125221: Kenneth Donald Smith
Coinneach Mhurchaidh Dhomhnail
Kenneth Donald (1925-1999) was a son of Rev Murdo Smith and Margaret Williamina Matheson, Broadford, Isle of Skye. He was a twin of Marion Sybil and his mother died hours after their birth. His father died in 1936 and Kenneth Donald and Marion Sybil were brought up by his Uncle Alexander Smith and Aunts, Marion and Johanna at 31 Leurbost.
He attended Leurbost School and the Nicolson Institute and joined the Royal Air Force. Kenneth Donald served in India in the Second World War.
After the War he studied at Aberdeen University and became a teacher at Leurbost School and Laxdale School. 31 Leurbost was passed to Kenneth Donald.
In 1959, he married Rosemary Cowan from England. Kenneth Donald and Rosemary lived 31 Leurbost and they had a daughter.
The family later moved to Onich, Inverness-shire.
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Details
- Record Type:
- Person
- Also Known As:
- Kenneth Dan
- Date Of Birth:
- 19 Feb 1925
- Date of Death:
- 3 Aug 1999
- Gender:
- Male
- Occupation:
- Airman; Teacher; Further Education Office
- Record Maintained by:
- HC