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Five generation of the Alexander Gunn Line are reproduced here though up to eight generations are included on the Database.  This restriction is to prevent the publication of more recent material which may be sensitive and is largely unchecked.  That is not to say that some of the material below may not be sensitive and there will undoubtedly be errors and omissions in the information.  Corrections to the material and more detailed information are always welcomed.

Descent from Alexander Gunn born c 1855

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's maiden name as Gunn.

                             Children:

                      i.     Adam Gunn .

                      ii.    Donald Gunn .

                      iii.   Robert Gunn .

            2.       iv.   William Gunn b. 1784.

                      v.    Alexander Gunn .

Generation Two

2.  William Gunn , b. 1784 in Kildonan, Sutherland, Scotland, occupation 1841 Shepherd/Cattle Dealer, d. 1 Feb 1863 in Newton, Watten, Caithness, Scotland, census 1841 in Newton, Watten, Caithness, Scotland, census 1851 in Newton, Watten, Caithness, Scotland, census 1861 in Houstry Dunn, Watten, Caithness, Scotland.

     Buried Halkirk Cemetery - D. Rpt. by son William.

     He married Helen Gunn , b. 1787 (daughter of Alexander Gunn and Catherine Gunn ),  d. 26 Jul 1868 in Backlass, Watten, Caithness, Scotland, census 1841 in Newton, Watten, Caithness, Scotland, census 1851 in Newton, Watten, Caithness, Scotland, census 1861 in Houstry Dunn, 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, d. 24 Dec 1896 in Houstry, Watten, Caithness, Scotland, census 1851 in Newton, Watten, Caithness, Scotland, census 1861 in Houstry Dunn, Watten, Caithness, Scotland, occupation 1841 Agricultural Labourer.

                      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, occupation Variously described as Farmer, Shepherd and Quarry Labourer, d. 28 Feb 1872 in Achscrabster, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1851 in Westfield, Caithness, Scotland, census 1861 in Forsie, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, census 1871 in Lieurary, Caithness, Scotland.

     D. Rpt. by son William - died of Organic Disease of Liver. Death cert.and OPR records at variance over year of birth.

     He married Elizabeth Swanson , married 18 Mar 1842 in Reay, Caithness, Scotland, b. 27 Mar 1823 in Reay, Caithness, Scotland (daughter of David Swanson and Elizabeth Hamilton ),  occupation 1881 Midwife, d. 29 Mar 1902 in Spittal, Caithness, Scotland, census 1871 in Lieurary, 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 with family - left home or dead?

                      iii.   Robert Gunn , b. 1846 in Reay, 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, d. 16 Feb 1849 in Achnavast, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1851 in Westfield, 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, occupation Stone Dresser, d. 30 Jun 1924 in Olrig, Caithness, Scotland, occupation Stone Dresser in Flagstone Industry, census 1851 in Westfield, Caithness, Scotland, census 1861 in Forsie, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, census 1871 in Lieurary, Caithness, Scotland.

                             Death reported by Isabella Taylor, niece, Bayview, Canisbay, Caithness .

                      vii.  'Boy' Gunn , b. 1851.

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

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

                             Died at Smallpox Hospital .

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

                             B. registered by brother William.  In1871 there is a Helen but not a Catherine Helen.

                      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 Day Labourer/Ag. Contractor/Mason, d. 22 Jun 1866 in Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, census 1841 in Banniskirk, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, census 1851 in Banniskirk, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, census 1861 in Banniskirk, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland.

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

     He married Wemyss Williamson , married 18 May 1833 in Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, b. 4 Aug 1808 in Stanstill, Bower, Caithness, Scotland (daughter of William Williamson and Euphemia MacKay ),  d. 22 Feb 1890 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1841 in Banniskirk, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, census 1851 in Banniskirk, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, census 1861 in Banniskirk, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, census 1871 in Assery, 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 in records - not sure if male or female.

                      ii.    William Gunn , b. 8 Apr 1835 in Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, d. 12 Oct 1888 in Loughborough, England, census 1841 in Banniskirk, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, census 1851 in Banniskirk, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, occupation 1851 Day Labourer, occupation 1888 Supervisor of Excise Inland Revenue.

