70309: Catherine MacLeod
Catherine, born about 1812, was the daughter of Duncan MacLeod and Mary MacLeod of old Ruisgarry. She married Kenneth MacAskill, with whom she was to have a family of seven children. They made their home in old Ruisgarry before moving to 9 Ruisgarry (Gunhill) which Kenneth obtained in 1850. Later they moved to 11/12 Ruisgarry (Quay). Catherine worked as a weaveress, and taught the skills to her grand-daughter Christina MacAskill, who lived with her from childhood.
Catherine died of supposed consumption in 1891.
Details
- Record Type:
- Person
- Date Of Birth:
- 1812
- Date of Death:
- 1 Jan 1891
- Gender:
- Female
- Brothers Keeper Reference:
- CEBH 14
- Occupation:
- Weaver
- Record Maintained by:
- CEBH