Mar- 45 Annuitant
Alexr Do Son Unm 14 Shepherd
Cathrine Do Daur Unm 14 General Servant
Flora Do Daur 8 Scholar
Janet Do Daur 5 Do
Abie Do Daur 1 Do
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page 22 of Enumeration District #1. All marked as born
at Coigach. Placename for this Household in 1871 given as
"Camasnacarian"; see note about placename at top
of file.
In the 1861 census Mary was with her husband Murdo at Acheninver
61-12.
Mary's father Evander Campbell is two Households away in this census at Acheninver
71-99.
John Campbell Head M 56 Crofter
Ann do Wife M 49 Crofter's Wife
Colin do Son U 18 Labourer
Cathrine do Daur U 16 Scholar
Donald do Son 13 do
Ann do Daur 11 do
Barbara do Daur 7 do
Notes on this Household:
All born at Lochbroom. Placename for this Household in 1881 given as
"Cammasnacarrian"; see note about placename at top
of file.
Duncan McLeod Head Mar 51 Crofter & Drover
Maggy Do Wife Mar 35 Do Wife
Roderick Do Son Unm 13 Scholar
Kenneth Do Do 9 Do
Murdo Do Do 7 Do
Ellen Do Daur 4
Jessie Do Do 2
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page 4 of Enumeration District 1, all born at Lochbroom.
Placename for this Household in 1891 given as "Camusnacarrin"; see note
about placename at top
of file.
Ann Campbell Head W 58 Crofter
Collin Do Son Unm 27 Do Son
Donald Do Son Unm 23 Shepherd (unemployed)
Barbara Do Daur Unm 17 Crofters daur
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page 4 of Enumeration District 1, all born at Lochbroom.
Placename for this Household in 1891 given as "Camusnacarrin"; see note
about placename at top
of file.
In the 1881 census this family was at Achnancarian
81-2, Ann's husband John then alive and Head of Household. Ann was a Stewart
from Achiltibuie.
John Campbell and Ann Stewart were married 24 February, 1859, also recorded
are births of seven of their children;
Murdoch, born 25 November, 1859,
Angus, born 9 July, 1861,
Colin, born 4 February, 1863,
Catherine, born 29 March, 1865,
Donald, born 2 November, 1867,
Ann, born 3 April, 1870,
Barbra, born 15 February, 1874.
Three of Ann's unmarried siblings are in this census at Altandhu
91-43, in the 1881 census her son Angus was with them.
Badentarbet
Badentarbet
is a small community between Loch Bhatachan and Baden Bay. The name means either
"The thicket on the isthmus", or "the clump of the portage".
Besides the familys below, the Parish Register lists the following
christenings at Badentarbet I have yet to sort out;
Sibla MacLeod to Murdoch, christened 4 February, 1821,
William Mackenzie 55 Farmer
Catharine do 15
Margaret do 15
Susannah 14
Thomas Morison 15 M.S.
Duncan McLean 13 do.
Ann McLean 25 F.S.
Margaret do 15 do.
Notes on this Household:
All except William were born in the County.
William is "Tacksman", or principle tenant of Badentarbet in this census, a
position held since 1825-6. His parents were Roderick MacKenzie, the Tacksman of
Achnahaird, and Catherine Scobie, part of a well established family in Assynt
that had salmon fishing business in common with Roderick. In 1842 the Coigach
Factor removed William and his twelve subtenants because of persistant arrears
in rent, in 1851 the small crofting community had been replaced by a southern
shepherds family, and his sheep; see Badentarbet
51-21.
In the 1851 census William has been reduced to Crofter of 1 & 3/4 acres
at Dornie
51-48, his wife Elizabeth with him then, (shown to be born at Invercuddan in
Perth). A sad step down the social ladder for a man whose grandfather had been
warmly greeted by the Earl of Cromartie as "Cousin"!
William has three brothers (including George, another Tacksman) and other
relatives in this census at Achnahaird
41-11.
The Parish Register includes four christenings to William I am sure are part
of this family;
Catherine Scobie MacKenzie, christened 4 October 1823 at Inverpollie.
(above, named after her paternal grandmother)
Susanna Grace McKenzie, christened 7 December 1826 at Badentarbet.
Duncan John McGregor to "William McKenzie, Tacksman", christened 9
February 1829.
Abigail Ann Grant McKenzie, christened 8 April 1832 at Badentarbet.
Susanna married Kenneth McKenzie 1 April, 1846, his place given as "Torbreck,
Parish of Assynt", hers as "Isle of Ristol". They settled in Assynt, the IGI
shows two births to the couple there; William Angus born 18 January 1856, and
Elizabeth Margaret born 11 April, 1859. Kenneths death registered as 27 December
1892 at Torbreck aged 78 years notes his parents as having been John
McKenzie and Betsy maiden surnamed Scobie.
I think the Male Servant Thomas Morison is a son of Donald and Isabella in
the next Household (Badentarbet
41-2).
Donald Morison 40 Crofter
Isabella do 40
Cursty do 15
Jannet do 14
Hugh do 9
Duncan do 3
Notes on this Household:
All were born in the County.
In the 1851 census this family is at Achnahaird
51-60, with them then is a 21 year old daughter Mary not with them now.
The Parish Register includes the marriage 11 August 1820 of Donald Morison
Letter to Isobel Campbell "Breamore".
The Male Servant Thomas Morison in the previous Household (Badentarbet
41-1) is likely a son of Donald and Isabella.
Cursty above marries 18 January 1850 to Murdoch McKenzie who is in this
census with his family at Badentarbet
41-9. Chirsty and Murdoch are in the 1851 census at Polbain
51-34.
Isabella MacLean 35 Crofter
John do 10
Donald do 8
Kenneth do 6
Hector do 3
Notes on this Household:
All were born in the County.
This family is in the 1851 census at Badentarbet
51-20, with Isabella's marital status as "W.", I assume her husband died
within a few years before this 1841 census.
Mary Mackenzie 25 Crofter
Jannet do 20
Isabella Campbell 3
Flora Campbell 2
Notes on this Household:
All were born in the County.
When this family appears in the 1851 census at Tanera
51-12 Mary's missing husband John is also not home, and Mary's occupation is
listed as "Sailor's Wife". He must return from the sea sometimes though, as by
time of that census Mary has another two children!
John Campbell, a "seaman" or "sailor", has death registered 3 July, 1856 at
Tanera as a Seaman, aged 50 years, his parents noted as having been Hugh
Campbell and Isabella, Maiden Surname MacLeod, Informant was his Widow Mary
above, her own 1895 death registration refers to her husband as having been
"John Campbell, Seaman".
Mary was a MacKenzie from Altandhu, her father, stepmother, and siblings are
in this census at Altandhu
41-3, her 1895 death registration says her mother Flora's Maiden Surname had
been "MacKenzie", but I think that an error by the Informant, as her brother
Donald's own death registration 1862 at Altandhu gives surname as "MacLeod", and
that Informant was much closer to that generation.
Isabella marries William Matheson of Tanera 7 July 1859, William is in this
census as an 8 year old at Tanera
41-14. Isabella and William are in the 1881 census at Tanera
81-15, Isabella names one of her daughters Flora!
Rory MacLean 40 Crofter
Mary do 35
Catharine do 18
Ellen McLeod 80
Cursty McLean 3
Malcolm do 1
Notes on this Household:
All were marked as born in the County.
In the 1851 census this family is at Achnahaird
51-57, that census says Rory (as "Roderick") was born in the Parish of Lochs
on the Isle of Lewis, and Mary was born in Assynt.
Roderick "Rory" dies 19 March 1855 aged 70, 60 years in Coigach. His death
registration gives Mary's maiden surname as MacKenzie, names the three children
above aged then 17, 14, and 10, with Chirsty as "Christina". Also listed is his
birthplace as Stornoway, and his parents as Kenneth McLean and Catherine Smith.
Interesting that he was buried on Tanera, I can see no connection to families
there. Informant of his death was his Widow, Mary.
Ellen McLeod was mother of Mary, she is noted in Mary's 1879 death
registration, and that her husband had been Roderick McKenzie, a crofter.
Alexander McRae 40 Crofter
Margaret do 36
Isabella do 12
Hector do 10
Donald 8
Peggy do 5
Alexander do 2
Notes on this Household:
All were born in the County.
This family was earlier at Altandhu, Alexander MacRae is in the 1825 and 1826
Militia lists as resident there, and is listed as father in the christening of
Catharine there 24 April 1831. On Isle Ristol there is also a christening 10
December 1829 of an Isobel McRae to a father Alexander, likely that is Isabella
above. By 1851 Alexander and Margaret with four children are at Faochag
51-66, I think their son John is then the schoolteacher with two siblings at
Altandhu
51-92.
Murdoch McKenzie 60 Crofter
Isabella do 55
Murdoch do 30
Alexander do 24
Angus do 20
Mary do 18
Ann do 12 F.S.
Notes on this Household:
All were born in the County.
In the 1851 census this family is at Polbain
51-35. By then Murdoch has died, and Isabella's maiden surname is shown to
be MacLeod.
Young Murdo above marries 18 January 1850 to Chirsty Morrison, who is in this
census with her family at Badentarbet
41-2, they are then at Polbain
51-34.
Murdoch and Isabella through their son Alexander are ancestors of Sally Ann
Heys in Australia. Sally Ann has done lots of research on the descendants of
this family, and has a great webpage; (CONTACT
INFO).
Alexander marries in 1853 to Jemima Stewart who is in this census with her
parents and other relatives at Badenscallie
41-14.
Neil Campbell 30 Crofter
Katharine do 30
Alexander do 8
Ronalda(sp?) do 4
Isabella do 2
Kenneth do 3 months
Notes on this Household:
All were born in the County.
The name of the second child is not quite ledgible, however the 1851 census gives a matching age daughter named Rachel. I think the enumerator mistakedly listed Rachel as a boy in this census, probably at the time the original individual census schedules were transcribed and sent on.
In 1851 this family was at Dornie 51-49, two years after that they emigrated to Tasmania aboard the Sir Allan McNab, see McNab 517.
The Parish Register records that Neil Campbell, Tanera, married 5 January, 1832 to Catharine Campbell, resident Ullapool. Catharine's brother Duncan with his family is in this census at Ullapool 41-105, with them is a son Alexander, who takes the place of the Alexander above in the 1853 emigration.
Euphemia McLeod 40 Crofter
Christina do 18
Mary do 13
William do 9
Notes on this Household:
Only William is marked as born in the County.
This family is in the 1851 census at Badentarbet
51-23. That census gives Euphemia's place of birth as Parish of Kildonnan,
Sutherland, and Mary's as Glasgow in Lanark.
George McKenzie 45 Crofter
Peggy do 30
Mary Macdonald 15 F.S.
Notes on this Household:
All were born in the County.
The Parish Register includes the marriage 16 April 1823 of "George MacKenzie
Coast of Greenyard to Margaret McDonald Old Dornie". I was surprised to find on
the map of Gruinard Bay between Mungasdale and Laide there is a small village
named "Coast"!
I think Peggy was a sister of John MacDonald whose widow Janet Campbell is at
Badentarbet
41-14. Likely Mary above is a daughter of that family.
Isabella McKenzie 40 Crofter
Peggy do 15
Simon do 13
Donald do 8
Mary do 6
Colin do 4
Notes on this Household:
All were born in the County.
The marriage of Duncan McKenzie to Isobel McLeod, both from Badentarbet, was
registered 3 February 1819. Also registered were the following christenings to
Duncan McKenzie at Badentarbet;
John Macdonald 18 Crofter
Jannet do 40
Roderick do 10
Isabella do 14
Cursty do 8
-- page break
--
Katharine McDonald 6
Hannah do 2
Katharine Ross 60
Notes on this Household:
All were born in the County.
Janet "Jessy" and four of her children are in the 1851 census at Polbain 51-30. Her husband does not appear in later censuses, likely he died 1839-41.
The death of John is registered 1876 at Polbain, the registration notes parents were John MacDonald, letter carrier, and Jessie, maiden surname Campbell.
The O.P.R. includes mention of marriage 21 February 1820 of John McDonald Tanaray to Janet Campbell Dornie. I am sure that refers to this family, as by time of the 1871 census Janet is at Polbain 71-14, with the next household (on the same lot perhaps?) containing only an unmarried woman, named Margaret Campbell.
I think Peggy McKenzie at Badentarbet 41-12 is a sister of the missing John McDonald, and Mary there is another child of this family.
The Parish Register includes a few christenings registered to this family at Badentarbet;
Isabella MacLean Head W. 46 Pauper (General employer)
Kenneth MacLean Son 16 Do Son
Hector MacLean Son 13 Scholar
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page 6 of Enumeration District #. All born at Lochbroom.
This family was in the 1841 census at Badentarbet
41-5, with Isabella then as the Crofter, I assume her husband died shortly
before then. In 1861 Isabella and Hector are at Badentarbet
61-4.
Robert Mundell Head Mar 56 Shepherd
Janet Do. Wife Mar 46
Margaret Do. Daur. U 27 Do Daughter
James Do. Son 13
Barbara Do Daur 12
Christina Do. Daur 10
Walter Do Son 8
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page 6 of Enumeration District #. Robert and Janet both
born at Dumfries; he at Hulton(sp?), and she at Kirkunhill(sp?). Margaret was
born at Crawford in Lanark, the rest at Lochbroom.
George Nicol Head Mar 30 Salmon Fisher
Mary Do. Wife Mar 28
Jane Do Daur 1
Eliza Do. Daur 2 Mo.
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page 6 of Enumeration District #. George and Mary both
marked as born at Aberdeen; he at Old Machar, she at Loggy. Their daughters both
born at Lochbroom.
The Parish Register records the birth of Eliza 5 February 1851, and her
christening 23 February 1851. The handwritting for Mary's maiden surname is
given in that registration, it is smudged, but looks to be "Scott", might also
be "Holt". Also listed was George's Occupation; "Manager".
Euphemia MacLeod Head W. 60 Cotter
Mary MacLeod Daur. U. 22 Do Daught.
Margaret Campbell Visitor U 40 Servt at Home
End of Badentarbet
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page 6 of Enumeration District #. Euphemia born at
Kildonnan in Sutherland, Mary born at Glasgow in Lanark, and Margaret born in
Lochbroom. Margaret's Occupation was crossed out after being written!
Catherine Urquhart Wife Mar. 34 Wife of a Sheepfarmer
George Do Son 14 Scholar
Catherine Do Daur. 12 Do
Alexander Do Son 7 Do
Donald Do Son 7 Do
John Do Son 2
Andrew Do Son 9mo
Angus McLeod Servt. Un 23 Shepherd
Mary Do Do Un 17 Domestic Servt.
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page 1 of Enumeration District #2. Catherine and her four oldest children marked as born at Kiltearn RossShire, the rest born at Coigach.
Catherine's missing husband is Duncan, the I.G.I. records the marriage 3 April, 1846 at Alness of Duncan Urquhart to Catherine MacKintosh. Also recorded
are births of two of their children at Lochbroom;
John Scorgie Lodger Un 47 Fisherman
Thomas Wilson Lodger Un 22 Cooper
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page 1 of Enumeration District #2. The right hand side of my photocopy is missing, but it looks like John was born in AberdeenShire at Udnay..., and Thomas was born at Kent in England.
This family was in the 1851 census at Badentarbet 51-20. They are the last remaining original inhabitants of Badentarbet, since the village was cleared in 1842.
By 1871 Hector has married, he with his wife, three children, and his mother "Bell" is at Polbain 71-4 (In that year the Badentarbet families were enumerated with those at Polbain).
Civil Registration Index records the marriage 5 September 1866 at Wick, Caithness of Hector McLean and Ann McIntosh. The births of four of their children starting in 1867 are registered at Lochbroom.
Hector McLean Head Mar 55 Pauper
Annie Do Wife Do 50 Pauper's Wife
Malcolm Do Son Unm 22 Fisherman
John Do Do Do 12 Scholar
John Do Do 9 Do
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page 18 of Enumeration District #2. Annie marked as born at Sutherland, Edrachiles, the rest at Lochbroom.
Have not yet identified this family in the 1881 census, but in 1871 they were at Polbain 71-4, there were no separate listings that year for Badintarbit, so that Polbain Household might have been Badintarbit.
Hector was the last remaining original inhabitants of Badentarbet, since the village was cleared in 1842.
Civil Registration Index records the marriage 5 September, 1866 at Wick, Caithness of Hector McLean and Ann McIntosh. Also recorded are the births of four of their children at Lochbroom;
Betsy, born 18 June, 1867 ("Betty" in 1871),
Malcolm, born 28 February, 1869,
Elizabeth, born 10 January, 1871 ("Bell" in 1871),
William Rae Head Mar 55 Salmon Fisher
Catherina Do Wife Do 55 Fisherman's Wife
Isabella Do Daur Unm 29 Housemaid (Dom) Serv.
