Descendants of Alexander Gunn born c1785

1.  Alexander Gunn, b. ABT 1755.

      Date of birth estimated.

     He married Ann Gunn, b. ABT 1755.

     Ann:  Date of birth estimated. William's marriage record indicated   Ann'smaiden name as Gunn.

                             Children:

                      i.     Adam Gunn.

                      ii.   Alexander Gunn, b. 22 Jan 1793 in Badentorrk, Kildonan, Sutherland, Scotland, census 1861 in Cooper Lane, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, occupation 1861 Agricultural Labourer  Location: Thurso, d. 23 Sep 1868 in Off Nelson Street, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, occupation 1851 Farmer of 14  acres  Location: Sibster, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, occupation 1841 Farmer  Location: Sibster, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland.

                             He married Sarah Gordon, b. 1790 in Farr, Sutherland, Scotland.

                      iii.  Donald Gunn.

                      iv.   Robert Gunn.

            2.       v.    William Gunn b. 1784.

Generation Two

2.  William Gunn, b. 1784 in Kildonan, Sutherland, Scotland, census 1851 in Newton, Watten, Caithness, Scotland, occupation Shepherd  Location: Cattle Dealer, d. 1 Feb 1863 in Newton, Watten, Caithness, Scotland.

      Buried Halkirk Cemetery - D. Rpt. by son William.  In a letter   received from Brenda Begg, Swanley, Kent it is said that Violet Begg  Smith in her writings says that William and Helen were cousins.

     He married Helen Gunn, b. 1787 (daughter of Alexander Gunn [1760 -     ] and Catherine Gunn [1760 -     ]), census 1851 in Newton, Watten, Caithness, Scotland, d. 26 Jul 1868 in Backlass, Watten, Caithness, Scotland.

     Helen:  From Broubster, Reay, Caithness at M. D. Rpt. by son William.

                             Children:

            3.       i.     Alexander Gunn b. 24 Dec 1809.

            4.       ii.   Donald Gunn b. 6 Jun 1811.

                      iii.  Robert Gunn, b. 21 Sep 1813 in Corrish, Kildonan, Sutherland, Scotland.

                      iv.   Kathrain Gunn, b. 29 Apr 1816 in Arichline, Kildonan, Sutherland, Scotland.

                      v.    William Campbell Gunn, b. 4 Nov 1817 in Arichline, Kildonan, Sutherland, Scotland, census 1851 in Newton, Watten, Caithness, Scotland, occupation 1841 - Shepherd/Cattle Dealer, d. 24 Dec 1896 in Houstry, Watten, Caithness, Scotland, census 1841 in Newton, Watten, Caithness, Scotland.

                      vi.   Angus Gunn, b. 3 Nov 1819 in Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland.

            5.       vii. Ann Gunn b. 21 May 1822.

Generation Three

3.  Alexander Gunn, b. 24 Dec 1809 in Kildonan, Sutherland, Scotland, census 1871 in Lieurary, Caithness, Scotland, occupation Variously given as Farmer, Shepherd, Pavement Dresser and, d. 28 Feb 1872 in Achscrabster, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1851 in Westfield, Caithness, Scotland, census 1861 in Forsie, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland.

      D. Rpt. by son William - died of Organic Disease of Liver. Death   cert., census and OPR records at variance over year of birth.  In 1851   given as a retired farmer though he is only aged 38 years according  to  census - aged could be nearer to 42 years when using other data.   In  household in 1851 there was Anny Henderson, Farm Servant, aged 32   years and Barbro Miller, House Servant, aged 18 years.

     In 1861 family at Assery, Forsie, Halkirk, Caithness.

     He married Elizabeth Swanson, 18 Mar 1842 in Reay, Caithness, Scotland, b. 27 Mar 1823 in Reay, Caithness, Scotland (daughter of David Swanson and Elizabeth Hamilton), census 1871 in Lieurary, Caithness, Scotland, occupation 1881 Midwife, d. 29 Mar 1902 in Spittal, Caithness, Scotland, census 1851 in Westfield, Caithness, Scotland, census 1861 in Forsie, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland.

     Elizabeth:  D. rpt. by son William.

                             Children:

            6.       i.     William Gunn b. 8 Jan 1843.

                      ii.   David Gunn, b. 1844 in Latheron, Caithness, Scotland, census 1851 in Westfield, Caithness, Scotland.

                              David not in 1861 census with family - left family home or dead?

                      iii.  Robert Gunn, b. 1846 in Reay, Caithness, Scotland, census 1851 in Westfield, Caithness, Scotland, d. 29 Jan 1866 in Achnavast, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1861 in Forsie, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland.

                              Buried in Reay. D. Rpt. by neighbour, Wm. Tait. Died of Typhoid.

                      iv.   Elizabeth Jessie Gunn, b. 1848 in Reay, Caithness, Scotland, census 1851 in Westfield, Caithness, Scotland, d. 16 Feb 1849 in Achnavast, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1861 in Forsie, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland.

                              D. Rpt. by neighbour, Wm. Tait. Died of Typhoid.

            7.       v.    Alexander Gunn b. 1849.

                      vi.   Finlay Gunn, b. 1850 in Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, census 1871 in Lieurary, Caithness, Scotland, occupation Stone Dresser, d. 30 Jun 1924 in Olrig, Caithness, Scotland, census 1851 in Westfield, Caithness, Scotland, census 1861 in Forsie, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland.

                              Deth reported by Isabella Taylor, niece, from Bayview, Canisbay.

                      vii. 'Boy' Gunn, b. 1851.

                              Boy, unnamed, born & died between 1851 and 1855.

                      viii.       John Gunn, b. 1853, census 1871 in Lieurary, Caithness, Scotland, d. 18 May 1872 in Edinburgh, Scotland, census 1861 in Forsie, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland.

                              Died at Smallpox Hospital.

                      ix.   Donald Gunn, b. 25 Jun 1855 in Assery, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, census 1871 in Lieurary, Caithness, Scotland, occupation Flagstone Dresser, d. 20 Mar 1891 in Spittal, Caithness, Scotland, census 1861 in Forsie, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland.

                              D. Rpt. by brother William.  Died of Cardiac Disease.

                      x.    Catherine Helen Gunn, b. 13 Oct 1857 in Assery, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, census 1871 in Lieurary, Caithness, Scotland, census 1861 in Forsie, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland.

                              B. registered by brother William.

                      xi.   Donald Munro Gunn, b. 14 Aug 1861 in Assery, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, d. 8 Nov 1863 in Achnavast, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.

                              B. registered by brother William. D. Rpt. by brother William.  Always   delicate.

4.  Donald Gunn, b. 6 Jun 1811 in Kildonan, Sutherland, Scotland, occupation Contractor  Location: Mason, d. 22 Jun 1866 in Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland.

      D. Rpt. by son Robert - Buried Halkirk Cemetery. Resident at   Banniskirk in Halkirk parish.

     He married Wemyss Williamson, 18 May 1833 in Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, b. 4 Aug 1808 in Stanstill, Bower, Caithness, Scotland (daughter of William Williamson and Euphemia MacKay), census 1871 in Assery, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, d. 22 Feb 1890 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1881 in Manson's Lane, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.

     Wemyss:  Died Gladstones Buildings, Thurso - Buried Halkirk Cemetery.   Gravestone and death records at variance over age at death.

                             Children:

                      i.     Benjamine Gunn, b. 29 Aug 1833 in Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland.

                              No further record of child - probably died young. Sex not given   inrecords - not sure if male or female.

                      ii.   William Gunn, b. 8 Apr 1835 in Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, occupation Supervisor of Excise  Location: Inland Revenue, d. 12 Oct 1888 in Loughborough, England.

