116936: Donald Smith
Dhomhnall Dhonnchaidh Chaluim
Donald (1834-1868) was the son of Duncan Smith and Henrietta MacSween of 1 Old Gearraidh Ghuirm. In 1840, when Old Gearraidh Ghuirm was cleared, the family obtained at 5 Tong.
Donald obtained 13 Tong from Kirsty Macaulay and in 1858, at Garrabost, he married Mary Macaulay, 5 Shulishader. Donald and Mary settled at 13 Tong and they had four children.
In 1868 Donald drowned when his boat was overturned by a squall off Vatisker. His youngest child, Mary, was only a year old.
Details
- Record Type:
- Person
- Date Of Birth:
- 1834
- Date of Death:
- 1868
- Gender:
- Male
- Occupation:
- Fisherman; Crofter; Postmaster; Shopkeeper
- Record Maintained by:
- CEBac