Ross & Cromarty Roots | Killearnan Churchyard.

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	Roddie Macpherson
	2008

Killearnan Churchyard.

Killearnan Church of Scotland parish church lies close to Redcastle overlooking the waters of the Beauly Firth.The site has been a place of worship for more than seven centuries.

Modern burials in the parish are now usually undertaken in the new cemetery near Tore.

Picture Added on 30 March 2008.

Comments

Great picture...husbands grandmother from here...
any names recorded from the gravstones?
Added by Lorna Matthew on 31 May 2008.

Not sure what name you're looking for, Lorna. Try the search facility as most of Killearnan stone inscriptions are on website. More modern cemetery at Tore not yet covered. Good luck.
Added by Roddie on 01 June 2008.

An ancestor, Sir George Elder, and his brother John, from here. George born abt. 1770, John in 1766/67. I am looking information about his parents. John went to Sleat and Sir George died in Madras, India, in 1836.
Added by Miguel Mintzer on 17 February 2009.

This is where I am told my 3xgrt grandfather William Fraser was christened 1st Nov. 1787 his parents were Simon Fraser and Christian McKenzie. Family story of William being press ganged whilst tending to his sheep aged around 15 years. He went on to fight at the battle of Corunna in Northern Spain 1809, he was taken prisoner by French and held for 7years, he returned home fluent in French. He was a Chelsea Pensioner and was in the 42foot regiment. I would love to prove this story, having difficulty as I do not have his army number, he did get a Chelsea Pension and 1st married Jane Jean McKenzie then Janet McIntyre when he was 72 years old. William died 6th August 1870 in Aberchirder aged 87. I do not know where he is buried.
Anyone out there who is also researching this family?
Added by Norah Wood on 13 November 2009.

My ancestor Rev David Denoon was a minister and is buried here, quite fascinating to me. I'd love to visit here someday and I likely will
Added by Ron Richards on 29 June 2011.

My ggg-grandfather had a son, called John Cameron who mother was called Ann Fraser.John was baptised in this church in 1842.
Added by Mrs Irene Fisher on 07 October 2011.

My ancestor Rev David Denoon was minister here as was his son in the 1700's. Someone tried to email me but it was in my spam folder and destroyed before I realized what I had done. Please email me again. I will likely visit next year with my wife. David Denoon was born in Inverness and I will visit there as well.
Added by on 09 October 2011.

Re last Comment. Please add name & email if you want someone to contact you.
Added by Roddie on 09 October 2011.

Hi, my direct ancestor was Hugh Denoon who was the brother of Reverend David Denoon buried at this church. Hugh resided in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada and is buried in the Laurel Hill Cemetery, Pictou, Nova Scotia.

Thanks.
Added by David Denoon on 04 January 2012.