106809: Mary MacAskill

Mary, born about 1821, was the daughter of Norman MacAskill and Christina Campbell of Sheabie, Berneray. Sometime after 1826 the family moved to Quidinish before emigrating to Cape Breton in 1831. They made their home in Englishtown, St Ann’s Bay. Mary’s husband was named Duncan MacRitchie. 

Mary was the older sister of Angus Mòr MacAskill, who became known as the strongest man in the world.

Details
Record Type:
Person
Date Of Birth:
1821
Gender:
Female
Brothers Keeper Reference:
CEBH 3836
Record Maintained by:
CEBH