91145: Donald Macleod
Donald (1857-1924) was the son of Donald Macleod and Christina Smith; the family were cottars at 67a North Tolsta.
Donald married Joan Maclean, of 4 Portnaguran, and settled at Pairc Dhànaidh, North Tolsta; they had four children: two boys and two girls. Both of their sons died in infancy.
Donald was widowed in 1892.
Donald later married Jessie MacIver, of 30 North Tolsta, and had five children: four girls and a boy.
In 1897 their daughter Joan died in early childhood.
Donald’s youngest son, John, was killed during the First World War.
Donald’s youngest daughter Christina (Ciorstag) initially lived at Pairc Dhànaidh with her husband, but, in 1943, the couple moved to Stornoway.
Details
- Record Type:
- Person
- Also Known As:
- Dànaidh
- Date Of Birth:
- 1857
- Date of Death:
- 1924
- Gender:
- Male
- Brothers Keeper Reference:
- CET 397
- Record Maintained by:
- CET