Corporal EVANDER MACIVER
Last address in Lewis: 9 North Shawbost,
Son of John and Isabella Maciver, of Carnan House, Shawbost, Stornoway.
Born at Lochcarron, Ross-shire.
Service unit: 52nd Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
Service number: 440086
Date of death: 9 July 1916 at the age of 21
Died of wounds
Interred: Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, grave VIII. C. 6
Local memorial: West Side, Bragar
This man is sometimes referred to as Iver Maciver
Date of birth: 9 August 1894
Place of birth: Lochcarron, Ross-shire
Height: 5 ft 5 in
Complexion: Fair
Eyes: Light blue
Hair: Fair
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Carpenter
Volunteered at Sewell on 1 June 1915
Evander appears in the 1901 census of Lochcarron, Ross-shire, aged 6, at the Police Station. His father John (who originates from Uig, Lewis) is aged 53, and a police sergeant. He is married to Isabella (42, from Barvas, Lewis) and has 11 children at the time. Apart from Iver (or Evander), the census shows Helen (16), John (14), Donald (13), Mary (11), Kenneth (9), Isaac (8), Isabella Margaret (4), Roderick (3), Angus (2) and Kate Jane (1).
Apart from Evander, Kenneth was also lost in the war, dying of wounds in 1916 whilst serving in the Ross Mountain Battery. Five other brothers also served in the war, and survived. John was a Quartermaster Sergeant; Isaac a captain and Roderick likewise served in the Seaforth Highlanders. Donald was in the Canadians, and Angus was a mechanic in the Royal Air Force.
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Evander Maciver, 3 Tong
Seaman EVANDER MACIVER
Last address in Lewis: 3 Tong,
Son of Murdo McIver and Annie Ferguson McIver, of Lewis;
Husband of Jane McIver, of 3, Tong, Stornoway, Lewis.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, RMIS Dufferin
Service number: 2911B
Date of death: 21 March 1915 at the age of 36
Killed in action
Interred: Suez War Cemetery, grave C. 16
Local memorial: Back
The censuses of 1881 and 1891 mention an Evander Mciver at 44 Back, the son of Murdo and Annie.
Evander Murray, 45 North Tolsta
Leading Seaman EVANDER MURRAY
Iomhair Mac Iain Mhic Sheorais
Last address in Lewis: 45 North Tolsta,
Son of John and Margaret Maciver Murray
Husband of Margaret Murray, of 45, North Tolsta, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Thames
Service number: 1829/D
Date of birth: August 1874
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 45
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: North Tolsta Cemetery
Local memorial: North Tolsta
We find Evander, aged 17, in the 1891 census as a fisherman in Tolsta (derived through enumeration district 25). He is the eldest son of John and "Mayant" (probably a corrupt rendition of Margaret), both aged 40. Their other children were Donald (15), John (13), Angus (11), George (9), Murdo (7) and Christina (7).
His brothers Murdo and George also served in the RNR, but survived the war.
Iomhair Mac Iain Mhic Sheorais
Last address in Lewis: 45 North Tolsta,
Son of John and Margaret Maciver Murray
Husband of Margaret Murray, of 45, North Tolsta, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Thames
Service number: 1829/D
Date of birth: August 1874
Date of death: 1 January 1919 at the age of 45
Drowned in sinking of HMY Iolaire
Interred: North Tolsta Cemetery
Local memorial: North Tolsta
We find Evander, aged 17, in the 1891 census as a fisherman in Tolsta (derived through enumeration district 25). He is the eldest son of John and "Mayant" (probably a corrupt rendition of Margaret), both aged 40. Their other children were Donald (15), John (13), Angus (11), George (9), Murdo (7) and Christina (7).
His brothers Murdo and George also served in the RNR, but survived the war.
Evander Macdonald, 15 Coll
Seaman EVANDER MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 15 Coll
Son of Angus and Catherine Ferguson McDonald, of Back,
Husband of Catherine McLennan McDonald, of 15, Coll, Back,
Service unit: Merchant Marine, SS Bulgarian
Service number: 2797/C
Date of death: 20 January 1917 at the age of 40
Ship sunk by U-84, 50 miles W of Fastnet
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 26,
Served with the Seaforths in the South African War
Evander is shown in the 1891 census, with a degree of uncertainty, as a 13-year scholar in the village of Back; Coll is contiguous with Back. He is the son of Angus (41) and Catherine (42) and brother to Catherine (8), Maggie (6) and Roderick (2)
Stornoway Gazette, 6 April 1917
Death of a veteran
Mrs Evander Macdonald, Back, has received word from the Admiralty that her husband, Evander Macdonald, RNR, a gunner on board the “Bulgaria”, lost his life, his ship having been torpedoed on 17th January [1917]. A few of the survivors are now prisoners of war in Germany, and one of them, writing home, says the last he saw of Evander was his calmly standing beside his gun: “Ivor the Duke”, as he was locally known, was a great favourite, his cheerful disposition endearing him to all. He saw a good deal of fighting and served under the late Sir Hector Macdonald in the South Afircan War. Anyone who went through that campaign, marching often 25 miles a day, and fighting with nothing to live on but biscuits and bad water, would think there would be very little to be cheery about. Not so with Evander, for he would lie down in the veldt all smiles, and say – “Cheer up, boys, we will make up for this when we get to Stornoway again”. He saw five years continuous service, and it seems a pity that such a noble soul should lose his life in such a foul manner. Macdonald was only 39 years of age, and leaves a widow and four daughters. Great sympathy is felt for them, as well as for his aged father and three sisters.
