Alex MacKenzie Blacksmith Lochslin

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https://www.familysearch.org/search has a Rebecca McKenzie born 16th April 1857 Kiltarlity Inverness , parents Hugh McKenzie and Margaret Ross.

There is also marriage/banns 3rd June 1852 Inverness Inverness , Hugh McKenzie / Margaret Ross.



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Was there a bit of an age difference between Alexander Macrae and Rebecca McKenzie ?
(Looking at the 1901 Census transcription it looks like there was).

Alexander Macrae born 25th November 1872 Urray Ross & Cromarty , parents Donald Macrae / Ann Macintosh.

Donald Macrae / Ann Mcintosh marriage 8th December 1871 Urray Ross & Cromarty.



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Alexander McKenzie born 15th June 1867 Urquhart Inverness , parents Donald McKenzie and Ann Robertson.



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[Exilelass]

As far as I know there was a 9 year difference on their marriage in Alec's favour. However, by the time of the 1911 census that gap had closed completely.  Both claim to be 40 then.

Thank you for the information.

I really appreciate all the information gathered on my behalf.

[Skoosh]

Exlass, what was the name of this shoemaker?

Skoosh.

[Exilelass]

You'll love this 
Hugh Mackenzie. (d.o.b.25th Dec 1862)
He was the son of Hugh MacKenzie, Miller, at Craggie Mill and grandfather of Hugh MacRae, Miller, at Kingsmills.
The 1891 census lists him as a shoemaker.

[Skoosh]

From the 1730's to 1800 there was a dynasty of McKenzie burgess's & shoemakers in Inverness. Starting with Alexander, James, John, John, Murdoch, Evan, Alexander, Hugh, Donald, John, George, Roderick, Kenneth & Thomas.

 "True to the Last!" shoemakers motto. 

Skoosh.

[Exilelass]

Interesting. I wonder if there was a family connection which got our Hugh involved.
I'm sure they were the heart and sole of the community. 

[Skoosh]

I missed out an Archibald who was also a shoemaker, could all be the one family? nobody could set up shop as a tradesman unless they joined the trade-guild & they had to become a burgess first.

Skoosh.