                              In 1881 census living at 6 Gregory Street,  Loughborough,  Lecicestershire,  England with his wife, her brother and  her younger  sister.  Occupation given as Supervisor Inland Revenue.   Wife's  brother, Alfred Hayes, a solicitor. Died due to accidental fall  downstairs - coroners inquest - 15th October. On death certificate   occupation given as Supervisor of Excise. Donald, his brother,  executor of his will and brother Robert also mentioned in document   indicating/confirming executor.

                             He married Mary Elizabeth Hayes, b. ABT 1850.

                             Mary:  At 6 Gregory Street, Loughborough with husband and brother, Alfred,and   sister, Bertha Anna.  Alfred a Solicitor.

            8.       iii.  Robert Gunn b. 28 Aug 1837.

            9.       iv.   James Gunn b. 21 Nov 1839.

                      v.    Angus Gunn, b. 11 Jan 1842 in Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, d. 2 Sep 1868 in Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, Scotland.

                              1851 Census - with Uncle William Gunn and his family at Newton,  Watten, Caithness.

                             1861 Census - with parents and siblings at Banniskirk, Halkirk,   Caithness.  Occupation in 1861 - Mason

                             Died of Disease of the knee joint - 3 years, amputation in thigh 13  weeks, Secondary Haemorrhage one week.  Certificate notes 'Native of  Thurso'. Single. Journeyman Mason.  Father Donald Gunn given as a  Quarryman.  Death registered by John McPherson, Governor's Clerk, City  Poorhouse.

            10.     vi.   Alexander Gunn b. 2 Jan 1844.

            11.     vii. Euphemia Gunn b. 1847.

            12.     viii.       Helen Gunn b. 1849.

            13.     ix.   Donald Gunn b. 1851.

5.  Ann Gunn, b. 21 May 1822 in Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, census 1851 in Newton, Watten, Caithness, Scotland, d. 25 Jul 1859 in Houstry, Watten, Caithness, Scotland.

      Died day after the birth of twins in 1859.

     She married William Begg, 4 Jun 1853 in Watten, Caithness, Scotland, b. 9 May 1821 in Watten, Caithness, Scotland (son of Peter Begg [1786 - 1841] and Catherine Smith [1789 - 1860]), census 1851 in Watten, Caithness, Scotland, occupation Farmer, d. 27 Jun 1900 in Castletown, Caithness, Scotland, census 1861 in Houstry Dunn, Watten, Caithness, Scotland, census 1871 in Houstry, Watten, Caithness, Scotland, census 1881 in Houstry, Watten, Caithness, Scotland, census 1891 in Houstry, Watten, Caithness, Scotland.

     William:  Occupation - 1861 Farmer of 46 acres employing 1 man and 1 woman   (Mitchell Sutherland and Christina Sutherland were in the household   and so presumably the employees). 1871 Farmer of 60 acres. 1881 -   Farmer of 60 acres employing 1 man.

                             Children:

                      i.     Helen (Ellen) Begg, b. ABT 1854 in Watten, Caithness, Scotland, d. 1 Mar 1907 in Latheron, Caithness, Scotland.

                             She married Francis Coghill, 25 May 1878 in Watten, Caithness, Scotland, b. 24 Sep 1837 in Dunnet, Caithness, Scotland (son of James Coghill and Elizabeth Manson), census 1861 in Dunnet, Caithness, Scotland, occupation 1881/1891 - Farm Grieve/Ag. Labourer, census 1881 in Latheron, Caithness, Scotland, census 1891 in Latheron, Caithness, Scotland.

            14.     ii.   Catherine Begg b. 1855.

                      iii.  Ann Begg, b. 27 Mar 1856 in Houstry, Watten, Caithness, Scotland, census 1861 in Houstry Dunn, Watten, Caithness, Scotland, d. 2 Aug 1924 in Station House, Lairg, Sutherland, Scotland, census 1871 in Houstry, Watten, Caithness, Scotland.

            15.     iv.   Peterina Begg b. 6 Jun 1857.

                      v.    William Begg, b. 25 May 1858 in Houstry, Watten, Caithness, Scotland, census 1891 in Houstry, Watten, Caithness, Scotland, occupation 1891 - Farmer's Son, census 1861 in Houstry Dunn, Watten, Caithness, Scotland, census 1881 in West Watten Mains, Watten Caithness, Scotland, occupation 1881 - Farm Servant.

                      vi.   Margaret Begg, b. 24 Jul 1858 in Houstry, Watten, Caithness, Scotland, census 1861 in Houstry Dunn, Watten, Caithness, Scotland, d. 5 Oct 1878 in Houstry, Watten, Caithness, Scotland, census 1871 in Houstry, Watten, Caithness, Scotland.

                      vii. Andrew Begg, b. 24 Jul 1859 in Houstry, Watten, Caithness, Scotland, d. 18 Aug 1859 in Houstry, Watten, Caithness, Scotland.

Generation Four

6.  William Gunn, b. 8 Jan 1843 in Latheron, Caithness, Scotland, census 1851 in Westfield, Caithness, Scotland, occupation 1869 Stone Dresser, census 1861 in Forsie, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, census 1901 in Spittal, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, census 1871 in Achscrabster, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1881 in Langland, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1891 in Spittal, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland.

      At M. William in Achnavast and aged 26 years. In 1881 William was   Foreman in the Pavement Woks at Langland, Thurso - Langland at Hill of   Forss. In 1891 William has middle initial 'J' in his name and this is   most likely Campbell after what would  appear to be his 'favourite'   uncle. He wrote a letter to his uncle James in Canada asking James to   donate money for the purchase of a cow for his uncle William Campbell   Gunn. Chief Foreman at Spittal Pavement Works in 1901.  Alive in 1902.

     He married Catherine Dunnet, 24 Jun 1869 in Forsie, Caithness, Scotland, b. 30 Jul 1842 in Olrig, Caithness, Scotland (daughter of James Dunnet [1809 -     ] and Euphemia Waters), census 1901 in Spittal, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, census 1871 in Achscrabster, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1881 in Langland, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1891 in Spittal, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland.

                             Children:

                      i.     Euphemia Waters Gunn, b. 21 Jan 1870 in Achscrabster, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1871 in Achscrabster, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1881 in Langland, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1891 in Spittal, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland.

                              B. registered by father.

                      ii.   Elizabeth Jessie Gunn, b. 20 Oct 1871 in Achscrabster, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1881 in Langland, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.

                              B. registered by father.

                      iii.  Isabella Johan Gunn, b. 28 Oct 1873 in Achnavast, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1881 in Langland, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.

                      iv.   Alexandrina E. Gunn, b. 1876 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1881 in Langland, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1891 in Spittal, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland.

                      v.    James D. Gunn, b. 1878 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1881 in Langland, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1891 in Spittal, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland.

                      vi.   Robert John Gunn, b. 1881 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1901 in Spittal, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, occupation 1901 - Law Clerk, census 1891 in Spittal, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland.

                              The Robert John Gunn who died in Canada - Death Notice - For over 40   years with the Phoenix Assurance Co., Robert John Gunn, 68, died 25   Willingdon Blvd. Mr. Gunn came to Canada. from Scotland in1907 and   joined the Canadian staff of the Phoenix Co. At the time of his   retirement in 1947 he was superintendent of the guarantee department.   He was a life member of the Toronto Caithness Assoc. and belonged to   Kingsway-Lambton  United Church. He leaves four nieces and two   nephews.

7.  Alexander Gunn, b. 1849 in Reay, Caithness, Scotland, census 1871 in Lieurary, Caithness, Scotland, occupation Flagstone Dresser, d. 10 Feb 1880 in Achnavast, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1851 in Westfield, Caithness, Scotland, census 1861 in Forsie, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland.

      D. Rpt. by brother Finlay. Died of Diabetes.

     He married Catherine Forsyth, 31 Jan 1877 in Wick, Caithness, Scotland, b. 22 Dec 1857 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland (daughter of James Forsyth and Elizabeth Elder), d. 15 Apr 1911 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.

