E-mail and mail regarding Duffus 2000
Updated June 12, 2000
Date: Sat, 10 Jul 1999 01:27:43 -0400
From: Gordon Douglas Duffus Reply-To: [email protected]
To: davidduffus
Subject: gathering 2000
Have you thought about coordinating the 2000 Gathering with the Lossiemouth Folk
Festival? This year, I believe that it's on 18 July... I have no date as of yet for 2000.
Although doing so might make accomadations a little harder to get, it might be a nice
adjunct to our own 'thing'. Just a thought. Also, I would suggest that each 'family'
attending, bring a national flag from their homes (with pole).... would make a great
photo.... the flags flying from the castles' highest part (you put 'em up there). And...
some international porta-potties might also be in order :-) As I suggested previously,
we're gonna NEED at LEAST a piper at the castle on the first day of the gathering. Any
thoughts of your own in this area? I have a mate who lives in Duffus Village (Charlie
Walker) who is retired RAF. He might be able to glom onto a piper from the Air Base. Shall
I contact him & ask? Are you thinking of a 'picnic-type' get together or just a
'show-up-as you-are' thing? Shall we order a keg from the Duffus Inn? I have to tell you
that I am 'hyped' over the whole idea of this thing. You're a wizard! Although you weren't
the first to have the idea, you certainly are the first to do something about the thought.
It would have been great to have my brother Donald at the gathering but he had the bad
taste to die prior to the announcement. His sons (& their wives & maybe their
kids), & his wife will all be there. They go in his memory, I suppose. 'Tis a good
thing. Two of Don's sons have been to Duffus.... his oldest comes next year for the first
time.... maybe with a new wife. As for my oldest brother, Bobby (Robert), this will be his
& his son Colins' first visit. Colin may be bringing "THE Beth'.... his
girlfriend. A treat for all concerned. She's a riot! Cindy will be making her third visit
to Scotland.... her first was on our honeymoon (akin to my nephew's wife, Pam II.... known
as 'Pam II' because my oldest son married 'Pam I'....). This will be my oldest son's
second trip & my youngest son's second trip.... different times for each... the first
trip together. I like it! This will be my 6th time to Duffus. Our friends in Edinburgh had
bad news for us. She has been diagnosed with MS.... so damned sad! Andrew (a Sgt. w/
Lothian & Borders Police) is very near to retirement. They had planned on travelling
the world when he left The JOB. That's out now. We were planning a trip together to the
Outer Hebrides.... guess that's off also. I don't know what to do for them. Sometimes she
even forgets who he is.... how can I expect her to remember us? Anyway.... let me know
what I can do to further the Gathering... I'm your man! Gordon
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Date: Thu, 29 Jul 1999 21:31:39 EDT
Subject: Duffus Reunion
To: [email protected]
Hi David, I wrote you a couple of months ago offering to help you with plans for the
Duffus reunion next July. You emailed me your telephone number and asked me to give you a
call. Unfortunately, I lost your number and was not able to call. We are so excited about
the reunion and I would love to help you out! Please let me know if I can assist you in
any way. I promise not to lose your number again! Also, I wanted to make sure you had a
list of all in my family that are confirmed to attend: Roy Duffus (Cape Cod, MA) my
father-in-law Joe Duffus (Montclair, VA) my husband Maria Duffus (Montclair, VA) Daniel
Duffus (Montclair, VA) my son Mike Mulrain (Westborough, MA) my brother-in-law Carolyn
Duffus Mulrain (Westborough, MA) my sister-in-law Katie Mulrain (Westborough, MA) my niece
Melanie Mulrain (Westborough, MA) my niece Kerstin Schweizer (Locust Grove, VA) my mother
We are all looking forward to the reunion!
Maria Schweizer Duffus
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From: "The Commercial Law Practice"
Subject: DUFFUS 2000 REUNION
Date: Fri, 6 Aug 1999
I recently received a copy of your letter regarding the Duffus 2000 Reunion and I've
also looked and the Duffus website which is all very interesting. I notice that there will
not be a Ceilah anymore but still a gathering. Just to let you know my mother and father
will be attending and maybe myself and brother. They are William John Duffus and Johanna
Duffus from 1 Aquithie Lane, Kemnay. They do not have access to the website that is why
I'm replying on their behalf. Please keep us posted Many Thanks Julie Duffus
From: "Bill Rail"
Subject: The Duffus Reunion
Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999
As a result of joining the Rootsweb Aberdeeen List I have
made contact with a number of Duffus family members who have helped me establish the
beginnings of a family tree dating back to c1750 in Cullen, Deskford and Keith. My
grandmother was a Helen Duffus born in Aberdeen St Nicholas in 1880.
I have also visited your wonderful web site several
time now and have found it most informative and helpful.
I have been intrigued about your early notices of
next year's reunion and would very much like to attend, but I notice that in your
correspondence everybody is called Duffus or nee Duffus. Is membership to your group
limited to people with the Duffus surname, who have descended from the male line? Or
can someone from the distaff side like me be admitted?
Chichester West
Sussex UK
From: "Bill Rail"
To: "davidduffus"
Subject: Re: The Duffus Reunion
Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999
Very pleased to get your message and so pleased to know we can attend the reunion. We
would mean myself, husband and possibly both sons with families. Can you let me know when
is the latest date to confirm numbers as we are departing soon to our home in Spain for
the winter and early summer and will be coming back just in time for the reunion. We are
on the internet in Spain so arrangements can be made from there. Regards, Angela Rail
-----Original Message----- From: davidduffus To: Bill Rail Date: 13 August 1999 16:12
Subject: Re: The Duffus Reunion >We'd love to have you Angela! Please note on the
Duffus/Duffes 2000 web >page my invitation is directed to non-Duffuses/Duffeses as
well. > >Thanks for your kind comments. > >Do you want me to add your name to
the list of potential attendees? > >Best wishes, > >David >
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Received: from [email protected]
Date: Sun, 15 Aug 1999
Subject: Re: Update on Duffus/Duffes Reunion
To: [email protected]
David, If it is possible, please add my sister, Stephanie Duffus Thain, and her
children, Ashley & Andrew Thain (from Granby, Connecticut) to the list of Duffus'
coming to the reunion. We can't wait to meet everyone. Steff & Ashley have been to
Duffus, Scotland before, and are looking forward to seeing it again. The site is a winner!
Thank you for all of the hard work you have put into making this reunion the success it is
sure to be. Sincerely, Valerie Duffus Price
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H.B. Duffus
29 Kinbrae Park Gardens
Newport-on-Tay, Scotland DD6 8JX
UK
Dear David,
Just a note to confirm that the Duffus family are going to Duffus 2000.
From Kinnesswood: Alan Duffus, wife Khris and daughter Claire
From Newport-on-Tay: Harry Beveridge Duffus
From Dundee: George, wife Ann, daughter Lesley and daughter Lynne from
Cheltenham
We will arrange our own hotels.
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Subject: Duffus 2000 Reunion
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 1999 07:25:49 -0400
From: Neil Duffus <[email protected]>
To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
Dear David
Thank-you for your recent letter concerning the reunion. My partner and I shall be
attending. Also possibly my parents and sisters.
Neil Duffus (From Dingwall, Scotland)
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Subject: Gathering 2000
Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 23:39:03 -0400
From: Gordon Douglas Duffus <[email protected]>
To: DAVID DUFFUS <[email protected]>
Dear David,
A few quick 'things' prior to replying
to your request for in-put on the Gathering Schedule:
1. Duffus spellings(as there seemed to
be some question): DUFFUS, DUFIS,DUFFHOUS, DUFFES.... all acceptable as the same name. Our
ancestors usedphonetics. Indeed, in certain old documents, the same name was spelled a
number of different ways by the same correspondent.
