Notes on the family of Neill MacPherson, Benbecula, 1877
Scope and Contents
Notes collected from Neill Macpherson, pauper, aged 95, Lianacleit, Benbecula [Lionacleit/Liniclate, Beinn na Faoghla] about his family, stating that he has 9 daughters, 51 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren and 'if he lives five years more he may see his great great grand children'. He also states that there had been 6 people over 90 on Benbecula in December [1876] and that 3 of these people have since died.
Dates
- Creation: 1877
Language of Materials
English,Gaelic
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unrestricted.
Extent
From the Series: 62 folios ; 23.5 x 19.5 cm
Physical Location
5.07
Physical Location
folio 15v, line 10 to folio 16r, line 10
Subject
- MacPherson, Neil, 1781-1877 (crofter | Liniclate | Benbecula) (Person)
- MacPherson (Liniclate, Benbecula) (Family)
Creator
- From the Fonds: Carmichael, Alexander, 1832-1912 (Excise officer | folklorist and antiquarian | Edinburgh | Scotland) (Person)
- From the Fonds: Watson, William John, 1865-1948 (Professor of Celtic) (Person)
Repository Details
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