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Timeline: 1880s

The McLeod brothers are born in Barvas on the Isle of Lewis.

Events

  • 15 Mar 1880 — Norman MacLeod born, Barvas (spelling "MacLeod" on birth certificate, which is held). He had two younger brothers.
  • 3 Sep 1881 — Donald MacLeod (brother of Norman) born, Barvas (Mormon records). May have emigrated to Canada or the USA; some indication he fought with the Canadians in WW1.
  • 1884 — Neil McLeod (youngest brother of Norman) born, Barvas (no exact date). He later joined Norman farming near Geraldton, WA; the venture lasted only a few years due to drought.

Notes & uncertainties

  • Neil McLeod died several days after being injured when his vessel, the MV Michael E, was torpedoed and sank in the Atlantic on 2 June 1941. His son, also named Neil McLeod, was in the crew and with him when he died.
  • Note on identity: there was another Norman McLeod born in Barvas in 1872 who also served in the 1st Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders in the Boer War, which complicates untangling "our" Norman's army record.

Sources

  • Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), 1880s sheet.
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