27957: William Macaulay
William, the youngest of Domhnall Cam’s sons was a tacksman in Islivig. He was known as an excellent swordsman and was able to fight with a sword in each hand. According to tradition, at the battle of Auldearn William, with his back against a wooden paling in a gateway, defended himself against his enemies with a sword in each hand but was finally overcome and killed when they climbed onto a loft above him.
Details
- Record Type:
- Person
- Date of Death:
- 9 May 1645
- Gender:
- Male
- Brothers Keeper Reference:
- CEBL 2175
- Occupation:
- Tacksman
- Record Maintained by:
- CEBL