Malcolm, born c1836, was a son of Malcolm and Rachael nee Mackenzie, Croir. He was married to Mary nee Morrison from Uist with issue - Donald 'Danaidh', Malcolm (b 29-11-1872 Tobson), Angus (14-10-1874 Tobson; he is not mentioned in later family records), Norman John b 27-10-1876 Tobson), Hector, Margaret Ann, Mary Ann and Annie.

The family were in Tobson between 1872 and 1876, Meavaig, Harris in 1881 - they also lived in North uist and Fearn; later relocated to Shawbost.