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 …