39524: John Morrison

John, born c1831, was a son of Malcolm and Rachael nee Mackenzie from Croir. He was married to Ann Macdonald from 4 Tobson; they settled in Bragar and had six of a family. After Ann’s death he married Anna Maclennan from Bosta later Kirkibost; no issue from this marriage.

His son Donald, who was married in America, was a popular bard who wrote the songs ‘Eilean Beag Donn a ‘Chuan’, ‘Balaich an Iasgaich’ and ‘Am Motion a rinn Aonghas’. John was married twice.

Details
Record Type:
Person
Also Known As:
Iain Chaluim Moireasdean
Date Of Birth:
1831
Gender:
Male
Brothers Keeper Reference:
CEBL 2605
Occupation:
Fisherman
Record Maintained by:
CEBL