Roderick Mcleod was a witness who spoke on behalf of the people of Upper Bayble at the Napier Commission's session at Stornoway on 9 June 1883.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to readily distinguish between the two men named Roderick Mcleod from Upper Bayble, who were both born in 1815, according to the 1881 census. One was married to Mary, the other to Anne. The witness to the Commission was aged 69, i.e. born around 1814.
Further information welcome.
With thanks to Mary for getting touch. I copy her message:
ReplyDeleteAs you point out there were two Rodk Macleods in Bayble in 1883. One was known as Ruaridh Dubh (Black Rodk)(married to Mary)was from the Chaptein's family; and the other, son of Aonghais Bhain,and married to Ann, was Ruaridh
Ban (Fair Rodk). Ruaridh Ban was a well known Land Leaguer, travelling to different areas of the Highlands to speak for the cause. He is the man who gave evidence to Napier. A quick search of the Oban Times from those days shows he also wrote to the press. His sister Isabella was my ancestress.