My ancestor Angus McDonald was a native of Lewis Scotland who was born around 1796 and emmigrated to Nova Scotia in 1804 as a lad. He came with his father Malcolm, his brother John and a sister who died enroute.

Malcolm left a wife and other children behind on Lewis. This wife's maiden name was Gillis and she, according to our family lore, was the daughter of a Reverend Gillis.

I have been unsuccessful in tracking down Angus' birth record or any reference to Reverend Gillis on Lewis but if anyone has a connection or a lead, I'd love to hear from you.

Slàinte,

Nathan