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This page will be used for people looking for relatives,friends etc. who they have lost touch over the years.And also for tracing their family history.Messages can be posted here with contact details.
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From Gordon Sutherland Montreal,Quebec,Canada.
I would like to hear from anyone who has genealogical information on the Sutherlands
(especially those called "King" or "Righ (Ri)"), as well as, the Dempsters, MacKays, and MacDonalds, in the Parish of Clyne. I would also like to hear from anyone who has connections with these families!
I am also interested in the early history of the Brora Rangers, from the formation of the
team in 1879. I am especially interested in the names of players. I have a clipping from
the Northern Times which says that my grandfather Andrew Sutherland (King) was
with the team when it was formed in 1879. I'm not sure if this is a fact.
Gordon Sutherland
Email:gordons@megaweb.ca
I would like to hear from anyone who has genealogical information on the Sutherlands
(especially those called "King" or "Righ (Ri)"), as well as, the Dempsters, MacKays, and MacDonalds, in the Parish of Clyne. I would also like to hear from anyone who has connections with these families!
I am also interested in the early history of the Brora Rangers, from the formation of the
team in 1879. I am especially interested in the names of players. I have a clipping from
the Northern Times which says that my grandfather Andrew Sutherland (King) was
with the team when it was formed in 1879. I'm not sure if this is a fact.
Gordon Sutherland
Email:gordons@megaweb.ca
From Vicki Campbell Denton Texas USA.
I am researching the family of John McKay. He is said to have come from Brora, Parish Clyne, Sutherland to work for Hudson's Bay Company in 1790. He was probably born around 1750 - 1770 and he and his son, John Richards McKay, were well-known in the fur trade. A statement about his
granddaughter, Mary McKay (b. 1852, Red River Settlement, Manitoba, Canada) was that although she was mixed blood/metis, she was descended from the Lord Reay.
I would be interested in hearing from anyone who might have connections with this family, or information about the connection of HBC with this area.
Vicki Campbell
Denton, Texas, US
Email :VLC-AW@att.net
I am researching Campbell, Morrison, Bain, McLeod (Isle of Lewis), McKay (The Parish of Clyne)
I am researching the family of John McKay. He is said to have come from Brora, Parish Clyne, Sutherland to work for Hudson's Bay Company in 1790. He was probably born around 1750 - 1770 and he and his son, John Richards McKay, were well-known in the fur trade. A statement about his
granddaughter, Mary McKay (b. 1852, Red River Settlement, Manitoba, Canada) was that although she was mixed blood/metis, she was descended from the Lord Reay.
I would be interested in hearing from anyone who might have connections with this family, or information about the connection of HBC with this area.
Vicki Campbell
Denton, Texas, US
Email :VLC-AW@att.net
I am researching Campbell, Morrison, Bain, McLeod (Isle of Lewis), McKay (The Parish of Clyne)
From Eileen Jefferies Canada
I am looking for relatives of my grandfather William James SUTHERLAND (b.16 Sep 1910) who emigrated to Hamilton,Canada in his youth(1926?). His youngest brother Thomas b.8 Dec 1912, followed in 1960.
The two sisters(of ten siblings) that I know were:
Catherine (Katie) Sutherland wife of William MURRAY both deceased 1994 of Upper Doll
Their children:Betty,Kath MURRAY and William(Billy)
Isabella(Isie) Mackay Sutherland second wife of Grant(ie) MURRAY deceased 1991.
She still lives at Ardachu, North Brora, I believe.
Their children:Annie(Nancy) (wife of Donnie MORRISON),Donald (d.2001 in Australia) Isabel,Grant, Doreen.
I believe that Nancy's daughter Shona Morrison may still live in Brora.Lorna and Brian are her siblings.
If anyone can help please contact me at jefferieseileen@msn.com
I am looking for relatives of my grandfather William James SUTHERLAND (b.16 Sep 1910) who emigrated to Hamilton,Canada in his youth(1926?). His youngest brother Thomas b.8 Dec 1912, followed in 1960.
The two sisters(of ten siblings) that I know were:
Catherine (Katie) Sutherland wife of William MURRAY both deceased 1994 of Upper Doll
Their children:Betty,Kath MURRAY and William(Billy)
Isabella(Isie) Mackay Sutherland second wife of Grant(ie) MURRAY deceased 1991.
She still lives at Ardachu, North Brora, I believe.
Their children:Annie(Nancy) (wife of Donnie MORRISON),Donald (d.2001 in Australia) Isabel,Grant, Doreen.
