Some years ago, I found this note in a family Bible. It was written in pencil on a small piece of lined paper by my great-grandmother Elizabeth (Lizzie Smiley) MacAulay, wife of Angus MacAulay, I supp

Hi, Not directly linked to Islay but I am sure some may be interested in this programme by BBC Scotland (iPlayer) - Scotland: The Promised Land, the second episode - Homes for Highland Heroes, telling

This is the start of my Islay line. I have information on the next generation or two in most cases but would like to know if there are any current members. Mr. Houston has been most helpful, especialy

Hi Folks - Thank you for welcoming me into your group. My Great Grandfather was Duncan McDougall B April 1837 in Port Ellen, Islay. Died in Nelson, BC in 1907. His father was also Duncan McDougall. My

Just wondering if anyone else has a little Islay plaque like this one. At its widest, about 3 1/2 inches; 4 1/2 inches long. Painted on thin laminated? wood. No initials or signature. On the back is a

Interested in "Larrachaluil" (spelling uncertain). Located in the Oa, midway between Lurabus and Ballichatrigan. Found it mapped in Bartholemew's 1895 Atlas. Wonder whether anyone may know of this loc

The 1686 Tenants List for Islay has a reference to "Lagrevege and Inverloskane". Has anyone come across such a place (or places)? Would love to know the location. Any assistance much appreciated! Isab

Hi Everyone, Donald CAMPBELL (c.1761-1835) and Ann "Nancy" SINCLAIR (c.1765-1835) had the following children: i. James CAMPBELL (.1791-1836) married 1827 Ann MCLEAN (1800-1892) daughter of Lachland Mc

Hi Everyone I am also descended from a second Islay Campbell family. Alexander CAMPBELL (c, 1771- 1841) married 1796 Mary SINCLAIR (c.1778-1853), daughter of John Sinclair and Catherine McCuaig. They

1841 in Kilchoman. Archibald 40 Ann 30 with children Flora and Mary. 1841 they all live wth Ann's parents Donald and Catherine McEachearn and 2 of her sisters. Further census available.. Archibald bor

Hi Everyone I am also descended from a second Islay Campbell family. Alexander CAMPBELL (c, 1771- 1841) married 1796 Mary SINCLAIR (c.1778-1853), daughter of John Sinclair and Catherine McCuaig. They

I have reached a brick wall with my ancestor Flora Keith. I have a baptismal record for Janet McFadgen Apr 18 1805 stating her father's name as John McFadean and place of birth as Knock. A previous in

Hello Listers My Islay names are Coll ( Colin) Lamont born about 1786 (at Portnellen, Kilmeny) in Islay. His parents were Donald Lamont and Janet McKechnie/McEachern. Coll Lamont was a dancing master

No, PAF5 will not run on Win10. I solved this problem by creating a Virtual Windows XP computer in the Win10 computer. That is to say, a friend created one for me. I did look at AQ but I didn't like s

James Gilchrist and Ann Calder, both born Islay, are my 3rd great grandparents. I am descended from their daughter Margaret and Donald Carmichael. Margaret was born on Islay. I always heard that Donal

Hi Harry, Allan, I have been "researching" my GGrandmother Jane McAulay, born Portnahaven 1828. I have come across a couple of links with the McCalmans. A Mary McAulay married a Hugh McCalman on 27/12

Here is the original spreadsheet of Islay researchers Johan & I produced a good few years ago Regards Iain

Did anyone have Islay ancestors who settled in Ballantrae, Ontario? I have an old postcard for the first person to reply. Cheers, Sue Visser

my Grannie, Jessie minnie jane Davidson b.26th oct 1890 Port Ellen her mother my great grannie Jessie Campbell b17th march 1857 Kildalton (born illegitimate as Mcdougall) Jessie Campbells mother Jane

I’d appreciate some advice from others who have gone before me on this. I have resisted upgrading from Win7 out of fear that some (all?) of my old software would not work under Win10. I’m being forced