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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 1861 the Households of that part of Coigach "beyond the great rock" were enumerated separate from the rest of Lochbroom. Today it is more common to consider Coigach as the peninsula, and though the files on this website concentrate on that part, I am slowly adding more data here.
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 Achall |
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 Ardmair |
 Blughasary |
Dalvraid |  Drumrunie |
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 Isle Martin |
Kenachrine
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 Rhidorroch |
 Rhuairdachadail ("Rhue", see Kenachrine) |
Strathan |  Ullapool |
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Achall is at the south-east of Coigach, on Loch Achall above Ullapool.
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Loch Achall On the shore of Loch Achall with Beinn Ghobhlach in distance © Copyright Ian Capper and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence. |
On Loch Achall is an island, said once to be inhabited, a "crannog". An article titled "ARTIFICIAL ISLANDS IN THE HIGHLAND AREA" in the Proceedings of the Society of Antiquarians of Scotland, February 10, 1913, digitized online at http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/adsdata/PSAS_2002/pdf/vol_047/47_257_302.pdf includes a paragraph;
Loch Achall, Ullapool.-- Mr Hay Mackenzie, National Bank of Scotland, reports: "There is a small island or cairn of stones in Loch a Chal, Rhidarrock Forest, two miles from Ullapool, which is said to be artificial. . . . There is a path, now covered with water, leading to it, but which can easily be seen when the water is clear."
A contemporary referance notes to it as home of Torquil MacLeod, presumably Torquil Cononach MacLeod, the last MacLeod Baron of Coigach. Matthew Shelley working on his University thesis in 2006 studdied the "Gordon Maps", digitized online by the National Library of Scotland at http://www.nls.uk/digitallibrary/map/index.html He notes them as "drawn up in the mid-17th century but relying on survey work from the 1580s-90s". Matthew notes the map shows a structure on Loch Achall and has text;
"Avon Challoskag in ye yle wereof Torhill McLoyd dwelleth is ye march between Loch Brym and Coigach. ye said river pleasant wt woods and plentifull in salmond."
Achall 41-1
George Nicol 25 Ag. Lab.
Margaret do 20
Mary Cameron 15 F. S.
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 10 of Enumeration District 11, The Nicols are noted as not born in county, Mary was. There is a tickmark before Mary's name, indicating not a member of the family.
Achall 41-2
James Grieve 20 Ag. Lab.
Agnes do 20
Thomas do 1
Henrietta Campbell 15 F.S.
William Fraser 14 M.S.
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 10 of Enumeration District 11, James and Agnes are noted as not born in county, the rest are. There is a tickmark before Henrietta's name, indicating she and William were not members of the family.
Achall 51-1
Donald McLeay Head Mar 34 Game Keeper
Hannah Do Wife Mar 23 Game Keepers Wife
Donald Do Son U 7 Do's Son
Rodk Do Son U 5 Do Do
Dugald Do Son U 9m Do Do
Catherine Ross Servant U 22 House Servant
Duncan McKenzie Visitor U 16 Servant
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 1 of Enumeration District 6, Donald the father listed as born at Ross, Contin, Hannah born at Ross, Gairloch, young Donald at Ross, Lochbroom, the other two children and Catherine Ross at Ross, Achall, and the Visitor Duncan at Ross, Ullapool. The age for young Donald might be mistranscribed, but is consistent with later records.
Donald was in the 1841 census at Rhidorroch 41-2, his parents in the previous Household at Rhidorroch 41-1. In this census those parents, Donald MacLeay and Margaret, maiden surname MacKenzie, are two Households away, at Achall 51-3.
Margaret MacKenzie at Morefield 51-124 is a sister of Donald, and four young siblings are at Achendrean 51-6.
Achall 51-2
Catherine Laird Head U 50 House Keeper
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 1 of Enumeration District 6, place born is unclear, may be Inverness.
Achall 51-3
Dond McLeay Head Mar 63 Game Keeper
Margt Do Wife Mar 54 Game Keepers Wife
John Do Son U 28 Game Keeper
Alexr Do Son U 25 GameKeepers Son
Catherine Do Daur U 20 Game Keepers Dau
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 1 of Enumeration District 6, Donald listed as born at Ross, Contin, Margaret at Ross, Achall, John at Ross, Dalvraid, Alexander and Catherine at Ross, Leckmelm.
This family was in the 1841 census at Rhidorroch 41-1, their son Donald then in the next Household at Rhidorroch 41-2. In this census son Donald is with his own family two Households before, at Achall 51-1.
Margaret MacKenzie at Morefield 51-124 is a daughter of Donald and Margaret. Four young children of this family are at Achendrean 51-6.
Achall 51-4
Rodk Bethune Head U 34 Shepherd
Donald Do Brother U 28 Shepherds Bro
Mary Do Sister U 26 Do's Sister
Hector McKenzie Visitor W 58 Fisherman
Mary Bethune Mother W 65 House Serv.
John Beton Brother U ??
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 1 of Enumeration District 6, Roderick and Hector listed as born at Ross, Lochbroom, Donald and Mary at Ross, Leckmelm, Mary the mother at Ross, Gairloch, and John at Ross, Achindrean. The age for John is unclear, and the relationship might read as "Visitor Brother".
In the 1841 census Donald was at "Ridorch", Rhiddorroch 41-2.
Ardmair is at the south-east coast of Coigach, on Loch Kanaird, across from Isle Martin. The name, from "Ard Mheur" means "Sea Promontary".
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As well as the familys below, the Parish Register includes some christenings at Ardmair I have not yet placed with other records;
Ardmair 41-1
Catharine MacKenzie 60 Crofter
Mary do 20
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Murdo MacKenzie 18 Crofter Ann do 20Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on pages 2 and 3 of Enumeration District 10, all are noted as born in county.
Ardmair 41-2
Barbara MacLean 60 Cottar
Alex do 24
Kenneth do 21
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 3 of Enumeration District 10, all are noted as born in county.
In the 1851 census Barbara and Alex are at Ardmair 51-49.
Ardmair 41-3
Margaret Campbell 40 Crofter
John Do 20
Barbara Do 21
Ann Do 12
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 3 of Enumeration District 10, all are noted as born in county.
In the 1851 census Margaret and John are at Ardmair 51-48, Margaret's maiden surname shown as McLeod.
The marriage of Alexander Campbell to Margaret MacLeod, both resident Airdmare, was registered as 18 December, 1816.
Ardmair 41-4
John Stewart 59 Crofter
Catharine do 41
Alex do 21
John do 20
Janet do 17
Ann do 15
Roderick do 12
Murdo do 9
Catharine do 6
Sibella do 4
Kenneth do 2
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 3 of Enumeration District 10, all are noted as born in county.
The Parish Register records the christening 20 August, 1829 at Ardmair of Roderick to John Stuart.
In the 1851 census this family is at Ardmair 51-58, Catherine then the Widowed Head of Household, her maiden surname shown to be McLeod.
Ardmair 41-5
Christian MacKenzie 48 Cottar
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 3 of Enumeration District 10, noted as born in county.
Ardmair 41-6
Isabella MacLeod 60 Crofter
Niel do 30
Alexr do 28
William do 24
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Annabel MacLeod 26 Margaret do 24Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on pages 3 and 4 of Enumeration District 10, all are noted as born in county.
In the 1851 census this family is at Ardmair 51-56.
Ardmair 41-7
Roderick MacLeod 56 Crofter
Annabel 40
Mary 20
Murdo 17
Margaret 15
Catharine 13
Sibella 8
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 4 of Enumeration District 10, all are noted as born in county.
In the 1851 census this family is at Ardmair 51-51, with them then is an 11 year old niece, "Barbra Munro", who appears in this census to be at Ardchairnich with a 55 year old Ann Fraser and a 20 year old Janet MacKenzie.
Ardmair 41-8
John MacLeod 38 Crofter
Flora do 35
Barbara do 30
Niel do 1
Henrietta do 50
Euphemia Graham 35
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 4 of Enumeration District 10, all are noted as born in county, except Henrietta and Euphemia.
In the 1851 census this family is at Ardmair 51-50,
Ardmair 41-9
Hugh MacLeod 62 Crofter
Ann do 60
Jean do 25
John do 27
Angus do 25
Murdo do 23
Catharine do 19
Alex Robertson 8
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 4 of Enumeration District 10, all are noted as born in county.
In the 1851 census this family is at Ardmair 51-55.
It is likely young Alex's father has died by time of this census, his marriage is registered as 6 June, 1872 at Ullapool to Catherine MacKenzie, she is in the 1851 census with her family at Achendrean 51-15. The marriage registration notes Alex's parents as Murdoch Robertson, deceased, and Margaret McLeod.
Ardmair 41-10
Catharine MacLeod 60 Crofter
Catharine do 25
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Christian MacLeod 26 Murdo do 30 Betsy 5Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on pages 4 and 5 of Enumeration District 10, all are noted as born in county. Yes, Murdo is listed in the female column, probably an enumeration error.
In the 1851 census this family is at Ardmair 51-40.
Ardmair 41-11
John MacKenzie 35 Crofter
Sibella Do 28
Margaret Do 8
Donald Do 6
Colin Do 4
Alexis Do 1
Ann MacKenzie 15 Female Servant
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 5 of Enumeration District 10, all are noted as born in county. In the 1851 census this family is at Ardmair 51-47.
The Parish Register records the marriage 23 February, 1832 of John MacKenzie, resident Morefield, to Sibylla MacKenzie, resident Kenachrean.
The Parish Register records the christening 22 September, 1811 of "Sibila" to father James MacKenzie at Lochbroom, one of last three records at the bottom of the page, unfortunately just off my photocopy so place of James residence and possible note of his occupation have not been seen yet.
The death of Sibella "Isabella" MacKenzie is registered as 11 October, 1865 at Ardmair, aged 54 years, married to John MacKenzie, Lotter and Labourer. Her parents noted as having been James MacKenzie, Forester, and Barbara, maiden surname MacKenzie, Informant was her husband John.
Sibella's mother Barbra Mackenzie, "Forrester's Widow", is in this census at Morefield 41-32 with Sibella's brother James. In 1851 with Barbara at Kenachrine 51-85 a 17 year old visitor from Ardmair, young Margaret MacKenzie above.
In 1867 Colin marries Margaret Fraser, she is in this census at Morefield 41-2.
Ardmair 41-12
John MacLeod 36 Crofter
Margaret Do 28
Isabell Do 7
Ann Do 5
Betsy Do 2
Alexis Do 1
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 5 of Enumeration District 10, all are noted as born in county except Margaret, who is noted in 1851 as born at Urray, a Parish partly in Ross and Cromarty, partly in InvernessShire. In the 1851 census this family is at Ardmair 51-45, John away from home Census Day.
Ardmair 41-13
John MacLeod 25 Crofter
Ann do 30
Norman do 20 Agricultural Labourer
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 5 of Enumeration District 10, all are noted as born in county
Ardmair 41-14
Margaret MacKenzie 25 Publican
John do 4
Donald do 1
Isabella MacRae 30 Female Servant
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 5 of Enumeration District 10, all are noted as born in county.
Margaret with her second husband, the two children above, and three more, is in the 1851 census at Ardmair 51-59, her second husband, Murdoch MacLeod, away from home then.
It is likely Margaret was already a Widow by time of this census, she remarries soon after to Murdoch MacLeod, this family shows up in the 1853 emigration to Tasmania by fifteen Coigach familys aboard the Sir Allan McNab, see them in the passenger list at McNab 526
A daughter of Margaret and her second husband, Catherine, is a five year old on the emigration, her great-grandson Roderick "Rod" Edmond was born in New Zealand and lives in England. Rod notes Catherine married in 1872 at Launceston to James Edmond, they lived at Melbourne and had thirteen children, the youngest, Charles Roderick Edmond, was born in Melbourne but died in Hamilton, New Zealand, the son of Charles Roderick, Rod's father, is still alive at 92. Rod has written a great book telling the tale of two of his interesting great-grandparents, one being Catherine. See Migrations: Journeys in Time and Place
Rod Edmonds notes Margaret was maiden surname Stronach, fifth of seven children of Alexander Stronach, an InnKeeper at Garve in Contin, through Alexander she was a granddaughter of Rev. Alexander Stronach, a Minister of Lochbroom in the 18th century. Margaret had married 3 December, 1835 to Alexander MacKenzie. Rod thinks as Margaret had a child within a year of this census that Margaret above may be Widowed.
Rod notes Margaret's second, soon to be, husband Murdoch MacLeod is in this census at Strathan, a small inland hamlet of only a few households between Ardmair and Morefield. See Strathan 41-1.
Ardmair 51-40
Catherine McLeod Head Wid 80 Fishermans Widow
Christy Do Daur U 2 Do's Daur
Bella Do Daur U 25 Do Do
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 10 of Enumeration District 6, Catherine was listed as born at Ross, Strathcanard, her daughters at Ross, Ardmair. The age for Christy does appear to be "2", likely either an enumeration error, or she was a daughter of Bella.
In the 1841 census this family was at Ardmair 41-10. In 1861 Catherine and Christy are at Ardmair 61-54.
Ardmair 51-41
George MacLeod Head M 33 Crofter & Tailor
Janet Do. Wife M 30 Crofter's Wife
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 11 of Enumeration District 6, George was listed as born at Reiff, and Janet at "Drumerun", which I am sure is the community near Ardmair now known as Drumrunie, though their places of residence as listed below in 1850 were Ardmair and Polglass.
George and Janet with four children are in the 1861 census at Ardmair 61-51.
George was a son of Murdo MacLeod and Margaret MacLean at Reiff, my own gt-gt-grandparents. He can be seen with them in the 1841 census at Reiff 41-7.
The marriage of George McLeod, a Tailor resident at Ardmair, to Janet McLeod resident at Polglass, was registered as 4 July, 1850. Unfortunately the forename of Janet's father disapears in the spine of the original document in the photograph on the microfilm of the census, though he is clearly described as a Crofter at Polglass in the wedding registration. My assumption is she was the 20 to 24 year old "Jannet MacLeod" in the 1841 census at Achiltibuie 41-13, all Polglass families that year enumerated as at Achiltibuie. That family in this census at Polglass 51-54.
The births of two of their children give Janet's maiden surname as MacLeod also.
Ardmair 51-42
William McLeod Head Mar 56 Ag Lab
Christy do Wife Mar 54 do do's Wife
Isabel do Daur-in-law Mar 30 do do's Wife
Rodk do Grandson 8 do do's Son
Mary do GranDaur 6 do do's Son
Margt do Grandaur 4 do do's Son
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 11 of Enumeration District 6, William listed as born at Ardmair, Ross, Christy at Isle Martin, Isabel at Coigach, the grandchildren at Strathcanaird.
In the 1841 census William and Christy were at Glutton 41-1. In 1871 they are at Glutton 71-3.
Ardmair 51-43
John McLeod Head Mar 51 Ag Lab
Martha do wife Mar 48 do do's Wife
Hugh do Son 16 do do's Son
Mary do Daur 14 do do's Daur
Anahell do Daur 10 do do's Daur
Kenneth do Daur 7 do do's Daur
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 11 of Enumeration District 6, All listed as born at Ardmair, Ross, except Martha at Achindrean.the transcription I have may be in error, but it shoes "Kenneth" as a daughter.
In the 1841 census this family was at Glutton 41-2, a small farm between Ardmair and Achendrean, in 1871 they are again at Glutton, see Glutton 71-2.
A descendant of this family, Ann Nelson, has emailed lots of data, she notes Martha was maiden surname MacKenzie.
Ardmair 51-44
Alex McLeod Head Mar 72 Lotter
Barbra Do Wife Mar 60 Do's Wife
Ann Do Daur 30 Do's Daur
Alex Do Son 27 Do's Son
Mary Do Daur 19 Do's Daur
Ann McKenzie GrandDaur 4 Lotter's Grand Child
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 11 of Enumeration District 6, Alex noted as born at "Glastuloch, Ross", the rest at Strathcanard, Ross.
In the 1841 census this family was at Strathan 41-1 .
Since the last census son Murdo has married the Widow Margaret MacKenzie (she was in that census at Ardmair 41-14), their family is in this census at Ardmair 51-59, Murdo away from home. In 1853 the family goes to Tasmania as one of 15 Coigach families aboard the Sir Allan McNab, see McNab 526.
Ardmair 51-45
Margt McLeod Head Mar 39 Fisher's Wife
Isabel Do Daur U 16 Fisher's Daur
Betsy Do Daur U 14 Do Do
Alexa Do Daur U 10 Do Do
Catherine Do Daur U 8 Do Do
Rodk McLeod Son U 6 Do's Son
Mary Do Daur U 3 Do's Daur
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 12 of Enumeration District 6, Margaret listed as born at Urray, the rest at Ardmair. Urray straddles both Ross and Cromarty and InvernessShire, the 1841 census has Margaret not born in County.
This family was in the 1841 census at Ardmair 41-12, Margaret's now missing husband John then Head of Household. Have not yet identified the family in 1861, but in 1871 they are at Ardmair 71-21.
The death of Margaret Tuach MacKenzie is registered as 5 May, 1893 at Ardmair aged 93 year, Widow of John MacLeod, Crofter, her parents noted as having been John Tuach MacKenzie, Farmer, and Mary, maiden surname MacDonald.
Roderick Tuach MacKenzie at Ullapool 61-81 is a brother of Margaret.
Ardmair 51-46
Charles McKenzie Head U 42 Lotter
Christy McLeod Serv. U 40 Houseservant
Lexy Do Do U 13 Do Do
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 12 of Enumeration District 6, Charles listed as born at Langwell, Christy at Ullapool, and Lexy at Blugsarry. Malcolm Bangor-Jones remarks that though this Household was enumerated as at Ardmair, it was part of Strathan.
Have not yet identified these three in the 1841 census.
Charles was a descendant of the Mackenzie of Langwell family, he appears in the Mackenzie of Achiltibuie descent chart at position 2-1-4-3-3-1-9. His death is registered as 12 August, 1855 at Langwell, aged 47 years, unmarried, "Gentleman", and the registration notes his parents had been Thomas McKenzie Farmer, and Catharine, maiden surname Robertson. (Thomas was styled "IV of Langwell", sixth in succession of his family to hold that farm), Informant of the registration was his brother John. Registration of Charles' Inventory in 1857 notes him as "sometime residing in Langwell, thereafter at Strathan, latterly at Ullapool, parish of Lochbroom, co. Ross".
Ardmair 51-47
John McKenzie Head Mar 48 Fisherman
Sibbla Do Wife Mar 40 Fishers Wife
Colin Do Son U 14 Do's Son
Lexie Do Daur U 10 Do's Daur
James Do Son U 8 Do's Son
Mary Do Daur U 5 Do's Daur
Sibbla Do Daur U 3 Do's Daur
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 12 of Enumeration District 6, Sibbla, the mother, is listed as born at Achall, the rest at Ardmair.
This family was in the 1841 census at Ardmair 41-11, in 1861 they are at Ardmair 61-53.
The Parish Register records the marriage 23 February, 1832 of John MacKenzie, resident Morefield, to Sibylla MacKenzie, resident Kenachrean.
The Parish Register records the christening 22 September, 1811 of "Sibila" to father James MacKenzie at Lochbroom, one of last three records at the bottom of the page, unfortunately just off my photocopy so place of James residence and possible note of his occupation have not been seen yet.
The death of Sibbla "Isabella" MacKenzie is registered as 11 October, 1865 at Ardmair, aged 54 years, married to John MacKenzie, Lotter and Labourer. Her parents noted as having been James MacKenzie, Forester, and Barbara, maiden surname MacKenzie, Informant was her husband John.
In 1867 Colin marries Margaret Fraser, she is in this census at Morefield 51-133 as "Peggy". With three children they are in the 1881 census at Morefield 81-33.
Sibla's mother Barbra Mackenzie, "Forrester's Widow", is in this census at Kenachrine 51-85 with a 17 year old visitor from Ardmair, Margaret MacKenzie; a daughter of John and Sibla.
James MacKenzie at Morefield 51-122 is a brother of Sibbla, he was with their mother in the 1841 census.
Ardmair 51-48
Margaret McLeod Head Wid 50 Fishermans Widw
John Campbell Son U 30 Fisherman's Son
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 12 of Enumeration District 6, both are listed as born at Ardmair.
These two were in the 1841 census at Ardmair 41-3, Margaret then Head of Household, likely widowed before then.
Ardmair 51-49
Barbra McLeod Head Wid 76 Fishermans Widow
Alex do Son 32 Fisherman
Peggy do Servant 24 House Servant
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 13 of Enumeration District 6, all are listed as born at Ardmair. Marital condition of the last two not included in the transcription I got.
Barbra and Alex were in the 1841 census at Ardmair 41-2.
Ardmair 51-50
John McLeod Head Mar 50 Lotter
Flora do Wife Mar 46 do's Wife
Neil do Son Unm 11 do's Son
Anabell do Daur 9 do's Daur
William do Son 6 do's Son
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 13 of Enumeration District 6, all are listed as born at Ardmair, Ross.
These two were in the 1841 census at Ardmair 41-8.
