Comments for Logierait Conachers http://family-tree.co.uk/familyblogs/willcon Just another Family-tree.co.uk weblog Mon, 21 May 2012 16:14:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=wordpress-mu-1.0 Comment on New to this site. by Bronwyn Higgs http://family-tree.co.uk/familyblogs/willcon/2007/05/31/new-to-this-site/#comment-650 Thu, 03 May 2012 05:02:06 +0000 http://family-tree.co.uk/familyblogs/willcon/2007/05/31/new-to-this-site/#comment-650 My 3G grandfather was Alexander Conacher of Dunkeld (1803-1873), Perthshire. He was by all accounts a difficult man, a harsh disciplinarian, a strict Calvinist and lived a very austere life. Two of his sons, Alexander and John emigrated to Australia in the 1850s, at least in part to get away from their father. At the time of emigrating, the two brothers decided to change their name to Scott which was their mother's maiden name. We have only recently uncovered their real family name. By the time to sons emigrated, the family had moved to Hawick in Roxburghshire. I have in my possession a letter written by Alexander Conacher to his sons in the colonies in April, 1855 to notify them of the death of their sister, Susan. This letter has news of other family members, including Alexander's father, John Conagher who was known as "father in the Glack" (as he lived in the Glack, near Dunkeld) as well as village gossip. I would be happy to provide transcripts of this letter to genuine researchers of the Conagher clan. My 3G grandfather was Alexander Conacher of Dunkeld (1803-1873), Perthshire. He was by all accounts a difficult man, a harsh disciplinarian, a strict Calvinist and lived a very austere life. Two of his sons, Alexander and John emigrated to Australia in the 1850s, at least in part to get away from their father. At the time of emigrating, the two brothers decided to change their name to Scott which was their mother’s maiden name. We have only recently uncovered their real family name.
By the time to sons emigrated, the family had moved to Hawick in Roxburghshire. I have in my possession a letter written by Alexander Conacher to his sons in the colonies in April, 1855 to notify them of the death of their sister, Susan. This letter has news of other family members, including Alexander’s father, John Conagher who was known as “father in the Glack” (as he lived in the Glack, near Dunkeld) as well as village gossip. I would be happy to provide transcripts of this letter to genuine researchers of the Conagher clan.

]]> Comment on New to this site. by Irene Doyle http://family-tree.co.uk/familyblogs/willcon/2007/05/31/new-to-this-site/#comment-355 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 07:04:42 +0000 http://family-tree.co.uk/familyblogs/willcon/2007/05/31/new-to-this-site/#comment-355 I have a Marjorie Connacher who was married to Adam Ferguson from Logiereit Scotland. Marjorie was also from Scotland but I have no parents for them. Adam and Marjorie both died little after 1796, they had 5 children and lived in Atholville, NB.. Canada. I would love to have more information on both of them. Their children all born in Logierait Scotland, Robert born april 17, 1768, Alexander born Oct 31, 1763, Helen born Nov 4, 1765, Margaret born Feb 18, 1771 and Elizabeth Ann born Jan 19, 1778. At least Robert , Alexander and Elizabeth died in Atholville and are buried in the Athol House Cemetery. I have a Marjorie Connacher who was married to Adam Ferguson from Logiereit Scotland. Marjorie was also from Scotland but I have no parents for them. Adam and Marjorie both died little after 1796, they had 5 children and lived in Atholville, NB.. Canada.

I would love to have more information on both of them. Their children all born in Logierait Scotland, Robert born april 17, 1768, Alexander born Oct 31, 1763, Helen born Nov 4, 1765, Margaret born Feb 18, 1771 and Elizabeth Ann born Jan 19, 1778. At least Robert , Alexander and Elizabeth died in Atholville and are buried in the Athol House Cemetery.

]]> Comment on New to this site. by Diane Avison http://family-tree.co.uk/familyblogs/willcon/2007/05/31/new-to-this-site/#comment-273 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 22:17:19 +0000 http://family-tree.co.uk/familyblogs/willcon/2007/05/31/new-to-this-site/#comment-273 I am looking for a Conacher connection. My grandfather was John Alexander Conacher (born Dec. 25, 1876), his father was James Conacher (& Helen Kennedy). He was born Apr. 13, 1841 @ Dowally, Perth, Scotland. John came to Canada around 1904 & was married to Mary Smith. The connection I am looking for is a Benjamin Conacher (son of Mungo ?). Ben was in Canada (Toronto) & raised a family of 10 children. He was married to Elizabeth (?). Their sons, Lionel & Charles were great sportsmen. Who was Ben's father ? I have been told that his father & my grandfather were 1st cousin's. Can anyone help me with this - all answers are appreciated. I am looking for a Conacher connection. My grandfather was John Alexander Conacher (born Dec. 25, 1876), his father was James Conacher (& Helen Kennedy). He was born Apr. 13, 1841 @ Dowally, Perth, Scotland. John came to Canada around 1904 & was married to Mary Smith.
The connection I am looking for is a Benjamin Conacher (son of Mungo ?). Ben was in Canada (Toronto) & raised a family of 10 children. He was married to Elizabeth (?). Their sons, Lionel & Charles were great sportsmen.
Who was Ben’s father ? I have been told that his father & my grandfather were 1st cousin’s.
Can anyone help me with this - all answers are appreciated.