2. There is a Duffus Hillock in Glen
Lossie, south west of Elgin... might be considered for a walking destination but could
also be too far (& wet).
3. Crests: Crests are a funny thing
(& Congress is an ass). There really are NO 'Family Crests' as such. Either a single
person is armorous (has a crest) or he isn't... families don't have them; just
individuals. Here in The States, we don't go in for this type of refined distinction but
in Scotland, there are laws against using arms to which one is not entitled (The Lord
Lyon, King of Arms has the power to arrest & fine abusers). It is therefore not
strange that different branches of our family keep coming up with different crests from
their respective ancestors... the most recent being that wonderful wax image (which looked
to me like a man swimming from left to right but is probably a
boar). My own branch, according to my grandfather, had an ancestor who,used a Mailed Fist
(same for a branch of our mob from Peterborough, Ontario, Canada). Then, of course, there
are the Sutherlands of Duffus (no relationto us) of whom I have 4 crests which differed
each time there was a marriage & someone new took over the Lordship. I have a banner
with Kenneth, 3rd Lord Duffus' arms on it... I'll bring it to the gathering. Nice touch
flying from the castle along with the national flags.
4. Another place to consider visiting;
Thunderton House on the High Street in Elgin (since we'll already be there). It was the
townhouse of the Sutherland Lords of Duffus (taken over by the Dunbars for debts not payed
in the early 1700's) but slept in by Bonnie Prince Charlie on his way to Culloden Moor
& then by his Cousin, The Duke of Cumberland ("Billy the Butcher") also on
his way to Culloden (1746). The house used to have two carved savages outside (Sutherland
Arms supporters) which have now been moved to the Elgin Museum. It used to be a hotel but
I'm not sure what it is now.
5. A small 'pilgrimage' to 137 High
Street would not be remiss... 'twas the birth place of my great grandfather John :-) and a
few generations before him.
6. The schedule shows alot of outdoor
activities. Have you considered contingency plans for the rotten-weather-days? I noticed
that there was no 'drinking time' on the schedule. Is THAT the contingency plan? We all
gang to the Duffus Inn for pints & pies when it rains? I like it!
7. Have you considered a local guide for
any of the places we'll be going to that aren't attended? We can 'pass-the-hat' for any
fees. The Tourist Office can provide brochures for most of them but the info is
usually sketchy. Maybe the library could suggest someone.
8. Invite the Countess of Sutherland (or
her son Lord Strathnaver) as an honored guest on 1 July? Even though the Clan Sutherland
Society in Scotland doesn't recognize us as a Sept of Clan Sutherland ('tis true), she may
come 'just because' they should! (The Clan Sutherland Society in N. America DOES recognize
us!). If you like, I could contact her.
9. I was going to mention Culloden as a
possible tour stop(as there were a few Duffus' there) but have reconsidered & feel
that that place is best left to self-touring. It never fails to sadden me.
10. On the way to Dunrobin, for the
adventurous, is Skilbo Castle, much like Duffus but in REALLY bad repair. Another site
held by the Sutherlands of Duffus.
11. I'm not the Secretary of the
CSSNA... I am now the Historian (?)... I have been VP a few times over the years,
Southeast Commissioner, Virginia Convenor, & am a founding member.
Now to THE SCHEDULE:
Looks great to me!!! Just a few questions/comments (sorry):
1. Can we get a piper for the Grand
March? Kinloss RAF base has/had a pipe band which wore Sutherland Tartan. Not far off from
Duffus. Don't know if the base still exists, what with Down-Sizing.
2. Can't we have a Ceildh on our own
(w/o formal entertainment) like in the auld days?... story telling, singing, 'where I'm
from tales', etc. Maybe during the candlelight tour?
3. And, can we 'do' a candlelight tour
or does The Castle close at dark? We can 'do' a candlelight tour of Duffus Inn :-)
4. What's this 'Lecture Series' you've
signed me up for? :-)
5. You made NO mention of the monument
which we should erect on The Castle grounds, listing the names of all who attend :-) We
should atleast endeavor to write our names on scraps of paper & toss 'em into one of
the latrines :-) Now that could be cause for a different type of ceremony.
6. Should we let the Duffus Inn know
that we're coming so that they can lay in extra stores for the event?
7. Wreath laying ceremony at The Castle,
St. Peters, Elgin Cathedral, in Loch Spynie? Kind of a "we've come back, how are you
guys doing?" thing?
Looking back on what I've written, I
seem to have raised problems rather than solving them. That was certainly not my intent. I
know how difficult this must be for you to arrange from long-distance. Feel free to
delegate some responsibilities... might have interesting consequences/results. I think
that I've done all of the 'damage' which I could tonite... tomorrow is another day..
Gordon
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Subject: Duffus Reunion Date: Fri, 27 Aug 1999 17:17:02 +0930 From: Anne
Miller To: "'David Duffus'" Dear David,
Thank you for your reply and I have
found the Sunday New and duffus 2000. My friend is the present Lady of Duff, and her
brother (also my friend) and who died 2 years ago, was known as 7th Lord Duffus. His ashes
were taken to Scotland and scattered on the great hall of the Castle. My friend is very
well known there. I shall send her copies of your pages, If you would like to make special
contact with her, please let me know. I should very much like to be there at that time. I
love the Morayshire country side and know well all the places where you are planning
activities. Thanks again. Anne M.
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Subject: (no subject)
Date: Tue, 07 Sep 1999 01:34:33 -0400
From: Eric Wargo <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Dear David,
I wanted to thank you for your response to my query about variant spellings of Duffus---as
well as a definition of "Butt Sicker". I believe I also told you in my email
that I was going to attend the University of Glasgow for the 1999-2000 year. My husband
and I have been packing for several weeks and we leave tomorrow, ready or not!
I have been keeping up with the plans for the Duffus/Duffes 2000 Reunion and we are making
plans to attend. My mother and father (Annella and James Kenneth DUFFES) have been very
interested to hear about all of this and I am hoping to get them to visit us during the
reunion so that we all may attend.
I am looking forward to seeing Scotland for the first time. The country looks beautiful
and I've heard about how friendly the people are. I think this will be a great year!
Sincerely,
Melissa Duffes Wargo
511 Crescent Road
Griffin, GA 30224
--please send any future email updates to [email protected]
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Subject: 2000 Reunion
Date: Sat, 11 Sep 1999 01:10:59 +0100
From: "Penny Paterson" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Dear David
Firstly I must say how impressed I am by your website. It has certainly given me much
information on the Duffus link to Clan Sutherland.
I am the secretary of the Clan Sutherland Society in Scotland, and since we do have a few
Duffus members, and also many who are descended through the Duffus Lords, I wondered if we
could publish information on your 2000 Gathering in our forthcoming Newsletter which will
be published in November.
We are also in the middle of trying to set up a website, but it has not been easy when
there is so much to learn about it all. Hopefully though it will soon be up and running
and we will be able to link up wth other Sutherland sites overseas.
Penny Paterson
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Subject: Re: 2000 GATHERING
Date: Tue, 31 Aug 1999 16:03:32 -0400
From: Gordon Douglas Duffus <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
CC: DAVID DUFFUS <[email protected]>
References:
1
Dear Iain (also my youngest son's name),
I am passing this e-mail on to David Duffus who is putting this 'thing' together. See you
next summer...
