Oliver Family - Berriedale
James Oliver (b. 3 Oct 1784 in Hopkirk, Roxburgh, Scotland) had a son, Alexander. Alexander Oliver was the sheep manager at Old Hall. He was born 1814 and died 1879. He served Donald Horne for 39 years as shepherd at Langwell Estates, Berriedale.

Oliver Family Berriedale - Berriedale
OLIVER James (b.3.Oct 1784) I am adirect descendant of above through Elizabeth OLIVER c.5.8.1821 m James HELM @ Berriedale 29.3.1839 and whose children 8 of 12 came to New Zealand from Isle of Skye.Love to make contact Lesley

Sutherland - Berriedale - Berriedale
Looking for information on Elizabeth Sutherland b. 1840, parents James and Elizabeth.

Manson from Berriedale - Berriedale
I am researching the families of William MANSON and Ann GAIR/GARE who married in Berriedale about 1800. Thank you.

John Campbell & Janet Sutherland - Berriedale
John Campbell (b. c. 1796) & Janet Sutherland (b. c. 1797) were the parents of George Campbell (b. c. 1826) m. Catherine Bain; and Janet Campbell (b. c. 1820) m. Robert Gunn. Need parents for both John Campbell and Janet Sutherland.

Berriedale - Berriedale
I am also searching the family of William Manson and Ann Gare/Gair . The only thing I have been able to find is the birthdate of William.

Ruggs from Olrig. - Bower
My great grandfather Hugh Young married Elizabeth Manson in Edinburgh in 1882. Her father James Manson was already dead . I believe her great grandparents were James Manson and Eliza Rugg of Caithness. They were married at Olrig Caithnessin 1782. Is anyone else researching these names in the Thurso area ?

Henry Downer - Braemore
I am looking for any information of Henry Downer born in Braemore in 1830, son of Charles and Elizabeth Fanny Downer (nee Gange).

Edward Mouland - Braemore
Seeking info. on Edward Mouland d1683 Braemore married Jane? children Jane, Edward,John,Margaret,Mary,Susanna

Simpson, Water (s), Swanson, Rosie - Canisbay
Looking for anyone with connections to the Simpsons of Canisbay, Caithness area. Many of the Simpson's are connected to the Waters, Swanson's, and the Rosie's. These families tended to migrate back and forth from Caithness to the Orkney Isle.

Re Library & Reading Room - Castletown
From Cassells Gazetteer c1896 Castletown N Caith NB : 1891 Population : 979 - Has a library and reading room.

Helen Levack - Castletown
I'm looking for the siblings or forebearers of Helen Levack, born in Castletown around 1790, married to John Mowat (of Canisbay) and emmigrated to Ontario Canada. Thanks

Sutherland - Dunbeath
Interested to hear from anyone who thinks they may have a connection to a James and Helen(Ellen)Sutherland who were crofters at Achavroal(Achavrole)from around 1870 until 1935 when their son Adam died.

RAE - Dunnet
Looking for info on Alexander b 1846; Jane b Feb 1848; Martha b May 1849; Jessie b Sep 1850; Thomas b Oct 1851; William b Aug 1853; Elizabeth b Jun 1855; Helen Ann b Apr 1859 and Mary b Jan 1861 - Children of Thomas Rae and Isabella OliverRAE

Looking for Baikie and Banks - Dunnet
Hi, I'm looking for information about Christina BAIKIE who married William Banks on 13 Jan 1865, in Brough, Dunnet, Caithness, Scotland. My mum might be their grand daugher - if they moved to Aberdeen and had a son, James Banks. Thanks for any info.

Jack family in Caithness - Halkirk
William Jack, born 1836, Westfield, Halkirk, and died 1911 in Knockglass, Halkirk. He married Helen Taylor in 1869, daughter of John Taylor and Isabella Murray. She was born 1842 in Greenland, Dunnet. Their son, William Jack, was my maternal grandfather.

Olrig(thurso) - Halkirk
i am looking for any information re margaret munro re gunn or anne macpherson re swanson both as far as i know were in or around olrig(1890) caithness my g.g grandfather was called gilchrist(mother's side)

rosie - John o' Groats
this name is conected to my family tree,along with dunnet , williamson from canisbay

Alchersone Alsherson Alexander Bremner - Keiss
Looking for details of Alchersone/Alsherson/ Alexander and Bremner families from Caithness, particularly those with links to Watten, Thurso and Keiss. My 3Xgt grandfather was married as David Alchersone to Elizabeth Bremner in Canisbay Kirk in 1849, both are buried at Keiss Cemetery under the surname Alexander. Their son Andrew Bremner Alexander emmigrated to Australia around 1880 and settled in Balmain NSW with his wife Elizabeth McWhirter of Colmonell Ayr who he married in Edinburgh in 1880.

