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From: JANET TRAIL <>
Subject: MacDonalds of Ulva/Mull
Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2006 14:02:34 +0000 (GMT)


Hi Listers

I'm new to this way of finding out my family history so please bear
with me.

I'm trying to track down birth and death information on my ancestor
Ronald MacDonald (born around 1817) who married Betsy (or Betty) Fraser
on 1/1/1867. Can only find him on 1881 and 1871 census and is listed
as having 2 brothers - Alexander (born around 1823) who married Janet
MacGregor and Donald MacDonald (no marriage details found). Alexander
was listed as being born on Ulva (1861 Census) but Ronald and Donald were
born at Kilninian, Mull.

I have details of the children from both marriages but cannot find
any of them on 1891 or 1901 census so I think some of them moved from
Mull. I know that Ronald MacDonald died and was buried on Mull before
1906 as I have a newspaper clipping of his daughter Mary MacDonald's
wedding notice which states this. However, I have not yet been able to
find any records of when/where any of these people died and of any records
of burial.

Any information would be very much appreciated as I am hoping to
travel to Mull during the summer months to find out more.

Many thanks.

Jan

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