Gordon D. Duffus
[email protected] wrote:
>
> I LOOK FORWARD TO ATTENDING THE GATHERING WITH MY FAMILY
>
> IAIN JAMES DUFFUS
> LOUISA ANGELA DUFFUS
> JAMES PETER DUFFUS (3 yrs)
>
> PLEASE SEND ME A BIT MORE INFO AS THE INVITE WENT TO MY MOTHER
>
> 13 GLENTRESS GARDENS GLENROTHES FIFE KY76XY
>
> THANKS
>
> IAIN DUFFUS
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Subject: Finnish Connections
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:49:49 +0100
From: "orla mcnally" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Dear David Duffus,
When I was child, my Grandfather, Kenneth Alexander Wrede af Elima, proudly told me that I
had Scottish ancestors. He gave me a copy of a picture of a very noble bewigged gentleman
with his dog, which I now know to be Kenneth Duffus. I was even bought a Kilt in ancient
Sutherland tartan, which I wore in pride and a fair degree of ignorance until the the hem
rose as I grew!
My family name arose in Germany and has been traced back to 1202 (only). Our Scandinavian
branch of the Wrede's left there in 1342 settling in Sweden and Finland in the 17th
century after being granted the estates of Elima by the Swedish Crown. My branch of the
Wrede af Elima family was the one originally resident at Anjala, the Finnish home of
Kenneth Duffus and his daughter Regina from whom, I believe, I am descended.
My father, who was born in Vyborg, now in Russia, came to England in 1950 to study,
married my mother and stayed. I was born in London in 1958 and have always lived, studied
and worked in England. Though I have a very mixed blood-line I can not escape my English
cultural identity.
However things turn full circle and I have just been appointed Consultant to the Fife
Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and will be coming to live in the ancient Kingdom at the end of
this year. Thus after the successful interview, for which much research had been done on
the internet, I went on-line and entered 'Duffus', there to find your splendid, highly
informative and well researched web-site. You can imagine my pleasure on finding the page
about Anjala, even though my feudal fore-bears do get rave reviews!
Would an Anglo-Welsh Finn with a German name, a splash of Jacobite blood and an Irish
fiance be welcome at your reunion?
I look forward to hearing from you,
With sincere best wishes, David Wrede.
Mr. C. David H. Wrede
7 Deeley Close,
Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2NR.
0121-440 7775 (H)
07970 386445 (M)
[email protected]
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8 Sinclair Drive
Helensburgh
G84 9BA
SCOTLAND
5 September 1999
Dear David
It was with considerable interest and delight that we read your letter which arrived
earlier this summer Since I met and later married my husband, Brian Duffus (George Duffus
of Dundee's cousin), I have only met a handful of people who share my adopted surname and
they have all been immediate family members. In fact we are the only Duffus in the greater
Glasgow area telephone directory. As my natural lineage is the Clan Campbell, it has reit
quite strange joining such a wee Clan! So imagine my delight at discovering that there are
lots more out there!
Brian's brother, David, was the brother of Harry Beveridge Duffus of Newport-on-Tay
Unfortunately he passed away many years ago at the very young age of 52 years. Brian's
elder brother Stuart lives in Glenrothes, Fife, as does his mother Anne Brian and I
married in 1982 and two daughters, Jennifer Beth and Susan Victoria Duffus, who are 12 and
9 years old.
Last summer we made our first trip to the States as many of my Grandmother's siblings
emigrated to the West coast in the early 1900's. We had a marvelous holiday spending some
time in San Francisco before driving up the California/Oregon coast to Manzanita Beach for
a family reunion on 4th July It was a truly memorable experience!
We therefore look forward to receiving more detailed information regarding a possible
Duffus reunion in the year 2000. The girls are particularly excited as they still remember
our visit 2 years ago to Duffus Castle and Duffus village where they posted their
postcards to all their friends and family.
We will await further correspondence from you on the matter. Until then may we convey
our sincere thanks for your vision and willingness to coordinate such wonderful event.
Yours aye
Brian, Kay, Jennifer and Susan Duffus
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Dear David,
You deserve an award for the website - it is fascinating. Helen and I and
our son Alex aged 15 months are looking forward to the reunion. We will be going online
shortly and will then be able to keep up with events.
We look forward to seeing you.
Yours sincerely,
Peter Duffus.
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Subject: Re: Your email
Date: Fri, 8 Oct 1999 00:04:58 +0100
From: "Penny Paterson" <[email protected]>
To: "davidduffus" <[email protected]>
Hi
I am putting together something for our Newsletter and want to say explain
about your Gathering next year. Can you give me conformed dates and any other infromation
on what is happening. How can folk keep in touch via the Internet? Can you confirm your
email and web address for those interested.
Thanks.
Penny Paterson
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29 Kinbrae Park Gardens
Newport-on-Tay DD6 8JX
Scotland
21-10-99
Dear David,
I’ve been expecting a call from you, but you have been quiet of late. Re Duffus
2000, George and I had a meeting to discuss plans for a Ceilidh (real highland party) for
the Saturday night. We discussed hotels or halls, party items , a band or not, and a
programme.
We decided that the local hotels would not accommodate 1000 or more guests. So we opted
for George to revisit the area and look around. A Ceilidh is better suited for a church or
village hall. He was lucky, appropriately Duffus Village Hall has been refurbished and can
hold up to 200, and was available – George booked it for Saturday night, provisionally,
subject to your approval. He has friends in the whiskey business who can probably supply
Tartan etc. as decorations. The local inn does "buffet" purveys and
George’s friends in the area says he is very good. He can be provisionally booked if
you approve (numbers later 0> Additionally, the local Duffus Inn has been approached
and will even come over to the hall and supply and run a small bar, if you approve. If we
can use this facility, we can do the whole thing for well under 20 pounds a head, as
people buy only what they want to drink. This includes the rent of the hall and food and
entertainers. George is quite happy to be M.C. (Master of Ceremonies) and will organise a
small band, singers and entertainers, mostly Duffus’s.
George is willing to put this through his computer to you, but I’m writing in case
the computer plays up.
Obviously at some point we will have to get firm promises of the numbers likely to
attend the Ceilidh: anyway its now all coming together and all my family are to be there.
That’s Harry, Alan, George, Innes, Isobel, with families (except Isobel).
Let us hear from you about the suggestions so far.
All the best,
Harry.
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Subject: Re: Duffus Gathering - July 2000
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 21:33:38 -0500
From: Gordon Douglas Duffus [email protected]
To: DAVID DUFFUS <[email protected]>
References:
Hey David....Here's some 'skinny'...
Gordon
Carol Kirkwood wrote:
>
> Hello Mr. Duffus,
>
> Firstly, apologies for the delay in replying to your request. I have a few contacts
which should help with your gathering next July.
>
> The only local organisation that could accommodate a large residential group in the
Duffus area is Gordonstoun School and this may be available for your group during
the summer holidays. Please contact Mr. Pyper, Headteacher, Gordonstoun School, Duffus,
IV30. The telephone number is: 01343 837837.
>
> The Moray Council also has a Residential Centre at Cullen which has approximately 30
beds, but is some distance away from Duffus. If you are interested, please contact Lucy
Jones, Cullen Community Education & Residential Centre, Seafield Street, CULLEN.
Telephone - 01542 840701.
>
> A contact for the local village hall is Mrs. S McKnockitor, 19 Hopeman Road,
Duffus. The hall committee might be interested in hosting a social event for your group.
>
> Please contact Robin Weeden, Community Development Worker, Lossiemouth
Community Education Centre, Coulardbank Road, Lossiemouth, IV31 6JW. Telephone 01343
815299 for other information and help in the Duffus/Lossiemouth area.
>
> I hope the above is of some help to you and that your gathering next summer is a
great success.