Sutherland - Latheron

Levack Family - Latheron
Searching for the forebears or siblings of Kenneth Levack born Latheron 1846.

sutherland/ferguson - Latheron
looking for ann sutherland who married william ferguson in or around 1841

latheron - Latheron
seeking descendants of Kenneth and Margaret Levack - London - uncle and aunt of Rachel Ann Levack - their daughter Maggie married Allan Duncan 1903 Hackney.

Adamson - Latheron
Im searching for details of my Great Grandfather, Robert Adamson,born in Latheron in early 1851. Also details required on his father James Adamson,(My Great,Great Grandfather born in Latheron 19/11/1822.James was 78 years old & still living in Latheron in 1901.He was married to Elizabeth (Anderson) in Wick on 01/03/1850.

campbell - Latheron
Searching for descendants of John Campbell born Dunbeath 1812 & Elizabeth Young born Dores Invernesshire

Poulson - Latheron
Elizabeth Polson married to John Chalmers. both born late 18th century. 9 recorded children. father of Elizabeth named William Poulson born 1750.

BREMNER FAMILY OF MYRELAND - Myrelandhorn
My gggrandmother Helen Bremner was born in Myreland in 1797 i would be grateful for any information on the family and any information on where i could obtain a photograph. She was married to Donald Mckay in Thrumster in 1831

Mann/Leith - Myrelandhorn
Looking for info on Thomas Mann and Elspeth Leith who married Feb 16 1727 . William Leith the father was from Myreland and The Mann family came from Keiss. I am trying especially to find the birthdate of William. Thankyou

Margaret frasor - Reay
Hi all Looking for any info on Margaret frasor she married Gilbert MacIntyre in Chilsey in 1858. gilbert was a school teacher in Kilninver Argyll. He died young and margaret moved back to reay.

Lawson Brydon MacDonald - Reay
William Elder Lawson married Jessie Brydon at Reay 11.5.1876 He was agamekeeper at Broubster Shurrey estates, she was from the Brydon family Strathnaver area, hill shepherd from Tweedsmuir c.1840's.

REAY - Reay
Hi to Anybody living in REAY. I'm so keen to trace the name of my family namesake so your town/village seems as goood a place as any to start.Could anybody willing to help me out here please contact me trhrough Curiousfox,Many Thanks Bill

Mackay - Reay
I am searching for relatives from Reay - Mackay. My g grandmother was Catherine Mowat nee Mackay. Her siblings were John, Ramsay Maule, Ann, David, David William, Janet and Margaret (Maggie Millar)

Donald MacKay - Reay
Looking for info on Donald Mackay, (wife possibly Jean Mackay?) and daughter Catherine (b. c. 1818) who married Henry Stewart in Edinburgh in 1846.

ANGUS - Reay
William ANGUS (1786-1869) was possibly born in Reay as son of John ANGUS and Margaret SWANSON. He married Isabella HENDERSON in 1828 in Thurso where they had one son, Donald. William eas a school teacher in Thurso.

Mackays of Yellow Moss, Reay - Reay
Looking for any relatives of Thomas Mackay born C1801 in Reay(son of John Mckay and Isabella McPherson). He married Christian/Christina Sutherland Born C1808( daughter of David Sutherland and Elizabeth),in Dunreay 1826.Children were David b1833,Isabel b1828, Sinclair b1828,David b1829,George b1831,Eliza b 1836,Neil b 1838,Jane b 1840,Niel b 1842, Helen b 1844 and Williaminna b 1848.I am a descendant of Son David married Isabella Henderson and moved with his family to Riverton New Zealand in 1857. The last mention that I have of the Mackays in Yellowmoss Reay is the 1891 Census which lists Eliza aged 52 and Grandson Sinclair Jack aged 25. I am keen to connect with any descendants who have stayed in Scotland especially in Reay.