                             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,andsister, 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, census 1851 in Newton, Watten, Caithness, Scotland, census 1861 in Banniskirk, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, occupation 1861 Mason.

                             1851 census - with Uncle William Gunn at Newton , Watten, Caithness .

            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, d. 25 Jul 1859 in Houstry, Watten, Caithness, Scotland, census 1851 in Newton, Watten, Caithness, Scotland.

     Ann died shortly after childbirth - twins born on died three weeks after birth.

     She married William Begg , married 4 Jun 1853 in Watten, Caithness , Scotland , b. 9 May 1821 in Watten, Caithness , Scotland (son of Peter Begg and Catherine Smith ),  d. 27 Jun 1900 in Castletown, Olrig, Caithness , Scotland , census 1851/1861/1871 in Watten, Caithness , Scotland .

     William: Buried 29 June 1900 in Tomb of Dunn. Oldhall, Watten.  1861 - Farmer of 46 acres, 1871 - Farmer of 60 acres.

     After Ann's death William married Johan Mackay and they had a large family with descendants now widespread throughout the World.

                             Children:

                      i.     Peterina Begg , b. 6 Jun 1857 in Houstry, Watten, Caithness, Scotland, d. 18 Dec 1929 in Enfield House, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, census 1861/1871 in Watten, Caithness, Scotland, census 1881 in Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, occupation 1881 General Servant.

                      ii.    Ellen Begg , b. c1854 in Watten, Caithness, Scotland, d. 1 Mar 1907 in Latheron, Caithness, Scotland, census 1881/1891 in Latheron, Caithness, Scotland.  She married Francis Coghill , married 24 May 1878 in Watten, Caithness, Scoland, b. 24 Sep 1837 in Dunnet, Caithness, Scoland (son of James Coghill and Elizabeth Manson ),  census 1861 in Dunnet, Caithness, Scoland, census 1881/1891 in Latheron, Caithness, Scotland, occupation 1881/1891 Farm Grieve/Ag. Labourer.

                      iii.   Catherine Begg , b. 1855 in Houstry, Watten, Caithness, Scotland, d. 12 Jun 1921.  She married Robert Fairweather (son of David Fairweather and Henrietta (Helen) Bain ).

                      iv.   Ann Begg , b. 27 Mar 1856 in Houstry, Watten, Caithness , Scotland , d. 2 Aug 1924 in Station House, Lairg, Sutherland , Scotland .

                      v.    William Begg , b. 25 May 1858 in Houstry, Watten, Caithness , Scotland .  He married Ann Sinclair .

                      vi.   Margaret Begg , b. 24 Jul 1859 in Houstry, Watten, Caithness, Scotland, d. 5 Oct 1878 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, census 1861 in Forsie, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, census 1871 in Achscrabster, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1881 in Langland, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1891 in Spittal. Halkirk, Caithness , Scotland , census 1901 in Spittal. Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, occupation 1869 Stone Dresser, occupation 1871 Stone Dresser, occupation 1901 Chief Foreman at Pavement Works.

     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 , married 24 Jun 1869 in Forsie, Caithness, Scotland, b. 30 Jul 1842 in Olrig, Caithness, Scotland (daughter of James Dunnet and Euphemia Waters ),  census 1871 in Achscrabster, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1881 in Langland, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1901 in Spittal, Halkirk, 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 1891 in Spittal, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, census 1901 in Spittal, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, occupation 1901 Law Clerk.

                             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, 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, census 1871 in Lieurary, Caithness, Scotland.

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

     He married Catherine Forsyth , married 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, occupation Police Constable, census 1841 in Banniskirk, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, census 1851 in Banniskirk, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, census 1861 in Banniskirk, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, census 1871 in Lodger in Louisburgh Street, Wick, Caithness, 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. Marriage witnesses - William Gunn and Donald Dick.  Farm Labourer in 1861 and there after in census a Police Constable until 1901 when he was a Police Private Watchman.

