Show Posts
1
Scotland / Parents of Kenneth McCaskill born about 1800 in Inverness-shire, Scotland
« on: Wednesday 24 February 21 18:54 GMT (UK) »
I am trying to find the parents of my ggggrandfather Kenneth McCaskill. He came to Canada sometime between 1800 and 1833 (when he married Mary McRae) in L'Orignal, Ontario.Up to now I have stumped, but, I just came across a potential answer. The answer is that his parents are John Donald McCaskill and his mother is Catherine Chisholm. However, when I look at Kenneth's children, I am a bit confuse, because if I follow my understanding of ancient Scottish naming customs, it doesn't quite make sense.
Kenneth's Children (oldest to youngest) are: Kenneth, Annie, Rebecca, Donald, Margaret, Alexander, Malcolm, Catharine, Mary.
His father-in-law was Malcolm McRae and his mother-in-law was Rebecca Morrison.
I thought that the 1st born son would be named after the paternal grandfather; the next son after the maternal grandfather; the 3rd son after the father - then the similar concept applied for naming the female children after female relatives. Is my understanding correct, and/or can any one advise me where to do further research? Thank you.
Kenneth's Children (oldest to youngest) are: Kenneth, Annie, Rebecca, Donald, Margaret, Alexander, Malcolm, Catharine, Mary.
His father-in-law was Malcolm McRae and his mother-in-law was Rebecca Morrison.
I thought that the 1st born son would be named after the paternal grandfather; the next son after the maternal grandfather; the 3rd son after the father - then the similar concept applied for naming the female children after female relatives. Is my understanding correct, and/or can any one advise me where to do further research? Thank you.