71986: Archie MacAskill
Archibald MacAskill was the son of Angus MacAskill and Marion Munro, cottars on 11/12 Ruisgarry. Born in 1890, he attended Berneray School from 1897. His father obtained 6 Borve in 1900, to which the family moved.
Archie became a crofter, lobster fisherman and yachtsman. He married Mary Ann Munro, with whom he was to have a family of six children. Their marital home was at 11/12 Ruisgarry (Quay) which Archie was passed from his cousin Neil MacAskill.
Following Archie’s death in March 1947 – he was found dead in his boat – the croft was passed to his son Angus.
Details
- Record Type:
- Person
- Also Known As:
- Archibald MacAskill
- Date Of Birth:
- 18 Jun 1890
- Date of Death:
- 13 Mar 1947
- Gender:
- Male
- Brothers Keeper Reference:
- CEBH 478
- Occupation:
- Fisherman; Crofter; Seaman
- Record Maintained by:
- CEBH