91882: Mary Martin

Mary (born 1818) was the daughter of John Martin and Christina Macleod. It is not known where the family were living at the time of her birth, her father originated in Harris and moved to Ardroil and her mother was from Melbost.

It is known that the family spent a short time living in Melbost, prior to setting off for Tolsta. They may have arrived in Tolsta while it was still a Tack, but we cannot be certain of this. The confusion occurs because there is one John Martin listed on the subtenants list of 1820, but by the 1842 croft lotting there are two John Martins who obtained crofts.

It is not clear if Mary was still living in the parental home when the family moved to 33 Old South Tolsta in 1842, or to 21 North Tolsta in 1851.