Ardnamurchan, Argyllshire, Scotland Genealogy

Ardnamurchan, Argyl, Scotland (#505)

History
Before the reformation, 3 parishes comprised this area. At the establishment of the Protestant Church these came under the care of one minister. In 1639 a Minister of the Church of Scotland was already established. The village of Ardnafuaran is the nearest town. The occupancy of this district was by the Earl of Islay. It was in the way of every Norse evasion.The land was primarily used for, lead mines, sheep, black cattle farming, oats, potatoes, hay, gardens, and orchards. The population in 1795 was 2552. In the rugged and secluded quarter the inhabitants are Roman Catholics. Protestants are about 1/6 of the population. A parish church was built in 1831. This account was written in 1838.

source: New Statistical Account of Scotland (FHL book 941 B4sa, series 2 vol. 7)