64072: Murdo Macdonald
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Murdo (1830-1876) was a son of Donald Macdonald and Marion Macdonald, Harris. The family were living at 5 Torostay at the time of the first Census in 1841.
In Lochs, in 1854, Murdo married Ann Macmillan from Harris. Murdo and Ann settled at 5 Torostay and they had seven children. In 1861, Ann's mother, Catherine Macdonald is living with the family.
When Torostay was part of the Crobeg Farm there was a Meal Mill on the stream at Torostay. The first known miller was Murdo's father, Donald and Murdo was the subsequent miller.
Details
- Record Type:
- Person
- Date Of Birth:
- 26 Jun 1830
- Date of Death:
- 1876
- Gender:
- Male
- Brothers Keeper Reference:
- CEP 5683
- Occupation:
- Miller; Crofter; Fisherman
- Record Maintained by:
- CEP