Discover Scottish Land Records - on Youtube for 1 week only
Sue Visser
An excellent presentation:
Found on genealogy a la carte on Facebook: https://genealogyalacarte.ca/?p=32946&fbclid=IwAR09PqP3te-SvkL-RbjHH9ywgzZe4dsOdAh1YhVVaVCUWbzm-s9SQ5SC764
On YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBDpAr-mm-0
Not specifically just Islay.
Happy hunting,
Sue Visser
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Re: Late notice - this morning if you can watch it
Susan Bourne
Just watching YouTube now from Australia. It is of interest to me as my GGG Grandfather Robert Cross, was a Factor on the Islay Estate (not sure what dates) and he also farmed at Ballymartin on Islay. He died in 1859. His father Alexander Cross was the owner of Alexander Cross & Sons, Seed Merchants Gallowgate.
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On 31 Aug 2020, at 1:05 am, Allison Akgungor <allison@akgungor.com> wrote:
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Re: Late notice - this morning if you can watch it
Allison Akgungor
Thanks so much for alerting us to this, Sue.
That was a very interesting presentation. Allison Akgungor
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Re: Late notice - this morning if you can watch it
M E Fuller
Thank you. Potato famine history could be a real day brightener here in the U.S.
On Sun, Aug 30, 2020, 7:16 AM Sue Visser <genealgal2@...> wrote:
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Late notice - this morning if you can watch it
Sue Visser
With COVID19, the Islay Book Festival has morphed to an
online version. This morning (my apology for the late notice) Jim Hunter
will be speaking about his book about the story of Scotland’s forgotten potato
famine which ravaged island communities in 1846.
It starts in 2 hours (10AM Ontario time) - you can watch
it directly from our YouTube channel by following this link: https://youtu.be/91snrGTzJTE
Sue
Visser
PS: I
didn’t know about the YouTube version until just now. Here’s the original
sign up ttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jim-hunter-insurrection-tickets-112358577530?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=reminder_attendees_48hour_email&utm_term=eventname&ref=eemaileventremind
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The Islay Sessions
Sue Visser
Just as we’re experiencing, Islay too is dealing with COVID19 life
changes. Cancellations of activities such as The Islay Sessions is an
example. However that cloud has a silver lining – have fun listening to a
former “Sessioner” Fraser Ian in Back to Islay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSkNHR0kGgI&feature=youtu.be
Sue Visser
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Re: Ancestry news
Sharee Hughes
I have a friend who works for ancestry and I asked him what difference it would make. He said ancestry has been sold several times over the years and he doesm't think it will make any difference.
On Wed, Aug 5, 2020, 5:54 PM Lola Cook <lola.cook@...> wrote:
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Re: Ancestry news
Wow! Getting too big for their britches, I fear!
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On Aug 5, 2020, at 1:18 PM, Sue Visser <genealgal2@...> wrote:
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Re: Ancestry news
Allan Moore
Yes I am sure they will be interested but 23&me would have been a better fit for Medical DNA results. “It has spent more than $1 billion this year investing in drugs that target high cholesterol, kidney disease in children and devices for diabetes patients.”
On Aug 5, 2020, at 2:18 PM, Sue Visser <genealgal2@...> wrote:
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Ancestry news
Sue Visser
Not good news I fear. And I suspect Ancestry will be more expensive
(and out of my budget!) in the not so distant future .... and I’ll bet they’re
delighted to be able to access all those Ancestry DNA results too.
Sue Visser
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Re: Books by Scott Buie
Sue Visser
Scott Buie was a member of SCT-ISLAY but I don’t know if he’s still
around. Back then, his email was jsbuie@...
There is a Facebook page called Isle of Jura – perhaps some help
there?
Since you have North Carolina interest, perhaps Argyll Colony Plus can
help. https://theargyllcolonyplus.org/publications/
Happy hunting!
Sue Visser
From: Chris MacDougall
Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2020 12:10 PM
To: Islay@scotland-genealogy.groups.io
Subject: [Islay] Books by Scott Buie Hi everyone,
I am wondering if anyone knows of a way that I could purchase a copy of the
book called "The People of the Parish of Jura," written by Scott Buie.
It used to be available in some locations, but a recent search hasn't
turned up any results.
I ask because of my hope that there may be some further hints in the book
regarding the multiple McDougald families that went to North Carolina, as well
as those who stayed longer on the Isle.
Any information or suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Many thanks and all the best,
Chris
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Re: Books by Scott Buie
J LOCHRIDGE
C&E Roy Bookshop in Bowmore may be able to help
You will find it on a google search
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Books by Scott Buie
Chris MacDougall
Hi everyone, I am wondering if anyone knows of a way that I could purchase a copy of the book called "The People of the Parish of Jura," written by Scott Buie. It used to be available in some locations, but a recent search hasn't turned up any results. I ask because of my hope that there may be some further hints in the book regarding the multiple McDougald families that went to North Carolina, as well as those who stayed longer on the Isle. Any information or suggestions are greatly appreciated. Many thanks and all the best, Chris
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Important Alert - Ancestry to Remove DNA Matches soon
Jeanette Kennedy
Just a heads up that Ancestry is going to remove DNA matches below 8cM by early August. Here is an article a cousin on another mailing list forwarded which is very helpful in explaining it all and what to do:
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gift idea???
Sue Visser
Is your family stuck on what to get you for your birthday or
Christmas? Or perhaps you’re trying to find the perfect gift for someone
who is “into” genealogy and Scotland just like you? This might be your
ideal gift....
EGift vouchers are now available for purchase at ScotlandsPeople! At
scotlandspeople.gov.uk go to “buy credits, eGift vouchers and digital
images”.
Happy hunting!
