106490: John Smith
John (1892-c1961) was a son of Angus Smith and Ann Martin, 13 Achmore.
In 1918 he left Lewis to find work. He worked in Patagonia: in Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina and in Chile as a shepherd and eventually became a ‘gaucho’: a pampas cowboy.
In 1923 he returned to Lewis and purchased a property at the corner of Church Street and Keith Street: which was known as either 34 Church Street or 43 Keith Street. He established John Smith & Sons butchers there.
John married Rodina Mackay, of 9 Achmore, and the couple settled at 13 Achmore. They had at least four children.
Details
- Record Type:
- Person
- Also Known As:
- Johnnie Bhrackie
- Date Of Birth:
- 1892
- Date of Death:
- 1961
- Gender:
- Male
- Occupation:
- Butcher; Cowboy
- Record Maintained by:
- CECTL