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JOHN I am related to Alexander Skinner Born 30.11.1805 married to Ann McIntosh Born 1806. Eldest son John Skinner b.21.8.1826. All in Cromarty
I have been trying to trace Donald Skinner born. 1726 in Avoch and have had o luck so far. If you could be of help I would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks Pamela Hoad

Hi Pamela, I have found a DONALD SKINNER,DOB.8 APR 1730, Cromarty
father Alexander Skinner. mother Ann Clerk,could this be your donald,or have you a confitmed 1726 birth date.
there is also John.dob.29 aug 1727, cromarty.
Alexander. dob. 8 mar 1741, cromarty
Donald dob 17 apr 1744,cromarty. the mothers name is spelled with an A do you think this might be the same family.??the original Donald might have died in infancy,and the latest infant being called Donald in memory, i think this used to happen sometimes
Ian

Hi Pamela, It looks as if Cromarty would be the place of Donald's birth as Ian suggests if you are sure he was born 1726 as there are no records in existence before 1727 for Avoch. People were born there of course but there are no records.

Hi Ann and Ian. Thank you for replying. I have a confirmed Donald Skinner (Scottish rec. Reg.no. 990578 b. Avoch 1726.
children: Donald Skinner reg.no990578 b.31.8.1746 Cromarty m.Annie Johnston 1767 Cromarty. D.15.3.1792 Cromarty Both are buried in East Church. They had 8 children. 3rd child John Skinner b.17.7.1777 Cromarty. M.Janet Hossack b.1782 in Cromarty. Died 1841 in Cromarty. Their son Alexander Skinner b.2.12.1805 Cromarty M.Ann McIntosh 10.11.1825 D. 24.9.1872. That is what I have confirmed. I am interested in Alexander Skinner. mother Ann Clerk as I have nothing on her. I don't have anything on a Donald b.1744.
Thank you for your help.

Hi Ian and Ann. Thank you for replying.
I have my Donald Skinner confirmed b.1726 Avoch. Son Donald Skinner b.31.8.1746 M.Anne Johnston 1767 D.15.3.1792 They are both buried in East Church Cromarty. Their son John Skinner b.19.7.1777 in Cromarty. M.Janet Hossack 11.4.1800 D.1841. Their son Alexander Skinner b.30.11.1805 Cromarty M. Ann Mcintosh who was born in Avoch 1806 and died 19.7.1875 Cromarty. I have them with 10 children.
Your Alexander Skinner marrying Ann Clerk I don't have any record of, but would be very interested if you any.
Ian now that you have told me there were no records kept before 1727 I am thinking I might not be able to find anything else on my original Donald Skinner b.1726 in Avoch. I have my research from the Scottish Church Records and the reg.no. for Donald is 990578.
Thank you and if you can be of help any more I would be grateful

HI Ian. I haven't got a Donald Skinner DOB 8 April 1730 Cromarty. father Alexander Skinner mother Ann Clerk and haven't been able to find anything. Could you let me know more if you have it please.

hi Pamela,sorry that is all I have on that Donald.I have another Donald DOB.3Mar 1719.Cromarty. father Alexander Skinner. mother . Margaret Monro. any interest to you.??
ian

Hi Ian. Thanks for your interest. It is greatly appreciated. I don't have your Donald DOB 3Mar1719 and have nothing on Margaret Monro. I would appreciate knowing more if you have it.

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