Sue Visser
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Re: Sinclair tree of Jack Puttenham's Islay ancestry chart
Embleton House
I am so glad you told me this. I am having the same problem multiple files all created in Family tree maker for past 35 years and I do no know how to intergrade them to one file. Nor did I know what program to seek out capable of doing that. Is it expensive? My niece uses ancestry but they always want money of course. OK I am off to look at your file now.
Sincerely Faith
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From: Islay@Scotland-Genealogy.groups.io <Islay@Scotland-Genealogy.groups.io> On Behalf Of Chas Houston
Sent: June 15, 2020 4:13 AM To: Islay@Scotland-Genealogy.groups.io Subject: Re: [Islay]Sinclair tree of Jack Puttenham's Islay ancestry chart
Hi Ken, Thanks for the info and the correction. Sorry, as per my reply to Flora, I should have read the report generated by my genealogy program I have John Campbell died 1834, most likely from a family member, and I have no DOB for him just an "abt 1783" and my report generator took that as the actual date of birth of death and calcuated an age for him based on 1783, He could have been any age probably between 50 and 65. In case it may help others using Famliy Tree Maker:- I have over 250,000 folk in my family trees database and unfortunately I have had to change genealogy tree programs to cope with the large numbers and lost many sources in the transistions due to each programs differences in the GED file info they could cope with. I am currently using Rootsmagic which is the only program which would take in a native Family Tree Maker ".ftm" file, the FTM program having given up on trying to create large GED files. Regards Charles MacFadyen Houston b 1943 Govan. With my main Islay connections as:- McFadyen, Taylor, Beaton, McArthur, Carmichael & McLachlan. Charles, This long tree ties together several mini-trees I have been working on for decades. I want to be very careful before making any merges.Please advise the List of your source(s) for this information.One initial question is in the snipped section below, specifically " John CAMPBELL ... was born in 1768. He was born about 1783 ... He died in 1834 at the age of 51." Which is the correct birth year?By the way, Chinguacousy (no q) is in Peel County.Ken Harrison
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Re: Campbell tree from Jack Puttenham's Islay ancestry chart
Lorne & Susan Campbell
Hi Everyone,
Dugald Campbell, above, and his spouse relocated from Campbeltown to Giol, Islay around 1804. Sons John and Alexander appear to have been baptized in Campbeltown. Does anyone know why they relocated to Islay? Better circumstances? More opportunity? Economic improvements? Were there other Campbell siblings/families who migrated to Islay at well.? Thank you. Lorne
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Re: Sinclair tree of Jack Puttenham's Islay ancestry chart
Chas Houston <cmcfhouston@...>
Hi Ken, Thanks for the info and the correction.
Sorry, as per my reply to Flora, I should have read the report
generated by my genealogy program I have John Campbell died 1834, most likely from a family member, and I have no DOB for him just an "abt 1783" and my report generator took that as the actual date of birth of death and calcuated an age for him based on 1783, He could have been any age probably between 50 and 65. In case it may help others using Famliy Tree Maker:- I have over 250,000 folk in my family trees database and unfortunately I have had to change genealogy tree programs to cope with the large numbers and lost many sources in the transistions due to each programs differences in the GED file info they could cope with. I am currently using Rootsmagic which is the only program which would take in a native Family Tree Maker ".ftm" file, the FTM program having given up on trying to create large GED files. Regards Charles MacFadyen Houston b 1943 Govan. With my main Islay connections as:- McFadyen, Taylor, Beaton, McArthur, Carmichael & McLachlan. Charles,This long tree ties together several mini-trees I have been working on for decades. I want to be very careful before making any merges. Please advise the List of your source(s) for this information. One initial question is in the snipped section below, specifically " John CAMPBELL ... was born in 1768. He was born about 1783 ... He died in 1834 at the age of 51." Which is the correct birth year? By the way, Chinguacousy (no q) is in Peel County. Ken Harrison
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Re: Campbell tree from Jack Puttenham's Islay ancestry chart
Flora MacAffer
Thank you.
Flora - in sunny Islay.
From: Islay@Scotland-Genealogy.groups.io <Islay@Scotland-Genealogy.groups.io> on behalf of Chas Houston <cmcfhouston@...>
Sent: 14 June 2020 18:29 To: Islay@Scotland-Genealogy.groups.io <Islay@Scotland-Genealogy.groups.io> Subject: Re: [Islay] Campbell tree from Jack Puttenham's Islay ancestry chart Hi Flora,
Sorry. I should have read the report generated by my genealogy program more closely. Dugald died bef April 1851 and my report generator took that as the date of death and calcuated an age for him based on 1851, Seems he died between June 1841 and April 1851 at Giol. Thank you for the DOB corrections. I used Alexander Campbell's place of birth as given as "the Oa" on the 1851 & 1861 Censuses. I see he later gave it as Campeltown on the 1871 Census where he is a farmer at Killeyan, Oa. I have changed his POB to Campeltown. Regards from sunny Scotland Charles - Edinburgh. ==================
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Re: Campbell tree from Jack Puttenham's Islay ancestry chart
Chas Houston <cmcfhouston@...>
Hi Flora,
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Sorry. I should have read the report generated by my genealogy program more closely. Dugald died bef April 1851 and my report generator took that as the date of death and calcuated an age for him based on 1851, Seems he died between June 1841 and April 1851 at Giol. Thank you for the DOB corrections. I used Alexander Campbell's place of birth as given as "the Oa" on the 1851 & 1861 Censuses. I see he later gave it as Campeltown on the 1871 Census where he is a farmer at Killeyan, Oa. I have changed his POB to Campeltown. Regards from sunny Scotland Charles - Edinburgh. ==================
On 14-Jun-20 5:31 PM, Flora MacAffer wrote:
Chas Houston
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