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Surnames: Cameron McLeannan Mackenzie Macrae Mackay etc Lochcarron
Classification: Query
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Can anyone help me with information on my GGGG grandfather John Cameron and associated
families from Lochcarron, Wester Ross late 1700s / early 1800's. He died in 1839 and
have no info further back than him. Married Bess/Betsey Mclennan from Lochalsh, 10
children between 1812 and 1835. Widow, sons John, William, Alexander and daughters Betsey
and Flora emigrated to Elmira area in Illinois in 1852. Son George went to NZ. Eldest son
Hugh stayed in Scotland as did second daughter Harriet. 2 other children Angus and Peggy
Jeffrey probably died as children. Many other Lochcarron families also went to the same
area in Illinois at about the same time and all seemed to have stayed very close. Other
connected families (Scotland before 1850 or US thereafter) include Mackenzie, Mackay,
Maclennan, MacIvor or MacIver, Macrae, Murchison, Riddell, Copeland, MacDonald, Oliver and
many others. Thanks for any help you can give!