27169: Roderick Mackenzie

Roderick (1828-1918) was a son of Murdo Mackenzie and Ann Morrison, 5 Old Eishken.

His mother died c1833 and in 1835 Eishken was cleared and the family were removed to 9 Grimshader.

In Lochs, in 1858, he married Margaret Morrison, 21 Laxay. Roderick and Margaret settled at 9 Grimshader and they had seven children.

Roderick’s father died in 1878 and the croft was split between Roderick 9a and Colin 9b.

 

Details
Record Type:
Person
Date Of Birth:
1828
Date of Death:
1918
Gender:
Male
Brothers Keeper Reference:
CECL 4518
Occupation:
Crofter, Fisherman
Record Maintained by:
CECL