     He married Jessie MacKay , married 27 Oct 1870 in Shebster, Reay, Caithness , Scotland , b. c1839 in Tain, Ross and Cromarty , Scotland (daughter of John Mackay and Ann Munro ).

     Jessie: From Shebster at time of marriage working there as a Housekeeper.  With husband in 1881, 1891 and 1901 census.  In 1871, though married, living in Tarlogie Tain with her father and sister.  Husband Police Constable in lodgings in Wick, Caithness .

                             Children:

                      i.     Annie Gunn , b. c 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, census 1841 in Banniskirk, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland.

     Free Church Teacher in Halkirk in 1861.  James went to Canada in1867 and worked with Toronto Railway Company. Returned to Scotland in1902 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 , married 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.BuriedMount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto .

                             Children:

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

            15.     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 feverinher 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 yearsoftyphoid fever contracted at a railway construction camp innorthernOntario .

                      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.  Mostofwork involved making copies of films from master film.  Also workedasa freelance newsreel photographer.  Finally became vice-presidentofthe Northern Motion Picture Laboratory. (More details inReferencesection of Family History Report).

                             He married Ruby Elizabeth Bird , married 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, Caithness, Scotland.

       Bpt. 12 January 1844. At  M. resident 1 Shore Street , Thurso; At  M.2. resident 2 Rose Street ,Thurso.

       He married (1) Mary Sutherland , married 30 May 1890 in Newland of Clyth, Latheron, Caithness, Scot, b. 1849 in Latheron, Caithness , Scotland (daughter of David Sutherland and Christina McLean ),  d. 2 Jan 1910 in Rose Street , Thurso, Caithness , Scotland , census 1891 in Rose Sreet Thurso, Caithness , Scotland , census 1901 in Rose Street , Thurso, Caithness , Scotland .

       Mary: Reputed father David Sutherland, Shepherd. M. & D. certificatesatvariance regarding mother - mother given as Mary. Sutherland onlatterand Christina McLean on former - Christina correct. Wt. at M.WilliamGanson & Hellen Gunn.

       He married (2) Christina Barbara Ross Hay , married 14 Nov 1879 in Olrig, Caithness, Scotland, b. 19 Aug 1857 in Olrig, Caithness, Scotland (daughter of Thomas Hay and Catherine Swanson ),  occupation Domestic Servant, d. 7 Feb 1887 in Rose Street, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1871 in Feuars Houses, Castletown, Caithness, Scotland.

       Christina: Domestic Servant.

                             Children by Mary Sutherland:

                      i.     Christina Robertina Gunn , b. 1 Sep 1892 in Rose Street, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1901 in Rose Street, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.  She married Arthur Brown .

                      ii.    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.

            16.     iii.   Wemyss Williamson Gunn b. 31 Aug 1890.

            17.     iv.   Williamina Jamesina Angusina Gunn b. 1 Sep 1892.

                             Children by Christina Barbara Ross Hay:

                      v.    Donald Gunn , b. 24 Nov 1880 in 5 Sinclair St., Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1891 in Rose Sreet Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1901 in Rose Street, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1901 in Journeyman Grocer.

                             Likely to have been the Donald who wrote to Canada to his cousin, son of James Gunn, from Stornoway in 1920. According to correspondence he was married with a family. A family source has said that Donald worked for the Co-op and that he was killed on the railway in Glasgow - this has to be confirmed.

                      vi.   Thomas Gunn , b. 9 Oct 1882 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1891 in Rose Sreet Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, d. 1 Oct 1955 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1901 in Rose Street, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, occupation 1901 Carter.

                             Buried Thurso Cemetery .

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

                             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 he was Handyman at the Royal Hotel.Thurso.Buried Thurso Cemetery - D. Rpt. by Herbert Booth.

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.at2 Shore Street , Thurso.