>
> Carol Kirkwood
> Resource Assistant
>
> Carol Kirkwood
> [email protected]
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Subject: Change of E-mail address
Date: Sat, 20 Nov 1999 18:14:50 -0000
From: "Jenny Carr" [email protected]
To: <[email protected]>
Hi David
After several months of not having an address and only now catching up on the news, I
thought I had better let everyone know.
So please amend your records from [email protected] to the above address and if you have been
trying to send me anything and had it sent back I would be grateful if you will resend.
I am glad all is going well for the celebrations in the summer (it seems a long time away
with the cold and the rain!!!) and we will be booking our hotels shortly.
I believe out party maybe about 7 or 8 altogether as my sister is planning to come along
with her family.
Anyhow it is nice to be back on line and I look forward to fully catching up with all the
news.
Bye for now
Jennifer
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8/10/99
300 Tern Path
Coccydean
Fife, Scotland KY7 6TN
Dear Sir,
I am writing in reply to your letter which I recently received from yourself inviting
all Duffuses to a reunion in July 2000. Could you please send me any information you have
as I wish to attend this reunion.
If possible could you send any information on the Duffus History as I have little
knowledge of my surname as my grandparents passed away when I was young. I was told that
some of my family had moved abroad but had no forwarding addresses.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours,
Richard R. Duffus
P.S. Could you please pass on any addresses which I could contact for more information.
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309-4900 Carter St.
Vancouver, BC
Dear David,
Many thanks once more for your letter and information. I am happy to say that I have
obtained a 4 star B & B in Duffus or as they now say – Dufftown – which I
dislike & can’t understand why they changed it!
I was sent two very informative magazines by a friend in Crieff so I will pass the best
one on to you as you may wish to make it available to the people that have need for
accommodation. I can’t believe there are so many of us in the world. The walk to the
Castle should be quite a human spectacle.
With grateful thanks for all your effort on our behalf.
Sincerely,
Johnnie Duffus
P.S. The Bears are at the B.C. Children’s Hospital and in memorial to honour our
daughter’s memory.
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13 Beverly Crescent
Woodford Green
Essex, IG8 9DD
Great Britain
3rd October 1999
Dear David,
Sorry that it has taken so long to write and thank you for your correspondence
regarding the "Gathering." Things are beginning to come together now with the
Calendar of Events being published. It should make for an enjoyable weekend. The one thing
that you cannot organize is the weather, so I hope it is good for that period.
I had a thought, that all big events and gatherings a ??? time specially written to
communicate them. It would be nice if one could be written for the Duffus Reunion. Names
that I would suggest would be "Duffus Castle 2000," "Clan Duffus ???? etc.,
"Duffus Gathering/Reunion 2000" or perhaps someone can think of a more reliable
title.
In order to get your database completely accurate, I would like to point out one or two
slight changes in the details about my family.
My post code should read "IG8 9DD" not "148" (probably due to my
bad handwriting).
The last line should read: "Wife of John William Duffus – Paula (not Pamela)
and their two children" (again probably my bad writing).
I hope you didn’t mind me pointing out these slight errors, but it will then give
an accurate record. I think that I also mentioned that my wife Eileen Lillian Duffus will
be attending the Reunion.
All the best,
Gordon James Duffus
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East Mathers Farm
St. Cyrus by Montrose
Angus, Scotland DD10 0DW
28th October 1999
Duffus, Younce, Melvin & Vtipil
North Carolina
Duffus 2000 Reunion
Dear Sir,
Many thanks for your kind invitation to the above Reunion which I will have much
pleasure in accepting.
Yours sincerely,
Thomas Duffus
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Subject: Duffus re- union
Date: Fri, 26 Nov 1999 14:59:52 -0000
From: Gordon Duffus <[email protected]>
To: "'[email protected]'"
Hi David,
Just a short note to say my family will attend the re-union.We met in
Aberdeen last year . I am Gordon, son of Gordon Duffus.
My brothers will attend as will my sister. I will write to you soon with
definite numbers. Thanks for putting our photos in our family tree under Allenvale of
Aberdeen.We will sort out our own hotel.
I will personally look forward to this as my birthday falls on the 29th
and I will be the big 40. Speak soon.
Gordon.
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Subject: Duffus reunion
Date: Mon, 27 Dec 1999 10:42:46 EST
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Hello - Mum and Dad have asked me to email you ( Wendy and Bruce Duffus of Cheadle Hulme ,
Cheshire).
We have a large number of our family interested in the Ceilidh on the
Saturday:
Wendy and Bruce Duffus
Jan Tierney ( nee Duffus) plus children Nicole and Philip
Fiona Miles( nee Duffus) and husband Rob
Daphne Heath ( nee Duffus) and husband Clive
Mavis Brown (nee Duffus) and husband Bernard plus families ( 4 adults and
4 children)
possibly Sally Troon (nee Duffus)plus husband Paul and 5 children
We will be making our own accomodation arrangements ( The Browns already live up there in
Buckie).
Happy Christmas and Merry 2000
Very best wishes
Jan and Wendy and Bruce!
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Subject: Duffus reunion
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 1999 15:37:48 EST
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
CC: [email protected], [email protected]
I am interested in coming to the Duffus reunion. We are related to Alexander Duffus from
Banffshire. Clan of Sutherland. My name is Doreen Marvin, my husband 2 children, my
mother-in-law, Pat Marvin, my brother-in-law, Bill Marvin,his wife and two kids, my
husband's aunt Dolly McNichols and her husband would be attending. Please put us on the
roster to attend.
[email protected]
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Subject: Reunion
Date: Sun, 9 Jan 2000 18:15:15 EST
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
I'm starting to look into making arrangements to go to the reunion. You said that you had
finally been able to open the disk I sent. If you get a chance to look thru it, you will
find my GF's brother Francis Ferguson Duffus listed
as WHO ARE WHO 1951-1960. My GF also had another brother who was a general and one who was
a Col. I was hoping to do some genealogy research thru some Army organization and was
hoping you could give me a recommendation. Now that I find Francis is in who's who that
might be another direction, but who would I contact? Finally, where did you recommend I
try to get a room in Elgin. I'm thinking about flying direct from St Louis to London for a
few days then to Edinburgh for a couple of days then somehow on to Elgin, maybe w/ a limo
and driver. I don't presume we really need a car, I wouldn't look forward to driving in
Scotland!!
Jack Duffus Wiess
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Subject: RE: REGISTER FOR DUFFUS REUNION 2000
Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2000 22:41:05 -0800
From: Don McEachern <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
DEAR DAVID,
I AM WRITING IN REGARDS TO SEE HOW TO GO ABOUT REGISTERING FOR THE UP
COMING REUNION. MY MOTHER AND MYSELF ARE PLANNING ON ATTENDING THE EVENT, AND ARE VERY
EXCITED ABOUT YOUR CALENDAR OF EVENTS. WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF LOOKING FOR ACCOMMODATION
NOW, ANY SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. ARE NAMES FOR YOUR RECORDS GRACE W.
DUFFUS AND DAUGHTER
LORNA J. McEACHERN NEE DUFFUS
I'M NOT SURE IF I SHOULD BE E-MAILING YOU ABOUT ALL THIS OR NOT BUT I THINK YOU CAN SEND
ME IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. WE WILL BE TRAVELING AROUND THE WORLD STARTING ON MAY 31,2000.
AND PLAN ON BEING IN THE AREA OF THE TOWN OF DUFFUS ON JUNE 28, OR SO.
MAILING ADDRESS
LORNA J. McEACHERN neeDUFFUS
#131-1770-128 TH STREET
WHITE ROCK, B.C. CANADA
V4A 3V4
I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE OTHER DUFFUS FROM VANCOUVER B.C. " JOHNNY
DUFFUS" AND WE HAVE NOT MET BUT I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO TALKING WITH HER IN PERSON. WE
LIVE VERY CLOSE TO VANCOUVER. PLEASE GET BACK IN TOUCH WITH ME A.S.A.P. TO LET ME KNOW IF
I'M IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.