John MacLeod testifys in 1851 to a Parliamentary enquiry, "Report by Sir John McNeil on the State of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland", interesting reading, see PAGE 89
Ardmair 51-51
Rodk McLeod Head Mar 75 Lotter
Mabell do Wife Mar 56 do's Wife
Peggy do Daur 24 do's Daur
Cathrin do Daur 22 do's Daur
Barbra Munro Niece 11 Lotters Niece
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 13 of Enumeration District 6, all are listed as born at Ardmair, Ross, except "Mabell" at Achmore, Ross. I think it likely the forename of "Mabell" is mistranscribed, in 1841 wife of Roderick looks to have been "Annael".
This family was in the 1841 census at Ardmair 41-7.
Barbra Munro was in the 1841 census at Ardchairnich with a 55 year old Ann Fraser and a 20 year old Janet MacKenzie.
The death of Roderick is registered as 23 March, 1856 at Ardmair, aged 77 years, the transcription I have does not say if he was a Widower then or identify his wife. His parents are noted as having been Murdoch MacLeod and Margaret, maiden surname MacKenzie.
Ardmair 51-52
Christy McKenzie Head Unm 57 Pauper House Serv
James Do Nephew Unm 26 Fisherman
John Do Nephew Unm 21 Fisherman
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 13 of Enumeration District 6, Christy listed as born at Morefield, Ross, James at Ardmair, Ross, John at Ullapool.
There are a few baptisms recorded in the Parish Register that may be John, both look to be a few years to early;
Likely James and John were sons of Alexander MacKenzie and his wife Annable, in 1841 Annable was a Widow at Ullapool 41-73, matching age John was there, and James may have been away at the Caithness fishery.
Ardmair 51-53
Christy McLeod Head Wid 76 Lotters Widow
Alex Do Son 32 Lotters Son
Mary Do Daur 27 Do's Daur
Peggy Do GrandDaur 4 Lotters Grand Dau
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 13 of Enumeration District 6, Christy noted as born at Ullapool, the rest at Strathan, Ross.
This family was in the 1841 census at Strathan 41-2, Head of Household was Roderick MacLeod, presumably Christy's late husband.
Ardmair 51-54
Catherine McLeod Head Wid 70 Fishers Widow
Lexie Do Daur U 28 Do's Daur
Catherine McKenzie Serv U 8 House Servant
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 14 of Enumeration District 6, Catherine McLeod listed as born at Ross, StrathCanaird, Lexie at Ross, Morefield, and Catherine McKenzie at Ross, Airdmair.
Ardmair 51-55
Hugh McLeod Head Mar 77 Tenant
Ann Do Wife Mar 76 Tenants Wife
Mary Do Daur U 45 Tenants Daur
Jean Do Daur U 38 Do Do
John Do Son U 36 Tenants Son
Alex Robertson Son U 17 Tenants Son
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 14 of Enumeration District 6, all are listed as born at Ross, Ardmair. Forename of "Jean" may be mistranscribed, but matches 1841 census. Relationship of Alex Robertson does look to be "Son", though as noted below he looks to have been a grandson.
In the 1841 census this family was at Ardmair 41-9. In 1871 Mary with her unmarried brother Angus is at Ardmair 71-19.
Alexander Robertson was with this family in the 1841 census, it is likely his father has died before then. His marriage is registered as 6 June, 1872 at Ullapool to Catherine MacKenzie, she is in this census with her family at Achendrean 51-15. The marriage registration notes Alex's parents as Murdoch Robertson, deceased, and Margaret McLeod.
Ardmair 51-56
Janet McLeod Head Wid 40 Crofter
Alex Do Brother U 37 Do
William Do U U 34 Fisherman
Isabel McKenzie Sister Widow 75 Fishermans Widow
Anabell McLeod Sister U 48 House Serv.
Margt McLeod Do U 46 Do Do
Martha Do Daur U 6 Scholar
Mary Do Daur U 5
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 14 of Enumeration District 6, all are listed as born at Ross, Ardmair.
In the 1841 census this family was at Ardmair 41-6.
Ardmair 51-57
Isabel McDond Head U 57 Pauper HouseServ.
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 14 of Enumeration District 6, Isabel is listed as born at Ross, Ardmair.
Isabel is in the 1861 census at Ardmair 61-52.
Ardmair 51-58
Cathrine McLeod Head Wid 40 Fishermans Wid
Alex. Stewart Son U 30 Fishermans Son
Rodk Do Son U 20 Do's Son
Murdo Do Son U 18 Do's Son
Cathrine Do Daur U 16 Do's Daur
Kenneth Do Son U 12 Do's Son
James Do Son U 7 Do's Son
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 15 of Enumeration District 6, Catherine listed as born at Ross, Coigach, her children at Ross, Ardmair.
In the 1841 census this family was at Ardmair 41-4, Catherine's husband, John Stewart, alive then.
Ardmair 51-59
Margt McLeod Wife Mar 35 Fishermans Wife
John Do Son U 15 Fishermans Son
Donald Do Son U 10 Do Do
Alex. Do Son U 9 Do Do
Ann Do Daur U 7 Do's Daur
Cathrine Do Daur U 2 Do's Daur
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 15 of Enumeration District 6, Margaret listed as born at Ross, Lochbroom, her children at Ross, Ardmair.
Margaret's missing husband is Murdoch MacLeod, he was in the 1841 census with his family at Strathan 41-1, that family in this census at Ardmair 51-44.
Margaret looks to have been already widowed from her first husband in the 1841 census, at Ardmair 41-14.
This family emigrates in 1853 to Tasmania aboard the Sir Alan McNab, see McNab 526, there are notes on descent there.
Young Catherine abovr was a great-grandmother of Roderick "Rod" Edmond, who was born in New Zealand and lives in England. Rod notes Catherine was born 4 July, 1849, married in 1872 at Launceston in Tasmania to James Edmond, they lived at Melbourne and had thirteen children, the youngest, Charles Roderick Edmond, was born in Melbourne but died in Hamilton, New Zealand, the son of Charles Roderick, Rod's father, is still alive at 92. Rod has begun work on a book which will be a tale of two of his interesting great-grandparents, one being Catherine.
Ardmair 61-51
George McLeod Head Mar 45 Lot Tenant
Janet McLeod Wife Mar 38
Peggy McLeod Daur. 10
Janet Do. Daur. 7
Murdo Do Son 4
Alexander Do. Son 1
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 13 of Enumeration District #2, lines 5-10, address as "Ardmair". All noted as born in RossShire Lochbroom.
This family was in the 1851 census at Ardmair 51-41. In 1871 the family is at Ardmair 71-20, though George and Peggy are than visiting his sister Flora Campbell at Acheninver 71-99.
George was a son of Murdo MacLeod and Margaret MacLean at Reiff, my own gt-gt-grandparents. He can be seen with them in the 1841 census at Reiff 41-7.
Murdo was born 14 August, 1856, and Alexander was born 20 August, 1859, the birth registrations say that Janet's maiden surname was also MacLeod.
George's father died in 1856, but he has other relatives in this census; Murdoch McLeod at Reiff 61-7 and Donald McLeod at Reiff 61-14 are brothers. Elizabeth McDonald at Reiff 61-23, and Ann Urquhart at Reiff 61-19, 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).
Ardmair 61-52
Isabella McDonald Occupier Unm 72 Pauper
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 13 of Enumeration District #2, line 11, address as "Ardmair". Isabella noted as born in RossShire Lochbroom.
Isabella was in the 1851 census at Ardmair 51-57.
Ardmair 61-53
John McKenzie Head Mar 57 Lot Tenant
Sibla Do Wife Mar 49
Colin Do Son Unm 23 Fisherman
James Do Son Unm 18 Shepherd
Mary Do Daur 14
Jessie Do Daur 9
Donald Do Son 6
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 13 of Enumeration District #2, lines 12-18, address as "Ardmair". All noted as born in RossShire Lochbroom.
This family was in the 1851 census at Ardmair 51-47. In 1871 they are at Ardmair 71-22, John then a Widower.
Birth of a son, forename not given but probably Donald above, was registered as 4 March, 1855, Sibla's maiden surname given as also MacKenzie.
The death of "Isabella" MacKenzie is registered as 11 October, 1865 at Ardmair, aged 54 years, married to John MacKenzie, Lotter and Labourer. Her parents noted as having been James MacKenzie, Forester, and Barbara, maiden surname MacKenzie, Informant was her husband John.
Sibla's mother Barbra Mackenzie, "Forrester's Widow", is in the 1851 census at Kenachrine 51-85 with a 17 year old visitor from Ardmair, Margaret MacKenzie; a daughter of John and Sibla.
The marriage is registered as 7 February, 1867 at Lochbroom of "Collin" Mackenzie to Margaret Fraser, both resident Morefield, both 26 years of age, his parents John MacKenzie, tenant Ardmair, and Zibbla, maiden surname MacKenzie, deceased, her parents Alexander Fraser, deceased, and Mary, maiden surname MacLeod. Margaret was in the 1851 census with her Widowed mother and sister at Morefield 51-133.
Ardmair 61-54
Cathrine McLeod Head Wid 89 Suported by Sons
Christina McLeod Daur Unm 37 Domestic Serv.
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 13 of Enumeration District #2, lines 19-20, address as "Ardmair". Both are noted as born in RossShire Lochbroom.
In the 1851 census these two were at Ardmair 51-40, Christina's age then mistranscribed.
Ardmair 61-55
Murdo McLeod Head Mar 51
Cathrine McLeod Wife Mar 28
Roderick Do Son 6
Margaret Do Daur 4
Cathrine McLeod Daur 2
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 13 of Enumeration District #2, lines 21-25, address as "Ardmair". All noted as born in RossShire Lochbroom. None have an occupation listed This is the last Household on this page, there may be other family members on the following page.
The I.G.I. notes marriage 22 December, 1853 at Lochbroom of Murdo MacLeod and Catharine, maiden surname MacLeod, and birth of several children to that couple;
Ardmair 71-19
Angus MacLeod Head Unm 50 Crofter & Fisherman
Mary Do Sister Unm 63
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page 7 of Enumeration District #3. Both are marked as born at Ross, Lochbroom.
In the 1851 census Mary with relatives including their parents was at Ardmair 51-55.
Ardmair 71-20
Janet MacLeod
Notes on this Household:
Mar Mar 50
Janet Do. Daur. Unm 15
Murdo Do. Son 12 Scholar
Alexander Do. Son 9 Scholar
This Household is on page 7 of Enumeration District #3. All are marked as born at Ross, Ullapool.
This family was in the last census at Ardmair 61-51 with Janet's husband George as Head of Household. In the 1881 census Janet is Widowed, living with two unmarried children at Ardmair 81-1.
Janet's missing husband George along with their daughter Margaret is in this census visiting his sister Flora, wife of the miller Evander Campbell at Acheninver 71-99.
George was from Reiff, see him with his family there in the 1841 census at Reiff 41-7.
George 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-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).
Janet's maiden surname was also MacLeod, she was from the nearby village of Drumrunie.
Alexander marries 22 June, 1893 at Ullapool to Sybla MacKenzie, she is in the 1881 census with her family at Morefield 81-33. Alexander predeceased Sybla. The 1911 census at Ardmair notes Alexander and Sybla had ten children by then, eight still living.
Ardmair 71-21
Margaret McLeod Head Wid 60 Crofter
Lexy Do Daur Unm 28
Mary Do Daur Unm 21
Roderick McDonald Son in law Mar 38 Fisherman
Isabella Do Daur Mar 34
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page 7 of Enumeration District #3. Margaret is marked as born at Ross, Urray, the rest at Ross, Ullapool.
Have not yet identified this family in the 1861 census, but in 1851 they were at Ardmair 51-45. In 1881 Margaret is with daughter Mary, then wife of a MacDonald, at Ardmair 81-7.
The death of Margaret Tuach MacKenzie is registered as 5 May, 1893 at Ardmair aged 93 year, Widow of John MacLeod, Crofter, her parents noted as having been John Tuach MacKenzie, Farmer, and Mary, maiden surname MacDonald.
The index to Civil Registration shows the marriage in 1871 at Lochbroom of Roderick MacDonald to Isabella MacLeod, and death of a 37 year old Isabella MacLeod, other surname MacDonald, in 1874. A second marriage has not been found for Roderick MacDonald, perhaps he married his dead wifes' sister?
Roderick Tuach MacKenzie at Ullapool 61-81 is a brother of Margaret.
Ardmair 71-22
John MacKenzie Head Wid 67 Crofter
Margaret Do Daur Unm 37
Janet Do Daur Unm 20
Donald Do Son Unm 16 Scholar
Mary Do Grandchild 4
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page 7 of Enumeration District #3. All are marked as born at Ross, Lochbroom.
In the 1861 census this family was at Ardmair 61-53, in 1891 John, Margaret, and Donald are at Ardmair 81-19.
The death of John's wife, Isabella MacKenzie. was registered as 11 October, 1865 at Ardmair, aged 54 years, married to John MacKenzie, Lotter and Labourer. Her parents noted as having been James MacKenzie, Forester, and Barbara, maiden surname MacKenzie, Informant was her husband John.
Ardmair 71-23
Murdo McGregor Head Mar 42 Crofter & Fisherman
Betsy Do Wife Mar 34
Catherine Do Daur 7
Alexander Do Son 5
John Do Son 4
Roderick Do Son 2
Jessie Do Daur 6mo
Roderick Do Brother Unm 40 Fisherman
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on pages 7 and 8 of Enumeration District #3, I have not yet obtained an image of page 8, but the bottom of page 7 is noted "continued over". All are marked as born at Ross, Ullapool.
In the 1851 census Roderick was with brother Alexander and mother Jessie MacKenzie at Morefield 51-112. In the 1841 census Murdo and Roderick with brother John and again their mother were at Morefield 41-16.
Ardmair 81-1
Jessie MacLeod Head Wid 50 Crofter
Margaret Do Daur Unm 25 Servant
Alexander Do Son Unm 20 Shepherd
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page of Enumeration District #3. All are marked as born at Ross and Cromarty.
In the 1871 census this family was at Ardmair 71-20.
Ardmair 81-7
Mary MacDonald Head Unm 34 Crofter
Margaret MacLeod Mother Unm 70
Murdo Do Visitor Unm 62 Pensioner (P O)
William Ferry Visitor Unm 61 Travelling Hawker
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page of Enumeration District #3. All are marked as born at RossShire, Gairloch. The transcription I have does not show marital status to show if Mary is married or a Widow.
In the 1871 census this family was at Ardmair 71-21.
The death of Margaret Tuach MacKenzie is registered as 5 May, 1893 at Ardmair aged 93 year, Widow of John MacLeod, Crofter, her parents noted as having been John Tuach MacKenzie, Farmer, and Mary, maiden surname MacDonald.
Ardmair 81-19
John MacKenzie Head Wid 78 Crofter
Margaret Do Daur Unm 40 Servant
Donald Do Son Unm 24 Carter
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page of Enumeration District #3. John marked as born at Isle Martin, Margaret at Morefield, and Donald at Ardmair.
In the 1871 census this family was at Ardmair 71-22.
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Blughasary is a few houses at the junction of the Runie and Canaird Rivers in the south-east of Coigach, the "Postman's Walk" leaves from there to Culnacraig.
Blughasary 41-1
John MacKenzie 65 Crofter
Ann Do 65
Simon Do 35
Murray Do 25
Roderick Do 30
Kenneth Do 2
(Infant) Do 2m
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 2 of Enumeration District #11, address as "Blusary". All noted as born in county. Though no surname is noted for the Infant she is likely a sister of young Kenneth. The forename "Murray" might be mistranscribed, in the 1851 census she is shown to be "Martha".
In the 1851 census this family is at Blughasary 51-71, Roderick then married. Simon and Martha with their family are at Blughasary 51-76, registration of birth of one of their children shows Martha was maiden surname MacLeod.
Blughasary 41-2
Christian MacKenzie 60 Independent
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 2 of Enumeration District #11, address as "Blusary". Christian is noted as born in county.
Blughasary 41-3
George MacKenzie 60 Crofter
Annabell do 45
John do 15
Sibella do 15
Catharine do 12
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Barbara MacKenzie 11 Alexis do 8 Donald do 3Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on pages 2 and 3 of Enumeration District #11, address as "Blusary". All noted as born in county.
In the 1851 census this family is at Blughasary 51-75. In that census Sibella is servant to a Munro family is at Ullapool 51-176.
Blughasary 41-4
Norman MacLeod 80 Crofter
Kenneth Do 25
Christian Do 15
Elizabeth MacKenzie 60 Female Servant
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 3 of Enumeration District #11, address as "Blusary". All noted as born in county.
In the 1851 census this family is at Blughasary 51-70, Norman missing, probably has died by then, interesting though that the servant Elizabeth is still with them then.
Blughasary 41-5
Murdo MacLeod 35 Crofter
Ann Do 75
Ann Do 25
Kenneth Do 5
George Do 2
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 3 of Enumeration District #11, address as "Blusary". All noted as born in county.
In the 1851 census this family is at Blughasary 51-73,
Blughasary 41-6
John MacKenzie 40 Crofter
Margaret Do 35
Margaret Do 10
Ann Do 9
John Do 7
Catharine Do 5
Ellen Do 3
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 3 of Enumeration District #11, address as "Blusary". All except the two Margarets and Ann are noted as born in county.
In the 1851 census this family is at Blughasary 51-74,
Blughasary 41-7
Catharine MacKay 45 Crofter
Hugh Do 30
Ann Do 25
Janet Do 25
Catharine Do 20
Margaret Do 20
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 3 of Enumeration District #11, address as "Blusary". All are noted as born in county.
Blughasary 51-70
Kenneth McLeod Head Mar 35 Farmer (2 Acres)
Barbra Do Wife Mar 36 Do's Wife
Rodk Do Son U 5 Do Son
Hugh Do Son U 3 Do Do
Norman Do Son U 1 Do Do
Mary McDond Neice U 10 Scholar
Elizabeth McKenzie Serv U 70 HouseServ
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 18 of Enumeration District #6. All noted as born in Ross, Lochbroom.
In the 1841 census this family was at Blughasary 41-4, with them then was an elderly "Norman", probably the father of Kenneth.
In the 1861 census I think Elizabeth is at
Blughasary 51-71
This Household appears on page 18 of Enumeration District #6. All noted as born in Ross, Lochbroom.
In the 1841 census this family was at Blughasary 41-1, with them then was son Simon and his wife Martha with one of their children, that family is in this census at Blughasary 51-76.
Blughasary 51-72
This Household appears on page 19 of Enumeration District #6. All noted as born in Ross, Lochbroom.
In the 1841 census this family was at Achendrean 41-11.
Blughasary 51-73
This Household appears on page 19 of Enumeration District #6. All noted as born in Lochbroom, Ross.
In the 1841 census this family was at Blughasary 41-5.
Blughasary 51-74
This Household appears on page 19 of Enumeration District #6. All noted as born in Ross, Lochbroom, except Margaret born at "Callispay, Ross" (probably mistranscribed from Caliscaig).
In the 1841 census this family was at Blughasary 41-6.
Blughasary 51-75
This Household appears on page 20 of Enumeration District #6. All noted as born in Ross, Lochbroom. Likely the age of Margaret is mistranscribed and should be "29" rather than "19".
In the 1841 census this family was at Blughasary 41-3. A daughter of George, Sibella, is in this census as servant to a Munro family is at Ullapool 51-176.
Blughasary 51-76
This Household appears on page 20 of Enumeration District #6. All noted as born in Ross, Lochbroom.
In the 1841 census this family was at Blughasary 41-1 with Simon's parents, they are in this census at Blughasary 51-71.
The I.G.I. includes note of birth of an unnamed daughter 22 February, 1855 at Lochbroom to parents Simon MacKenzie and Martha, maiden surname MacLeod.
This farm was above Loch Achall, up river from Dalkinloch.
In 1757 a Murdo McKenzie is noted as Tenant of the farms of Corry and Dalvtaid, and in 1760 he is "Baron Baillie of Coigach" (NAS E746.113.20)
Dalvraid 51-137
This Household appears on page 35 of Enumeration District #6. Address as "Dalvraid". John noted as born at Lairg, Sutherland, Betsy at Moemup, Glasgow, the children at Lochbroom, Ross.
In the 1861 census this family is at Dalvraid 61-2.
Andy Ross at Fort William descends from this fanily and has shared much further information not yet edited in to this file.
The marriage was registered March 1842 in the Parish of Tain of John Ross, Shepherd resident at Tarlogie, to Elizabeth Macdonald, residing at Glengary, Parish of Kilmanivaig.
The death of Elizabeth is registered as 9 February, 1883 at West Lodge, Rosehall, Sutherland, age 74, her parents had been Alexander McDonnel, a mason, and Henrietta, maiden surname McDonald, Informant her husband John.
The death of John Ross is registered as 6 October, 1890, aged 82 years, occupation Shepherd, at Rosehall, Sutherland, Widower of Elizabeth MacDonald, his parents had been Donald Ross, a Shepherd and Catherine, maiden surname MacLeod, Informant his son-in-law, Norman MacLeod.
James Ross died 1938, he married and fathered nine children, including John Alexander Ross.
