17110: John Macdonald
John, born c1829, was a son of John and Christina nee Beaton who lived in Bosta. Earning a living as a fisherman, he settled in Garenin with his wife Ann nee Macneil and their six children. He was renowned for his songwriting abilities, his most well-known being Domhnall Dubh an Domhnallaich, written for his brother Donald, a song which is sung to this day.
Details
- Record Type:
- Person
- Also Known As:
- Iain Ban
- Date Of Birth:
- 1829
- Date of Death:
- 1891
- Gender:
- Male
- Brothers Keeper Reference:
- CEBL 1064
- Occupation:
- Fisherman
- Record Maintained by:
- CEBL