Alexander Blue and Jean Ross

[Shona]

Alexander Blue and Jean/Jenny Ross married on the island of Colonsay, Argyllshire, on 28 December 1796.

Alexander and Jean's children were baptised on the island at the now abandoned settlement of Raisg Buidhe.

C.... (12 August 1897)
Ever/Iver/Edward (?)
Rebecca/Beckie (12 April 1801)
John (22 July 1805)
Archibald (19 May 1808)

The baptism and marriage OPRs date from 1796; deaths and burials from 1848, so I haven't been able to progress with this branch. The minister visited the island rarely - perhaps four times a year - and carried out baptisms and marriages 'in bulk'.

Many residents emigrated to Canada from the early 19th century.

There is an old graveyard at Raisg Buidhe where some of the Blues and Rosses may be buried.

About 15 years ago, I spent several days on the island, but this was before I traced this branch!

Here are some old photos of the settlement.