     Catherine:  Buried Reay. Forsyth/Forsythe variously spelt with and without the'e'.

                             Children:

                      i.     Alexander Gunn, b. 27 Apr 1877 in Achnavast, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.

                              B. registered by father.

                      ii.   James Gunn, b. 10 Aug 1878 in Achnavast, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.

                              B. registered by father.

8.  Robert Gunn, b. 28 Aug 1837 in Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, census 1871 in Lodger in Louisburgh Street, Wick, Caithness, Scotland, d. 7 Mar 1910 in 14 Kinloch Street, Dundee, Angus, census 1881 in 90 Hill Street, Dundee, Scotland, census 1891 in 59 Hill Street, Dundee, Scotland, census 1901 in 37 Stirling Street, Dundee, Scotland.

      From Assery at marriage.

     1881 - 1891 Police Constable.

     1901 - Police Private Watchman

     Cause of death - Cerebral Haemorrhage, reported by son-in-law, Joseph  Whitly or maybe Whitby.

     He married Jessie MacKay, 27 Oct 1870 in Shebster, Reay, Caithness, Scotland, b. 1839 in Tain, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland.

     Jessie:  From Shebster at time of marriage - a Housekeeper.  Born Tain,   Ross-Shire.

     1871 Cenus Jessie (aged 30) with father (aged 66) and sister Mary   (aged 32) in Tarlogie,Tain though married and Police Constable husband   in lodgings in Wick.

     1818. 1891 and 1901 census - with husband at home addesses gibven for   him.

                             Children:

                      i.     Ann Gunn, b. ABT 1872 in Dundee, Scotland.

9.  James Gunn, b. 21 Nov 1839 in Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, census 1901 in East Toronto, Ontario, Canada, occupation Free Church Teacher.  Employee of Toronto Railway Company, d. 25 Jul 1919 in Toronto, Canada.

      Free Church Teacher in Halkirk in 1861.  James went to Canada in 1867   and worked with Toronto Railway Company. Returned to Scotland in 1902   and 1910 - stayed at Royal Hotel, Thurso. Died at 133 Isabella   Street,Toronto. Buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto. More   detailed information about James in appendix section.

     He married Minnie Vardon, 14 Aug 1884, b. OCT 1862 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, census 1901 in East Toronto, Ontario, Canada, d. 23 Jun 1918 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

     Minnie:  From Whitevale, Ontario. Died of Striction of the Intestine.   Buried  Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto.

                             Children:

            16.     i.     William Wemyss Gunn b. 11 Jun 1885.

            17.     ii.   Donald Ross Gunn b. 27 Jan 1887.

                      iii.  Mary Williamson Gunn, b. 16 Mar 1890 in Toronto, Canada, census 1901 in East Toronto, Ontario, Canada, d. 15 Jul 1954 in Toronto, Canada.

                              Never married and lived with brother Norman.  Had rheumatic fever in  her teens and never recovered her health.

                      iv.   James Hammond Gunn, b. 26 Jan 1892 in Toronto, Canada, census 1901 in East Toronto, Ontario, Canada, d. 16 Sep 1910 in Toronto, Canada.

                              Had great interest in railway engineering.  Died at age of 18 years   of typhoid fever contracted at a railway construction camp in   northern Ontario.

                      v.    Norman Alexander Gunn, b. 21 Oct 1900 in Toronto, Canada, census 1901 in East Toronto, Ontario, Canada, occupation Worked in Picture Industry, d. 15 Dec 1981 in Toronto, Canada.

                              Graduated Upper Canada College.  Career in picture industry.  Most  of  work involved making copies of films from master film.  Also worked   as a freelance newsreel photographer.  Finally became vice-president   o fthe Northern Motion Picture Laboratory. (More details in  Referencesection of Family History Report).

                             He married Ruby Elizabeth Bird, 30 Mar 1929, d. 15 Oct 1958 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

10.  Alexander Gunn, b. 2 Jan 1844 in Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, census 1891 in Rose Sreet Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, occupation Mason/Contractor  Location: Agr. Lab., d. 15 Feb 1899 in Rose Street, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1871 in Assery, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland.

        Bpt. 12 January 1844. At M. resident 1 Shore Street, Thurso; At M.  2.  resident 2 Rose Street,Thurso.  Unable to find Alexander or his first  wife Christina Hay in the 1881 census - would expect them to be in  Thurso as a child born on 1880 and one in 1882 in Thurso.

       He married (1) Christina Barbara Ross Hay, 14 Nov 1879 in Olrig, Caithness, Scotland, b. 19 Aug 1857 in Olrig, Caithness, Scotland (daughter of Thomas Hay [1800 -     ] and Catherine Swanson [1817 - 1889]), census 1871 in Feuars Houses, Castletown, Caithness, Scotland, occupation Domestic Servant, d. 7 Feb 1887 in Rose Street, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.

       Christina:  Domestic Servant.

                             Children:

                      i.     Donald Gunn, b. 24 Nov 1880 in 5 Sinclair St., Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1891 in Rose Sreet Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, occupation Journeyman Grocer in 1901, d. 22 Sep 1902 in Larbert, Stirlingshire, Scotland, census 1901 in Rose Street, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.

                              A family source said that Donald worked  for the Co-op and that he was  killed on the railway in Glasgow. A death certificate for a Donald  Gunn killed in an accident at Larbert Junction suggested he was likely  to be the person in question.  Unfortunately the death certificate did  not have parents' names on it.  The age would have been correct and  other searches did not showup an alternative Donald Gunn to fit the  circumstances and details.  The Donald killed was an married 22 year  old Railway Shunter at Larbert Station.  He died on 22 September 1902  of Fracture and Dislocation of the Cervical Spine.  The death  certificate had a corrected entry and when this was obtained it gave  further details of the accident and gave the parents as Alexander Gunn  and Christina Hay confirming Donald from this Gunn family.  The cause  of death was given as 'Dislocation of the neck by accidentally falling  on his head'.

                      ii.   Thomas Gunn, b. 9 Oct 1882 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1891 in Rose Sreet Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, occupation Carter in 1901, d. 1 Oct 1955 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1901 in Rose Street, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1911 in 5 Sutherland Cottages, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, occupation 1911 General Labourer.

                              Thomas given as head of household at 5 Sutherland Cottages in 1911.   House given as having two rooms with windows in this census.

                             Buried Thurso Cemetery.

                      iii.  Alexander Gunn, b. 20 Sep 1884 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1891 in Rose Sreet Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, occupation 1901 - Tailor, d. 22 Mar 1954 in 2 Durness St., Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1901 in Manson's Lane, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1911 in 5 Sutherland Cottages, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.

                              1901 census living with aunt Helen in Manson's Lane, Listed as Tailor   in 1901 so presumably at age of 16 years he was in a Drapers shop.    Later given as House Painter and latterly he was Handyman at the Royal  Hotel.Thurso.  Buried Thurso Cemetery  - D. Rpt. by Herbert Booth.

       He married (2) Mary Sutherland, 30 May 1890 in Newland of Clyth, Latheron, Caithness, Scot, b. 1849 in Latheron, Caithness, Scotland (daughter of David Sutherland and Christina McLean [1817 -     ]), census 1891 in Rose Sreet Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, occupation 1871 - General Servant, d. 2 Jan 1910 in Rose Street, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1901 in Rose Street, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1861 in Roster, Latheron, Caithness, Scotland, census 1871 in Roster, Latheron, Caithness, Scotland, census 1881 in Roster, Latheron, Caithness, Scotland.

       Mary:  Reputed father David Sutherland, Shepherd. M. & D. certificates at   variance regarding mother - mother given as Mary Sutherland on latter   and Christina McLean on former - Christina correct. Wt. at M. William   Ganson & Hellen Gunn.