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

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

                             Children:

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

                      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.

            18.     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

            19.     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, d. 29 Dec 1901 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1871 in Assery, Caithness, Scotland, census 1881 in Manson's Lane, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, census 1891 in Cowie Lane, Thurso, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, census 1901 in Manson's Lane, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, occupation 1891 Housekeeper.

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

       In 1871 in Manson;'s Lane, Thurso with mother Wemyss Gunn, and brother Alexander Gunn.  Also there Angusina Matheson, her niece and daughter of Euphemia Gunn, aged 2 years.  In 1881 list alone in Manson's Lane but also listed alone in Manson's Lane was her mother Wemyss Gunn though in the census she is actually records as Wemyss Williamson, her maiden name.  Age for Helen in this census is 28 years and is an error.

        She married (2) unknown .

                             Children:

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

            21.     ii.    Hugh Alexander Gunn b. 30 Dec 1881.

            22.     iii.   Wemyssina Williamson Gunn b. 23 May 1885.

            23.     iv.   George Gunn b. 14 Sep 1875.

13.  Donald Gunn , b. 1851 in Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, d. 9 Mar 1912 in Broadhaven, Wick, Caithness, Scotland, census 1881 in 62 McLellan Street, Govan, Glasgow, Scotland, occupation 1881 Post Office Clerk, census 1891 in Broadhaven, Wick, Caithness, Scotland, occupation 1891 Clerk, census 1901 in Broadhaven, Wick, Caithness, Scotland, occupation 1901 Clerk (Commercial), occupation 1912 Lamplighter.

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

       He married Helen Mackay .

       Helen: 1881 to 1901 census at same address as husband.

                             Children:

                      i.     Donald Gunn , b. c 1880 in Govan, Glasgow , Scotland .

                             1901 Census - in family home at Broadhaven, Wick but no occupation given.

Generation Five

14.  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 and Elizabeth Johnston ),  census 1901 in East Toronto, Ontario, Canada, occupation 1901 Machinist Manufacturer, d. 1966.

                             Children:

                      i.     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 then Northern Vocational School , Toronto .  Worked for Dominion Bridge company for 38 years firstly as a clerk and then in the Drafting Department. Retired 1974.  Died of Prostrate Cancer.  Buried St Paul's Anglican 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.

                      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 Northern Vocational School in Northern Toronto .  After schooling went to St Thomas , Ontario and worked for a heating contractor. Always interested in flying - joined RCAF. Went overseas in August 1942andwas killed in flying accident in southern England while on active service.  Buried in St John Churchyard, Boldre, Hampshire , England .

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

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

                             He married Marie Vanderburg , b. 1930.

15.  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 , married 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:

                      i.     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 .

                      ii.    Aileen Margaret Gunn , b. 1927, d. 1982.  She married Douglas Trott .

16.  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.

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

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

       Henry: B. date uncertain.

                             Children:

                      i.     Evelyn Mary Gunn Fyfe , b. 26 May 1927 in Thurso, Caithness , Scotland , d. 18 Jul 2001 in Arbroath , Scotland .  She married William Cumming .

                      ii.    Isobel Christina Gunn Fyfe , b. 12 Dec 1930 in Thurso, Caithness , Scotland .  She married George Malcolm .

17.  Williamina Jamesina Angusina Gunn , b. 1 Sep 1892 in Rose Street, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, occupation Domestic Servant, d. 1 Jul 1978 in 2 Durness Street, Thurso, Caithness, Scotla, census 1901 in Rose Street, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.

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

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

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

                             Children:

                      i.     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 , married in Wick, Caithness , Scotland , d. 21 Feb 1989 in Wick, Caithness , Scotland .

                             Sandra: Buried Wick Cemetery .

                      ii.    Donald Booth , b. 3 Mar 1926 in 14 Riverside , Thurso, Caithness , Scotland , occupation Instrument Mechanic.  He married Anna Nicol , married 2 Aug 1957 in Lybster, Caithness , Scotland , b. in Lybster, Caithness , Scotland .

