75103: Johnnie MacAskill

Johnnie was one of twins born in 1893 to Angus MacAskill and Marion Munro, cottars on 11/12 Ruisgarry (Quay). He and his twin brother John later moved with the family to 6 Borve which his father obtained in 1900. Johnnie was a pupil at Berneray School between 1899 and 1909, staying 2 years longer than his twin.

Johnnie worked as a Harris tweed weaver, and married Ann Kate MacKinnon of 7a Cluer. They lived at 15 Rhuvanish, which they named Bay View.

Following Johnnie’s death, the property was passed to his nephew, John Archie MacAskill. 

Details
Record Type:
Person
Also Known As:
John MacAskill
Date Of Birth:
14 Jun 1893
Date of Death:
6 Jan 1947
Gender:
Male
Brothers Keeper Reference:
CEBH 482
Occupation:
Weaver
Record Maintained by:
CEBH