73753: Alexander MacLean
Alexander, known as Alasdair Bàn, was born in 1798, the son of Angus MacLean and Jane MacLeod. He came to Berneray from Harris, becoming a tenant in old Ruisgarry by 1830, where he is listed in the rental roll as paying £5.17.6 annually. A crofter, he obtained 11 Ruisgarry (Quay) during the re-lotting of Ruisgarry. However, he lost the croft in the 1860s, becoming a cottar in Ludag.
Alasdair Bàn was married to Mary MacAskill, with whom he had seven children. On his death the house at Ludag was passed to daughter Mary.
Details
- Record Type:
- Person
- Also Known As:
- Alasdair Bàn
- Date Of Birth:
- 1798
- Date of Death:
- 12 Feb 1879
- Gender:
- Male
- Brothers Keeper Reference:
- CEBH 55
- Occupation:
- Farmer
- Record Maintained by:
- CEBH