16006: Donald Smith
Dòmhnall Ruairidh Dhòmhnaill
Donald (1854-1887) was a son of Roderick Smith and Catherine Macleod, 5 Calbost.
In Lochs, in 1885, he married Mary Macleod,18 Cromore. Donald and Mary settled at 5 Calbost for a very short time. Mary died in childbirth and their son, Neil, died some time later. Donald died the following year.
He was reputed to be one of the strongest men going from Lewis to the east coast fishing.
Details
- Record Type:
- Person
- Also Known As:
- Domhnall Ruairidh Gobha
- Date Of Birth:
- 1854
- Date of Death:
- 1887
- Gender:
- Male
- Brothers Keeper Reference:
- CEP 2145
- Occupation:
- Labourer; Fisherman; Cottar
- Record Maintained by:
- CEP