106813: Christina MacAskill

Christina (c1820-1912), was a daughter of Norman MacAskill and Christina Campbell of Sheabie, Berneray. Sometime after 1826 the family moved to Quidinish before emigrating to Cape Breton in 1831. They made their home in Englishtown, St Ann’s Bay. Her husband was named Roderick Smith.

Christina was the older sister of Angus Mòr MacAskill, who became known as the strongest man in the world.

Details
Record Type:
Person
Also Known As:
Chirsty MacAskill
Date Of Birth:
1820
Date of Death:
1912
Gender:
Female
Brothers Keeper Reference:
CEBH 3838
Record Maintained by:
CEBH