List of inhabitants of Tiree in 1779.
Typed list of inhabitants of Tiree in September 1779 grouped by township and giving name, age, gender, occasionally occupation, and total per farm. Taken from a photocopy of an unknown publication, although probably a transcript of the original 1779 census held at Inveraray Castle.
Click here to view 1998.201.1
Hardback book `Argyll Estate Instructions 1771-1805` edited by Eric Cregeen.
Instructions by the 5th Duke of Argyll to his chamberlains of Mull and Morevern and of Tiree between 1771 and 1805.
Duplicate of 2000.122.5 See further details under that entry.
Microfilm of Old Parish Records for Coll, Box No 605.
Old Parish Records for Coll ((Births and marriages 1776-1854, Birth index 1776-1819).
Microfilm of Old Parish Records for Bowmore, Gigha and Iona, Box No 601.
Old Parish Records for Bowmore (Births, deaths and marriages 1763-1854), Gigha (Births, deaths and marriages 1792-1854) and Iona (Births, deaths and marriages 1829-1854).
Microfilm of Old Parish Records for Mull, Box No 603.
Old Parish Records for Mull: Kilmeny (Births, deaths and marriages 1802-1819, Births 1820-1854), Kilninian (Births and marriages 1766-1854), Oa (Births and marriages 1833-1854), Portnahaven (Births and marriages 1831-1854), Tobermory ((Births and marriages 1830-1854) and Torosay (Births and marriages 1772-1854)
Newspaper cutting `The Quern-Dust Calendar` by Raghnall MacIlleDhuibh.
Discussion about one of John Gregorson Campbell`s stories, `MacCallum of the Humming Noise` from his book, `Superstitions of the Highland and Islands of Scotland`.
Photocopy from Mitchell Library, Glasgow – `The People`s Clearance` by J.M. Bumsted pp 42, 97
Duke of Argyll`s reaction to Tiree`s kelp and whisky production which encouraged emigration.
Photocopied quotes by Dr Samuel Johnston on visiting Coll.
A list of remarks made Dr Samuel Johnston on visiting Coll.
Photocopied book extract `List of Inhabitants of Tyree and their Age in September 1779` edited by Eric Cregeen.
The inhabitants listed by township and family.
Click here to view extract 1997.54.1 Cornaigmore
Photocopy of book `Argyll Estates Instructions` 1771-1805 edited by Eric Cregeen.
The instructions given by John, the 5th Duke of Argyll to his Chamberlain in Mull and Morvern and his Chamberlain in Tiree with an introduction by Eric Cregeen.
Available to read online here: National Library of Scotland
