Hello everyone,
I left Mid Argyll as a child & now live in Canada, but my Argyll roots go deep on both sides. Some branches came in from other areas & others went away to distant places. Please ask for more details, if you think you might connect with any of the following families ...
MCGREGOR Balquidder, Perth > Knapdale, some went > Greenock & Govan
FLETCHER Glenorchy & Glen Aros, Mull
HAMILTON Carnwath, Lanarkshire > Argyll
MATHISON Glen Cairn, Dumfries > Glasgow & Argyll
PATTERSON Tiree
MCKINNON Mull
MCMILLAN Knapdale
JOHNSTON Knapdale
KERR Glassary
GALBRAITH Gigha > Knapdale
HOUSTON Trinity Gask, Perth > Balquidder > Argyll
Also MCLARTY, MCARTHUR, MCQUILKAN, LEITCH, MCVICAR, MUNRO etc.
Hope to hear from you.
My Argyll Connections.....
Moderator: Global Moderators
-
scotincanada
- Posts: 42
- Joined: Thu Mar 10, 2005 12:12 am
- Location: Barrie, ON, Canada
-
Andy
- Posts: 735
- Joined: Sun Dec 12, 2004 8:06 am
- Location: Gourock
McQuilkan info Pretty Please!!!
A wee bit of History on the name:
McQuilkin - McQuilken - McQuilcan - McQuilkan - McQuilk - Wilkinson
McQuilkin is a Gaelic surname found in both Ireland and Scotland. It is one of those Gaelic names that are difficult to research because it is very old indeed. So old that often even the Gaelic speaking community have lost track of its original form and meaning. One clue though is the pronunciation of the name which has been handed down from one generation to another. McQuilkin was pronounced in times as Mac Culkin. This pronunciation was used both in Ireland and Scotland. There follows a comprehensive study of the name.
There is another valuable clue in addition to the original pronunciation, which is the geographic locations where the name is found. The name is native to the parts of Northern Ireland, in the counties of Derry and Donegal, and then in Kintyre and in South Isles close by. In these areas there is a historic record of the name being used both in Latin and Gaelic. When all clues are considered together they point the origin of McQuilkin as being the old Gaelic name of McCholgan, meaning "son of the swordman" with the root being colgg, an old Irish word for "sword".
This puts the meaning in conflict with what is found in the Scottish and Irish surname books, which often link McQuilkin to the name Wilkin, a diminutive of William. But historic records show that McQuilkin very much predates the use of Wilkin in the Gaelic-speaking world. The Annals of Ulster, Rawilison's Genealogies, O'Hart's Irish Pedigree's, The Book of Leinster, and the voluminous work of The Four Master's have no record of the name Wilkin in Latin or in Gaelic. There are also no records of the name Uilcan or MacUlilcan, from which some researchers say the name came.
An early form of the name Colgu appears in Irish records back to 400 AD. This name was used as a given name and surname. It is also the name of saints in the early Celtic Church, the Cheile Dei, which predates the Roman Church. Gaels adopted hereditary surnames earlier than most European people, and the name Mc Colgu, and later the later form McColgan, were already established by the year 1000 AD. It is from the Gaelic families who took this name that the Northern Irish and Kintyre McQuilkin's descend.
There is a continuous line of records concerning the McColgan family; the name is found early in Kintyre where it has the following Anglicized spellings: McCullkan, McCalkin, Mcuilcean, and, much later, McQuilkin, and in the 1790's, Wilkinson. The first three on record were Allen Mcculkyn, Donald bane McCulkyne, and Gillasp McCulkyne; these are on the tenants list in Kintyre in 1636 . The most famous of the name was Colcu Mac Ua Dunechada, to whom the Emperor Charlemagne sent gifts, and was a lay-fer-lerginn, or chief professor, in the school at Clonmacnois in Ireland. The name is used in most of the Irish clan genealogies; a particular one is of the O'Neill's which shows one Naill Frassach who was the ancestor of the O'Kane's, and O'Brain's of Ulster and who had a son named "Colca; a quo CULKIN". In the Ulster hero saga, "Cattle Raid of Cooley", there is the great and mighty Mend Sal Cholgain.