Robert Do Son Unm 22 Salmon Fisher
Catherina G. Do Daur Do 20 Housemaid (Dom) Servant
Christina L. Do Do Do 18 Mother's Assistant
Annie Do Do Do 16 Scholar
Maggie Do Do Do 15 Scholar
Maxwell A. Do Do Do 13 Do
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page 18 of Enumeration District #2. William marked as born at Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen, Catherina (the wife) at Edinburgh, Leith, all the children in Argyleshire; Isabella, Robert, Christina, Maggie, and Maxwell at Campbelton, Catherina and Annie at Southend. I wonder if the enumerator was mistaken in noting Maxwell as a daughter, rather than a son.
The I.G.I. notes births of several of the children, suggesting Catherina's maiden surname was "Gordon", and notes marriage 16 November, 1860 at Edinburgh.
Alexander McDonald Head Unm 34 Shepherd
Alexander Do Father Widr 85 Retired Shepherd
Alexander Fraser brotherinlaw Mar 31 Shepherd
Christina Do Sister Do 28 Shepherd's Wife
Annie McDonald Neice Unm 14 Scholar
Jessie McLeod Serv Unm 22 General Servant (Domestic)
Scott Rae Boarder Do 27 GameKeeper
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page 18 of Enumeration District #2, address as "Farm House". The hard line above Scott Rae's name indicates though living in the same house he was not a member of the Household. All are marked as born at Lochbroom, except Annie at Ireland.
In the 1881 census this family was at Gruinard House, in 1871 at Kildonan House.
Murdo's death is registered 1879 at Achnahaird, age 78 years, Mary's maiden surname noted as also MacLeod. His parents are noted as having been Donald McLeod and Henny, Maiden Surname McNicol.
Mary's death is registered 1887 at Achnahaird, aged 83 years, her parents noted as having been William MacLeod and Anne, maiden surname MacLeod, Informant her daughter Henny.
Ann above was mother of the other MacLennans, her age likely greater than the
50-54 years old shown here. The 1894 Death Registration of her son Donald shows
her Maiden Surname was MacLean, she had first been married to a MacLeod, then to
an Alexander MacLennan.
Ann's late husband, Alexander MacLennan, a Blacksmith from Garve, settled in
Coigach first at Reiff, with his son John (see Reiff
41-19), the two of them are at Reiff in the 1798 Militia List. Alexander is
noted by descendants as remarried there to Ann McLean from Altandhu, with three
more children before moving to Camuscoille.
Donald MacLeod (CONTACT
INFO), and Roddy MacLeod (CONTACT
INFO), are descended from Alexander's son John who remained at Reiff and
raised a family there. They have lots of info on the family at Camuscoille as
well though.
Young Peggy MacLean is still with this Household in the next census, likely
she was an orphaned gt-neice of Ann.
This family was in the 1841 census at Camuscoille 51-63, Donald missing then.
Donald's death is registered as happening 1862, Informant his brother George. The registration notes Margaret as Maiden Surname Nicholson, and notes his parents had been Donald MacLean and Ann, Maiden Surname MacLeod. His sister Isabella is in this census at Reiff 41-13.
Ann MacLean Head W. 80 Crofter of 2 Acres
Christy MacLennan Daur U 45
Alexander Do. Son U 43 Fisher
Donald Do Son U 39 Fisher
Peggy MacLean GrandDaur U. 17
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page 19 of Enumeration District 8. All marked as born in
Lochbroom.
Ann above was mother of the other MacLennans, the 1894 Death Registration of
her son Donald (above) shows her Maiden Surname was MacLean, she had first been
married to a MacLeod, then to an Alexander MacLennan.
Ann's late husband, Alexander MacLennan, a Blacksmith from Garve, settled in
Coigach first at Reiff, with his son John (see Reiff
51-77), the two of them are at Reiff in the 1798 Militia List. Alexander is
noted by descendants as remarried there to Ann McLean from Altandhu, with the
three children above before moving to Camuscoille.
Donald MacLeod (CONTACT
INFO), and Roddy MacLeod (CONTACT
INFO), are descended from Alexander's son John who remained at Reiff and
raised a family there. They have lots of info on the family at Camuscoille as
well though.
Margaret MacLean Head Mar 62 Crofters Wife
Ann MacLean Daur. U. 30
Norman Do Son U. 25 Fisher
Donald Do Son U 28 Fisher
Alexander Do. Son U. 23 Fisher
Euphemia Do. Daur. U. 20
Murdoch Do Son U 17
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page 19 of Enumeration District 8. All marked as born in
Lochbroom, except Margaret born at Assynt.
This family was in the 1841 census at Camuscoille
41-4. Margaret's missing husband is Donald McLean, he is with the family in
the next census at Camuscoille
61-1.
Donald's death is registered as happening 1862, Informant his brother George.
The registration notes Margaret as Maiden Surname Nicholson, and notes his
parents had been Donald MacLean and Ann, Maiden Surname MacLeod.
Duncan MacLean Head Mar 53 Crofter of 2 acres
Margaret Do Wife Mar 47
John Do Son U. 21 Fisher
Norman Do. Son 12
Ann Do. Daur 10
Joanna Do Daur 8
End of Cammascoille
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page 19 of Enumeration District 8. All marked as born in Lochbroom, except Margaret born at Assynt.
In the 1841 census this family was at Achnahaird 41-10 with a couple of McLeods. In 1861 they are at Camuscoille 61-3 with a son Murdo not present here.
Donald McLean Head Mar 75 Tenant
Margt. Do Wife Mar 73 Tenants Wife
Donald Do Son Un 37 Tenants Son
Alexander Do Son Un 31 Do Do
Ann Do Daur Un 29 Tenant's Daur
Effy Do Daur Un 26 Do Do
Murdoch Do Son Un 24 Ag Lab
Mary McLean Visitor Un 58 Wife of a Tenant
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page 20 of Enumeration District 2. All marked as born in Coigach, except Margaret and Mary born in Assynt. Yes, the Enumerator did list Mary the "Wife of a Tenant" with marital condition as unmarried, probably an error.
In the 1851 census this family was at Camuscoille 51-63, with Donald missing from home then.
Donald's death is registered as happening 19 December, 1862, Informant his brother George. The registration notes Margaret as Maiden Surname Nicholson, and notes his parents had been Donald MacLean and Ann, Maiden Surname MacLeod.
Alexander McLennan Head Un 57 Tenant & Fisherman
Christina McLennan Sister Un 55 Tenants Sister
Ann Do Sister Un 40 Genl Servt
Donald Do Brother Un 38 Ag Lab
Mary McLeod Servt Un 30 Domestic Servt
Catherine Do Servt Un 14 Do Do
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page 21 of Enumeration District 2. All marked as born in Coigach.
In the 1851 census this family was at Camuscoille 51-62 with Ann, mother of these siblings, as Head of Housefold, in 1871 they are at Camuscoille 71-86.
Parents of these siblings had been Alexander MacLennan, a blacksmith from Garve in Contin Parish, and Ann MacLean from Altandhu. It had been a second marriage for both; with Alexander from Garve had come son John (both at Reiff in the 1798 Militia List), who married and had his own family at Reiff, see Reiff 61-15. Ann had been first married to a MacLeod, as noted in the 1894 Death Registration of her son Donald (above). Alexander is noted by descendants as remarried at Reiff to Ann McLean from Altandhu, with the three children above before moving to Camuscoille.
Donald MacLeod (CONTACT INFO), and Roddy MacLeod (CONTACT INFO), are descended from Alexander's son John who remained at Reiff and raised a family there. They have lots of info on the family at Camuscoille as well though.
Duncan McLean Head Mar 63 Tenant
Margt. Do Wife Mar 58 Tenants Wife
John Do Son Un 30 Fisherman
Norman Do Son Un 23 Do
Murdo Do Son Un 28 Do
Ann Do Daur Un 21 Tenants Daur
Hannah Do Daur Un 19 Do Do
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page 21 of Enumeration District 2. Alexander and the
children marked as born in Coigach, Margaret born in Assynt.
Norman McLean Head Unm 28 Fisherman
Margaret McLean Mother W. 70 General Servant
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page 18 of Enumeration District 2. Both marked as born
in RossShire. (Other censuses show Margaret as born in Assynt).
Margaret's husband Duncan was Head of Household in the 1861 census at Camuscoille
61-3, with them then was Norman and four other children.
One of Margaret's children, Ann is not here in this census but before 1881
she marries Murdo MacLeod who is in this census with his family at Polbain
71-26, and in the 1881 census they have Margaret living with them at Polbain
81-20.
In the 1881 census Norman has married Mary (?), and is with her and a two
month old son Duncan at Camuscoille
81-3.
Margaret McLean Mother W. 80 formerly Domestic Serv
Ann do Daur Unm 54 General Swev
Donald McLeod Servant Mar 32 Farm Servant
Effie McLeod Wife Mar 40
John do Son 4
Mary do Daur 2
Lexy do Daur 5m.
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page 18 of Enumeration District 2. All marked as born in
RossShire, except Margaret McLean and Donald McLeod born at SutherlandShire.
Donald MacLeod Head Mar 43 Fisherman
Euphemia Do Wife Mar 45
John Do Son Unm 14 Scholar
Mary Do Daur 12 Do
Donald Do Son 7 Do
Margaret MacLean MotherinLaw Wid 95
Anne Do SisterinLaw Unm 60
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration District 1, page 21. They were all
marked as born at Lochbroom except Donald MacLeod and Margaret MacLean who are
both marked as born in the Parish of Assynt. Margaret MacLean is marked as
blind.
Young Donald MacLeod above was was born at Camuscoille 19 August 1873. He was
a grandfather of Donald MacLeod who now lives in New Zealand (CONTACT
INFO). Among info Donald has sent regarding the family is that Margaret
MacLean was originally a Nicolson from Culkean in Assynt.
Alexander MacLennan Head Unm 75 Crofter
Donald Do Brother Unm 50 General Labourer
Christy Do Sister Unm 76 Pauper
Ann Do Sister Unm 72 Do
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration District 1, page 21. They were all
marked as born at Lochbroom.
In the 1871 census this family was at Camuscoille
71-86, Alexander was not present then. In the 1891 census Alexander again
missing (dead?) the family is at Camuscoille
91-12.
Norman MacLean Head Mar 43 Crofter
Mary Do Wife Mar 24
Duncan Do Son 2m
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration District 2, page 21. They were all marked as born at
Lochbroom.
In the 1871 census Norman was unmarried, living with his Widowed mother Margaret at Camuscoille
71-87, Mary was a MacLeod from Faochag, her mother and other family members are in
this census at Faochag 1. In the 1891 census this family is at Camuscoille
91-11.
Norman's mother Margaret, sister Ann and brother-in-law Murdo MacLeod are in this census
at Polbain 81-20.
Norman MacLean Head Mar 53 Crofter
Mary Do Wife Do 37 Crofter's wife
Duncan Do Son 10 Scholar
Murdo Do Do 8 Do
John Do Do 6 Do
Donald Do Do 4
Alexander Do Do 1
John MacLeod Visitor Mar 75 Crofter
Bella Do Do Do 70 Crofter's wife
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration District 2, page 3. They were all marked as born at Lochbroom.
In the 1881 census this family was at Camuscoille 81-3. The visiting MacLeods were Mary's parents, in 1881 Bella with other family members was at Faochag 1.
Donald McLeod Head Widr 50 Crofter
Mary Do Daur Unm 22 Crofter's daughter
Donald Do Son Do 17 Do son
Annie MacLean sister in law Do 70 Pauper
Christina MacLeod Visitor Do 31 Domestic Serv
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration District 2, page 3. Donald marked as
born at Sutherland, Lochinver, the rest at Lochbroom.
In the 1881 census this family was at Camuscoille
81-1, Donald's wife Euphemia then alive.
Donald MacLeod above was was born at Camuscoille 19 August 1873. He was a
grandfather of Donald MacLeod who now lives in New Zealand (CONTACT
INFO).
Culnacraig
Culnacraig
means "Behind or back of the rock or cliff", an appropriate name, as the village
is set between Lochbroom and the cliff face of Ben More Coigach, which rises to
a spectacular 2438 feet!
Apart from the census transcripts, most of the following info was emailed to
me by David Ferris (CONTACT
INFO), who extracted it from a book entitled "People and Settlements in
North West Ross" by John R Baldwin (SOURCE).
Most of the family information in that book seems to have come from Donald
MacLeod of Culnacraig, who died there in 1992 aged 94! I have edited in
information and links from the census transcriptions, and family information
from a Culnacraig descendant, Heather Munsel in Arizona.
David also sent the following lists of lotters at Culnacraig (I think it also
came from Baldwin's book);
Roderick MacLeod 60 Crofter
Murdoch do. 30
Alexander do. 35
Katharine do. 60
Katharine do 20
Notes on this Household:
All born in RossShire.
Donald in the book also said that Ruaridh Og Macleod was gt grandfather of his neighbour Christie Macleod. (related to Murdo Macleod Dhu). Ruaridh is the gaelic form of the name Roderick, and Og means younger.
Roderick's father, another Roderick, and brother Neil with other relatives is in this census at Culnacraig 41-4, and Barbara MacLeod in the next Household, Culnacraig 41-3, is a sister.
Murdoch MacLeod 70 Crofter
Roderick do. 35
Kenneth do 30
John do. 25
Alexander do. 2
Barbara do. 35
Ann do. 20
Mary do. 4
Margaret do. 70
Malcolm MacLean 15 M.S.
Notes on this Household:
All born in RossShire, except Margaret.
This family is in the 1851 census at Altandhu
51-107, Margaret dies before then, as Murdoch is listed the Widowed Head of
Household. That and later censuses show that Roderick and Barbara were husband
and wife.
The Parish Register includes two christenings at Culnacraig that might refer
to this family;
Barbara MacLeod to Murdoch, christened 8 January, 1821,
Anne MacLeod to Murdoch, christened 4 May, 1821.
Murdoch, Margaret, Roderick, Barbara, and Alexander are ancestors of Kate
Ferris who lives on the Isle of Lewis (CONTACT
INFO). Kate has provided lots of info on this family!
Kate passes on details from Murdoch's death registration and other research
she has done;
Murdoch above was born about 1772 at Strathpolly as a son of Roderick McLeod
and Catherine McLeod there, and died 11 February, 1855 at Altandhu after living
five years there, his wife had been Margaret Munro (the Margaret above).
Children of Murdoch and Margaret were;
Roderick, born 1805 at Strathpolly (above),
Christina, born 1807,
Mary, deceased at 33 years in 1842. (Mary is a Widow with two children in
this census at Altandhu
41-7),
Kenneth, born 1811 (Informant on his father's death reg), died unmarried
13 July, 1897, aged 87 years at Achnahaird,
John, born 1817,
Ann, born 1815, died 1819,
Ann, born 1819.
There is a second Murdoch of similar age in this census at Culnacraig
41-5, whose death registration also names parents as having been a Roderick
MacLeod and Catherine, Maiden Surname MacLeod. In the Coigach records there are
several cases where two sons or two daughters had the same forename, a sort of
honour naming, and I think that is likely the situation in this case, the
Katharine in that Household being mother of both Murdochs.
Barbara's death was registered as happening 25 August, 1867 at Old Dornie,
the registration lists her parents as having been Roderick MacLeod and Mary
Graham, and lists her husband Roderick then as a "Tacksman". Her father Roderick
is still alive in this census, in the next Household at Culnacraig
41-4, with him is Neil, a brother of Barbara, another brother, Roderick in
the previous Household at Culnacraig
41-2.
Kate lists the children of Roderick and Barbara as;
Catherine, born 1833,
Duncan, born 1836,
Mary, born 1837,
Alexander, born 1842 at Old Dornie (Kate's ancestor),
Roderick MacLeod 85 Crofter
Neil do 35
William do 10
Roderick do 7
John do 5
Ann do 35
Mary do 9
Henny do 2
Notes on this Household:
All born in RossShire, except Roderick the father.
This family is in the 1851 census at Culnacraig 51-3, by then Roderick has died, and Neil is the Tenant.
Death of Ann is registered as 16 January, 1885 at Culnacraig, aged 78 years, wife of Neil MacLeod, her parents had been Roderick MacLeod, and Mary, maiden surname MacLeod, Informant her son William.
Neil aboves death was registered as 1886 at Culnacraig. The registration confirms his wife Ann (above) had been maiden surname MacLeod, and his parents had been Roderick MacLeod and Mary, Maiden Surnamed Graham.
These were "Dhu" MacLeods, Roderick was father of the Roderick at Culnacraig 41-2, and of Barbara in the previous Household at Culnacraig 41-3.
