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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Robert Calder McMillan

    Robert married Janet Legett [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John McMillan was born on 1 Aug 1898 in Clachan, Argyll, Scotland, UK (son of Donald McMillan and Betsy Mathieson); died on 6 Mar 1970 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Clachan churchyard (new), Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: 1914, Clachan, Argyll, Scotland, UK; apprentice gardener
    • Occupation: 1931, Clachan, Argyll, Scotland, UK; Postmaster
    • Residence: 1931, Clachan, Argyll, Scotland, UK; Post Office

    Notes:

    British Army WWI Pension Records 1914-1920
    shows he lived in Clachan and was an apprentice gardener. He is though reported as having been 17 yeares old in 1914 when he joined up!

    John married Annie Calder on 4 Dec 1931 in Clachan, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Annie (daughter of Robert Calder and Christina MacLachlan) was born in 1902 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 18 Oct 1990 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Clachan churchyard (new), Argyll, Scotland, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Annie Calder was born in 1902 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK (daughter of Robert Calder and Christina MacLachlan); died on 18 Oct 1990 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Clachan churchyard (new), Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1931, Clachan, Argyll, Scotland, UK; Temperance Inn

    Notes:

    Married:
    Witnesses Angus MacDonald and Barbara Black

    They did run the shop/post office in Clachan and also started the filling station.

    Children:
    1. Donald McMillan
    2. 1. Robert Calder McMillan


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Donald McMillan was born on 18 Apr 1856 in Clachan, Argyll, Scotland, UK (son of John McMillan and Grace Stewart); died on 24 Mar 1910 in Clachan, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Clachan churchyard (old), Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: 1871; drainer
    • Occupation: 1881, Clachan, Argyll, Scotland, UK; shoemaker
    • Occupation: 1891, Clachan, Argyll, Scotland, UK; shoemaker
    • Occupation: 1901, Clachan, Argyll, Scotland, UK; shoemaker
    • Occupation: 1910; agricultural estate workman

    Notes:

    1871 census Kilcalmonell Clachan Village Achavlaid House
    John Mcmillan 44 Born Island of Barra Taylor
    Grace Mcmillan 49 Born Clachan
    Donald Mcmillan 15 Born Clachan Occupation: Drainer
    Mary Mcmillan 12 Born Clachan
    Margard Mcmillan 10 Born Clachan
    William Mcmillan 7 Born Clachan

    1881 census Kilcalmonell Clachan Village
    Name: Donald McMillan
    Age: 24
    Estimated birth year: abt 1857
    Relationship: Head
    Gender: Male
    Where born: Kilcalmonell G, Argyll
    Registration Number: 516/1
    Registration district: Kilcalmonell
    Civil parish: Kilcalmonell
    County: Argyll
    Address: Clachan
    Occupation: Shoemaker


    1891 census Kilcalmonell Clachan Village
    Name: Donald McMillan
    Age: 34
    Estimated birth year: abt 1857
    Relationship: Head
    Gender: Male
    Where born: Kilcalmonell, Argyleshier
    Registration Number: 516/1
    Registration district: Kilcalmonell
    Civil parish: Kilcalmonell
    County: Argyll
    Address: Village
    Occupation: Shoemaker


    Died:
    Informant Annie McKenzie inmate

    Donald married Betsy Mathieson on 20 May 1896 in Tarbert, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Betsy (daughter of Angus Mathieson and Catherine MacCallum) was born on 11 Feb 1867 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 7 Dec 1939 in Clachan, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Clachan churchyard (old), Argyll, Scotland, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Betsy Mathieson was born on 11 Feb 1867 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK (daughter of Angus Mathieson and Catherine MacCallum); died on 7 Dec 1939 in Clachan, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Clachan churchyard (old), Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: 1896; Housekeeper
    • Residence: 1896, Tighnabruaich, Argyll, Scotland, UK

    Notes:

    1881 census
    Name: Betsy Mathieson
    Age: 14
    Estimated birth year: abt 1867
    Relationship: Servant
    Gender: Female
    Where born: Killean G, Argyll
    Registration Number: 519
    Registration district: Killean and Kilchenzie
    Civil parish: Killean and Kilchenzie
    County: Argyll
    Address: Killean Schoolhouse
    Occupation: Gen. Dom. Servant

    1891 census
    Name: Betsy Mathieson
    Age: 23
    Estimated birth year: abt 1868
    Relationship: Servant
    Gender: Female
    Where born: Killean, Argyllsh
    Registration Number: 516/1
    Registration district: Kilcalmonell
    Civil parish: Kilcalmonell
    County: Argyll
    Address: Clachan Parish Manse
    Occupation: Gen Serv Dom


