Biographical notes on Aulay MacAulay and Tormod Clèirach, February 1874
Item
Identifier: Coll-97/CW111/61
Scope and Contents
Biographical notes on Aulay MacAulay and Tormod Clèireach [Norman MacIver], telling how Aulay MacAulay died in 1760 and that he was the son of Fear Bhreinish [Dugald MacAulay, Brenish, Eilean Leòdhais/Isle of Lewis]. There is a note of a daughter who left at fifteen years old although it is not clear if it is Dugald or Aulay's daughter. Aulay is noted as having three daughters. Also mentioned is a family member living with Aulay's brother-in-law Rev Mr Hamilton at Hoy, Orkney [Arcaibh]. Tormod Cleireach, the beadle, came with Aulay from the Isle of Lewis and his son, also a beadle died in 1808.
Dates
- February 1874
Language of Materials
English Gaelic
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unrestricted.
Extent
From the Series: 93 folios ; 20.5 x 13.2 cm
Physical Location
5.07
Physical Location
folio 14v, line 20 to folio 15r, line 2
Bibliography
'Rev Aulay Macaulay and Tarmod Cleireach' Comann Eachdraidh Uig: http://www.ceuig.com/archives/1202
- Biography
- Family History
- Hamilton, Gavin, Rev, 1762-1849 (minister | Hoy and Graemsay | Orkney)
- Hoy Orkney Scotland
- Isle of Harris Inverness-shire Scotland
- Isle of Lewis Ross and Cromarty Scotland
- Isle of Lewis Ross and Cromarty Scotland
- MacAulay (Isle of Lewis)
- MacAulay (of Brenish | Isle of Lewis)
- MacAulay, Aulay, Rev, 1673-1758 (minister | Isle of Harris)
- MacAulay, Dugald, c1650
- MacIver, Norman, c1750
- Ministers (Clergy)
- Orkney Scotland
- Tales
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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