                             Children:

            18.     iv.   Wemyss Williamson Gunn b. 31 Aug 1890.

            19.     v.    Christina Robertina Gunn b. 1 Sep 1892.

            20.     vi.   Williamina Jamesina Angusina Gunn b. 1 Sep 1892.

                      vii. George Herbert Morrison Gunn, b. 1894 in Rose Street, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, d. 3 Jan 1901 in Rose Street, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.

                              Buried Thurso Cemetery - TB - Death Rpt. by step-brother, Donald.

11.  Euphemia Gunn, b. 1847 in Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, occupation Housekeeper, d. 27 Feb 1927 in 2 Shore Street, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.

        From Shebster at marriage. M. wt. Robert Gunn & Thomas Matheson. D. at   2 Shore Street, Thurso.

       She married John Matheson, 3 Jun 1869 in Reay, Caithness, Scotland, b. 11 Nov 1840 in Gartymore, Loth, Sutherland, Scotland (son of William Matheson [1807 - 1896] and Isabella Cuthbert [1811 - 1892]), occupation Plasterer, d. 6 Oct 1913 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.

       John:  From West Helmsdale at marriage. D. Acute Nephrutis at 17   WilsonStreet, Thurso.  Rpt. by son William.

                             Children:

                      i.     Angusina Matheson, b. 2 Sep 1868 in East Shebster, Caithness, Scotland, census 1871 in Assery, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, d. 2 Jul 1882 in Mansons Lane, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.

                              Angusina also known as Agnes.  This child was born to Euphemia before   her marriage to John Matheson.  He brought up child as his and indeed   it is possible child was his.  Records are somewhat unclear on this   point and a child named Euphemia is given as born to Euphemia Gunn on   the date of the birth of Angusina.  It is almost certain that the  'two' children are one and the same and that either the child was  mistakenly named in the records or the name changed.

                             In 1871 cwnsus with grandmother, an uncle and an aunt at Assery,   Caithness.

                      ii.   Isabella Matheson, b. 20 May 1870 in Sutherland Ct., Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.

                      iii.  William Matheson, b. 27 Aug 1872 in Reay, Caithness, Scotland, d. 18 Jan 1927 in 2 Shore St., Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.

                              Valet. D. Septicaemia and reported by Alex. Matheson, nephew.

                      iv.   Donald Weymss Matheson, b. 22 Jul 1875 in Reay, Caithness, Scotland, d. 31 Aug 1875 in Reay, Caithness, Scotland.

                              D. Brochitis and Rpt. by mother.

            21.     v.    Wemyss Matheson b. 20 Jul 1876.

                      vi.   Donaldina Matheson, b. 28 Apr 1879 in Reay, Caithness, Scotland, d. 1 Mar 1963 in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

                              BC reg No.1963-09-003238.

            22.     vii. Jamesina Matheson b. 17 Dec 1881.

                      viii.       John Matheson, b. 21 Jun 1884 in Reay, Caithness, Scotland, d. 22 Mar 1912 in Dalchalm, Brora, Sutherland, Scotland.

                      ix.   Alexander Matheson, b. 3 Oct 1886 in Reay, Caithness, Scotland.

12.  Helen Gunn, b. 1849 in Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, census 1871 in Assery, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, occupation 1891 - Housekeeper, d. 29 Dec 1901 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1881 in Manson's Lane, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1891 in Manson's Lane, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1901 in Manson's Lane, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.

        Unmarried but family - Weymssina to Hugh Ross Gunn; Donald and  George  to a farmer at Assery. Buried Halkirk Cemetery.

                             Children:

            23.     i.     Donald Harold Gunn b. 15 Dec 1872.

            24.     ii.   George Gunn b. 14 Sep 1875.

            25.     iii.  Hugh Alexander Gunn b. 30 Dec 1881.

            26.     iv.   Wemyssina Williamson Gunn b. 23 May 1885.

       She married (2) unknown.

13.  Donald Gunn, b. 1851 in Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, census 1891 in Broadhaven, Wick, Caithness, Scotland, occupation In 1912 Lamplighter, d. 9 Mar 1912 in Broadhaven, Wick, Caithness, Scotland, census 1881 in 62 McLellan Street, Govan, Glasgow, Scotland, census 1911 in Broadhaven, Wick, Caithness, Scotland.

        Donald Gunn who lived at Broadhaven,Wick and who wrote to James Gunn   from Stanley Hotel in Aberdeen. He was returning to Wick by steamer  and  was passing time with friends, Gunns, until the time of the  steamer.

       1881 - Post Office Clerk

       1891 - Clerk

       1901 - Clerk (Commercial)

       1911 - Lamplighter

       1912 - Lamplighter.

       He married Helen Isabella Mackay, census 1911 in Broadhaven, Wick, Caithness, Scotland.

                             Children:

                      i.     Donald Mackay Gunn, b. ABT 1881 in Govan, Glasgow, Scotland, census 1911 in Broadhaven, Wick, Caithness, Scotland, occupation 1911 Cooper at Fishcuring  Location: Wick, Caithness, Scotland.

                              In 1881 with parents in Govan and aged 7 months. 1891 with parents in  Wick and given as a scholar. No occupation given in 1901 census.

                             1911 - at home of parents and given as Cooper.  At marriage address  given as 5 Broadhaven, Wick and occupation Journeyman Cooper. Marriage  witnesses - George Wares and Jessie Jemima Manson.  At Marriage  Isabella Manson resident of Myrelandhorn.

                             Most probably the Donald who wrote, from Stornoway in 1920,  to Canada  to his cousin, son  of James Gunn.

                             He married Isabella Manson, 30 Jun 1916 in Myrelandhorn, Wick, Caithness, Scotland, b. ABT 1879 (daughter of Alexander Manson and Euphemia Thomson Alexander).

14.  Catherine Begg, b. 1855 in Houstry, Watten, Caithness, Scotland, census 1861 in Houstry Dunn, Watten, Caithness, Scotland, d. 12 Jun 1921, census 1871 in Houstry, Watten, Caithness, Scotland, census 1901 in West Kirk, Bower, Caithness, Scotland, census 1891 in Kirk, Bower, Caithness, Scotland.

       She married Robert Fairweather, 25 May 1877 in Watten, Caithness, Scotland, b. 1847 in Bower, Caithness, Scotland (son of David Fairweather and Henrietta (Helen) Bain), census 1891 in Kirk, Bower, Caithness, Scotland, census 1901 in West Kirk, Bower, Caithness, Scotland.

                             Children:

                      i.     David Fairweather, b. ABT 1878 in Bower, Caithness, Scotland, census 1881 in Kirk, Bower, Caithness, Scotland, census 1891 in Kirk, Bower, Caithness, Scotland.

                      ii.   William Fairweather, b. 1880 in Bower, Caithness, Scotland, census 1891 in Kirk, Bower, Caithness, Scotland.

                      iii.  Annie Fairweather, b. 1882 in Bower, Caithness, Scotland, census 1891 in Kirk, Bower, Caithness, Scotland.

                      iv.   Henrietta Fairweather, b. 1884 in Bower, Caithness, Scotland, census 1891 in Kirk, Bower, Caithness, Scotland.

                      v.    Peter Fairweather, b. 1886 in Bower, Caithness, Scotland, census 1891 in Kirk, Bower, Caithness, Scotland, occupation 1901 - Servant, census 1901 in Mireland Home Farm House, Wick, Caithness, Scotland.

                              In 1901 with Isabella Macadie (aged 48 years) and Elizabeth Macadie   (aged 58 years) at Mireland Home Farm House.

                      vi.   Catherine Fairweather, b. 1889 in Bower, Caithness, Scotland, census 1891 in Kirk, Bower, Caithness, Scotland.

                      vii. Maggie Fairweather, b. 1893 in Bower, Caithness, Scotland.

                      viii.       Robert Fairweather, b. 1898 in Bower, Caithness, Scotland.