The O'Colgan's of County Offaley and the O'Colgan's/McColgan's stem from different origins. The Offaley clan is from the O'Conner's, and the McColgans of Derry and Donegal stem from the Celleach, who had a son Colca, a quo Clann Colgain of Ulster. The McDonnell's of Clan Kelly also are descended from this Celleach, who came from Colla da Croich of the great Clan Colla. In 776, this "Colcca son of Celleach" was King of the Ua Cermhthain, a clan of the Oirghilla. The McColgans were later Chiefs of the Ui MacCarthainn, until dispossessed by the Cinel Eoghain. The O'Kanes are the clan which probably replaced them and they then became a broken clan. They are later Airchinneach's (hereditary stewards of church lands) in Donaghmore in County Donegal, either under the O'Donnell's or the O'Doherty's. The title now in English is spelled Erenagh; the meaning of the title is a sept that retains hereditary church lands and were educated men in Latin and Gaelic. This position was a very important one, and they were used to settle disputes between clans and neighbours. These families were often exempt from war and their lands served as a sanctuary for the Gaels. Unfortunately, the English had no respect for Celtic law and these lands and families fell prey to English armies. Brian Bonner in his book, "Where Aileach Guards", says, "The last named sept McColgan's held a distinguished place in Inis Eogain for many generation in the ecclesiastical and educational fields."
Some listings of the name from the Annals of Ulster are: Cenal Faeladh mac Colgan, Colgu mac Blaithe, Aodh mColgan, toisech Airgiall, Ferdhomhach ua Clucan, Rombart din mc Colcen, Muiredhach ua Cluccain, abbott Cennanaa. In 1532 in Armagh, Hugh McColkin made an indenture with Magister O'Kane of the Catholic Church. The Papal Bulls of 1428-1468 list Maurice Ochalgain and Dermit McColcen, who were canons in the churches in Tuam and Kildare, and Cennfaolad mac Colcen, King of Connacht. There was several McColgan's with Sir Cahir O'Doherty in his revolt in which he attacked and burned the city of Derry. The O'Kane's, O'Hanlon's, O'Donnell's, and O'Gallagher's joined in this revolt. In 1601 there one Allen O'Colgain who was a minster at Durness, Ille of Skye, and was a witness to a bond friendship between Donald Gorme McDonald of Slate and Rory Mor McLeod . Thirteen years later he is a witness to a "Contract Marriage" between John Moydert, son of Clan Ranald, and Marion, daughter of Rory Mor McLeod; Allan signs as minster at Durness, Allan Mac Olgaine; he signed as a witness, Allan mac Colgaine. Also signing was Allan McRanald, John McRonald, L. McFiongh Lauclane McKynone of Straith Ordill, Hew Camerone, and Donald Macalline. In 1626, Allan was the minster at Kilchoan, Arnamurchan. It is possible that the McQuilkins in Kintyre are descended from this Allen since he was of the Protestant faith and the name Allen even today is widely used among the McQuilkins, but this is only speculation. In 1614 John McColgan, minster at Bracadah, Ille of Skye, was witness along with Ewen McQueen and Turlouch O'Murghessa a Bard, to the fostering of Norman McLeod to John Campbell. Turlach taught the classic Gaelic to McLeod and was from Inishowen, County Donegal, the home of the McColgans. Ewen McQueen is mentioned in the Synod of Argyll records for the Presbyterian Church numerous times. One can see the McColgan's were a very respected clan and family by these records.
From the land records of Kintyre there are only two early purchase's of property. One was by Angus McGulkin at Cuildrynoch in 1701, and the other was by Duncan at Cuildrynoch in 1771, the last being purchased from MacAllister of Loup. The immigrants to North Carolina on the Cape Fear are said to descended from this family, though some claim to have been born on the Ille of Jura. The early records in Kintyre show the clan to be living first on the property of MacAllister's of Loup, and then on McDonald of Largie's property. They later branch out to the lands of the McMillans, McNeill's, and the Campbell clan. The northern end of the Kintyre was one of the last Gaelic speaking regions and Gaelic was spoken there into the 20th century. So, it is known that the settler's to North Carolina were fluent in English and Gaelic, and were acquainted with the old traditions.
