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Malcolm Galbraith MacDonald

Male 1897 - 1974  (77 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Malcolm Galbraith MacDonald was born on 12 Jun 1897 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 2 Aug 1898 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK (son of John MacDonald and Sarah Duncan); died on 20 Jul 1974 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Born Ardlamy

    Died:
    Died age 77

    Malcolm married Elizabeth Sinclair in 1942 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Elizabeth was born about 1910; died on 23 Jan 1968 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Margaret MacDonald
    2. John MacDonald
    3. Maureen MacDonald

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John MacDonald was born on 22 Nov 1852 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK (son of Duncan MacDonald and Flora Galbraith); died on 19 Oct 1926 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Notes:

    on 18/6/1896 there is an entry in the church records stating:
    Flora, illegitimate daughter of Flora MacDonald, now the wife of John Wilkison Newhouses. John MacDonald took the vows. The child was baptised together with son Donald MacDonald

    Birth:
    Born Tarbert

    Died:
    Died at Leim age 73

    John married Sarah Duncan on 13 Dec 1883 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Sarah (daughter of James Duncan and Janet Graham) was born on 8 Jan 1863 in Whamphray, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, UK; died on 3 Jul 1940 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Sarah Duncan was born on 8 Jan 1863 in Whamphray, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, UK (daughter of James Duncan and Janet Graham); died on 3 Jul 1940 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Died at Ardminish age 77

    Notes:

    Married:
    1891 census Gigha
    Address: Ardailly House
    John McDonald 38
    Sarah McDonald 28
    Flora McDonald 5
    Janet McDonald 3
    Duncan McDonald 1
    Bella McDonald 47
    Janet Duncan 50
    Flora McDonald 23
    John McDonald 2 Weeks

    Children:
    1. Duncan MacDonald was born on 28 Feb 1883 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 1 Mar 1883 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 7 Mar 1883 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    2. Flora MacDonald was born on 5 Aug 1885 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 26 Aug 1885 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    3. Janet MacDonald was born on 19 Jul 1887 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 19 Aug 1887 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    4. Duncan MacDonald was born on 6 Jul 1889 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 2 Oct 1889 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 16 May 1914 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    5. John Graham MacDonald was born on 28 Mar 1891 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 11 Jun 1891 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 9 Feb 1976; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    6. Isabella MacDonald was born on 10 Jul 1892 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 19 Jul 1893 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    7. Donald MacDonald was born on 15 Jun 1895 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 18 Jun 1896 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    8. 1. Malcolm Galbraith MacDonald was born on 12 Jun 1897 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 2 Aug 1898 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 20 Jul 1974 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    9. Sarah MacDonald was born on 26 Feb 1900 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 16 Oct 1900 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    10. James MacDonald was born on 28 May 1902 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 29 May 1902 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 6 May 1926 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    11. Peter MacDonald was born on 11 Jan 1905 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 4 Jan 1906 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 29 May 1973 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Duncan MacDonald was born on 20 Nov 1811 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK (son of John MacDonald and Isabella Galbraith); died on 26 Jun 1863 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: woolen weaver as per death certificate of wife in 1872

    Notes:

    Born Ardelay


    1841 census Gigha
    Address: Tarbert
    MCDONALD Duncan M 25 Woolen & Linen Weaver Argyllshire
    MCDONALD Donald M 15 Argyllshire
    MCDONALD Flory F 25 Argyllshire
    GALBREATH Niel M 35 Cod Fisher Argyllshire
    GALBREATH Bella F 26d Argyllshire

    Died:
    Died age 52.
    Informant is Peter Galbraith brother inlaw

    Duncan married Flora Galbraith on 16 Jun 1842 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Flora (daughter of Donald Galbraith and Elizabeth Smith) was born on 3 Aug 1812 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 24 Feb 1872 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Flora Galbraith was born on 3 Aug 1812 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK (daughter of Donald Galbraith and Elizabeth Smith); died on 24 Feb 1872 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    born Tarbert

    Died:
    Died age 59 at Ardaily
    Informant is Flora McDonald daughter

    Notes:

    Married:
    Duncan McDonald and Flora Galbraith in Tarbert

    1851 census Gigha
    Tarbert
    Duncan McDonald head married 39 handloom weaver (linen)
    Flora McDonald wife 38
    Isabella McDonald daughter 7
    Betsey McDonald daughter 6
    Mary McDonald daughter 4
    Flora McDonald daughter 3
    Anne McDonald daughter 6 months

    Children:
    1. Isabella MacDonald was born on 15 Apr 1843 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    2. Betty MacDonald was born on 19 Sep 1844 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 27 Apr 1881; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    3. Mary MacDonald was born on 1 Aug 1846 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    4. Flora MacDonald was born on 11 Jun 1848 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 1 May 1897 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    5. Anne MacDonald was born on 28 Sep 1850 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    6. 2. John MacDonald was born on 22 Nov 1852 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 19 Oct 1926 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    7. Donald MacDonald was born on 4 Jan 1855 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 23 Oct 1912 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

  3. 6.  James Duncan was christened about 1832 (son of John McConachy and Janet McNeil); and died.

    Other Events:

    • Alias: Cochran, McConachy

    James married Janet Graham on 8 Jun 1858 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Janet (daughter of John Graham and Merran Henderson) was born on 14 Mar 1841 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Janet Graham was born on 14 Mar 1841 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK (daughter of John Graham and Merran Henderson); and died.

    Notes:

    1841 census Gigha
    Address: Kills
    GRAHAM John M 20 Fisherman Argyllshire
    GRAHAM Marion F 20 Argyllshire
    GRAHAM Janet F 3m Argyllshire

    1851 census Gigha
    Achavinish
    John Graham 34
    Marion Graham 32
    Janet Graham 10
    Donald Graham 4
    Betsey Graham 1



    Birth:
    Born at Keills

    Notes:

    Married:
    1871 census Campbeltown
    Address:

    Children:
    1. Janet McNeill Duncan was born on 19 Feb 1860 in Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    2. 3. Sarah Duncan was born on 8 Jan 1863 in Whamphray, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, UK; died on 3 Jul 1940 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    3. Mary Duncan was born on 6 Jan 1865 in Whamphray, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, UK; and died.
    4. John Duncan was born on 12 Jan 1867 in Kirkmichael, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, UK; died on 12 Mar 1926; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    5. Donald Duncan was born on 9 Apr 1869 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  John MacDonald was born about 1764; died on 15 Jun 1831 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Died Ardelay aged 76

    John married Isabella Galbraith on 21 Jun 1811 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Isabella (daughter of Niven Galbraith) was born about 1780; died on 14 Mar 1840 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Isabella Galbraith was born about 1780 (daughter of Niven Galbraith); died on 14 Mar 1840 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Died at Kinerarah

    Notes:

    Married:
    John MacDonald in Ardelay to Isabella Galbraith daugher of Niven Galbraith in Leim

    1827 census Gigha

    Children:
    1. 4. Duncan MacDonald was born on 20 Nov 1811 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 26 Jun 1863 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    2. Neil MacDonald was born on 29 Dec 1813 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    3. Flora MacDonald was born on 12 Oct 1814 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 14 Aug 1850 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    4. Lachlan MacDonald was born on 27 Jul 1818 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 30 Jan 1874 in Canada; was buried in Purcell Cemetery, Aldborough, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
    5. John MacDonald was born on 24 Sep 1820 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 12 Jul 1839 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    6. Donald MacDonald was born about 1825 in Scotland, UK; died on 21 Aug 1894 in Tarbert, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Tarbert, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

  3. 10.  Donald Galbraith was born about 1781 (son of Peter Galbraith and Ann McLellan); died on 12 Dec 1856 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: fisherman

    Notes:

    Died:
    died at Tarbert age 74
    informant is son Peter Galbraith

    Donald married Elizabeth Smith. Elizabeth (daughter of Peter Smith and Mary MacNeill) was born about 1784; died on 7 Apr 1859 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Elizabeth Smith was born about 1784 (daughter of Peter Smith and Mary MacNeill); died on 7 Apr 1859 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Notes:

    Died:
    died in Tarbert
    son Peter Galbraith is present

    Notes:

    Married:
    1827 census Gigha

    Children:
    1. Peter Galbraith was born on 27 Mar 1811 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 28 Mar 1877 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    2. 5. Flora Galbraith was born on 3 Aug 1812 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 24 Feb 1872 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    3. Archibald Galbraith was born on 26 Mar 1814 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    4. Malcolm Galbraith was born on 15 Jan 1816 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 27 May 1882 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    5. Neil Galbraith was born on 9 Nov 1818 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    6. Ann Galbraith was born on 25 Jun 1820 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 21 Aug 1821 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    7. Elizabeth Galbraith was born on 8 Aug 1822 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 29 Apr 1892 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    8. Mary Galbraith was born on 22 Jul 1824 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    9. Anne Galbraith was born on 2 Jan 1827 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.

  5. 12.  John McConachy

    John married Janet McNeil. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Janet McNeil
    Children:
    1. 6. James Duncan was christened about 1832; and died.

  7. 14.  John Graham was born on 19 Apr 1817 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 3 May 1817 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK (son of Alexander Graham and Janet Drayan); died on 19 Apr 1890 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Died New Houses Gigha age 73
    Donald Graham son is informant

    John married Merran Henderson on 25 May 1840 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Merran (daughter of Archibald Henderson and Elizabeth Clark) was born on 7 Mar 1818 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  Merran Henderson was born on 7 Mar 1818 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK (daughter of Archibald Henderson and Elizabeth Clark); and died.

    Other Events:

    • Alias: Marion
    • Alias: Sara

    Notes:

    Married:
    John Graham at Ardminish with Marion Henderson at Keills

    1841 census Gigha
    Address: Kills
    GRAHAM John M 20 Fisherman Argyllshire
    GRAHAM Marion F 20 Argyllshire
    GRAHAM Janet F 3m Argyllshire

    1851 census Gigha
    Achavinish
    John Graham 34
    Marion Graham 32
    Janet Graham 10
    Donald Graham 4
    Betsey Graham 1

    1861 census Gigha
    New Quay
    John Graham 44
    Sarah Graham 42
    Betsy Grahan 11
    Mary Graham 7
    Sarah Graham 7
    Archibald Graham 4
    Alexander Graham 1
    Neil Galbraith 24 nephew fisherrman
    Mary McNeil 22 housemaid
    Peter McNeill 20 fisherman
    Janet McGougan 11 visitor scholar

    1871 census Gigha
    New Quay
    John Graham 53
    Sarah Graham 52
    Donald Graham 24
    Mary Graham 19
    Archibald Graham 14
    Alexander Graham 11
    Donald Duncan 9 grandson
    Donald Galbraith 73

    1881 census Gigha
    New Houses nr 3
    John Graham 64
    Sarah Graham 63
    Elizabeth Graham 31
    Mary Graham 29
    Archie Hamilton 25
    Sarah Hamilton 26
    Sarah Hamilton 1

    1891 census Gigha
    New Houses nr 3
    Donald Graham 43
    Marion Grahan 72 mother
    Elizabeth Graham 40
    Mary McDonald 38
    Archibald Graham 33
    Alexander Graham 30
    John R McDonald 6
    Sarah Hamilton 11

    Children:
    1. 7. Janet Graham was born on 14 Mar 1841 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    2. Archibald Graham was born on 13 Jan 1843 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 16 Apr 1850 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    3. Alexander Graham was born on 2 Jun 1845 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 4 Jun 1845 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    4. Donald Graham was born on 6 Jan 1847 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    5. Betsey Graham was born on 19 Sep 1849 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    6. Mary Graham was born on 14 Nov 1851 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 4 May 1939; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    7. Marion Graham was born on 16 Jun 1854 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 26 Jul 1932.
    8. Archibald Graham was born on 2 Dec 1856 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    9. Alexander Graham was born on 21 Dec 1859 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 11 Apr 1903 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.