Murdoch and Roderick not born in the County, the rest born in RossShire. I
assume Roderick was a brother of Murdoch.
Murdoch is listed as a Widower in the 1851 census at Culnacraig
51-1. That census shows the second Katharine above is his sister. In that
census Murdo and his sister Catharine are living with Murdo's son Roderick, and
Rodericks wife Barbra and children.
Looks probable the older Katharine was mother of Murdoch, the younger
Katharine, and the older Roderick.
Murdo Bain Macleod (1776-1863) was born somewhere between Inverpolly and
Lochinver. The book says he had three sons born in the Lodge area of Inverpolly,
which by time of this census held only a Shepherd and his family, see Shepherd
Stations. This census also says the son Murdoch was not born in RossShire.
The named sons were;
Roderick, (1815-1857, emigrated to N.Z., and died there of tuberculoses,
next census at Culnacraig
51-1,
Murdo, born 1816, christened 7 September, 1817 at Culnacraig, died 1897,
next census at Culnacraig
51-1,
Donald, born 1816, christened 7 September, 1817 at Culnacraig, died 1898,
1861 census at Culnacraig
61-1, twin of Murdo.
There is a second Murdoch of similar age in this census at Culnacraig
41-3, whose death registration also names parents as having been a Roderick
MacLeod and Catherine, Maiden Surname MacLeod. In the Coigach records there are
several cases where two sons or two daughters had the same foreme, a sort of
honour naming, and I think that is likely the situation in this case.
Murdo McLeod Head Widr. 70 Subtenant (of 2 Acres)
Roderick Do. Son Mar. 36 Fisherman
Murdo Do. Son U. 33 Fisherman and Ag. Lab.
Barbra Do. Daur in Law Mar. 35
Henny Do. Grand Daur 7 Scholar
Murdo Do. Grandson 4 Scholar
Angus Do. Grandson 2
Roderick Do. Grandson 1mo
Catharine Do. Sister U. 68 Pauper
Donaldina Do. Serv. U. 17 House Serv.
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 1 of Enumeration District 7. No community name was
listed by the enumerator, but from later censuses I am sure this is Culnacraig.
All are marked as born in Lochbroom, except the older Murdo, who is marked as
born in Assynt.
In the 1861 census Murdo, his sister Catharine, and his son Murdo are at Culnacraig
61-2. The previous Household in that census (Culnacraig
61-1), has the family of Murdo's son Donald, and the one following, Culnacraig
61-3, has the family of Roderick and Barbara above, with Barbara as a Widow
of a few years.
Murdoch's 1863 death registration aged 87 years notes his parents had been
Roderick MacLeod and Catherine, Maiden Surname MacLeod, and he was Widower of
Henny MacLeod, The 1897 death registration of his son Murdoch confirms his wife
had been Henrietta, Maiden Surname McLeod.
The book says Roderick emigrated to New Zealand and died there of
tuberculoses in 1857, however I think it looks likely he died at Culnacraig, and
his Widow and children emigrated after the 1861 census.
Catharine MacLeod Head W. 57
Robert Do. Son U 24 Subtenant of 4 Acres
Isabella Do. Daur. U 21 Dress Maker
Catharine Do. Daur. 15 Scholar
Flora Do. Daur. 11 Scholar
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 1 of Enumeration District 7. No community name was
listed by the enumerator, but from earlier and later censuses I am sure this is
Culnacraig. All are marked as born in Assynt, except Flora born in Lochbroom.
In the 1841 census this family was at Kenachulish
41-1 with Catharine's husband Niel and nine children (not including Robert).
In 1861 census the family is at Culnacraig
61-4.
Catherine was gt-gt-gt-grandmother of Heather Munsel who lives in Arizona.
Heather has told me that Catherine's maiden name was Matheson, and confirms
her husband's first name had been Neil. Her daughter Flora above marries
Roderick MacLeod, a son of the next Household at Culnacraig
51-3, who was also son of a Neil MacLeod!
Ann MacLeod Wife Mar 46
William Do. Son U 21 Fisherman and Ag. Lab.
John Do. Son 14
Janet Do. Daur. 9
Murdina Do. Daur. 6
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 1 of Enumeration District 7. No community name was listed by the enumerator, but from earlier and later censuses I am sure this is Culnacraig. All are marked as born in Lochbroom.
In the 1841 census this family was at Culnacraig 41-4 with Ann's now missing husband Niel, and the head of Household Neil's father Roderick. In the 1861 census this family is at Culnacraig 61-7.
Death of Ann is registered as 16 January, 1885 at Culnacraig, aged 78 years, wife of Neil MacLeod, her parents had been Roderick MacLeod, and Mary, maiden surname MacLeod, Informant her son William.
Neil's death was registered as 1886 at Culnacraig. The registration says Ann had been Maiden Surname MacLeod, and his parents had been Roderick MacLeod and Mary, Maiden Surnamed Graham.
Ann was gt-gt-gt-grandmother of Heather Munsel who lives in Arizona.
Heather has told me that a son of Ann named Roderick marries Flora MacLeod, who is a child in the previous Household; Culnacraig 51-2.
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Murdo MacLeod Head Mar. 41 Subtenant (of 2 Acres)
Ann Do. Wife Mar. 36
Duncan Do. Son 12 Scholar
Hellen Do. Daur. 6 Do.
Roderick Do. Son 5
John Do. Son 2
Donald Do. Son 2mo
Hana Do. Serv. U. 16 General Servant
Catharine Do. Visitor W. 71 Pauper
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 2 of Enumeration District 7. No community name was listed by the enumerator, but from earlier and later censuses I am sure this is Culnacraig! All are marked as born in Lochbroom.
Murdo was in the 1841 census at Culnacraig 41-2 with his parents and two siblings.
In 1861 this family is at Culnacraig 61-6. One of the children in that census was born after the start of civil registration, and shows Ann's maiden surname to be Stewart.
The death of Murdo is registered 1890 at Culnacraig, married to Ann Stewart, parents had been Roderick MacLeod and Mary, maiden surname MacLeod.
Donald McLeod Head Mar 40 Fisherman
Margaret Do. Wife Mar 34
Roderick Do. Son 5
Hannah Do. Dau 4
Duncan Do. Son 2
John Do. Son 1mo
Anabella Do. Servant 16 Domestic Servant
Notes on this Household:
All born at Lochbroom.
Donald is a son of Murdoch "Bain" McLeod in the next croft (Culnacraig 61-2). He was missing in the 1851 census, however in 1841 he was with his
family at Culnacraig 41-5.
In the 1871 census Donald, Margaret, and six of their children along with Donald's unmarried brother Murdo are at Culnacraig 71-108. Death registration in 1927 of young John above notes Margaret was maiden surname Stewart.
The book says Donald had eight children at Culnacraig, and died in 1898. The children above are among those described;
Duncan (1855-1939) emigrated to Queensland where he was a plumber,
Roderick (1855-1951) Salmon/herring fisherman,
Hannah (1858-1927),
John (1862-1927) shepherd at Raddery Mains, Tongue, before returning home,
Etta (1864-1939) (either Hannah or Etta said to have moved to Tain, I think it was Etta, as the 1881 census at Culnacraig 81-5 includes a daughter "Johan"),
Murdo (1866-1922) went to Glasgow, where he married Elizabeth Marshall and lived at 58 Miller Street Motherwell,
Anabella (1870-1935),
Alex (1876-1878).
Murdo and Elizabeth above (#6) had a son Donald at Glasgow (1898-1979). Elizabeth died one month after the birth, and young Donald was sent back to his relatives at Culnacraig where he lived till he died. Donald married Dolina Maclennan who died 1974, and they had no children. Donald mentioned that his MacLeods at Culnacraig were referred to as the Bain MacLeods, as opposed to the Dhu MacLeods in the village (white or light, as opposed to dark or black).
Donald had a brother Roderick who has died since the last census, but whose Widow and children are now two Households away at Culnacraig 61-3.
A brother of Donald, Murdo, has death registered at Culnacraig in 1897, aged 81 years. The registration notes their parents had been Murdo McLeod and Henrietta, Maiden Surname McLeod. Both Murdos are in the next Household.
Murdoch McLeod Head Widr. 80 Tenant
Catherine Do. Sister Un 78
Murdoch Do. Son Un 46 Fisherman
Notes on this Household:
Murdoch and his sister Catherine born at Assynt, young Murdoch born at
Lochbroom.
In the 1851 census this family was at Culnacraig
51-1. Neither the older Murdoch or his sister are in the 1871 census (died
1861-71?), however the younger Murdoch, still unmarried, is with his brother
Donald at Culnacraig
71-108. That Donald is in this census at the previous Household, Culnacraig
61-1.
Murdoch's death is registered as 15 August, 1863 at Culnacraig, aged 87
years, Widower of Henny MacLeod, Informant his sister Catherine. The
registration notes their parents had been Roderick MacLeod and Catherine, Maiden
Surname MacLeod.
The 1897 death registration of young Murdoch above confirms his parents had
been Murdo McLeod (above) and Henrietta, Maiden Surname
McLeod.
These were known as the "Bain" MacLeods of Culnacraig, as opposed to the
"Dhu" MacLeods (Bain=White, Dhu=Dark). The list of crofters at Culnacraig in
1870 included two Murdo McLeods, and no Donald, however the 1871 census has a
son of Murdo as Head of Household, so I assume Murdo dies sometime between the
compilation of that list in 1870, and the census of 1871.
Another son of Murdo was Roderick. In the 1851 census Murdo and his sister
Catharine were living with Roderick and his wife and children. Roderick has
since died, and his widow and children are now in the next household; Culnacraig
61-3.
Barbara McLeod Head Widow 46 Widow of a Fisherman
Henny Do. Dau Un 17
Murdoch Do. Son 15 Scholar
Angus Do. Son 13 Do.
Roderick Do. Son 10 Do.
Catherine Do. Dau 8 Do.
Roderick Do. Son 3
Notes on this Household:
All born at Lochbroom.
Barbara's husband, Roderick, was with her in the 1851 census at Culnacraig
51-1. Given that Barbara is now a widow, and her youngest child has the same
name as an older one, I think it likely Roderick died in 1857 or '58.
The book says Roderick emigrated to New Zealand and died there of TB in 1857,
however I think it looks likely he died at Culnacraig, and his Widow and
children emigrated after the 1861 census.
Murdo in the previous Household (Culnacraig
61-2), was father of the dead Roderick, and Donald at Culnacraig
61-1 was his brother.
Catherine was gt-gt-gt-grandmother of Heather Munsel who lives in Arizona.
Heather has told me that Catherine's maiden name was Matheson, and her
husband's first name had been Neil. Her daughter Flora above marries Roderick
MacLeod from Culnacraig
61-7, who was also son of a Neil MacLeod!
Parish Register includes the christening 9 February 1830 at Culnacraig of
William McLeod to a father Neil. He is with this family in the 1881 census.
The I.G.I. shows the marriage 29 March 1860 at Lochbroom of Alexander Grant
to Christina McLeod. The 1881 census gives Christina's birthplace as Assynt, I
suspect the listing here was in error, and she was from an Assynt MacLeod
family.
Murdoch McLeod Head Mar 56 Tenant
Ann Do Wife Mar 46
Duncan Do. Son Un 22 Shepherd
Roderick Do. Son 14 Scholar
Kenneth Do. Son 10 Do.
John Do. Son 7 Do.
Donald Do. Son 5 Do.
Helen Do. Dau Un 16 Domestic Servant
Young Donald was born 28 December 1855, his birth registration says his mother Ann's maiden surname was Stewart.
The death of Murdo is registered 1890 at Culnacraig, married to Ann Stewart, parents had been Roderick MacLeod and Mary, maiden surname MacLeod, Informant his son Roderick.
Neil McLeod Head M 56 Tenant
Ann Do Wife M 55
Roderick Do Son U 25 Shepherd
Mary Do Daur U 27 Domestic Servt
Janet Do Daur 18 Gen Srvt
Murdina Do Daur U 16 Do Do
Notes on this Household:
All marked as born at Coigach.
In the 1851 census Ann and four of her children were at Culnacraig 51-3. Neil and Ann with four children are in the 1871 census at Culnacraig 71-111.
Death of Ann is registered as 16 January, 1885 at Culnacraig, aged 78 years, wife of Neil MacLeod, her parents had been Roderick MacLeod, and Mary, maiden surname MacLeod, Informant her son William.
Neil's death was registered as 1886 at Culnacraig. The registration says Ann had been Maiden Surname MacLeod, and his parents had been Roderick MacLeod and Mary, Maiden Surnamed Graham.
This household include ancestors of Heather Munsel in Arizona. Roderick above marries Flora from Culnacraig 61-4, and has two sons; George and Neil. That Neil marries Isabella McLeod from Ullapool, and has two children before emigrating to America, where their next two children included Heather' grandmother Ina (1906-93).
Donald McLeod Head Mar 54 Tenant and Fisher
Margret Do Wife Mar 49
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Roderick McLeod Son Unm 15 Tenant Son
Hannah Do Daur 13 Scholar
John Do Son 10 Do
Henerita Do Daur 2 Do
Murdo Do Son 5 Do
Anabella Do Daur 7m
Murdo McLeod Brother Unm 54 Fisher
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on pages 23 and 24 of Enumeration District 1. All marked as born at Culnacraig, except Margret born at Polglass.
Donald was a "Bain" McLeod, see the notes regarding this family at Culnacraig 61-1.
The death of John is noted as 9 March, 1927, single, aged 65 at Culnacraig, his parents both deceased then noted as having been Donald MacLeod and Maggie, maiden surname Stewart, Informant his nephew, another Donald MacLeod.
The brother Murdo above has death registered at Culnacraig in 1897, aged 81 years. The registration notes their parents had been Murdo McLeod and Henrietta, Maiden Surname McLeod.
Catherine McLeod Head W. 78 Tenant ot Tenants Wife
Robert Do. Son Unm 44 Tenants Son
Ann Ross Servt Unm 28 General Servant
Mary Graham Visitor Unm 16 Assistant Domestic
Neil Do Boarder Unm 14 Shepherd
Ann Do Sister 10 Scholar
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Culnacraig 71-110
Alexr Grant Head Mar 39 Cattle Dealer
Christina Do Wife Mar 37
Mary McLeod Servant Unm 17 General Servant Domestic
Notes on this Household:
These two Households are on page 24 of Enumeration District 1. The two Households were enumerated as living in the same house. In the 1861 census Catherine and Robert were at Culnacraig 61-4. In the 1881 census Robert is at Culnacraig 81-4, with his wife Margret and two young daughters.
Catharine and Robert are both marked as born in Sutherlandshire. The spelling of the community there is indistinct, however it begins "Badi.....", my guess would be Badidarroch.
Catherine was gt-gt-gt-grandmother of Heather Munsel who lives in Arizona.
Heather has told me that Catherine's maiden name was Matheson, and her husband's first name had been Neil.
Parish Register includes the christening 9 February 1830 at Culnacraig of William McLeod to a father Neil. He is with this family in the 1881 census.
Ann Ross was marked as born at "Riff". She was a daughter of Hugh Ross and Janet MacKenzie there, her father died shortly before the 1851 census, but in 1871 her mother was at Reiff 71-71.
By time of the 1881 census Ann has moved to Badenscallie, where she is married to Duncan Stewart. See Badenscallie 81-13
The three Grahams (siblings?) are all marked as born at Achiltibuie.
Alexander Grant and his wife are in the 1881 census with no children at Culnacraig 81-2. Though they have no children their cattle dealing business must have prospered, as Alexander is then Crofter of twenty acres!
Niel McLeod Head Mar 65 Tenant
Ann Do Wife Mar 63
William Do Son Unm 39 Cattle Dealer
Janet Do Daur Unm 25 Tenants Daughter
Murdina Do Daur Unm 23 Do Do
Duncan McLeod Visitor 12 Scholar
Notes on this Household:
This Household was on page 24 of Enumeration District 1. In the 1861 census this family was at Culnacraig
61-7. In the 1881 census they are at Culnacraig 81-1.
Death of Ann is registered as 16 January, 1885 at Culnacraig, aged 78 years, wife of Neil MacLeod, her parents had been Roderick MacLeod, and Mary, maiden surname MacLeod, Informant her son William.
Neil's death was registered as 1886 at Culnacraig. The registration says Ann had been Maiden Surname MacLeod, and his parents had been Roderick MacLeod and Mary, Maiden Surnamed Graham.
With this family in 1881 is a grandson of Neil and Ann (son of their son Roderick), also named Neil. That Neil emigrates to Arizona in 1906, and is a grandfather of Heather Munsel there.