In the "List of Rebels" in 1685, there were: Allen mcqeelkin, Duncan mcQuilkin, Malcolm mcQuilkin, Ard Mcquilquan (the name "Ard" means tall, not Archibald), Dun mcquilquan, Angus mc quilquan, and Ard Mc ulken. At Knapdale, there were Allen McQuilkin and Angus McQuilkin; the Gigha men were Duncan McQuilkin (yr) and Malcolm McQuilkin (yr). Duncan mcCuilcean and Ranald McGluckian are listed as Jacbite prisoners in 1746. The pardon list for men of O'Doherty's Rebellion were: Donach Mckollgan, Gilmorie McColgan, Hugh McColkin, Cathal Mac Colgan , Diarmend Mac Colgan, Eoghan Mc Colgain, Shane dubh mc Colgan, and Donnell m'Colgan McColgan.
Ian McDonald, President of the Kintyre Magazine, says, "That the name was early pronounced "Mc Coolkin", and that the name appeared there first." There was an article in the "Greenock Telgraph" in 1928 that refers to Hector McLean's History in which he refers to the name "McQuilkin" as "McColgan", the way highland people pronounce it, and coming from Colca, McColgan, McCuilkan, and finally McQuilkin.
My interest in the name comes from my great grandmother, Susan McQuilkin of Rathlin Island. I am very sure that the Rathlin McQuilkins stem from Kilcalmonell and Kilberry, Argyll, Scotland. It has been suggested that these Argyll McQuilkins settled directly on Rathlin, however, significant occurances of the name also appear in Derry, original Irish seat of the Gage Family.
Virtually the whole population of Rathlin was wiped out twice in the 16th century (Francis Drake may be an English hero but I'd suggest calling a male duck, "A Male Duck" on Rathlin). As a direct result of the killings the McDonnell family, owners of the Island, sufferred great personal financial loss. In 1746 Alexander McDonnell reluctantly sold the Island to Rev. John Gage. Gage had been Rector of the Island since about 1719, in 1721 Rathlin was given Parish status suggesting there were enough Church of Ireland bodies to warrant the subdivision.
Although originally English, the Gage family, historically and subsequently, were benevolent and very hardworking landlords. It is now my opinion that that a great many of the "Argyll" Rathliners, McQuilkins, McPhail/McFaul, McCuaigs and others eagerly followed Rev. Gage from Derry to help "work" his new home.
A wee bit of History on the name:
McQuilkin - McQuilken - McQuilcan - McQuilkan - McQuilk - Wilkinson
McQuilkin is a Gaelic surname found in both Ireland and Scotland. It is one of those Gaelic names that are difficult to research because it is very old indeed. So old that often even the Gaelic speaking community have lost track of its original form and meaning. One clue though is the pronunciation of the name which has been handed down from one generation to another. McQuilkin was pronounced in times as Mac Culkin. This pronunciation was used both in Ireland and Scotland. There follows a comprehensive study of the name.
There is another valuable clue in addition to the original pronunciation, which is the geographic locations where the name is found. The name is native to the parts of Northern Ireland, in the counties of Derry and Donegal, and then in Kintyre and in South Isles close by. In these areas there is a historic record of the name being used both in Latin and Gaelic. When all clues are considered together they point the origin of McQuilkin as being the old Gaelic name of McCholgan, meaning "son of the swordman" with the root being colgg, an old Irish word for "sword".
This puts the meaning in conflict with what is found in the Scottish and Irish surname books, which often link McQuilkin to the name Wilkin, a diminutive of William. But historic records show that McQuilkin very much predates the use of Wilkin in the Gaelic-speaking world. The Annals of Ulster, Rawilison's Genealogies, O'Hart's Irish Pedigree's, The Book of Leinster, and the voluminous work of The Four Master's have no record of the name Wilkin in Latin or in Gaelic. There are also no records of the name Uilcan or MacUlilcan, from which some researchers say the name came.
An early form of the name Colgu appears in Irish records back to 400 AD. This name was used as a given name and surname. It is also the name of saints in the early Celtic Church, the Cheile Dei, which predates the Roman Church. Gaels adopted hereditary surnames earlier than most European people, and the name Mc Colgu, and later the later form McColgan, were already established by the year 1000 AD. It is from the Gaelic families who took this name that the Northern Irish and Kintyre McQuilkin's descend.
