700: Angus Macarthur
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Angus (1827-1903) was a son of Donald Macarthur and Ann Macaulay, Bosta.
In 1854 he married Margaret Mackenzie, Croir. Angus and Margaret lived at Bosta and they later moved to 1 Kirkibost after it was resettled in 1878. The couple had twelve children.
As Angus was a fluent English speaker, he was chosen as spokesperson for the Bernera Rioters when they went to meet Sir James Matheson at Lews castle.
Details
- Record Type:
- Person
- Date Of Birth:
- 1827
- Date of Death:
- 1 Jul 1903
- Gender:
- Male
- Brothers Keeper Reference:
- CEBL 1
- Record Maintained by:
- CEBL
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Angus Macarthur’s home in Bosta
Angus Macarthur’s house in Bosta