tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004506125951987981.post7049742889820177017..comments2023-12-24T11:17:20.143+00:00Comments on Pentland Road: Napier witnesses: John McleodADBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17737746983905368038noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004506125951987981.post-66481376818977967462011-03-30T19:33:54.353+01:002011-03-30T19:33:54.353+01:001871 and the family were in Ardhasaig, John, Murdo...1871 and the family were in Ardhasaig, John, Murdo & Donald were Fishermen whilst Christy was a Weaveress. Daughters Christy, 11 (Scholar)and Mary ,2 (Servant!) are there too.<br /><br />An 1861 family in Ardhasaig, comprising John & Chirsty with children Murdoch, John, Duncan, Donald and Chirsty Ann appears to be them.<br /><br />In 1851, John had been a Road Labourer in Ardhasaig and the boys Murdoch,5, John,2 & Duncan, 6 months, are shown.<br /><br />Following the Napier commission in 1883, we find John in 1891 as a Retired fisherman at No 6 Ardhasaig together with Christy who is now a Weaveress (Tweed)whilst daughter Christy A is a Wool Spinner.<br /><br />This last entry is significant for it was not until 1891 that the census recorded the word 'Tweed' with respect to weaving on Harris & Lewis, but that's another story...<br /><br />Peterdirecleithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02004025854623265304noreply@blogger.com