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Mackenzie family of Ross-shire
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Family
Authorized form of name
Mackenzie family of Ross-shire
Parallel form(s) of name
- Mackenzie's of Seaforth
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Dates of existence
1633-1812
History
The Mackezies of Seaforth owned the Isles of Lewis from 1610 until its sale to James Matheson in 1844. As well as owning the Lewis estate, they also held property in Ayr, Kirkcudbright, Ross and Wigtown and Lincoln, England.
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Description identifier
F0005
