SAMUEL NICOLSON, Crofter, Balmeanach appears in the 1881 census, aged 48, at 8 Balmeanach, [Braes], Skye, a tenant with 2 acres of arable land. He is married to Catharine, aged 39. He has a family of 6 children, Isabella (14), Nicol (12), Flora (9), Catharine (7), Alexander (4) and Margaret (1).
In 1891, he is a crofter at 5 Balmeanach, with only his younger children Alexander (14), Peggy [Margaret] (11) and Sarah (9) at home.
In 1871, Samuel is aged 35, at "no 16", in the house of his mother Sarah (63), with his wife Catherine (30) and children Margaret (9) and Nichol (2). Also present are his brothers Donald (40, an unemployed fisher) and Murdoch (38, an unemployed fisher) .
In 1861, Samuel (26) is at 19 Belmeanach, in the house of his uncle Alexander Matheson (70) , where his mother Sarah (55) and aunt Catharine (75, weaveress). Also present are his siblings Mary (42), Donald (30), Murdo (28) and Mary (24).
In 1841, Samuel (7) is at Balemanaeld [sic], with relatives Alexander Matheson (40), Catharine Matheson (45), Sarah Matheson (35), Mary Nicolson (20), Donald (11), Murdock (9) and Flora (5). The 1841 census does not display family relationships.
Braes: Alexander Macdonald, Factor
Alexander Macdonald, factor for Lord Macdonald. He appears in the 1881 census at 3 Bank Street, Portree, a solicitor aged 40. He is married to Sopie [Sophie], aged 38. She was born in the Strath area of Skye; his place of birth is simply marked as Inverness (G).
Braes: Angus Stewart
ANGUS STEWART, Crofter, Beinn-a-chorrain
Angus states his age as 40 in the second part of his evidence.
The 1881 census shows Angus as a 38-year old fisherman, living at 8 Bencorran, Portree. He lives with his father John (82), the tenant of 4 acres of arable land, his mother Isabella (80) and sister Flora (40). Earlier censuses show that the family also included Donald, Catherine, John and Rachel as Angus's siblings.The family shifts to croft no 7 in 1871 and no 9 in 1861. The earliest reference is in 1841, when Angus is aged 3 months.
In 1891, Angus is married to Catharine (17 years his junior). He is a crofter as well as a dealer in groceries, now resident at no 10. He has four daughters, Isabella, Marion, Mary and Donaldina, all aged below 10. A decade later, three more children have been added to the family, namely Johanna, Angus and Catherine.
Angus dies on 31 January 1919 at the age of 79, having suffered from weakness for 4 years. He is by then the widower of Catherine Macmillan. His son-in-law reports the death 4 days later to the registrar in Portree.
Angus states his age as 40 in the second part of his evidence.
The 1881 census shows Angus as a 38-year old fisherman, living at 8 Bencorran, Portree. He lives with his father John (82), the tenant of 4 acres of arable land, his mother Isabella (80) and sister Flora (40). Earlier censuses show that the family also included Donald, Catherine, John and Rachel as Angus's siblings.The family shifts to croft no 7 in 1871 and no 9 in 1861. The earliest reference is in 1841, when Angus is aged 3 months.
In 1891, Angus is married to Catharine (17 years his junior). He is a crofter as well as a dealer in groceries, now resident at no 10. He has four daughters, Isabella, Marion, Mary and Donaldina, all aged below 10. A decade later, three more children have been added to the family, namely Johanna, Angus and Catherine.
Angus dies on 31 January 1919 at the age of 79, having suffered from weakness for 4 years. He is by then the widower of Catherine Macmillan. His son-in-law reports the death 4 days later to the registrar in Portree.
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