Re: Isabella Maciver, 18th century, Scotland
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In reply to:
Isabella Maciver, 18th century, Scotland
5/08/01
I recommend you try to obtain a copy of "Account of the Clan Iver" by Principal Colin Campbell.My research on the Macivers is focussed on the Macivers of Tolsta, Isle of Lewis, Ross-shire.Quoting from the account .... John Maciver was Sherriff at Ness, and head of the clan A Bhaillidh - Macivers of Tolsta, Ness, Stornoway and Coll.From various sources including the above account the descendency then goes Kenneth - Duncan - Alastair - Iain - Donald - Alexander.It is only with this Alexander that some detail finally emerges (to my knowlegde).
This Alexander had twelve sons but only the names of six are known - Alexander, Roderick, Donald, John Murdoch and William.The third of these sons (Donald Maciver) was a tacksman of Tolsta who had six children - Alexander, Kenneth, John, Evander, Rev Murdoch and Isabella.
It is this Isabella Maciver who married Kenneth Mackenzie of Stornoway and whose children included Sir Alexander Mackenzie born in Luskentyre House, Stornoway in 1763.
Whilst I have undertaken much research into my area of this Maciver branch, I have never majored on your particular area though I would be much interested in your findings.I do not know if I can help you very much more but please ask.