Comments: Seeking MacDonald & MacCleod families in LAXDALE, STORNOWAY. My partner's late father was born and bred in Laxdale, Stornoway and my partner often speaks about his own memories of the place. His father was Donald ROSS (known as Dolly) and he is named Donald after his dad. I wonder if Laxdale or Stornoway have an online community forum where my partner can gain contact with his relatives up there.
Date Added: 25/02/2010 17:39:26

Comments: Hi, My father's family come from Lewis and I was wondering if there were any relatives remaining on the island. His mother was Christina MacMillan (Kirsty/Chursty) and she married John Mackie (from Glasgow) in 1915 - at 22 Stag Rd in Stornoway - where she lived. Her parents were Angus MacMillan (Leurbost) and Isabella MacLean (South Shawbost). Kirsty and John left Stornoway some time after my father was born (maybe around 1925) and settled in Port Glasgow. I visited Stornoway in 1996 but hadn't researched any information at that stage - so just had a general look around. We plan on visiting again in 2011 and it would be good if I had could catch up with any relatives. Does anyone know if there is a branch of the genealogical society I could contact? Many thanks!
Date Added: 02/02/2010 05:07:33

Comments: Hi, My father was born in Stornoway and and I have traced my ancestors on Lewis back to about 1800. I was wanting to find out if I have any living relatives? My grandmother was Christina MacMillan and she was married (to John Mackie) from 22 Stag Rd in Stornoway in 1915. Her parents were Angus MacMillan and Isabella MacLean. I live in NZ now but I'll be visiting Lewis some time in 2011 and it would be great if I could catch up with any relatives. cheers Ellen
Date Added: 01/02/2010 00:45:49

Comments: Hello.I realize this is like looking for a needle in a haystack but we're looking for relatives in the Thomson Family.My mother was adopted and recently found out her birth mother's name was Margaret Jean(Jane) Thomson,born Minot Township Ontario Canada May 5,1901,died Sept 1,1971.We were told her brother Russell Thomson had visited relatives in Stornoway(he has since passed away).Margaret's parents were John Thomson and Catherine Morrison Lamont,also born in Canada.My great,great, grand parents were Thomas Thomson and Janet Stark,who lived in Libberton/Biggar area in Scotland in the early 1850's and came to Canada shortly after that.Thomas' parents were Thomas Thomson and Jane Cassells.If anyone has any information on any of their descendents we would appreciate hearing from you!.We're planning a trip to Scotland next fall and are hoping to meet up with any lost family members.Thank you. Siobhan
Date Added: 01/12/2009 02:41:39

Comments: We live on the Island for a short time (we remember well the tornado of Jan 2005). Through various reasons we moved to the mainland (Banff), and due to family illness back to South Wales. Looking forward to the day when it's possible to return to Lewis, this time to say. In the meantime we are in contact with folk through the new Lewis social network (http://lewis-social.net). Please drop by and say hello!
Date Added: 31/10/2009 14:48:28