920: 26 Gravir

26 Grabhair

The first tenant of this croft was Donald Macaskill (1826-1897) from 17 Gravir and he passed 26 Gravir to his son-in-law, Murdoch  Matheson (1858-1933) 39 Gravir. Murdoch passed the croft to his son, Norman Matheson (1889-1961) and he passed it to his daughter, Jane Ann Matheson (1927-1996). She married Heinz George Runge and after the death of Jane Ann 26 Gravir passed to Heinz.

The current tenant is his son, Norman.

Cottars on 26 Gravir:

  1. Donald Macaskill (1854-1930) Dòmhnall Dhòmhnaill Dhòmhnaill.
  2. Kenneth Macaskill (1856-1928) Coinneach Dhòmhnaill Dhòmhnaill who moved to 12 Gravir.
  3. John Macaskill (born 1861) Iain Dhòmhnaill  Dhòmhnaill   who moved to Goathill Road, Stornoway.       

     

 

Record Location

Details
Record Type:
Croft or Residence
Date Lotted:
1852
Type Of Residence:
Croft
Record Maintained by:
CEP