Rory “Gillionan” MacNeil

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Rory “Gillionan” MacNeil

Birthdate:
Birthplace: Castle Bay, Isle Of Barra, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scotland, United Kingdom
Death: Highlands, Cape Breton, NS, Canada
Immediate Family:

Husband of ??? MacNeil (MacNeil) and Mary MacNeil
Father of Donald MacNeil; John "Iain Ruairidh" MacNeil; Laughlin MacNeil and Christie “a’ chruinneag” MacNeil

Managed by: John William Jarrett
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About Rory “Gillionan” MacNeil

From page #129 in "History of Christmas Island Parish":

Rory McNeil “Gillionan”
This man was a native of Castle Bay, in the island of Barra. He came to this parish in 1833 and settled in the eastern part of the Highlands. He was twice married. By his first wife he had three sons, Donald, John, and Laughlin. His second wife was Mary, daughter of John McNeil (Donald Ban). Issue: — one daughter, Christie, commonly called “a’ chruinneag.”

  • Donald remained in Barra.
  • John (Iain Ruairidh) settled on his father’s estate. He was a man of very independent nature, kind-hearted, but quick as fire to resent injustice. He married Catherine, daughter of John McDonald (Red), Highlands. No issue.
  • Lauchlin came to this parish but died unmarried.
  • Christie never married.
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Rory “Gillionan” MacNeil's Timeline

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Isle Of Barra, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Castle Bay, Isle Of Barra, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Isle Of Barra, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Highlands, Cape Breton, NS, Canada