Arran McCabes

[AlfD]

I'm looking for McCabe family links with Arran

Some McCabes from Arran were apparently merceneraries (Gallowglass) and found their way to Cavan, Fermanagh and thereabouts in Ireland.

Does anyone have pointers or advice?

Alf

[Arranroots]

Hi Alf

I'll move your thread to Buteshire for you.

Any idea of dates?

[AlfD]

Hi Arranroots!

Thanks for a quick response.

First, County boundaries are a bit of a mystery and seem to depend in part on when as well as where. Thanks for that advice.

I think the period is late 17 century to 18th century. Long time back and at the moment more history than genealogy, if you see what I mean.

[Arranroots]

I agree about the boundaries! 

Sounds as though you're well before the scope of Scotland's official registration, so you would need to look for parish records.  Have you tried the IGI for example, or Scotland's People's old parish registers?

There's also the Arran Heritage Centre, which is manned by volunteers.

http://www.arranmuseum.co.uk/geneaology_section.htm

Any idea whereabouts they came from or more precise names & dates?