39387: James Macdonald

James, born in 1840, was a son of Angus and Rachael nee Maciver from 4 Tobson. He married Henrietta Macdonald from 11 Tobson and settled at No 16a. While James was away at sea Henrietta died in childbirth and was buried in Little Bernera. When he returned home and heard the news he went to her grave and spent that night lying beside it.

He was married again to Mary Maciver from Breasclete with whom he had fourteen children, five dying in infancy.

Details
Record Type:
Person
Also Known As:
Seumas Aonghais Mhurchaidh
Date Of Birth:
11 Nov 1840
Date of Death:
9 Feb 1899
Gender:
Male
Brothers Keeper Reference:
CEBL 2458
Occupation:
Fisherman
Record Maintained by:
CEBL