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

                             Killed in action in WW2 in France .

                      iv.   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 .

                      v.    Isobel Booth , b. 11 May 1928 in 2 Durness St. , Thurso, Caithness , Scotland .

                      vi.   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 , married 22 Jul 1942 in Thurso, Caithness , Scotland , b. 30 Jul 1918 in Oakfield View, Birkenhead, Chs. , England (son of Miles Joseph Barlow Linekar and Elizabeth Hegg ),  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,

                             Joseph's home address at the time of his marriage was 11 Oakfield View, Birkenhead .

18.  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 , married 12 Sep 1904 in Wick, Caithness, Scotland, b. 1876 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland (son of Charles McKay and Diana Ross ),  occupation Seaman Merchant Service. Trawl Master, d. 9 Jan 1943 in Aberdeen , Scotland .

       James: B. 1 Carnaby Lane , Thurso. M. Caledonian Hotel, Wick while residentat9 Wilson 's Lane, Thurso. D. 160 Victoria Road , Torry.

                             Children:

                      i.     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 , married 11 Mar 1936 in Liverpool , England , b. 1908 in Liverpool, Lancashire , England (daughter of Simon Cleary and Ada Mason ).

                      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 , married 9 Jan 1931.

                      v.    Douglas Wemyss McKay , b. 28 Jan 1915 in Aberdeen , Scotland .  He married Margaret R. Fairley , married 23 Dec 1952.

19.  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 , married 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 toMurdoCampbell. William D. at 6 weeks old and D. Rpt. by JohnMatheson,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 AlexanderS inclair. Alexander Sinclair a Coachbuilder in Thurso. Knownas 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.

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

       After action at Sheriff Court on 26-6-1873 James Dunnett ( Farmer,Assery) declared father. Spirit Merchant/Publican.  Died at 33RegentQuay, 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 , married 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 .

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

       B. registered by Helen Gunn, mother.  B. Manson's Lane, Thurso. M.FreeChurch. Thurso - both resident 19 Riverside , Thurso.

       He married Bella Douglas .

                             Children:

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

22.  Wemyssina Williamson Gunn , b. 23 May 1885 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, occupation Domestic Servant, d. 27 Jul 1958 in Brora, Sutherland, Scotland, census 1891 in Cowie Lane, Thurso, Caithness, 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 fromWick.

       She married William Miller , married 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 1ParkTce., Brora.

                             Children:

                      i.     Helen (Bunty) Miller .  She married Roy MacKintosh .

                      ii.    Mary (May) Campbell Miller , b. 1909.  She married Ernest Bruce , married 28 Jan 1936 in Brora, Sutherland , Scotland .

                      iii.   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.

                      iv.   William James Miller , b. 1 Nov 1913 in Brora, Sutherland, Scotland, d. 25 Jan 1973 in Brora, Sutherland, Scotland.  He married Doreen Gordon , married 23 Nov 1939 in Helmsdale, Sutherland , Scotland .

                      v.    Margaret Doull Miller , b. 11 Nov 1915 in Brora, Sutherland , Scotland .  She married ? Mackenzie .

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

                             Known as Ikky.

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

                      viii. Catherine Miller , b. 26 Dec 1919 in Brora, Sutherland , Scotland .  She married ? Hawkins .

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

                      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 .

23.  George Gunn , b. 14 Sep 1875 in Forsie, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, census 1891 in Cowie Lane, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, occupation 1891 Grocer's Apprentice.

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

       He married Catherine Murray .

                             Children:

                      i.     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 , married 12 Jul 1933 in Inverness , Scotland , b. 18 Nov 1889 in Rosehall, Sutherland , Scotland (son of George Dingwall Ross and Christina Fraser ),  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, Seafoth Highlanders from 1916andprevious to that in the 5th Seathforths for 5 years - noted onhisshort service attestation for the duration of the war.  At timeofenlisting occupation given as Blacksmith.   Buried Brora.

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