11498: Alexander Macdonald
Alasdair Sheumais Chaluim
Alexander (1851-1928) was a son of James Macdonald and Isabella Mackenzie, Crossbost. The family later moved to 9 Habost.
In Lochs, in 1884, he married Isabella Macdonald, 14 Balallan. Alexander and Isabella settled at 1 Habost and they had nine children.
There were three members of Alexander's family in active service during the First World War as follows:
Malcolm (1887-1915) was a Sergeant in the Camerons. He served in the army for 6 years, first in India before coming to the Western front where he was killed in action in Belgium on 8th May 1915 aged 28.
Neil (1885-1956) served in the Royal Naval Reserve Trawlers.
James (1896-1-1964) was a ship's mate in the Royal Naval Reserve.
Details
- Record Type:
- Person
- Date Of Birth:
- 1851
- Date of Death:
- 1928
- Gender:
- Male
- Brothers Keeper Reference:
- CEP 1575
- Occupation:
- Crofter; Fisherman; Royal Naval Reservist
- Record Maintained by:
- CEP
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Alexander Macdonald and wife, 9 Habost