tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60862672011-04-22T06:04:12.614+01:00Tolsta.info guestbookNorth Tolsta Historical Society Donald http://www.blogger.com/profile/08242350239832388908noreply@blogger.comBlogger221100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086267.post-45443225944088297992007-02-16T16:35:00.000Z2007-02-16T16:37:41.075ZI have had a wonderful time reading through the NTHS website.The photos are fantastic. I have started family history onlythis past 2 years & knew nothing about the history of my ancestors who came from Stornoway/Tolsta. My g/grandfather was John Murray1863-1899, who sailed to Australia in 1881, as a seaman, & left hisfamily behind forever. His parents were Donald Murray 1828-1910 &Isabella Donald http://www.blogger.com/profile/08242350239832388908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086267.post-1166179892031917442006-12-15T10:45:00.000Z2006-12-15T10:51:32.046ZHello NTHS - came across your site while trying to find info about North Dell, where my grandmother's family live(d).A great site: I wish there was one for North Dell!!Lesley Mooredaughter of Isobel Maclennan Drummond (and Gordon Moore)daughter of Mary Morrison and Stewart Ewen DrummondDonald http://www.blogger.com/profile/08242350239832388908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086267.post-1148986765226865412006-05-30T11:54:00.000+01:002006-05-30T11:59:25.236+01:00Congratulations on an absolutely first class website.I am a descendant of a native of Tolsta - my grandmother (Isabella Macleod) came from the croft at No.53 and this is the first time I have visited the website after my brother mentioned it to me.Kind regardsIsobel MillerDonald http://www.blogger.com/profile/08242350239832388908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086267.post-1142444359187257132006-03-15T17:36:00.000Z2006-03-15T17:39:19.196ZI was delighted to come across the web site tonight while "surfing". As one time inhabitants of Tolsta (Fred and Katie Courtney Bennett, School House 1979 - 84) I have the best memories of extremely happy times in beautiful scenery with great neighbours. It was a bit damp as I recall though. Has global warming improved things at all?It's great to see all the photographs, but don't neglect the Donald http://www.blogger.com/profile/08242350239832388908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086267.post-1140880572161241642006-02-25T15:13:00.000Z2006-02-25T15:16:12.160ZDonaldI thought the website was excellent, especially good for those of us who feel very out of touch with our Tolsta roots. My great grandfather was Evander Murray of 45 North Tolsta, who died on the Iolaire. I am his grand-daughter's (Katie Anne) son and keen to do some genealogy.I completely commend the excellent work you and the other members have done on the web site.RegardsDon MackayDonald http://www.blogger.com/profile/08242350239832388908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086267.post-1140018607206055202006-02-15T15:49:00.000Z2006-02-15T15:50:07.206ZLYNN MACLEOD WALLACEI spent summers in Tolsta when I was a child, my gran only spoke Gaelic.Lots of memories running along the beach at Garry. The fresh bread from the Post Office. 56 North Tolsta is still there,25 April 2005 - West Vancouver, CanadaDonald http://www.blogger.com/profile/08242350239832388908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086267.post-1140018569478930622006-02-15T15:48:00.000Z2006-02-15T15:49:29.476ZMARINA MACPHERSONMY MOTHER ANGUSINA MACIVER IS FROM TOLSTA AND WE SPENT MANY A SUMMER HELPING MY GRANDPARENTS CUT PEAT FOR THE WINTER. SUNDAYS WERE SPENT IN THE HOUSE AS WE DIDN'T GO OUT.MY FONDEST MEMMORIES WERE GOING TO GARRY BEACH.13 November 2005 - STRACHUR IN ARGYLLDonald http://www.blogger.com/profile/08242350239832388908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086267.post-1140018486401566092006-02-15T15:46:00.000Z2006-02-15T15:48:06.413ZChristine Corsar (nee Maciver)I have very fond memories of long school holidays spent in North Tolsta, too many to mention. I spent most of the time with my wonderful grandparents in School Road, but visited my paternal 'shen'(Iain Carnie) at number 41 every day. My cousin Neil was Postmaster at the village post office and I used to love helping to serve in the shop. My uncle 'Johnary' was the Donald http://www.blogger.com/profile/08242350239832388908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086267.post-1119878048912593392005-06-27T14:12:00.000+01:002005-06-27T14:14:08.916+01:00We are back home now with some great memories of Lewis and its people.Lewis was by far the friendliest and most hospitable of all the places we visited.Alex Angus was kind enough to show me all around Tolsta. It was a very exciting day for me. I truly enjoyed the fresh fish fry that he cooked up for dinner. I think now that I can see a little more clearly where I am going, since I have seen Donald http://www.blogger.com/profile/08242350239832388908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086267.post-1102101538572399752004-12-03T19:25:00.000Z2004-12-03T19:18:58.573ZHello,I visited your web site today and found the list of emigrants fromTolsta to Australia and was thrilled to find my parents named in thelist. Alexander J. and Joan (my mother's name is actually Jean) Smithof 7 New Tolsta. I was 4½ when we emigrated to Australia, born inPaisley (near Glasgow), but I visited the Isle of Lewis with myparents several times, and can remember