David Brodie of Sarclet - Sarclet
Would appreciate any background to Captain David Brodie who was one of the developers with John Sinclair of Sarclet as a fishing village in the early 1800s. He was originally from Morayshire but apparently remained in Caithness for some years thereafter and may have connections with other Brodies living in the County

donald mckay - Thrumster
married helen bremner in thrumster in 1831.their first child was catharine and she was born in caithness in 1833 followed by a son alexander in 1835 but i do not know if the family was still in caithness then. family next heard of in old machar aberdeen at alexanders wedding in 1859

MacKay family - Thurso
John MacKay 1745 Calgarie,son Joseph chr. Thurso 1792.Both emigrated to Ballintra, Donegal, Ireland C.1794.

Johnstone Family of Thurso - Thurso
George Urquhart married Margaret Johnstone, bn 20.04.1880 at Thurso, Caithness. She died 18.07.1963 at Clashandoran, Beauly. Margaret's parents were William Johnstone and Christina Georgeson, siblings were William, Donald, Christina, Donaldina, Sarah and she also had a half sister, Janet. Can anyone tell me any more about the family?

Neil McLeod/MacLeod - Thurso
Looking for Neil McLeod/MacLeod from Thurso, Caithness. Not sure when born, but he married Ann McKay/MacKay and they had a son John in 1871.

Shearer Research - Thurso
Looking for William Shearer b.abt 1812 Thurso d.1887 New Zealand & Family. Thanks Gary

Sutherland Family - Thurso
I am looking for further information on a John Sutherland. The information I have is that he was born in 1700, he was married to Christian Sutherland, (Nee Manson) who was born in 1704 and they had a son called Hector born about 1726. He married a Barbara Riess, they may have settled in Olrig near Thurso in Caithness.

Sutherland - Thurso
Seeking information on great grandfather/mother who lived at 7 Janet Street. Donald Sutherland was a veternarian who lived in the home until death in 1923. His wife Margaret Campbell Shearer lived in the home until death in 1920. I am descended from their daughter Elizabeth (1880-1959) who married David Gardner of Glasgow. Seeking to share family information on the Sutherland and Shearer branches.

Wm Swanson in Thurso 1788 - Thurso
Looking for any information relating to William Swanson, "shoemaker in town" of Thurso in Caithness, Scotland; father of twin sons William and David by Mary Gunn who were baptised on 27 April 1788. Have details of descendents through the younger William who moved to Aberdeen, marrying Agnes Bain at Old Machar on 1-Jan-1828.

Abby - Thurso
The 1861 census records Christina Abby as coming from the Olrig area and family legend has it that she came from Thurso/Wick. She was born about 1829 and married John Aitken in Glasgow about 1855 and left for Australia in the 1860s. Any information on Christina, her relatives and forebears would be welcome, plus advice as to how she might have travelled from Caithness to Glasgow in the 1850s.

Gow/Mill - Thurso
I am searching for information on the family of a Donald Gow who was born 1 Jun 1790 in Thurso and died Sept 29, 1875 in Halkirk Village. His wife was Catherine Mill (b: Feb 4, 1797 in Olrig and D. May 19, 1875in Halkirk). His parents were Francis Gow and Catherine Manson(?).

John Geddis Alexander - Thurso
I am looking for relatives or aquaintances of John Geddis Alexander born 1931. He was married whilst living in Thurso but I am unaware of whom to. He had a step-son named John, and 4 children named Elizabeth, Andrea, Audrey and William. He also had brothers named Jack and Donny. He had connections with the Pentland Football Club. He was in Thurso in the 50's and until the mid 60's-1970.

ANGUS - Thurso
Donald ANGUS(1843-?)was born in Thurso to William ANGUS (1780-1869) and Isabella HENDERSON. Donald married Margaret MANSON (1841-1879) in 1868 in Edinburugh and had issue of Christine (1869), Isabella(1871), Margaret Jane (1872), Elizabeth Ann (1873), Christine (1875)and William (1877) before Margaret died in 1879 in West Harlepool, Durham. Only the youngest two children, Christine and William, survived infancy.

Gilbertson Davidson - Thurso
trying to get info on David Gilbertson b1822/3 thurso and his wife Isabella Davidson, they emigrated to New Zealand ( I think David built and sailed his own boat coming via Australia) I think his parents were Joseph Gilbertson and Margaret Smith. Middle names of children incl Mowat and Polson. Any help would be very much appreciated.

Dead Fisherman - Thurso East
My ancestor James Manson was born in Thurso about 1839 . He was a fisherman who was dead before 1882 . Does anyone have any information on James Manson son of William Manson and Helen Mill who was born in 1840?