James McDiarmid, son of Malcolm McDiarmid and Mary Smith, from Avinlussa, Parish of Kilarrow, Islay. He came to Canada in 1851 and settled in Derby Township, Grey County, Ontario. (Date unknown)

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Mary McPhee, daughter of Alexander McPhee and Margaret McLean, was born at Ardmeanach, Parish of Kildalton, Islay. Came to Canada with her family about 1850. Married James McDiarmid in Derby Township, Grey County, Ontario in 1855.

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This photograph is from a tintype that appears to be have been taken before 1860. They are possibly Malcolm and Mary (Smith) McDiarmid, parents of James McDiarmid, from Avinlussa, Parish of Kilarrow, Islay.

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