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From: "Margaret Harris" <>
Subject: Re: [SCT-ISLAY] Leaving for Islay Sept. 10th
Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2006 15:06:13 -0400
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October 15th

Dear Nancy et al.
Well I'm back fro my trip to Islay. I was there for a week and just
missed you by a day Nancy. I missed my train connection out of
Manchester and then missed the bus to Kennacraig-took a later one and
spent the night in Tarbet. I loved Islay and did lots of walking since I
had no car. Spent time with the ladies of the Family History Society and
got a few leads.I walked aound the farms at Eallabus,saw Lintmill Croft
and Waukmill both which had been rented out to McLartys at onr time.
Next time I go I will rent a car so I can see some of the coastal
regions. I did have a lovely walk to Kildalton one day with a couple of
rides from locals.
I found that McLarty is not a known name on the island, therefore
everyone has left or died long ago. What I did find interesting is that
there are McLartys ont eh mainland of Kintyre so that will be some more
research.
Using George Blacks book of Scottish surnames I have seen how far back
the name actually goes. Also found in this book information about the
name Love which will assist in tracing Mary Love. She probably didi not
come from Islay, probably the mainland in Argyll or Bute. How they met
is another story.
I am feeling abit overwhelmed information wise but will get back on
track soon.I am trying to figure out just who all the McLartys on Islay
were-other than our immediate ancestors. Any ideas?
I loved the island,the people were wonderful and friendly,the
scenary spectacular and great food. I would like to go back in a couple
of years and spend some time in Kintyre

Hope you are well-I have over 200 photos!

Peggy

>>> "Nancy A. MacLarty" <> 09/03/06 4:57 PM >>>
I am finally getting to Scotland and Islay this September. Does anyone

have any hints as to where to look for any details on ancestry besides

the Family History Centre? My people were from the Bowmore/Killarrow
area.

Thanks to Sue Visser, I have the map of Islay that I sent for (Ranger
60) which shows every bump, rock, old farm, etc. on the Island.
Gartloist, Ealabus and Earabus are all mentioned in the research I have

done as well as Islay House and all are noted on the map.

Nancy MacLarty (British Columbia)


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