]]> Comment on New to this site. by Anne Mackintosh http://family-tree.co.uk/familyblogs/willcon/2007/05/31/new-to-this-site/#comment-227 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 23:51:47 +0000 http://family-tree.co.uk/familyblogs/willcon/2007/05/31/new-to-this-site/#comment-227 Re Mungo Conacher and Margaret Reid. Their son Mungo married Margaret Borrie in 1797 at Dowally, Perthshire. Children Thomas, David, Mungo and Christian. Christian married William Sim, born 1805 Dowally, died 1876 Dowally. Their son William Sim b.c. 1834 Dowally married Isabella Cameron in 1861. They had a son Thomas Sim who left the area and went to live in Dores, Inverness-shire. Re Mungo Conacher and Margaret Reid. Their son Mungo married Margaret Borrie in 1797 at Dowally, Perthshire. Children Thomas, David, Mungo and Christian. Christian married William Sim, born 1805 Dowally, died 1876 Dowally. Their son William Sim b.c. 1834 Dowally married Isabella Cameron in 1861. They had a son Thomas Sim who left the area and went to live in Dores, Inverness-shire.

]]> Comment on New to this site. by Colin Macdonald http://family-tree.co.uk/familyblogs/willcon/2007/05/31/new-to-this-site/#comment-75 Sun, 06 Jun 2010 17:26:53 +0000 http://family-tree.co.uk/familyblogs/willcon/2007/05/31/new-to-this-site/#comment-75 Hi, I have traced while researching my McDonald family a Charles Conachar who married a Margaret McIntosh in Logierait in 1761, their family John born 1763, Andrew born 1765, Janet born 1770 and David born 1772 all born in Logierait. Janet married James McDonald in Logierait in 1792. Hope this may be of help to someone. Hi, I have traced while researching my McDonald family a Charles Conachar who married a Margaret McIntosh in Logierait in 1761, their family John born 1763, Andrew born 1765, Janet born 1770 and David born 1772 all born in Logierait.
Janet married James McDonald in Logierait in 1792.
Hope this may be of help to someone.

]]> Comment on New to this site. by Linda Campbell http://family-tree.co.uk/familyblogs/willcon/2007/05/31/new-to-this-site/#comment-19 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:26:06 +0000 http://family-tree.co.uk/familyblogs/willcon/2007/05/31/new-to-this-site/#comment-19 A few notes on the Connacher surname. Johne Campbell married Girsel Connacher possibley abt 1673 in the Logierait Parish. Johne was christened 1 Feb 1652 Logierait. Parents Donald Campbell and Katherine McAfersoune. Johne and Girsels children: Johne Campbell Christened 3 April 1674 Logierait Girsal Campbell born abt 1676 Logierait = married Donald McGaw 16 November 1695 Logierait. Girsal dies abt 1699. Robert Campbell Christened December 22 1678 Logierait = married Janet Chrystie both of Logierait Parish. Hope this helps - transcribed from some very records of the Logierait Parish. A few notes on the Connacher surname.

Johne Campbell married Girsel Connacher possibley abt 1673 in the Logierait Parish. Johne was christened 1 Feb 1652 Logierait. Parents Donald Campbell and Katherine McAfersoune.

Johne and Girsels children:
Johne Campbell Christened 3 April 1674 Logierait

Girsal Campbell born abt 1676 Logierait = married Donald McGaw 16 November 1695 Logierait. Girsal dies abt 1699.

Robert Campbell Christened December 22 1678 Logierait = married Janet Chrystie both of Logierait Parish.

Hope this helps - transcribed from some very records of the Logierait Parish.

]]> Comment on New to this site. by Janet Conacher http://family-tree.co.uk/familyblogs/willcon/2007/05/31/new-to-this-site/#comment-15 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:04:26 +0000 http://family-tree.co.uk/familyblogs/willcon/2007/05/31/new-to-this-site/#comment-15 Hi David, I have Mungo born 1880 in Dumfries – 1881 census - son of Mungo and Helen Keir. I also have his brother Thomas m Margaret Hannah Mungo was born in Dowally in 18.04.1847 and married Helen in Caputh. They also had a daughter Christina. Mungo was the son of Thomas b 1798 and Jane or Jean Sim married in 1845 in Dowally Thomas was the son of Mungo 1774 and Margaret Borrie m Dowally 1797 who also had a David 1799, Mungo 1802 and Christian 1804. The big question is whether Margaret dies and Mungo remarried Christian Keir – anyone know the answer? Mungo 1774 was the son of Mungo who married Margaret Reid in Logierait and Little Dunkeld in 1766 they also had Thomas, Ann and Donald. My husband’s family descend directly from Thomas, through even more Mungos. They are all on my “Conacher family tree” on Ancestry. I could of course be wrong on any of this and would welcome your thoughts. My Husband, Iain, seems to recall mention of a St, Martins bank manager. Look forward to hearing from you both – where do you fit in Willie? Hi David,
I have Mungo born 1880 in Dumfries – 1881 census - son of Mungo and Helen Keir.
I also have his brother Thomas m Margaret Hannah

Mungo was born in Dowally in 18.04.1847 and married Helen in Caputh. They also had a daughter Christina.

