For Andrew Lyall, born in 1821, I have found 3 lighthouses where he worked. I have photos of them all. I have confirmed this through census documents. 1851
1851
Light House Shou Of Lochryan
1861
Girdleness Lighthouse, Kincardineshire
1881
Portnahaven, Argyll, Scotland
Rhinns Of Islay Light House
I have also found that David Lyall, his father, was the lighthouse keeper on Sanday, Orkney, the Start Point Lighthouse. Have photos of this too.
Robert Lyall, is freguently listed as the father of this David Lyall. Robert was married to Hellen Straton. But I have not been able to track down the right birthdate for Robert, or confirm his occupation. Hellen Straton is easier. If anyone has firm data on the parents of David Lyall please let me know.
I found this data in the Parish records. I am find it confusing. Am not sure it is births or baptisms.
08/08/1797 LYALL ROBERT ROBERT LYALL/HELLEN STRATON M LOGIE PERT (ANGUS) /ANGUS
10/03/1794 LYALL DAVID ROBERT LYALL/HELLEN STRATON M LOGIE PERT (ANGUS) /ANGUS
28/11/1822
LYALL DAVID
Parents:
DAVID LYALL/BARBARA THOMSON FR516 M SANDAY (LADY, CROSS AND BURNESS)/ORKNEY
08/07/1775 STRATON HELLEN
Parents: CHARLES STRATON/HELLEN STUART FR9210 F EDINBURGH EDINBURGH CITY CITY/MIDLOTHIAN
16/05/1776
STRATON HELLEN
Other: WILLIAM STRATON F CANONGATE EDINBURGH CITY CITY/MIDLOTHIAN 685/03 0230
19/10/1730
LYALL ROBERT
ROBERT LYALL/JANNET WATT PANBRIDE /ANGUS