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