105667: Helen Wood

Helen was born in 1829, the daughter of shepherd James Wood and Jessie Munro of Evanton, Ross-shire.

In 1864, at Snizort on the island of Skye, she married schoolmaster Donald John MacLean of 5 Gearraidh Dubh. Together they were to have seven children, making their home at the schoolhouse at Rubha Mor on Berneray. Helen was the island’s post-mistress.

Details
Record Type:
Person
Date Of Birth:
1829
Date of Death:
8 Jun 1914
Gender:
Female
Brothers Keeper Reference:
CEBH 3107
Occupation:
Postmaster/mistress
Record Maintained by:
CEBH