12551: Margaret Martin
Peigi Mhurchaidh Dhòmhnaill
Margaret (1824-1857) was a daughter Murdo Martin, Murchadh Buachaille and Ann Maclennan, Harris. The family moved to Laxay and aged 14 Margaret was working for Alexander and Isabella Macleod, Laxay.
It is believed that her family emigrated to Canada but Margaret went to live with her Uncle Finlay and his wife at 5 Habost.
In Lochs, in 1852, she married Murdoch Macleod, 3 Garyvard. Margaret and Murdoch settled at 3 Garyvard and they had three children, two of whom survived.
Margaret died aged 33 and is buried at St Colm's Isle.
Details
- Record Type:
- Person
- Also Known As:
- Peggy
- Date Of Birth:
- 13 May 1829
- Date of Death:
- 16 Jul 1857
- Gender:
- Female
- Brothers Keeper Reference:
- CEP 849
- Record Maintained by:
- CEP