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Sutherland / Re: Durness Macdonalds
« on: Sunday 15 November 15 00:37 GMT (UK) »
Many thanks for getting in touch.
I wonder what led these Skye Macdonalds to move to North West Sutherland?
Are you a Macdonald?
I would be interested to know of any Macdonalds from Durness or North West Sutherland who may have their DNA tested.
Regarding a Lewis connection, I know that many of the Morrisons from NW Sutherland were descended from North Lewis Morrisons who took refuge in Sutherland after a failed feud with the Macleods. There a lot of Mackays in Lewis too. Presumably there was a fair amount of North Minch traffic, probably before the advent of written records.
Thanks again
Donnie
I wonder what led these Skye Macdonalds to move to North West Sutherland?
Are you a Macdonald?
I would be interested to know of any Macdonalds from Durness or North West Sutherland who may have their DNA tested.
Regarding a Lewis connection, I know that many of the Morrisons from NW Sutherland were descended from North Lewis Morrisons who took refuge in Sutherland after a failed feud with the Macleods. There a lot of Mackays in Lewis too. Presumably there was a fair amount of North Minch traffic, probably before the advent of written records.
Thanks again
Donnie