I believe that Nancy's daughter Shona Morrison may still live in Brora.Lorna and Brian are her siblings.
If anyone can help please contact me at jefferieseileen@msn.com
From Karen & Adam Grant, Canada
Looking for anyone who might have information about or photos of the Joseph
Grant & Williamina MacKay (dau. of Donald MacKay and Marion Ross) family,
who lived at Gower Street, until after 1901 and sometime before 1914.
Joseph was a tailor, Williamina a seamstress. They had the following
children: Donald John Grant, born Sept. 30, 1883, was with the SHRV for
about 5 years,William born Feb. 18, 1889, also with the SHRV for about 2 years, (died CEF, 1915, WWI at Ypres),Barbara Campbell Grant, b. Jan. 22,
1885, Marion Ross Grant, b. May 27, 1887, Lena Jane Grant, b. Dec. 10, 1892,
and Joseph John Grant, born Apr. 6, 1901. Joseph, Williamina, William,
Joseph John, and Donald all emigrated to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada sometime
prior to WWI. Barbara, Marion, and Lena Jane may or may not have come with
them. Joseph and Williamina both died in 1939, in Winnipeg, Donald John
died 1963, in New Westminster, British Columbia, and Joseph John died 1991
and is buried in Winnipeg as well.
Contact Karen and Adam Grant granter394@rogers.com
Looking for anyone who might have information about or photos of the Joseph
Grant & Williamina MacKay (dau. of Donald MacKay and Marion Ross) family,
who lived at Gower Street, until after 1901 and sometime before 1914.
Joseph was a tailor, Williamina a seamstress. They had the following
children: Donald John Grant, born Sept. 30, 1883, was with the SHRV for
about 5 years,William born Feb. 18, 1889, also with the SHRV for about 2 years, (died CEF, 1915, WWI at Ypres),Barbara Campbell Grant, b. Jan. 22,
1885, Marion Ross Grant, b. May 27, 1887, Lena Jane Grant, b. Dec. 10, 1892,
and Joseph John Grant, born Apr. 6, 1901. Joseph, Williamina, William,
Joseph John, and Donald all emigrated to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada sometime
prior to WWI. Barbara, Marion, and Lena Jane may or may not have come with
them. Joseph and Williamina both died in 1939, in Winnipeg, Donald John
died 1963, in New Westminster, British Columbia, and Joseph John died 1991
and is buried in Winnipeg as well.
Contact Karen and Adam Grant granter394@rogers.com
From Margaret Osmond (nee Sutherland
Any information regarding Alexander Sutherland b. c 1823 to Alexander Sutherland and Margaret Sutherland - married Christina McLennan (b. 16 July 1830 St.Nicholas, Aberdeen, d. 7 June 1925 North Brora, daughter of John McLennan and Margaret Sutherland) on 6th February 1852, Clyne. Alexander died 26 January 1889 at North Brora - he was a shoemaker.
The 1881 Scottish Census has them living at "Moss Hill" - Issue 9 children all born in or around Clyne, at least 3 of whom (sons) emigrated to Australia between 1883 and 1913 (Alexander, William, Charles Angus and perhaps John McLennan). My gt.grandfather, Charles Angus, 7th child born, emigrated to Western Australia in 1912 on board "Belgic", spouse Janet Tough Shaw, 7 children all born in Scotland around Edinburgh.
Thanks
Margaret Osmond (nee Sutherland)
Any information regarding Alexander Sutherland b. c 1823 to Alexander Sutherland and Margaret Sutherland - married Christina McLennan (b. 16 July 1830 St.Nicholas, Aberdeen, d. 7 June 1925 North Brora, daughter of John McLennan and Margaret Sutherland) on 6th February 1852, Clyne. Alexander died 26 January 1889 at North Brora - he was a shoemaker.
The 1881 Scottish Census has them living at "Moss Hill" - Issue 9 children all born in or around Clyne, at least 3 of whom (sons) emigrated to Australia between 1883 and 1913 (Alexander, William, Charles Angus and perhaps John McLennan). My gt.grandfather, Charles Angus, 7th child born, emigrated to Western Australia in 1912 on board "Belgic", spouse Janet Tough Shaw, 7 children all born in Scotland around Edinburgh.
Thanks
Margaret Osmond (nee Sutherland)
RICH AND RALENE SUTHERLAND NEW ZEALAND.