Murdo McLeod Head Mar 60 Tenant
Ann Do Wife Mar 54
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Duncan McLeod Son Unm 32 Fisherman
Helena Do Daur Unm 25 Tenant Daughter
John Do Son Unm 17 Tenant Son
Donald Do Son Unm 15 Do Do
Notes on this Household:
This Household was on page 24 and 25 of Enumeration District 1. In the 1861 census this family was at Culnacraig 61-6. This family is in the 1881 census at Culnacraig 81-3.
The death of Murdo is registered 1890 at Culnacraig, married to Ann Stewart, parents had been Roderick MacLeod and Mary, maiden surname MacLeod, Informant his son Roderick.
Neil McLeod Head Mar 72 Crofter of 20 acres
Ann do. Wife Mar 68 Crofters Wife
William do. Son Unm 36 Laborer
Jannet do. Daur Unm 30 General Servant
Neil do. GSon 13 Scholar
Notes on this Household:
All born at Lochbroom.
Neil and Ann were in the 1871 census at Culnacraig 71-111. Neil and Ann die before the 1891 census, William and Jannet (as "Jessie") are unmarried then, at Culnacraig 91-2.
Death of Ann is registered as 16 January, 1885 at Culnacraig, aged 78 years, wife of Neil MacLeod, her parents had been Roderick MacLeod, and Mary, maiden surname MacLeod, Informant her son William.
Death of Neil registered as 25 November, 1886 at Culnacraig, Informant his son William. The registration has him then already a Widower, Ann had been Maiden Surname MacLeod, and his parents had been Roderick MacLeod and Mary, Maiden Surnamed Graham.
Young Neil is a son of Neil and Ann's son Roderick (see Culnacraig 61-7). He marries in 1900 to Bella McLeod, who is in this census at Achduart 81-1. Neil and Bella lived at Achiltibuie, where they had two children before emigrating to Montana in 1906 where they had two more, including Heather Munsel's grandmother Ina in 1906.
Murdo McLeod Head Mar 70 Crofter
Ann do. Wife Mar 65 Crofters Wife
Donald do. Son Unm 24 Labourer
Helen do. Daur Unm 32 General Servant
Notes on this Household:
All born at Lochbroom.
A note for Ann reads "Entire record crossed out entered P.20 Vol 75-2 ED#1". That household is Achiltibuie 81-9.
I think Murdoch was one of the "Dhu" MacLeods. This family was in the 1871 census at Culnacraig 71-112, in 1891 Ann is Widowed with her unmarried son Donald at Culnacraig 91-3.
The death of Murdo is registered as 5 April 1890, aged 70 years at Culnacraig, married to Ann Stewart, parents had been Roderick MacLeod and Mary, maiden surname MacLeod, Informant his son Roderick.
Donald McLeod Head Mar 63 Crofter of 3 acres
Margret do. Wife Mar 53 Crofters Wife
Johan do. Daur Unm 23 General Servant
John do. Son Unm 20 Labourer
Murdo do. Son Unm 14 Scholar
Annabella do. Daur Unm 10 Scholar
Notes on this Household:
All born at Coigach Lochbroom.
In the 1871 census this family, along with Donald's unmarried brother
Murdoch, were at Culnacraig
71-108. In 1891 the family, with Murdo again, is at Culnacraig
91-5.
Donald was a "Bain" McLeod, see the notes regarding this family at Culnacraig
61-1.
The death of Donald's brother Murdo at Culnacraig is registered as 1897, aged
81 years. The registration notes their parents had been Murdo McLeod
and Henrietta, Maiden Surname McLeod.
George McLeod Head Mar 39 Gamekeeper
Isabella Do Wife Mar 42
Roderick Do Son 8 Scholar
Catherine A. Do daur 6 Do
Alexina Do Do 4
Notes on this Household:
This Household is in page 1 of Enumeration District #1. All are marked as
born at Lochbroom.
Isabella's maiden surname not yet known, and George was not clearly in the
1881 census, though he was I think in 1871 at Achiltibuie
71-12. (That George's parents and sister Ann were in the 1881 census at Achiltibuie
81-25).
William McLeod Head Unm 52 Crofter & Drover
Jessie Do Sister Unm 40 Do Sister
John Do Serv Unm 16 Do Serv
Notes on this Household:
This Household is in page 1 of Enumeration District #1. All are marked as
born at Lochbroom.
In the 1881 census William and Jessie (as "Jannet") were with their elderly
parents at Culnacraig
81-1.
Jessie's death is registered as 18 February, 1904 at Culnacraig, unmarried,
aged 62 years (I wonder if her age above is mistranscribed from "50" or the
Informant added a decade to her age), her parents noted as having been Neil
MacLeod and Ann MacLeod, Informant was the Procurator Fiscal.
Donald McLeod Head Mar 74 Crofter
Margaret Do Wife Mar 63 Do Wife
Roderick Do Son Unm 35 Fisherman
Anabella Do daur Unm 20 Gen Serv (Dom)
Murdo Do brother Unm 74 (retired) Fisherman
End of the Hamlet of Culnacraig
Notes on this Household:
This Household is in page 1 of Enumeration District #1. All are marked as
born at Lochbroom.
Donald was a "Bain" McLeod, see the notes regarding this family at Culnacraig
61-1.
The death of Murdo at Culnacraig is registered as 23 September, 1897, aged 81
years. The registration notes his parents had been Murdo McLeod and
Henrietta, Maiden Surname McLeod. Informant of the registration was
his nephew, John McLeod.
Dornie,
often spelled "Dorney", today is said to have the best harbour on the Coigach
peninsula. Around the coast to the north, on the other flank of the small
mountain (526 feet) called Meall Dearg (the red knob or rounded hill) is the
village of Old Dornie. The point beyond the houses is "Rubh' a'
Mhadaidh-ruaidh", "Fox Point" in old maps, the Gaelic expression
"mhadaidh-ruaidh" means "red dog", the term used for foxes.
Isle
Ristol, one of the Summer Isles, is quite close, as is the village of Polbain.
Other christenings at Dornie include;
Murdoch MacLeod to John (listed as "Schoolm."), christened 18 January,
1816
Murdoch McLeod to Murdo, christened 20 October, 1822
Donald McKenzie to George, christened 14 March, 1826
Ann McLeod to John (listed as "Ian Bain Filear(sp?)"), christened 17
October, 1830 at "Old Dornie"
Dornie 1851 Population: 25 Males + 25 Females = 50 The first
five households were enumerated in District 8 following Altandhu; -111
-112
-113
-114
-115 -45
-46
-47
-48
-49
At Dornie there was a family with William MacDonald (born at Letters), and
Johanna MacKenzie (daughter of John McKenzie, VI of Ballone, and Anne
MacKenzie). William and Johanna were married 6 February 1815 at Dornie, both
listed as living there (Same day Mary McDonald from Dornie married John McAulay
from Lochinver, see following
notes).
Gail Crawford in Toronto (CONTACT
INFO), is a descendant of this family. She says from 1825 to 1836 they were
at Polbain, then they went to "Croigerry Farm" on Lewis till 1837, when they
emigrated to Cape Breton aboard a ship Captained by William's cousin, Hector
McKenzie (who was possibly also an older half brother of Hannah!).
Dornie is the closest community to Isle
Ristol, at low-tide there is a causeway across at Old Dornie. The O.P.R.
includes registration of the marriage of Hector McKenzie from Ristol to Janet
McDonald from Reiff 12 March 1830, and I wonder if the cousin relationship
between William and Hector might possibly have been through Hector's wife? As
mentionned above, see the notes regarding Hector at Ristol-Hector
Another descendant is Roberta Fraser in Cape Breton (CONTACT
INFO). Roberta has sent me a lot of data on this family, that expands the
information in the Parish Register. Among the details are that William was known
as "Big" William MacDonald! She says once at Cape Breton the family moved from
Boularderie to Middle River, then to Cape North, then to Sydney (Coxheath).
Big William's wife Johanna was a half sister to Roberta's husbands own
ancestor, Christian MacKenzie, who married Finlay Fraser and also emigrated to
Cape Breton.
The following details come from all three sources, O.P.R., Gail, and Roberta;
Anne, "a Bastard Daughter", christened 29 July, 1812 at Dornie, to William
MacDonald. Anne is married to William MacLeod at Altandhu by 1861 (see Altandhu
61-1), with children old as 20, and moves to Reiff before the 1871 census,
see Reiff
71-75. Her death registration in 1894 gives her mother's name as Mary
McLeod,
Margaret, christened 18 January, 1816 at Dornie, died 9 September, 1870 at
Cape North, Victoria, Nova Scotia,
Kenneth, christened 19 May, 1816 at Dornie,
Edward, christened 16 March, 1818 at Dornie,
Alexanderina, christened 31 July, 1820 at Dornie, died 1920 at Mount
Florence, Coxheath, Cape Breton, N.S.,
Georgiana, christened 20 October, 1822 at Dornie (same day at Dornie
Donald McLean christened his son George!), died 19 September, 1917 at Big
Baddeck, Victoria, N.S.,
Murdo, christened 2 October, 1825 at Polbain, died 1 March, 1908 at Cape
Breton,
Johanna Mary, christened 22 April, 1828 at "Poulbain Coigach", died 1918
at Sidney, Cape Breton, N.S.,
John, christened 3 April, 1831 at "Poulbain", died 26 February, 1889 at
St.Pauls, Minnesota,
Ann, born 1836 at Croigarry, Lewis, died 2 January, 1929.
There was a MacAulay family at Dornie, possibly the wife was a sister of Big William MacDonald in the previous household. Same day the marriage of William MacDonald to Johanna McKenzie occured (see notes above), 6 February, 1815, Mary McDonald from Dornie married John McAulay from Lochinver in Assynt Parish.
John and Mary seem to have settled at Dornie, as the parish register has the following births registered to John MacAulay there;
Margaret, christened 30 July, 1816 (place for this registration "Old Dornie"),
Angus, christened 21 June, 1818,
Doretha, christened 20 September, 1820,
John, christened 28 August, 1822,
Alexander, christened 28 May, 1825,
Alexr, christened 19 March, 1827,
Mary Anne, christened 17 October, 1830,
Murdoch, christened 17 May, 1833.
The Index to Civil Registration shows a death that might be Mary; died 1872 at Kirkintilloch, Dunbarton, aged 75 (so b.~1797)
There is a MacAulay family at Achiltibuie 41-30. A daughter of that family, Peggy, is in the marriage register as being at Badentarbet in 1820. Badentarbet is a near neighbor of Dornie, and I suspect John MacAulay was also a son of that family.
The Parish Register includes the christening 15 May 1821 of Malcolm McAulay to Alexander at Badentarbet.
Isabella was a MacLennan from Reiff, her family is in this census at Reiff 41-19. She was born 7 October, 1810, and christened 10 November, 1810.
John died 12 December, 1864 at Laid of Reiff. his death registration notes his parents as having been Donald McLeod and Ann, maiden surname McLeod. John was a cooper at Reiff, no doubt busy making barrels for the herring the village boats caught. Isabella and John had seven children.
Alexander McLeod 70 Minister
Catharine do 70
James do 40
Jane do 35
Cursty do 30
Annable do 30 F.S.
Murdoch do 8
Notes on this Household:
Address given as "Old Dornie". The County of birth for none of these people was given!
In the 1851 census this family is at Dornie 51-115. Alexander's 1861 death registration notes his parents had been Murdoch MacLeod and Christina Maiden Surnamed MacLeod, his occupation noted then as "Minister of the Established Church (No Charge)", and son James as the Informant.
Death of Catharine is noted in the 10 November, 1843 edition of the John o' Groat Journal, Wick, Caithness;
At her residence in Coigach, Catherine Ross, wife of the Rev. A. MacLeod, R.B.
Address given as "Old Dornie". Both shown as born in RossShire.
In the 1851 census Donald is married to a 37 year old Isabella, with a three year old son, at Dornie 51-111, and Effy as "Henny" in the next household at Dornie 51-112.
Donald Macleod Head Mar 60 Pauper (Was Fisher)
Isabella Do Wife Mar 37
Roderick Do 3
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 33 of Enumeration District #8. All are marked
as born in the Parish of Lochbroom, Ross Shire. Address noted as "O. Dornie
Farm", presumably Old Dornie. The age of young Roderick may be
mistranscribed, might be 8.
Rory Macleod Head U. 46 Pauper (Was Fisher)
Henny Do Aunt U. 80 House keeper
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 33 of Enumeration District #8. Both are marked
as born in the Parish of Lochbroom, Ross Shire. Address noted as "O. Dornie
Farm", presumably Old Dornie.
Have not yet identified Rory in the 1841 census, but Henny was then at Dornie
41-7 as "Effy", with Donald MacLeod who is now in the previous household at
Dornie
51-111.
Alexander Maclean Head Mar 26 Shoemaker
Flora Do. Wife Mar 27
Kenneth Do. Son 3
Donald Do. Son 1
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 33 of Enumeration District #8. All are marked
as born in the Parish of Lochbroom, Ross Shire, except Flora at Creich,
Sutherland. Address noted as "O. Dornie Farm", presumably Old Dornie.
William Macleod Head Mar 47 Subtenant of 1 Acre
Ann Do. Wife Mar 40
Kenneth Do. Son 16
Roderick Do. Son 11 Scholar
Catherine Do. Daur 7
Isabella Do. Daur. 3
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Chirsty Macleod Mother 67 Pauper Was dairy
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on pages 33 and 34 of Enumeration District #8. All are
marked as born in the Parish of Lochbroom, Ross Shire. Address noted as "O.
Dornie Farm", presumably Old Dornie.
This family was in the 1841 census at Dornie
41-6.
Alexander Macleod Head Widr 86 Incumbant R.B. School Minister
James Do. Son U. 40 Occupier of a Sheep Farm
Jane Do. Daur U. 43 No particular Occupation
Chirsty Do. Daur. U. 36 No particular Occupation
A. Roderick Do. Grand Son 4
Isabella Do. Servt. U. 19 House & Field Servt.
Marcela Do. Servt. U. 45 House & Field Servt.
Murdoch Do. Servt. U. 26 Farm Labourer
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 34 of Enumeration District #8. All are marked as born in the Parish of Lochbroom, Ross Shire, except Alexander at Assynt, Sutherland, and Marcela at InvernessShire, place unclear. Address is noted as "O. Dornie House".
This family was in the 1841 census at Dornie 41-5. In 1861 James with a young family (and sister Cursty as "Christina") is at Dornie 61-6, his occupation as "Tacksman". With him then is a 14 year old son "Angus", that I assume was the "A. Roderick" above. Likely James in this census though noted as unmarried was a Widower.
Alexander's wife Catherine, maiden surname Ross, died 1843.
Alexander dies 28 January, 1861 at Dornie, age noted then as 105 years! His death registration notes him as a Widower, but does not name Catherine or give her Maiden Surname. His parents noted as Murdoch MacLeod and Christina Maiden Surnamed MacLeod, occupation noted then as "Minister of the Established Church (No Charge)", and son James as the Informant.
Not certain, but I think Marcela was the 45 year old "Martha Mcleod" in the 1861 census at Altandhu 61-11.
Alexander Campbell Head Mar 36 Merchant in gross goods
Jessy Do. Wife Mar 26
Simon Do. Son 2
Murdoch Campbell Servt. U 24 Farm Labourer
Ann Do. Servt. U 26 House Servt.
Chirsty MacLeod Servt. U 22 House Servt.
Colin John MacKenzie Visitor U 16 Scholar at home
William MacKenzie Visitor U 21(sp?)
Notes on this Household:
All the Dornie Households were listed in the 1851 census as at "B. Dornie",
with the last one having written after it; "End of Big Dornie".
Alexander and Jessy are marked as born at Gairloch. Simon, Murdoch, Ann and
Chirsty born at Lochbroom. Colin John, and William born at Stornoway.
Alastair Donald (CONTACT
INFO) is researching and tracing the MacKenzie family Janet "Jessie"
Campbell in this Household was descended from. He has lots of info, and is
eagerly seeking descendants of this Campbell family.
The Lochbroom Parish Register has a few pages recording births and marriages
in the late 1840s, early 1850s with much greater detail than earlier. It looks
like a different Session Clerk took control at the time of the Free Kirk split,
possibly connected events. The register includes the following;
Man's Name Alexr. Campbell
Occupation Merchant
Residence Dornie
Woman's Name Jessie McKenzie
Residence Dornie
Daughter of &c. Simon McKenzie, Stornoway
When Registered June 24, 1848
When Married July 4, 1848
and By Whom. Rev. Alexr. Ross
I.G.I. gives the christening 28 January 1835 at Stornoway of Colin John to
parents John MacKenzie and Anne Gillanders.
Alexander Macleod Head Widr 44 Fisher
Ann Do Daur 11
Alexander Do. Son 4
Hanna Do. Daur. 1
Notes on this Household:
All the Dornie Households were listed in the 1851 census as at "B. Dornie", with the last one having written after it; "End of Big Dornie". All are marked as born at Lochbroom.
