951: Catherine Smith

Catriona Mhurchaidh Mhoireach

Catherine (born 1844) was a daughter of Murdo Smith and Margaret Macinnes of 1 Earshader.

Catherine emigrated to Canada where she worked as a housekeeper for her cousin, John Smith who had emigrated from 2 Earshader.

According to oral traditions, when they died they left £60 to 1 Earshader, £60 to Catherine's sister in Leurbost, £60 to 3 Earshader, which was used to start building the present home, and 4 Earshader received the family Bible.

Details
Record Type:
Person
Date Of Birth:
20 Sep 1844
Gender:
Female
Brothers Keeper Reference:
CEBL 887
Occupation:
Housekeeper
Record Maintained by:
CEBL