Dalvraid 61-2
This Household appears on page 2 of Enumeration District #3. Address as "Dalvraid". John noted as born at Sutherlandshire, Assynt, Betsey at Invernessshire, Glengary, the children at RossShire, Dalvraid, and Murdoch at Sutherlandshire, Durness (place possibly mistranscribed).
In the 1851 census this family was at Dalvraid 51-137.
Andy Ross at Fort William descends from young James, I have not yet added all the information Andy has shared into this and the Polglass files, but that info included;
My Great Grandmother was Margaret Isabella MacKenzie from Polglass. She married James Ross, son on John Ross. Here are my notes on Margaret, some of which are plagiarised from your site!!!
Great Grandmother She died on Christmas Day at 07:00AM in 1916. She died from chronic fatty infiltration of the heart and pulmonary congestion. She was certified dead by Dr. J.D. MacRae from Bonar Bridge. Her death was registered by her son Henry on the 29th of December 1916. Cannot make out name of registrar other than William but surname looks like Munro.
She is buried at Tutim Cemetery in Strathoykel, inscription on stone:
Now Margaret had an illegitimate daughter to Angus MacLeod in 1865, she was called Janet MacLeod, also known as Jessie. I see in your notes on Margaret and Jessie you thought Jessie died young, well no... here are my notes on Jessie:
Her birth was registered by both her mother and father which is a requirement by law if the father is to be named on the birth certificate of an illegitimate child. She was registered at Kirkton Assynt on September 25th 1865 with Registrar Angus McEwan, but her registration is also transcribed into the register at Coigach as per Interim Registrar Donald MacRae.
Jessie is first mentioned in the 1871 census. She is living with her grandparents and mother at Achlochan 71-67, Coigach, Ross-shire. Her parents were not married, her father being an Angus McLeod.
In the 1881 census she is still living with her grandparents, at Achlochan 81-1, but by this time her mother was married to James Ross, my great grandfather.
I cannot find Jessie after the 1881 census as Janet or Jessie McLeod, so I assume she has married, but to whom?
The death of Elizabeth is registered as 9 February, 1883 at West Lodge, Rosehall, Sutherland, age 74, her parents had been Alexander McDonnel, a mason, and Henrietta, maiden surname McDonald, Informant her husband John.
The death of John Ross is registered as 6 October, 1890, aged 82 years, occupation Shepherd, at Rosehall, Sutherland, Widower of Elizabeth MacDonald, his parents had been Donald Ross, a Shepherd and Catherine, maiden surname MacLeod, Informant his son-in-law, Norman MacLeod.
Drumrunie was the farm on the road north from Ullapool to Assynt, the single track road to Achiltibuie and the other communities of the Coigach peninsula turns off there. To the south it borders the Forest of Achall, Langwell, Achindrean, and Kenachulish. To the west and north it borders the Forest of Coigach.
Drumrunie 41-1
This Household appears on page 8 of Enumeration District #11. All noted as born in county.
Drumrunie 51-38
This Household appears on page 10 of Enumeration District #6. John noted as born in RossShire, the community unclear, Ann at Sutherland, Durness, Mary and Margaret both in RossShire at a place unclear, may be "Inverlael".
Drumrunie 51-39
This Household appears on page 10 of Enumeration District #6. Donald noted as born in RossShire, Cromarty, Mary at Ross, Novar.
Gluttan was a small collection of houses in the Strath of Langwell between Kenachullish and Achindrean, not clear whether on north or south of river, but clearly in either the North or South farm of Kenachullish.
Glutton 41-1
This Household appears on page 2 of Enumeration District #10, place name looks like "Glutan". All noted as born in county except Euphemia.
In the 1851 census William and "Christy" with a daughter-in-law and three grandchildren are at Ardmair 51-42. In 1871 William and Christian are at Glutton 71-3
John McKenzie Head Mar 73 Crofter of 2 Acres
Ann McKenzie Wife Mar 83 Crofters Wife
Rodk McKenzie Son Mar 40 Crofters Son
Margt Do Daur Mar 38 Crofters Daur
Notes on this Household:
Geo McKenzie Head Mar 48 Crofter of 2 Acres
Mary Do Wife Mar 36 Crofters Wife
William Do Son 14 Scholar
Anabell Do Son 12 Do
John Do Son 5 Do
Notes on this Household:
Murdo McLeod Head Mar 50 Crofter Of 2 Acres & Labourer
Ann Do Wife Mar 37 Crofters Wife
Kenneth Do Son 14 Scholar
George Do Son 12 Do
Ann Do Son 9 Do
Simon Do Son 7 Crofters Son
Mary Do Daur 4 Do's Daur
Cathrin Do Daur 1
Notes on this Household:
John McKenzie Head Mar 50 Miller
Margt Do Wife Mar 46 Do's Wife
Ann Do Daur 17 Do's Daur
John Do Daur 15 Do's Son
Cathrine Do Daur 13 Do's Daur
Helen Daur 11 Do's Daur
Margaret McDond GrandDaur 3 Mo
Notes on this Household:
George McKenzie Head Wid 72 Farmer Of 2 Acres
Kenneth Do Son Mar 33 Farmers Son
Margt Do Wife Mar 19 Farmers Son Wife
John Do Son 30 Farmers Son
Donald Do Son 13 Farmers Son
John Do Son 6 Farmers Grand Son
Notes on this Household:
Simon McKenzie Head Mar 44 Labourer
Martha Do Wife Mar 31 Do's Wife
Kenneth Do Son 12 Scholar
Margaret Do Daur 9 Do
Cathrin Do Daur 6 Do
John Do Son 4 Labourers Son
Janet Do Son 2 Labourer's Daur
Anabell McLean 9Mo Labourer's Niece
Notes on this Household:
Dalvraid
Population: 4 Males + 1 Females = 5
-137
Population: 5 Males + 3 Females = 8
- 2
John Ross Head Mar 36 Shepherd
Betsy Do Wife Mar 39 Do's Wife
Donald Do Son 8
Alex Do Son 6
James Do Son 3
Notes on this Household:
John Ross Head Mar 45 Shepherd
Betsey Do Wife Mar 44
Donald Do Son Unm 18
Alexander Do Son Unm 16 Black Smith
James Do Son 13
Catherine Do Daur 9
Henrietta Do Daur 8
Murdoch McLeod Visitor Unm 20 Mason
Notes on this Household:
In 1851 she is aged 4 and she is living with her parents at Polglass 51-68.
In the 1861 census she is still with her parents at Polgalss 61-63 aged 15 and described as a scholar.
In the 1871 census she is living with her parents at Achlochan71-67 and her brothers and sisters. She is said to be 25 years old which would make her birthdate at 1845. She is described as a dressmaker.
In the 1881 census she is aged 33 and described as a shepherd's wife and head of the household living at Glenoykel along with her children: John 7, Murdo 5, Alexander 4, Henrietta 2 and Thomas aged 3 months.
In the 1891 Census she is aged 43 living at Caplich, Strathoykel, Sutherland with her husband James also aged 43. Along with them are their children: John 17, Murdoch 15, Alexander 14, Thomas 10, Henry 8, Christopher 6, Elizabeth 5 and Isabella 2.
In the 1901 census she is living with her husband James and family at Caplich. She spoke both Gaelic and English. This census verifies that she was born in Lochbroom, Ross-shire.
CR-E27
This stone has now fallen.
James ROSS, died 19 August 1938, age 91; his wife, Margaret MACKENZIE, died in Caplich, 25 December 1916, age 72; their daughter, Henrietta, died in Salochie, 4 August 1875, age 4.
Janet/Jessie was born at 11:00 AM on the 10th September 1865 at Elphin, Assynt. She is registered as illegitimate, but her father is named on the certificate as Angus McLeod, Tenant. Her mother is Margaret MacKenzie, Domestic Servant from Polglass.
Drumrunie
Drumrunie
abandoned house
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Population: 5 Males + 5 Females = 10
- 1
Population: 2 Males + 4 Females = 6
- 38
- 39
John MacKenzie 40 Agricultural Labourer
Christian Do 40
Georgina Do 15
Mary Do 14
Kenneth Do 12
Flora Do 10
Euphemia Do 5
Alex Do 3
Simon Do 2
Notes on this Household:
John Ross Head Mar 40 Shepherd
Ann Do Wife Mar 29 Shepherds Wife
Mary Do Daur U 7 Shepherds Daur
Margt Do Daur U 5 Do Do
Notes on this Household:
Donald McLennan Head U 26 Gamekeeper
Mary McDonald Cousin U 22 House Servant
Notes on this Household:
Glutton
The Old Road, Allt Glutton
The old road winded around the small sput of Meall Mor. The new road has been blasted through it.
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Population: 6 Males + 6 Females = 12
- 1
- 2
- 3
Population: Males + Females =
- 1
- 2
- 3
William MacLeod 45 Crofter
Christian do 43
Norman do 15
Euphemia Duncan 19
Notes on this Household:
Glutton 41-2
John MacLeod 42 Crofter
Martha do 35
Hugh do 7
Mary do 4
Annabella do 8mo
Angus Graham 40 Cottar
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 2 of Enumeration District #10, place name looks like "Glutan". All noted as born in county except Angus.
In the 1851 census this family is at Ardmair 51-43, in 1871 they are again at Glutton, see Glutton 71-2.
Glutton 41-3
Christian MacKenzie 45 Independent
Murdo MacAulay 7
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 2 of Enumeration District #10, place name looks like "Glutan". Both noted as born in county.
Glutton 71-1
Angus McLeod Head Mar 45 Fisherman
Isabella do Wife Mar 50
Margaret do Dau Unm. 20 Scholar
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page of Enumeration District #, All noted as born in Ross, Lochbroom.
Glutton 71-2
John Macleod Head Mar 70 Crofter
Martha do Wife Mar 68
Annabella do Dau Unm 29
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page of Enumeration District #, All noted as born in Ross, Lochbroom.
In the 1851 census this family was at Ardmair 51-43.
Thie 1871 Glutton transcriptions were emailed to me July 2005 by Ann Nelson who has ancestors among the people above. Ann included a large number of notes, she wrote;
I have spent several delightful hours reviewing your web pages on the Coigach area of Co. Lochbroom. I am writing because I wonder if some of my ancestors fit in to the various families researched on your website. Here is what I know starting from most recent in time.
Colin MacDonald was born in Letters (according to the 1851 census) and baptised in Lochbroom March 1831, the eldest child of Murdoch MacDonald and Janet McLennan. He lived in Ardindrean until about 1865 when he emigrated to Canada settling in Keppel Twp., Grey County, Ontario. Colin married first Georgina McKenzie daughter of John McKenzie and Catherine Campbell in 1857. Georgina died in 1858. He then married Mary McLeod in May 1863. Mary was from Glutton and was the daughter of Martha Mckenzie and John Mcleod. (More about this family below)
Murdoch (aka Murdo) Macdonald (born c. 1805) married Janet McLennan (probably 26 Feb 1830 as per the IGI). They were the parents of Colin mentioned above. Murdoch and Janet were in Ardindrean for the 1841; 1851 and 1861 census. The 1851 census indicates Murdoch was born at "Crosstown" Rosshire although that may be an incorrect transcription. I have no idea where that is. Murdoch came with his son Colin to Canada and died in Keppel in 1889. The 1851 census (for Ardindrean) indicates Janet Mclennan was born at Braesmore c. 1800. I believe she died shortly after 1861 but I have not been able to find a death registration for her in Scotland. In addition to Colin, Murdoch MacDonald and Janet Mclennan had the following children: Catherine (born at Ardindrean c1832 and died at Letters in 1861; she was married to Hugh Rose); Justina (born c. 1834 in Ardindrean; married to William McDonald in 1854 and died at Letters in 1915); Alexander (born about 1837) and Donald (born about 1839).
Colin MacDonald's second wife (as mentioned above) was Mary Mcleod. On the marriage registration to Colin in 1863 she is listed as being from Glutton; her parents are listed as John Mcleod and Martha Mackenzie.
Martha Mackenzie died on June 8, 1882 at Glutton on the same day that her brother, John MacKenzie, died at Morefield. Martha is listed as age 82 and the widow of "John MacLeod, crofter". John MacKenzie is listed as age 77, crofter, and married to Margaret Fraser. Martha and John's parents are listed as "Thomas McKenzie, deceased pensioner (Chelsea) and Catherine McKenzie nee Mackenzie (deceased)" The informant for both Martha Mckenzie and John Mckenzie's deaths is Kenneth Mcleod son of John Mcleod and Martha McKenzie. On the 1881 census Martha (spelled "Moriah"), is listed as being born at Strath Canaird and her son Kenneth (with whom she is living is listed as being born at "Glutton"
John Mcleod died at Glutton on March 1, 1881. On his death registration he is listed as crofter, age 80. His parents are listed as "Hugh MacLeod, crofter (deceased) and Isabella Macleod (Mackenzie) (deceased). The informant is his son, Kenneth Macleod.
Glutton 71-3
William Macleod Head Mar 81 Pauper
Christina do. Wife Mar 83
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page of Enumeration District #, All noted as born in Ross, Lochbroom.
In the 1851 census these two were at Ardmair 51-42.
Kenachrine was the farm between Ullapool and Ardmair, on the west it also borders Glastulloch. A collection of houses on the farm was known as Ardachadail, also known as Rhuardachadal as it was on the small point where the Broom River opens up into the wider Lochbroom.
Ruath 41-1
Roderick MacKenzie 65 Crofter
Betsy Do 60
Catharine Do 20
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 7 of Enumeration District #10. All noted as born in county.
In the 1851 census this family is at Kenachrine 51-87.
Ruath 41-2
Alex MacKenzie 30 Crofter
Isabella Do 30
Catharine Do 8
Janet Do 5
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John MacKenzie 3 Ann Do 2Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on pages 7 and 8 of Enumeration District #10. All noted as born in county.
In the 1851 census this family is at Kenachrine 51-86.
Ruath 41-3
Patrick MacDonald 65 Crofter
Donald Do 25
Alexander Do 20
Janet Do 15
Christian Do 55
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 8 of Enumeration District #10. All noted as born in county.
In the 1851 census this family is at Kenachrine 51-92, "Christy" then a Widow.
Ruath 41-4
Janet MacKenzie 60 Cottar
Margaret Do 25
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 8 of Enumeration District #10. Both noted as born in county.
Ruath 41-5
Donald MacAulay 35 Crofter
Margaret Do 30
Janet Do 10
Margaret Do 9
Aulay Do 5
Ann Do 3
Alexis Do 6mo
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 8 of Enumeration District #10. All noted as born in county.
Ruath 41-6
Annabel MacKenzie 60 Cottar
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 8 of Enumeration District #10. Annabel is noted as born in county.
Ruath 41-7
Alex MacLeod 30 Crofter
Betsy Do 5
Isabella Do 20
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 8 of Enumeration District #10. All are noted as born in county.
In the 1851 census this family is at Kenachrine 51-94, "Isabella" may die before then, as Alexander's wife is noted as "Williamina".
Ruath 41-8
Mary MacKenzie 55 Crofter
Donald Do 30
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 8 of Enumeration District #10. Both are noted as born in county.
In the 1851 census Mary is at Kenachrine 51-89, noted as unmarried.
Ruath 41-9
Hector MacDonald 40 Crofter
Annabel Do 35
John Do 15
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Donald MacDonald 15 Kenneth Do 5 Murdo Do 3 Annabel Do 10 Margaret Do 8Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on pages 8 and 9 of Enumeration District #10. All are noted as born in county.
In the 1851 census this family is at Kenachrine 51-90. In that census young Margaret, as "Peggy", is servant to a MacLeod family at Morefield 51-99.
Roderick MacDonald at Ruath 41-13 is a son of this family, he is with them in 1851.
This was an uninhabited House being built. It appears on page 9 of Enumeration District #10.
Ruath 41-11
John MacLeod 25 Crofter
Annabel Do 20
Christian Do 5
Roderick Do 3
Annabel Do 1
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 9 of Enumeration District #10. All are noted as born in county.
In the 1851 census this family is at Kenachrine 51-91.
Ruath 41-12
Donald Stewart 85 Crofter
Catharine Do 60
Alex Do 25
Duncan Do 20
Ann Do 25
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 9 of Enumeration District #10. All are noted as born in county.
In the 1851 census Alexander and Ann with four children are at Morefield 51-115. Ann is shown on their memorial stone to be maiden surname MacRae.
Ruath 41-13
Murdo MacLeod 75 Crofter
Roderick MacDonald 15
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 9 of Enumeration District #10. Both are noted as born in county.
Roderick is a son of the family at Ruath 41-9, he is with them in 1851 at Kenachrine 51-90.
Kenachrine 51-78
Hugh McLeod Head 45 Carpenter
Margt Do Servant 30 House Servant
Roderickina Do Visitor 20 House Servant
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 21 of Enumeration District #6. Hugh noted as born at Kenachrine, Ross, birthplace of Margaret and Roderickina Ancestry transcribes at "Tancoll, Ross" (possibly Tanera or Achall?).
In the 1841 census Hugh with mother Catherine and servant Margaret, likely same as above, was at Morefield 41-49. Hugh is in the 1861 census with his wife Mary, and again servant Margaret, at Kenachrine 61-26.
Hugh dies 29 March, 1891 at Ullapool aged "about 105 years". Noted as House Carpenter latterly Pauper, Widower of Mary McKay. His parents are noted as having been John McLeod and Catherine, maiden surname McLeod.
Hugh dies 29 March, 1891 at Ullapool aged "about 105 years". Noted as House Carpenter latterly Pauper, Widower of Mary McKay. His parents are noted as having been John McLeod and Catherine, maiden surname McLeod.
Somehow during the course of his life Hugh gets crdited for living at least 20 years more than he looks to have done from census records.
The Ashburton Guardian, New Zealand, includes an article 18 May, 1890, that transcribes as;
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Kenachrine 51-79
Isabella McKenzie Head Wid 63 Weavers Widow
Andrewina Do Daur 26 Do's Daur
Barbra Do Daur 24 Do's Daur
Colina Do Daur 21 Do's Daur
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 22 of Enumeration District #6. Isabella noted as born at Isle Martin, the rest at Kenachrine.
In the 1841 census this family was at Morefield 41-25, Isabella's husband Charles alive then.
Andrewina with a brother William emigrates to Tasmania in 1853, see McNab 525, that listing has them resident at Morefield.
The Parish Register says William McKenzie (the 1853 emigrant) married 6 January, 1853 to Mary Matheson. Mary is with her Widowed mother in this census at Ullapool 51-109. Her parents were Duncan Matheson, sometime carter of fish from Gruinard and Ullapool to Conon Bridge and latterly InnKeeper, an occupation continued by his Widow Flora, maiden surname Tolmie.
Kenachrine 51-80
Christian McGregor Head 78 Pauper House Serv
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 21 of Enumeration District #6. Christian noted as born at StrathCanard, Lochbroom.
In the 1841 census Christian was at Morefield 41-11.
Kenachrine 51-81
Henry McKenzie Head 66 Pauper M Servant
Cathrin Do Sister 50 M Servant
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 21 of Enumeration District #6. Both noted as born at Achindrean.
Kenachrine 51-82
Kenneth Matheson Head Mar 60 Ground Officer
Margt Do Wife Mar 56 Do Do's Wife
Murdo Do Son 28 Do Do's Son
Duncan Do Son 25 Do Do's Son
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 21 of Enumeration District #6. Kenneth noted as born at Ullapool, Ross, Margaret at Achiltibuie, Ross, birthplace of Murdo and Duncan is unclear, likely is "Ullapool".
In the 1841 census this family was at Morefield 41-30.
With them in 1841 were Alexander and Margaret now in the next Household, Kenachrine 51-83, presumably Alexander was a son.
The index to Civil Registration notes the 1886 death in Lochbroom of 87 year old Margaret Matheson, other surname MacKenzie.
Kenachrine 51-83
Alex Matheson Head Mar 32 Fisherman
Margt Do Wife Mar 35 Do's Wife
Barbra Do Daur 9 Do's Daur
Donald Do Son 6 Do's Son
John Do Son 2 Do's Son
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 21 of Enumeration District #6. Birthplace of Alex and Margaret is unclear, likely is "Ullapool", the children at Kenachrine.
In the 1841 census Alexander and Margaret were at Morefield 41-30, with the family now in the previous Household, Kenachrine 51-82, presumably Alexander was a son.
Kenachrine 51-84
John McLeod Head Mar 64 Forrester
Catherine Do. Wife Mar 58 Forrester's Wife
Ann Do. Dau U 27 Forrester's Daur
Donald Do. Son U 22 Forrester's son
Alexa Do. Dau U 20 Do's Daur
Kenneth Do. Son U 17 Do's Son
Catherine Do. GrandChild U 4 Forrester's GrandChild
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 22 of Enumeration District #6. John noted as born at Ullapool, his wife at Ardmair, the four children at Kenachrine, the grandchild at Morefield.
In the 1841 census this family was at Morefield 41-31.
The Parish Register records the marriage 21 January, 1813 of John MacLeod, resident Achachall to Cathrine Stewart, resident Airdmare. MacKenzies and MacLeays who were residents at Achall also had occupation as Forrester.
