Our Family History
Catherine McMillan
1899 - 1910 (10 years)1. Catherine McMillan was born on 21 Jul 1899 in Clachan, Argyll, Scotland, UK (daughter of Donald McMillan and Betsy Mathieson); died on 24 Jun 1910 in Clachan, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Clachan churchyard (old), Argyll, Scotland, UK. Other Events:
- Alias: Kate
Notes:
Died:
Informant Annie McKenzie inmate schoolhouse
2. 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 inmateDonald 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]
3. 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 sonNotes:
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:
- 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.
- 1. 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.
Generation: 3
4. 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]
5. 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:
- 2. 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.
6. 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 OPRAngus 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]
7. 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 informerNotes:
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 yearsChildren:
- 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.
- Mary Mathieson was born on 24 Oct 1865 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
- 3. 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Generation: 4
12. Archibald Mathieson was born on 7 Feb 1796 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK (son of Archibald Mathieson and Elisabeth McLean); died on 20 Oct 1874 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Other Events:
- Alias: Matheson
- Alias: McMath
- Occupation: Agricultural labourer
- Occupation: Mail driver
Notes:
Born Cragaig
Died age 78 in Campbeltown, Longrow. His wife Mary (ne McPherson) leaves her mark on the death certificate.Archibald married Mary MacPherson on 24 Jun 1833 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Mary (daughter of Angus MacPherson and Barbara MacEachran) was born on 14 Apr 1811 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 5 Feb 1895 in Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. Mary MacPherson was born on 14 Apr 1811 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK (daughter of Angus MacPherson and Barbara MacEachran); died on 5 Feb 1895 in Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK. Notes:
Mary was still alive in 1874 as she is the informant for the death of her busband Archibald Mathieson. By 1874 they lived in Campbeltown
Died:
daughter Barbara CummingNotes:
Married:
Got married at Drumnavous, Killean, Kintyre, Argyll, UK which is a now-vanished place near Tayinloan where Mary MacPherson's parents lived.
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
1871 Longrow Campbeltown
Arch Mathieson 76
Mary Mathieson 60
Marian McGill 76 boarder
1881 census Longrow St 55 Campbeltown
Mary Mathieson 70 born Killean Housekeeper, living alone
Children:
- Barbara Mathieson was born about 1834 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 5 Apr 1916 in Cathcart, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
- Archibald Mathieson was born on 3 Jan 1835 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 8 Dec 1835 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 16 Dec 1855 in Barr, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
- 6. 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; died on 11 Oct 1878 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
- Dugald Mathieson was born on 16 Oct 1839 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK; died on 2 Mar 1927 in Thomas, Oakland County, Michigan, USA; was buried in Oxford, Oakland County, Michigan, USA.
- Mary Mathieson was born on 7 Jul 1854 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
14. Neil MacCallum was born about 1807 (son of John MacCallum and MacQuilkan); died on 8 Jul 1857 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Other Events:
- Alias: John
- Occupation: agricultural labourer
Notes:
On marriage certificate as John however, son Neil is both reported on LDS as father John and as father Neil!
At the marriage of the daughter Betsy and Marion they are reported as Neil McCallum and Mary McConnachy
He dies at age 50 and his death is certified by John Duncan, brother in law, living Beachmenach, Killean is the informant but he is not present!
The family name Duncan and McConnochy are interchangeable (McConnachy means children of the son of Duncan)Neil married Mary McConachie on 14 May 1843 in Largs, Ayrshire, Scotland, UK. Mary (daughter of Donald McConachie and Mary McConnel) was born about 1817; died on 18 Dec 1872 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
15. Mary McConachie was born about 1817 (daughter of Donald McConachie and Mary McConnel); died on 18 Dec 1872 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Other Events:
- Alias: McConachy, McConochy, Maconochie
Notes:
1841 census
Lives at Great Cumbrea, Millport, Stuart Street and is 35 years old and is born in the county of Bute
Her son in law, Angus Matheson is the one who registers her death. She was age 55 at time of death
At the marriage of the daughter Betsy and Marion they are reported as Neil McCallum and Mary McConnachy
Notes:
Married:
1861 census Rhunahaorine
Mary Mccallum 40 Pauper (farmerly) Domestic Serv born Killean
Catherine Mccallum 17 Ag Lab
Betty Mccallum 15 Ag Lab
Mary Mccallum 13 Ag Lab
Mille Mccallum 11
Margaret Mccallum 9
John Mccallum 9
Niel Mccallum 6
Alexander Mccallum 3
1871 census Killean
Mary McCallum 49 Labourer's Widow born: Killean, Argyllshire
Niel McCallum 15 Farm Servant
Alexander McCallum 12
Children:
- 7. Catherine MacCallum was born on 14 Sep 1843 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 5 Sep 1886 in Muasdale, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
- Betsy MacCallum was born on 13 Apr 1845 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 8 Jan 1925 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
- Mary MacCallum was born on 23 Oct 1846 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
- Marion MacCallum was born on 26 Jan 1849 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
- John MacCallum was born on 20 Jul 1850 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
- Margaret MacCallum was born on 20 Jul 1850 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
- Neil MacCallum was born on 21 Sep 1854 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
- Alexander MacCallum was born on 5 Aug 1857 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.