118756: Mary Macaskill

Màiri Dhòmhnaill

Mary Macaskill (1772-1866) lived in Scarp, but it is not certain she was born there. There are Macaskills at 16 Scarp.

She married Donald Maclennan, of Scarp, but it is not known where the couple initially settled. By 1820 they are listed as living at 7 Buanish. The couple had five of their seven children when the village was cleared in 1826.

The family were removed to 7 Tong and by 1829 her husband appears on the Tong rental roll.

Mary was widowed in 1845.

Details
Record Type:
Person
Date Of Birth:
1772
Date of Death:
1866
Gender:
Female
Record Maintained by:
CET