105689: Johanna MacLean

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Johanna (1871-1944) was the daughter of schoolmaster Donald John MacLean and Helen Wood of House 4, Rubha Mor, Berneray Helen became island postmistress, and Johanna was sub postmistress between 1891 and her death in 1944. She worked as a dressmaker at the time of the 1901 census.

In November 1911 she was acting as guardian of Jeannie MacLean who had previously attended Grimsay School, transferring to Berneray School.

In Glasgow, in 1919, Johanna married John MacDonald of 1 Garrabost. The couple lived at House 4 Rubha Mor.

Details
Record Type:
Person
Also Known As:
Johan; Joan
Date Of Birth:
26 Dec 1871
Date of Death:
4 Mar 1944
Gender:
Female
Brothers Keeper Reference:
CEBH 3113
Occupation:
Dressmaker; Sub Postmistress
Record Maintained by:
CEBH