92362: William Murray
Uilleam Iain Dhomhnaill
William (1835-1875) was the son of John Murray and Margaret Murray of 13 Old South Tolsta. In 1851, during the croft re-lotting, the family obtained 29 North Tolsta.
He married Annie Graham of 21 Coll. The couple were cottars at 21 Coll and they had six children. In 1875, the family obtained 64 Coll as a newly lotted croft.
William drowned off the Cape of Wrath. He and five men other from Coll, including is brother-in-laws, John and Alexander, were returning from herring fishing off Wick. HIs body was never recovered.
Details
- Record Type:
- Person
- Also Known As:
- Uilleam Donn
- Date Of Birth:
- 1835
- Date of Death:
- 1 Sep 1875
- Gender:
- Male
- Brothers Keeper Reference:
- CET 1631
- Record Maintained by:
- CET