There is a continuous line of records concerning the McColgan family; the name is found early in Kintyre where it has the following Anglicized spellings: McCullkan, McCalkin, Mcuilcean, and, much later, McQuilkin, and in the 1790's, Wilkinson. The first three on record were Allen Mcculkyn, Donald bane McCulkyne, and Gillasp McCulkyne; these are on the tenants list in Kintyre in 1636 . The most famous of the name was Colcu Mac Ua Dunechada, to whom the Emperor Charlemagne sent gifts, and was a lay-fer-lerginn, or chief professor, in the school at Clonmacnois in Ireland. The name is used in most of the Irish clan genealogies; a particular one is of the O'Neill's which shows one Naill Frassach who was the ancestor of the O'Kane's, and O'Brain's of Ulster and who had a son named "Colca; a quo CULKIN". In the Ulster hero saga, "Cattle Raid of Cooley", there is the great and mighty Mend Sal Cholgain.
The O'Colgan's of County Offaley and the O'Colgan's/McColgan's stem from different origins. The Offaley clan is from the O'Conner's, and the McColgans of Derry and Donegal stem from the Celleach, who had a son Colca, a quo Clann Colgain of Ulster. The McDonnell's of Clan Kelly also are descended from this Celleach, who came from Colla da Croich of the great Clan Colla. In 776, this "Colcca son of Celleach" was King of the Ua Cermhthain, a clan of the Oirghilla. The McColgans were later Chiefs of the Ui MacCarthainn, until dispossessed by the Cinel Eoghain. The O'Kanes are the clan which probably replaced them and they then became a broken clan. They are later Airchinneach's (hereditary stewards of church lands) in Donaghmore in County Donegal, either under the O'Donnell's or the O'Doherty's. The title now in English is spelled Erenagh; the meaning of the title is a sept that retains hereditary church lands and were educated men in Latin and Gaelic. This position was a very important one, and they were used to settle disputes between clans and neighbours. These families were often exempt from war and their lands served as a sanctuary for the Gaels. Unfortunately, the English had no respect for Celtic law and these lands and families fell prey to English armies. Brian Bonner in his book, "Where Aileach Guards", says, "The last named sept McColgan's held a distinguished place in Inis Eogain for many generation in the ecclesiastical and educational fields."
Some listings of the name from the Annals of Ulster are: Cenal Faeladh mac Colgan, Colgu mac Blaithe, Aodh mColgan, toisech Airgiall, Ferdhomhach ua Clucan, Rombart din mc Colcen, Muiredhach ua Cluccain, abbott Cennanaa. In 1532 in Armagh, Hugh McColkin made an indenture with Magister O'Kane of the Catholic Church. The Papal Bulls of 1428-1468 list Maurice Ochalgain and Dermit McColcen, who were canons in the churches in Tuam and Kildare, and Cennfaolad mac Colcen, King of Connacht. There was several McColgan's with Sir Cahir O'Doherty in his revolt in which he attacked and burned the city of Derry. The O'Kane's, O'Hanlon's, O'Donnell's, and O'Gallagher's joined in this revolt. In 1601 there one Allen O'Colgain who was a minster at Durness, Ille of Skye, and was a witness to a bond friendship between Donald Gorme McDonald of Slate and Rory Mor McLeod . Thirteen years later he is a witness to a "Contract Marriage" between John Moydert, son of Clan Ranald, and Marion, daughter of Rory Mor McLeod; Allan signs as minster at Durness, Allan Mac Olgaine; he signed as a witness, Allan mac Colgaine. Also signing was Allan McRanald, John McRonald, L. McFiongh Lauclane McKynone of Straith Ordill, Hew Camerone, and Donald Macalline. In 1626, Allan was the minster at Kilchoan, Arnamurchan. It is possible that the McQuilkins in Kintyre are descended from this Allen since he was of the Protestant faith and the name Allen even today is widely used among the McQuilkins, but this is only speculation. In 1614 John McColgan, minster at Bracadah, Ille of Skye, was witness along with Ewen McQueen and Turlouch O'Murghessa a Bard, to the fostering of Norman McLeod to John Campbell. Turlach taught the classic Gaelic to McLeod and was from Inishowen, County Donegal, the home of the McColgans. Ewen McQueen is mentioned in the Synod of Argyll records for the Presbyterian Church numerous times. One can see the McColgan's were a very respected clan and family by these records.
