COLONSAY LINKS
This page is intended to host links to relevant websites that might be of use to people researching Colonsay people, places or emigration. We wish to list DNA Projects, Shipping Lists, Graveyard Inscriptions, Clan Societies - whatever is useful. If you know of any such sites, please submit the address via byrne@colonsay.org.uk so that others may benefit.
Prince Edward Island This magnificent site includes passenger lists and other details relevant to Colonsay
Wood Islands Cemetery Ann Bonnell's site includes Colonsay pioneers
Rusk Cemetery Use this link to Bruce County Cemeteries; lots of Colonsay folk in Rusk, all researched by Mary McKay
Clan Macfie Official site for one of Colonsay's more prominent clans, a.k.a. MacPhee, Duffie etc.
Clan MacNeill This page should be a useful portal
Clan Currie Formerly a very prominent Colonsay family
Clan Donald Colonsay was the first and last stronghold of this mighty family - every MacDonald on earth originated here in Colonsay through their progenitor, Somerled.
Knapdale This site is of outstanding interest in connection with McNeills, with Knapdale and Kintyre, and with the social history of South Argyll; the author, Heather McFarlane, lives in Whitehorse, Yukon and has conducted outstanding research in Scottish archives. See Heather's blog to encourage your own research.
The following pages have no Colonsay connection, but it is a handy place to put them:
Byrne of Doonooney Byrne of South Wexford Byrne & Walsh Families