A Contribution to Argylshire History Being a Monograph Sketch of the SWEYNES OF SKIPNESS and the MACTAVISHES OF DUN-ARDRIGH, KNAPDALE AND ELSEWHERE, their Ancestors and Descendants by George D. Mathews, D.D., L.L.D. Chapter 5 – The MacTavishes of Dun-ArdRigh [Footnote] 105a. This kist [in the Kilmartin church] contains the remains of Letitia Lockhart MacTavish, wife …
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Dugald MacTavish and Letitia Lockhart
The Descent of MacTamhais Mor – Chiefly Line Dugald MacTavish and Letitia Lockhart WS and Sheriff Substitute of Kintyre b. 1782 d. 1855 male heir in 1796, succeeding his father
The Clan MacTavish
The Clan MacTavish Dugald [MacTavish] was placed as the “Sheriff-substitute” of Kintyre, and built “Kilchrist House” (now referred to as Kilchrist Castle) in 1824. His wife, Letitia Lochhart, bore him 10 surviving children. The first born, Lachlan, died at birth. The second son, William (1816-1870) at age 18 immigrated; sailing in 1833 to Canada with …
Norway House
Canada – Listings Canada Photo Gallery H.B.C. fort, Norway House, 1878, photo R. Bell PA-135839
Helmcken House
Helmcken House Historic Site, On his voyage to York factory, Dr. Helmcken learned the card game Whist, to later become a much enjoyed pass time: “Chief Factor Hargrave and Mrs. Hargrave and nurse were passengers also – so the Captain and the above and I had a rubber of whist every night, when possible. I …
Red River by Joseph James Hargrave
U Calgary Rare Books Hargrave, Joseph James, 1841-1894 Red River / by Joseph James Hargrave J. J. Hargrave : s.l. , 1871 CLASS NO.: FC 3372 H35 1871 506 p. ; 22 cm.