16881: Norman Macdonald
Norman (1828-1861) was a son of John Macdonald and Ann Macdonald, 16 Crowlista. He was married to Christina Macritchie, 7 Aird Uig but died eight months after their marriage of smallpox, contracted at the fishing. The disease was so infectious that the villagers were afraid to go into the house and after his death his widow and the minister had to carry the coffin out of the home.
A son Norman was born two months after his death.
Details
- Record Type:
- Person
- Date Of Birth:
- 1 Nov 1828
- Date of Death:
- 25 Sep 1861
- Gender:
- Male
- Brothers Keeper Reference:
- CEU 1150
- Record Maintained by:
- CEU