William John Macleod, was the son of Mary Macleod of 20 North Tolsta.

William's mother married and moved to 5 Tong Park, but William initially stayed living with his grandparents at 20 North Tolsta; eventually William moved with his grandparents to Plasterfield, Stornoway.

William's nickname was "Willy the Boot".

There are no further details available, except that William had at least one son.