15178: Murdo Kennedy
Murchadh Dhòmhnaill
Murdo (1815-1905) was a son of Donald Kennedy and Margaret Mackenzie, 2 Calbost
In Lochs, in 1848, he married Mary Mackenzie, Calbost. Murdo and Mary settled at 3 Calbost and they had seven children.
Murdo was a sailor, having served in the Navy for a number of years as well as serving in ocean going merchant sailing ships. He was an accomplished storyteller and given to referring to "Montevideo" in South America which eventually became known locally as "Baile Mhurchaidh Cheanadaich". Some of the local folks including his wife, were not quite sure if his stories about black people etc were to be believed. Murdo was able to read the newspapers.
Details
- Record Type:
- Person
- Also Known As:
- Murdoch, Baile Mhurchaidh Cheanadaich
- Date Of Birth:
- 1815
- Date of Death:
- 1905
- Gender:
- Male
- Brothers Keeper Reference:
- CEP 1994
- Occupation:
- Seaman
- Record Maintained by:
- CEP