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Sutherland / Re: Macleods of Achunahanait and various spellings there after
« on: Monday 23 February 15 06:50 GMT (UK)  »
Thanks to everyone for their help in my search. I will take all of this information away and try to piece it together best I can. I will let you know how I get on and if I have any other questions.

Craig

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Sutherland / Re: Macleods of Achunahanait and various spellings there after
« on: Saturday 21 February 15 06:42 GMT (UK)  »
Hi Ian,

Thanks again for the really useful information. I have taken a look through the parish register and can see all of the entries you refer to which is great. It is interesting you refer to Murdoch's brother, George, as djct59 referred to a son born to George, son of Angus, son of William in Balvoolich in 1806 which could mean that Angus' father was William? I don't think I'll be able to verify this or find out any more information but I think I can definitely make a case for justifying the link.

I'm pleased with where I've got to and appreciate everyone's help. I think this will be where my search ends but I'm happy with where I've got and take your advice and do some research into Durness more generally at this time as it is interesting to know more about the area at the time my ancestors were there.

Craig


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Sutherland / Re: Macleods of Achunahanait and various spellings there after
« on: Thursday 19 February 15 05:20 GMT (UK)  »
Not sure if this will show up properly but I have attached the information I have come across on RootsWeb.

Craig

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Sutherland / Re: Macleods of Achunahanait and various spellings there after
« on: Thursday 19 February 15 05:19 GMT (UK)  »
Thanks djct59 for all of the information. I had come to the realisation that my research would likely end with Murdoch given the lack of birth certificate but the information I read on RootsWeb where they show Murdoch's father and grandfather has got me intrigued. Do you think this is trustworthy information and, if so, where could they have got this from? Or would you say that I have reached an impasse in my efforts to track my ancestry beyond Murdoch?

Thank you for the additional details on Barbara. If you don't mind me asking, where are you getting your information from? Like I said in my original post, I am new to this but really enjoying it.

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Sutherland / Re: Macleods of Achunahanait and various spellings there after
« on: Wednesday 18 February 15 16:20 GMT (UK)  »
Hi Ian,

Thanks for the quick reply. I have been getting my information from Scotland's People but I have also struggled to find the christening of Murdoch. There are two Murdoch MacLeod's with birth dates in 1766 but they are showing as Inverness and Urray respectively and I don't have any other details to support this as the rest of the family are from Durness.

I did however find some more information on RootsWeb.... it was showing Murdoch and Barbara as having 8 children including my descendant Angus and the William that you mention. This website says that Murdoch was born (one of 3) in Durness ABT 1760, his father was Donald MacLeod (born in Tongue, Sutherland ABT 1725) and his father was Hugh MacLeod (born in Durness ABT 1690). I dont have any other information to confirm this.

Do you know where else I can look for this information?

Craig

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Sutherland / Re: Macleods of Achunahanait and various spellings there after
« on: Wednesday 18 February 15 14:33 GMT (UK)  »
Hi, I'm fairly new to this forum but came across this thread whilst putting together my family tree and  I think there could be some similarities to some of the names mentioned. I have got as far back to Murdoch McLeod (born c1766) and Barbara Mackay (born c1771) who are both mentioned. From what I can see they married in Durness and that is where they had their children.

I am a descendant of their son Angus McLeod (born c1790) and trying to go as far back and find out as much as I can. It looks as though he and his wife Ann Sutherland moved from Durness to Latheron, Caithness where they had their three children (Murdoch, John and Ann).

If any of you have any information or guidance of where to look next that would be really appreciated.

Thanks, Craig

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