visiting my Donald http://www.blogger.com/profile/08242350239832388908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086267.post-1095693053741687482004-09-20T16:06:00.000+01:002004-09-20T16:10:53.740+01:00Hello My name is Bruce MacDonald and I have some info for Kyle M. Porpotage. Kyle is probably referring to Angus Macdonald (small 'd') of Gress who married Christina Smith of Tolsta on March5 1819. I hope this helps. Bruce Donald http://www.blogger.com/profile/08242350239832388908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086267.post-1092852078386304332004-08-18T18:59:00.000+01:002004-08-18T19:01:18.386+01:00I am the Great Great Great Granson of Angus MacDonald and _______Smith from Tolsta, Isle of Lewis. They Imigrated to Boularderie Island, Cape Breton, NS, Canada in 1834. If you have any info on 1834 emigrants from Stornoway or Tolsta to Cape Breton please email me at kylemp14@aol.com . Good Luck To Researching the emigrants of Tolsta. Nice Site. More pictures would be nice. Kyle M. Porpotage Donald http://www.blogger.com/profile/08242350239832388908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086267.post-1086861337149462902004-06-10T10:53:00.000+01:002004-06-10T10:55:37.150+01:00 I am the granddaughter of Alec and Gormelia Murray (nee Graham) who grew up at 29/66 and 39 North Tolsta and who later immigrated and lived in Winnipeg, Canada. My husband Roger and I spent a week last summer on Lewis and met and visited and reunited with my family. It was like coming home. To walk into a home and be hugged and cared for as if we had only been gone awhile was wonderful. ToDonald http://www.blogger.com/profile/08242350239832388908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086267.post-1082203368477754542004-04-17T13:02:00.000+01:002004-04-17T13:06:49.076+01:00Enjoyed the site. Myself and my brothers spent all our summers in Tolsta. We even went to school there for a while when our mum was ill. We stayed with our beloved grandparents at Ben View (Gibson). Keep up the good work. Alex Macrae.Donald http://www.blogger.com/profile/08242350239832388908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086267.post-1078614082393758832004-03-06T22:59:00.000Z2004-03-06T23:04:25.996ZHi I love looking at this fantastic web site, its great looking at the old photos and reading other people's comments in this guestbook, well done and keep up the good work Marsali Macleod Tolsta Donald http://www.blogger.com/profile/08242350239832388908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086267.post-1078602496921379142004-03-06T19:47:00.000Z2004-03-06T19:51:19.670ZHi I love looking at this fantastic web site, its great looking at the old photos and reading other people's comments in this guestbook, well done and keep up the good work Marsali Macleod Tolsta Donald http://www.blogger.com/profile/08242350239832388908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086267.post-1075302044865260102004-01-28T15:00:00.000Z2004-01-28T15:02:55.716ZHi there to all those concerned in the NTHS,great and very informative web site.Keep up the good work. From donna Bennett nee morrison(southview)Donald http://www.blogger.com/profile/08242350239832388908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086267.post-1073931431103801092004-01-12T18:14:00.000Z2004-01-12T18:19:03.713Z> > Delighted to view your site---well done, It brings back memories of happy family holidays at the Broad Bay caravan site and visits to the Murray family (Rhoda & Donald)at North Tolsta especially the Traigh Mhor and Garry Beach. We wish you every success > Tom and Pat Russell, LochmabonDonald http://www.blogger.com/profile/08242350239832388908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086267.post-1071231008386954482003-12-12T12:10:00.000Z2003-12-12T12:10:21.280ZBill and Elly Mills buttesbest@midatlanticbb.com We visited your website. Elsie Archibald Mills Mother Margaret MacDonald 61 New Street Tolsta Father Murdo, Grandfather WilliamDonald http://www.blogger.com/profile/08242350239832388908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086267.post-1071694222497110462003-11-17T20:47:00.000Z2003-12-17T20:50:36.210ZHi , your site is informative and resourceful. Glad I visited it .Thanks for the info. Vili Seattle, Au – Very nice site. Craalan - Great. My memories only go back to summer of 1974, camping with a mate, buses to Stornaway on Fri and Sat eves for a wee drink, the beach, the sheepdog... hope to visit again Dave Mitchell davenhill@tiscali.co.uk - Just returned from 10 days in the Western Donald http://www.blogger.com/profile/08242350239832388908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086267.post-1068990656935325132003-11-15T13:50:00.000Z2003-11-16T15:43:59.683ZWelcome to our guestbook. Please share your views, stories and thoughts about TolstaDonald http://www.blogger.com/profile/08242350239832388908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086267.post-1071688308215708592003-07-17T19:08:00.000+01:002003-12-17T19:12:02.460ZHi , your site is informative and resourceful. Glad I visited it .Thanks for the info. Vili Seattle, Au – Very nice site. Craalan - Great. My memories only go back to summer of 1974, camping with a mate, buses to Stornaway on Fri and Sat eves for a wee drink, the beach, the sheepdog... hope to visit again Dave Mitchell - Just returned from 10 days in the Western Isles, and visited Tolsta Donald http://www.blogger.com/profile/08242350239832388908noreply@blogger.com