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From: Dixie Cutler <>
Subject: Re: [SCT-ISLAY] McPherson family
Date: Fri, 02 Aug 2002 20:18:58 -0700
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Hi List,
An interesting message. But, as a mother and grandmother, I DO hope
young Dugald (age 11) was not immediately made the official taster as
well as owner!
And, while my ancestors make me a Bowmore drinker, I happily salute
Laphroig (a grand malt and my daughter's best friend's choice).
Dixie Cutler

wrote:
>
> Hello Peter,
> Your Margaret Johnstone b. 1803 is my 1st cousin four times removed. I would
> be interested in knowing your path of descent from her.
> Sheila Kronenberger
>
> In a message dated 7/20/2002 1:25:23 AM, writes:
>
> << Thank you Ted, Finlay, and Sue for your assistance with the McPhersons.
>
> I was aware that a Johnston family owned the Laphroaig distillery, my
> favourite malt, and it is of great interest to know that they have a
> connection to the McPhersons. The Laphroaig history, as you probably know,
> notes a Donald Johnston who bought out his brother in 1836 and so became the
> first sole owner of Laphroaig. Donald died in 1847 and was succeeded by his
> son Dugald then aged 11. I suppose that the connection between Margaret
> Johnston baptised 1803, who married Donald McPherson, and Donald Johnston is
> rather distant.
>
> Thank you all for your help
>
> Peter Matthews
> >>
>
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