John Buchanan, 18491929 (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
Birth
1849 26 28
Birth of a brother
Birth of a brother
Birth of a sister
Address: 7 Valtos, Uig, Isle of Lewis
Birth of a sister
Death of a father
Death of a mother
Death
15 April 1929 (aged 80 years)
Family with parents
father
mother
Marriage Marriage17 January 1848
2 years
himself
5 years
younger brother
3 years
younger brother
6 years
younger sister
-11 months
younger sister
Name

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Note

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

Note

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.