106388: Alexander Donald Finlayson

Alexander Donald (1898-1972) was the youngest  son of Alexander Finlayson and Annabella Macleod, Ardroil Farm. He went to Glasgow in 1916 to enlist in the army and was sent to work in munitions. He worked in a foundry in Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, where he contracted rheumatic fever. After that he was classed as unfit for military service and returned home c1917. After the war he worked as a ghillie for Uig Lodge.

He was married to Catherine Maclean, 14 North Shawbost and they had one daughter.

Details
Record Type:
Person
Also Known As:
Dan
Date Of Birth:
7 Apr 1898
Date of Death:
1 Apr 1972
Gender:
Male
Occupation:
Crofter; Ghillie
Record Maintained by:
CEU