REGARDS,
LORNA J. McEACHERN nee DUFFUS
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Subject: Duffus 2000 Reunion
Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2000 13:40:57 -0000
From: "Louise Duffus" <[email protected]>
To: "David Duffus" <[email protected]>
Dear David
Thank you so much for your letter of 14th January 2000 which I received this weekend. I
have recently moved from 87 Edridge Road and my new address is:
Maria Louise Duffus
38 East Drive
Carshalton Beeches
Surrey SM5 4PA
Tel: 020 8643 6254
I have already visited the web site and seen the information. I have two aunts living in
Scotland, Margaret Duffus in Dundee and Hilda Booth (nee Duffus) in Glasgow. My parents
Win and Ian Duffus live in Darlington in the North of England. It would be nice if we
could all come but I will have to arrange time off work etc etc. I think we would be most
interested in attending the ceilidh on the Saturday night.
My parents, together with my aunts all visited the town of Duffus in the summer of 1998
and thoroughly enjoyed their trip. I have seen their holiday video of the castle and the
kirk in the village and would very much like to visit.
Thank you so much for your letter, I will keep in touch.
Kind regards
Maria Louise Duffus
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Subject: Re: Gathering of the clan
Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2000 10:48:50 -0000
From: "Elaine Ansell" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Dear David,
I have just received a telephone call from my parents in North East Scotland regarding
your visit in June/July this year.
Could you please send me details either on this e-mail address or at:
Mr H Duffus
24 Blackheath Vale
Blackheath
London
SE3 0TX
ENGLAND
I am a detective in the Metropolitan Police Service in London and I would be interested in
attending the gathering.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Herbert Duffus (Jnr.) and Elaine Ansell (Partner).
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Subject: BARRY & ARLENE DUFFUS !!!
Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 11:11:19 +1100
From: "teddyb" <[email protected]>
To: "David Duffus" <[email protected]>
G'day to you David, Happy New Year to you and your family ....this is a email on behalf of
Barry &
Arlene Duffus regarding the Duffus reunion ...
Barry.Arlene.Margaret and Neal will be coming to the Duffus reunion .
Flying Sydney to Glasgow .......will arrive 29th June 14.40 hours .
Please could you email me back as soon as possible and let me know are
there any special arrangements
for accommodation ?
They are booking all trips and accommodation with their travel agent.
They are leaving Glasgow for London on the 3rd.and leaving on the 22nd day
for for UK and Ireland trip and leaving for home on the 30 th July.
Could you please send a itinerary for them as soon as possible by email to
me and they are looking forward to meeting you and all the Duffus clan .
Thanking you David I will wait for your early reply with the itinerary for
them also please note my email address is [email protected] regards Maggie
"ps " Wish I could fit in the suitcases " with them !! bye
now .......
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Subject: reunion
Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 12:37:48 -0000
From: "David Frew" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Dear David,
I read with great interest your recent communication regarding the Duffus
reunion and I would advise that I intend to be at the celebrations together with my son,
John Duffus, my daughter Shirley and my grandson Matthew - all Duffuss. final details have
still to be ironed out but we are looking forward to it and will fill out the
registration
form in due course
Regards Jean Duffus
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Subject: RE: REGISTRATION FOR THURSDAYS BUS TRIP LORNA McEACHERN NEE DUFFUS
Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 08:10:02 -0800
From: Don McEachern <[email protected]>
To: David Duffus <[email protected]>
HI DAVID,
I HOPE BY NOW YOU HAVE RECEIVED OUR MONEY ORDER FOR THE SAT. EVENING
CEILIDH, AND THE EVENTS MY MOTHER AND I WILL BE ATTENDING. WE HAVE AN
ELDERLY AUNTIE WHO WILL BE WITH US FOR THE FIRST DAY AND WE WOULD LIKE
TO KNOW IF IT IS POSSIBLE TO HAVE HER INCLUDED IN ON THE BUS TRIP? SHE
LIVES IN DUNBLAIN AND WILL BE DRIVING US TO OUR BED AND BREAKFAST IN
ELGIN, AND WE WANT HER TO SPEND THE NIGHT WITH US BECAUSE OF THE LONG
TRIP BACK TO HER HOME. IT WOULD BE LOVELY IF THERE WAS ROOM ON THE BUS
TRIP FOR HER . I WILL PAY FOR HER.
PLEASE LET US KNOW HOW MUCH THIS WILL BE, AND CAN I PAY WHEN WE GET TO
THE REUNION OR DO I SEND ANOTHER MONEY ORDER?
MOTHER AND I ARE GETTING VERY EXCITED ABOUT OUR TRIP AND I AM BUSY
TRYING TO TRACK DOWN MY DADS FAMILY ROOTS. MY DAD PASSED AWAY 21 YR.
AGO DUE TO HEART PROBLEMS, HE WAS 57 YR. OLD. MY BROTHER DIED LAST YEAR
OF A MASSIVE HEART ATTACK AT THE AGE OF 51, WE KNOW NOW, WE HAVE
HEREDITARY HEART DISEASE IN THE FAMILY ON MY DAD SIDE.
REGARDS,
MRS. LORNA J. McEACHERN nee DUFFUS
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Subect: Duffus 2000 Reunion
Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2000 13:05:39 +0000
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Dear David,
Firstly, let me introduce myself. I am Mary Helen Bayne nee Duffus, My brother, William John Duffus, has already registered to come to the reunion 29th June to 2nd July. I live in London whereas my brother still lives in the North East of Scotland where we were both brought up. John's interest in the reunion has been registered through his daughter, Julie, who alas (but good for her) is now in Australia.
Hopefully it is not too late to register my intention to go to the reunion with my husband.
I have tried to register both my husband, Jim, and myself on the Duffus website but it has not been accepted. I don't know if this means there are problems with the website or if the registration is closed. Perhaps you could let me know on this e-mail address.
My cousin, Alice Duffus (now Mrs Atkin), would also like to join the reunion along with her husband Peter and possibly their two children.
We would plan to join the reuinion party on Friday 30th June and participate until 2nd July. My husband, Jim, would be most interested in the Golf Tournament on the Friday afternoon.
I am sorry I haven't been in contact before but I have only recently become fully aware of all the details. I do hope that there will be room for my party of possibly 6 (including myself and cousin, Alice, and family).
As to the actual arrangements, I am a 'wee bit' confused about the payment for the Ceilidh. Your e-mail of 21st February seems to suggest that payment should be made when we join the reunion. However, the registration form indicates that the money should be sent to you now. Again, perhaps you could let me know how you want payment to be made.
Finally, some other information about me.
Home address:
59 Copse Avenue
WEST WICKHAM
Kent BR4 9NN
ENGLAND
Telephone No: 020 8777 6918
Look forward to meeting up with you,
Mary Helen
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Church House, Great Elm
Frome, Somerset BA11 3NZ
Tel. 01373 813215
email: [email protected]
21/2/00
Dear David,
Received your e-mail confirming our attendance at the
gathering.
I enclosed a check for L40 for the Ceilidh. Oscar would
like to attend (he loves a Ceilidh), but we'll bring him a haggis back
instead. We are flying from Bristol to Aberdeen - probably a longer flight
than from the USA.
We look forward to seeing you all. Our children are also getting
interested (I shall let you know if they want to come).
