55119: Finlay Macleod
Finlay, born c1836 in Barvas, was married in Croir in around 1875 to Marion Mackenzie. They lived in Croir until it was cleared in 1880 and, according to local tradition, relocated to Benside in Laxday. They had the following children:
- Neil b 22-09-1861 Croir
- Mary b c1866 Barvas
- Murdo b 27-07-1867 Croir
- Ann c1870
- John b 17-10-1871 Croir
- Isabella b 26-12-1873 Croir (dbv)
- Isabella b 11-01-1875 d 31-01 1875 Croir
Finlay was the subject of the song Fuilleagain, written by Marion’s brother-in-law John Smith.
Details
- Record Type:
- Person
- Also Known As:
- Fuilleagain
- Date Of Birth:
- 1836
- Gender:
- Male
- Brothers Keeper Reference:
- CEBL 3714
- Occupation:
- Merchant
- Record Maintained by:
- CEBL