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William Grant
William Grant
William Grant (1873-1932) was from Inverness and moved to Stornoway as a news reporter for the Highland News during the 1890s. In 1906 he married teacher Johanna Morison of 29 Newton Street, with whom he had a family.
In 1917 William founded the Stornoway Gazette, becoming its first editor, a role continued by his youngest son James Shaw Grant following William's death in 1932.
A more detailed account of his life can be found on the Stornoway Gazette website.
Title: William Grant
Record Type: People
Date of Birth: 1873
Date of Death: 1932
Date of Marriage: 1906
Occupation: Editor
Sex: Male
Record Maintained By: HC
Subject Id: 109521