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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Inverness => Topic started by: reggit on Monday 17 September 12 20:17 BST (UK)
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Looking for info On Duncan Kennedy born 16th july1867 in Lochalsh Lived in Kinloch Levin and was in charge of Alliminium Works was married to Marion Macleod in Kinloch Levin left his wife and six childern behind. Robert, William, Flora, Sarah, Ann and Rodrick around 1920 for New Zealand
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1901 Scottish census has Duncan Kennedy aged 32, together with a Marion, in Appin, Argyll. GROS ref 525/01 0001/00 003. Might be your family. You can confirm that on Scotlandspeople (pay to view).
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Reggit, there is a new book called Aluminiumville on Kinlochleven and the smelter, it has a foreward by Charles Kennedy MP, of the Lochaber Kennedy's.
Don't know the author, haven't read it yet myself. The smelter is now closed but the associated hydro scheme still produces power for the grid.
Skoosh.
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www.familysearch.org - Duncan Kennedy, birth 16 July 1867 in Lochalsh, parents Robert Kennedy and Flora Finlayson.
Digression - Lochalsh means the parish of Lochalsh, which is in the County of Ross and Cromarty. Kyle of Lochalsh is one village in the parish, often incorrectly referred to as 'the' Kyle of Lochalsh. The Kyle of Lochalsh is the narrow strait which separates the Isle of Skye from the mainland.
Duncan was certainly not born in the Kyle of Lochalsh, as giving birth in water was well out of fashion in 1867 ;) He may have been born in Kyle of Lochalsh, but it's a big area and he is more likely to have been born somewhere else.
In 1881 the family was at 31 Harbour Street, Lochalsh. Flora was a carpenter's widow, aged 40, and the children were Ann, 16; Duncan, 14; Alexandrina, 11; Robert, 9; and Roderick, 3, all born in Lochalsh.
Unfortunately the LDS, when they transcribed the 1881 census on to the so-very-useful CD-ROMs, omitted to transcribe the box at the top of each page giving the name of the townn or village within the parish where the address was situated. Fortunately I used to live up that way, and I happen to know that Harbour Street is in the village of Plockton. See http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1483555 and http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/8273
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Thank you Forfarian for the helpful info. Duncan Kennedy was born in Plockton. Info on the family says he was in charge of construction of Aluminium works. He married Marion McLeod of Portree parents were Donald McLeod and Flora Beaton. He had one report shows six children Robert, William, Flora, Sarah, Ann and Rodrick, other shows five children missing child is Sarah. They say he left everyone behind for new Zealand and never came back. Was wondering if and what part of these details are true. Thanks
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https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/home/
Death 1954/34793 Kennedy Duncan 87Y
A copy of this certificate should tell you if he is yours.
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I'm heading to Scotland on Thursday from Canada .I plan on staying in plockton for a view days is there any locals that have a good knowledge of family history i could chat with. Thanks
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Sorry, I haven't been there for years and I don't know anyone who lives there now.
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Thanks I thought it wouldn't hurt to ask. If I were to down load Duncans death certificate would it show me a place and any other family members
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As Duncan died in New Zealand
(a) I don't think you can just download it like you could a Scottish one and
and (b) see http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,157902.0.html
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looking for the parents of or any info for Kenneth Kennedy lived in 52 balallan Lochs, Ross approx 1760 was married to isabella mackenzie
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Looking for info on Ada Griffiths nee Kennedy last known location 4kings Road Otahuhu NZ 1978 was widow of the late Duncan kennedy
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The Kennedy's you are talking about are my family. Duncan and marion were my great great grandparents. Their daughter Flora married into Patersons, her oldest son Duncan was my mothers father. Flora Kennedy was my great grandmother.
Your Duncan Kennedy did go to where I am from. he owned the canteen for the navvies when they were building the blackwater reservoir and the smelter. He did leave his family , went to Australia then had another family,
I am Kim , daughter of Joan (nee Paterson) and Jim from . I have cousins from NZ who are still there, there names are ROSS, they are also grandchildren and great grandchildren , however they did not end up there because of family history or anything to do with Duncan. please get in touch if you need to know anything .
regards
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Hi my name is David Robert Kennedy and Duncan Kennedy is my great grandfather. I have tried to search for him and Ada and did receive some death certificate's I think Duncan's is correct but not Ada's , is it true she lived to 105 also did they have any children. If there is any info you could give me on Duncan and Ada that would be great and I can give you info from this side . Thank you . David
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Hi David. I think we may be talking of the same person. I know my Duncan went to New Zealand and married and had another family. I don't know his new wife's name but I have a photo of him and a young woman , it might be Ada. Kim
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Hi I believe it is the same Duncan there were 6 children Robert my great grand father also there was William, Flora, Sarah morag, Ann gant and Roderick. If have any pics you good send me that would be great. Thanks David
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Hello drk, yes definatley, Flora was my great grandmother. Duncan left the family , and his wife Marian in scotland and headed off. I dont know how to get a photo to you. I have some. I remember my granny Flora, she lived to 104 ,died when I was about 30, I remember her sister Sarah, brother Roderick , I cant remember any of the others. I remember my uncle Bob,he had either one leg missing or two.I am unsure as to who he was as i was a very little girl when he died. Was that him? my email is kimmiees@hotmail.co.uk I also use facebook : kimmiee macgillivray . Its the only way I know to get any photos passed on. My goodness what a great surprise :)