From the land records of Kintyre there are only two early purchase's of property. One was by Angus McGulkin at Cuildrynoch in 1701, and the other was by Duncan at Cuildrynoch in 1771, the last being purchased from MacAllister of Loup. The immigrants to North Carolina on the Cape Fear are said to descended from this family, though some claim to have been born on the Ille of Jura. The early records in Kintyre show the clan to be living first on the property of MacAllister's of Loup, and then on McDonald of Largie's property. They later branch out to the lands of the McMillans, McNeill's, and the Campbell clan. The northern end of the Kintyre was one of the last Gaelic speaking regions and Gaelic was spoken there into the 20th century. So, it is known that the settler's to North Carolina were fluent in English and Gaelic, and were acquainted with the old traditions.
In the "List of Rebels" in 1685, there were: Allen mcqeelkin, Duncan mcQuilkin, Malcolm mcQuilkin, Ard Mcquilquan (the name "Ard" means tall, not Archibald), Dun mcquilquan, Angus mc quilquan, and Ard Mc ulken. At Knapdale, there were Allen McQuilkin and Angus McQuilkin; the Gigha men were Duncan McQuilkin (yr) and Malcolm McQuilkin (yr). Duncan mcCuilcean and Ranald McGluckian are listed as Jacbite prisoners in 1746. The pardon list for men of O'Doherty's Rebellion were: Donach Mckollgan, Gilmorie McColgan, Hugh McColkin, Cathal Mac Colgan , Diarmend Mac Colgan, Eoghan Mc Colgain, Shane dubh mc Colgan, and Donnell m'Colgan McColgan.
Ian McDonald, President of the Kintyre Magazine, says, "That the name was early pronounced "Mc Coolkin", and that the name appeared there first." There was an article in the "Greenock Telgraph" in 1928 that refers to Hector McLean's History in which he refers to the name "McQuilkin" as "McColgan", the way highland people pronounce it, and coming from Colca, McColgan, McCuilkan, and finally McQuilkin.
My interest in the name comes from my great grandmother, Susan McQuilkin of Rathlin Island. I am very sure that the Rathlin McQuilkins stem from Kilcalmonell and Kilberry, Argyll, Scotland. It has been suggested that these Argyll McQuilkins settled directly on Rathlin, however, significant occurances of the name also appear in Derry, original Irish seat of the Gage Family.
Virtually the whole population of Rathlin was wiped out twice in the 16th century (Francis Drake may be an English hero but I'd suggest calling a male duck, "A Male Duck" on Rathlin). As a direct result of the killings the McDonnell family, owners of the Island, sufferred great personal financial loss. In 1746 Alexander McDonnell reluctantly sold the Island to Rev. John Gage. Gage had been Rector of the Island since about 1719, in 1721 Rathlin was given Parish status suggesting there were enough Church of Ireland bodies to warrant the subdivision.
Although originally English, the Gage family, historically and subsequently, were benevolent and very hardworking landlords. It is now my opinion that that a great many of the "Argyll" Rathliners, McQuilkins, McPhail/McFaul, McCuaigs and others eagerly followed Rev. Gage from Derry to help "work" his new home.
Searching for Keogh, Kelly, Fitzgerald, Riddell, Stewart, Wilson, McQuilkin, Lynch, Boyle, Cairney, Ross, King, McIlravey, McCurdy, Drennan and Woods (to name but a few).
Also looking for any information on Rathlin Island, County Antrim, Ireland.
Also looking for any information on Rathlin Island, County Antrim, Ireland.
-
CatrionaL
- Posts: 1519
- Joined: Fri Dec 10, 2004 11:11 pm
- Location: Scottish Borders
-
Ina
- Global Moderator
- Posts: 1367
- Joined: Wed Dec 08, 2004 6:46 am
- Location: California,originally from Greenock.
-
AnneM
- Global Moderator
- Posts: 1587
- Joined: Sat Dec 11, 2004 6:51 pm
- Location: Aberdeenshire
Hi Scotincanada
Despite having deep mid-Argyll roots I don't have any of your names. However one of my friends who does not use this DG has McKinnons and I'm sure Fletchers from Mull.
