John (born 1863) was a son of John Macleod and Margaret Morrison, 44 Gravir.  He was a twin of Margaret.  When his father died the family exchanged crofts with his uncle Murdo and they moved to 7 Marvig.  

At Stornoway, in 1898, John married Mary Ann Morrison, 9 Calbost.  They settled at  7 Marvig and they had three children.  

Later the family moved to 12 Murray's Court, Stornoway.