15.  Peterina Begg, b. 6 Jun 1857 in Houstry, Watten, Caithness, Scotland, census 1861 in Houstry Dunn, Watten, Caithness, Scotland, occupation 1881 - General Servant, d. 18 Dec 1929 in Enfield House, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, census 1871 in Houstry, Watten, Caithness, Scotland, census 1881 in Dalmore, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, census 1901 in Castletown, Caithness, Scotland.

        In 1901 name given as Peletina Dunnt - note spelling of both names.

       She married Alexander Dunnett, b. ABT 1861 in Olrig, Caithness, Scotland, census 1901 in Castletown, Caithness, Scotland, occupation 1901 - Coachman - Stage coach.

       Alexander:  In 1901 census name spelt or maybe just transcribed as Dunnt.

                             Children:

                      i.     Ann Gunn Dunnett, b. 1892 in Olrig, Caithness, Scotland, census 1901 in Castletown, Caithness, Scotland.

                             She married James Bremner, b. 1879, d. 1939.

                      ii.   Alexander Dunnett, b. ABT 1896 in Olrig, Caithness, Scotland, census 1901 in Castletown, Caithness, Scotland.

                      iii.  Donald Dunnett, b. 1900 in Olrig, Caithness, Scotland, census 1901 in Castletown, Caithness, Scotland.

                              Wife named Lily.

Generation Five

16.  William Wemyss Gunn, b. 11 Jun 1885 in Toronto, Canada, census 1901 in East Toronto, Ontario, Canada, occupation Engineer, d. 8 Jul 1966 in Toronto, Canada.

        Worked for a time with Insurance Company in Toronto.  Graduated  with  four year Civil Engineering Degree from University.   Vacation  employment with Canadian National Railways.  Involved in  much  important engineering work - more detail in Family History Report.

       He married Florence Edna Anderson, b. 1885 (daughter of Robert Scott Anderson [1856 - 1936] and Elizabeth Johnston [1858 - 1925]), census 1901 in East Toronto, Ontario, Canada, occupation 1901 Machinist Manufacturer, d. 1966.

                             Children:

            27.     i.     Allen James Gunn b. 2 Jun 1913.

                      ii.   Harold W Gunn, b. 18 Nov 1916 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, d. 15 Dec 1942 in Boldre, Hampshire, England.

                              Attended Runntmede Public School in West Toronto and   NorthernVocational School in Northern Toronto.  After schooling went   to StThomas, Ontario and worked for a heating contractor.    Alwaysinterested in flying - joined RCAF. Went overseas in August 1942   andwas killed in flying accident in southern England while on   activeservice.  Buried in St John Churchyard, Boldre, Hampshire,   England.

            28.     iii.  Robert Charles Gunn b. 1928.

17.  Donald Ross Gunn, b. 27 Jan 1887 in Toronto, Canada, census 1901 in East Toronto, Ontario, Canada, occupation Ass. Secretary Canadian National Railways, d. 21 Jun 1958 in Toronto, Canada.

        Assistant Secretary in the Canadian National Railways. After  retirement  lived in Toronto with his daughter.  He suffered a series  of strokes  before he died in 1958.

       He married Florence Emily Pritchard, 14 Jan 1914 in York, Ontario, Canada, b. 13 Oct 1887 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John H Pritchard and Emily Welsby), d. 20 Jan 1930.

       Florence:  Died of goiter.

                             Children:

            29.     i.     Donald James Gunn b. 1917.

            30.     ii.   Aileen Margaret Gunn b. 1927.

18.  Wemyss Williamson Gunn, b. 31 Aug 1890 in Rose Street, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1891 in Rose Sreet Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, d. 29 Apr 1971 in Grove Lane, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1901 in Rose Street, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1911 in 5 Sutherland Cottages, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.

        D. Grove Lane  -  Buried Thurso Cemetery. M. Wt. Isabella Geddes   (Fyfe) & George Bain from Mavsey, Lybster.

       She married Henry Fyfe, 21 Apr 1927 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, b. 1883 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland (son of Henry Fyfe [1858 - 1882] and Isabella MacKay [1858 - 1916]), d. 29 Apr 1961 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.

       Henry:  B. date uncertain.

                             Children:

            31.     i.     Evelyn Mary Gunn Fyfe b. 26 May 1927.

            32.     ii.   Isobel Christina Gunn Fyfe b. 12 Dec 1930.

19.  Christina Robertina Gunn, b. 1 Sep 1892 in Rose Street, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1901 in Rose Street, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, d. 12 Jun 1922 in Ulverston, Lancashire, England.

        Caithness Courier of 4th January 1918

       Brown - Gunn, At the Primitive Methodist Chapel, at 2pm, on the 26th  December, Arthur Brown, Mechanical Engineer, eldest son of Mr and Mrs  William Brown, of 145 Church Lane, Normanton, to Christina Gunn,  daughter of the Late Alexr. Gunn, mason, of Thurso.

       Note that town is not included nor is the year though the latter can  be taken as read from the announcement.

       Caithness Courier of 16th June 1922

       Brown - At 10 Marno Avenue, Flookburgh, Cark-in-Cartnell, Lancashire,  England, on 12th June, Christina Gunn (nee Jeanie) aged 28 years,  beloved wife of Arthur Brown and twin daughter of the late Alexander  Gunn, mason, Thurso.  Deeply Regretted.

       (nee Jeanie) I think should read aka Teanie and may have been an error  in the placement of the notice or by the newspaper compositor.

       It is not uncommon for the mother's name not to appear though more so  in England than Scotland - it leaves open the question of who placed  the announcements - Arthur in both cases or the Thurso family?  Would  have though Arthur might have mentioned their son in the announcement.

       Cark-in-Cartmel, a small, unspoilt village situated near to Morecambe  Bay. Described on a Lakes Tourist site as such.

       Marriage witnesses - John O'Connor and Wemyss Gunn.

       She married Arthur Brown, 26 Dec 1917 in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, b. ABT 1891 (son of William Brown and Jane Miles), occupation 1917 Engine Fitter  Location: Barrow-in-Furness, occupation 1919 Gun Fitter.

       Arthur:  Maried in the Primitive Methodist Chapel, Wakefield.  At marriage home  address was 4 Rodney Street, Barrow-in-Furness.

       Marriage witnesses - John O'Connor and Wemyss Gunn.

                             Children:

                      i.     Arthur Gunn Brown, b. 4 Jan 1919 in Barrow in Furness, Lancashire, England, occupation 1943 Brass Plate Engraver, d. DEC 1994 in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, occupation 1994 Printer (Retired).

                              Married in Trinity Methodist Church, Wakefield Road, Normanton.   Address at marriage 127 Church Lane, Normanton.

                             Marriage witnesses - E C Woodfin and Doris North.

                             Family in Thurso regularly received Christmas cards from Arthur and  Ethel.

                             At death usually resident of 7 Hope Street West, Castleford, West  Yorkshire.  Place of death was The Croft, 17 Snydale Road, Normanton,  West Yorkshire.

                             Informant of death - Marjorie Binks, Niece, 23 Love Lane, Castleford,  West Yorkshire.  Cause of death - Carcinoma of Prostate.

                             A Sue Brown was born in Wakefield to A Brown and a North in 1950 - I  have no evidence that this person is connected but is worth checking.

                             He married Ethel North, 14 Jun 1943 in Normanton, Yorkshire, England, b. ABT 1918 (daughter of Joe North), occupation 1943 Ordnance Factory Operative and Tailor's Machinist.

                             Ethel:  Ethel appears to have had two jobs at time of marriage.  Address at  marriage 233 Castleford Road, Normanton.

                      ii.   Florence G Brown, b. 4 Jan 1919 in Barrow in Furness, Lancashire, England, d. JAN 1919 in Barrow in Furness, Lancashire, England.