    Died:
    Informant John McMillan son

    Notes:

    Married:
    1901 census Kilcalmonell Clachan Village (balinakill Estate)
    Donald Mcmillan 44 born Kilcalmonell, Argyll Occupation: Shoemaker
    Betsy Mcmillan 34 born Killean
    John Mcmillan 2 born Kilcalmonell
    Kate Mcmillan 1 born Kilcalmonell
    Maggie Mathieson 16 born Killean

    1911 census Kilcalmonell
    Clachan Village
    Betsy MacMillan 43 Widow born Killean (Gaelic + English)
    John MacMillan 12 son school (Gaelic + English)

    Children:
    1. 2. John McMillan was born on 1 Aug 1898 in Clachan, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 6 Mar 1970 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Clachan churchyard (new), Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    2. Catherine McMillan was born on 21 Jul 1899 in Clachan, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 24 Jun 1910 in Clachan, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Clachan churchyard (old), Argyll, Scotland, UK.

  3. 6.  Robert Calder was born on 4 Dec 1868 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died in Mar 1942 in Clachan, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Clachan churchyard (new), Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Notes:

    1891 census Killean and Kilchenzie Auchnabo
    Neil Calder 67 Tailor
    Janet Calder 62 (McGeachy)
    Donald Calder 33 Tailor
    Annie Calder 28 General Serv
    Robert Calder 22 Tailor
    Christina Calder 19 Pupil Teacher
    All born Killean and Kilchenzie

    Robert married Christina MacLachlan. Christina was born on 11 May 1874 in Kilmaillie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died in Jul 1948 in Clachan, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Clachan churchyard (new), Argyll, Scotland, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Christina MacLachlan was born on 11 May 1874 in Kilmaillie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died in Jul 1948 in Clachan, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Clachan churchyard (new), Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Notes:

    1881 census Kilmallie Camusnagaul House
    John McLachlan 75
    Betty McLachlan 58
    John McLachlan 35 son born Kilmallie Ardgour G, Argyll Shire Letter Carrier
    Jessie McLachlan 36 Son'S Wife born Kilmallie Blarnachllch G, (Cameron)
    Maggy McLachlan 10 Grandaughter Kilmallie Ardgour G, Argyll Shire mother Jessie father
    John McLachlan 8 Grandson Kilmallie Ardgour G, Argyll Shire mother Jessie father
    Christina McLachlan 7 Grandaughter Kilmallie Ardgour G, Argyll Shire mother Jessie father John
    Flora McLachlan 5 Grandaughter Kilmallie Ardgour G, Argyll Shire mother Jessie father
    Betty McLachlan 4 Grandaughter Kilmallie Ardgour G, Argyll Shire mother Jessie father
    Mary McLachlan 2 Grandaughter Kilmallie Ardgour G, Argyll Shire mother Jessie father
    Jessie McLachlan 7 Mo Grandaughter Kilmallie Ardgour G, Argyll Shire mother Jessie father
    Robert Nisbet 21 servant (o relation)
    Cate McLachlan 75 servant

    Notes:

    Married:
    1901 census Muasdale Village
    Robert Calder 32 born: Killean & Kilkenzie, taylor
    Christina Calder 26 born Kilmallie, Argyleshire
    Donald Mcinnes 62 Boarder
    Annie Robertson 32 visitor

    Children:
    1. 3. Annie Calder was born in 1902 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 18 Oct 1990 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Clachan churchyard (new), Argyll, Scotland, UK.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  John McMillan was born about 1837; and died.

    John married Grace Stewart on 26 Jun 1855 in Kilcalmonell And Kilberry, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Grace was born about 1833 in Kilcalmonell And Kilberry, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Grace Stewart was born about 1833 in Kilcalmonell And Kilberry, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.

    Notes:

    Married:
    1861 census Kilcalmonell Clachan Village
    John Mcmillan 24 born South Uist, Argyllshire Tailor Journeyman
    Grace Mcmillan 27 born Kilcalmonell, Argyllshire dressmaker
    Grace Mcmillan 9
    Donald Mcmillan 5
    Margaret Mcmillan 2

    1871 census Kilcalmonell Clachan Village Achavlaid House
    John Mcmillan 44 Born Island of Barra Taylor
    Grace Mcmillan 49 Born Clachan
    Donald Mcmillan 15 Born Clachan Occupation: Drainer
    Mary Mcmillan 12 Born Clachan
    Margard Mcmillan 10 Born Clachan
    William Mcmillan 7 Born Clachan

    Children:
    1. 4. Donald McMillan was born on 18 Apr 1856 in Clachan, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 24 Mar 1910 in Clachan, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Clachan churchyard (old), Argyll, Scotland, UK.

