Story about Mrs Alexander MacPherson, daughter of the baillie of Fearnoch, 1884
Scope and Contents
Story about Mrs Alexander MacPherson, daughter of the baillie of [Fearnoch, Earra Ghàidheal/Argyllshire], who because she was poor had to marry MacPherson, a 'well to do resp[ectable] farmer'. Shortly after they were married she dressed for church in a silk gown and he was in a 'deise chlo and kilt'. She asked if he was ready but he groaned and lay down. On asking what was the matter he said that their dress materials were not alike so she changed into a 'plain homespun dress' and 'no eye ever saw her again in silk'. The story also notes that Mrs MacPherson's father was the last of the baillies of Muckairn [Muc Càrna] and that all the baillies were Campbells.
Dates
- Creation: 1884
Language of Materials
English,Gaelic
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unrestricted.
Extent
From the Series: 1 notebook ; 17.5 x 10.8 cm
Physical Location
5.07
Physical Location
folio 73v, line 16 to folio 74r, line 19
Subject
- MacPherson, Alexander, Mrs (Person)
- Campbell (baillies of Fearnoch) (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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