Book “The MacLean Bards” 1900
Small hardback book “Na Baird Leathanach / The MacLean Bards” written by the Rev. A. MacLean Sinclair, Belfast, in the late 1800s.
2012.23.1
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Dates: 1850s
2012.25.1
Genealogical records for Tom Barr, Balephetrish (1844-1918)
Print-outs of genealogical and census records for Thomas Barr, tenant of Balephetrish Farm 1864-1912, and his family.
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2012.20.2
Questionnaire relating to the case for State Medical Services for the poor in 1850.
Photocopy of a typed questionnaire about medical services in Tiree & Coll in the 1840s, completed in handwriting. Formed part of Dr Morrice McCrae`s report `The Case for State Medical Services for the Poor – Highlands & Islands 1850` (2012.20.1).
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2012.19.1
Transcript of a court case in 1860 in which two Tiree men gave evidence
Copy of a handwritten transcript of a court case against Effie MacDonald (nee MacKinnon) of Erabus, Ardtun, (Ross of Mull?) dates 2 July 1860, who was prosecuted for repeatedly stealing peats from stacks belonging to Gilbert MacDonald, Balemartine, and James MacLean, Balemartine, on the Ardtun Moss on Friday the 22nd of ?. On 13th July 1860, at Tobermory, Effie was found guilty of theft and sentenced to 6 days of (?).
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2012.6.1
Documents and certificates belonging to Donald MacKinnon, Heanish, captain of the `Taeping`
Photocopies of Captain Donald MacKinnon`s Certificate of Competency at Master (seaman) level 1851, his Ordinary Certificate 1851, Application to be examined 1851, List of Testimonials and Statement of Service (1851?), and List of Officers of the Royal Naval Reserve 1864. Donald MacKinnon (1827-1867) captained the winning tea clipper `Taeping` during the Great China Tea Race of 1866. Includes a letter from `K.D.` to Flora MacLean, Druimfraoich, dated 3/1/2009? regarding the documents.
2011.121.1
Photograph of Duncan MacLean, W.Hynish and his sisters, ca 1900
Sepia photograph from a postcard of Duncan MacLean (a` Chiobair), W.Hynish and his sisters Peigi and Jessie, outside `The Shepherd`s Cottage`, Hynish, ca 1900. L-R: Sine Chaluim Bhàin, Peigi a` Chiobair, Jessie, Duncan MacLean (a` Choibair). Sine looked after Jessie who developed dementia. Another of Duncan`s sisters lived in Islay and was there when one of the boats from Fuadach Bhaile Phuill was blown to Islay. Duncan himself had advised them not to go out that morning. The house was enlarged in 1936. It is in W. Hynish (na Cùiltean) and dates from when E & W Hynish was in one farm under the Factor`s brother (MacQuarrie). (Large printed copy and information stored in filing cabinet 9 drawer 3)
2011.113.18
Photograph of Margaret MacFadyen, ca 1890
Photograph of Margaret MacFadyen (1850-1935) and Watt the dog at the front of `Lighthouse View`, Scarinish, around 1890. Margaret was the daughter of Allan & Amelia MacFadyen who ran the Scarinish Inn in the mid-1800s.
2011.113.21
Photograph of James MacFadyen (1845-1929), ca. 1915
Black & white photograph of James Stewart MacFadyen (1845-1929), standing in front of the Scarinish lighthouse around 1915. James was the lighthouse keeper.
2011.113.26
Photograph of Margaret MacKinnon (b. 1835), ca 1875.
Photograph of Margaret MacKinnon (b. 1835 ?) in mourning dress around 1875.
2011.113.2
Photograph of Allan and Amelia MacFadyen, ca. 1855
Sepia photograph of Allan MacFadyen (1800-1891) and Amelia MacFadyen (nee Stewart; 1812-1891), Scarinish, ca. 1855. Allan & Amelia ran the Scarinish Inn.
