35732: John Campbell
Iain Iain Ruairidh
John (1823-1902) was a son of John Campbell and Mary Macdonald of 6 Buanish. The village was cleared and the family were moved to 14 Tong the year of his birth. In 1845 his father obtained 1 Tong, whilst retaining 14 Tong.
At Stornoway, in 1849, he married Annabella Nicolson, 5 Kershader. John was widowed in 1850 when Annabella died after giving birth to their daughter, Annabella.
Sometime after 1850 his father exchanged 14 Tong, for 3 Tong and 4 Tong, but settled at 1 Tong. In 1851 John and his widowed sister and children were living at 3 Tong.
In 1852 John married Mary Macdonald, 9 Lower Sandwick, Stornoway. In 1855 the family obtained 14 Back. John and Mary had five children.
Details
- Record Type:
- Person
- Date Of Birth:
- 1823
- Date of Death:
- 1902
- Gender:
- Male
- Brothers Keeper Reference:
- CEP 2932
- Occupation:
- Crofter, Fisherman
- Record Maintained by:
- CEP