113196: Roderick Morrison

Roderick, born 1800, was the son of Archibald Morrison and Mary MacAskill of Pol an Òir. The family lived at a site later known as Tobhta Ghilleasbuig Ghobha. Roderick married Mary Morrison of 7 Orasay. Together they were to have five children, living in Borve. In 1854, with the clearance of crofts to create Borve Farm, the family was moved to Scotasay. By 1870, Roderick, known as Am Bodach, and his family were moved to  2 Ardslave. 

Details
Record Type:
Person
Also Known As:
Am Bodach
Date Of Birth:
1800
Date of Death:
1880
Gender:
Male
Brothers Keeper Reference:
CEBH 1416
Occupation:
Farmer
Record Maintained by:
CEBH