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Orkney / Re: William (John) Archibald
« on: Tuesday 12 November 19 23:08 GMT (UK) »
Thank you both.
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Orkney / William (John) Archibald
« on: Tuesday 12 November 19 15:00 GMT (UK) »
We are involved in some research on the Scottish connections with First Nations people in USA and Canada. One of the Chiefs recently visited Scotland and believes William (middle name possibly John) Archibald was a relative. He was from Stromness and joined the Hudson's Bay Company in 1868.
It would be good if anyone is able to identify him.
It would be good if anyone is able to identify him.
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United States of America / Re: Slidell Mackenzie
« on: Tuesday 15 October 19 16:06 BST (UK) »Different info. here;
http://www.rootschat.com/links/01oil/
"Ranald Slidell Mackenzie Son of Alexander Slidell Mackenzie and Catherine Slidell
Brother of Lt. Commander Alexander S. MacKenzie (USN)"
"Alexander Slidell Mackenzie (Slidell)
Also Known As: "he reversed his middle and last names as an adult"
Birthdate: 1803
Death: 1848 (45)
Son of John Slidell and Margery May Slidell"
Yes, it's Margery May that is said, in different places, to have been born in either Scotland or New York, and having a father named Henry.
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United States of America / Re: Slidell Mackenzie
« on: Tuesday 15 October 19 12:56 BST (UK) »I don't see that name in that year range on Scotland's People. Do you have an Ancestry.com account? If not, I'll browse there for you.
It may well be that she was not born in Scotland, but was descended from a Scot. If you have time, I'd be grateful if you could browse.
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United States of America / Re: Slidell Mackenzie
« on: Friday 11 October 19 09:50 BST (UK) »
Thanks everyone so far.
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United States of America / Slidell Mackenzie
« on: Thursday 10 October 19 10:12 BST (UK) »
We are researching the significant Scottish connections with US and Canadian First Nations.
Ranald Slidell Mackenzie, born in New York, served in the US Army. He was descended from John Slidell and Margery May Mackenzie. The original surname of Mackenzie Slidell was changed at some stage to Slidell Mackenzie to benefit, it is believed, from an inheritance.
Margery May Mackenzie is said to have been born in 1773 either in New York or Scotland. She appears to have been the daughter of Henry Mackenzie.
We would like to establish where she was born and where her father came from.
Appreciate any assistance.
Ranald Slidell Mackenzie, born in New York, served in the US Army. He was descended from John Slidell and Margery May Mackenzie. The original surname of Mackenzie Slidell was changed at some stage to Slidell Mackenzie to benefit, it is believed, from an inheritance.
Margery May Mackenzie is said to have been born in 1773 either in New York or Scotland. She appears to have been the daughter of Henry Mackenzie.
We would like to establish where she was born and where her father came from.
Appreciate any assistance.
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Lanarkshire / Re: Gay Flier
« on: Tuesday 28 May 19 23:08 BST (UK) »This has nothing at all to do with your latest posts but some time ago you posted a headstone and information regarding Thomas Neilson and his wife Margaret Smart and family in the Wellwynd Churchyard. Today we tried to locate that very worn headstone in that cemetery and could not locate it. Can you confirm if any have been removed as was indicated in 2009 or are they all still there and the location of the Lair owners book you referred to at the time. Visiting from New Zealand and only have tomorrow 29th to locate this. Very grateful if you could recollect anything.
skiffz
I'm afraid all I know is a report that North Lanarkshire Council "tidied up" the Churchyard.
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Lanarkshire / Re: Gay Flier
« on: Saturday 25 May 19 14:09 BST (UK) »I have so enjoyed working with you all on this thread
Have to admit that I was personally totally ignorant of the huge effort and involvement by the First Nations' soldiers in WW1. I have learnt a lot these last few days.
Monica
My wife, Professor Yvonne McEwen, is currently researching the First Nations/Scottish connections. Many of the men who came over in WW1 had Scottish surnames as a result of aboriginal women marrying Scots. After the war, First Nations sent money which contributed to the building of houses for veterans. At Longniddry, there are Mohawk cottage, Tomahawk cottage and Warrior cottage.
Some more information at http://www.scotlandswar.co.uk/clear_sky.html and http://www.scotlandswar.co.uk/housing.html
Alistair
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Lanarkshire / Re: Gay Flier
« on: Thursday 23 May 19 16:51 BST (UK) »See also www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/666124/crysler,-/
Monica
Good work, Monica. I also had this man, but couldn't see where Freer got Gayflier from.
His wife (and mother-in-law) were First Nations - Mohawk.