In 1861 this family is at Dornie 61-1, that census gives Alexander's place of birth as Gairloch.
Young Hanna dies unmarried 10 August, 1872 at Dornie (her father the Informant), the death registration notes her mother had been Isabella, maiden surname Stewart, I wonder if Isabella died in childbirth?
William MacKenzie Head Mar. 60 Crofter of 1 3/4 Acres
Elizabeth MacKenzie Wife Mar. 60
Catherine Do. Daur U 26
Murdo MacLeod Servt. U 20 Farm Labourer
Jemima Stewart Servt. U 18 House Servt.
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 13 of Enumeration District 5. All the Dornie
Households were listed in the 1851 census as at "B. Dornie", with the last one
having written after it; "End of Big Dornie".
William born at Assynt, Elizabeth at Invercuddan in Perth, the rest at
Lochbroom.
In the 1841 census this family, missing Elizabeth, was at Badentarbat
41-1, William had been Tacksman there since 1825-6, but he and his
sub-tenants were all removed in 1842 for persistantly being late paying their
rent, being replaced by a southern shepherd and his sheep.
William's parents were Roderick MacKenzie, the Tacksman of Achnahaird, and
Catherine Scobie, part of a well established family in Assynt that had salmon
fishing business in common with Roderick.
William has two brothers in this census at Achnahaird
51-61, and his sister-in-law Susan MacKenzie at Achnahaird
51-58 holds the Tack there since death of his brother George.
The Parish Register includes four christenings to William I am sure are part
of this family;
Catherine Scobie MacKenzie, christened 4 October 1823 at Inverpollie.
(above, named after her paternal grandmother)
Susanna Grace McKenzie, christened 7 December 1826 at Badentarbet.
Duncan John McGregor to "William McKenzie, Tacksman", christened 9
February 1829.
Abigail Ann Grant McKenzie, christened 8 April 1832 at Badentarbet.
The daughter Susanna married Kenneth McKenzie 1 April 1846, his residence
given as "Torbreck, Parish of Assynt", hers as "Isle of Ristol". They seem to
have settled in Assynt, as the IGI shows two births to that couple there;
William Angus born 18 January 1856, and Elizabeth Margaret born 11 April 1859.
Jemima was listed in the 1841 census as "Jamina Stewart", with her parents at
Badenscallie
41-14. Her parents and siblings are in this census at Badenscallie
51-32.
Jamina is the dimunitive of the feminine form of the name "James" (her
marriage registration in 1853 spells her name "Jamesina"). At least three of the
Badenscallie Stewart families named a son James about 1835.
Jamina marries 17 March 1853 to Alexander McKenzie (with her name as
"Jamesina"), Alexander is in this census at Polbain
51-35 with his McKenzie family. In the 1861 census they are at Polbain
61-14 with three children, including 4 year old Isabella, the Ancestor of
Sally Ann Heys.
Civil registration records three births to that Alexander McKenzie and Jemima
Stewart;
Isabella, born 26 December, 1856,
Murdoch, born 23 August, 1859 (death registered 8 May 1861 at Polbain).
Murdoch, born 29 March, 1862.
Isabella, the daughter of Jamina and Alexander, emigrates to Australia, and
is an ancestor of Sally Ann Heys there (CONTACT
INFO).
All the Coigach Stewarts share an interesting history, see stewart.htm
Catherine Campbell Wife Mar 40 Crofter's Wife
Alexander Do. Son U. 17
Rachel Do. Daur 14
Isabella Do. Daur 12
Kenneth Do Son 10
Anabella Do Daur 7
End of Big Dornie
Notes on this Household:
All the Dornie Households were listed in the 1851 census as at "B. Dornie",
with this last one having written after it; "End of Big Dornie". All the above
born at RossShire.
In the 1841 census this family was in the nearby community of Badentarbet,
see Badentarbet
41-10.
In 1853 this family emigrated to Tasmania aboard the Sir Allan McNab (see Mcnab
517). Hugh Campbell, a Tasmanian Historian (CONTACT
INFO), is a descendant of this family. Hugh has published an article about
the McNab emigration, and he has kindly allowed me to post it onto this website,
see corn.htm
Alexander McLeod Head Widr 54 Fisherman
Ann Do. Daur Un 20 Domestic Servant
Alexander Do. Son 14 Scholar
Kenneth Do. Daur 11 Do.
Notes on this Household:
Alexander (the father) born at Gairloch, the children at RossShire.
In the 1851 census this family is listed at Dornie
51-46, and in 1871 at Dornie
71-30. In 1851 Alexander was listed as born in Lochbroom Parish, in 1871
along with the rest of his family the place of birth is simply "Ross Shire".
An unnamed child of this family died 21 November, 1862, aged 11 days. The registration notes Jessie was maiden surname MacKenzie. Another child, "Jessie", dies 23 December, 1863 aged 2 & 1/2 years, parents names confirmed.
Alastair Donald (CONTACT INFO) is researching and tracing the MacKenzie family Janet "Jessie" Campbell in this Household was descended from. He has lots of info, and is eagerly seeking descendants of this Campbell family.
Alastair says Barbara Campbell married an Alan Stewart, and had six children. Possibly her husband was the 7 year old Alan Stewart in 1851 at Badenscallie 51-32.
Probably the 22 year old servant Margaret Campbell is a relative of Alexander, a sister or niece, she is not in earlier Coigach censuses. The Civil Registration Index records the marriage 1 February, 1866 of Kenneth McLeod to Margaret Campbell. Kenneth is in this census two Households away at Dornie 61-4, Margaret and Kenneth are in the 1871 census at Dornie 71-34.
Two year old Catherine married 1886 at Dornie to Alexander Mackenzie (born 1852 at Kildonan, died 1937 in New Zealand), Sometime after the 1891 census they emigrated to New Zealand and had nine children.
Donald McLeod Head Mar 35 Fisherman
Catherine Do. Wife Mar 25
Anabella Do. Daur 3
Murdo Do. Son 6mo
Margaret Do. Niece Un 25 General Servant
Murdoch Do. Brother Un 28 Fisherman
Notes on this Household:
All born at Coigach.
Donald, his brother Murdoch, and their niece Margaret were in the 1851 census
in the neighbouring community at Polbain
51-26. Murdoch was Informant on the death registration of his father in
1856.
In 1871 Donald and Catherine with four children are at Dornie
71-33. Before then Murdoch marries to a Henny McKenzie, and is living in the
Household previous to Donald at Dornie
71-32.
Civil Registration records the marriage 26 March 1857 at Lochbroom of Donald
McLeod to Catherine McLeod, and the births of several children to that couple;
Annabella, born 18 July, 1858,
Murdoch, born 30 August, 1860,
William, born 17 August, 1862,
Alexander, born 26 July, 1865,
Hugh, born 31 December, 1867.
The Widow Christina "Chirsty" McLeod at Polbain
61-1 is a sister of Donald and Murdoch. Chirsty was an ancestor of Allana
MacLean of Toronto (CONTACT
INFO). Elisabeth McLeod in the Household next to Chirsty at Polbain
61-2 was another sister.
Another sister of Donald and Murdoch was Hughina. She married in 1854 to
Murdoch MacLean of Altandhu and emigrated to New Zealand. Her descendants there
include Margaret Ward (CONTACT
INFO).
John McLeod Head Mar 64 Tenant
Ann Do. Wife Mar 63
Alexander Do. Son Un 36 Ag. Lab.
Kenneth Do. Son Un 33 Do. Do.
Margaret Do. Daur Un 29 Domestic Servant
Notes on this Household:
All are marked as born at Coigach.
Pretty certain this family was in the 1851 census at Polbain
51-37, with John's occupation then and in the 1841 census noted as
"Fiddler".
Kenneth marries 1 February, 1866 to Margaret "Peggy" Campbell, I think she is
the 22 year old servant two Households previous at Dornie
61-2. In the 1871 census they are at Dornie
71-34 with three children and Kenneth's father John. John's wife Ann is in
that census in the next Household at Dornie
71-35 with the two other children above.
The Parish Register records the marriage 7 March, 1820 of "John MacLeod
Tanaray" to "Anne Urquhart Ruiff".
John MacLeod's death is registered as 1873 at Dornie, aged 75 years, married
to Ann Urquhart, The registration notes his parents had been Roderick MacLeod
and Margaret, Maiden Surname MacLeod. Ann's Maiden Surname as Urquhart is
confirmed in their daughter Margaret's 1900 death registration.
A brother of John, Duncan, is in this census with his family at Tanera
61-19.
Christina McLeod Head Un 63 Pauper, Formerly
Genl. Servt.
Notes on this Household:
Christina is marked as born at Coigach
In the 1851 census Christina "Chirsty" was at Dornie
51-47 with an unmarried, blind sister Ann. In the 1871 census Christina
"Chirsty" is at Dornie
71-36.
James McLeod Head Mar 59 Tacksman
Mary Do. Wife Mar 36
Angus Do. Son 14 Scholar
Christina Do. Daur 1
Christina Do. Sister Un 44 Housemaid
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break --
Roderick McLeod Visitor Un 38 BlackSmith
Notes on this Household:
James and his sister Christina noted as born at Harris in InvernessShire, the rest at Coigach.
In the 1851 census, James was with his parents at Dornie 51-115, James's father Alexander with occupation as "Incumbant R.B. School Minister". Interesting that James was then noted as unmarried, and in the household a four year old grandson of his parents, "A. Roderick", that I assume was young Angus above. Likely James was then Widowed though noted as unmarried.
James' father Alexander died shortly before this census at Dornie, 28 January, 1861, age noted as 105 years! His death registration notes him as a Widower, parents as Murdoch MacLeod and Christina Maiden Surnamed MacLeod, occupation noted then as "Minister of the Established Church (No Charge)", and James as the Informant.
The sister Christina is in the 1871 census at Polbain 71-20, her death registered in 1876 notes parents as having been Alexander MacLeod, Minister, and Catherine, maiden surname MacLeod.
In the 1861 census this family was at Polbain
61-25 with Mary's husband Roderick as Head of Household. I do not think the
family moved, but that the enumertor just decided they were not part of Polbain.
According to the civil registrations of three of their children born after
1855 Mary's maiden surname was also Shaw!
Roderick's father with other relatives is in this census at Polbain
71-28, and his sister Sally is wife of Kenneth McLean at Polbain
71-27.
In the 1861 census this family was at Dornie
61-1, Alexander was then marked as born at Gairloch.
The death of Johanna above, as "Hana", is registered as 10 August, 1872 at
Dornie aged 22 years, unmarried, her parents noted as Alexander McLeod and
Isabella, Maiden Surname Stewart, Informant her father Alexander.
Alexr Campbell Head Mar 57 Merchant
Jessy do W Mar 44
Simon do Son Unm 22 Schoolmaster
Murdo do Son Unm 19 ShopKeeper
Barbra do Daughr Unm 17 Dressmaker
Bell do Daur Unm 16 Do Do
Duncan do Son 14 Hird
Ketty do Daur 11 Scholar
Colina do Daur 9 Do
Georgina do Daur 7 Do
Rory McLeod Serv Unm 24 Farm Serv
Peggy Campbell Servant Unm 26 Domestic Serv
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page 6 of Enumeration District #2. All marked as born at Ross Shire except Georgina lacking either ditto marks or a placename; likely an enumeration transcription error. The age for Simon is blurry. but consulting the 1861 listing I think 22 is correct.
In the 1861 census this family was at Dornie 61-2, that and earlier censuses say Alexander and Jessy were born in Gairloch Parish. In 1881 they are at Dornie 81-1.
Alastair Donald (CONTACT INFO) is researching and tracing the MacKenzie family Janet "Jessie" Campbell in this Household was descended from. He has lots of info, and is eagerly seeking descendants of this Campbell family.
Alastair says Barbara Campbell married an Alan Stewart, and had six children. Possibly her husband was the 7 year old Alan Stewart in 1851 at Badenscallie 51-32.
Catherine, "Ketty" above, married 1886 at Dornie to Alexander Mackenzie (born 1852 at Kildonan, died 1937 in New Zealand), Sometime after the 1891 census they emigrated to New Zealand and had nine children.
With this family in the 1861 census was a 22 year old servant Margaret Campbell, likely related to Alexander. Since then Margaret has married Kenneth McLeod, and is in this census at Dornie 71-34.
In the 1861 census Murdo was with his brother Donald's family at Dornie
61-3. Donald is in this census in the next Household, Dornie
71-33. Murdo is not at home in the next census at Dornie
81-2, but Henny is there with the children Murdo and Margaret ("Peggy"
above).
Cannot find the marriage registration for Murdo and Henny, however the birth
of Margaret 7 September 1870 and Ann 20 September 1872 gives Henny's maiden
surname as McKenzie. The only matching age Henny McKenzie in the 1861 Coigach
census not found in later censuses was at Reiff
61-26 as daughter of Duncan McKenzie of Reiff and Ann McKenzie of Reiff.
That Duncan testified in 1883 to the Napier Commission on the Plight of the
Crofters and Cotters of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, see duncan.htm.
In his testimony Duncan says when asked of his children (presumably including
Henny above);
Now I am an old man and I have no family - they have taken wing
and flown away - they were not of such a kind as would remain in the
place.
The Widow Christina "Chirsty" McLeod at Polbain
71-9 is a sister of Murdo. Chirsty was an ancestor of Allana MacLean of
Toronto (CONTACT
INFO). Elisabeth McLeod in the Household next to Chirsty at Polbain
71-10 was another sister.
Another sister of Murdo was Hughina. She married in 1854 to Murdoch MacLean
of Altandhu and emigrated to New Zealand. Her descendants there include Margaret
Ward (CONTACT
INFO).
Possibly Kety McKenzie above was a sister or relative of Henny.
Ketty McLeod Wife Mar 34
Annabella do Daur 12 Scholar
Murdo do Son 10 do
William do Son 8 do
Hugh do Son 3
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on pages 6 and 7 of Enumeration District #2. All marked as born at Ross Shire.
In the 1861 census this family was at Dornie 61-3. With them then was a brother of Donald's named Murdoch, who is in this census as Head of the previous Household at Dornie 71-32. In the next census this family is at Dornie 81-3.
Catherine "Ketty"'s maiden surname was also McLeod! Civil Registration records the marriage 26 March 1857 at Lochbroom of Donald McLeod to Catherine McLeod, and the births of several children to that couple;
Annabella, born 18 July, 1858,
Murdoch, born 30 August, 1860,
William, born 17 August, 1862,
Alexander, born 26 July, 1865,
Hugh, born 31 December, 1867.
In the 1881 census Annabella is Domestic Servant to a McKenzie family at Achiltibuie 81-1, she marries soon after that to James McLean who is in this census with his family at Tanera 71-3.
The Widow Christina "Chirsty" McLeod at Polbain 71-9 is a sister of Donald. Chirsty was an ancestor of Allana MacLean of Toronto (CONTACT INFO). Elisabeth McLeod in the Household next to Chirsty at Polbain 71-10 was another sister.
Another sister of Donald was Hughina. She married in 1854 to Murdoch MacLean of Altandhu and emigrated to New Zealand. Her descendants there include Margaret Ward (CONTACT INFO).
Kenneth McLeod Head Mar 40 Crofter
Peggy do Wife Mar 32
Janet do Daur 4
Alexander do Son 2
Rory McLeod Son 5m
John McLeod Father Mar 77 Crofter
Jean McLean Serv. Unm 16 Domestic Serv
In the 1861 census Kenneth with his parents and two siblings was at Dornie 61-4. In 1881 this family is at Dornie 81-4
The Parish Register records the marriage 7 March, 1820 of "John MacLeod Tanaray" to "Anne Urquhart Ruiff".
John MacLeod's death is registered as 2 January, 1873 at Dornie, aged 75 years, married to Ann Urquhart, The registration notes his parents had been Roderick MacLeod and Margaret, Maiden Surname MacLeod.
The Civil Registration Index records the marriage 1 February, 1866 of Kenneth McLeod to Margaret Campbell. I think she was the 22 year old servant in the 1861 census at Dornie 61-2, related somehow to Alexander Campbell the Head of Household there. That Campbell family is in this census at Dornie
71-31.
Also recorded are the births of four of children to Kenneth McLeod and Margaret "Peggy" Campbell;
Janet, born 30 November, 1866,
Alexander, born 29 August, 1868,
Roderick, born 31 October, 1870,
Murdoch, born 1 January, 1873.
John McLeod's wife Ann is in the next Household, Dornie 71-35 with two of their unmarried children (Alexander there was Informant of John's 1873 Death Registration). Ann is not in the 1881 census, probably she died before then. Their daughter Margaret's 1900 death registration confirms Ann's Maiden Surname was Urquhart.
