A History of Dirlot Cemetery by Dr. William Gunn, Futuna, New Hebrides (Part 3; the last)
More about Dr Gunn can be found elsewhere on this site, starting with Thomas Sinclair's Ninth Supplement.
More about Dr Gunn can be found elsewhere on this site, starting with Thomas Sinclair's Ninth Supplement.
The key people / points are:
George Gunn who one of the sons of Alexander Gunn of Dalmore, two of his descendants were John the elder of two sons born 1747; press-gang story; escaped being press-ganged by running to Helmsdale and staying with Captain Gray who was related to Mr Sutherland of Langwell; finally enlisted and acted as body-servant to Captain Gray.
John of Achnacraig (near Berriedale) died aged 84. Badbea sheep story. Hi eldest son was John of Badbea who served in the militia for a number of years. 1814 heroic / hardship story. Buried at Berriedale in 1875 with his father and grandfather. His grandson was John Gunn who was a pioneer missionary in Livingstonia.
Another son of Marcus Mohr was James of Campster. Lots of well scattered descendants. James had son John was buried at Clyth.
Marcus Gunn of Dalmore the grandson of Marcus Mohr; Alexander Gunn - Alister M'Horish - great strength died 1786; his brother was Donald.
And for those who enjoy tabloid press 'news' stories; here's one from the Scottish Sun on Dirlot cemetery (Or '18th century Freemasons do spooky things...'):
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/scottishnews/4277357/Treasure-hunt-Ashley-finds-the-fabled-pools-gold.html#ixzz2Y1Bp0gYM
George Gunn who one of the sons of Alexander Gunn of Dalmore, two of his descendants were John the elder of two sons born 1747; press-gang story; escaped being press-ganged by running to Helmsdale and staying with Captain Gray who was related to Mr Sutherland of Langwell; finally enlisted and acted as body-servant to Captain Gray.
John of Achnacraig (near Berriedale) died aged 84. Badbea sheep story. Hi eldest son was John of Badbea who served in the militia for a number of years. 1814 heroic / hardship story. Buried at Berriedale in 1875 with his father and grandfather. His grandson was John Gunn who was a pioneer missionary in Livingstonia.
Another son of Marcus Mohr was James of Campster. Lots of well scattered descendants. James had son John was buried at Clyth.
Marcus Gunn of Dalmore the grandson of Marcus Mohr; Alexander Gunn - Alister M'Horish - great strength died 1786; his brother was Donald.
And for those who enjoy tabloid press 'news' stories; here's one from the Scottish Sun on Dirlot cemetery (Or '18th century Freemasons do spooky things...'):
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/scottishnews/4277357/Treasure-hunt-Ashley-finds-the-fabled-pools-gold.html#ixzz2Y1Bp0gYM