Donald Campbell gave evidence to Lord Napier's Commission at Stornoway on 8 June 1883. He is referred to as being from South Tolsta; there is a Donald Campbell from 18 Tolsta in the 1881 census. He is aged 57, and is married to Catherine. Their children Anne (30), John (21) and Margaret (4) are with them in the house, as is their granddaughter Christina (5). The 1871 census puts the family at 75 Tolsta, with Ann (20), Catherine (16), John (12), Angus (9) and Margaret (1) as children. The family also turns up in the 1861 census, as living at 1 Straight Street, South Tolsta. Apart from Anne and John, we also find Mary, Christina and Jessie as their offspring. In 1851, Donald and Catherine live in South Tolsta, with their children Jean, Mary and Ann. Jean's age is given as 12. I have doublechecked against the original census return, which definitely shows Jean's age as 12 and Catherine's as 26.
In 1841, Donald is a 15-year old living with his parents John (40) and Mary Campbell (35) in South Tolsta. He is the eldest child (present), with his siblings Isabella (12), Mary (9), Alexander (6), Christian (3) and Angus (1).
In 1891, we encounter Donald as a croft labourer and fish curer with his wife Catherine, and daughters Anne and Jessie. By that time, Jessie is married to John Murray.
Donald Campbell passed away on 21 October 1903 at the age of 80, having suffered the infirmities of old age. He was the son of John and Mary (nee Macdonald)
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