In the 1861 census this family was at Dornie 61-4, Alexander and Peggy are brother and sister, Ann their mother.
The marriage is registered 20 February, 1873 of Alexander McLeod, a Fisherman Resident at Dornie aged 43 years to Margaret McLeod of Isle Tanera, aged 29 years. His parents noted as John McLeod and Ann, Maiden Surname Urquhart, hers as Duncan McLeod and Mary, Maiden Surname McKenzie (her family in this census at Tanera
71-1). The registration notes Alexander and Margaret were cousins, so presumably his father John McLeod was a brother of her father Duncan.
In the 1881 census Alexander and Margaret with two young children and Alexander's sister Margaret ("Peggy" above) at Dornie 81-5.
Ann's husband John is in the previous Household, Dornie 71-34, in the Household of their son Kenneth. Neither Ann or John are in the 1881 census, John dies 1873, Ann likely between then and 1881. The 1900 death registration of John and of their daughter Margaret ("Peggy" above) notes Ann's maiden surname was Urquhart.
Rory McLeod Head Widr 67 Farmer of 3 acre
Kenneth do Brother Unm 55 Hird
Alexr do Son Mar 30 Fisherman
Margaret do Wife Mar 26
Murdo do Son 4m
End of the Township of Dorney
In the 1861 census Roderick "Rory"'s wife Barbara was still alive and the family was then at Achiltibuie 61-19.
The death pf Roderick is registered as 25 April, 1878 at Achnahaird, aged 78 years, Widower of Barbara MacLeod, son of Murdo MacLeod and Margaret, maiden surname Munro, Informant his son Murdo.
Alexander McLeod married Margaret "Peggy" McKenzie of Achiltibuie 10 February, 1870. Peggy was with her family in the 1861 census at Achiltibuie
61-6. Peggy's father and two of her siblings are in this census at Achiltibuie 71-6.
In the 1881 census Alexander and Peggy with five children are at Achnahaird 81-6, with them then is a 70 year old unmarried servant Kenneth McLeod,
Alexander's uncle above.
Rory, Alexander, Margaret, and Murdo, are all ancestors of Kate Ferris who lives on the Isle of Lewis (CONTACT INFO), Murdo was Kate's grandfather! Kate has provided lots of info on this family, including a photo of her gt-grandfather Alexander McLeod! Click here to see Alex with his gun and game bag; alex6.jpg
Young Murdo's birth was registered 14 November, 1870 at Dornie, with his parents as Alexander McLeod and "Peggee" McKenzie. Kate says he married in 1910 to Margaret Matheson, present in the 1881 census at Tanera 81-13 as a 9 month old. Kate says her grandfather Murdo died 10 December, 1961 at Brora.
Kenneth, the brother above, is with this family till his death 1897 at Achnahaird.
Alexander Campbell Head Mar 70 General Merchant
Janet do Wife Mar 52
Simon do Son Unm 30 Retired Teacher
Murdo do Son Unm 28 Shopman
Catherine do Daur Unm 21 Sewing Mistress
Georgina do Daur Unm 17 Housekeeper
Isabella MacKenzie Visitor Unm 54 Dressmaker
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page 6 of Enumeration District #2. Alexander, Janet, and Isabella marked as born at Gairloch and the children at Lochbroom.
Alastair Donald (CONTACT INFO) is researching and tracing the MacKenzie family Janet "Jessie" Campbell in this Household was descended from. He has lots of info, and is eagerly seeking descendants of this Campbell family.
Catherine marries in 1886 at Dornie to Alexander Mackenzie (born 1852 at Kildonan, died 1937 in New Zealand), Sometime after the 1891 census they emigrated to New Zealand and had nine children. Grandchildren included the late "Jock" MacKenzie, whose wife Sonia is an officer of Clan Mackenzie New Zealand, has done massive research on both hers and Jock's Mackenzie ancestors, and she is author of the updated Gruinard Chart, which updates the 19th century Findon Chart of the family.
In the 1871 census a daughter not present here, Barbara Campbell, was 17 years old, Alastair says she married an Alan Stewart, and had six children. Possibly her husband was the 7 year old Alan Stewart in 1851 at Badenscallie 51-32.
Margaret McLeod at Dornie 81-4 is likely a relative of Alexander, she was with this family as a servant in the 1861 census.
Henny MacLeod Head Mar 33 Crofter
Murdo Do Son 12 Scholar
Margaret Do Daur 10 Do
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration District 2, page 6. They were all
marked as born at Lochbroom.
In the 1871 census this family was at Dornie
71-32 with Henny's husband Murdo as Head of Household.
Cannot find the marriage registration for Murdo and Henny, however the birth
of Margaret 7 September 1870 and Ann 20 September 1872 gives Henny's maiden
surname as McKenzie. The only matching age Henny McKenzie in the 1861 Coigach
census not found in later censuses was at Reiff
61-26 as daughter of Duncan McKenzie of Reiff and Ann McKenzie of Reiff.
That Duncan testified in 1883 to the Napier Commission on the Plight of the
Crofters and Cotters of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, see duncan.htm.
In his testimony Duncan says when asked of his children (presumably including
Henny above);
Now I am an old man and I have no family - they have taken wing
and flown away - they were not of such a kind as would remain in the
place.
Donald MacLeod in the next Household, Dornie
81-3, is a brother of the missing Murdo, his sister Elizabeth MacLeod is at
Polbain
81-1, his sister Christina is at Polbain
81-9, and another sister, Hughina, married in 1854 to Murdoch MacLean of
Altandhu and emigrated to New Zealand, her descendants there include Marg Ward
(CONTACT
INFO).
Donald MacLeod Head Mar 54 Fisherman
Catherine Do Wife Mar 44
William Do Son Unm 18 Fisherman
Alexander Do Son Unm 15 Scholar
Heugh Do Son 13 Do
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration District 2, page 6. They were all marked as born at Lochbroom.
In the 1871 census this family was at Dornie 71-33.
Catherine "Ketty"'s maiden surname was also McLeod! Civil Registration records the marriage 26 March 1857 at Lochbroom of Donald McLeod to Catherine McLeod, and the births of several children to that couple;
Annabella, born 18 July, 1858,
Murdoch, born 30 August, 1860,
William, born 17 August, 1862,
Alexander, born 26 July, 1865,
Hugh, born 31 December, 1867.
Donald was a brother of Murdo MacLeod, whose wife and family is in the previous Household at Dornie 81-2, his sister Elizabeth MacLeod is at Polbain 81-10, his sister Christina is at Polbain 81-9, and another sister, Hughina, married in 1854 to Murdoch MacLean of Altandhu and emigrated to New Zealand, her descendants there include Marg Ward (CONTACT INFO).
Kenneth MacLeod Head Mar 52 Fisherman
Margaret Do Wife Mar 42
Janet Do Daur Unm 14 Scholar
Alexander Do Son 12 Do
Roderick Do Son 10 Do
Murdo Do Son 8 Do
Ann Do Daur 4
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration District 2, page 6. They were all
marked as born at Lochbroom.
The Civil Registration Index records the marriage 1 February 1866 of Kenneth
McLeod to Margaret Campbell. I think Margaret was related to Alexander Campbell
who is in this census at Dornie
81-1 (she was a servant to that Campbell family in the 1861 census).
Also recorded are the births of four of children to Kenneth McLeod and
Margaret "Peggy" Campbell;
Janet, born 30 November, 1866,
Alexander, born 29 August, 1868,
Roderick, born 31 October, 1870,
Murdoch, born 1 January, 1873.
Alexander McLeod in the next Household, Dornie
81-5, is a brother of Kenneth, death registration of their sister Margaret
also in that Household notes their parents had been John MacLeod and Ann, Maiden
Surname Urquhart.
Alexander MacLeod Head Mar 57 Crofter
Margaret Do Wife Mar 30
Ann Do Daur 3
Janet Do Daur 6m
Margaret Do Sister Unm 50
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration District 2, page 7. They were all
marked as born at Lochbroom. The Household is followed by one marked as
"Uninhabited".
In the 1871 census Alexander was unmarried, and was with his sister Peggy
("Margaret" above) and their mother Ann at Dornie
71-35. In 1891 the family is at Dornie
91-60.
Not certain yet what family Margaret was part of.
Margaret "Maggie", the sister, dies unmarried 3 June, 1900 at Dornie, age 73
years, neice Annie (above) the Informant. The registration notes the parents of
her and Alexander had been John MacLeod and Ann, Maiden Surname Urquhart.
Kenneth McLeod in the previous Household, Dornie
81-4, is a brother of Alexander.
Donald MacLeod Head Mar 35 Farmer of 200 Acres
Christy Stewart Servant Unm 50 General Servant
William MacLeod Servant 12 Scholar
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration District 2, page 7. They were all
marked as born at Lochbroom. The Household is preceded by one marked as
"Uninhabited". William's relationship to Head of Household was originally
written as "Brother-in-Law", and then crossed out.
Not certain where these people were in previous censuses.
Donald MacLeod Head Mar 46 Farmer
Mary Do Wife Do 30 Farmer's Wife
Murdina McKenzie Serv Unm 17 General Servant (Domestic)
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration District #2, page 12, address as "Old
Dornie, Farmhouse". All noted as born Lochbroom.
In the 1881 census Donald was at Dornie
81-7, noted as "Farmer of 200 Acres".
Have not identified Murdina in the 1881 census, but in 1871 her parents were
at Polbain
71-18. Her birth was registered as 6 May, 1873 at Polbain, the registrattion
notes her parents were Donald MacKenzie, a Fisherman, and Ann, maiden surname
MacLeod, married 1859 in Assynt.
Edward McKay Head Mar 40 Missionary
Margaret Do Wife Do 24 Missionary's Wife
Angus MacLeod Head Widr 80 Retired Sailor
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration District #2, page 12, address as "Old Dornie". Edward noted as born at Argyle, Kilbrandon, Margaret at Inverness, Kilmuir, and Angus at Lochbroom.
Have not identified these three in the 1881 census.
Alexander McLeod Head Mar 59 Crofter
Maggie Do Wife Do 48 Crofter's Wife
Maggie Do Sister Unm 54 Crofters Sister
Annie Do Daur Do 15 Scholar
Jessie Do Do 9 Do
Duncan Do Son 8 Do
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration District #2, page 12. All noted as born at Coigach.
In the 1881 census this family was at Dornie 81-5.
Margaret "Maggie", the sister, dies unmarried 3 June, 1900 at Dornie, age 73 years, neice Annie (above) the Informant. The registration notes the parents of her and Alexander had been John MacLeod and Ann, Maiden Surname Urquhart.
Kenneth McLeod in the next Household, Dornie 91-61, is a brother of Alexander.
Young Duncan marries 26 January, 1912 at Inverness to Bella MacKenzie from Polbain, both aged 28, Alexander then deceased, Maggie noted as maiden surname also MacLeod, Bella's parents both living, Alexander MacKenzie and Christina maiden surame MacKenzie.
Kenneth McLeod Head Mar 64 Crofter
Maggie Do Wife Do 52 Crofter's Wife
Alexander Do Son Unm 22 Crofter's Son
Annie Do Daur Do 14 Scholar
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration District #2, page 12. All noted as born at Coigach.
In the 1881 census this family was at Dornie 81-4.
The Civil Registration Index records the marriage 1 February 1866 of Kenneth McLeod to Margaret Campbell.
Also recorded are the births of four of children to Kenneth McLeod and Margaret "Peggy" Campbell;
Janet, born 30 November, 1866,
Alexander, born 29 August, 1868,
Roderick, born 31 October, 1870,
Murdoch, born 1 January, 1873.
Kenneth's death is registered as 28 May, 1903 at Dornie aged 79 years, Informant his son Alexander, wife noted as Maggie Campbell, parents as John MacLeod and Ann, maiden surname Urquhart.
Alexander McLeod in the previous Household, Dornie 91-60, is a brother of Kenneth, death registration of their sister Margaret also in that Household confirms parents names.
Death is registered as 10 September, 1893 at Dornie of Donald MacLeod aged 92 years, Widower of Rachel MacLeod, with Informant his son John, parents noted as having been Murdo MacLeod and Mary, maiden surname MacLeod.
Alexander Campbell Head Mar 70 Merchant (General)
Jessie Do Wife Do 62 Merchants Wife
Murdo Do Son Do 37 Merchants Assistant
Alexandrina Do Daur inlaw Do 33 Merchant Assistants
Wife
Jessie May Do Grand daur 2
George Do Grandson 6mos
Colina Do Daur Unm 27 Merchants Daughter
Georgina Do Do Do 24 Do Do
Katie McKenzie Daur Mar 33 Farmers Wife
James Do Grandson 4
Alexander H Do Do 2
John Do Do 1
Isabella Do Visitor Unm 63 Dressmaker
End of Dornie
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page 13 of Enumeration District #2. The address is
described as "House a part of Shopbuilding".
All are marked as born in Coigach, except Alexandrina at Scoraig, the three
McKenzie grandchildren at Dundonnell, and Isabella at Lochbroom. The initial in
Alexander McKenzie's name is indistinct; might be "A", "F", or "H". There is a
line drawn above Katie McKenzie's name, showing it to be the start of a second
family in the same dwelling.
In the 1881 census this family was at Dornie
81-1. Previous censuses disagree with this one, in that they show Alexander
and Janet "Jessie" Campbell were born in the Parish of Gairloch.
Alastair Donald (CONTACT
INFO) is researching and tracing the MacKenzie family Janet "Jessie"
Campbell in this Household was descended from. He has lots of info, and is
eagerly seeking descendants of this Campbell family.
In the 1871 census a daughter not present here, Barbara Campbell, was 17
years old, Alastair says she married an Alan Stewart, and had six children.
Possibly her husband was the 7 year old Alan Stewart in 1851 at Badenscallie
51-32.
Ristol
is one of the Summer Isles, It was sold to the British Fisheries Society, who in
turn in 1816 sold it to Donald MacDonald of Lochinver in Assynt. Donald was
originally from Skye, Chieftan of an ancient cadet of Clan Donald, as well as
being a Merchant and Tacksman in Assynt Donald maintained interests in Coigach;
in the 1798 Militia List of Lochbroom he is noted as owning two fishing boats at
Isle Tanera, where he died in 1857, and his daughter Frances is noted as living
in 1861, see Tanera
61-8.
Ristol was uninhabited by time of the 1881 census. Early records spell the
name as "Ruistail". At low tide there is reportedly a semi-submerged causway to
the mainland at Dornie.
Malcolm MacLeod, a carpenter and boatbuilder was born on Ristol about 1800.
By time of the 1841 census he has moved to Achlochan
41-4.
The Parish Register includes a few christenings I have not yet been able to
place with their family's other data;
Allan MacKenzie to Murdoch, christened 22 July, 1812,
Mary McLeod to Niel, christened 16 January, 1825,
Janet McLeod to Niel, christened 24 September, 1827,
Mary McKenzie to Murdoch, christened 27 December, 1827,
Ann McKenzie to John, christened 28 December, 1828,
Isobel McRae to Alexander, christened 10 December, 1829 (see Badentarbet
41-8),
Anabel McLeod to Neil (listed as a Cooper), christened 11 June, 1830.
The Parish Register includes the marriage of Hector McKenzie of Isle Ristol to Janet McDonald from Reiff 12 March 1830. Janet was a daughter of John McDonald and Catherine "Ketty" McLeod there at Reiff 41-18. That is my own family, so I would welcome any input on this bunch! CONTACT INFO. Hector, Janet, and three children are in the 1841 census at Polbain 41-5, sometime after birth of a fifth child in 1844 they move to Balintore in Easter Ross, descendants to the present day are traced.
Great coincidence in names! But not likely the Coigach couple.
Evander Campbell 50
Barbara do 60
Jannet do 60
Anne do 50
Murdoch McKenzie 20
Janet Morison 50
Jane MacKenzie 55
Notes on this Household:
All shown as born in RossShire.
Evander, Janett, Anne and Murdoch, are in the 1851 census at Ristol
51-2 with Evander's forename as "Edward". All these Campbells then are
listed as "MacIvers"! A search of the web shows McIver was a sept of Campbell,
and that some McIver families in the Parish of Gairloch just south of Lochbroom
used the surname Campbell.
There is another Evander Campbell in the 1841 Coigach census! He is Head of
Household at Achnancarnian
41-1. That Evander has a daughter named Barbara, and I think it likely he
was a nephew of the Evander above.
Murdo McKenzie is shown in the 1851 census to be a nephew of Evander, one of
the three Campbell women above (likely Jannet or Anne who are also still then at
Ristol) is his mother. His father is I think shown in a christening 30 July
1816; "Dond McKenzie Ullapool, Murdo, a bastard".
Though the father is listed as resident at Ullapool, the other three
christenings that day were at Coigach.
