48964: Donald Macdonald

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Donald (1823-1892) was a son of John Macdonald and Mary Ross Maciver, Crobeg Farm.

At Bracadale, Isle of Skye, in 1852, he married Jessie Macleod, Bracadale, Isle of Skye. Donald and Jessie settled at Crobeg Farm and they had six children.

Donald was the last tacksman at Crobeg Farm. 

The family moved to the Tack House at 24 Doune Carloway when he became Land Officer (Maor) at Carloway in 1873.

Details
Record Type:
Person
Also Known As:
Am Maor Domhnallach; Daniel
Date Of Birth:
1823
Date of Death:
1892
Gender:
Male
Brothers Keeper Reference:
CEP 4011
Occupation:
Tacksman; Farmer; Enumerator
Record Maintained by:
CEP