Photograph of a school medal awarded to Mary Ann Campbell (nee MacKinnon), Balevullin, 1903.
Colour photograph of a medal awarded to Mary Ann MacKinnon (b. 1888) of An Caladh, Balevullin, by the London Argyllshire Association in 1903 for “Gaelic and General Proficiency”. She went to Heylipol School and left Tiree at the age of 13. Original stored in filing cabinet 10 drawer 1.
Photograph of London Argyllshire Association medal awarded to Mary Ann MacKinnon, Balevullin, 1903.
Colour photograph of the reverse side of the medal shown in photo S137. Original stored in filing cabinet 10 drawer 1.
Information about the ancestors and descendants of the Hendersons of Moss 1815-1885
Printed photograph and information about the ancestors and descendants of Archibald Henderson, Grianal & Glasgow (1861-1930) and Maryann Kennedy, Moss (1856-1952) (Mairiann an righ), compiled by distant relative Archie Og Henderson of Glasgow. The Henderson ancestors came from Mull in the 1700s. Also held digitally on An Iodhlann computer. Photograph of Archibald Henderson, Kilmoluaig (1854-1903) accessioned separately – S133.
Black & white photograph of Archibald Henderson of Kilmoluaig (1854-1903), in the uniform of the 5th Volunteer Battalion of The Highland Light Infantry, in around 1880. Archibald was the son of Hector Henderson, Grianal (1812-1856), and Julia MacLean, Kilmoluaig (1827-1873) – family of the Hendersons of Moss. He migrated from Tiree to Glasgow in the 1880s.
The uniform was based on that of Black Watch, including the same tartan and a similar style cap badge. The 5th Volunteer Battalion of The Highland Light Infantry was raised in Glasgow in 1868 and was known as the Glasgow Highlanders ‘G’ Company, being made up of natives from Argyllshire. The honorary Colonel of the battalion was the Duke of Argyll. The volunteer battalions were akin to the modern reserve force of the British Army (Territorial Army).
Newspaper notices of deaths, marriages and anniversaries in Australia 1887-1947
Printed transcripts of newspaper notices & obituaries regarding the deaths, marriages and anniversaries of Tiree Australians appearing in various Australian newspapers during 1887-1947. Includes: Jessie Hughes (1836-1886) and Jane Campbell (1828-1891) daughters of Archibald and Mary Campbell, Tiree; Captain Archibald MacLean (1821-1901); Donald Brown (1868-1947); Catherine MacKinnon, Tiree (d.1947); Dr Charles Nicol Macquarie (1861-1937); Niel Campbell (1832-1912); marriage of David MacKinnon to Euphemia MacKechnie, daughter of Donald MacKechnie, Heynish (1921); silver wedding anniversay of Dugald Colquhoun of Tiree and Eliza MacFadyen (1933).
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Information about Sarah/Marion Campbell of Balephuil ca 1850
Emailed information, marriage certificate, photograph and printed extract from the 1851 Tiree census from Keith Dash`s website about the family history of John Campbell of Balephuil, his wife Mary Campbell (nee McMillan/Bell) and their daughter Sarah (Marion) Campbell MacRae, who was the gt gt grandmother of the donor. Mary Campbell was one of the women accused of being witches and causing the Balephuil fishing disaster of 1856. Photo accessioned separately.
Information about Coll MacColl of Tiree (1787-1842)
History of Coll MacColl, son of the Rev. Archibald MacColl of Tiree, compiled by Alasdair Roberts in 2013. “As a young man he fathered an illegitimated child in Tiree, went as a gardener to Bishop Ranald MacDonald`s Lismore seminary, became a Catholic and then a priest, undertaking pastoral journeys through the Highlands. Emigrated to Australia after falling out with the Vicar General in Arisaig, dying within 3 weeks of arrival.”
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Photograph of the old tangle store at Craignis, Hough, in 2000
Colour photograph of the ruins of Seada Haingeis, the old tangle store at Craignis, Hough, last used in 1800.
Booklet `Education in Argyll 1872-1972`
Card bound booklet about the history of education in Argyll between 1872 and 1972. Includes 2nd copy.
Bridle for a cart horse
Two partial driving bridles used on cart horses used to form one complete set.