Yours sincerely,
Jim
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Dr. John Duffus
Edintox
+131 667 3683 (w)
+131 667 3682 (h)
+131 662 0744 (fax)
email - [email protected]
Feb. 20, 2000
Dear David,
This is to confirm our participation. I still don't know
about Victoria and Anna.
With every good wish,
John
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17 West End Rd.
Corringham
East ???
MV16 5PL
13th February
Dear David,
Find enclosed cheque for L40 in respect of the ceilidh.
Our son Alex will attend but he will only be just two in July. I imagine
that he will get in for free.
My wife and I both sing - she much better than I & we
hope to do a tune - perhaps in conjunction with my cousin Jim and his wife
Judy from Somerset
I am not sure if we are already down as having registered.
I recollect sending you an email from Diana LeBrecht's in Ely last
October. I also note that Peter, Helen & Alex Duffus are down to
attend. I initially mistook these people for us but then saw that they are
said to be from Aberdeen. Is this a mistake or a massive coincidence?
Either way, you have this form & so everything should
sort out.
Yours sincerely,
Peter A. Duffus
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The Coven
119 Main St.
Witchford,
Ely, Cambridgeshire,
CB6 2HQ
Monday, 14th February
Dear David,
Enclosed cheque for L80 for the members of our group to
attend the Ceilidh on saturday 1st July. Do we pay for the distillery tour
on the coach?
Sorry to hear about your Chief of Police. Do hope that he
is pleased with his pension and that the new chief is a good law officer.
Today, it is ??, gray and pouring with rain. Jack is away
this morning attending his computer class at the local school - Tho he
thoroughly enjoys - he's becoming quite a whiz kid. I am carrying on with
my classes in History. This term we are studying feudal archaeology which
is very interesting.
I have not emntioned much about Jamaica perhaps because
things are very sad there. Uncle Herbert was very ill before Christmas.
Poor Aunt Elsie is now very frail and confused - They have 24 hour nursing
care at home and are supplemented by their very loyal cook and gardener
both of whom have worked with them for near 30 years. As you know I
visited Jamaica with my brother John (Toronto) - We were both very shocked
at the state of the country - The population, the corruption, high
unemployment and growing gap between the rich and poor made us very sad. I
may fly out later this year.
Kindest regards to Diane and yourself,
Diana LeBrecht nee Duffus
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Dear David ,
Tried to use the Duffus Registration page some time
ago without success. A recent retry was equally unsuccessful so I am
sending this snail mail.
The party consists of myself and three children (aged 28
to 43) and taking the opportunity to visit relatives and seeing the
countryside. We only plan to assist in "official activities"
like the Ceilidh.
Appending check on 4 x 35 = US$140.00
Thank you for your time.
Carl Wrede
P.S. If you wonder who we are, check up David Wrede's
e-mail, he is my nephew.
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McEachern & Co. Design Ltd.
#131 - 1770 - 128 St.
White Rock, BC V4A 3V4
Jan. 31, 2000
Dear David,
What a great web site!!
My mother and I are very excited about the Duffus reunion.
We will be staying at "The Croft" in Elgin.
We hope to find out more about our own family tree. I will
bring as much information on the history of the family as we have, and
hope to get more.
Regards,
Lorna J. McEachern
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26 Kenilworth Ave.
Dundee DD4 6LG
United Kingdom
February 7, 2000
Dear Mr. Duffus,
I enclose herewith my request for provisional registration
- provisional because my being at the Gathering depends on my being able
to find a single room. You may not be aware that there is a dearth of
these and when Elgin knows that there is to be an influx of people for
anything so specific as a gathering, coming up to summer time, they will
not be willing to allocate doubles as singles. This story is usually
"If you come back after 10 p.m.----" One other thing regarding
the proposed payment -- wouldn't it be possible for you to open an account
here and authorise someone to collect for those who live here? It would
save some conversion charges.
I learned about the event only when I saw you photographed
in the Howff flanked by Harry and Innes, one of whom I have since met.
Harry has shown me some of the material you sent him which leaves me
almost speechless. I can add a little but at present I am hounded to death
(you must brush up on your Scots) with property problems and the aftermath
of my accident (Oct.98) when my car was totaled and my insurers have let
me down badly. No injury but nothing but hassle since.
I enclose a tree which will give you some idea of my
credentials. My Doigs are a dead loss literally and metaphorically. I
should have concentrated on Duffuss and Tyndalls. I might then come up
with some living relatives, however distant. I had Latin at school and
University and I felt that the plural of Duffus should be "Duffi!"
I look forward to meeting friends from across the pond
which my father crossed many times as a marine engineer with ATL. They
broke up the ships in 1934 and five years later, wished they had them -
ships and engineers. The result in terms of employment was not much
different from the Clearances.
With all good wishes for the success of your project.
Yours sincerely,
Margaret Doig
Enclosed - tree DD and Helen Mitchell, USA connection,
Cupar James D. and Ann Couts
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"Wayfield"
Broomhall Drive
Oswestry, England SY10 7HG
Tel 01691 653484
30 March 2000
Dear David
I hope you don't mind me using your first name as I feel I
know you quite well after reading all the internet correspondence which my
son passes on to me .
I must however apologise for not having replied to your
letter of April last year which gave advance notice of the reunion at
Duffus castle at the end of June. Since then I have been kept up to date
by your various mail shots which my son receives on his computer -- I am
afraid I don't possess one.
Perhaps a few facts might be of interest to you for your
data base. My full name is William Alexander Duffus and I am 72 years of
age. I'm married to Sybil and we have a son John Alexander and a daughter
Heather Anne together with four granchildren.
For a number of years I have been interested in
constructing a family tree and I have got back as far as 1761. My earliest
traceable ancestor was one William Duffus a farmer of Pennyburn.
Unfortunately, as you probably know, records in Scotland are not as
complete or concise as they might be and if one does not have easy access
to the records in Edinburgh, research is made more difficult.
I still have relatives --- cousins living in Tomintoul and
Aberdeenshire together with two others in Australia.
My wife and I intend to be at the re-union and also wish
to participate in the various visits and also the Ceilidh and to this end
I am enclosing the booking form with this letter. As you suggested when we
talked I will contact Innes Duffus to arrange payment.
May I congratulate you for arousing such interest in our
family name and ancestry. You have done a wonderful job and I hope a good
attendance will be a rewarding experience.
We are both looking forward to meeting other Duffus family
members and I hope my son & his family will also be able to attend,
although pressures of business & school commitments may prevent this.
I look forward to hearing from you with further details
which I can receive via my sons fax or email numbers shown on the enclosed
form.
Yours sincerely,
Alex Duffus
P.S. I am enclosing an extract from my family tree for
info.
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rom: Jenny Carr <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Subject: 2000 Reunion
Date: Saturday, April 01, 2000 12:56 PM
Hi David
Just a short note
i cannot get the registration for to return so will you please accept this note
a my registration for ;
2 for the cealidh on Saturday night
1 (Kevin for the golf)
If this is not ok please let me know but for your records ;
Jennifer Carr
148 Holly Road
Aldershot
Hants
England
GU12 4SG
IOU £40 for the caelidh tickets which I will settle when we arrive on the Friday.
Best wishes
Jennifer
PS hope that all is well and looking forward to meeting you - now just hunting for somewhere to stay!!!!!
From: David Wrede <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: registration confirmation
Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2000 3:06 PM
Dear David, thanks for your note. I am sorry to be a pain but my future
wife's name is spelt (& pronounced) ORLA (Irish) not Ola and I am C. D. H.
Wrede (af Elima) or just David Wrede, Look forward to hearing from you soon,
Best wishes, David.
>From: David Duffus <[email protected]>
>To: [email protected]
>Subject: registration confirmation
>Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2000 22:44:28 -0500
>
>Will try to answer your letter this weekend!
