Sepia portrait photograph taken around 1900 of an unamed graduate who either became a minister on Tiree or was related to the MacKinnon family at Kirkapol. The original photograph was presented with two other portraits in a wooden frame that was carved by one of Hector MacKinnon`s family (Lodge Farm, Kirkapol) at Lady Victoria`s woodworking class, ca 1910. The frame was beautifully ornate but was broken during woodworm treatment in 2013. (originals stored in filing cabinet 10 drawer 1)
Book extract `Argyll and the Isles in the Earlier Middle Ages`, 1957
Photocopied extract from the Proceedings of the Society 1957 by AAM Duncan and AL Brown about the history of Argyll and the islands between 1098 and 1263, including Viking occupation.
Ornate, pearled, hand-operated, `Medium` sewing machine in an ornate wooden carrying case, made in Glasgow by Kimball & Morton between 1887 and 1910. Includes cotton thread manufactured by J&P Coats, Paisley. Belonged to Maggie Robertson. From the belongings of Angus MacLean, Scarinish.
White decorated porcelain chamber pot with handle, from a five-piece commode set by Newton. Belonged to Angus MacLean, Scarinish, and was used by his visitors. For the rest of the set see 2014.88.1-5
Wood and iron moulding plane for cutting two grooves simultaneously. Manufactured by Alexander Mathieson, 11 & 13 East Campbell Street, Glasgow, 1854-1966. From the belongings of Angus MacLean, Scarinish.
Certificate of Competency – Master (steamship), 1928
Black and gold bound wallet containing the Certificate of Competency as Master of a Foreign-going steamship awarded to Neil MacKinnon (b. Glasgow, October 1903) on 10th December 1928. Neil had Vaul connections.
Certificate of Discharge from the Ministry of Transport (seamen), 1971
Original paper Certificate of Discharge for Staff Captain Neil MacKinnon (b. Glasgow, October 1903) at Rotterdam on 3 June 1971. Neil had Vaul connections.
Handwritten information regarding the heredity of Neil MacKinnon (b. Glasgow, 1903)
Handwritten information about the family of Neil MacKinnon, captain in the Merchant Navy, his possible link to Tiree, and documents and photograph 2014.84.1 to 5. Neil had Vaul connections and could have been the illegitimate son of Mhairi`s grandmother Sarah MacDonald (nee MacKinnon; b. 1867), who, after his birth, married Robert MacDonald of Wick (and Tiree and Patagonia?) in December 1903.
Photograph of John & Nellie MacKinnon, and Sarah MacDonald, ca 1920
Sepia photograph of (seated) John MacKinnon of Glasgow (b. 1871) and his wife Nellie (Helen Muir) of Wick, and (standing) John`s sister Sarah MacDonald (nee MacKinnon; b. 1867), probably taken around 1920. Sarah married Robert MacDonald of Wick (Tiree & Patagonia?) in December 1903, they had one son, Neil (MacKinnon?) (married Katherine?) who had one daughter Nancy. On the reverse of the photo is written `Mhairi`s Granny – Sara MacDonald`. (original photo stored in filing cabinet 10 drawer 1)
Information about Henry Lamont, who is thought to be the first person with Tiree connections to be killed during WW1.
Geneological information and correspondence about Henry Lamont (Eanruig MacCuaig MacLaomainn) born in 1888 on Islay, whose father John Lamont was born on Tiree:
Henry Lamont born 18th April 1888, Port Ellen Kildalton, Islay – Father John Lamont, Shoemaker; Mother Margaret MacCuaig. John and Margaret (Maggie) were married on 15th July 1881 in Glasgow. On the marriage certificate, John Lamont is recorded as living at 129 Blackburn St., Plantation. Maggie MacCuaig is recorded as Domestic Servant at the same address.
In the 1881 census, which was taken a few months prior to the marriage, John Lamont is recorded as a boarder living at 129 Blackburn St., Plantation (the same address as when married), who was born on Tyree.
