Clachan Graveyard Mapping Project

Individual record

First name: William

Surname: Dawson

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Sloinneadh/nickname:

Date of death: 1743

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Year of death: 1743

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Gravestone inscription:

OF WM

DAVSON

GARDNER

AT APPLE

CRS 1743

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Biography:

Gardener. William Dawson was reputedly hung from a tree in the gardens of Applecross House after disturbing local youths who were stealing apples. There are several variations of the story. His sister Eilidh Dawson was given the reputation of being a witch.

Reference number: 225

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Graveyard section: 3

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