Looking for some relatives. Parents of Donald SUTHERLAND (b. 1790 d.1853) and Janet MACKAY (b.1790 d.1857 Gordonbush) and both are buried in the Clynekirkton Cemetery Brora.Donald and Janet had possibly up too 8 children. Andrew (b.1810) (K)Catherine(b.1813) Margaret(b.1818 Garchyle) Alexander(b.1819 Strath Brora married after immigrating to Australia, to who? when? where? any children?.William (b.1820 Baleuladaon d.1908, married Williamina SUTHERLAND both buried with parents in Clynekirkton, are there any children?.) John (b.1823 Gordonbush,d.1865 Lower Brora, single.)Janet(b.1826 Auldsmeoral,d.1914 Bluff New Zealand, married Neil ROSS 1854 Golspie) George (b.1834 Auldsmeoral,d. Waikaia, New Zealand. married Margaret HOGAN 1879 Wakaia,N.Z ).We have the complete family tree of Janet and George,but any information on any of the above would be wonderful. Most of the above family were in the 1841 and 1851 census at Kilcalmkill and Donald is listed as a shoemaker.please contact us at ralene@hyper.net.nz
Looking for some relatives. Parents of Donald SUTHERLAND (b. 1790 d.1853) and Janet MACKAY (b.1790 d.1857 Gordonbush) and both are buried in the Clynekirkton Cemetery Brora.Donald and Janet had possibly up too 8 children. Andrew (b.1810) (K)Catherine(b.1813) Margaret(b.1818 Garchyle) Alexander(b.1819 Strath Brora married after immigrating to Australia, to who? when? where? any children?.William (b.1820 Baleuladaon d.1908, married Williamina SUTHERLAND both buried with parents in Clynekirkton, are there any children?.) John (b.1823 Gordonbush,d.1865 Lower Brora, single.)Janet(b.1826 Auldsmeoral,d.1914 Bluff New Zealand, married Neil ROSS 1854 Golspie) George (b.1834 Auldsmeoral,d. Waikaia, New Zealand. married Margaret HOGAN 1879 Wakaia,N.Z ).We have the complete family tree of Janet and George,but any information on any of the above would be wonderful. Most of the above family were in the 1841 and 1851 census at Kilcalmkill and Donald is listed as a shoemaker.please contact us at ralene@hyper.net.nz
Karen Costello
Looking for information or family connection to John Mackenzie born in Brora, July 26,1866 to Parents:
Donald MacKenzie & Isabel Mackay.
John worked at Dunrobin Castle(abt.1876-1882) for the Duke of Sutherland for 6 years as ploughman, doing farm work. He was under his foreman, a fellow by the name of John Blake.
John then came out to Australia, and married here. He had 3 sisters. Ann, Margaret and Kate.
karen_costello5@yahoo.com.au
Looking for information or family connection to John Mackenzie born in Brora, July 26,1866 to Parents:
Donald MacKenzie & Isabel Mackay.
John worked at Dunrobin Castle(abt.1876-1882) for the Duke of Sutherland for 6 years as ploughman, doing farm work. He was under his foreman, a fellow by the name of John Blake.
John then came out to Australia, and married here. He had 3 sisters. Ann, Margaret and Kate.
karen_costello5@yahoo.com.au
Davie Macleod
I am looking for information from anyone who may have known my late father Ken or "kenny" MacLeod. I know he was barman in the Braes hotel at august 1971 from where he took ill and died en-route to hospital.
If anyone who remembers him living or working there or worked with him I would greatly appreciate hearing from them.
Davie (MacLeod) Click Here to email me.
I am looking for information from anyone who may have known my late father Ken or "kenny" MacLeod. I know he was barman in the Braes hotel at august 1971 from where he took ill and died en-route to hospital.
If anyone who remembers him living or working there or worked with him I would greatly appreciate hearing from them.
Davie (MacLeod) Click Here to email me.
War Memorial
Posted by Gemma Ross.
I wanted to put a post up about family I am trying to trace. I really don't know many details though.
My Great Grandfather was William Ross, a baker from Brora. My Granddad was Roderick Ross (born c.1910's), he had a brother called Mackenzie who emigrated to Canada years ago.
I'd love to find out more than this!!
gemma_amelia_ross@hotmail.com
I wanted to put a post up about family I am trying to trace. I really don't know many details though.
My Great Grandfather was William Ross, a baker from Brora. My Granddad was Roderick Ross (born c.1910's), he had a brother called Mackenzie who emigrated to Canada years ago.
I'd love to find out more than this!!
gemma_amelia_ross@hotmail.com
New Entry I'm in search of information on a Christina Munro b. 1851 to parents George Munro and Margaret McCaskill. It is believed she was the ladies' maid to the Duchess of Sutherland. Contact me here Agnes Foley.