MACAULAY, Donald Cam (one-eyed Donald

Bef 1597 - Yes, date unknown

• Name	MACAULAY, Donald Cam (one-eyed Donald
  Birth	Bef 1597
  Gender	Male
  Note	Donald Cam (Blind Donald) was Tacksman of Brenish, Lewis, he gave eleven at least of his decendants to the srvice of the church:- 2 Great Grandsons, 4 Great-great grandsons, 4 Great-great great grandsons and 1 g-g-g-g grandson. First in the family to stand out prominently in the traditions of Lewis. He lived in Uig, and according to MacAulay tradition, was the son of Dugald, the son of John Roy, the son of Dugald. A Man of great phisical strength and daring, One eyed Donald took a prominent part in resisting the settlement of the Fife colonists in Lewis, and afterwards assisted the MacLeods in their attempts to keep the MacKenzies from settling in the Island. The first MacAulay of Lewis on record is Donald (Cam), mentioned in 1610, who is said to have been captured along with Torquil Dubh in 1597, but escaped.
  Note	Person Source
  Reference Number	980
  _UID	2F26B9B19B6B4391B576EAC886D6AA9713A4
  Death	Yes, date unknown
  Person ID	I981	MARTINPRUITT
  Last Modified	31 Aug 2021

  
  

  Father	Dugald   d. Yes, date unknown
  Family ID	F611	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	MACLAREN   d. Yes, date unknown
  Marriage	Bef 1610
  Children	1. MACAULAY, William   d. 4 May 1645, Battle of Aultdearn   2. MACAULAY, Angus   d. 4 May 1645, Battle of Aultdearn   3. MACAULAY   d. Yes, date unknown   4. MACAULAY, John   d. Yes, date unknown   5. MACAULAY   d. Yes, date unknown
  Family ID	F186	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	14 Sep 2021

  
  

• Sources

  [S10] Stornoway Gazette.