>
>David
>
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Subject: Gathering attendees and Ceilidh registration
Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 11:44:52 -0800
From: "Chris Duffus" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Dear David:
I just wanted to inform you that myself, my wife, Pamela Duffus, my brother,
Kevin Duffus, his wife, Lisa Duffus, and my mother, Kathleen Duffus, will
all be attending the gathering.
I have sent along the registration form (plus payment) for the Ceilidh by
snail mail in which I indicate that all five of us wish to attend, so please
add us to the list.
For your information, Kevin and I are the sons of Donald Duffus, who is the
brother of Gordon Duffus from Chester, VA.
I also just wanted to send along my thanks for your efforts on both the
website and with this gathering. It is with great anticipation that I await
what I believe will be a special event that will be remembered fondly for
all my years.
Thanks again.
Chris Duffus
i2e Strategy, Inc.
212-529-6106
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Subject: RE: Duffus Reunion
Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 15:49:53 -0000
From: Andrew Duffus <[email protected]>
To: davidduffus <[email protected]>
Hi David,
I thought that I would update you on my news. I have great news and I have
not so great news, the great news is that my wife Jan is pregnant (our
first), the not so great news is Jan is due on 5th July 2000. Therefore we
will not be able to join you for the Duffus reunion.
My wife and I are heading North for a few days holiday in the middle of
April 2000 and we intend to visit Duffus & Duffus castle then. Have a great
time in July.
Take care
Andy Duffus-
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12 Perryman Green
Maltby
Middlesborough, England T58 0BX
3rd April 2000
Dear David,
Re: Duffus Reunion 2000
I refer to correspondence we had last year (your letter of
7th September) and regret to not having heard anything further. Could you
please indicate if your proposals for any get together at Duffus between
29th June and 2nd July have materialised. We are still interested if
anything has been planned.
I look forward to an early reply and if applicable a
timetable of planned events.
Yours sincerely,
John L. Duffus
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Inside Story
Suite 318, The Mews
Rosebank
P.O. Box 52419
Saxonwold 2132
South Africa
FAX no.: 091 252 551 3080
FAX: to
David Duffus
FROM: Bill Duffus
18 April 2000
Dear David,
I am referring to
your letter dated 11 May 1999. This had inadvertently been filed away at
our Guild Office. My apologies for the delay in replying.
I had, however,
heard about the gathering from cousins in Scotland. I was on a short visit
to St. Andrews, Scotland late in March for my parents 60th wedding
anniversary. My cousins are in fact having a family get together in Moray
at Easter. They mainly live in the Elgin area and I think the venue is
Duffus Hall.
I am keen to
attend the Duffus Castle Gathering on 1st July but I have previous
commitments in South Africa, namely the Grahamstown Arts Festival which is
a business trip for me.
Did you source
many Duffuses in South Africa? I am aware of a few although none are
related to me. I am an immigrant to S.A. in 1974. If I can be of help,
please contact me.
I am aware of two
brothers both photographers from Scotland who founded the first
photographic society her in the 1890's. I plan to visit Museum Afrika to
get information on this which will be passed on to you. Having seen a
photograph of these brothers I reckon they could be distant relatives on
mine.
My email address
is "[email protected]".
Please let me have your email address.
I shall visit the website soon.
Regards,
Bill Duffus
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18 Beverly
Crescent
Woodford Green
Essex IG8 9DD
United Kingdom
18 April 2000
Dear David,
Please find
enclosed my registration form for the Reunion. We all look forward to the
Reunion and to meeting you.
I will pay for the
Ceilidh when I see you, as it will be easier than you having to convert
British cheques.
All the best and
thanks for your updates and your organization.
All the best,
Gordon J. Duffus
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12 Pennyman Green
Mattby
Middlesbrough
England T58 0BX
3rd May 2000
Dear David,
Re; Duffus 2000 Reunion
I am now enclosing
my registration form for the reunion at Duffus Castle. We shall be unable
to arrive until the evening of June 29th and so will join you on the
morning of 30th June. Please note we wish to play golf on the Friday. Can
you confirm that there is the demand for this activity in which case we
will bring our clubs with us.
Regarding the
ceilidh I will pay you when we see you.
Looking forward to
this Reunion which weather permitting will I am sure will be a great
success.
Regards,
John L. Duffus
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Subject: Duffus
2000 Registration Date: Fri, 12 May 2000 12:06:24 +0100 From: "Bill
Rail"
Organization: Calamansack To:
Just to let you know that today I posted my registration form for seven
people together with a stirling cheque for £80 to cover four of us who
wish to attend the Ceiliidh on the Saturday. Kind regards Angela Rail
Denia,
Alicante, Spain
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Angela Rail
Apartdo de Correos 550
03700 Denia
Alicante, Spain
tel: +34 96 642 2731
fax: +34 96 578 3596
email: [email protected]
May 11, 2000
Dear David,
I now confirm that my party will consist
of my husband, Bill Rail; my sons Jonathan and david Rial; their partners
Ruth Starvis and Sandra Bennett, and my grandaughter Ione Alexander Rail
(aged 1 1/2)
We are all looking forward enormously to
an exciting few days.
I enclose my completed registration from
together with a cheque for 80 pounds to cover the cost of four of us
attending the Ceilidh on Saturday evening.,
Yours sincerely,
Angela Rail
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Subject: DUFFUS 2000 REGISTRATION
Date: Sat, 20 May 2000 13:21:52 +0100
From: "s.duffus" <[email protected]>
To: "davidduffus" <[email protected]>
David,
Please find attached the our registration for the Duffus Reunion. There is six in the party Julie myself and and our children Iain and
Lauren and my Mother and Father. We will be arriving on the overnight sleeper train arriving in Inverness at 08:37 connecting train to Elgin arrives 09:25 on the 29 June.
We will make our way to Duffus Castle for the bus trip.
Regards,
Steve.
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Subject: picture
Date: Sun, 21 May 2000 21:06:31 EDT
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Dear David,
I'm getting some pictures together for you including Nancy and me
visiting our son Dick on 1/1/2000. I'll be bringing some genealogical lists
and articles and more pictures to the reunion. We are taking a limo from
Glasgow to Elgin and then on to Edinburgh. Where did I find the info on who's
who and the medals on my GU's? Don't forget you still haven't corrected my
name on the family tree submittal from Wise to Weiss. We'll be looking forward to meeting next month in Elgin @ dinner. Regards Jack
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Subject: registration
Date: Tue, 23 May 2000 09:42:39 +0100
From: "Eric Wargo" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Dear David,
I wanted to let you know that my parents, my husband and I will definitely be attending the Ceilidh on Saturday, 1 July. I am mailing
the official registration form from Glasgow, but wanted to get our names in before it filled up. Also, if I may pay the 80 pounds fee
that day, that would be easier. Thanks so much---and I look forward to meeting you!
Sincerely,
Melissa Duffes (travelling with Eric Wargo, James Kenneth Duffes, and Annella Duffes)
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Subject: ceilidh attire
Date: Sun, 21 May 2000 23:32:01 EDT
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Hi could you please clear up some confusion for us. We are discussing the
attire for the ceilidh and some say it is "black tie" while others say more
casual. Dresses required for women? Or a slacks acceptable? Thanks doreen
Response:
Subject: Re: ceilidh attire
Date: Tue, 23 May 2000 11:21:45 +0100
From: "Innes Duffus" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
CC: "Harry Duffus" <[email protected]>, "David Duffus" <[email protected]>
Hi,
David has passed your message to me for a reply. A Ceilidh in its original meaning is a group of people gathered together,
very often purely by chance, who socialise and drink ( very important) together. They entertain one another by song, poem, story and good company.