Mungo was the son of Thomas b 1798 and Jane or Jean Sim married in 1845 in Dowally

Thomas was the son of Mungo 1774 and Margaret Borrie m Dowally 1797 who also had a David 1799, Mungo 1802 and Christian 1804. The big question is whether Margaret dies and Mungo remarried Christian Keir – anyone know the answer?

Mungo 1774 was the son of Mungo who married Margaret Reid in Logierait and Little Dunkeld in 1766 they also had Thomas, Ann and Donald.

My husband’s family descend directly from Thomas, through even more Mungos. They are all on my “Conacher family tree” on Ancestry.

I could of course be wrong on any of this and would welcome your thoughts. My Husband, Iain, seems to recall mention of a St, Martins bank manager.
Look forward to hearing from you both – where do you fit in Willie?

]]> Comment on New to this site. by willcon http://family-tree.co.uk/familyblogs/willcon/2007/05/31/new-to-this-site/#comment-14 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 23:33:08 +0000 http://family-tree.co.uk/familyblogs/willcon/2007/05/31/new-to-this-site/#comment-14 in reply to David Allison, this looks like your Mungo: 1901 CONACHER MUNGO M LUSS /DUNBARTON 499/00 0004 Mungo was born March 24th 1901. His father was Tom Conacher, Gamekeeper at Highfields, Luss and his mother was Margaret Hannah and they were married June 5th 1900 at Highfields. This could be Toms birth as his wife died near Dumfries: 1877 CONACHER THOMAS M LANGHOLM /DUMFRIES 839/00 0155 in reply to David Allison, this looks like your Mungo:
1901 CONACHER MUNGO M LUSS /DUNBARTON 499/00 0004
Mungo was born March 24th 1901.
His father was Tom Conacher, Gamekeeper at Highfields, Luss and his mother was Margaret Hannah and they were married June 5th 1900 at Highfields.
This could be Toms birth as his wife died near Dumfries:
1877 CONACHER THOMAS M LANGHOLM /DUMFRIES 839/00 0155

]]> Comment on New to this site. by Heather J Williams http://family-tree.co.uk/familyblogs/willcon/2007/05/31/new-to-this-site/#comment-13 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:37:11 +0000 http://family-tree.co.uk/familyblogs/willcon/2007/05/31/new-to-this-site/#comment-13 Whist researching my family history I have discovered that James Campbell married Grizel Conachar - daughter of Patrick Conachar of Nether Ballyouken, Logierait on 30th July 1774, Logierait. I cannot find a birth or baptismal entry for her around 1735 ( James Campbell's birth date) and she obviously died after December 1791 (birth of last child) and before 1841 census! I wondered if she was the daughter of Patrick Campbell who was buried October 1765 in Logierait of Easterlyne, Logierait and Grissel Cameron or McInroy. Can anyone help? Heather Whist researching my family history I have discovered that James Campbell married Grizel Conachar - daughter of Patrick Conachar of Nether Ballyouken, Logierait on 30th July 1774, Logierait.
I cannot find a birth or baptismal entry for her around 1735 ( James Campbell’s birth date) and she obviously died after December 1791 (birth of last child) and before 1841 census!
I wondered if she was the daughter of Patrick Campbell who was buried October 1765 in Logierait of Easterlyne, Logierait and Grissel Cameron or McInroy.
Can anyone help?
Heather

]]> Comment on New to this site. by David Allison http://family-tree.co.uk/familyblogs/willcon/2007/05/31/new-to-this-site/#comment-7 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:59:30 +0000 http://family-tree.co.uk/familyblogs/willcon/2007/05/31/new-to-this-site/#comment-7 My maternal Grandfather was Mungo Conacher. I thought he was the son of a gamekeeper near Luss by Loch Lomond, but could be mistaken. Would be interested in hearing if he was from Logierait. He went into banking, becoming the head of Martin's Bank, which later became part of Barclays, and was awarded the CBE for his work. He lived in Birkenhead near Liverpool. Best, David My maternal Grandfather was Mungo Conacher. I thought he was the son of a gamekeeper near Luss by Loch Lomond, but could be mistaken.

Would be interested in hearing if he was from Logierait.

He went into banking, becoming the head of Martin’s Bank, which later became part of Barclays, and was awarded the CBE for his work.

He lived in Birkenhead near Liverpool.

Best,

David

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