70169: Roderick MacLeod
Roderick, born in 1863, was the son of Duncan MacLeod and his second wife Catherine Paterson of 16 Ruisgarry (Brusda). Roderick became a fisherman, particularly of lobsters, working from his boat, the Guide. In 1895 he married Christina MacAskill, with whom he was to have seven children.
In 1900 Roderick obtained 3 Borve, but exchanged it for 17 Ruisgarry (Brusda) with Malcolm Morrison. His new home was used as a bearing point for local boats, and as a result a group of sunken searocks, Bodhanan a’ Chùbair, were named for him.
Following his death in 1929, the croft was passed to son Angus.
Details
- Record Type:
- Person
- Also Known As:
- Ruairidh a’ Chùbair
- Date Of Birth:
- 22 Jun 1863
- Date of Death:
- 4 Nov 1929
- Gender:
- Male
- Brothers Keeper Reference:
- CEBH 190
- Occupation:
- Fisherman; Crofter
- Record Maintained by:
- CEBH