93142: Murdo Murray

Murchadh Nèill

Murdo (1832-1897) was the son of Neil Murray and Christina Beaton. 25 Old Back, the croft of his grandparents which had been taken in his mother's name. His father died in 1845.

In 1858 his mother obtained 18/19 Back, which she split between her and her son-in-law retaining the part known as 18 Back.

Murdo married Ann Campbell of 47 North Tolsta. The couple were cottars at 47 North Tolsta and they had seven children only five of whom survived. 

In 1874 the family obtained 71 North Tolsta as a newly lotted croft.