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Hebridean Connections was conceived by the voluntary Comainn Eachdraidh (Historical Societies) in the communities of Bernera, Uig (now blogging at ceuig.com), Pairc (cepairc.com) and Kinloch on the Isle of Lewis, with generous input from Hebridean descendents around the world. Data from the communities of Berneray in the Sound of Harris and Carloway on Lewis is currently being input. The project is gradually expanding to include North Tolsta, North Lochs, Ness, and Westside, and ultimately we hope the whole of the Outer Hebrides.

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For more community information visit the Uig and Bernera and Lochs and Berneray websites; for tourist information, see Visit Hebrides.

18 Laxay family group, attending a weddingPairc NeighboursNorman MacsweenThree Hacklete menAngus Macleod and Sons

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Annie Macleod

Annie from Shawbost married Norman Maclennan from 10 Kirkibost and settled at his family home. They had seven children, six who predeceased her. Her gift for bardach was evident in Marbhrann Do Dhithis Chloinne the elegy she penned after the death of two of her children in the inflenza epidemic of 1919.

The following obituary appeared in the Stornoway Gazette in 1957;

The Late Mrs Maclennan - The death occurred at her home, 10 Kirkibost, Bernera on Sunday, 22nd September, of Mrs Annie Maclennan at the age of 80 years. She was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Alexander Macleod, 27 South Shawbost, and .....more

Mr & Mrs Norman Maclennan, 10 Kirkibost

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