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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Inverness => Topic started by: Patricia Nelson on Wednesday 14 May 14 09:01 BST (UK)

Title: Knoydart
Post by: Patricia Nelson on Wednesday 14 May 14 09:01 BST (UK)

Gamekeepers

Title: Re: Knoydart
Post by: DORAN54 on Wednesday 14 May 14 11:44 BST (UK)

welcome to rootschat :)
gamekeepers?? would you like to say more about this subject?

Title: Re: Knoydart
Post by: Patricia Nelson on Wednesday 14 May 14 18:55 BST (UK)

M y grandfather, William Macdonald, retired as gamekeeper on the Bowlby estate and emigrated to California in 1924 or 1925.  I believe my great grandfather and his father were also game,keepers there, and are buried there.  Angus Macdonald and another William.  My mother, Catherine, and uncle Angus, were born in Knoydart.  I am looking for information prior to a visit in September.  Thanks.

Title: Re: Knoydart
Post by: Skoosh on Wednesday 14 May 14 23:18 BST (UK)

I think the Bowlby's owned Knoydart, there's a large Celtic cross memorial there to the family.

Skoosh.