                              Twin to Arthur but did not survive.  Died in first quarter of 1919 and  probably on birth day or very soon afterwards.

20.  Williamina Jamesina Angusina Gunn, b. 1 Sep 1892 in Rose Street, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1901 in Rose Street, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, occupation Domestic Servant, d. 1 Jul 1978 in 2 Durness Street, Thurso, Caithness, Scotla, census 1911 in 5 Sutherland Cottages, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, occupation 1911 General Servant - Domestic.

        Buried Thurso Cemetery. In Domestic Service in Olrig before marriage.

       She married George Booth, 31 May 1917, b. 13 Jun 1881 in St Nicholas, Aberdeen, Scotland (son of Andrew Booth [1831 - 1904] and Louisa Scott [1843 - 1890]), occupation Ship's Steward, d. 24 Apr 1965 in 2 Durness St., Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.

       George:  Ship's Steward. B. 170 Gallowgate, Aberdeen.

                             Children:

            33.     i.     David Booth b. 7 Oct 1914.

                      ii.   George Alexander Booth, b. 20 Apr 1918 in 5 Sutherland's C, Thurso, Caithness, Scotla, occupation Shop Assistant and then soldier, d. 12 Jun 1940 in France.

                              Killed in action in WW2 in France - buried - Veulettes-sur-Mer is a   coastal village and commune 41 kilometres west of Dieppe, and 10   kilometres west of St. Valery-en-Caux. It is on the D.79 coast road   running west from St. Valery-en-Caux. The War graves are near the east  end of the church.

            34.     iii.  Herbert Morrison Gunn Booth b. 29 Jul 1919.

            35.     iv.   Mary Louise Booth b. 26 Jun 1921.

            36.     v.    Donald Booth b. 3 Mar 1926.

                      vi.   Isobel Booth, b. 11 May 1928 in 2 Durness Street, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, d. 11 May 1929 in 2 Durness Street, Thurso, Caithness, Scotla.

21.  Wemyss Matheson, b. 20 Jul 1876 in Reay, Caithness, Scotland, d. 11 Nov 1953 in Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland.

        Husband James moved from Thurso to Aberdeen.  Descendants still in   Aberdeen. M. residence 38 Bank Street, Thurso.  M. Wt. William & Dora   Matheson. D. 117 High Street, Laurencekirk at the home of her   daughter. Domestic Servant.

       She married James McKay, 12 Sep 1904 in Wick, Caithness, Scotland, b. 1876 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland (son of Charles McKay [1836 - 1912] and Diana Ross [1835 - 1909]), occupation Seaman Merchant Service. Trawl Master, d. 9 Jan 1943 in Aberdeen, Scotland.

       James:  B. 1 Carnaby Lane, Thurso. M. Caledonian Hotel, Wick while resident   at9 Wilson's Lane, Thurso. D. 160 Victoria Road, Torry.

                             Children:

            37.     i.     James Matheson McKay b. 23 Sep 1904.

                      ii.   John Charles McKay, b. 6 Sep 1906 in Aberdeen, Scotland, d. 12 May 1936.

                      iii.  Charles McKay, b. 7 Nov 1908 in Aberdeen, Scotland, d. 6 Feb 1940.

                      iv.   Euphemia McKay, b. 6 Aug 1912 in Aberdeen, Scotland, d. 24 Dec 1986.

                             She married Joseph Benzie, 9 Jan 1931.

                      v.    Douglas Wemyss McKay, b. 28 Jan 1915 in Aberdeen, Scotland, d. 30 Apr 1995 in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, Scotland.

                              Cemated.

                             He married Margaret R. Fairley, 23 Dec 1952, d. 19 Mar 2000 in Aberdeen, Scotland.

                             Margaret:  Cremated.

22.  Jamesina Matheson, b. 17 Dec 1881 in Reay, Caithness, Scotland, occupation Domestic Servant, d. 13 Dec 1947 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.

        Also known as Jemima.

       She married Murdo Campbell, 19 Jan 1906 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, occupation General Labourer.

       Murdo:  General Labourer in one record and farmer in another.

                             Children:

                      i.     William Harold Matheson, b. 7 Apr 1902 in Castle Street, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, d. 23 May 1902 in Castle Street, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.

                              Wm. Harold Mathesoon born to Jamesina before her marriage to Murdo   Campbell. William D. at 6 weeks old and D. Rpt. by John   Matheson,Grandfather.

                      ii.   Mary McGillvary Campbell, b. 29 Oct 1906 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, d. 3 Dec 1906 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.

                              B. at 38 Bank Street, Thurso.

                      iii.  Mary Bella Campbell, b. 15 Oct 1907 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.

                      iv.   Euphemia Campbell, b. 8 Feb 1910 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.

                              B. 2 Durness Street - i.e. the old Durness Street, Thurso.

                      v.    Wemyss Gunn Campbell, b. 3 Feb 1911 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.

                      vi.   John Campbell, b. 23 Feb 1913 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.

                              Married one of twins named Davidson - other twin married Alexander   Sinclair. Alexander Sinclair a Coachbuilder in Thurso. Known as John   Matheson or Campbell - see note on record 1529.

                      vii. George Campbell, b. 11 Mar 1916 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.

                              Known as George Matheson or Campbell as mother Jamesina declared that   Murdo Campbell was not the father of her last three children as she   had no communication with him since December 1911.

                      viii.       Agnes Campbell, b. 9 Nov 1921 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, d. 10 Apr 1924 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.

                              Known as Agnes Matheson or Campbell - see note on record 1529.

23.  Donald Harold Gunn, b. 15 Dec 1872 in Assery, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, census 1891 in Cowie Lane, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, occupation Spirit Merchant/Publican in Aberdeen, d. 4 Feb 1914 in Aberdeen, Scotland, occupation 1891 - Grocer's Assistant.

        After action at Sheriff Court on 26-6-1873 James Dunnett (Farmer,   Assery) declared father.  Died at 33 Regent Quay, Aberdeen of   Cirrhosis of Liver and Brights Disease.  Informant Annie S Gunn,   widow.  Buried in Springbank Cemetery, Aberdeen.  Gave mother as Helen   Gunn, m.s. Williamson and father as Alexander Gunn. Both inaccurate -   Alexander his uncle and mother not married.

       He married Annie Skene Bisset, 23 Apr 1902 in St Paul's Episcopal Church, Aberdeen, b. ABT 1876, d. 4 Feb 1943 in St Margarets Hope, Orkney, Scotland.

       Annie:  Buried in Springbank Cemetery with he husband, son and mother.

                             Children:

                      i.     Donald Harold Gunn, b. 27 Dec 1903 in Aberdeen, Scotland, d. 17 Jan 1904 in Aberdeen, Scotland.

24.  George Gunn, b. 14 Sep 1875 in Forsie, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland.

        B. registered by Alexander Gunn, uncle. Father probably James   Dunnet(Farmer, Assery).

       He married Catherine Murray.

                             Children:

            38.     i.     Williamina (Lena) Gunn b. 10 Aug 1902.

25.  Hugh Alexander Gunn, b. 30 Dec 1881 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1891 in Cowie Lane, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, occupation 1891 - Grocer's Apprentice, census 1901 in Manson's Lane, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, occupation 1901 - Painter.

        B. registered by Helen Gunn, mother.  B. Manson's Lane, Thurso.  First   name Hugh dropped in 1891 and 1901 census and change in direction in   employment too.   M. Free Church. Thurso - both resident 19 Riverside,   Thurso.

       He married Bella Douglas.

                             Children:

                      i.     Hellen Gunn, b. 23 May 1905 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.

