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Rev. William Macleod 1720–1779 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1720

Birth Location: Trotternish, Isle of Skye, Scotland

Death Date: 22 Dec 1779

Death Location: Durness, Sutherland, Scotland

Father:

Mother: Sir MacLeod

Spouse(s): Isabella MacLeod

Children(s): Donald MacLeod, Margaret Macleod, Donald Macleod, Ewen Macleod, Malcolm Macleod, Finlay Macleod, James MacLeod, Alexander MacLeod, Bella MacLeod, Murdo Macleod, Isabella McLeod, Marion Macleod, Catherine MacLeod, Mary MacLeod, Anne Macleod

In 1720, Rev. William Macleod entered the world in Trotternish, Isle of Skye, Scotland, born to Roderick Macleod Of Ullinish And Sir Roderick Lord Of Isle Of Skye Macleod. In 1764, Rev. William Macleod established residence. Rev. William Macleod married Isabella Mackenzie Macleod, and had children including Alexander Macleod, Anne Macleod, Bella Bellag An Achaidh Macleod, Bethune Macleod, Calum Macleod, Catherine Macleod, Donald John Macleod, Donald Macleod, Ewen Macleod, Finlay Macleod, Florence Macleod, Isabella Mcleod, James Macleod, Jennie E Mcleod, Malcolm Macleod, Margaret Macleod, Marion Macleod, Mary Ann Macleod, Murdo Macleod, Norman Macleod, Roderick Macleod, William Macleod. Rev. William Macleod passed away in 1779 in Durness, Sutherland, Scotland.

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Biography

  • In 1720, Rev. William Macleod entered the world in Trotternish, Isle of Skye, Scotland, born to Roderick Macleod Of Ullinish And Sir Roderick Lord Of Isle Of Skye Macleod.
  • In 1764, Rev. William Macleod established residence.
  • Rev. William Macleod married Isabella Mackenzie Macleod, and had children including Alexander Macleod, Anne Macleod, Bella Bellag An Achaidh Macleod, Bethune Macleod, Calum Macleod, Catherine Macleod, Donald John Macleod, Donald Macleod, Ewen Macleod, Finlay Macleod, Florence Macleod, Isabella Mcleod, James Macleod, Jennie E Mcleod, Malcolm Macleod, Margaret Macleod, Marion Macleod, Mary Ann Macleod, Murdo Macleod, Norman Macleod, Roderick Macleod, William Macleod.
  • Rev. William Macleod passed away in 1779 in Durness, Sutherland, Scotland.

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Rev. Macleod's Ancestors

Self
Rev. Macleod
1720–1779
Birth Place: Trotternish, Isle of Skye, Scotland
Parents
Sir (Roderick "Lord of Isle of Skye") MacLeod
1689–1749
Gesto, Isle of Skye, Scotland
Grandparents
John MacLeod
1658–1717
Waternish, Inverness-shire, , Scotland
Margaret Maciver
1640–1700
Isle Mull, Invernessshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
John MacLeod
1624–1687
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Maria MacDonald
1592–1642

Rev. Macleod's Descendants

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Rev. (William) Macleod (abt 1720–22 Dec 1779) m. Isabella (MacKenzie) MacLeod (22 Mar 1723–4 Jul 1802)
  1. 1. Donald (John) MacLeod 1740–1830 m. Cathrine MacDonald 1742–1841
    1. 1. Kenneth (MacLeod) Sr.** 1759–1841 m. Ann ("Nancy" Morison or Nin Ean Macuilam) Machustian 1772–1841
      1. 1. John MacLeod 1794–1872 m. Sarah Curry 1798–
        1. 1. Jane McLeod 1820–1888 m. Angus Muttart 1821–1893
        2. 2. John McLeod 1818–
        3. 3. George (Amos) MacLeod 1840–1926
      2. 2. Roderick MacLeod 1804–1882
      3. 3. James McLeod 1810–1888
      4. 4. Ann ("Nancy" MacLeod) (Twin) 1805–1888
      5. 5. GEORGE MCLEOD\MACLEOD 1801–1878
      6. 6. Angus MacLeod 1810–1841
      7. 7. Donald MacLeod 1811–1841
      8. 8. Marion ((Mary Ann)) MacLeod 1795–1881
      9. 9. Kenneth (MacLeod) Jr 1803–1883
      10. 10. Murdock MacLeod 1808–1885
      11. 11. William MacLeod 1810–1841
      12. 12. James ((twin to Ann)) MacLeod 1805–1841
    2. 2. Hugh MacLeod 1771–1845
    3. 3. Malcolm (A.) MacDonald 1770–1862
    4. 4. Malcolm (Kendrom) MacLeod 1760–1844
    5. 5. Roderick MacLeod 1773–1835
    6. 6. John (Sr) McLeod 1761–1836
    7. 7. George (Alexander) MacLeod 1773–1861
    8. 8. Murdoch (Bhain) MacLeod 1760–1813
    9. 9. Murdoch MacLeod 1775–1859
    10. 10. Norman ((Dhomhnull Bhain)) Macleod 1775–1845
  2. 2. Margaret Macleod 1902–1905
  3. 3. Donald Macleod 1880–
  4. 4. Ewen Macleod 1881–1931
  5. 5. Malcolm Macleod 1883–
  6. 6. Finlay Macleod 1885–
  7. 7. James MacLeod 1885–
  8. 8. Alexander MacLeod 1885–1968
  9. 9. Bella ((Bellag-an-achaidh)) MacLeod 1886–1960
  10. 10. Murdo Macleod 1879–1942
  11. 11. Isabella McLeod 1879–
  12. 12. Marion Macleod 1888–1967
  13. 13. Catherine MacLeod 1882–1960
  14. 14. Mary (Ann) MacLeod 1887–1960
  15. 15. Anne Macleod 1746–1838

Rev. Macleod's Timeline

3 Records

1720
abt 1720
Birth of Rev. William Macleod in Trotternish, Isle of Skye, Scotland
Trotternish, Isle of Skye, Scotland
1764
11 Jan 1764
Age 44
Rev. William Macleod resided here
None
1779
22 Dec 1779
Age 59
Death of Rev. William Macleod in Durness, Sutherland, Scotland
Durness, Sutherland, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1720
    Event Place: Trotternish, Isle of Skye, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 11 Jan 1764
    Record Source: UK, Royal Hospital, Chelsea: Regimental Registers of Pensioners

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Dec 1779
    Event Place: Durness, Sutherland, Scotland

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