John Buchanan, 1849–1929?> (aged 80 years)
- Name
- John /Buchanan/
- Given names
- John
- Surname
- Buchanan
- Nickname
- Iain
- Nickname
- the Valtos Saint
- Nickname
- Iain
- Also known as
- Iain 'ain /Mhurchaidh/
- Also known as
- /Lerach/
Note: https://www.hebrideanconnections.com/people/38720
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Address: 7 Valtos, Uig, Isle of Lewis |
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Marriage | Marriage — 17 January 1848 — |
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5 years
younger brother |
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3 years
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6 years
younger sister |
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Known as "The Valtos Saint" because he was very religious and always attended the services. It is also possible that it was his son John who was known as the Saint |
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John had a shop in Valtos, which he ran with his daughter Betsy. He served as parish councillor for many years and is mentioned in the local song Hi Ho Ro Tha mi Duilich, by his nickname Lerach. |