17234: Alexander Matheson
Alexander (1910-1991) was a son of Murdo Matheson and Catherine Mackenzie, 6 Aird Uig. He emigrated to Worland, Wyoming. Alexander served in the United States Army from 6.4.1942-29.11.1945. He married Joy Belle Dufty from Wisconsin and they had two sons.
Alexander was a shepherd for large sheep companies in Wyoming, working at different places according to the sheep numbers of each ranch. His dogs were very well trained. When working he stayed in a sheepwagon which are now becoming very popular for camping.
Alexander and his wife are buried in River View Memorial Gardens, Worland, Wyoming – Plot: Block 28, Lot 8, Grave 7.
Details
- Record Type:
- Person
- Also Known As:
- Alasdair na Leadaidh
- Date Of Birth:
- 22 Jun 1910
- Date of Death:
- 11 Jan 1991
- Gender:
- Male
- Brothers Keeper Reference:
- CEU 450
- Occupation:
- Shepherd
- Record Maintained by:
- CEU
Related Media
Mackenzie and Matheson families, Aird Uig