Evander is I think the person referred to in an 1825 letter as "Mr Maciver
the sheep master" at Achnahaird, the 1851 census says he had been a shepherd.
There is also a Donald MacKenzie there who *might* be the father of Murdo above.
See Achnahaird
41-11.
Katharine McLeod 40 Cotter
Alexander do 20
Katharine do 20
John do 15
Duncan do 14
Ann do 11
Murdoch do 9
Ann do 15
Notes on this Household:
Column listing whether born in county left blank for this Household!
In 1851 this family is still on the island, see Ristol 51-3. That census shows Katharine, the mother, was surnamed Stewart.
The Parish Register records the marriage 13 April 1848 of Murdo McKenzie of Reiff to Catharine McLeod, a daughter of Roderick McLeod of Isle Ristol (see Murdo at Reiff 41-8). Catherine and Murdo are in the household next to her mother's in the 1851 census, see Ristol 51-4. This family are ancestors of Alistair MacLeod, the Highland Council genealogist at Inverness (CONTACT INFO).
Young John above marries 6 December, 1848 to Isabella McDonald of the Isle Tanera, she is there in this census with her Widowed father and siblings at Tanera 41-10. In the 1851 census John and Isabella at Ristol 51-5, so three of the five Households on Ristol in 1851 included immediate family members of these McLeods!
Catharine's death is registered as 19 November, 1866 on Isle Tanera, age 75 years, her son John the Informant. The registration notes her as Widow of Roderick MacLeod, Seaman, and daughter of John Stewart and Catherine Graham.
John MacLeod Head Mar 33 Shepherd
Isabella MacLeod Wife Mar 29
Chirsty Kerr Visitor U. 17 Scholar
Notes on this Household:
All born at Lochbroom.
The Parish Register records the marriage 31 January 1850 of John McLeod, a
shepherd at Altandubh, to Isabella Kerr from Riff, a daughter of Donald Kerr, a
Tenant there.
I think John is the John McLeod listed in the 1841 census at Altandhu
41-18, That John was christened 4 July 1817, with father given as Alexander
McLeod. Another son of Alexander was Murdo, who is an ancestor of Neil McLeod in
California (CONTACT
INFO).
In the 1861 census this family is at Ristol
61-2, Isabella is not with them then though, she is then at Faochag
61-31, and the family is in all later censuses at Faochag.
Chirsty is from Reiff, Isabella is her sister; see Reiff
41-11.
Chirsty and her brother Alexander emigrate to Tasmania in 1853 aboard the Sir
Allan McNab (see McNab
519). Alexander is in this census as a visiting tailor at Achiltibuie
51-84. Two descendants of Chirsty in Tasmania have been researching Coigach
Kerrs, they are Ron Williams (CONTACT
INFO), and the husband of Ron's sister Penny; Geoff Butler (CONTACT
INFO).
Edward MacIver Head U. 68 Pauper (Was Shepherd)
Janet Do Sister U. 77 Pauper ( Do Do )
Ann Do Sister U. 75 Pauper ( Do Do )
Murdoch MacKenzie Nephew U. 35 Pauper Do Do
Notes on this Household:
All born at Lochbroom.
These four were in the 1841 census at Ristol
41-1, with Edward as "Evander", and the MacIver surname given as "Campbell"!
A search of the web shows McIver was a sept of Campbell, and that some McIver
families in the Parish of Gairloch just south of Lochbroom used the surname
Campbell.
There is a death registered 23 January 1860 on Isle Tanera of Janet McIver
aged 83, parents were Murdoch McIver and Mary McDougald.
Murdo's christening is listed in the Parish Register; 30 July 1816;
"Dond McKenzie Ullapool, Murdo, a bastard".
Probably Janet or Anne above is his mother.
Evander is I think the person referred to in an 1825 letter as "Mr Maciver
the sheep master" at Achnahaird. The Tacksman's family there had a son Donald
MacKenzie who *might* be the father of Murdo above. See Achnahaird
41-11.
Alexander MacLeod Head U. 31 Cotter
Catherine Stewart Mother W. 57 Do Mother
Ann MacLeod Sister U. 20 Do Sister
Murdo MacLeod Brother U. 18 Scholar
Notes on this Household:
All born at Lochbroom.
In 1841 this family was one of the three households on Isle Ristol, see Ristol 41-2. In 1851 Catherine and Alexander are with the family of Catherine's daughter Catherine, at Tanera 61-4.
Catherine MacKenzie in the next Household, Ristol 51-4, is a child of Catherine above. Both Catherines are ancestors of Alistair MacLeod (CONTACT INFO).
John MacLeod two Households away at Ristol 51-5 is a son of Catherine.
Catharine's death is registered as 19 November, 1866 on Isle Tanera, age 75 years, her son John the Informant. The registration notes her as Widow of Roderick MacLeod, Seaman, and daughter of John Stewart and Catherine Graham.
Murdo MacKenzie Head Mar 31 Cotter
Catherine MacKenzie Wife Mar 29
Roderick MacKenzie Son 2
Notes on this Household:
All are marked as born at Lochbroom.
Murdo was from Reiff, he was there with his family in 1841 at Reiff
41-8. Catherine was in the 1841 census with her McLeod family at Ristol
41-2. In the 1861 census Murdo and Catherine, with six children, are at Tanera
61-4.
Catherine's Widowed mother and three siblings are in the previous Household
at Ristol
51-3, and John MacLeod in the next Household, Ristol
51-5 is a brother.
Murdo and Catherine married 13 April 1848.
Among the children of Murdo and Catherine is Alexanderina, who became
grandmother to Alistair MacLeod (CONTACT
INFO), the Highland Council Genealogist!
John MacLeod Head Mar 27 Cotter
Bell Do Wife Mar 24
Sarah Do Daur 1
Ann Macdonald Visitor U, 27 Servt. at home
End of Isle Ristol
Notes on this Household:
All born at Lochbroom.
John was from a Ristol family, in 1841 he was with them at Ristol
41-2. In this census his Widowed mother and three siblings are two
Households before at Ristol
51-3, and Catherine MacKenzie in the previous Household, Ristol
51-4, is a sister.
Isabella "Bell" was a MacDonald, in the 1841 census she was at Tanera
41-10. In 1861 John and Isabella with five children are at Tanera
61-1.
In this census Isabella's father and other relatives are at Tanera
51-10.
Alexander West Head Mar 49 Fisherman
William Wiseman Lodger Mar 33 Do
George Walk(sp?) Lodger Mar 36 Do
Andrew Wiseman Lodger Mar 30 Do
Hugh Walk(sp?) Lodger Mar 28 Do
James Laurence Lodger Un. 21 Do
Mary Ann West Servt. Un. 19 Domestic Servt.
Isabella Murray Servt. Un. 20 Domestic Servt.
John McLeod Head Mar 42 Tenant
Margaret Do. Daur 9 Tenant' Daur. Scholar
Donald Do. Son 7 Scholar
Rachel Do. Daur. 6 Do.
Mary Do. Daur 5 Do.
Ann Do. Daur 3 Do.
Christina Do. Daur. 1 Do.
Ann McLeod Servt. Un. 43 General Servt.
Duncan McLeod Servt. Un. 18 Ag. Lab.
Murdo McLeod Visitor Mar 38 Tenant
Notes on this Household:
All are marked as born at Coigach.
In the 1851 census this family was at Ristol
51-1. John's missing wife Isabella Kerr is in this census at Faochag
61-31, in the 1871 census the family has moved there, and is listed at Faochag
71-79.
In the next census Rachel is a servant to a McLean family at Achduart
71-103.
Norman's death is registered as 15 June, 1878 at Isle Ristol, aged "73", son John the Informant. The Registration has Mary still alive then, Maiden Surname MacLeod, and says Norman's parents had been Donald MacLeod and Esabella MacLeod.
The death of an unmarried daughter of Norman and Mary, also named Mary, was registered as 14 October, 1869 at Isle Ristol, it states her mother's Maiden Surname as MacLeod. The Parish Register includes the marriage 29 February 1828 of "Norman McLeod Altandow to Mary McMcLeod There".
Alexander Ross Lodger Mar 32 Fisherman
William do Lodger Mar 30 Do Do
Alexr Main Lodger Mar 29 Do Do
John do Lodger Mar 25 Do Do
John do Lodger Mar 25 Do Do
James Smith Lodger Unm 20 Do Do
William Main Lodger Mar 21 Do Do
Isabella Main Serv Unm 19 Domestic Servant
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page 17 of Enumeration District 2. Alexander and William
Ross marked as born at "Burghead Mury". The next three as at Inverness Shire,
and the last three as at "Murry Shire".
George Watt Lodger Mar 50 Fisherman
Alexander do Lodger Mar 53 Do Do
George do Lodger Mar 26 Do do
George do Lodger Unm 35 do do
Thomas West Lodger Unm 18 do do
Charles Watt Lodger Unm 20 do do
Cathrine West Servant Unm 20 Domestic serv
Mary Ann Watt Servant Unm 19 Domestic Servant
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page 17 of Enumeration District 2. All marked as born at
Banff Shire.
Alexander McLean Head Widr 71 Farmer
Donald do Son Unm 30 Labourer
Mary McLean Daur Unm 17 General Serv
Murdo do Son servant 15 Hird
John do Son 12 Scholar
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page 18 of Enumeration District 2. All marked as born at
Ross Shire. (And yes, Murdo's marital condition is described as "servant"!)
In the 1861 census this family was at Altandhu
61-14. Alexander's second wife, Isabella McLean (daughter of Kenneth McLean
and Mary McLennan), the mother of the three youngest children above, has died
since then.
Shepherd Stations
Aird
of Coigach is the rolling ground on the north-east side of the
peninsula, leading up to Inverkirkcaig in Assynt Parish of SutherlandShire.
May's survey of Coigach in 1758 named Angus Macleod as tacksman at
"Leorchircaig" (the "Lineranich" below) with 1650 acres and a community of about
30 people. Angus was also Tacksman of "Sheanscaig" ("Sionascaig" below) with
3870 acres and a community of 9 tenants.
According to testimony before the Napier Commission in 1883 the land at
Inverpolly was used as summer pasturage by the people of Reiff up to the 1820s,
when it was then rented out to southern sheep farmers.
By time of the 1841 census these small communities had been cleared, and were
home to four sheep farmers and their families.
Spelling in these transcriptions is less certain than in other communities,
as the surnames only occur in these Households, there is less chance to compare
with other similar handwriting.
Murdoch McLeod Head Mar 49 Shepherd
Anabella McLeod Wife Mar 42
Elizabeth McLeod Daur Unm 17 Scholar
Kenneth McLeod Son 12 Do
Margaret McLeod Daur 9 Do
Murdoch McLeod Son 7 do
This Household appears in Enumeration District 4, pages 1 and 2, placename
spelled in this census as "Clash". All marked as born at Lochbroom, except
Hector born at Assynt.
From civil registrations of marriage and of childrens births Annabella's
maiden surname is shown to be McDonald.
Allan Stewart 36 Shepherd
---anna Stewart 31
Wm Stewart 10
Isabella Stewart 8
Susana Stewart 6
Eliza Stewart 4
James Stewart 2
Jno Stewart 11Months
James Murday 25 Shepherd
Alex McIntyre 20 Shepherd
Angus McIntyre 15 Shepherd
John Rae Head Mar 36 Sheep Manager
Hughina Sutherland
or Rae Wife Mar 36
Robert Rae Son 6
William Do. Son 5
Mary Do. Daur 3
Christina Do Daur 1
Mary Ann Henderson Visitor U. 23 Dressmaker
Adam ????er Visitor U. 25 Mason
John Wood Servt. U. 30 Shepherd
Christina Stewart Servt U. 22 House Servt.
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration District 8, page 33. Left hand side of
the page very indistinct! Place of John Rae's birth unclear, Hughina and Adam at
Tongue in Sutherland, John Wood at Durness, and the rest at Lochbroom in
RossShire.
In the 1861 census this family is at Inverpolly
61-1, John's occupation still listed as "Sheep Manager".
Edward Thompson ([email protected]) is
descended from this family, and has lots of information on later generations.
John and Hughina though both from other Counties married 17 July 1849 in
Lochbroom Parish and lived at Coigach, producing 12 children over 20 years. The
couple in the next Household, Inverpolly
51-47, was married the same day, and Janet Sutherland or Murdie there was
from Tongue like Hughina, likely they were sisters.
James Murdie Head Mar 32 Shepherd
Janet Sutherland or
Murdie Wife Mar 23
John Murdie Son 10Mo
Alexander Do. Brother U. 22 Shepherd
Flora MacKenzie Srvt. U 22 House Servt.
Roderick MacLeod Visitor U. 25 Tailor (App)
Allan Do. Visitor U. 14 Tailor An App.
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration District 8, page 33. Left hand side of
the page very indistinct! James and his brother Alexander born at PeebleShire,
Janet born at Tongue in SutherlandShire, and the rest at Lochbroom in RossShire.
In the 1841 census James was at Inverpolly
41-1. In the 1861 census this family is at the isolated Shepherd Station of
Rhegreanoch.
James and Janet though both from other Counties married 17 July 1849 in
Lochbroom Parish. The couple in the previous Household, Inverpolly
51-46, was married the same day, and Hughina Sutherland or Rae there was
from Tongue like Janet, likely they were sisters.
William Michael Head Mar 23 Shepherd
Ann Do. Wife Mar 26
Mary Do Daur 1
-- page break
--
Christina Michael Sister Mar 24
John MacLeod Nephew 4Mo
Ann Ross Aunt Mar 50
Janet MacLeod Servt. U. 20 House Servt.
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration District 8, pages 33 and 34. Left hand side of page 33 is very indistinct! William, his sister Christina, and nephew John born at Creich in SutherlandShire, Ann at Kilmorick in InvernessShire, and the rest at Lochbroom in RossShire.
In the 1841 census there was a Michael family at the Shepherd Station at Lineranich, with the surname spelled as "McMichel". The Head of Household then was also a William, unlikely though if that was the same William as here, because the age (36 in 1841) does not match, and it looks like his wife then was "Hellen"!
The Parish Register includes a marriage 3 January, 1828 of "John McLeod Badintarbit and Ann McMichael Shinisgag".
Also included is the marriage of William and the Ann above, 26 January, 1849, both of their surnames listed as "Michael". Ann is in the 1841 census as transcribed by "FreeCEN", http://freecen.rootsweb.com/, at "Teachuing", in the Parish of Creich, SutherlandShire, with her siblings and parents, surname as "McMichael", that family is in this census at the next household, Inverpolly 51-49.
This family boarded the Wanata at Liverpool on 10 June, 1852, to arrive in Melbourne 4 October, 1852, see webpage of Elizabeth Janson at "Pioneer Families in Victoria"
The Parish Register includes a few births and christenings I assume to be of this family or relatives;
Mary to William Michael (Shepherd) and Anne Michael, at Inverpolly, presumably the Mary above, born 6 December, 1849, christened 28 February, 1852.
Janet to same parents, but address given as Aird of Coigagh, born 26 March, 1851, christened 1 June, 1851.
Annabella to Kenneth Michael of Ullapool, christened 3 June, 1810.
Christian to Kenneth Michael of Ullapool, christened 10 December, 1815.
Joan Michael, writer of "Lochbroom Blethers" in the RossShire Journal is a gt-grandaughter of William's brother Robert.
James Michael Head Mar 53 Shepherd
Mary MacLennan
or Michael Wife Mar 48
John Michael Son U. 21 Shepherd
Catherine Do. Daur U. 17 House Servt
James Do. Son 15 Shepherd
Janet Do. Daur 10
Alexander Do. Son 8
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration District 8, page 34. My photocopy
misses part of the right hand side of this page, so the following list of birth
places might have errors! James, Janet, and Alexander born in SutherlandShire,
presumably at Creich like the Michaels in the previous Household. Mary and John
born in InvernessShire, and Catherine and young James at Lochbroom in RossShire.
The wife Ann in the previous Household; Inverpolly
51-48, was a daughter of James and Mary, in the 1841 census they were
together at Creich in Sutherlandshire, the 1841 census as transcribed by
"FreeCEN", http://freecen.rootsweb.com/, has the
family in the Parish of at Creich in Sutherlandshire, Enumeration District 9,
page 8, address as "Teachuing";
James McMichael 35 Independent
Ann McMichael 15
John McMichael 10
Catherine McMichael 8
James McMichael 5
Janet McMichael 1
Mary McLennan 35
James and Mary noted in 1841 as born in census County (Sutherland), all else
outside the County.
John Rae Head Mar. 47 Sheep Manager
Hughina Do. Wife Mar. 42 Wife of Do.
Robert Do. Son Un. 16 Son of Do.
William Do. Son Un. 15 Scholar
Mary Do Daur. 13 Do.
