Duke of Argyll Inhabitants 1792

[Forfarian]

My reference to the map was in connection to Taychroman.

My reply was directed at bagpipe, who said that (s)he had not located Largymore. I merely offered a selection of places named Largymore or Largiemore for him/her to consider.

[Askomil]

My reply was also directed at Bagpipe. I was merely offering more information on the older map which provides information on who owned the various places.

[bagpipe]

Thank you both for helpful maps and clarification.
Kilchenzie is near Darlochan, where I think the other MacConachy's live.

2 questions:
Is it likely that there are any papers relating to tenants at Taychroman?
Is it possible to go further back with the Campbeltown McConnachy line?

[bagpipe]

There are a couple of Alexander births around the right dates.

I have read that the population of Killean grew from 1780 to 1820 approx. Does anyone know why this was?

Also, has anyone come across Duncan as an alternative to McConnachy?

[Askomil]

Also, has anyone come across Duncan as an alternative to McConnachy?

I understand that in Gaelic 'Mac Dhonnchaidh' is Son of Duncan, so it is possible that the surname became Duncan or Duncanson.

[bagpipe]

I have also come across McDuncan in old records. Not easy to distinguish the gaelic from it anglicisation perhaps?

[bagpipe]

In 1855 there were McConachies at Achafarick. I have not yet found this on 1777 map. Does anyone know where it is please?

[Askomil]

In 1855 there were McConachies at Achafarick. I have not yet found this on 1777 map. Does anyone know where it is please?

Could it be Achafarick, just above North Beachmore at the bottom of Page 1 of RHP4300 Plan of parishes of Killean & Kilchenzie 1777? Also, the same name is listed in the Explanatory Table on Page 2 of same Plan - above the name North Beachmore. The pagination of this map could depend how you have printed it perhaps.

[bagpipe]

Thank you. That must be it. Was it in the Duke's census and if so who lived there? The reference is to an incident at Taychroman in Angus Martin ' Kintyre the hidden past'.Duncan McC 21 and Archibald, cottar of Achafarick; they spoke gaelic.

Some further thoughts:

there is a Buie surname; something to do with yellow hair. Lochbuie, I suppose, must be a similar use.

Duncan (according to Martin) is anglicisation of a gaelic form of McConachy and suggests probably Irish roots, which fits with the wider family story.

The 1777 map is so good. thank you for pointing me to it and for your help with interpretation.