4810: Roderick Morrison
Roderick, born in 1880, was a son of Murdo and Barbara nee Macrae, Croir then 4 Kirkibost. He was a schoolmaster and taught in Valtos school for over twenty years, interrupted for two years during the Great War when he joined the Seaforth Highlanders and served in France. (Mr Macleod, the teacher from Crowlista, took over as headmaster for two years.)
He later went to Cross, where he died in 1937. He was married to Isabella Ann Macrae from Timsgarry; with issue.
Details
- Record Type:
- Person
- Also Known As:
- Ruairidh Murchadh Mhoireasdan; Ruairidh Mor
- Date Of Birth:
- 28 Jul 1880
- Gender:
- Male
- Brothers Keeper Reference:
- CEBL 171
- Occupation:
- Headteacher
- Record Maintained by:
- CEBL