51243: Torquil Macleod
Torcuil Dhòmhnaill Thorcuill
Torquil (1892-1943) was a son of Donald Macleod and Margaret Morrison, 6 Garyvard. He ran a shoemaker's shop from a steading on the croft at 6 Garyvard.
Torquil served as a Sergeant in the Seaforth Highlanders in the First World War. His name is mentioned in Loyal Lewis: Roll of Honour 1914-1918.
On April 26, 1924 he emigrated to Canada on the SS Marloch from Stornoway to Quebec.
He returned to Lewis and in Lochs, in 1929, he married Margaret Macdonald, 47 Crossbost. Torquil and Margaret settled at 47 Crossbost and they had a daughter. Torquil carried on his trade at Crossbost and also worked as a Postman.
Details
- Record Type:
- Person
- Date Of Birth:
- 13 Jun 1892
- Date of Death:
- 1943
- Gender:
- Male
- Brothers Keeper Reference:
- CEP 4119
- Occupation:
- Shoemaker; Soldier; Postman
- Record Maintained by:
- CEP
Related Media
Garyvard Neighbours
Torquil Macleod, No 6 Garyvard