26.  Wemyssina Williamson Gunn, b. 23 May 1885 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1891 in Cowie Lane, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, occupation Domestic Servant, d. 27 Jul 1958 in Brora, Sutherland, Scotland, census 1901 in Manson's Lane, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.

        Illegitimate daughter of Helen Gunn - at her M. Wemyssina claimed her   father. to be Hugh Ross Gunn - so far he is unidentified. B.   Gladstone's Buildings, Thurso. Went to Edinburgh as a Domestic Servant   and married in Leith to William Miller whose family came from Wick.

       She married William Miller, 25 Dec 1908 in Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, b. 1883 (son of William Miller and Mary Campbell), d. 5 May 1946 in Brora, Sutherland, Scotland.

       William:  Painter. D. of Angina on the bowling green in Brora - Home at 1   ParkTce., Brora.

                             Children:

                      i.     Mary (May) Campbell Miller, b. 1909.

                             She married Ernest Bruce, 28 Jan 1936 in Brora, Sutherland, Scotland.

            39.     ii.   Wemyss Williamson Miller b. 23 Apr 1912.

                      iii.  William James Miller, b. 1 Nov 1913 in Brora, Sutherland, Scotland, d. 25 Jan 1973 in Brora, Sutherland, Scotland.

                             He married Doreen Gordon, 23 Nov 1939 in Helmsdale, Sutherland, Scotland.

                      iv.   Margaret Doull Miller, b. 11 Nov 1915 in Brora, Sutherland, Scotland.

                             She married ? Mackenzie.

                      v.    Alexander Gunn Miller, b. 15 Jan 1917 in Brora, Sutherland, Scotland, d. 5 Jul 1949.

                              Known as Ikky.

                      vi.   Jessie Alexander Miller, b. 28 Jan 1918 in Brora, Sutherland, Scotland, d. 5 Jan 1953 in Sydney, Australia.

                      vii. Catherine Miller, b. 26 Dec 1919 in Brora, Sutherland, Scotland.

                             She married ? Hawkins.

                      viii.       Eva Miller, b. 15 Mar 1921 in Brora, Sutherland, Scotland.

                      ix.   Helen (Bunty) Miller.

                             She married Roy MacKintosh.

                      x.    James Donald Miller, b. 18 Oct 1922 in Brora, Sutherland, Scotland.

                      xi.   Rosamond Miller, b. 23 Jun 1924 in Brora, Sutherland, Scotland.

                             She married ? Clark.

                      xii. Irene Miller, b. 20 May 1926 in Brora, Sutherland, Scotland.

                             She married ? Kennedy.

Generation Six

27.  Allen James Gunn, b. 2 Jun 1913 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, occupation Clerk  Location: Draughtsman, d. 21 Nov 1989 in Innisfil, Ontario, Canada.

        Educated at Runnymede Public School, Western Technical School and   thenNorthern Vocational School, Toronto.  Worked for Dominion   Bridgecompany for 38 years firstly as a clerk and then in the   DraftingDepartment. Retired 1974.  Died of Prostrate Cancer.  Buried   St Paul'sAnglican Church Cemetery, Innisfil.

       He married Doris Elizabeth Guppy, b. 14 Sep 1916 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, d. 5 Feb 1989 in Barrie, Ontario, Canada.

       Doris:  Died of a stroke.  Buried Sp Paul's Anglican Church Cemetery,Innisfil.

                             Children:

                      i.     George James Gunn (details excluded).

28.  Robert Charles Gunn, b. 1928, occupation Engineer  Location: Professor.

        Professional Engineer (structural engineering, Ontario) and   anAssociate Professor, University of Toronto.

       He married Marie Vanderburg, b. 1930.

                             Children:

            40.     i.     Elizabeth Anne Gunn (details excluded).

            41.     ii.   David Andrew Gunn (details excluded).

29.  Donald James Gunn, b. 1917, d. 1996.

        Ashes buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto.

       He married Lorna Gibb, b. 1919.

       Lorna:  Ashes buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto.

                             Children:

            42.     i.     Suzanne Gunn (details excluded).

            43.     ii.   Graham Gunn (details excluded).

                      iii.  Gregory Gunn, b. 1951, d. 1974.

            44.     iv.   Kenneth Gunn (details excluded).

30.  Aileen Margaret Gunn, b. 1927, d. 1982.

       She married Douglas Trott.

                             Children:

            45.     i.     Carol Trott (details excluded).

                      ii.   Judi Trott (details excluded).

                             She married Steve Duffort, (details excluded).

31.  Evelyn Mary Gunn Fyfe, b. 26 May 1927 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, d. 18 Jul 2001 in Arbroath, Scotland.

       She married William Cumming.

                             Children:

            46.     i.     Fiona Cumming.

                      ii.   Isobel Cumming.

                      iii.  James Cumming.

                      iv.   Janice Cumming.

32.  Isobel Christina Gunn Fyfe, b. 12 Dec 1930 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.

       She married George Malcolm.

                             Children:

            47.     i.     Lynn Malcolm.

33.  David Booth, b. 7 Oct 1914 in Olrig, Caithness, Scotland, occupation Painter, d. SEP 1975 in Wick, Caithness, Scotland.

        Born before Williamina married George Booth. Buried Wick Cemetery.

       He married Sandra Bain, in Wick, Caithness, Scotland, d. 21 Feb 1989 in Wick, Caithness, Scotland.

       Sandra:  Buried Wick Cemetery.

                             Children:

                      i.     David Booth.

                              Residing in Wick  -  Twin to John.

            48.     ii.   Donald Booth.

            49.     iii.  George Booth (details excluded).

                      iv.   John Booth.

                              Residing in Wick  -  Twin to David.

            50.     v.    Margaret Booth.

34.  Herbert Morrison Gunn Booth, b. 29 Jul 1919 in 14 Riverside, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, occupation Painter, d. 27 Jul 1994 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.

        Painter.

       He married Lillian MacDonald, b. in Achnavast, By Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.

                             Children:

                      i.     Herbert Booth, occupation Bank and Building Society Employee.

                              Residing Milton Keynes. Retired Bank Worker.  Now working in   BuildingSociety. Divorced and remarried.

                             He married Iris Rutter.

            51.     ii.   Isobel Booth (details excluded).

            52.     iii.  Louise Booth (details excluded).

35.  Mary Louise Booth, b. 26 Jun 1921 in 14 Riverside, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, d. 6 Aug 2009 in Caithness General Hospital, Wick.

       She married Joseph Charles Linekar, 22 Jul 1942 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, b. 30 Jul 1918 in Oakfield View, Birkenhead, Chs., England (son of Miles Joseph Barlow Linekar [1872 - 1924] and Elizabeth Hegg [1882 - 1968]), occupation Engineer, d. 4 Dec 1962 in London, England.

       Joseph:  Trained as an engineer in Liverpool. Worked as an engineer on whalers   before working for oil companies in the Middle East. Home address at  M. 11 Oakfield View.

                             Children:

            53.     i.     Patricia Booth Linekar (details excluded).

            54.     ii.   George Alexander Booth Linekar (details excluded).

36.  Donald Booth, b. 3 Mar 1926 in 14 Riverside, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, occupation Instrument Mechanic.

       He married Anna Nicol, 2 Aug 1957 in Lybster, Caithness, Scotland, b. in Lybster, Caithness, Scotland.

                             Children:

            55.     i.     Annie Gilchrist Booth.

                      ii.   George Booth (details excluded).

                             He married Pauline Skea, (details excluded).

37.  James Matheson McKay, b. 23 Sep 1904 in Aberdeen, Scotland, d. 29 May 1977 in Aberdeen, Scotland.

        Merchant Navy Officer.

       He married Ada Ann Cleary, 11 Mar 1936 in Liverpool, England, b. 1908 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England (daughter of Simon Cleary [1880 - 1964] and Ada Mason [1884 - 1938]).

