113186: Neil MacAskill

Neil, born 1781, was the son of Peter MacAskill and Ann MacDonald of Ruisgarry. Neil married Chirsty MacDonald, with whom he had three children. In 1830 he shared the tenancy of a Ruisgarry croft with his father, paying annual rental of £7.1.0.

By 1841, following the death of his father, Neil and his family had moved to Borve. His wife died a few years later.

In 1850 Neil moved with his children to 11 Kyles Scalpay. His second marriage was to Ann MacDonald of Meavaig South.

Details
Record Type:
Person
Also Known As:
Niall Mòr
Date Of Birth:
1781
Date of Death:
1863
Gender:
Male
Brothers Keeper Reference:
CEBH 2241
Occupation:
Farmer
Record Maintained by:
CEBH