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Family History Beginners Board / William Calder
« on: Sunday 24 November 19 16:33 GMT (UK)  »
Born 8 Oct 1737. Durness. Charity Schoolmaster. Documented as died in 1829 in Strathhalladale at an advanced age after a few days illness. He was a prominent person in Sutherland. Married first to Janet MacKay, then to Grizel Ross.  Why can’t I find his death? Can anyone help please.

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Sutherland / Re: Durness Parish Register
« on: Monday 10 May 10 12:04 BST (UK)  »
Dear Ian

Hugh was christened on 17.6.1791 married Elspet Ross 4.11.1815 Ross & Cromarty.  He died 18.8.1877 In Dyke, Elgin. Elspet died 21.4.1878 age 81 at Dyke.  Elspet's parents were John Ross (farmer) and Elspet.  They had 7 siblings - Hugh 24.8.1820 Tain R&C. Ann 15.9.1822 R & C, Isobell 15.8.1824 R & C, John 8.10.1826 Moray Edinkille Barbara 21.5.1831 Moray James 12.4.1834 Moray and Elspet 3.2.1837 Moray.  It seems Hugh moved from Durness to Ross & Cromarty when he married Elspet Ross. 

Thank you very much for helping me.

Heather

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Sutherland / Re: Durness Parish Register
« on: Sunday 09 May 10 14:58 BST (UK)  »
My Gx5 Grandfather William Calder married Grissel Ross on 7 April 1786 in Durness Sutherland.  He was stated to be a Charity Schoolmaster in Eribol.  On his son Hugh's death certificate, his father William is stated to be a farmer.  I am trying to obtain proof that he is the same William.  Can anyone help please?

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Family History Beginners Board / William Calder
« on: Wednesday 24 March 10 13:28 GMT (UK)  »
William was a Charity Schoolmaster in Eribol in 30.11.1776.  The William Calder I am trying to confirm as my Gx5 G/father married Grissel Ross in Durness 7.4.1786.  However on his son Hugh's death certificate William was stated to be a farmer.

Does anyone have any information to ascertain that he was in fact a farmer and charity schoolmaster?

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