John DOUGLAS

   Cause of his death was Influenza 14 days. Not Certified.

  General Notes:

Noted in 1879 as a Cowherd at Daughter Margaret's birth.

  Medical Notes:

Aged 73, reported by D.M. Kinmore neighbour. In Dunvegan.

  Noted events in his life were:

• Census, 1881, Ferinviequire, Glendale, Duirinish, Inverness. Aged 60 and a Crofter

• Census, 1891, Fearanacuar, Glendale, Duirinish, Inverness. Aged 72 and a Crofter. Only speaks Gaelic.

• Census, 1861, Fearanacuar, Glendale, Duirinish, Inverness. John aged 43 and occupation given as Head.

• Census, 1871, Fearanacuar, Glendale, Duirinish, Inverness. John aged 52 and a crofter.

John married Margaret McKENZIE, daughter of Neil McKENZIE and Mary MACLEOD, on 18 Dec 1838 in Duirinish, Inverness. (Margaret McKENZIE was born about 1808 and died on 5 Nov 1872 in Fearnacuar, Glendale, Duirinish, Inverness.) The cause of her death was Palpitation of the Heart 1Year - 16 days in Bed - No Medical Attendant.

John next married Catherine MACRAILD, daughter of Peter MACRAILD and Christy MACLEOD, on 15 Jan 1874 in Loanmore, Duirinish, Inverness. (Catherine MACRAILD was born about 1841 and died on 14 Feb 1896 in Fearanacuar, Glendale, Duirinish, Inverness.) The cause of her death was Apoplexy 4 days, Paralysis. Certified.

  Marriage Notes:

Banns according to the Presbyterian Church,
John aged 53 and Catherine aged 32.
Both signed by mark, witnessed by John Campbell and Alex McLean.
John a Crofter (widowed) and Catherine a General Servant.
Both living at Fearnacuar, Glendale Duirinish.
Witnesses are Alex Mclean, and John Campbell.
Minister is John McRae, FC Minister of Duirinish.