Nowadays, apart from in the sparsely populated parts, the entertainment is
more often pre-arranged, as in this case. Cousin George has arranged an excellent evening of entertainment.
In the spirit of a Ceilidh, the dress is fairly casual. Both men and women
should come in whatever form of dress they find comfortable. It may well be
that the ladies will want to dress up a little, but that is far from necessary, especially after a longish day at the castle.
Come as you wish, you can wear the skirt you are happiest with and your wife
can happily wear the trousers. Why change the habits of a lifetime.
Innes
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Subject: Re: Dress for ceilidh, volunteers needed, confirm for Dunrobin
Date: Wed, 24 May 2000 22:33:30 EDT
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
David,
I volunteer to help with the registration desk whenever you need someone on
Friday or Saturday. We will be arriving Thursday evening.
Jan Price
Buffalo Grove, IL
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Subject: Re: Dress for ceilidh, volunteers needed, confirm for Dunrobin
Date: Wed, 24 May 2000 22:46:49 EDT
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
David - I volunteer my husband also. He doesn't know about it yet, but I am
sure that he also would enjoy helping.
Jan Price
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Subject: Re: Dress for ceilidh, volunteers needed, confirm for Dunrobin
Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 19:50:06 +0100
From: "Steve" <[email protected]>
To: "David Duffus" <[email protected]>
David,
I am happy to help with registration on the Friday.
Regards,
Steve.
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Subject: RE: Dress for ceilidh, volunteers needed, confirm for Dunrobin
Date: Wed, 24 May 2000 21:04:54 -0700
From: "Chris Duffus" <[email protected]>
To: "David Duffus" <[email protected]>
David:
Do you know if Dunrobin Castle is open for tours on Sundays. I've been trying to use the net to find out, but have not had any luck.
Thanks.
Chris Duffus
-----Original Message-----
From: David Duffus [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2000 5:09 PM
Subject: Dress for ceilidh, volunteers needed, confirm for Dunrobin
Dear fellow Duffus,
This email is being sent to everyone on my mailing list but directed to those who plan to attend Duffus 2000.
1. George Duffus has advised me that Lord Strathnaver would like an idea of the number of people who will be
visiting Dunrobin Castle on Monday, July 2nd. If you or anyone in your party plan on attending, please let
me know.
2. I will need volunteers to staff the registration desk Thursday, Friday and Saturday and hand out name tags. I
probably need an hour of your time before any scheduled events and in the evening. Please let me know if
anyone in your party is interested in helping.
3. I had an email concerning the attire for the ceilidh Saturday evening. I asked Innes Duffus to respond.
Here's his response:
Subject: Re: ceilidh attire
Date: Tue, 23 May 2000 11:21:45 +0100
From: "Innes Duffus" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
CC: "Harry Duffus" <[email protected]>, "David Duffus" <[email protected]>
Hi,
David has passed your message to me for a reply. A Ceilidh in its original meaning is a group of people
gathered together, very often purely by chance, who socialise and drink ( very important) together. They entertain one another by
song, poem, story and good company. Nowadays, apart from in the sparsely populated parts, the entertainment
is more often pre-arranged, as in this case. Cousin George has arranged an excellent evening of entertainment. In
the spirit of a Ceilidh, the dress is fairly casual. Both men and women should come in whatever form of dress they
find comfortable. It may well be that the ladies will want to dress up a little, but that is far from necessary,
especially after a longish day at the castle. Come as you wish, you can wear the skirt you are happiest with and
your wife can happily wear the trousers. Why change the habits of a lifetime.
Innes
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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 17:52:54 +0100
From: "JACK LE BRECHT" <[email protected]>
To: "davidduffus <[email protected]>
Dear David,
If you still need help I would be very happy to assist on Thursday
evening and Saturday morning. The good news this end is that Beryl will be
able to join us with Philip. They have found someone to look after all their
animals. What about First Aid on Saturday ? Shall I bring our First Aid Box ?( in case ) !!!
Regards Diana
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Re: Dress for ceilidh, volunteers needed, confirm for Dunrobin
Date: Sat, 27 May 2000 20:26:49 +0100
From: "Jim Duffus" <[email protected]>
To: "David Duffus" <[email protected]>
Dear David - Many thanks for your e-mail. In reply to your questions (1) Judy and I will not be going to Dunrobin Castle (2) Yes - I would be
pleased to give assistance (othewise you will be rushing around like a mad thing). I wouldn't mind helping out at the first registration desk on
Thursday; I suppose it's an early start but we are staying only about 6 miles away at Alves. Also, would help out at anything else.
Looking forward to a great event. Jim.
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Subject: Duffus Family Reunion
Date: Mon, 29 May 2000 16:24:18 EDT
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Dear David,
My name is Joe Duffus. I just happened upon your site. what
a terrific job you have done!! I regret that my family and I will not be able to attend the reunion. We had three generations of of our Duffus clan
there in the summer of 1997. It was one of the most memorable trips of my
life. If I had known earlier, we would definetely attend, Would you please
add me to your e-mail list? Any updates on future reunions or news on the
success of the reunion in June would be great.
Ironically, I had a former employee from Greeville. She was one of the few
who pronounced my name correctly on the first try!! Apparently the Duffus name carries some clout in Greenville.
Good luck with the reunion, I wish I could be there. The following is my information for your records:
Joe Duffus
755 Applewood La
Great Falls VA 22066
703-926-2809 (cell)
703-759-7995 (home)
[email protected]
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Subject: Re: Dress for ceilidh, volunteers needed, confirm for Dunrobin
Date: Mon, 29 May 2000 15:23:51 +0100
From: "Innes Duffus" <[email protected]>
To: "David Duffus" <[email protected]>
David
There will be three from my party for the visit to Dunrobin. By reputation this will be one of the highlights of the gathering, as all the books
claim it to be one of the family seats most worth a visit.
I am sorry that I will not be available to help with the registration as we are not able to join you until the Saturday.I am still trying to do something about the whisky bottles, but am having trouble finding a bottler to help. Glenfiddich themselves do not do
that sort of thing.
Can I have the address where you will be staying in Moray before you come please, in case there is anything that you may need me for?
I will be staying at the Royal Hotel, Station Road Elgin along with Harry and George's family
My mobile 'phone number is 07801 981988 should you need it.
Innes
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Subject: Duffus 2000 reunion
Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2000 15:22:12 +0100
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
David,
My name is William George Duffus (born
22.12.75.) I, along with my wife Paula and son Liam, would like to attend the
Duffus reunion. I hope to meet other Duffuses who might be related . My father is
William George Duffus(born 23.09.50.) and my grandfather is George Duffus (
born 12. 08. 2?.) .I am also told that his father was called William
Duffus. I have been to Duffus and the castle once before but hope to learn about my family past.
I currently live in Wick, Caithness .my family , as far as I know, are not related to the
Caithness Duffuses (we moved from Inverness). We have family in Tain,
Invergordon, Ardisear.
Yours Willie Duffus
---Open Email - Email on your TV---
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The Old Manse
Duffus, Elgin
IV30 5QD
Telephone: Hopeman 01343 -830 270
08 June 2000
J. David Duffus, Jr.
Duffus Gathering - July 1st - Duffus Castle
Dear David,
Thank you for your letter of June 1st. I can confirm that I
shall be able to attend at Duffus Castle at 10:00 a.m. on July 1st and shall
look forward to meeting you and the Clan Duffus.
My wife and I would be pleased to accept your
invitation to the Ceilidh at Duffus Village hall on the evening of
July 1st.
With all good wishes,
Yours sincerely,
Sir Archie Dunbar
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