Kenachrine 51-85
Barbra McKenzie Head Wid 60 Forrester's Widow
Margt McKenzie Visitor U 17 House Servant
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 22 of Enumeration District #6. Barbra noted as born at "Lochbroom", Margaret at Ardmair.
In the 1841 census Barbara was at Morefield 41-32. Margaret is a granddaughter of Barbra, she was in 1841 with her family at Ardmair 41-11, her mother "Sibella" (many spelling variations in records) was a daughter of Barbara and her late husband, James MacKenzie, Forester at Achall. Margaret's family is in this census at Ardmair 51-47.
In the 1861 census Barbara is Visitor to family of another James MacKenzie, at Ullapool 61-46, that James is married to Helen, maiden surname MacKenzie, and Barbara may be related to either. (The Parish Register records the marriage 9 August, 1849 of James McKenzie, Labourer resident Strathcanaird, to Helen McKenzie, resident Morefield, the name of Helen's father is lost in the fold of the page, though he is noted as being a crofter at Morefield).
James MacKenzie at Morefield 51-122 is a son of Barbra, he was with her in the 1841 census, his christening was registered as 31 October, 1813 at Achall to mother "Widow MacKenzie", suggesting Barbara's husband, James MacKenzie, Forester, died that year. Within three years of that Margaret MacKenzie at Achall married Donald MacLeay from Contin, who had position at Achall as Forester, likely following James. As there was only a few families at Achall, my guess is the Forester James MacKenzie was a brother of the Margaret who married Donald MacLeay.
Kenachrine 51-86
Isabel McKenzie Head Wid 40 Fisherman's Widow
Catherine McKenzie Daur U 18 Fisherman's Daur
John McKenzie Son U 13 Fisherman's Son
Betsy Do. Daur U 7 Fisherman's Daur
Anabell Do Daur U 5 Do's Daur
Mary MacDonald Visitor Wid 50 Crofters Daur
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 22 of Enumeration District #6, place noted as "Rhuardchaidle". The age of Isabel might be mistranscribed. Isabel noted as born at Glastullich, her children at "Rue", likely short for "Rhuardchaidle", the visitor Mary at Coigach.
In the 1841 census this family was at Ruath 41-2, Isabel's husband, Alexander MacKenzie, was alive then.
I think the Visitor, Mary MacDonald, was a Reiff MacDonald, Widow of Alexander MacLeod and was with him in the 1841 census at Achiltibuie 41-24, three of her children are in this census at Achiltibuie 51-71. In the 1861 census Mary is with a son and grandson at Achiltibuie 61-37.
Kenachrine 51-87
Rodk McKenzie Head Mar 78 Fisherman
Betsy Do Wife Mar 75 Fishermans Wife
Catherine Do Daur U 30 Fisher'd Daur
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 22 of Enumeration District #6, place noted as "Rhuardchaidle". Roderick noted as born at Ardmair, Betsy at Lochbroom, Catherine at Blusary.
In the 1841 census this family was at Ruath 41-1.
Kenachrine 51-88
Donald McKenzie Head U 40 Fisherman
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 22 of Enumeration District #6. Noted as born at Ullapool.
Kenachrine 51-89
Mary McKenzie Head U 66 House Servant
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 22 of Enumeration District #6. Noted as born at Achmore.
In the 1841 census Mary was at Ruath 41-8
Kenachrine 51-90
Hector McDond Head Mar 60 Fisherman
Analee C Do Wife Mar 52 Do's Wife
Donald Do Son 27 Fisherman
Rodk Do Son 25 Do
Anabel Do Daur 22 Do's Daur
Kenneth Do Son 15 Do's Son
Murdo Do Son 12 Do's Son
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 23 of Enumeration District #6. All noted as born at StrathCanard, Ross,
In the 1841 census this family was at Ruath 41-9, a son, Roderick above, was then at Ruath 41-13. In 1871 the family is at Kenachrine 71-33.
A daughter of this family, Margaret, as "Peggy", is in this census as servant to a MacLeod family at Morefield 51-99.
Kenachrine 51-91
John McLeod Head Mar 40 Fiddler
Anabel Do Wife Mar 40 Do's Wife
Rodk Do Son 14 Do's Son
Anabel Do Daur 12 Do's Daur
Bella Do Daur 9 Do's Daur
Henny Do Daur 7 Do's Daur
Johan Do Daur 4 Do's Daur
John Do Son 1 Do's Son
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 23 of Enumeration District #6, residence as "Ruardachadil". John born at Lochbroom, Ross, place of birth of Anabel unclear, Ancestry transcribes it as "Ahmon, Ross", the children at "Rhue, Ross".
In the 1841 census this family was at Ruath 41-11.
Kenachrine 51-92
Christy McDond Head Wid 60 Fishermans Widow
John Do Son 39 Do's Son
Alex Do Son 30 Do's Son
Kenneth McKenzie Son-in-law Mar 32 Shepherd
Janet Do Daur Mar 26 Shepherds Wife
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 23 of Enumeration District #6, address as "Ruarda Chadil". All noted as born at Rue, Ross, except Kenneth born at Assynt, Sutherland.
In the 1841 census this family was at Ruath 41-3, Christy's husband Patrick then Head of Household.
Kenachrine 51-93
Ann McDonald Head 60 Pauper House Serv
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 24 of Enumeration District #6, address as "Ruarda Chadil". Noted as born at Kenachrine, Ross.
Kenachrine 51-94
Alex McLeod Head Mar 43 Fisherman
Williamina Do Wife Mar 29 Do's Wife
Betsy Do Daur 16 Do's Daur
Roderick Do Son 7 Do's Son
Margt Do Daur 1 Do's Daur
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 23 of Enumeration District #6, address as "Ruarda Chadil". Alex noted as born at Ardmair, Ross, Willimina at StrathCanaird, Ross, the children at Rue, Ross
In the 1841 census this family was at Ruath 41-7, Alexander's wife noted then as "Isabella", probably she died and Williamina above is Alexander's second wife.
Kenachrine 61-10
Alexr Carmichael Head 45 Lot Tenant
Anabella Do Sister 47
Roderick Do Nephew 8 Tenants Brother Son
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page of Enumeration District #2, place as "Kenchrinn". All noted as born at Lochbroom, RossShire.
In the 1871 census Alexander is married to Janet Stewart, they are then at Morefield 71-18.
James Carmichael at Kenachrine 61-37 was with Alexander and Anabella in the 1841 census at Morefield 41-12, Roderick most likely is his son.
1813 Baptism of their brother James at Ullapool notes father of these Carmichaels was another James.
Kenachrine 61-13
Donald Munro Head Mar 42 Lot Tenant
Christina Do Wife Mar 34
Alexr Do Son 11
Peter Do Son 6
Kate Do Daur 4
Duncan Do Son 2
Catharine Urquhart Mother 72 Tenants Mother in Law
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page of Enumeration District #2, place as "Kenchrinn". All noted as born at Lochbroom, RossShire.
In the 1851 census this family was at Morefield 51-134, Donald then as "Duncan", which looks to match a Duncan Munro in the 1841 census at Ullapool, suggesting forename above is mistranscribed.
Index to Civil Registration shows death 1866 at Lochbroom aged 74, of a Catherine Urquhart, other surname MacDonald.
Kenachrine 61-20
John McLeod Head Mar 49 Lot Tenant
Catherine Do Wife Mar 46
Donald Do Son 19
Catherine Do Daur 13
Murdo Do Son 7
John Do Son 5
Roderick Do Son 2
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page of Enumeration District #2, place as "Kenchrinn". All noted as born at RossShire, Lochbroom.
The I.G.I. notes two births at Lochbroom to parents John MacLeod and Catherine, maiden surname MacLeod;
Kenachrine 61-25
Murdo McLeod Head Mar 54 Lot Tenant
Eliza Do Wife Mar 56
Roderick Do Son Unm 18
Donald Do Son Unm 16
Christina Do Sister Unm 22
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 6 of Enumeration District #2, place as "Kenchrinn". All noted as born at RossShire, Lochbroom.
The sister Christina likely has age mistranscribed, 52 or 62 would be more likely.
In the 1851 census this family was at Morefield 51-130, the two communities are adjacent and possibly though the family enumerated as at Kenachrine, they were still at Morefield. In 1871 the family is at Morefield 71-21.
Young Roderick marries in 1872 to Emily Dawson of Ullapool, in this census she is with her family is at Ullapool 61-65. Roderick and Emily are ancestors of Phil Shearn in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
Kenachrine 61-26
Hugh McLeod H. Mar 63 Lot Tenant
Notes on this Household:
& Carpenter
Mary McLeod Wife Mar 50
Margret Do Servt Un 30 General Serv.
John McLeod Visitor Mar. 40 Fisherman
Murdo McLean Visitor Mar. 58 Do Do
This Household appears on page 7 of Enumeration District #2lines 1-5. All noted as born at RossShire, Lochbroom, except Mary at Sutherland, Rogart.
In the 1851 census Hugh with the servant Margaret was at Kenachrine 51-78.
Hugh dies 29 March, 1891 at Ullapool aged "about 105 years". Noted as House Carpenter latterly Pauper, Widower of Mary McKay. His parents are noted as having been John McLeod and Catherine, maiden surname McLeod.
Somehow during the course of his life Hugh gets crdited for living at least 20 years more than he looks to have done from census records.
The Ashburton Guardian, New Zealand, includes an article 18 May, 1890, that transcribes as;
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Kenachrine 61-27
John McKenzie H. Mar 60 Lot Tenant
Cathrine McK Wife Mar 56
Barbra McK Daur Un. 22
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 7 of Enumeration District #2, lines 6-8. Only the birth place for John noted, RossShire, Lochbroom.
Kenachrine 61-28
Janet McLeod H W 74 Lot Tenant
Ann McLeod Daur. Un 43
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 7 of Enumeration District #2, lines 9-10. Both noted as born at RossShire, Lochbroom.
In the 1851 census Janet, Ann, and another child, Roderick, were at Morefield 51-103.
Kenachrine 61-29
Alexander McLennan H. Mar 41 Lot Tenant
Mary Do Wife Mar 43
Notes on this Household:
Do
Roderick Do Son 13
Ann Do Daur 11
Donald Do Son 10
Christina Do Daur 7
Cathrine Do Daur 2
John Do Son 11mo
This Household appears on page 7 of Enumeration District #2, lines 11-18. All noted as born at RossShire, Lochbroom.
In the 1851 census Mary with her two eldest children were at Morefield 51-104.
Kenachrine 61-30
Kenneth McLeod H. Mar 60 Lot Tenant
Ann McLeod Sister Un 67
Anabella McLeod Sister Un 67
Margret Do Sister Un 63
Christina Do Sister Un 37
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 7 of Enumeration District #2, lines 19-23. All noted as born at RossShire, Lochbroom.
Kenachrine 61-34
Donald Stuart Head Mar 54 Lot Tenant
Margaret Do Wife Mar 56
Mary Do Daur 26
Thomas Do Son 21
Kenneth Do Son 18
Lexy Do Daur 12
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page of Enumeration District #2. Address as "Kenchrinn". All noted as born at RossShire, Lochbroom.
In the 1851 census this family was at Morefield 51-100.
The Parish Register records the marriage 16 February, 1832 of Donald Stuart to Margaret MacKenzie, both resident at Morefield.
Kenachrine 61-36
John Nicholson McLeod Head Mar 74 Greenwhich H. Pensioner
Anabella Do Wife Mar 54
John Do Son 22
Murdo Do Son 15
Barbra Do Daur 12
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page of Enumeration District #2, place as "Kenchrinn". All noted as born at Lochbroom, RossShire.
In the 1851 census this family was at Morefield 51-101, John then and in 1841 without surname "MacLeod". "John Nicolson" had in 1851 census with occupation as "Naval Pensioner", Greenwhich Hospital managed pensions for naval and marine veterans, see https://sites.google.com/site/greenwichadmiraltyinpensioner/home.
Civil Registration records a death at Morefield;
John Macleod, Naval Pensioner
married to Annabella McKenzie,
died 3 June, 1869, aged 84 years,
father was John Macleod, tenant
mother was Mary, maiden surname MacKenzie,
Informant was his son, John
Kenachrine 61-37
James Carmichal Head Mar 46 Lot Tenant
Mary Do Wife Mar 39
Kenneth Do Son 12 Scholar
John Do Son 10
Anne Do Daur 2
Betsey Do Daur 3Mo
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page of Enumeration District #2. All noted as born at Lochbroom, RossShire.
Alexander and Anabella Carmichael at Kenachrine 61-10 were with James in the 1841 census at Morefield 41-12, their nephew Roderick with them is most likely another child of James and Mary.
The Parish Register records the Baptism 31 October, 1813 at Ullapool of James to father James Carmichael. The index to Civil Registration notes the death 1882 at Lochbroom of 63 year old James Carmichael.
Roddie Macpherson has photographed and transcribed a stone to this family in the Mill Street, Ullapool, burial ground, see http://gravestones.rosscromartyroots.co.uk/picture/number1603.asp
Although the death of this James appears to be registered 1880, the stone notes the death as 24 April, 1880, "at sea", details not yet seen, likely the body was not recovered, and so the death was not registered for two years. The stone also shows Mary was maiden surname MacLean, and died 17 February, 1908. The stone also shows son Duncan died 24 April, 1890 (not shown in Civil Registration index), and young Betsy died 12 September, 1942, Civil Registration shows she died 1942, aged 82 at Lochbroom.
Kenachrine 71-1
Kenneth McKenzie Head Widr 67 Factor & Banker
Cath. McKenzie or Fraser daur Mar 29
Hay do son unm. 24 Bank Accountant
Ann do daur do 22
Dolina do daur do 21
Donald do son 19 Bank Clerk
Colin do do 16
Margaret McLeod Serv. do 29 Housemaid
Mary McLeod do 13 Dairy Maid
Roderick do do 17 General Serv.
Donald McDonald do 12 herd
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 1 of Enumeration District 2. Address listed as "Morefield Cottage Kanachrine". All are listed as born in RossShire, Lochbroom.
Kenneth is referred to in several histories as "the local Factor for Coigach". In 1853 he accompanied the families who emigrated to van Diemen's Land aboard the Sir Allan Mcnab in the first part of their trip, as far as Glasgow, see his letter on that dismal journey in the notes at the end of the file at mcnab.htm
There look to be several mentions of this family in the Parish Register on pages I have not yet photocopied to study. They include the marriage 9 March 1841 of Kenneth MacKenzie to Alexanderina Morison (confirmed in "The Mackenzies of Ballone", see below), and eight children to the couple, some with mother's forename as "Lexey";
"Cath. McKenzie or Fraser" above had the marriage registered in the IGI at Lochbroom 21 July 1865 to Thomas Fraser, with three births to a couple with those names in Urray Parish;
The index at www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk includes mention of the will of;
"Mackenzie Kenneth 02/09/1890 retired Factor, sometime residing at Morefield Cottage near Ullapool, Parish of Lochbroom, County of Ross and Cromarty, d. 24/03/1890 at Morefield Cottage aforesaid, testate."
A short obituary of Kenneth MacKenzie in the 3 April, 1890 edition of the Scottish Highlander notes his son, "Dr Colin MacKenzie, Tain".
The book, "The Mackenzies of Ballone" (SOURCE), includes some details on Kenneth and his family. It describes him as a grandson of Alexander Mackenzie, III of Ballone through his father, "Donald of Fasnacrionach". Kenneth is said to have been born 26 May, 1803, died 24 March, 1890. He followed his father Donald, who died 1846, in Tenancy of Lechmelm, which he subsequently gave up, taking Tack of Morefield in 1852. Kenneth married 9 March 1841 to Alexanderina Morrison, who died 24 April, 1864.
That book lists 10 children of Kenneth and Alexanderina, and a few grandchildren, the list is somewhat different from that above;
Note that this list looks adjusted to place males before females, regardless of birth order.
Kenachrine 71-2
Donald Paterson Head Mar 33 Farm Serv.
Ann Campbell Wife Mar 41
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 1 of Enumeration District 2. Address listed as "Kanachrine". Both are listed as born in RossShire, Lochbroom.
Kenachrine 71-33
Hector McDonald Head Mar 80 Fisherman
Annabella Do Daur Do 61
Donald Do Son Wid 47 Do
Margt Do Daur Unm 37
John McLeod G.Child 11
Mary Do Do 10
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 7 of Enumeration District #2, address as "Rhue", first home in the community. All noted as born at Ross Ullapool.
In the 1851 census this family was at Kenachrine 51-90.
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South Keanchulish Overlooking the mouth of the River Kanaird © Copyright Ike Gibson and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence. |
Kenachulish, North and South, was the collection of a few houses on either side of the Kanaird River where it empties into Lochbroom. The farms of Kenchulish are across from Isle Martin, have the Forest of Coigach and Drumrainy to the north, Achindrean and Glutton to the east, and Ardmair to the south.
In 1841 North Kenachulish was part of Enumeration District 11, South Kenachulish was part of Enumeration District 10.
North Kenachulish 41-1
Niel MacLeod 50 Farmer
Catharine do 50
Angus do 25
Barbara do 20
Janet do 20
Mary do 15
Bell do 10
Jean do 10
Christian do 8
Catharine do 5
Flora do 1
John MacKenzie 10 Male Servant
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 1 of Enumeration District #11. Only the last two have County of Birth noted as in County (which is Ross & Cromarty), the others have no note in that column, though at least Jean in later censuses is noted as born at Kenachulish.
I have not transcribed 1851 yet, but see young Jean, "Jane" in other records, marries 24 November, 1852 to Donald McLeod, a Weaver at Achduart, they are in the 1861 census at Achdart 61-6. Her 1887 death registration notes her mother Catharine above was Maiden Surname Matheson.
The death of Chistina, "Christian" above, is registered as 12 March, 1927 at Achduart, Widow of Alexander Grant, Shepherd, aged 94 years. Her parents noted as Neil MacLeod, Crofter, and Kate, maiden surname Matheson, Informant her nephew, Roderick MacRae.
North Kenachulish 41-2
Donald MacLeod 50 Cottar
Ann do 60
Christian MacDonald 55 Independent
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 1 of Enumeration District #11. All born in County.
Ann and her sister Christian were MacDonalds from Achnahaird. In the 1851 census this family is at Achendrean 51-29
North Kenachulish 41-3
Robert MacLeod 40 Agricultural Labourer
Betsy do 30
William do 3
Alexr do 1
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 1 of Enumeration District #11. Only Alexander born in County.
North Kenachulish 41-4
Barbara MacLean 60 Crofter
Donald do 25 Fisher
Alexr do 20
Catharine do 30
Barbara Cameron 10
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 1 of Enumeration District #11. All born in County.
This family is in the 1851 census at Achendrean 51-18, confusingly, mother and Head in the Household then is "Mabell McGregor" born Gairloch, young Barbara noted as her neice.
North Kenachulish 41-5
Finlay Beaton 40 Crofter
Mary Do 60
Christian MacLeod 55 Independent
Roderick Beaton 3
Roderick Do 25
Mary Do 20
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 2 of Enumeration District #11. All noted as born in County.
In other records the surname is spelled "Bethune". In 1851 the Mary is Widowed, and the family is at Achall 51-4 with Roderick as Head with occupation as Shepherd. In the 1851 census young Roderick is with his MacKenzie grandparents at Morefield 51-122.
Another son of this family, Donald, is in this census at "Ridorch", Rhiddorroch 41-2.
South Kenachulish 41-1
Alexander Robertson 60 Farmer
Sibella do 65
Charles do 35
Annabel do 25 Female Servant
Mary MacLeod 30 Female Servant
Christian do 15 Female Servant
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Ann MacKenzie 12 Female Servant Murdo do 12 Male Servant James do 40 Agricultural Labourer George MacLean 16 Male ServantNotes on this Household:
This Household appears on pages 1 and 2 of Enumeration District #10. All are shown as born in County (Ross & Cromarty), except Sibella, Murdo and James not born in County.
In the 1851 census this Household is at Kenachulish 51-37, the only address listed then as at Kenachullish. Young Charles is then Head of Household, and James MacKenzie noted as "Farmers Relation", born in the neighbouring Parish of Assynt.
South Kenachulish 41-2
William Campbell 25 Salmon Fisher
James MacKenzie 15 Salmon Fisher
James Munro 25 Game Keeper
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 2 of Enumeration District #10. All are shown as born in County (Ross & Cromarty).
South Kenachulish 41-3
Margaret McLeay 40
James MacKenzie 15
Janet do 12
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 2 of Enumeration District #10. All are shown as born in County (Ross & Cromarty).
Likely Margaret was maiden surname McLeay, Widow of a MacKenzie.
Kenachulish 51-37
Charles Robertson Head U 40 Farmer of 20 Acres employing 2 men
James McKenzie Visitor U 50 Farmers relation
John Fraser Servant U 24 Farm Servant
Angus McKenzie Do U 13 Do Do
Mabele McLeod Do U 32 House Do
Barbara McKenzie Do U 23 Do Do
Janet Do Do U 20 Do Do
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 10 of Enumeration District #6. All are shown as born in Ross Lochbroom, except James McKenzie born at Assynt. The forename of "Mabele" is unclear, and might be mistranscribed.
