Morison - Strathmore and Arnoboll 1780 period
This new thread was initially commenced through the post of “Andy_smed, Durness Parish Register”. As the subject has become more ongoing it has now been given its own thread. Thank you Andy for your assistance.
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Reply #65 on: Tuesday 20 December 05 10:25 GMT
Alexander Morrison, I assume he married around the pre 1791 period. He had two sons, Donald and George, plus probably other family.
Son: Donald Morrison, born about 1792, Durness parish, married Marion Mackay on 14 Sept 1813
Marian’s parents were George Mackay born Port Chamil, abt. 1747 and Margaret Mackay, born at Hunleam, abt. 1761, they were married at Durness on 17 Dec. 1777
Son: George Morrison, born about 1796, married Barbara Calder, George may have been born in Arnaboll.
Donald NZ
Reply #78 on: Monday 30 January 06 14:44 GMT (UK)
Hi Donald NZ
Have some good news for you, have found your Alexander Morrison.
07/06/1785 Alexander Morison alias Macdhoilroy, dalnaduin in Strathmore to Marion MacKintosh (in Arnoboll) alias nin Hustianmacnishiceniconil.
Their children are:-
17/09/1786 Alexander Morison alias Macdhonilroy in Arnoboll and Marion MacKay alias nin Hustianmacnish, Grizel
18/03/1788 Alexander Morison alias Macdhonilroy in Arnoboll and Marion MacKintosh alias nin Hustianmacnish, Hugh
26/02/1792 Alexander Morison alias Macdhonilroy tenent in Arnoboll and Marion MacKay alias nin Hustianmacnish, Donald
26/08/1794 Alexander Morison Arnoboll and his wife Marion M'Intosh had a child baptised, John.
The following could possibly be Alexander's brother & sister in law
16/05/1790 Angus Morison alias Macdhonilroy, tenent at Dun Dorniceill, Strathmore and Janet Morison from Eddrachillis, Donald
Andy
Reply #92 on: Friday 03 February 06 05:05 GMT (UK)
Re: Alexander Morrison
Hello Andy
It is interesting that Marion alternated between the surnames of Mackintosh & Mackay.
Looks as if the family had moved from Arnoboil by the time George was born which I had calculated to have been around 1796
My unconfirmed records showed that Alexander and his family left Arnabol about 1797 for East Loch Hope and then in 1801 had moved to Lettermore, (south of Tongue) from which they were cleared around 1806. I understand Alexander had represented the tenants of Lettermore before Lord Reay when they were being moved. After this they apparently settled in Dianachory and two years later, probably around 1808, moved to Melness.
Donald NZ
Reply #93 on: Friday 03 February 06 23:46 GMT (UK)
Re: Alexander Morrison
Hello Andy
Re: Angus Morison alias Macdhonilroy tenent at Dun Dorniceill, Strathmore. On searching the 1879 Reay Rentals, I find he was not a tenant the year earlier. However there was a George Morison who was the major tenant in 1789.
1789 STRATHMORE tenants:. Geo. Morison, £2 15. 10 ; Angus Roy, £1 19 2 ; Angus M'Kay, 18/4 ; John Mackay, 18/4 ; Hugh M'Angus,
Andy, would you have any info on this George Morison of Strathmore? As he was old enough to hold the largest tenancy it is possible this George was born in a similar time frame to Alexander and Angus and may even be a brother.
Donald NZ
Reply #94 on: Sunday 05 February 06 06:18 GMT (UK)
Hi Andy
Andy; Re: your posting of; #36 on: Wednesday 29 June 05 to Michael:
14/04/1778 Donald MacKay, alias Macrobmacemish,in Batlamhish and Elisabeth Mackintosh, alias ninhustianmacnishmaceniconil,in Arnoboll
This Elizabeth has to be sister to: Marion MacKintosh (in Arnoboll) alias ninhustianmacnishiceniconil of your #78 on: Monday 30 January 06 14:44 GMT, posting.
Both Marion and Elisabeth disclose through their marriage patronymics, a parentage of Hugh, Angus and John.
Donald NZ
From the foregoing - Search for further information on:
a) Donald Roy Morison father of Alexander born abt 1760 and Angus born abt 1763
b) Alexander Morison dalnaduin in Strathmore married Marion MacKintosh daughter of Hugh, son of Angus, son of John, son of Donald (in Arnoboll) on 07/06/1785
Confirm Marion’s alias: alias nin Hustianmacnishiceniconil.
Their known children are, Grizel, Hugh, Donald, John.
There is also a son George to locate, born abt 1796, he married Isabella Calder
The family were still living in Arnoboll in Sept, 1794, then apparently moved to Lettermore. By 1884 Alexander was living near Glasgow at Cumlodden, by Inveraray."
c) Angus Morison tenent at Dun Dorniceill, Strathmore and Janet Morison from Eddrachillis. They had a son Donald born 16/05/1790
d) George Morison the major Strathmore tenant in 1789. The tenants being: Geo. Morison, £2 15. 10 ; Angus Roy, £1 19 2 ; Angus M'Kay, 18/4 ; John Mackay, 18/4 ; Hugh M'Angus,
e) Elisabeth Mackintosh, sister to Alexander’s wife Marion. Elizabeth married Donald Mackay, alias Macrobmacemish, in Batlamhish as his first wife on 14/04/1778. They lived in Arnoboll through to 1782. I have their family but searching for info on her parents. Elisabeth may have died as Donald remarried in 1795.
