Genealogical notes and stories about the Livingstone family, 4 October 1892
Scope and Contents
Genealogical notes and stories about the Livingstone family including their connections with Kerrera, Ulva and Blantyre [Cearrara, and Ulbha, Earra Ghàidheal/Argyllshire and Lanarkshire] and David Livingstone the explorer. There is a story about a Livingstone at Achnacree killing a deer for the King with an arrow and subsequently losing possession of Dail an eas [Achadh na Crithe and Dail an Eas/Dalness, Earra Ghàidheal/Argyllshire]. Also includes a story about 'The baron who bro[ugh]t body of Tighearna na h Apinn was killed by Macleans of Duart while out fishing'. Tigh[earna] na h Appin is buried in Lismore.'
Dates
- Creation: 4 October 1892
Creator
- From the Fonds: Carmichael, Alexander, 1832-1912 (Excise officer | folklorist and antiquarian | Edinburgh | Scotland) (Person)
- From the Fonds: Watson, William John, 1865-1948 (Professor of Celtic) (Person)
Language of Materials
English Gaelic
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unrestricted.
Full Extent
From the Series: 35 folios ; 20.2 x 14.5 cm
Physical Location
5.07
Physical Location
folio 197v, line 4 to folio 198v, line 12
Subject
- Livingstone, David, Dr, 1813-1873 (medical missionary | explorer) (Person)
- Livingston (Appin) (Family)
- Maclean (of Duart) (Family)
Repository Details
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