In the 1841 census this Household was at Kenachulish 41-1 with Alexander Robertson as Head of Household, next female was "Sibella", presumably that couple were parents of Charles. It is the only Household enumerated at Kenachulish in 1851. In 1861 Charles is married with two children, a Mother-in-law, and four others at Kenachulish 61-79, the address listed as "South Kenachillish". Cannot see Charles's wife Sibla MacKenzie in this census, but her mother Margaret, Widow of Kenneth MacKenzie, Tacksman of Corrie, is at Ullapool 51-42.
The index to Civil Registration records the marriage at Lochbroom 26 February 1857 of Charles Robertson to Sibbla MacKenzie 26 February 1857 and the births of three of their sons from 1857 to 1867.
Kenachulish 61-79
Charles Robertson H. Mar. 57 Tenant
Sibla Robertson Wife Mar. 25
Alexander Do Son - 3
Kenneth Do Son - 1
Margaret McKenzie Motherinlaw W 70
Alexandrina McK. Servt. Un 50 Domestic Servt.
Alexandrina McK. DairyMaid Un 24
Thomas Urquhart Visitor Mar 25 Journeyman Smith
John Munro Herdboy - 10
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 19 of Enumeration District #2. All are shown as born in RossShire Lochbroom, except Margaret McKenzie born at Assynt. Seems to have been an enumeration mistake to include some occupations in the column reserved for "Relation to Head of Family".
In the 1851 census Charles was unmarried at Kenachulish 51-37. In the 1871 census the family is enumerated at Kenachulish 71-7.
Margaret McKenzie was in the 1851 census with her daughter Elizabeth "Betsy" at Ullapool 51-42, in 1871 she is with her daughter Jamesina at Ullapool 71-65. Margaret's husband Kenneth died sometime before the 1841 census, he had been Tacksman of Corrie.
The index to Civil Registration records the marriage at Lochbroom 26 February 1857 of Charles Robertson to Sibbla MacKenzie 26 February 1857 and the births of three sons from to the couple;
Kenachulish 61-80
Kenneth McLeod H. Mar. 62 Shepherd
Isabella McLeod Wife Mar. 59
Mary Do Daur Un 16
Lucy Do Daur Un 16
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 19 of Enumeration District #2. All are shown as born in Sutherland, Assynt,
Kenachulish 61-81
Anne McDonald
Notes on this Household:
W. W. 66 Pauper
This Household appears on page 19 of Enumeration District #2, address listed as "North Kenachillish". Anne is marked as born in RossShire Lochbroom. In the column for "Relation to Head of Family" was written "W.", then crossed out.
In 1851 Anne was nearby at Achendrean 51-29 as "Ann McLeod". Though surnamed here as "McDonald", I am certain it is the same lady listed under her maiden surname, as her death registration 24 August, 1869 says she was daughter of Donald McDonald, and the other possible listing, Anabella McLeod two Households away at Kenachullish 61-83 is marked as unmarried.
The Parish Register records the marriage 6 February, 1815 of Anne McDonald resident at Achnahaird to Donald McLeod resident at Leckmelm, the 1851 census had a 29 year old daughter born at Lechmelm.
I think Anne's father, Donald McDonald of Achnahaird, was a brother of my gt-gt-gt-grandfather, John McDonald of Reiff, and so I'd love to hear from any descendants of her and Donald McLeod, my contact info is at; CONTACT INFO.
Anne in 1851 was two households away from Achindrean Strathcanaird McDonalds, possibly there because of some yet undocumented relationship. Patriarch of the Achindrean McDonald family, Murdoch, was of an age to be brother of Donald of Achnahaird and John of Reiff, unfortunately he died 1854, the year before the start of civil registration, so no definate relationship can be shown, but the coincidence points toward further research!
Kenachulish 61-82
Murdo Stewart H Mar 30 Tenant
Cursty Stewart Wife Mar 32
Kenneth Do Son 5
Janet Stewart Daur 2
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 19 of Enumeration District #2. Address as "North Kenachillish". All are shown as born in RossShire Lochbroom,
The I.G.I. notes the births of seven children at Lochbroom to Murdoch Stewart and Christina, maiden surname Stewart;
Kenachulish 61-83
Anabella McLeod Un. 68 Pauper
Catherine McKenzie Visitor 60 Pauper
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 19 of Enumeration District #2. Both are marked as born in RossShire Lochbroom.
Kenachulish 61-84
Eliza McKenzie Head W. 80
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 19 of Enumeration District #2. Place of birth not noted.
There is a 70 year old Elizabeth MacKenzie in the 1851 census at Blughasary 51-70.
Kenachulish 61-85
Henny McKenzie Un 80 Pauper
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 19 of Enumeration District #2. Place of birth not noted.
I think Henny was in the 1841 census at Morefield 41-26.
Kenachulish 71-7
Charles Robertson Head Mar 67 Farmer, employing two labourers
Sibla Do Wife Mar 34
Alexander Do Son 13 Scholar
Kenneth Do Son 10 Scholar
Murdo Do Son 3
Catherine Morrison servant Unm 57 General Servt
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 3 of Enumeration District #3, address listed as "South Kenachillish", the only Household that census on the south dide of the river. Charles, Sibla, and Alexander are marked as born in "Ross Lochbroom", Kenneth and Murdo at "Ross Ullapool", and Catherine at "Ross Uig".
In the 1861 census this family was at Kenachulish 61-79.
Sibla's father Kenneth MacKenzie had been Tacksman of Corrie, her Widowed mother Margaret is in this census at the household of Sibla's sister Jamesina at Ullapool 71-65.
The index to Civil Registration records the marriage at Lochbroom 26 February, 1857 of Charles Robertson to Sibbla MacKenzie 26 February, 1857 and the births of three sons from to the couple, all three above;
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Langwell House, Courtesy of Malcolm Ferguson |
Langwell is more of a farm than a community up the Canaird river from Achindrean in Strathcanaird.
Langwell 41-1
John Ross 30 Ag. Lab.
William Angus 20 Ag. Lab.
Mary MacKay 30 F. S.
Barbara Maclean 20 F. S.
Kenneth Macdonald 15 M. S.
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 8 of Enumeration District 11. All are listed as born in county.
Langwell 51-5
David Ferguson Head Mar. 33 Farmer & Grazier
McKenzie Do Son U 8 Scholar
Susan Do Dau U 7 Do
Fergus Do Son U 6 Farmers Son
Isabel Do Dau U 5 Do's Daur
Alexr Do Son U 3 Do's Son
Margt Do Daur U 1 Do's Daur
Margt McKenzie Servant U 33 Governess
Isabel McLenan Servant U 22 HouseServant
Ann McDond Servant U 20 Do Do
Ann Fraser Do U 17 Do Do
Mary McKenzie Do U 36 Do Do
Murdo McLeod Do U 26 Do
Rodk Cameron Do U 22 Do
Norman Do Do U 18 Do
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 2 of Enumeration District 6. Community in this census spelled as "Langwell". All are listed as born in RossShire, Lochbroom, except David at RossShire, Tain.
In the 1841 census David, his wife Grace, Grace's mother, and other of her relatives were at Ullapool 41-134. Grace is again with her mother in this census, at Ullapool 51-96.
Grace was christened 8 June 1815 at Ullapool to parents Murdoch MacKenzie, a Merchant at Ullapool, and Susan MacGregor, from Innerhaddon, Fortingall Parish, PerthShire. Grace married 8 February 1841 to David Ferguson, tacksman of Langwell, David was born 15 February 1817 at Tain and christened there 26 February 1817 to parents Fergus Ferguson and Bell McPherson.
In 1855 a large number of old births and christenings were recorded in the Parish Register, mostly children in Tacksmen's and Merchant's families, including six children to this family;
In this census Grace's brother William, Tacksman of Badenscallie, is listed with occupation "General Dealer", with his wife and others at Ullapool 61-22.
Langwell 61-7
Duncan McLennan Head Mar 52 Shepherd
Flora Do Wife Mar 41
Farquhar Do son 13 Scholar
Murdo Do son 11 Scholar
Catharine Do Daur 9 Scholar
William Do son 7
Helen Do Daur 6
Donald Do son 4
--- Do son 8months
John McLean Boarder Un 21 Shepherd
Anabella McLeod Servant Un 19
Duncan McKenzie Visitor Mar 40 Shepherd
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 5 of Enumeration District 3. Community in this census spelled as "Langwall". Duncan's place of birth is unclear, may be "Clashcanuch", Flora listed as born in Invernesshire, Kintail, Farquhar at RossShire, Creagnagower, the first four children at Rosshire, Guishan (close by Langwell), young Donald at Rosshire, Langwell, the unnamed baby place not noted though presumably Langwell, John McLean at Rosshire, Bracklach, Anabella McLeod at Rosshire, Ardmair, and place for Duncan McKenzie not noted.
Langwell 61-8
David Ferguson Head Mar. 43 Farmer and Grazier
Grace Do. Wife Mar. 45
Susan Do. Daur. Un 17
Isabella Do. Daur Un 14 Scholar
David Do. Son 8 Scholar
A'gnes Rose Servant Un. 29 Governess
Catherine McLeod Servant Un 24
Georgina McKenzie Servant Un 27 Dairymaid
Jane Frazer Servant Un 18
Alexander McKenzie Servant Un 22 Ploughman
Duncan Campbell Servant 17
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 5 of Enumeration District 3. Community in this census spelled as "Langwall". David listed as born in RossShire, Tain, his wife, children, and last three servants at Lochbroom, A'gnes Rose at Edinburgh, the servant Catherine at Ullapool, and the servant Georgina at Langwell.
In the 1851 census David with six children and eight servants was at Langwell 51-5, Grace was then with her mother at Ullapool 51-96.
Grace was christened 8 June, 1815 at Ullapool to parents Murdoch MacKenzie, a Merchant at Ullapool, and Susan MacGregor, from Innerhaddon, Fortingall Parish, PerthShire. Grace married 8 February, 1841 to David Ferguson, tacksman of Langwell, David was born 15 February, 1817 at Tain and christened there 26 February, 1817 to parents Fergus Ferguson and Bell McPherson.
In 1855 a large number of old births and christenings were recorded in the Parish Register, mostly children in Tacksmen's and Merchant's families, including six children to this family;
In this census Grace's brother William, Tacksman of Badenscallie, is listed with occupation "General Merchant", with his wife and servants at Ullapool 61-22.
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Ruins by the shore At the mouth of the Allt an t-Strathain. © Copyright Dave Fergusson and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence. |
| See also a closer view of the ruin, by Richard Webb at http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1856116 |
Luib is a small community in south-east Coigach, the word means "bend" located where a small stream, Allt an t-Srathain, empties into Lochbroom.
Luib 41-1
John Macleod 60 Crofter
Margaret do 50
Margaret do 20
Murdo do 15
Kenneth do 14
Donald do 12
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 4 of Enumeration District 11. All except John marked as born in County.
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Morefield from the Stornoway - Ullapool ferry The view across Loch Broom towards Morefield and the impressive south eastern flank of Ben Mor Coigach. © Copyright Gordon Hatton and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence. |
Morefield is a small coastal community just north-west of Ullapool.
Morefield 41-1
Alex MacKenzie 25 Crofter
Thomas do. 20
Catharine do. 60
Flora do. 9
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 9 of Enumeration District 10. All marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
In the 1851 census this family is at Morefield 51-111.
There is a christening 6 September, 1830 of Flora to father John McKenzie, Glastullich.
Morefield 41-2
Alex Fraser 35 Crofter
Mary do. 35
Margaret do. 4
Ann do. 2
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Ann MacKenzie 25 Female ServantNotes on this Household:
This Household is on Pages 9 and 10 of Enumeration District 10. All marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
In the 1851 census this family is at Morefield 51-133, Alexander dies before then.
The 1867 marriage registration of Margaret to Collin Mackenzie (see Ardmair 41-11) shows Mary was maiden surname MacLeod.
Morefield 41-3
Alex Urquhart 55 Weaver
Catharine do. 40
Christian do. 15
Hannah do. 9
Thomas do. 4
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 10 of Enumeration District 10. All marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
The marriage was registered 22 December, 1825 of Alexander Urquhart to Catherine McAulay, both resident at Morefield.
In the 1851 census Catharine is Widowed, enumerated with her maiden surname as "Stewart", as were mistakedly the two sons with her, at Morefield 51-132.
In the 1851 census Christian is married to Donald or Duncan Munro at Morefield 51-134, forename of her husband varies between the 1851 and 1861 census, probably a mistranscription in either. My assumption is the 1851 census is correct with "Duncan", as he is noted as born at Ullapool, and there is a 20-24 year old of that name in 1841 at Ullapool 41-30, not seen in 1851.
Morefield 41-4
John Graham 60 Crofter
Mary do. 60
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 10 of Enumeration District 10. Both marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
Morefield 41-5
John MacLeod 80 Crofter
Grace do. 60
Hugh do. 35
John do. 20
Margaret do. 20
Ellen do. 25
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 10 of Enumeration District 10. All marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
Three of the children are in the 1851 census at Morefield 51-120.
The index to Civil Registration records the death 1858 at Lochbroom of 88 year old Grace MacLeod, no other surname.
Morefield 41-6
Alex MacKenzie 25 Crofter
Rachel do. 20
Catharine do. 2
Margaret Ross 60 Female Servant
Ann MacKenzie 20 Female Servant
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 10 of Enumeration District 10. All marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
In the 1851 census this family is at Morefield 51-121
This family emigrates in 1853 to Tasmania aboard the Sir Alan McNab, see McNab 532, there are notes on descent there.
I think John MacKenzie who is in the 1851 census at Morefield 51-129 is a brother of Alexander, he also is on the McNab emigration, and with him and his wife at Tasmania goes a daughter of Alexander and Rachel.
Morefield 41-7
Donald MacKenzie 60 Crofter
Jean do. 60
Norman do. 25
Catharine do. 30
Mary do. 20
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 10 of Enumeration District 10. All marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
In the 1851 census this family is at Morefield 51-122.
Morefield 41-8
Angus MacLeod 55 Crofter
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Margaret MacLeod 45Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Pages 10 and 11 of Enumeration District 10. Both marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
In the 1851 census Angus and Margaret with two children are at Morefield 51-128.
Morefield 41-9
Donald MacLeod 50
Catharine 50
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 11 of Enumeration District 10. Both marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
In the 1851 census these two are shown to be siblings, at Morefield 51-125, Donald then married to Anabell.
Morefield 41-10
John Campbell 55 Crofter
Betsy do. 45
Betsy do. 18
Norman do. 12
Joseph do. 10
Alexis do. 5
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 11 of Enumeration District 10. All marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
The Parish Register records the marriage 18 December, 1817 of John Campbell resdident Airdmair, to Betsy MacKenzie, resident Ullapool.
In the 1871 census Betsy, Norman, and another sister named Catherine are at Morefield 71-17.
Morefield 41-11
Christian MacGregor 65 Cottar
Margaret MacLeod 35
- (Infant) 2
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 11 of Enumeration District 10. All marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
In the 1851 census Christian is at Kenachrine 51-80.
Morefield 41-12
Alex Carmichael 25 Crofter
Annabel do. 30
James do. 20
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 11 of Enumeration District 10. All marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
In the 1851 census these three are at Morefield 51-123, James then Head of Household, married to "Mary", with a child.
13 October, 1813 Baptism of James at Ullapool notes father of these Carmichaels was another James.
Roddie Macpherson has photographed and transcribed a stone at Mill Street burial ground to this family, see http://gravestones.rosscromartyroots.co.uk/picture/number1603.asp That stone notes James ded at sea, 24 April, 1880, his wife Mary MacLean died 17 February, 1908.
Morefield 41-13
John MacKenzie 55 Crofter
John do. 20
John do. 9
Catharine do. 20
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 11 of Enumeration District 10. All marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
In the 1851 census the second John is married to an Isabel MacLean, and the third John is shown to be a grandson of the first. See Morefield 51-127.
Morefield 41-14
Colin MacKenzie 25 Crofter
Margaret do. 20
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 11 of Enumeration District 10. Both marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
In the 1851 census this couple with four sons is at Morefield 51-124.
Colin Mackenzie died 28 January, 1897 at Morefield aged 82, his parents noted as having been John Mackenzie and Anne Mackenzie, he married in 1840 at Ullapool to Margaret "Peggie" Macleay. Margaret was christened 28 October, 1819 at Achall, her parents were Donald MacLeay and Margaret Mackenzie.
Margaret's parents are in this census at Rhidorroch 41-1. Margaret is in the Mackenzie of Achiltibuie descent chart at position 2-1-4-3-2-1-4-3-2 followed by her ten children.
Sharie Argue, President of Clan Mackenzie Canada, is in contact with descendants of this family, her distant cousins through Margaret being a descendant of the Achiltibuie family. Sharie notes DNA of direct male descendants of her line match DNA of direct male descendants of Colin, suggesting Colin and Margaret were cousins, though how many generations back is not yet known.
Margaret has a brother Donald close by their parents in this census at Rhidorroch 41-2, she also has a young brother John at Morefield 41-31.
Morefield 41-15
James MacKenzie 35 Crofter
Ann do. 30
Catharine do. 8
Isabella do. 5
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Alex MacKenzie 3 Mary MacRae 75 Female ServantNotes on this Household:
This Household is on Pages 11 and 12 of Enumeration District 10. All marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
In the 1851 census this family is at Morefield 51-105
The Parish Register includes the mariage 23 February, 1832, of James McKenzie resident Morefield to Ann Stuart resident Isle Martin.
The Saturday 4 February, 1922 edition of the Argus of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, includes the announcement;
CAMERON - McKENZIE --[Golden Wedding.] -On the 29th December, 1871, at Presbyterian Church, Mortlake, by the late Rev. William Hamilton, Duncan, son of the late Donald and Ann Cameron, Fort William, Scotland, to Elizabeth, daughter of the late James and Ann McKenzie, "Morefield," Ullapool. Scotland. (Present address, "Monny Moss," Mortlake.) Home papers please copy.
Morefield 41-16
Janet MacGregor 40 Crofter
John do. 25
Murdo do. 15
Roderick do. 13
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 12 of Enumeration District 10. All marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
In the 1851 census Janet as "Jessie MacKenzie" is with sons Roderick and Alexander at Morefield 51-112. In the 1871 census Murdo and Roderick are at Ardmair 71-23.
Morefield 41-17
John MacLeod 30 Crofter
Catharine do. 25
Ann do. 1
Donald do. 6m
Catharine Campbell 18 Female Servant
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 12 of Enumeration District 10. All marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
In the 1851 census this family is at Morefield 51-113.
Morefield 41-18
John Nicolson 50 Crofter
Annabel do. 30
John do. 2
Jean do. 2
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 12 of Enumeration District 10. All marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
In the 1851 census this family is at Morefield 51-101, Annabel as "Mabella", John then and in 1861 shown to be a naval pensioner, in 1861 given additional surname as "McLeod", the sole surname used in his 1869 death registration.
Civil Registration records a death at Morefield;
John Macleod, Naval Pensioner
married to Annabella McKenzie,
died 3 June, 1869, aged 84 years,
father was John Macleod, tenant
mother was Mary, maiden surname MacKenzie,
Informant was his son, John
Morefield 41-19
John MacKenzie 40 Crofter
Catharine do. 40
Alex do. 14
Janet do. 10
Ann do. 6
Betsy do. 4
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 12 of Enumeration District 10. All marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
In the 1851 census this family is at Morefield 51-114, the only child present then is Janet as "Jesie".
Morefield 41-20
Roderick MacIver 28 Crofter
Isabel do. 20
Alexandrina MacKenzie 2
Ann Munro 32 Female Servant
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Christian MacKenzie 80Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Pages 12 and 13 of Enumeration District 10. All marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
Morefield 41-21
Fanny MacDonald 75 Cottar
Barbara MacKenzie 5
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 13 of Enumeration District 10. Both marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
Morefield 41-22
John MacKenzie 50 Crofter
Isabella do. 50
Janet MacRae 5
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 13 of Enumeration District 10. All marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
Morefield 41-23
John MacLeod 45 Crofter
Christian do. 40
Catharine do. 15
Thomas do. 14
Margaret do. 12
Betsy do. 10
Ann do. 8
Hannah do. 5
Roderickina do. 4
Alexr do. 2
- (Infant) 3m
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 13 of Enumeration District 10. All marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
In the 1851 census this family is at Morefield 51-108
The Parish Register records the marriage 20 February, 1818 of John McLeod, resident Strathcainard, to Christina Munro, resident Glacach.
The death of John MacLeod is registered as 26 January, 1865, noted as son of Alexander McLeod and Elspeth, maiden surname Fraser. The death of Christina is registered as 29 June, 1873 at Morefield, aged 70, her parents noted as having been Roderick Munro, miller and Margaret, maiden surname McKenzie (Informant her daughter Catherine MacKenzie, resident Letters).
Given that there is a child "Betsy" here, and John's mother was an "Elspeth", probably the Cottar Elizabeth MacLeod in the following household, Morefield 41-24, is John's mother. Cottars often had their humble home on the property of a relative.
