Tag Archives: emigration

Mr. Rennie was in on Saturday afternoon for a bit … Did I tell you that his second daughter went to Canada with the emigrants … Stornoway 15th May 1923

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Archivist (Editor)

During the spring of 2023, the Gibson posts of the Tasglann blog will mark the centenaries of the sailings of the SS Marloch from Lochboisdale on 15th April 1923 and the SS Metagama from Stornoway on 21st April 1923. Several … Continue reading →

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Telegram recd to-day that the “Metagama” had arrived at noon on Wednesday at St. Johns, New Brunswick. She had been diverted from her course as there was too much ice in the St. Lawrence … Stornoway 3rd May 1923

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Archivist (Editor)

During the spring of 2023, the Gibson posts of the Tasglann blog will mark the centenaries of the sailings of the SS Marloch from Lochboisdale on 15th April 1923 and the SS Metagama from Stornoway on 21st April 1923. Several … Continue reading →

Posted in Gibson collection | Tagged , | Comments Off on Telegram recd to-day that the “Metagama” had arrived at noon on Wednesday at St. Johns, New Brunswick. She had been diverted from her course as there was too much ice in the St. Lawrence … Stornoway 3rd May 1923

Another party of emigrants for Canada is being got up for June and this party Mrs. Fraser and Callum Macaulay will accompany. Papa was describing a girl interviewing him today for it – “all painted and powdered”. Query was it the one we saw in Edinburgh? Or is there another? … Stornoway 30th Apr. 1923

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Archivist (Editor)

During the spring of 2023, the Gibson posts of the Tasglann blog will mark the centenaries of the sailings of the SS Marloch from Lochboisdale on 15th April 1923 and the SS Metagama from Stornoway on 21st April 1923. Several … Continue reading →

Posted in Gibson collection | Tagged | Comments Off on Another party of emigrants for Canada is being got up for June and this party Mrs. Fraser and Callum Macaulay will accompany. Papa was describing a girl interviewing him today for it – “all painted and powdered”. Query was it the one we saw in Edinburgh? Or is there another? … Stornoway 30th Apr. 1923

Here it hasn’t been the races but the emigration to Canada which has been the excitement. I was down at the quay for a little while but the wind and dust were just too much for me so I came home and did my arrears of darning. Katie was out all day seeing her sister off and came back “a’ begreettin” poor lass! She is more cheerful now … Stornoway 27th Apr. 1923

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Archivist (Editor)

During the spring of 2023, the Gibson posts of the Tasglann blog will mark the centenaries of the sailings of the SS Marloch from Lochboisdale on 15th April 1923 and the SS Metagama from Stornoway on 21st April 1923. Several … Continue reading →

Posted in Gibson collection | Tagged , | Comments Off on Here it hasn’t been the races but the emigration to Canada which has been the excitement. I was down at the quay for a little while but the wind and dust were just too much for me so I came home and did my arrears of darning. Katie was out all day seeing her sister off and came back “a’ begreettin” poor lass! She is more cheerful now … Stornoway 27th Apr. 1923

Saturday here was a stirring day. I do not think we have ever seen the town, or rather the quays, so crowded. The occasion was the embarkation of about 300 emigrants for Canada. The big ship “Metagama” of the Canadian Pacific R[ailwa]y. Co[mpan]y. came in about 10 o’clock & anchored inside the harbour mouth off Stoneyfield … Stornoway 24th Apr. 1923

Posted on April 21, 2023 by Archivist (Editor)

During the spring of 2023, the Gibson posts of the Tasglann blog will mark the centenaries of the sailings of the SS Marloch from Lochboisdale on 15th April 1923 and the SS Metagama from Stornoway on 21st April 1923. Several … Continue reading →

Posted in Gibson collection | Tagged , | Comments Off on Saturday here was a stirring day. I do not think we have ever seen the town, or rather the quays, so crowded. The occasion was the embarkation of about 300 emigrants for Canada. The big ship “Metagama” of the Canadian Pacific R[ailwa]y. Co[mpan]y. came in about 10 o’clock & anchored inside the harbour mouth off Stoneyfield … Stornoway 24th Apr. 1923

The chief subject of conversation is the sailing of the Metagama, the Canadian ship that is coming to Sy. on Sat. to take away the emigrants for Ontario. I have been asked to the lunch on board … Stornoway 19th Apr. 1923

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Archivist (Editor)

During the spring of 2023, the Gibson posts of the Tasglann blog will mark the centenaries of the sailings of the SS Marloch from Lochboisdale on 15th April 1923 and the SS Metagama from Stornoway on 21st April 1923. Several … Continue reading →

Posted in Gibson collection | Tagged , | Comments Off on The chief subject of conversation is the sailing of the Metagama, the Canadian ship that is coming to Sy. on Sat. to take away the emigrants for Ontario. I have been asked to the lunch on board … Stornoway 19th Apr. 1923

Katie’s father and sister are going to Canada and Katie thought of going also but is not sure. A ship is coming here for a big crowd in April. I hope she wont go but of course I have told her to think it well over and please herself … Stornoway 27th Feb. 1923

Posted on April 7, 2023 by Archivist (Editor)

During the spring of 2023, the Gibson posts of the Tasglann blog will mark the centenaries of the sailings of the SS Marloch from Lochboisdale on 15th April 1923 and the SS Metagama from Stornoway on 21st April 1923. Several … Continue reading →

Posted in Gibson collection | Tagged , | Comments Off on Katie’s father and sister are going to Canada and Katie thought of going also but is not sure. A ship is coming here for a big crowd in April. I hope she wont go but of course I have told her to think it well over and please herself … Stornoway 27th Feb. 1923

Two girls aged about 16 have just been in asking for Testimonials. They are going to Canada in April. A ship is to come to Sy. for about 400 young men and women. It makes it attractive to them to be picked up here. These lassies struck me as young, young to be starting life on their own. An agent from the Canadian Govt. is here picking them up … Stornoway 8th Feb. 1923

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Archivist (Editor)

During the spring of 2023, the Gibson posts of the Tasglann blog will mark the centenaries of the sailings of the SS Marloch from Lochboisdale on 15th April 1923 and the SS Metagama from Stornoway on 21st April 1923. Several … Continue reading →

Posted in Gibson collection | Tagged , | Comments Off on Two girls aged about 16 have just been in asking for Testimonials. They are going to Canada in April. A ship is to come to Sy. for about 400 young men and women. It makes it attractive to them to be picked up here. These lassies struck me as young, young to be starting life on their own. An agent from the Canadian Govt. is here picking them up … Stornoway 8th Feb. 1923

Hebrides People website launches

Posted on July 23, 2012 by David Powell

On Friday, David attended the launch of www.hebridespeople.com at the Seallam Centre at Northton, Harris. George Mackenzie, Keeper of the Records of Scotland and Registrar General, officially launched the website which is the key out put of a a project to … Continue reading →

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Friday Photo; Native American Links

Posted on July 22, 2011 by David Powell

This coming Wednesday (July 27th)  North Tolsta Historical Society will be holding an event led by Joan Hogg (née Mackay) who will give a presentation of her visit to Canada, where she researched her links with the Métis people.  Joan … Continue reading →

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