Thomas Do Son 9 Do.
Henry Do. Son 8 Do.
Margaret Do Daur. 12(?) Do.
John Do. Son 4
Christopher Do. Son 2
Dond. Sutherland do. Son 10Mo.
Roderick McLeod Boarder Un. 29 Shepherd
==
Allan McIntosh Lodger Un. 25 Gamekeeper
Notes on this Household:
These people are on page 1 of Enumeration District #4. John Rae listed as
born at Eskdale in DumfriesShire, Hughina at Tongue in SutherlandShire, Allan
McIntosh at Kiltarlity in InvernessShire, the rest at Lochbroom. Though Allan is
listed as a separate Household, I suspect he lived in a modest outbuilding; the
Rae Household had two rooms with windows, and he had but one. No other
Households at Inverpolly in 1861.
In the 1851 census this family was at Inverpolly
51-46, John's occupation then also listed as "Sheep Manager". In the next
census they are at Inverpolly
71-2.
Edward Thompson ([email protected]) is
descended from this family, and says that though John and Hughina were both from
other Counties they married 17 July 1849 in Lochbroom Parish and lived at
Coigach, producing 12 children over 20 years.
Jilly Wilson (CONTACT
INFO) is descended from the Reiff McLennan family. Jilly includes on her
webpage excerpts from information she has compiled from earlier family
researchers, including the following about Alexander "Sandy" MacLeod (see Acheninver
61-2) that mentions "Rae" (certainly the John Rae above);
Sandy had a horse and cart and he earned a little money every
summer carting the salmon catch from the station at Badentarbet where they had
an ice house. The salmon fishing were let to a man named Rae, a southerner
without a trace of Gaelic, but he loved to tease Sandy to hear his 'quaint'
English. On one occasion, he suggested to Sandy he should keep a pig 'Ah yes,
Mr Rae', Sandy replied, 'but you know a pig is a very costing/expensive
animal'
[K. MacLeod 1967]
Sandy's father John McLeod had been born at Strathpolly about 1800, and was
no doubt one of the people cleared from there when it was converted to a sheep
farm rented to southern shepherds such as Rae. From the jesting back and forth
it looks like there was no resentment.
John Rae Head Mar 55 Sheep Manager
Hughina Rae Wife Mar. 51
William Rae Son Unm 25 Shepherd
Margaret Do Daur Unm 16 General Servant
Henry Do Son Unm 18 Scholar
John Do Son 14 Scholar
Christopher Do Son 12 Scholar
Donald S. Do Son 10 Scholar
Christina Do Daur. 8 Scholar
Scott Do. Son 7 Scholar
Notes on this Household:
These people are on page 1 of Enumeration District #4. John Rae listed as born at Eskdale Muir in Dumfries, Hughina at Tongue in SutherlandShire, and the children all at Lochbroom.
A child of this family, Thomas, is in this census as a boarding shepherd with the family at Rhegreanoch
Another child of this family, Mary, married Duncan Morrison 26 March 1868 in the neighbouring Parish of Assynt. Duncan was in the 1861 census with his family at Achnahaird 61-8, in this census Mary and Duncan with two children and Duncan's father are at Achnahaird 71-97.
Edward Thompson ([email protected]) is descended from this Rae family, and says that though John and Hughina were both
from other Counties they married 17 July 1849 in Lochbroom Parish and lived at Coigach, producing 12 children over 20 years.
Jilly Wilson (CONTACT INFO) is descended from the Reiff McLennan family. Jilly includes on her webpage excerpts from information she has compiled from earlier family researchers, including the following about Alexander "Sandy" MacLeod (see Acheninver 61-2) that mentions "Rae" (certainly the John Rae above);
Sandy had a horse and cart and he earned a little money every
summer carting the salmon catch from the station at Badentarbet where they had
an ice house. The salmon fishing were let to a man named Rae, a southerner
without a trace of Gaelic, but he loved to tease Sandy to hear his 'quaint'
English. On one occasion, he suggested to Sandy he should keep a pig 'Ah yes,
Mr Rae', Sandy replied, 'but you know a pig is a very costing/expensive
animal'
[K. MacLeod 1967]
Sandy's father John McLeod had been born at Strathpolly about 1800, and was no doubt one of the people cleared from there when it was converted to a sheep farm rented to southern shepherds such as Rae. From the jesting back and forth it looks like there was no resentment.
John dies 3 February, 1882 at Inverpolly. His death registration notes his parents had been Robert Rae, a shepherd, and Mary, maiden surname Graham, son Thomas was Informant of the registration.
John Rae Head Mar 66 Retired Sheep Manager
Heughina Do Wife Mar 60
Robert Do Son Unm 36 Shoemaker
Thomas Do Son Unm 28 Manager
John Do Son Unm 23 Shepherd
Christina Do Daur Unm 18 Serv.
John S. Do Son Unm 16 Shepherd
Henry Paterson Vist Unm 27 Gamekeeper
James Thomson Vist Unm 36 Tailor
This Household is on page 1 of Enumeration District 4 (a district of only 5 Households, all Shepherds or Gameskeepers). John Rae is marked as born at Eskdalemuir in DumfriesShire, Heughina at Tongue in SutherlandShire, their children at Lochbroom, Henry Paterson at Reay in Caithness, and James Thomson at Wick in Caithness.
Edward Thompson ([email protected]) is descended from this family, and says that though John and Hughina were both from
other Counties they married 17 July 1849 in Lochbroom Parish and lived at Coigach, producing 12 children over 20 years.
John dies 3 February, 1882 at Inverpolly. His death registration notes his parents had been Robert Rae, a shepherd, and Mary, maiden surname Graham, son Thomas was Informant of the registration.
Alexander Stewart Head Mar 51 Gamekeeper
Catherine Do Wife Mar 44
Kenneth Do Son Unm 15 Scholar
Ann Do Daur 13 Scholar
Johan Do Daur 4
Barbra MacLeod Visitor W. 51 Servt.
Kenneth Stewart Visitor Unm. 16 General Labourer
This Household is on page 2 of Enumeration District 4 (a district of only 5
Households, all Shepherds or Gameskeepers). Alexander, Ann, Johan, Kenneth
marked as born at Lochbroom, the others at Assynt.
In the 1871 census this family was at Achiltibuie
71-15, with them then was Alexander's father Kenneth.
Alexander's death is registered as 18 December, 1890 at Achiltibuie, aged 57
years, Widower of Catherine MacLeod. The registration notes his parents had been
Kenneth Stewart and Mary, Maiden Surname MacLeod. Informant of the death was his
brother Roderick.
This family includes ancestors of Roderick "Hugh" Waterton (CONTACT
INFO). Hugh has sent me a lot of information on this family, he says
Alexander Stewart married Catherine McLeod (of Elphin in Assynt Parish) 28
December, 1865 at Ardmair. Young Johan above marries in 1895 at Glasgow to
Roderick McKenzie of Achnacarnin in Assynt Parish. Johan was Hugh's grandmother,
she and Roderick emigrated to B.C. in Canada, where Hugh still lives.
A brother of Alexander, Roderick, is in this census at Polglass
81-25.
This Household is on page 2 of Enumeration District 4 (a district of only 5
Households, all Shepherds or Gameskeepers). Janet marked as born at Tongue in
SutherlandShire.
The Parish Register includes a marriage 3 January 1828 of "John McLeod
Badintarbit and Ann McMichael Shinisgag". Cannot see the couple at Badentarbet
in 1841 though. Also included is what I think is a second marriage for William,
possibly to a cousin; 26 January 1849 William Michael m. Ann Michael.
The Parish Register includes a few births and christenings I assume to be of
this family;
Mary to William Michael (Shepherd) and Anne Michael, at Inverpolly, born 6
December, 1849, christened 28 February, 1852,
Janet to same parents, but address given as Aird of Coigagh, born 26
March, 1851, christened 1 June, 1851,
Annabella to Kenneth Michael of Ullapool, christened 3 June, 1810,
Christian to Kenneth Michael of Ullapool, christened 10 December, 1815.
John McLeod Head Mar. 42 Shepherd
Barbara Do Wife Mar. 34 Shepherd's Wife
John Do. Son 9
Murdoch Do. Son 6
Dolina Do. Daur 2
Murdoch Do Lodger Un. 31 Gamekeeper
Mary Do. Servant Un. 18 Genl. Servt.
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration District 4, page 2. John, Barbara, and
their children are listed as born in Assynt, the other two in Coigach. (See Coigach
Gazetteer)
Murdo McLeod Head Mar 36 Shepherd
Sussanna McLeod Wife Mar 33
Donald McLeod Son 8
Isabella McLeod Daur 6
Ann McLeod Daur 3
Jean McLeod Daur 1
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration District 4, page 1, community spelled
this census as "Leanranach". All listed as born at Eddrachillis in
SutherlandShire, except young Jean born at Lochbroom. (See Coigach
Gazetteer)
Donald Ross Head Mar 75 Shepherd
Catherine Do Wife Mar 70
John Do Son Unm 27 Shepherd
Heughina Do Daur Unm 29 Dressmaker
John Blackburn Vist. Unm 37 Retired Farmer
Charles Lindsay Vist. Unm 33 Farmer
Donald MacKenzie Vist. Unm 65 Tailor
George Anderson Vist. Unm 30 Plumber
This Household is on page 1 of Enumeration District 4 (a district of only 5 Households, all Shepherds or Gameskeepers). The Ross family and Donald MacKenzie marked as born at Assynt, John Blackburn at Kelern in Stirling, Charles Lindsay at Clova in Forres, and George Anderson at Leith in Edinborough.
The death of Catherine is registered as 6 September, 1885 at "Leanachrannich" aged 74 years, Informant her brother-in-law, John Ross at Badentarbat. The registration says her parents had been Robert Ross, Shepherd, and Cristy, Maiden Surname McKenzie.
A son of this family, Robert, died 5 January, 1879 at a place in Inverpolly difficult to transcribe;
Robert's death registration notes him as 30 years old, single, a gillie, son of Donald Ross, shepherd, and Catherine, maiden surname Ross, he slipped off a rock and died. Informant was his uncle, John Ross.
The Register of Corrected Entries notes a different place for the death, also difficult to transcribe;
The first three are listed as not born in County, indicating John Russel
probably became shepherd at Rhegreanoch sometime 1838-40. There is an I.G.I.
listing of the marriage 16 June 1837 at Moffat in Dumfries of a John Russel to a
Martha Thorburn, probably this couple.
The I.G.I. only includes one Georgina McKaskle; she married Donald McLeod 2
July 1844 in Assynt Parish of SutherlandShire, which begins about a mile north
of this Shepherd Station. See McCaskle notes at 1841
Sionascaig.
In the 1851 census there are no residents listed at Rhegreanoch.
Jim Win ([email protected]) is a
descendant of Georgina and the husband Donald McLeod she marries in 1844. Jim
has done lots of research on the family, tracing forward from their emigration
to Galveston Texas arriving aboard the ship "Havelock" 2 February 1867, and is
now climbing backwards through Georgina and Donald's ancestry in Assynt. He
credits a son of his gt-grandfather George, Alexander "Tex" McLeod, as source of
some of his family history, in a recording taped in 1972.
From Assynt OPR listings Jim has Donald McLeod born about 1809 around Culaig,
and Georgina MacKaskle born around 1820. OPR of a birth at Ardroe in Assynt to
the couple in 1855 lists Georgina's birthplace as "Inverpolly, Lock Broom". Some
of the couple's birth registrations give Donald's occupation as "mason".
It is interesting that Jim has found the family in the 1861 census with a son
born about 1853 in Canada, with the earlier and later children born in Scotland,
which he says confirms information passed down that the family had gone to
Canada for a few years and then returned to Scotland before emigrating to the
United States.
James Murdie Head Mar 44 Shepherd
Janet Do. Wife Mar 33 Wife of Do.
John Do. Son 10 Scholar
Christina Do. Daur. 9 Do.
William Do. Son 4
Catherine Do. Daur. 2
Janet Do. Daur. 9Mo.
Donald McLeod Boarder Un. 22 Shepherd
Catherine McLeod Servt. Un. 22 Domestic Servt.
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration District 4, page 1. (See Coigach
Gazetteer). In this census, the placename was spelled "Regrenach". Photocopy
is faint; the age of Christina might read as 7 or 5.
James listed as not born at Beggar in PeebleShire, Janet born at Tongue in
SutherlandShire, Donald McLeod at Assynt, and the rest in Coigach.
In the 1851 census this family was at the shepherd station at Inverpolly
51-47.
Peter Morrison Head Mar 36 Shepherd
Johan Morrison Wife Mar 22
Mary McDonald Sister in law Unm 30 General Serv.
Ann McLeod Serv. Unm 16 Do Do
Thomas Rae Boarder Unm 19 Shepherd
Thomas Ross Visitor Unm 18 Tutor
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration District 4, page 2. (See Coigach
Gazetteer). In this census, the placename was spelled "Regreanach".
Peter listed as not born at Eddrachilles in Sutherland, Johan and Mary at
Reay in Sutherland, Ann McLeod and Thomas Ross at Assynt, and Thomas Rae at
Lochbroom.
William MacKenzie Head Mar 45 Shepherd
Catherine Do Wife Mar 44
Mary Ann Do Daur Unm 16 Shepherds Daughter
John Do Son 14 Scholar
Donald Do Son (Twin) 11 Do
Hellen Do Daur (Twin) 11 Do
William Do Son 9 Do
David James Do Son 4
This Household is on page 1 of Enumeration District 4 (a district of only 5 Households, all Shepherds or Gameskeepers). All marked as born at Lochbroom, except Mary Ann at Assynt.
I identify the place as Rhegreanoch as there is a memorial stone at Lochinver cemetery that reads;
"In loving memory of Catherine CAMERON, beloved wife of William MACKENZIE. who died at Strathan 20th April 1905 in her 64th year. Also her son Donald who died at Rhigreanoch 1885 aged 16 years."
Death of Donald McKenzie is registered as 14 January, 1887 at Rigrenoch aged 16 years, son of William Mackenzie, shepherd, and Catherine, maiden surname Cameron, Informant his father William.
old postcard of Loch Sionascaig
Ruins at Loch Sionascaig courtesy Malcolm
Bangor-Jones
Alex Hoatson 27 Shepherd
Janet Hoatson 30
James Hoatson 4
Jane Hoatson 2
Wm Hoatson 1
Margt McKaskle 15 F. S.
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears in Enumeration
District 13, page 5. (See Coigach
Gazetteer) Spelling of the surname is indistinct. Placename in this census
was spelled "Shiniskaig".
Alex was born 9 July 1814 at Penpont in DumfriesShire (surname as
"Hewetson").
Alex and Janet were married 23 May 1838 at Straiton in Ayr, his surname
listed as "Howatson", hers as "McMoran". As of the children only James is listed
as not born in County, my guess is this family came to Sionascaig either late
1838, or some time in 1839.
Sheila Gallacher (CONTACT
INFO) is a gt-gt-gt-grand-daughter of Alex and Janet through their son
Samuel, who was born the year after this census. So far Sheila has found Samuel
only in the 1851 census.
Sheila says that Alex was born in Penpont, Dumfriesshire, and christened
there as Hewetson. He married in Straiton as Howatson and appears in the 1851
census for Carsphairn Kirkcudbrightshire, the 1861 for Straiton, Ayrshire and
the 1881 for Dalmellington, Ayrshire as Hewitson. Samuel married as Hotson, his
son was registered as Howatson!
James was born in Carsphairn KirkudbrightShire.
Interesting that the 1851 census has the Hoatson children listed as born at
Lochbroom, but 1861 lists them as born in Assynt. I think that reflects that
this remote shepherd's home was geographically closer to Inverkirkaig in Assynt
then Ullapool in Lochbroom, and probably had christenings there. (A situation
reflected by their having an Assynt MacAskill as servant.)
Only other McKascle in the 1841 census at Coigach is 20 year old Georgina,
who is servant at a Sheep Station a few miles away, at Rhegreanoch.
Though Margaret is marked as born in Lochbroom Parish, the I.G.I. includes a
christening 12 November 1826 to parents William and Anne (both surnamed
McKaskle) in neighboring Assynt Parish. That couple matches a marriage
registration 18 April 1816 of "William MacCaskle Shiniscaig and Anne McCaskle
Lockpreanach Assant".
George Ritchie Head Mar 61 Fisher
James Do Head Mar 31 Fisher
George Do. Head Mar 26 Fisher
George Taylor Nephew U. 28 Fisher
Mary Duthie Niece U 14 Servt.
This Household is on page 34 of Enumeration District 8, it follows the
Households at Inverpolly, and I assume it was moored off there. Lower right hand
side of the page is destroyed, making places of birth illegible.
Unsorted Rough Notes
none at present
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