Morefield 41-24
Elizabeth MacLeod 70 Cottar
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 13 of Enumeration District 10. Marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
Likely Elizabeth was mother of John MacLeod in the previous Household, Morefield 41-23, John's death registration notes his parents had been Alexander McLeod and Elspeth, maiden surname Fraser.
Morefield 41-25
Charles MacKenzie 55 Crofter
Isabell do. 45
William do. 25
Janet do. 20
Colina do. 15
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 13 of Enumeration District 10. All marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
Isabell is Widowed in 1851 at Kenachrine 51-79.
Two children of Charles and Isabell; Andrewina and William, emigrate to Tasmania in 1853, see McNab 525, that listing has them resident at Morefield.
Morefield 41-26
Henrietta MacKenzie 55 Cottar
Catharine do. 40
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 13 of Enumeration District 10. Both marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
I think Henrietta as "Henny" is in the 1861 census at Kenachulish 61-85.
Morefield 41-27
Mary Birch 30 Cottar
Alex MacKenzie 5
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 14 of Enumeration District 10. Both marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
Morefield 41-28
Catharine MacKenzie 60 Cottar
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 14 of Enumeration District 10. Marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
Morefield 41-29
Donald MacAulay 70 Independent
John do. 30 Fisher
Christian do. 30
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 14 of Enumeration District 10. All marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
Morefield 41-30
Kenneth Matheson 54 Crofter
Margaret do. 40
Alex do. 25 Fisher
Margaret do. 25
Duncan do. 18
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 14 of Enumeration District 10. All marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
In the 1851 census this family is at Kenachrine 51-82 (Morefield was part of the farm of Kenachrine), Kenneth then with occupation "Ground Officer". In the bext Househld then, Kenachrine 51-83 are Alexander and Margaret, presumably Alexander was a son of Kenneth and Margaret.
Morefield 41-31
John MacLeod 50 Forrester
Catharine do. 45
John do. 20
Janet do. 15
Ann do. 14
Bell do. 13
Donald do. 11
Alexis do. 9
Kenneth do. 7
John MacLeay 15
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 14 of Enumeration District 10. All marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
In the 1851 census this family is at Kenachrine 51-84 (Morefield was part of the farm of Kenachrine), John there shown as born at Ullapool, Catharine born at Ardmair.
The Parish Register records the marriage 21 January, 1813 of John MacLeod, resident Achachall to Cathrine Stewart, resident Airdmare. MacKenzies and MacLeays who were residents at Achall also had occupation as Forrester. Barbara MacKenzie in the next Household, Morefield 41-32, was Widow of a Forrester from Achall.
John MacLeay is in the Mackenzie of Achiltibuie descent chart at position 2-1-4-3-2-1-4-3-4, he was christened 22 August, 1823 at Achall, Lochbroom to parents Donald MacLeay and Margaret Mackenzie, his father a gamekeeper/forester like John MacLeod above, those parents are in this census at Rhidorroch 41-1. Wee John married 3 June, 1852 at Lochbroom to Margaret Davidson. Four younger siblings of John are in the 1851 census at Achendrean 51-6.
Morefield 41-32
Barbara MacKenzie 45 Crofter
James do. 25
Mary do. 20 Female Servant
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 14 of Enumeration District 10. All marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
Barbara is in the 1851 census at Kenachrine 51-85, with her then is granddaughter Margaret MacKenzie from Ardmair, daughter of her daughter Sibella, that family is in this census at Ardmair 41-11. Sibella's death registration shows Barbara was maden surname MacKenzie, and her late husband had been James MacKenzie.
James is in the 1851 census at Morefield 51-122, with the family of his wife, Mary MacKenzie, not likely the Mary above.
There is a possible death registration of Barbara, I have not seen the image, and the age looks high, but the index to Civil Registration shows an 84 year old Barbara MacKenzie died 1866 at Lochbroom, no other surname, mother's maiden surname also MacKenzie.
If Barbara did live to the 1861 census, there are two Barb* M*ckenzies from age 50 to 99 at Lochbroom, one aged 70, the other aged 76, both had a "James" on same page (the 76 year old may be the one registered as died 1866 aged 84).
The christening of James was registered as 31 October, 1813 at Achall to mother "Widow MacKenzie", suggesting Barbara's husband, James MacKenzie, Forester, died that year. Within three years of that Margaret MacKenzie at Achall married Donald MacLeay from Contin, who had position at Achall as Forester, likely following James. As there was only a few families at Achall, my guess is the Forester James MacKenzie was a brother of the Margaret who married Donald MacLeay.
Morefield 41-33
Norman MacLeod 30 Fisher
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Ann Stewart 25 William MacLeod 4 Janet MacKenzie 20 Female ServantNotes on this Household:
This Household is on Pages 14 and 15 of Enumeration District 10. All marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
This family is in the 1851 census at Morefield 51-118.
Morefield 41-34
Donald Campbell 40 Schoolmaster
Margaret do. 30
Catharine do. 11
Ann do. 9
Mary do. 7
Samuel do. 4
John do. 1
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 15 of Enumeration District 10. All marked as born in Ross and Cromarty, except Donald.
In the 1861 census Mary is married to John MacKenzie at Ullapool 61-129.
In the 1871 census Margaret as "Catherine" is at Ullapool 71-42 as Widowed mother-in-law of John MacKenzie, Widower of Mary Campbell, the Mary above.
Margaret Mackenzie was christened 31 August, 1812 at Ullapool as "Catharine", the forename she also used in the 1871 census, but in all records as "Margaret", likely to honour a relative who died around the time of her birth. She died 3 August, 1904 at Ullapool "aged 92 years" with parents noted as Murdoch MacKenzie and Catharine Macrae. Her marriage was registered 17 February, 1829 to the schoolteacher Donald Campbell of Morefield.
Catherine marries 1 September, 1853 to John MacKenzie from Morefield, shortly after they emigrate to Tasmania, see McNab 531. John is in the 1851 census at Morefield 51-129.
Mary Campbell marries 22 December, 1859 at Ullapool to John MacKenzie, her second cousin, three times removed, she dies 11 December, 1868, two months after the birth of her daughter Mary (cause of death given by the Informant, her brother-in-law John MacPhail, was "Phitisis Pulmonatis").
The I.G.I. records the births of six children to John McKenzie to Mary Campbell;
Morefield 41-35
Annabel MacLeod 40 Independent
Ann Morison 15 Independent
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 15 of Enumeration District 10. Both marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
Morefield 41-36
Annabell MacLeod 80 Midwife
Mary do. 75
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 15 of Enumeration District 10. Marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
Morefield 41-37
Alex MacLeod 55 Tailor
Catharine do. 50
Kenneth do. 16
Norman do. 19
Murdo do. 14
William do. 10
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 15 of Enumeration District 10. All marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
In the 1851 census this family is at Morefield 51-117.
Morefield 41-38
Murdo MacLeod 30 Crofter
Elizabeth do. 30
Simon do. 3
Roderick do. 9m
John do. 25 Agricultural Labourer
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 15 of Enumeration District 10. All marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
In the 1851 census this family is at Morefield 51-130.
Young Roderick marries in 1872 to Emily Dawson of Ullapool, they are ancestors of Phil Shearn in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
Morefield 41-39
Margt MacLeod 50 Crofter
John do. 25 Tailor
Kenneth do. 20
Alex do. 14
William do. 12
Ann do. 9
Christian do. 4
Duncan Silver 60 Plasterer
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 16 of Enumeration District 10. All marked as born in Ross and Cromarty, except Duncan.
Catherine MacLachlan has traced descent from Duncan Silver through his son John down to herself, she notes from his death registration he was married to a Mary McIssac.
Morefield 41-40
John MacKenzie 50 Crofter
Catharine do. 40
Ann do. 5
Mary do. 3
Ann do. 45
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 16 of Enumeration District 10. All marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
In the 1851 census this family is at Morefield 51-106.
Morefield 41-41
John MacRae 40 Crofter
Mary do. 30
Janet do. 5
Isabella do. 2
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 16 of Enumeration District 10. All marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
In the 1851 census this family is at Morefield 51-107, with them is a mother-in-law, "Isabel McDonald".
Morefield 41-42
Janet MacLeod 50 Crofter
Alex do. 20
Roderick do. 20
Ann do. 20
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 16 of Enumeration District 10. All marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
In the 1851 census all but Alexander are at Morefield 51-103.
Morefield 41-43
John MacKenzie 40 Crofter
Margaret do. 25
Thomas do. 3m
Mary do. 20 Female Servant
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 16 of Enumeration District 10. All marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
In the 1851 census this family is at Morefield 51-119.
John's death is registered as 8 June, 1882 at Morefield, aged 77, same day his sister Martha died at Glutton, see Glutton 71-2. Their death registrations both had Martha's son Kenneth as Informant. He noted parents of the two were "Thomas McKenzie, deceased pensioner (Chelsea) and Catherine McKenzie nee Mackenzie (deceased)", and Margaret above was maiden surname Fraser. A descendant of Martha, Ann Nelson, has shared lots of her research on the families.
Morefield 41-44
Donald MacKenzie 65 Crofter
Catharine do. 65
Mary MacLeod 20
John do. 2
Janet do. 10 Female Servant
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 17 of Enumeration District 10. All marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
In the 1851 census this family is at Morefield 51-104.
The Parish Register records the marriage 26 May, 1814, of Donald MacKenzie, resident Ceanchrine, to Catherine Kerr, resident Ullapool.
Interesting to see the 1851 census notes that Donald was born at Reiff, no doubt he was a son of Murdo MacKenzie and Mary MacLean there, though not mentionned in previous genealogies of that family, perhaps as he went off at an early age into the army, and on being pensionned settled here at Morefield.
Morefield 41-45
Kenneth MacLeod 35 Crofter
Ann do. 40
Catharine do. 80
John do. 18
Ann Ross 17 Female Servant
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 17 of Enumeration District 10. All marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
This family is in the 1851 census at Morefield 51-129. With them then is a 27 year old John MacKenzie, I wonder if possibly that is the 18 year old John MacLeod above, an illegitimate son to Ann, shown now with her surname, and then with the father's.
Morefield 41-46
Janet MacKenzie 20 Crofter
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 17 of Enumeration District 10. Marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
Morefield 41-47
Donald Stewart 35 Crofter
Margaret do. 35
Mary do. 7
Ann do. 5
Thomas do. 2
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 17 of Enumeration District 10. All marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
In the 1851 census this family is at Morefield 51-100.
The Parish Register records the marriage 16 February, 1832 of Donald Stuart to Margaret MacKenzie, both resident at Morefield.
Morefield 41-48
Colin MacKenzie 30 Crofter
Flora do. 40
Rory do. 10
Janet do. 12
John do. 8
Isabella do. 4
Alex do. 1
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 17 of Enumeration District 10. All marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
In the 1851 us this family is at Morefield 51-131 Colin not home then and Fora noted as born in Assynt.
The Parish Register records 8 February, 1828 of Colin McKenzie resident Morefield to Flora McKenzie resident Gluaich.
Morefield 41-49
Catharine MacLeod 65 Crofter
Hugh do. 35 House Carpenter
Margaret do. 19
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 18 of Enumeration District 10. Hugh and Margaret marked as born in Ross and Cromarty, Catharine elsewhere.
In the 1851 census Hugh with the servant Margaret was at Kenachrine 51-78.
Hugh dies 29 March, 1891 at Ullapool aged "about 105 years". Noted as House Carpenter latterly Pauper, Widower of Mary McKay. His parents are noted as having been John McLeod and Catherine, maiden surname McLeod.
Somehow during the course of his life Hugh gets crdited for living at least 20 years more than he looks to have done from census records.
The Ashburton Guardian, New Zealand, includes an article 18 May, 1890, that transcribes as;
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Morefield 41-50
Ann MacKenzie 40 Crofter
Catharine do. 10
Annabel do. 5
Catharine do. 20
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 18 of Enumeration District 10. All marked as born in Ross and Cromarty.
In the 1851 census Ann and Annabel are at Morefield 51-102.
Morefield 51-96
Norman McLeod Head Mar 28 Fisherman
Ann Do Wife Mar 27 Do's Wife
Annabel Do Moth-in-Law Wid 40 Fisherman's Daur
Cathrine Do Daur 6Mo Fisher's Daur
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 24 of Enumeration District 6. Norman, All born at Morefield, except Annabel born at StrathCanard, Ross.
Morefield 51-97
Murdo Stewart Head Mar 41 Fisherman
Janet Do Wife Mar 36 Fisher's Wife
Alexr Do Son 8 Do's Son
Sibella Do Daur 5 Do's Daur
Janet Do Daur 2 Do's Daur
Mary Do Visitor 16 Do's Daur
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 25 of Enumeration District 6. Norman, Murdo born at Ullapool, Janet at Inverlael, the children at Morefield, and Mary the visitor at Coigach.
Morefield 51-98
John McLeod Head Mar 68 Fisherman
Margt Do Wife Mar 60 Do;s Wife
Mary Do Daur 32 Do's Daur
Kenneth Do Son 19 Do's Son
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 25 of Enumeration District 6. John born at Ledmore, Sutherland, the rest at StrathCanard, Ross.
Morefield 51-99
Janet McLeod Head Mar 32 Tailors Wife
Margt Do Daur Unm 2 Do's Daur
Charlotte Do Daur Unm 1 Do's Daur
Peggy McDond Servant Unm 19 House Servant
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 25 of Enumeration District 6. Margaret born at Kenachrean, Ross, the children at Morefield, and Peggy at Rue, Ross.
Peggy was in the 1841 census with her family at Ruath 41-9, that family is in this census at Kenachrine 51-90.
Morefield 51-100
Donald Stewart Head Mar 41 Weaver
Margt Do Wife Mar 44 Do's Wife
Ann Do Daur 14 Do's Daur
Thomas Do Son 11
Kenneth Do Son 8
Lexie Do Daur 2
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 25 of Enumeration District 6. Donald born at Ullapool, Ross, Margaret at Strathcanaird, Ross, the children at Morefield.
In the 1841 census this family was at Morefield 41-47. In 1861 census they are at Kenachrine 61-34
The Parish Register records the marriage 16 February, 1832 of Donald Stuart to Margaret MacKenzie, both resident at Morefield.
Morefield 51-101
John Nicolson Head Mar 60 Naval Pensioner
Mabella Do Wife Mar 33 Pensioners Wife
John Do Son 13 Do's Son
Jane Do Daur 11 Do's Daur
Mary Do Daur 9 Do's Daur
Bella Do Daur 7 Do's Daur
Murdo Do Son 5 Do's Son
Barbra Do Daur 2 Do's Daur
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 25 of Enumeration District 6. Ancestry transcribes the birthplace of John as "Bate, Argyleshire" (possibly mistranscribed?), the rest are noted as born at Lochbroom, Ross.
In the 1841 census this family was at Morefield 41-18, Mabella as "Annabel", in 1861 they are at Kenachrine 61-36, Mabella as "Anabella", and John as "John Nicolson, Naval Pensioner".
Civil Registration records a death at Morefield;
John Macleod, Naval Pensioner
married to Annabella McKenzie,
died 3 June, 1869, aged 84 years,
father was John Macleod, tenant
mother was Mary, maiden surname MacKenzie,
Informant was his son, John
Morefield 51-102
Ann McKenzie Head Wid 40 Fishermans Wid
Anabel Do Daur 14 Fisherman's Dau
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 27 of Enumeration District 6. Ann born at Coigach, Ross, Anabel at Morefield, Ross.
In the 1841 census this family was at Morefield 41-50, Ann's husband not home then so she was probably already Widowed, given age of her daughter her husband probably died about 1838.
Morefield 51-103
Janet McLeod Head Wid 64 Fisherman's Wid
Ann Do Daur Unm 32 Do's Daur
Rodk Do Son Unm 29 Do's Son
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 26 of Enumeration District 6. Janet born at Achindrean, Ross, Ann and Roderick born at Morefield.
In the 1841 census these three wth another child, Alexander, were at Morefield 41-42. In the 1861 census Janet and Ann are at Kenachrine 61-28.
Morefield 51-104
Donald McKenzie Head Mar 80 Pensioner
Cathrine Do Wife Mar 78 Do's Wife
Mary McLenan Daur-in-law Mar 32 Fisherman's Wife
John McLeod GrandSon 12 Scholar
Rodk McLenan GrandSon 3 Fisherman's Son
Ann Do GrandDaur 2 Fisherman's Daur
Mabel McKay Servant Unm 26 House Servant
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 26 of Enumeration District 6. Donald born at Reiff, Lochbroom, Cathrine born at Ullapool, Mary, John, and Roderick born at Morefield, Mabel at Badrallach, Ross. There may be some mistranscription in surnames of Mary and the grandchildren.
The Parish Register records the marriage 26 May, 1814, of Donald MacKenzie, resident Ceanchrine, to Catherine Kerr, resident Ullapool.
In the 1841 census this family was at Morefield 41-44. In 1861 Mary, with her husband Alexander MacLennan and six children, is at Kenachrine 61-29.
Interesting to see Donald was born at Reiff, no doubt he was a son of Murdo MacKenzie and Mary MacLean there, though not mentionned in previous genealogies of that family, perhaps as he went off at an early age into the army, and on being pensionned settled here at Morefield.
Morefield 51-105
James MacKenzie Head Mar 43 Fisherman
Ann Do Wife Mar 40 Do's Wife
Cathrine Do Daur 18 Do's Daur
Isabel Do Daur 15 Do's Daur
Alex Do Son 13 Do's Son
Janet Do Daur 10 Do's Daur
Elizabeth Do Daur 7 Do's Daur
John Do Son 4 Do's Son
Mary Do Daur 1 Do's Daur
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 27 of Enumeration District 6. James, Ann, and Cathrine born at Ullapool, Ross, the rest born at Morefield, Ross.
In the 1841 census this family was at Morefield 41-15.
The Parish Register includes the mariage 23 February, 1832, of James McKenzie resident Morefield to Ann Stuart resident Isle Martin.
The Saturday 4 February, 1922 edition of the Argus of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, includes announcement the Golden Wedding anniversary of young Elizabeth;
CAMERON - McKENZIE --[Golden Wedding.] -On the 29th December, 1871, at Presbyterian Church, Mortlake, by the late Rev. William Hamilton, Duncan, son of the late Donald and Ann Cameron, Fort William, Scotland, to Elizabeth, daughter of the late James and Ann McKenzie, "Morefield," Ullapool. Scotland. (Present address, "Monny Moss," Mortlake.) Home papers please copy.
Probably Cathrine above is the one who emigrates to Tasmania in 1853, see McNab 531. She married 8 June, 1853 to John MacKenzie, I think he is in this census at Morefield 51-129.
Morefield 51-106
John McKenzie Head Mar 62 Ag Lab
Cathrin Do Wife Mar 48 Ag Lab's Wife
Ann Do Daur 4 Do Do's Daur
Mary Do Daur 14 Do Do's Daur
Barbra Do Daur 8 Do Do's Daur
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 27 of Enumeration District 6. John noted as born at Lochbroom, Ancestry transcribes birth place of Cathrine as "Glastitister, Ross", probably mistranscription for Glastulloch, the children at Morefield.
In the 1841 census this family was at Morefield 41-40.
Morefield 51-107
John McRae Head Mar 60 Ag Lab
Mary Do Wife Mar 40 Do Do's Wife
Henny Do Daur 6 Do Do's Daur
John Do Son 3 Do Do's Son
Isabel McDond Moth-in-law Wid 63 Pauper Dom Svt
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 27 of Enumeration District 6. John noted as born at Contin, Ross, Mary at Ullapool, Ross, the children at Morefield, birthplace of Isabel is unclear, Ancestry transcribes it as "SC Kinelin, Ross".
In the 1841 census this family was at Morefield 41-41. I think Isabel, then as "Isabella", was at Ullapool 41-130.
Morefield 51-108
John McLeod Head Mar 60 Crofter
Christy Do Wife Mar 55 Do's Wife
Thomas Do Son 22 Do's Son
Johan Do Daur 14 Do's Daur
Alex Do Son 10 Do's Son
Barbra Do Daur 8 Do's Daur
William Do Son 6 Do's Son
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 28 of Enumeration District 6. John, Christy and Thomas noted as born at StrathCanaird, Ross, the rest at Morefield.
In the 1841 census this family was at Morefield 41-23.
Morefield 51-109
John McLeod Head Mar 35 Weaver
Mary Do Wife Mar 40 Do's Wife
Alex Do Son 13 Do's Son
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 28 of Enumeration District 6. John noted as born at Knockan, Sutherland, Mary at Ullapool, Alex at Morefield.
Morefield 51-111
Kenneth McKenzie Head Unm 32 Ag Lab
Cathrine Do Mother Wid 80 Ag Lab's Mother
Thomas Do Brother Unm 29 Ag Lab
Flora Do Niece 11 House Servant
Mary Do Relative 4
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 28 of Enumeration District 6. All noted as born at Lochbroom, Ross.
In the 1841 census this family was at Morefield 41-1.