                             Children:

                      i.     Ada Ann McKay, b. 24 Dec 1936 in Aberdeen, Scotland, occupation Librarian.

                              Retired Librarian and at present (1993) librarian for the Aberdeen   andNorth East Scotland Family History Society.  I have been   exchanginginformation with Ada.

38.  Williamina (Lena) Gunn, b. 10 Aug 1902 in Brora, Sutherland, Scotland, d. 18 Jan 1986 in Brora, Sutherland, Scotland.

        Buried Brora.

       She married Cecil Teunant Ross, 12 Jul 1933 in Inverness, Scotland, b. 18 Nov 1889 in Rosehall, Sutherland, Scotland (son of George Dingwall Ross [1855 -     ] and Christina Fraser [1854 - 1947]), census 1901 in High Street, Brora, Sutherland, Scotland, d. 27 Dec 1969 in Migdale, Sutherland, Scotland, census 1891 in George Ross House, Rosehall, Sutherland, Scotland.

       Cecil:  In service in Royal Field Artillery, Seaforth Highlanders from 1916   and previous to that in the 5th Seathforths for 5 years - noted on his   short service attestation for the duration of the war.  At time o   fenlisting occupation given as Blacksmith.   Buried Brora.

                             Children:

            56.     i.     Isabella Jane Ross b. 26 Jan 1934.

                      ii.   Cecil George Russell Ross, b. 6 Apr 1935 in Brora, Sutherland, Scotland.

                             He married Florence I. Mackenzie.

                             Florence:  First husband William Bambrick. Daughter Fiona to William   Bambrick.Fiona married James Wilson.

            57.     iii.  Catherine Murray Ross (details excluded).

                      iv.   Christina Fraser Ross (details excluded).

                      v.    Peter Ross (details excluded).

                      vi.   Stanley Ross (details excluded).

39.  Wemyss Williamson Miller, b. 23 Apr 1912 in Brora, Sutherland, Scotland.

       She married Alexander Sutherland.

       Alexander:  Brother of Mary Sutherland the wife of Uncle Neddie Melville.

                             Children:

                      i.     Alan Sutherland.

                      ii.   Dennis Sutherland.

                      iii.  Helen Sutherland.

                      iv.   Wemyss Sutherland.

Generation Seven

40.  Elizabeth Anne Gunn (details excluded).

       She married Clive Dawes, (details excluded).

                             Children:

                      i.     Lisa-Marie Morgan (details excluded).

41.  David Andrew Gunn (details excluded).

       He married Monica Tovell, (details excluded).

                             Children:

                      i.     James Robert Gunn (details excluded).

                      ii.   Jacob William Gunn (details excluded).

42.  Suzanne Gunn (details excluded).

       She married Carl Dinka, (details excluded).

       Carl:  Chartered Accountant.

                             Children:

                      i.     Nicholas Carl Dinka (details excluded).

                      ii.   Michael Gregory Dinka (details excluded).

                      iii.  Stephen James Dinka (details excluded).

43.  Graham Gunn (details excluded).

                             Children:

                      i.     David Gunn (details excluded).

                      ii.   Jennifer Gunn (details excluded).

                      iii.  Kelly Gunn (details excluded).

44.  Kenneth Gunn (details excluded).

       He married Victoria Lyn Stacknik, b. 1957, d. 1988.

                             Children:

                      i.     Leigh Gregory Gunn (details excluded).

                      ii.   James Kenneth Gunn (details excluded).

                      iii.  Alexander Robert Gunn (details excluded).

45.  Carol Trott (details excluded).

       She married Larry Kochle, (details excluded).

                             Children:

                      i.     Kristen Kochle (details excluded).

                      ii.   Tami Kochle (details excluded).

46.  Fiona Cumming.

       She married David McLean.

                             Children:

                      i.     Joseph McLean.

                      ii.   Robbie McLean.

47.  Lynn Malcolm, occupation Teacher.

       She married David Runciman, 20 Jul 1996 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.

                             Children:

                      i.     Hamish Runciman.

48.  Donald Booth, occupation BT Engineer.

        Residing in Wick. BT Telephone Engineer.

       He married Yvonne Harper.

                             Children:

                      i.     Donna Booth.

                      ii.   Michael Booth.

49.  George Booth (details excluded).

       He married Bellann MacDonald, (details excluded).

                             Children:

                      i.     David Booth (details excluded).

                      ii.   George Booth (details excluded).

                      iii.  Kevin Booth (details excluded).

                      iv.   Philip Booth (details excluded).

50.  Margaret Booth.

        Residing in Wick. Works in bank.

       She married Ronald Risbridger, occupation Post Office Owner.

                             Children:

                      i.     Colin Risbridger.

                      ii.   Lyn Risbridger.

51.  Isobel Booth (details excluded).

       She married Ian Forbes McGregor, (details excluded).

                             Children:

            58.     i.     Stuart Alexander McGregor (details excluded).

            59.     ii.   Andrew John McGregor (details excluded).

52.  Louise Booth (details excluded).

       She married Kenneth Farquhar, (details excluded).

       Kenneth:  Postman.

                             Children:

                      i.     Laura Farquhar (details excluded).

                      ii.   Joanne Farquhar (details excluded).

53.  Patricia Booth Linekar (details excluded).

       She married Allan Cathel Lannon, (details excluded).

                             Children:

            60.     i.     Fiona Claire Lannon (details excluded).

                      ii.   Andrew John Lannon (details excluded).

                             He married Lorraine Marie McCauley, (details excluded).

54.  George Alexander Booth Linekar (details excluded).

       He married Zelda Chaikin, (details excluded).

                             Children:

                      i.     Amy Louise Linekar (details excluded).

55.  Annie Gilchrist Booth.

        Residing in Canada.

       She married James Morrison, occupation Nuclear Engineer.

       James:  Engineer in Nuclear industry in Canada.

                             Children:

                      i.     Danna Morrison (details excluded).

                      ii.   Vicki Morrison (details excluded).

56.  Isabella Jane Ross, b. 26 Jan 1934 in Brora, Sutherland, Scotland.

       She married David Beaumont, 9 Sep 1955 in Brora, Sutherland, Scotland, b. 28 May 1921 in Invergordon, Ross & Cromarty, Scotland.

                             Children:

                      i.     Heather Beaumont (details excluded).

                             She married Harvey Peel, (details excluded).

                      ii.   David Beaumont (details excluded).

            61.     iii.  Susan Beaumont (details excluded).

57.  Catherine Murray Ross (details excluded).

       She married John Macleod, (details excluded).

                             Children:

                      i.     Donna MacLeod (details excluded).

                             She married William Bremner, (details excluded).

                      ii.   John Steven MacLeod (details excluded).

                      iii.  Steven MacLeod (details excluded).

Generation Eight

58.  Stuart Alexander McGregor (details excluded).

       He married Heidi Jane MacKenzie, (details excluded).

                             Children:

                      i.     Andrew McGregor (details excluded).

                      ii.   Katrine McGregor (details excluded).

                      iii.  Rowan McGregor (details excluded).

59.  Andrew John McGregor (details excluded).

       He married Valerie Jane Stephen, (details excluded).

                             Children:

                      i.     Adam Stephen MacGregor (details excluded).

60.  Fiona Claire Lannon (details excluded).

       She married Morris MacLeod, (details excluded).

                             Children:

                      i.     Morven Iona MacLeod (details excluded).

                      ii.   Neave Erin Macleod (details excluded).

                      iii.  Lewis David John MacLeod (details excluded).

61.  Susan Beaumont (details excluded).

       She married (1) Anthony Neville Smith, (details excluded).

       She married (2) Sean Grant MacDonald, (details excluded).

                             Children:

                      i.     Ryan Sean MacDonald, b. 2005 in Inverness, Inverness-shire, Scotland, d. 2005 in Inverness, Inverness-shire, Scotland.