74148: Donald MacAskill

Donald MacAskill was born in 1846, the son of Kenneth MacAskill and Catherine MacLeod of old Ruisgarry. The family moved to 9 Ruisgarry (Gunhill) which his father obtained in 1850, and later to 11/12 Ruisgarry (Quay).

Donald stayed in a house close to his parents at Quay, working as a general dealer and merchant. His niece Christina MacAskill worked with him, the house and business passing to her following his death in 1899.

 

Details
Record Type:
Person
Date Of Birth:
1846
Date of Death:
29 Dec 1899
Gender:
Male
Brothers Keeper Reference:
CEBH 464
Occupation:
Merchant; Fisherman
Record Maintained by:
CEBH