Family history of Mrs Fisher

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1986.161

Original Tape ID

SA1986.161

Summary

Family history of Mrs Fisher.

Morag Fisher's brother Willie, who was in the Merchant Navy, was lost at sea in 1942. Her brother Calum was also lost at sea aged only seventeen. Mrs Fisher gives the names and age order of her brothers and sisters. They all left Vatersay. Her only relative there is her cousin Mary at Caolas. Ray Fisher gives Mary's name in Gaelic, and also Mrs Fisher's father's name. Mrs Fisher was born in Glasgow. Her mother lived in Glasgow after she was married until they got the croft on Vatersay.

Language

English

Genre

Information

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Cd

Audio Quality

Good