73058: Kenneth Shaw

Kenneth Shaw was born in 1805, the son of John Shaw and Mary MacLeod of old Borve. He married Mary MacLeod from Ruisgarry and they settled for a while in Borve before obtaining a croft in Borgh Mhor, Harris. In 1853 they returned to Berneray where they became cottars on 1/2 Ruisgarry (Sandhill). In 1864 he obtained 13 Ruisgarry (Sunhill).

Kenneth and his wife Mary had a family of seven children.

On Kenneth’s death, Sunhill croft was passed to son Donald.

Details
Record Type:
Person
Date Of Birth:
1805
Date of Death:
7 Mar 1883
Gender:
Male
Brothers Keeper Reference:
CEBH 283
Occupation:
Farmer
Record Maintained by:
CEBH