Morefield 51-112
Jessie McKenzie Head Wid 56 Fishermans Widow
Rodk McGregor Son 22 Do's Son
Alexr Do Son 1 Do's Son
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 29 of Enumeration District 6. Jessie born at Ullapool, Ross, the other two at Morefield, Ross.
In the 1841 census Jessie as "Janet MacGregor" is with three sons including Roderick at Morefield 41-16. In the 1871 census Roderick is with his brother Murdo's family at Ardmair 71-23.
Morefield 51-113
John McLeod Head Mar 41 Fisherman
Cathrine Do Wife Mar 34 Do's Wife
Ann Do Daur 11 Do's Daur
Donald Do Son 9 Do's Son
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 29 of Enumeration District 6. John born at StrathCanaird, Ross, the others at Morefield, Ross.
In the 1841 census this family was at Morefield 41-17.
Morefield 51-114
John McKenzie Head Mar 60 Fisherman
Cathrine Do Wife Mar 50 Fisher's Wife
Jesie Do Daur 19 Do's Daur
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 29 of Enumeration District 6. John born at Glastulich, Ross, Cathrine at Strathcanard, Ross, Jesie at Morefield, Ross.
In the 1841 census this family was at Morefield 41-19, with an additional three children.
Morefield 51-115
Alex Stewart Head Mar 36 Fisherman
Ann Do Wife Mar 36 Do's Wife
Christy Do Daur 10 Do's Daur
Donald Do Son 8 Do's Son
Kenneth Do Son 5 Do's Son
Cathrine Do Daur 1 Do's Daur
Murdo Do Servant 21 Servant
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 29 of Enumeration District 6. All born at Lochbroom, Ross.
I think Alexander and Ann were in the 1841 census at Ruath 41-12, the elderly couple there likely Alexander's parents.
Roddie Macpherson has photographed and transcribed a stone in the Mill Street burial ground that notes Alexander and Ann, see http://gravestones.rosscromartyroots.co.uk/picture/number1625.asp That stone notes Alexander died 22 December, 1887 at Rhue, and his wife, Ann MacRae, died there 25 November, 1897. The stone is also marked as "Erected by their son Donald of Vancouver BC."
Morefield 51-116
Alex McLeod Head Mar 33 Fisherman
Ann Do Wife Mar 25 Do's Wife
Janet Do Daur 5 Do's Daur
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 29 of Enumeration District 6. All born at Morefield, Ross.
The marriage of young Janet, "Jessie", is registered as 7 March, 1872 at Ullapool to Kenneth Stewart, both resident Morefield. None of the parents then noted as deceased, and Ann above noted as maiden surname MacLeod. Kenneth's parents noted as Donald Stewart and Margaret, maiden surname MacKenzie, that family is in this census at Morefield 51-100.
There is a stone at Mill Street burial ground, Ullapool, Roddie Macpherson includes a photo and transcription of it on his website at http://gravestones.rosscromartyroots.co.uk/picture/number1601.asp He transcribes it as;
Morefield 51-117
Alex McLeod Head Mar 76 Fisherman
Cathrine Do Wife Mar 64 Do's Wife
Kenneth Do Son 26 Do's Son
Murdo Do 23 Do's Son
William Do 2 Do's Son
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 30 of Enumeration District 6. Alex, Cathrine born at Achindreen, Ross, the children at Morefield, Ross.
In the 1841 census this family is at Morefield 41-37.
Morefield 51-118
Norman McLeod Head Mar 50 Fisherman
Ann Do Wife Mar 40 Do's Wife
William Do Son 12 Do's Son
Cathrine Do Daur 9 Do's Daur
Johan Do Daur 4 Do's Daur
Duncan Do Son 1Mo Do's Son
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 30 of Enumeration District 6. All born at Morefield, Ross.
This family was in the 1841 census at Morefield 41-33, in 1871 they are at Morefield 71-31.
Morefield 51-119
John McKenzie Head Mar 42 Fisherman
Margaret Do Wife Mar 35 Do's Wife
Thomas Do Son 10 Do's Son
Anabell Do Daur 8 Do's Daur
Cathrine Do Daur 6 Do's Daur
Mary Do Daur 9Mo Do's Daur
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 30 of Enumeration District 6. John born at Strathcanard, Ross, Margaret at Ullapool, the children at Morefield.
In the 1841 census this family was at Morefield 41-43. In 1871 they are at Morefield 71-26.
John's death is registered as 8 June, 1882 at Morefield, aged 77, same day his sister Martha died at Glutton, see Glutton 71-2. Their death registrations both had Martha's son Kenneth as Informant. He noted parents of the two were "Thomas McKenzie, deceased pensioner (Chelsea) and Catherine McKenzie nee Mackenzie (deceased)", and Margaret above was maiden surname Fraser. A descendant of Martha, Ann Nelson, has shared lots of her research on the families.
Morefield 51-120
Hugh McLeod Head Unm 43 Fisherman
Helen Do Sister Unm 37 Do's Sister
Margt Do Sister Unm 30 Do's Do
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 30 of Enumeration District 6. All born at Lochbroom, Ross.
In the 1841 census this family was at Morefield 41-5.
Mother of these three, Grace, should be present in this census, the index to Civil Registration records the death 1858 at Lochbroom of 88 year old Grace MacLeod, no other surname.
Morefield 51-121
Alex McKenzie Head Mar 37 Fisher Man
Rachel Do Wife Mar 34 Fishermans Wife
Catherine Do Daur U 12 Do's Daur
Barbara Do Daur U 10 Do's Do
Janet Do Do U 7 Do Do
Lexy Do Do U 4 Do Do
Murdo Do Son U 2 Do's Son
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 31 of Enumeration District 6. Alex and Rachel marked as born at Ross, Ullapool, the rest at Ross, Morefield.
In the 1841 census this family was at Morefield 41-6.
This family emigrates in 1853 to Tasmania aboard the Sir Alan McNab, see McNab 532, there are notes on descent there.
I think John MacKenzie at Morefield 51-129 is a brother of Alexander, he also is on the McNab emigration, and with him and is wife at Tasmania goes young Lexy above.
Morefield 51-122
Donald McKenzie Head Mar 70 Fisherman
Jane Do Wife Mar 75 Do's Wife
Catherine Do Daur U 38 Do's Daur
Norman Do Son U 36 Do's Son
Rodk Beaton GrandSon U 13 Do's GrandSon
James McKenzie Soninlaw Mar 36 Do's Soninlaw
Mary Do Daur Mar 32 Do's Daur
Anable Do GrandDaur U 1 Do's Grand Daur
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 31 of Enumeration District 6. Donald and Jane marked as born in Ross, Coigach, Catherine, Norman, and Mary at Ross, Isle Martin, Roderick at Ross, Morefield, James at Ross, Achall. and Anable at Ross, Kenachrine.
In the 1841 census most of this family was at Morefield 41-7. Young Roderick was then with his Beaton (Bethune) grandparents at North Kenachulish 41-5, the Bethunes are now in this census at Achall 51-4.
In 1841 James was with his Widowed mother Barbara at Morefield 41-32, his mother, and a neice from Ardmair, is in this census at Kenachrine 51-85. Sibbla MacKenzie at Ardmair 51-47 is a sister of James.
The Christening of James to mother "Widow MacKenzie" was registered as 31 October, 1813 at Achall.
Mary was Christened 5 March, 1818 at Isle Martin.
Morefield 51-123
James Carmichael Head Mar 34 Fisherman
Mary Do Wife Mar 31 Fisherman's Daur
Kenneth Do Son U 2 Do's Son
Alex Do Brother U 36 Ag. Lab
Anabell Do Sister U 37 HouseServant
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 31 of Enumeration District 6. James, Alex, and Anabell marked as born at Ross, Ullapool, Mary at Ross, Ardmair, and Kenneth at Ross, Morefield.
In the 1841 census this family was at Morefield 41-12.
Roddie Macpherson has photographed and transcribed a stone at Mill Street burial ground to this family, see http://gravestones.rosscromartyroots.co.uk/picture/number1603.asp That stone notes James ded at sea, 24 April, 1880, his wife Mary MacLean died 17 February, 1908, daughter Betsy died young, and son Duncan died 24 April, 1890. (index to Civil Registration shows Duncan born 1865, so not in this census).
Father of theses Carmichael siblings is shown in the 1813 Baptism of James at Ullapool to be another James.
Morefield 51-124
Colin McKenzie Head Mar 35 Fisherman
Margaret McKenzie Wife Mar 31 Fishermans Wife
John McKenzie Son U 9 Fishermans Son
Gregor McKenzie Son U 7 Fishermans Son
Alex McKenzie Son U 3 Fishermans Son
Dugald McKenzie Son U 1 Fishermans Son
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 32 of Enumeration District 6. All marked as born in RossShire, Colin at "Kenchrine" (often spelled "Kennachrine", Morefield was part of the farm of Kennachrine), Margaret at Achall, and their children at Morefield.
In the 1841 census Colin and Margaret were at Morefield 41-14, in 1871 the family is at Morefield 71-16.
Colin Mackenzie died 28 January, 1897 at Morefield aged 82, his parents noted as having been John Mackenzie and Anne Mackenzie, he married in 1840 at Ullapool to Margaret "Peggie" Macleay. Margaret was christened 28 October, 1819 at Achall, her parents were Donald MacLeay and Margaret Mackenzie. Margaret is in the Mackenzie of Achiltibuie descent chart at position 2-1-4-3-2-1-4-3-2, followed by their ten children.
Young Gregor Mackenzie died 21 June, 1912 at Marybank, Urray, Ross & Cromarty, he married 7 December, 1871 in Contin Parish to May Mackenzie (born about 1852 in Contin). Gregor like so many other MacLeay descendants was a Gamekeeper. Sometime between the birth of their son Donald in late 1872, and the birth of their daughter Jessie in 1874 they moved from Contin to Lochluichart, Ross and Cromarty, they moved again about 1879 to Drumintoul Lodge at Rothiemurchus, InvernessShire, where their fifth child was born.
Another daughter of this family, Catherine, born 1854, has descent traced in Canada and the U.S.A.
Margaret's parents are in this census at Achall 51-3, her brother Donald is at Achall 51-1, and she has four young siblings at Achendrean 51-6.
Morefield 51-125
Donald McLeod Head Mar 60 Ag Lab
Anabell do Wife Mar 38 Ag Lab's Wife
Cathrine Mc Leod Sister 65 Ag Lab's Sister
Janet McLean Visitor 22 House Servant
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 32 of Enumeration District 6. All marked as born Coigach, Ross, except Anabell at Assynt, Sutherland
In the 1841 census Donald and Catharine were at Morefield 41-9.
Morefield 51-127
John McKenzie Head Wid 65 Dyker
John Do Son Mar 31 Do's Son
Isabel Do Daur-in-law Mar 24 Sons Wife
John Do GrandSon 4
Cathrine Do GrandDaur 2
John Do GrandSon 19
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 32 of Enumeration District 6. All marked as born Morefield, Ross, except John senior and Isabel at Assynt, Sutherland. I wonder if the age of youngest John might be mistranscribed? Possibly "1 mo" or such.
In the 1841 census this family was at Morefield 41-13. In 1871 the son John with wife Isabel (as "Isabella") are at Morefield 71-11 with seven children.
The 1871 census shows Isabel, "Isabella" was maiden surname MacLean, and the I.G.I. records five births to her and John;
Morefield 51-128
Angus McLeod Head Mar 66 Farmer and Fisherman of ???????
Margaret Do Wife Mar 55 Farmers Wife
Murdo Do Son U 24 Farmers Daur [sic]
Janet Do daur U 20 Farmers Daur
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 33 of Enumeration District 6. Amgus All marked as born at Sutherland, Assynt, the rest in Ross, Lochbroom.
In the 1841 census Angus and Margaret were at Morefield 41-8.
Murdo and Janet emigrate to Tasmania in 1853, see McNab 529.
Morefield 51-129
Kenneth McLeod Head U 47 Fisherman
Ann Do Sister U 52 Do's Sister
Anabell Do Sister U 52 Do's Sister
John McKenzie Nephew U 27 Fisherman
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 33 of Enumeration District 6. All marked as born at Ross, Strathcanaird, except John at Ross, Moorfield.
This family was in the 1841 census at Morefield 41-45. With them then was an 18 year old John MacLeod. I wonder if possibly that is the 27 year old John MacKenzie above, an illegitimate son to Ann, shown then with her surname, and now with the father's.
Probably John is the one who emigrates to Tasmania in 1853, see McNab 531. John married 8 June, 1853 to Catherine Campbell, she was in the 1841 census with her family at Morefield 41-34.
I think Alexander MacKenzie at Morefield 51-121 is a brother of John, he also is on the McNab emigration, and his daughter Lexy goes John and Catharine once they reach Tasmania.
Morefield 51-130
Murdo McLeod Head Mar 48 Fisherman
Betsy McLeod Wife Mar 40 Fishermans Wife
Simon Do Son U 12 Fishermans Son
Rodk Do Son U 9 Do Do
Donald Do Son U 6 Do Do
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 33 of Enumeration District 6. Murdo marked as born at Ross, Lochbroom, the rest at Ross, Strathcanaird, though based on other census data probably only Betsy there.
In the 1841 census this family was at Morefield 41-38. In 1861 they are enumerated at Kenachrine 61-25, the two communities are adjacent and possibly though the family enumerated then as at Kenachrine, they were still at Morefield. .
Young Roderick marries in 1872 to Emily Dawson of Ullapool, she is in this census with her family at Ullapool 51-94. Roderick and Emily are ancestors of Phil Shearn in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. That marriage registration shows that Elizabeth, "Betsy" above, was maiden surname MacLeod.
Morefield 51-131
Flora McKenzie Wife Mar 44 Fisherman's Wife
John Do Son Unm 17 Fisherman's Son
Bella Do Daur Unm 14 Fisherman's Daur
Alex Do Son Unm 11 Fisherman's Son
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 33 of Enumeration District 6. Flora marked as born at Assynt, Sutherland, the rest at Morefield.
In the 1841 census this family was at Morefield 41-48, Flora's husband Colin home then.
The Parish Register records 8 February 1828 of Colin McKenzie Morefield to Flora McKenzie Gluaich.
This family emigrates in 1853 to Tasmania aboard the Sir Alan McNab, see McNab 523.
Morefield 51-132
Cathrine Stewart Head Wid 54 Weavers Widow
John Stewart Son Unm 18 Weavers Son
Thomas Do Son Unm 13 Weavers Son
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 33 of Enumeration District 6. Cathrine marked as born in Ross, Strathcanaird, the other two at Ross Morefield.
In the 1841 census this family was at Morefield 41-3, Catharine's husband Alexander Urquhart alive then. I think "Stewart" shown above was maiden surname for Catharine, and mistakedly noted as also surname for her children.
Christy Munro at Morefield 51-134 is a daughter of Catherine.
Morefield 51-133
Mary Fraser Head Wid 46 Fisherman's Widow
Paggy Do Daur 14 Do's Daur
Ann Do Daur 12 Do's Daur
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 34 of Enumeration District 6. Mary marked as born at Langwell, Ross, her daughters at Morefield.
In the 1841 census this family was at Morefield 41-2, Mary's husband Alexander alive then.
The 1867 marriage registration of Margaret, "Peggy", to Collin Mackenzie (see Ardmair 51-47) shows Mary was maiden surname MacLeod. Peggy and Colin with three children are in the 1881 census at Morefield 81-33.
Morefield 51-134
Duncan Munro Head Mar 31 Fisherman
Christy Do Wife Mar 25 Do's Wife
Alexander Do Son 1 Do's Son
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 34 of Enumeration District 6. Duncan marked as born at Ullapool, Ross, Christy and Alexander at Morefield, Ross.
In the 1841 census Christy as "Christian" was with her Urquhart family at Morefield 41-3. Duncan was then with his family at Ullapool 41-30. In the 1861 census this family is at Kenachrine 61-13, Duncan then as "Donald", likely a mistranscription rather than a different Munro husband for Christy.
Christy's Widowed mother and two brothers are in this census at Morefield 51-132.
Morefield 51-135
Murdo McKenzie Head Mar 70 Retired Shepherd
Elizabeth Do Wife Mar 60 Do Do's Wife
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 34 of Enumeration District 6. Place of birth of Murdo is indistinct, Ancestry transcribes it as "Crutin", Elizabeth marked as born in Lochbroom, Ross.
Morefield 71-11
John McKenzie Head Mar 50 Fisherman
Isabella McLean Wife Mar 41
Cath McKenzie Daur 21
Betsey Do Daur 16
James Do Son 14
Jessie Do Daur 10 Scholar
Isabella Do Daur 8
Mary Do Daur 1
Charles Do Son 19 Fisherman
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page 4 of Enumeration District #2. Place as "Morefield". All noted as born at RossShire, Ullapool.
In the 1851 census John and Isabella were with John's Widowed father and three children at Morefield 51-127. In 1881 the family is at Morefield 81-34.
Isabella was maiden surname MacLean, the I.G.I. records five births to her and John;
Morefield 71-15
Cath McKenzie Head Wid 50 Crofter
Mary do Sister do 51
Lexie do Daur Unm 18
Margt McDonald Niece do 17
Notes on this Household:
Place as "Morefield". This Household is on page 4 of Enumeration District #2. All noted as born at Ross, Ullapool.
Morefield 71-16
Colin McKenzie Head Mar 56 Crofter
Margt do Wife do 52
John do Son Unm 29
Gregor do Son do 26 Game Keeper
Cath do Daur do 17
Margt do Daur do 12 Scholar
James do Son 9 do
Donald do Son 2
Notes on this Household:
Place as "Morefield". This Household is on page 4 of Enumeration District #2. All noted as born at Ross, Ullapool.
In the 1851 census this family was enumerated at Morefield 51-124. In 1881 the family is at Morefield 81-29.
Colin Mackenzie died 28 January, 1897 at Morefield aged 82, his parents noted as having been John Mackenzie and Anne Mackenzie, he married in 1840 at Ullapool to Margaret "Peggie" Macleay. Margaret was christened 28 October, 1819 at Achall, her parents were Donald MacLeay and Margaret Mackenzie. Margaret is in the Mackenzie of Achiltibuie descent chart at position 2-1-4-3-2-1-4-3-2, followed by their ten children.
Sharie Argue, President of Clan Mackenzie Canada, is in contact with descendants of this family, her distant cousins through Margaret being a descendant of the Achiltibuie family. Sharie notes DNA of direct male descendants of her line match DNA of direct male descendants of Colin, suggesting Colin and Margaret were cousins, though how many generations back is not yet known. Interesting co-incidence that four Households away, at Morefield 81-33, is another Colin and Peggie MacKenzie. The father of that Colin, James, was I suspect a first cousin, once removed, of Peggie above.
Descendants of this family include Larry McKenzie, much information from his shared researches to be edited in here.
Morefield 71-17
Norman Campbell Head Mar 35 Crofter
Elizabeth do Sister Unm 40 Serv.
Catherine do do do 38 do
John Fraser Nephew 17 Farm Serv.
Notes on this Household:
Place as "Morefield". This Household is on page 4 of Enumeration District #2. All noted as born at Ross, Ullapool, except John at Inverness.
In the 1841 census Norman and Elizabeth were Morefield 41-10. In 1891 Norman and Catherine with a nephew John Fraser born at Inverness are at Morefield 91-13.
Morefield 71-18
Alexr Carmichael Head Mar 54 Fisherman
Janet S. do Wife do 44
Notes on this Household:
Place as "Morefield". This Household is on page 4 of Enumeration District #2. Both noted as born at Ross, Ullapool.
In the 1861 census Alexander was enumerated with a sistrer and nephew at Kenachrine 61-10, possibly the same place though as communities are adjacent.
The I.G.I. records the marriage 10 March, 1870 at Lochbroom of Alexander Carmichael to Janet Stewart. Presumably the initial "S" in Janet's name above was for "Stewart".
1813 Baptism of Alexander's brother James at Ullapool notes father of these Carmichaels was another James.
Morefield 71-19
Alexr McLeod Head Mar 95 Fisherman
Catherine do Wife do 49
Bella McLean Niece 12 Scholar
Notes on this Household:
Place as "Morefield". This Household is on page 4 of Enumeration District #2. Alexander and Catherine noted as born at Ross, Ullapool. Bella at Ross, Applecross.
Morefield 71-20
Hugh McLeod Head Mar 71 Fisherman
Mary McKay do Wife do 60
Margaret do Niece Unm 50
Notes on this Household:
Place as "Morefield". This Household is on page 4 of Enumeration District #2. All noted as born at Ross, Ullapool.
Morefield 71-21
Murdo McLeod Head Mar 64 Fisherman
Betsey Do Wife Mar 67
Rodrick Do Son Unm 27 Fisherman
Georgina Currie Unm 18 Serv
Notes on this Household:
Place as "Morefield". This Household is on page 5 of Enumeration District #2. All noted as born at Ullapool, Ross & Cromarty, except Georgina at Edinburgh, Midlothian.
In the 1861 census this family was enumerated at Kenachrine 61-25, possibly the same place though as communities are adjacent. In 1881 the family is at Morefield 81-23, Elizabeth, "Betsey", has died by then.
