35715: John Macdonald

John Macdonald  (born 1822) was a son of Donald Macdonald and Ann Maclean, 23 Old Leurbost.

His father died in 1825 and in the 1840’s his mother lost the croft and became a Cottar in Leurbost.

In Lochs, in 1834, he married Mary Nicolson, 5 Kershader. John and Mary lived at 23 Old Leurbost where they had two sons. The family then moved to 5 Kershader. 

John emigrated to North America and abandoned his wife and children.

Details
Record Type:
Person
Date Of Birth:
1822
Gender:
Male
Brothers Keeper Reference:
CEP 2929
Occupation:
Seaman
Record Maintained by:
CEP