16881: Norman Macdonald

Norman (1828-1861) was a son of John Macdonald and Ann Macdonald, 16 Crowlista. He was married to Christina Macritchie, 7 Aird Uig but died eight months after their marriage of smallpox, contracted at the fishing. The disease was so infectious that the villagers were afraid to go into the house and after his death his widow and the minister had to carry the coffin out of the home.

A son Norman was born two months after his death.

Details
Record Type:
Person
Date Of Birth:
1 Nov 1828
Date of Death:
25 Sep 1861
Gender:
Male
Brothers Keeper Reference:
CEU 1150
Record Maintained by:
CEU