Roderick marries in 1872 to Emily Dawson of Ullapool, she is in this census as Servant to the Factor's family at Ullapool 71-61. They are in the 1881 census with Roderick's father and five at children at Morefield 81-23. Roderick and Emily are ancestors of Phil Shearn in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, details of the registration are;
22 February, 1872, at Ullapool, both single, Roderick a Fisherman resident Morefield aged 29, Emily Dawson resident Ullapool, aged 25.
Roderick signed, but Emily used an X,
Witnesses (probably a brother and a friend) were Thomas Dawson and J. Grant, another witness noted at end as Betsy Morison.
Roderick's parents noted as Murdoch MacLeod, Crofter, and Betsy, m.s. also MacLeod,
Emily's parents noted as Benjamin Dawson, mason, and Isabella m.s. MacRae (deceased)
Morefield 71-22
John McKenzie Head Mar 70 Crofter
Isabella Do Wife Mar 66
Ann Do Daur Unm 40 Domestic Serv
Donald Do Son Unm 29 Fisherman
Alexander Do Son Unm 27 Do
Henny Do Daur Unm 20 Domestic Serv
Notes on this Household:
Place as "Morefield". This Household is on page 5 of Enumeration District #2. All noted as born at Ross & Cromarty, except John at Sutherland.
Morefield 71-26
John McKenzie Head Mar 60 Fisherman
Margt Fraser Wife Mar 56
Bella McKenzie Daur 26
Catherine Do Daur 24
Mary Do Daur 19
John Do Son 19
Janet McKay Grandchild 6Mo
Keneth Stewart Grandchild 2Mo
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on page of Enumeration District #2. Address as "Morefield". All noted as born at Ullapool, Ross.
In 1851 this family was at Morefield 51-119.
John's death is registered as 8 June, 1882 at Morefield, aged 77, same day his sister Martha died at Glutton, see Glutton 71-2. Their death registrations both had Martha's son Kenneth as Informant. He noted parents of the two were "Thomas McKenzie, deceased pensioner (Chelsea) and Catherine McKenzie nee Mackenzie (deceased)", and Margaret above was maiden surname Fraser. A descendant of Martha, Ann Nelson, has shared lots of her research on the families.
Morefield 71-30
Annabella McLeod Head Wid 60 Crofter
John Do Son Unm 33 Fisherman
Bella Do Daur 25
Murdo Do Son Unm 23
Barbra Do Dau Do 21
Alexr McLean Visitor Do 70 Fisherman
Notes on this Household:
Place as "Morefield". This Household is on page 7 of Enumeration District #2. All noted as born at Ross Ullapool, except Alexander MacLean at Ross, Lochbroom.
Morefield 71-31
Norman McLeod Head Wid 60 Fisherman
William Do Son Unm 30 Do
Catherine Do Daur Mar 28
Janet Do Do Unm 20
Duncan Do Son Do 18
James McKenzie Son in law Mar 27 Fisherman
Notes on this Household:
Place as "Morefield". This Household is on page 7 of Enumeration District #2. All noted as born at Ross Ullapool.
This family was in the 1851 census at Morefield 51-118 .
Morefield 71-32
Isabella McKenzie Head Wid 60 Crofter
John Do Son Unm 30 Fisherman
Cath. McDonald G Child 13 Scholar
Notes on this Household:
Place as "Morefield". This Household is on page 7 of Enumeration District #2. All noted as born at Ross, Ullapool.
Morefield 81-23
Murdo MacLeod Head Wid. 76 Crofter & Fisherman
Roderick do Son Mar. 40 do do
Emily do Daur-In-Law Mar. 34 do do's Wife
Donald do Grandson 7 Scholar
Isabella do Granddaur 6 do
Betsy do Granddaur 4
Peggie do Granddaur 2
Murdo do Grandson 0
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 3 of Enumeration District 2. All are listed as born in RossShire, Lochbroom.
In the 1871 census this family was at Morefield 71-21, Murdo's wife Elizabeth, "Betsey", has died since then. In 1891 the family is at Morefield 91-16, Murdo dies before then and Roderick is Head of Household. In the 1871 census Emily was Servant to the Factor's family at Ullapool 71-61.
Roderick married in 1872 to Emily Dawson of Ullapool, they are ancestors of Phil Shearn in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, details of the registration are;
22 February, 1872, at Ullapool, both single, Roderick a Fisherman resident Morefield aged 29, Emily Dawson resident Ullapool, aged 25.
Roderick signed, but Emily used an X,
Witnesses (probably a brother and a friend) were Thomas Dawson and J. Grant, another witness noted at end as Betsy Morison.
Roderick's parents noted as Murdoch MacLeod, Crofter, and Betsy, m.s. also MacLeod,
Emily's parents noted as Benjamin Dawson, mason, and Isabella m.s. MacRae (deceased)
Morefield 81-29
Colin MacKenzie Head Mar 66 Crofter & Fisher
Peggie Do Wife Mar 61 Do Do's Wife
John Do Son Unm 40 Gillie
Peggie Do Daur Unm 19 Domestic
Donald Do Son 12 Scholar
Peggie Fraser Visitor Unm 25 Domestic
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 8 of Enumeration District 2. All are listed as born in RossShire, Lochbroom.
In the 1871 census Colin and Peggie with six children were at Morefield 71-16. In 1891 Colin, Peggy, and Donald are at Morefield 91-12.
Colin Mackenzie died 28 January, 1897 at Morefield aged 82, his parents noted as having been John Mackenzie and Anne Mackenzie, he married in 1840 at Ullapool to Margaret "Peggie" Macleay. Margaret was christened 28 October, 1819 at Achall, her parents were Donald MacLeay and Margaret Mackenzie. Margaret is in the Mackenzie of Achiltibuie descent chart at position 2-1-4-3-2-1-4-3-2, followed by their ten children.
Sharie Argue, President of Clan Mackenzie Canada, is in contact with descendants of this family, her distant cousins through Margaret being a descendant of the Achiltibuie family. Sharie notes DNA of direct male descendants of her line match DNA of direct male descendants of Colin, suggesting Colin and Margaret were cousins, though how many generations back is not yet known. Interesting co-incidence that four Households away, at Morefield 81-33, is another Colin and Peggie MacKenzie. The father of that Colin, James, was I suspect a first cousin, once removed, of Peggie above.
Morefield 81-33
Colin MacKenzie Head Mar 41 Crofter & Fisher
Peggie Do Wife Mar 42 Do Do's Wife
Alexander Do Son Unm 13 Scholar
Sybila Do Daur Unm 11 Do
Donald Do Son Unm 8 Do
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 8 of Enumeration District 2. All are listed as born in RossShire, Lochbroom.
Colin was in the 1861 census with his family at Ardmair 61-53, Peggie was in the 1851 census with her Fraser family at Morefield 51-133. In 1891 this family is at Morefield 91-8, with Mary Fraser, mother of Peggie.
The marriage is registered as 7 February, 1867 at Lochbroom of "Collin" Mackenzie to Margaret Fraser, both resident Morefield, both 26 years of age, his parents John MacKenzie, tenant Ardmair, and Zibbla, maiden surname MacKenzie, deceased, her parents Alexander Fraser, deceased, and Mary, maiden surname MacLeod.
Young Sybla dies 19 August, 1957 at Dalmore House, an "old people's home" at Alness, Superintendant of that place Informant of her death. She marries 22 June, 1893 at Ullapool to Alexander MacLeod (born 14 August, 1856 at Ardmair as fourth child to George MacLeod and Janet, maiden surname MacLeod), he is in the 1871 census at Ardmair 71-20. Alexander predeceased Sybla. Through the Reiff MacLeod family of his father, Alexander was a first cousin, three times removed, of Donald MacDonald-Ross (myself, CONTACT INFO). The 1911 census at Ardmair notes Sybla and Alexander had ten children by then, eight still living.
Colin's maternal grandfather, James MacKenzie, was Forester at Achal in the early 19th century, I suspect he was a previously undocumented son of "John of Atachal", one of whose daughters was married to the Forester who followed James as Forester, a daughter of that couple, Margaret, "Peggie", is wife of another Colin MacKenzie, four Households away at Morefield 81-29. If true, that Peggie is a first cousin, once removed, of Colin above.
Morefield 81-34
John MacKenzie Head Mar 65 Crofter & Shoemaker
Isabella do Wife Mar 61 do do's Wife
Charles do Son Unm 25 Fisherman
Janet do Daur Unm 19 Domestic
Isabella do Daur Unm 17 do
Mary do Daur 10 Scholar
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 8 of Enumeration District 2. All are listed as born in RossShire, Lochbroom, except Isabella at Sutherland, Assynt.
In the 1871 census this family was at Morefield 71-11.
Morefield 91-8
Colin McKenzie Head Mar 52 Crofter
Peggy Do Wife Mar 53 Do's Wife
Zibla Do Daur Unm 21 Do's Daur
Donald Do Son Unm 18 Do's Son
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Mary Fraser Mo. in Law Wid 90 Crofter's Mother in LawNotes on this Household:
This Household is on Pages 2 and 3 of Enumeration District 2. Address listed as "Crofter's House". All are noted as born in RossShire, Lochbroom.
In the 1881 census this family was at Morefield 81-33.
Morefield 91-9
Ann McLeod Head Wid 56 Crofter's Widow
Kate Stewart G.Daur 12 Scholar
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 3 of Enumeration District 2. Address listed as "Crofter's House". Both are noted as born in RossShire, Lochbroom.
Morefield 91-10
William McLeod Head Mar 52 Crofter
Ann Do Wife Do 52 Crofter's Wife
Donald Fraser Servant Unm 17 Crofter' Servant
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 3 of Enumeration District 2. Address listed as "Crofter's House". All are noted as born in RossShire, Lochbroom.
Morefield 91-11
Roderick McDonald Head Mar 43 Crofter & Fisherman
Alexina Do Wife Mar. 38 Do Wife
Jamesina Do Daur. Unm 17 Do Daur
John Do Son 15 Scholar
Jane Do Daur 13 Do
Alexr Do Son 10 Do
Barbara Do Daur 7 Do
Janet Do Daur 5
Mary Do Daur 2
Isabella Do Daur 4 Mo
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 3 of Enumeration District 2. Address listed as "Crofter's House". All are listed as born in RossShire, Lochbroom.
Roderick was in the 1871 census with his father Malcolm at Isle Martin 71-36
The I.G.I. notes the marriage of Roderick MacDonald to Alexandrina McKenzie 3 January, 1873 at Lochbroom, and the birth of Jamesina above as 6 November, 1873.
Young John above is Informant of the death of his grandfather (Roderick's father) Malcolm in 1893. Malcolm and his wife, Janet maiden surname McLean, are in this census at Ullapool 91-145.
Morefield 91-12
Colin McKenzie Head Mar 74 Crofter
Peggy Do Wife Mar 72 Crofter's Wife
Donald Do Son Unm 22 Crofter' Son
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 3 of Enumeration District 2. Address listed as "Crofter's House". All are listed as born in RossShire, Lochbroom.
In the 1881 census this family was at Morefield 81-29.
Colin Mackenzie died 28 January, 1897 at Morefield aged 82, his parents noted as having been John Mackenzie and Anne Mackenzie, he married in 1840 at Ullapool to Margaret "Peggie" Macleay. Margaret was christened 28 October, 1819 at Achall, her parents were Donald MacLeay and Margaret Mackenzie. Margaret is in the Mackenzie of Achiltibuie descent chart at position 2-1-4-3-2-1-4-3-2, followed by their ten children.
Morefield 91-13
Norman Campbell Head Unm 55 Crofter or Fisherman
Catherine Do Sister Do 57 HouseKeeper to Brother
John Fraser Nephew Unm 28 Fisherman
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 3 of Enumeration District 2. Address listed as "Crofter's House". Norman and Catherine are noted as born in RossShire, Lochbroom, John at Inverness. The occupation of Catherine looks to have been edited later to add the words "to Brother".
This family was in the 1871 census at Morefield 71-17.
Morefield 91-14
James McKenzie Head Mar 47 Crofter & Fisherman
Kate Do Wife Mar 48 Crofter's Wife
Duncan Do Son Unm 17 Do's Son
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John McKenzie Son Unm 15 Crofters Son Norman Do Son 13 Do's Son Alexina Do Daur 7 Do's DaurNotes on this Household:
This Household is on Pages 3 and 4 of Enumeration District 2. Address listed as "Crofter's House". All are noted as born in RossShire, Lochbroom.
Morefield 91-16
Rodk MacLeod Head Mar 50 Crofter & Fisherman
Emily do Wife Mar 44 Do Wife
Donald do Son 17 Do Son
Maggy do Daur 11 Scholar
Murdo do Son 9 do
Benjy do Son 6 do
Simon do Son 4 Infant
John do Son 2
Notes on this Household:
This Household is on Page 4 of Enumeration District 2. Address listed as "Crofter's House". All are noted as born in RossShire, Lochbroom.
This family was in the 1881 census at Morefield 81-23, Roderick's Widowed father Murdo then Head of Household.
Roderick and Emily married in 1872, Emily was a Dawson of Ullapool, they are ancestors of Phil Shearn in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
Rhidorroch is at the south-east of Coigach, on Loch Achall above Ullapool.
Rhidorroch 41-1
Donald MacLeay 55 Forrester
Margaret do 40
John do 15
Alex do 13
Catharine do 10
Dugald do 9
Rory do 7
Ann do 5
Mary do 3
Gregorina do 6m
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 10 of Enumeration District 11, place as "Rhidorch", all are noted as born in county.
This family is in the 1851 census at Achall 51-3, except for the three children, Roderick ("Rory" above), Ann, and Mary, with another child, "Hay", only six years old so not in this census, they were visitors at the home of an umarried dairy maid, Ann Munro, at Achendrean 51-6.
The youngest child does look to have name spelled as "Gregorina", unusual, she does not appear in later censuses, probably died young, MacLeay family genealogists note her as "Georgina". She had a nephew "Gregor" born 1844, possibly a naming to honour her.
Margaret MacKenzie at Morefield 41-14 is a daughter of Donald and Margaret, she was christened 28 October, 1819 at Achall to Donald MacLeay and Margaret Mackenzie.
Donald MacLeay in the next Household, Rhidorroch 41-2, is another son of Donald and Margaret, he is married with his own family in the 1851 census at Achall 51-1. Another son is John at Morefield 41-31, staying with another forester's family.
Four young children of this family are in the 1851 census at Achendrean 51-6.
Margaret is in the Mackenzie of Achiltibuie descent chart at position 2-1-4-3-2-1-4-3, she and Donald have a large descent charted there, mostly from data shared by descendants, see footnotes there.
Margaret's death is registered as 26 April, 1889 "aged 97" at her son Donald's home at Argyle Street Ullapool, her age varies in records, on balance of which my guess is a birth year about 1797. Her marriage was registered 18 April, 1816 in the Lochbroom Parish Register, and recorded again according to the custom of the day 22 April in Contin Parish to her groom, Donald MacLeay. Donald MacLeay's memorial stone says he died 5 April, 1868 aged 85, suggesting a birth year of 1783. His parents were Donald Macleay and Isabella, maiden surname Grant.
Margaret's residence at marriage in 1816 was noted as at Dalcanloch, a place on Loch Achall, Donald's as Mossfield, Parish of Contin. The 1851 census has Margaret born at Achall, Donald at Contin. At birth of their son Donald about 1817 they were in Contin, at birth of John 1823 they were at Dalvraid (near Achall), at birth of their son Alexander in 1826 they were at Leckmelm (the 1827 Militia List shows Donald there, under 30 years of age, "Tenant"). By birth of their son Rory in 1833 they were at Achall (Glen Achall) near Ullapool. They settled at Achall. Donald was Forester and Head Game Keeper to the Cromartie family of the Rhidorach Estate which included Achall, a position he was followed in by his son Donald, and then his granddaughter's husband, William Sutherland.
Young Mary marries in 1865 at Aultnaherry, the ferry house opposite Ullapool, to Alexander McLeod, who is in this census as a 3 month old with his family at Ullapool 41-175.
Rhidorroch 41-2
Donald MacLeay 20 Forrester
Ann Gordon 25 F. S.
John MacKenzie 40 Lab.
Donald Beaton 15 Ag. Lab.
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 10 of Enumeration District 11, place as "Rhidorch". All noted as born in county.
Donald is married with his own family in the 1851 census at Achall 51-1.
Donald's parents, another Donald MacLeay and Margaret maiden surname MacKenzie, are in the previous Household, Rhidorroch 41-1. In 1851 those parents are still close by, at Achall 51-3.
Margaret MacKenzie at Morefield 41-14 is a sister of Donald, and John at Morefield 41-31 is a brother.
Donald Macleay is in the Mackenzie of Achiltibuie descent chart at position 2-1-4-3-2-1-4-3-1, born about 1817 in Contin, christened there 16 May, 1817, died 23 January, 1906 in Lochbroom Parish. He was Head Forester and Game Keeper of Rhidorach following his father, it is interesting that his sons continued the occupation; three generations of Donald MacLeays are documented as Gameskeepers who married Mackenzies! Donald looks to have been respected in his career, however Jean Stewart records an increasingly "obsteperous behaviour" that led to friction with the local factor, Kenneth Mackenzie, eventually leading to his dismissal and replacement in 1884 by his son-in-law, William Sutherland.
Donald married sometime between this census and 1843 to Hannah Mackenzie from Gairloch Parish, her forename sometimes recorded as "Johan". Hannah was said to have been born 1828, though her obituary notes at her death May 1897 at Ullapool her age as 75, which suggests birth year 1822. Hannah had an interesting ancestry herself, her father Charles Mackenzie a grandson of Sir Hector Mackenzie of Gairloch, her mother Janet Mackenzie a granddaughter of the famous "Strong Minister", Rev. James Robertson of Lochbroom.
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Thomas McLeod Servant Un 35 Ag Labourer
Cathrine Liard Servant Un 60 Housemaid
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 4 of Enumeration District 3, place as "Rhidorach". Thomas noted as born in Ridorach, Cathrine at Forfarshire, Montrose. Clearly more of this Household mus be at bottom of previous page.
Rhidorroch 61-5
Donald McLeay Head Mar 75 Forester
Margaret Do. Wife Mar 64
Mary Do. Daur Un 22
Hay McKenzie Do. Son Un 18
Peggy Maclean Grd Daur 11
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 4 of Enumeration District 3, place as "Rhidorach". All noted as born in RossShire, Ridorach, except Donald at RossShire, Mossfield.
Rhidorroch 61-6
Donald McLeay Head Mar 46 Forester
Johanna Do. Wife Mar 32
Donald Do. Son 15
Roderick Do. Son 13
Ann Do. Daur 11
John Do. Son 9
Cathrine Do. Daur 7
Mary Do. Daur 5
Dougald Do. Son 2
Cathrine Munro Servant Un 25
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 4 of Enumeration District 3, place as "Rhidorach". All noted as born in RossShire, Ridorach, except Donald at RossShire, Mossfield, Johanna at RossShire, Gairloch, and Cathrine Munro at RossShire, Ullapool. It is followed by note of a house being built.
Strathan is a cluster of three inland Households between Morefield and Ullapool.
Strathan 41-1
Alex MacLeod 60 Crofter
Barbara Do 60
Annabel Do 80
Murdo Do 28
Ann Do 20
Alex Do 19
Margaret Do 16
Mary Do 14
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 1 of Enumeration District 10, all are noted as born in county. Although place is noted as "Ruthan", it is followed by the two other households of Strathan, and from later censuses that was the place this family lived.
In the 1851 census this family is at Ardmair 51-44.
Given ages of children I think Barbara was a second wife of Alexander MacLeod, their marriage is recorded as 23 March, 1822, he resident at Morefield, she resident at Achindrean. Barbara died 23 November, 1859 at Strathan, aged 80 years, maiden surname MacKenzie, as had been her mother before.
Descendant Rod Edmond who has shared much research on this family notes Alexander MacLeod was still alive in the 1861 census (at Strathan?), age 88.
Murdo marries the Widow Margaret MacKenzie who is in this census at Ardmair 41-14, their family is in the 1851 census at Ardmair 51-59, Murdo away from home day of that census. In 1853 the family goes to Tasmania as one of 15 Coigach families aboard the Sir Allan McNab, see McNab 526.
Strathan 41-2
Roderick MacLeod 60 Crofter
Christian Do 60
William Do 20
Mary Do 17
Margaret Do 2
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 1 of Enumeration District 10, all are noted as born in county.
In the 1851 census this family is at Ardmair 51-53, "Christy" then Widowed.
Strathan 41-3
Alexander MacLeod 42 Crofter
Margaret Do 40
John Do 11
Alex Do 9
Mary Do 6
John MacDonald 30 Weaver
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 1 of Enumeration District 10, all are noted as born in county.
The parish register records the marriage 6 February, 1818 of Alexander MacLeod, resident Morefield, to Margaret MacLeod, resident "Airdmair".
Strathan 61-50
Kenneth McLeod Head Unm 26 Fisherman
Cathrine McLeod Mother Wid 69
Margaret McLeod Serv Unm 20 Domestic Serv.
Notes on this Household:
This Household appears on page 13 of Enumeration District 2, lines 1-3, all are noted as born in RossShire, Lochbroom.
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