I'll contact her and suggest she get in touch.
Anne
Despite having deep mid-Argyll roots I don't have any of your names. However one of my friends who does not use this DG has McKinnons and I'm sure Fletchers from Mull.
I'll contact her and suggest she get in touch.
Anne
Anne
Researching M(a)cKenzie, McCammond, McLachlan, Kerr, Assur, Renton, Redpath, Ferguson, Shedden, Also Oswald, Le/assels/Lascelles, Bonning just for starters
Researching M(a)cKenzie, McCammond, McLachlan, Kerr, Assur, Renton, Redpath, Ferguson, Shedden, Also Oswald, Le/assels/Lascelles, Bonning just for starters
-
Jack
- Posts: 1808
- Joined: Sat Dec 11, 2004 5:34 pm
- Location: Paisley
Hi ScotinCanada,
I have an Archibald McKINNON (b abt 1813 Mull) married abt 1843 to my GGG-aunt Alice McDONALD. Known children are -
Margaret - b Mull
Murdoch - b Mull
John - b Glasgow
Donald - b Glasgow
John - b Glasgow
The 1871 Govan DC of Archibald says his parents were Neil McKINNON (soldier) & Margaret McARTHUR.
--
I do have McARTHUR ancestors - but they are from Islay.
Jack
I have an Archibald McKINNON (b abt 1813 Mull) married abt 1843 to my GGG-aunt Alice McDONALD. Known children are -
Margaret - b Mull
Murdoch - b Mull
John - b Glasgow
Donald - b Glasgow
John - b Glasgow
The 1871 Govan DC of Archibald says his parents were Neil McKINNON (soldier) & Margaret McARTHUR.
--
I do have McARTHUR ancestors - but they are from Islay.
Jack
-
katye
- Posts: 15
- Joined: Wed Sep 21, 2005 7:21 am
- Location: Switzerland
Mc Larty/McArthur/McMillan/McVicar
Hi there Scotincanada,
My family came from Argyll(Campbeltown largely but others from Killean& Kilchenzie, Saddell & Skipness & Tayinloan). My gt grandma was Agnes McLarty(1874-1954) .Of your names this is the most recent on my tree, however I also have some of the other names in my tree.
My family came from Argyll(Campbeltown largely but others from Killean& Kilchenzie, Saddell & Skipness & Tayinloan). My gt grandma was Agnes McLarty(1874-1954) .Of your names this is the most recent on my tree, however I also have some of the other names in my tree.
-
McConnachy
- Posts: 29
- Joined: Sat Jan 06, 2007 12:17 am
McConnachy connections in Argllshire
I am after information on numerous McConnachy family connections in Argyllshire including around Sadell and Killean.
It is sometimes misspelled - McConnochy, McConachy, McConnachie but I believe the 1841 census records have the correct spellings! I wonder if anyone has seen the 1851, 1861 census or beyond for Argllshire to discover more about the McConnachy family members (I don't think these are yet available on-line).
It is sometimes misspelled - McConnochy, McConachy, McConnachie but I believe the 1841 census records have the correct spellings! I wonder if anyone has seen the 1851, 1861 census or beyond for Argllshire to discover more about the McConnachy family members (I don't think these are yet available on-line).
-
StewL
- Posts: 1396
- Joined: Sat Dec 11, 2004 12:59 am
- Location: Perth Western Australia
I was just looking at the original date of ScotinCanada's post.
Has anyone had a reply from this poster it was made back in March 2005?
Has anyone had a reply from this poster it was made back in March 2005?
Stewie
Searching for: Anderson, Balks, Barton, Courtney, Davidson, Downie, Dunlop, Edward, Flucker, Galloway, Graham, Guthrie, Higgins, Laurie, Mathieson, McLean, McLuckie, Miln, Nielson, Payne, Phillips, Porterfield, Stewart, Watson
Searching for: Anderson, Balks, Barton, Courtney, Davidson, Downie, Dunlop, Edward, Flucker, Galloway, Graham, Guthrie, Higgins, Laurie, Mathieson, McLean, McLuckie, Miln, Nielson, Payne, Phillips, Porterfield, Stewart, Watson