1603: Donald John Mackay
Domhnall Iain Mhurchaidh Chaluim Bhain; Domhnall Iain Mhalachaidh
Donald John (1904-1990) was a son of Murdo Mackay and Janet Macdonald. He went to America, where he was a shepherd on the prairies of Montana. On his return to Lewis Donald John was given a feu off 2 Earshader by his brother-in-law Angus. This plot of land has since been known as 5 Earshader.
He was married twice; his first wife was Marion Macaulay, 4 Hacklete with whom he had a daughter, Chirsty Jessie. His second wife was Joan Macdonald from 6 Lundale
Details
- Record Type:
- Person
- Date Of Birth:
- 21 Jan 1904
- Date of Death:
- 26 Oct 1990
- Gender:
- Male
- Brothers Keeper Reference:
- CEBL 957
- Record Maintained by:
- CEBL
Related Media
Earshader village group with boat
The wedding of D J & Mor Mackay, Earshader
The wedding of DJ and Joan Mackay, Earshader