After this Kenneth the succession
should have reverted back to Roderick Mackenzie, a descendant
of Roderick, second son of John, II. of Applecross, who went to
Nova Scotia in 1802, or failing the family of this Rory, next
to his brother's family, Malcolm, who died a few years ago in
Kishorn, and failing heirs of that family to the other descendants
of John of Applecross, viz.: Kenneth of Auldinie, and John, killed
at Sheriffmuir in 1715. - "MS. of the Family," written in 1828.] to
the son of his Sister Mary, Thomas Mackenzie, IV. of Highfield,
by whom he was succeeded as
VI. THOMAS MACKENZIE, sixth of Applecross and IV. of Highfield.
In 1781 he sold the estate of Highfield to George Gillanders,
Commissioner for Seaforth, and about the same time purchased
Lochcarron from Sir Alexander Mackenzie of Delvine, for L10,000
sterling. It was previously bought from Seaforth by Sir Alexander
for half that sum. He married Elizabeth, only daughter of Donald
Mackenzie, V. of Kilcoy, with issue -
1. John, his heir and successor.
2. James, who died unmarried, in India.
3. Colin, who also died unmarried, in India.
4. Donald, a Captain in the 100th Regiment of Foot.
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