Kendra,
You have two choices to further your research...the Library at Clan Donald Skye (See "http://www.clandonald.com".) or me: Graham Evan MacDonell, Principal Researcher, The Great Glen Genealogical Research Centre, Suite 324 - 24…
Thanks Kirsty!
Yes, they did have common names and that seems to be the problem with me getting any more information. I appreciate your response though!
Kendra
Hi Kendra,
It's often difficult to get back beyond the 1780s, especially if your family had common names and weren't landowners.
Good luck with your research!
Kirsty
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