He illustrates the problems in traing men. The date given to te RIC often has no logic. This man appears to have been abandondoned by the age of 3
1900 . Born Inverness. The RIC had doubts on DoB, he registered it as 15 Dec 1899,but they got his BC which said 19 Oct 1900
1901 census He is a boarder at a house in Caiplaich, Inverenss
| Name | Age |
|---|---|
| Alexander Mclean | 68 |
| Catherine Mclean | 49 |
| James Mclean | 28 |
| William Mclean | 25 |
| James Alexr McLean Buchanan | 5 |
| George Buchanan | 3 |
| Andrew Smith | 13 |
| Thomas Mcgillivray | 11 |
| Robert Meary | 8 |
| Alexander Mckay | 3 |
1915 Feb 10 Enlisted. Born Invereen, Inverenss #22867 in Cameron Highlanders. Father Alexander McKay of Caiplaich, Abraichan? . Inverensss
1917 Aug 1 Landed in France with 5th Cameron Hghlanders
1917 Aug 26 Posted to 6th Cameron Highlanders
1919 Feb 25 Posted back UK
1920 Mar 31 Discharged from Army
1920 Dec 22. Joined with RIC number 77021 and ADRIC no (651 ) Chauffeur & ex-Soldier
1921 Apr 28 Posted to B Coy
1922 Aug 10 Disbanded at Gormanston