tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501822321743186925.post4605962763523966343..comments2019-11-09T21:36:51.710+00:00Comments on Faces from the Lewis War Memorial: Valtos / BhaltosADBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17737746983905368038noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501822321743186925.post-84845562680108751712017-06-28T09:34:44.282+01:002017-06-28T09:34:44.282+01:00You can reach me here - oicu2bead@gmail.comYou can reach me here - oicu2bead@gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15691113274610052299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501822321743186925.post-9996435401733664552013-03-14T16:24:00.684+00:002013-03-14T16:24:00.684+00:00Mail on it's way.......great to hear from you....Mail on it's way.......great to hear from you.....xoxoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15691113274610052299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501822321743186925.post-60305089152771940172013-03-14T04:14:59.509+00:002013-03-14T04:14:59.509+00:00Dear Joan: I have read your post and am moved beyo...Dear Joan: I have read your post and am moved beyond words. I asked my father if he knew his uncle Norman and he replied that Norman visited his family in Vancouver in the late 40's, and that his nick-name was 'Non;' Dad's younger brother Norman ( called Skip ) is doubtless named after his uncle. There is so much to talk about: my email is jsmackay@comcast.net. Please feel free to reach out to me.<br />Yours,<br />Stephen MacKaystephen mackayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14143053813786344376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501822321743186925.post-68200678542897455612012-10-03T17:30:44.343+01:002012-10-03T17:30:44.343+01:00My grand father Norman Mackay would also have been...My grand father Norman Mackay would also have been one off your great uncles. He was wounded in the first world war and married an English nurse by the name of Phyllis Anne who bore him a son Kenneth John, (my father) in 1913-1967. I lived at 31 Valtos from around 1952-53 till 1957 when we all ( my mother father brother sister and I) set sail for Australia where those of us who are still alive, reside.<br />Dad was an only child but I can remember him telling me that he had a lot of uncles, although growing up, I never met any of them. I know he told me that one of his uncles (Donald I think) left Scotland and moved to Vancouver where he became prominent in the police force.<br />I know there were two John's in the family, one was called Captain John to differentiate him from the other John.<br />So, I can only assume that my Dad was named after his and your grandfather, Kenneth.<br />Let me know if there's anything I can help you with.<br />My father served in the RAF from 1936 till 1945, lived in the cottage at Miavaig till his parents desceased and then moved into 31 Valtos till our departure in 1957.Joan E MacKaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501822321743186925.post-21680527869684719012012-10-03T17:29:13.619+01:002012-10-03T17:29:13.619+01:00My grand father Norman Mackay would also have been...My grand father Norman Mackay would also have been one off your great uncles. He was wounded in the first world war and married an English nurse by the name of Phyllis Anne who bore him a son Kenneth John, (my father) in 1913-1967. I lived at 31 Valtos from around 1952-53 till 1957 when we all ( my mother father brother sister and I) set sail for Australia where those of us who are still alive, reside.<br />Dad was an only child but I can remember him telling me that he had a lot of uncles, although growing up, I never met any of them. I know he told me that one of his uncles (Donald I think) left Scotland and moved to Vancouver where he became prominent in the police force.<br />I know there were two John's in the family, one was called Captain John to differentiate him from the other John.<br />So, I can only assume that my Dad was named after his and your grandfather, Kenneth.<br />Let me know if there's anything I can help you with.<br />My father served in the RAF from 1936 till 1945, lived in the cottage at Miavaig till his parents desceased and then moved into 31 Valtos till our departure in 1957.Joan E MacKaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501822321743186925.post-57872765998683555012012-09-21T02:19:52.825+01:002012-09-21T02:19:52.825+01:00Stephen, I too am related to the MacKays of 31 Val...Stephen, I too am related to the MacKays of 31 Valtos. My grandfather was named Norman MacKay and was married to Phyllis Anne Otley or Oxley (can't remember which)who he met whilst hospitalised in England after being injured during WW1. My father Kenneth John was their only child and was born 5th July 1913 and died 30th September 1967 in Australia where he migrated to in 1957. He joined the RAF in 1936 and married a girl from Edinburgh in 1940 named Elizabeth (now deceased 2007). My Dad, Mum, brother sister and I all left Valtos to settle in Australia in 1957. I don't know of any other of my Dad's relatives although there could be some out there. I do know that one of my Grandfather's brothers (and I believe there were around 8 kids in the family) who was called Donald went to Vancouver and became a prominent Police Office there, although I can't substantiate this. I also remember that my Grandfather had 2 other brothers both named John, one extremely older than the other. They were identified as John and Captain John. Once again I'm vague on the history of the MacKay family as Dad died at 54 and no-one really thought of researching his mind for his heritage. (Boy, don't I regret that). I remember my Grandfather, Norman as I was nine when he passed away, that would be around 1952, and I think he was 76 and Phyllis died 9 months later at 77. Both are buried in the cemetery there on the slopes of Cliff Inlet.<br />Let me know if there's anything else I can help with. The memory's pretty vague but I do remember my Grandfather fondly.<br /><br />21 September 2012 02:11Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15691113274610052299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501822321743186925.post-72372044988909075152011-01-16T22:57:21.720+00:002011-01-16T22:57:21.720+00:00Stephen, I think your question is best answered by...Stephen, I think your question is best answered by Uig Historical Society, contact details here: http://www.ceuig.com/contact-us <br /><br />I have relayed your question to them, and they are waiting to hear from you.ADBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17737746983905368038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501822321743186925.post-60134686554422192382011-01-16T04:17:31.647+00:002011-01-16T04:17:31.647+00:0031 Valtos, Hugh and Ann Mackay: Angus and John Mac...31 Valtos, Hugh and Ann Mackay: Angus and John Mackay are/were my great-uncles. I believe that my father, Ian Angus Mackay, was named after his fallen uncles. My grandfather Kenneth Mackay followed older brother Donald after the war to Vancouver, Canada, where both served in the Police Department. My grandmother was Barbara, nee Maciver, of Valtos; she, too, lost a number of brothers in the Great War. I am looking for ways to trace the records of family who served and survived the war. I will be grateful for any advice. <br />Stephen MacKay<br />Seattle, USAstephen mackayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14143053813786344376noreply@blogger.com