  3. 10.  Angus Mathieson was born on 1 Jun 1838 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 25 Jun 1838 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK (son of Archibald Mathieson and Mary MacPherson); died on 11 Oct 1878 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Alias: McMath
    • Occupation: Master tailor

    Notes:

    Source Marriage Certificate daughter Marjorie with Archibald Smith in 1895:
    Angus Mathieson was already deceased. He was a master Tailor.

    In 1851 they were living in the village of Barr:
    Archibald Matheson 52 born Campbeltown
    Mary Matheson 38 born Killean
    Archibald Matheson 14 born Killean
    Angus Matheson 12 born Killean
    Dugald Matheson 10 born Killean

    1861 Barr village
    Archibald Matheson 60 labourer born Killean
    Mary Matheson 49 born Killean
    Angus Matheson 23 born Paisley, Renfrewshire tailor
    Mary Matheson 5 born Killean

    Birth:
    The 1861 gives him as born Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK but he is definitely baptised in Killean as per OPR

    Angus married Catherine MacCallum on 24 Dec 1863 in Tayinloan, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Catherine (daughter of Neil MacCallum and Mary McConachie) was born on 14 Sep 1843 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 5 Sep 1886 in Muasdale, Argyll, Scotland, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Catherine MacCallum was born on 14 Sep 1843 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK (daughter of Neil MacCallum and Mary McConachie); died on 5 Sep 1886 in Muasdale, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Notes:

    Source Marriage Certificate daughter Marjorie with Archibald Smith in 1895:
    Catherine Mathieson born McCallum was already deceased. The father is named as John MCCallum here while all other documents state Neil McCallum as her father

    She died at age 43 in 1886 and her son Neil Mathieson (Tayinloan) was the informer

    Notes:

    Married:
    In 1851 they were living in the village of Barr:
    Archibald Matheson 52 born Campbeltown
    Mary Matheson 38 born Killean
    Archibald Matheson 14 born Killean
    Angus Matheson 12 born Killean
    Dugald Matheson 10 born Killean

    1861 Barr village
    Archibald Matheson 60 labourer born Killean
    Mary Matheson 49 born Killean
    Angus Matheson 23 born Paisley, Renfrewshire tailor
    Mary Matheson 5 born Killean

    Source Marriage certificate
    In 1863 Angus was a Tailor and living at Barr
    Catherine was 18 years old in 1863 and lived at Rhunahaorine, Kintyre, Argyll, UK
    John Matheson and Alexander MCConachy were withness

    1871 census
    High Beachmore Killean and Kilchenzie
    Angus Mathieson 33 tailor born Paisley
    Catherine Mathieson 27
    Niel Mathieson 6
    Mary Mathieson 5
    Betsy Mathieson 4
    Barbara Mathieson 3
    Mysie Mathieson 1

    1881 census
    South Beachmore farm, Kintyre, Argyll
    Catherine 40 years old and widow - pauper
    Mary 15 years Domestic servant
    Barbara 12 years
    Marjory 11 years
    Catherine 9 years
    Dugald 4 years
    Angus 3 years

    Children:
    1. Neil Mathieson was born on 3 Oct 1864 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 11 Apr 1941 in Rothesay, Isle Of Bute, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    2. Mary Mathieson was born on 24 Oct 1865 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    3. 5. Betsy Mathieson was born on 11 Feb 1867 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 7 Dec 1939 in Clachan, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Clachan churchyard (old), Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    4. Barbara Mathieson was born on 18 Aug 1868 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 22 Dec 1956 in Milngavie, Dumbartonshire, Scotland, UK; was buried in Kilmodan, Glendaruel, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    5. Mysie (Marjory) Mathieson was born on 24 Dec 1869 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 13 Sep 1936 in Southend, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    6. Catherine Mathieson was born on 13 Aug 1871 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 17 Feb 1917 in Kelvin, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
    7. Archibald Mathieson was born on 29 Nov 1872 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 17 Mar 1874 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    8. Dugald Mathieson was born on 23 Jul 1876 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 14 Apr 1936 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
    9. Angus Matheson was born on 13 Oct 1877 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 10 Nov 1951 in Alameda, Alameda County, California, USA.