Date of birth: 12th Feb 1883Birth certificate

Location: Brae Farm, Fodderty, Strathpeffer.

Spouse: Margaret MacphersonMarriage certificate

Date of marriage: 11th Oct 1912

Location: Easter Moy, Urray.

Occupation on marriage: Farm servant

Age: 29

Date of death: 28th Jul 1961Death certificate

Location: 26 Glenurquhart Road, Inverness.

Age: 78

Notes: John's birthplace Brae Farm is marked on modern maps here just west of Dingwall. The family may have lived in Brae Farm Cottages adjacent to the farm. Click here for a few modern photographs. This 1876 map shows that little has changed since John's birth.

John and Margaret were married at Easter Moy, Urray which is also given as John's residence. Easter Moy is a few miles west of Maryburgh. Modern map here and 1876 map here. The 1876 map shows the farm steading (which still exists) and which may have included farm servant accommodation. Alternatively, there are a pair of semi-detached cottages shown to the west which may be relevant. The monument (Mon) at Easter Moy marks the spot where Lady Caroline MacKenzie was accidentally killed by her sister, as predicted by the Brahan Seer. Click here for a few modern photographs.