Campbell, John, fl1680
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Note about Stron an Duin, 23 May 1869
Item
Identifier: Coll-97/CW150/39
Scope and Contents
Note collected from Roderick MacNeil, Miùghlaigh/Mingulay about Stron an Duin [Sròn an Dùin] that it is 500 feet high and that the lower part is 'like a warship'. He states that Donl Eachain MacLean [Donald Hector MacLean] and a step daughter of his would go down to the sea 'so would she go down the Blai-lin [Am Blai Lin] a pl[ace] only for expert rockers'.
Dates:
23 May 1869
Story about how John Campbell got his lands in Harris, c1872
Item
Identifier: Coll-97/CW90/62
Scope and Contents
Story about how John Campbell got his lands in Harris [Na Hearadh]. In the story Campbell stepped in for MacLeod of Dunvegan's son in a duel and killed the opponent. They and MacLeod of Dunvegan rewarded Campbell for his bravery by giving him the lands of Huishinish, Leosavagh, Bunavinsui, Cliasamal and Miavag [Huisinis, Leòsabhal, Bun Abhainn Suidhe, Cliasmol and Miabhaig, all Na Hearadh/Isle of Harris]. MacLeod also made the condition that Campbell should marry, which he did and had five...
Dates:
c1872