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