Last address in Lewis: 15 Coll
Son of Angus and Catherine Ferguson McDonald, of Back,
Husband of Catherine McLennan McDonald, of 15, Coll, Back,
Service unit: Merchant Marine, SS Bulgarian
Service number: 2797/C
Date of death: 20 January 1917 at the age of 40
Ship sunk by U-84, 50 miles W of Fastnet
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 26,
Served with the Seaforths in the South African War
Evander is shown in the 1891 census, with a degree of uncertainty, as a 13-year scholar in the village of Back; Coll is contiguous with Back. He is the son of Angus (41) and Catherine (42) and brother to Catherine (8), Maggie (6) and Roderick (2)
Stornoway Gazette, 6 April 1917
Death of a veteran
Mrs Evander Macdonald, Back, has received word from the Admiralty that her husband, Evander Macdonald, RNR, a gunner on board the “Bulgaria”, lost his life, his ship having been torpedoed on 17th January [1917]. A few of the survivors are now prisoners of war in Germany, and one of them, writing home, says the last he saw of Evander was his calmly standing beside his gun: “Ivor the Duke”, as he was locally known, was a great favourite, his cheerful disposition endearing him to all. He saw a good deal of fighting and served under the late Sir Hector Macdonald in the South Afircan War. Anyone who went through that campaign, marching often 25 miles a day, and fighting with nothing to live on but biscuits and bad water, would think there would be very little to be cheery about. Not so with Evander, for he would lie down in the veldt all smiles, and say – “Cheer up, boys, we will make up for this when we get to Stornoway again”. He saw five years continuous service, and it seems a pity that such a noble soul should lose his life in such a foul manner. Macdonald was only 39 years of age, and leaves a widow and four daughters. Great sympathy is felt for them, as well as for his aged father and three sisters.
Evander Mackenzie, 13 Branahuie
Private EVANDER MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 13 Branahuie,
Son of John and Christina McKenzie, of Branahuie. Stornoway.
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: S/14282
Enlisted at Fort George, Inverness
Date of death: 10 May 1917 at the age of 38
Died of wounds
Interred: Etaples Military Cemetery, grave XVIII. L. 6
Local memorial: Branahuie / Melbost
Evander is shown in the 1891 census as a 12-year old at 13B Branahuie with his parents John (52) and Christina (45) as well as his older siblings Margaret (17) and Donald (14). At the time, his father John is marked as bed-ridden.
A brother Malcolm served in the Canadian Army, but survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 13 Branahuie,
Son of John and Christina McKenzie, of Branahuie. Stornoway.
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: S/14282
Enlisted at Fort George, Inverness
Date of death: 10 May 1917 at the age of 38
Died of wounds
Interred: Etaples Military Cemetery, grave XVIII. L. 6
Local memorial: Branahuie / Melbost
Evander is shown in the 1891 census as a 12-year old at 13B Branahuie with his parents John (52) and Christina (45) as well as his older siblings Margaret (17) and Donald (14). At the time, his father John is marked as bed-ridden.
A brother Malcolm served in the Canadian Army, but survived the war.
Evander Mackenzie, 5 Upper Garrabost
Private EVANDER MACKENZIE
Last address in Lewis: 5 Upper Garrabost,
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/7455
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 1 July 1916 at the age of 19
Killed in action on the Somme
Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, Pier and Face 15C
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Evander is shown in the 1901 census at 5 Garrabost with his parents Evander and Mary (both aged 40) as well as his siblings Chirstina (15), Roderick (13), Mary (11), Kenneth (9), John (6), and Evander (4).
His brother John was killed in action in 1916.
His brothers John and Roderick served in the RNR, but survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 5 Upper Garrabost,
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/7455
Enlisted at Stornoway
Date of death: 1 July 1916 at the age of 19
Killed in action on the Somme
Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, Pier and Face 15C
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Evander is shown in the 1901 census at 5 Garrabost with his parents Evander and Mary (both aged 40) as well as his siblings Chirstina (15), Roderick (13), Mary (11), Kenneth (9), John (6), and Evander (4).
His brother John was killed in action in 1916.
His brothers John and Roderick served in the RNR, but survived the war.
Evander Macdonald, 1 Upper Bayble
Private EVANDER MACDONALD
Last address in Lewis: 1 Upper Bayble,
Son of Malcolm Macdonald and Ann Mackenzie
Service unit: 6th Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Service number: S/24568
Date of death: 24 October 1918 at the age of 26
Killed in action
Interred: Cambrai East Military Cemetery, grave I. A. 23.
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Formerly 252051, Scottish Horse.
He served in 6th (Perthshire) Battalion (Territorial), and enlisted at Fort George.
Evander is found in the 1901 census in a Squatters' House in Bayble, living with his parents Malcolm (48) and Annie (43) as well as siblings Roderick (17), Angus (12), John (10) and Murdo (10 months).
His brothers Roderick, Angus and Malcolm all served in the RNR and survived the war.
Last address in Lewis: 1 Upper Bayble,
Son of Malcolm Macdonald and Ann Mackenzie
Service unit: 6th Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Service number: S/24568
Date of death: 24 October 1918 at the age of 26
Killed in action
Interred: Cambrai East Military Cemetery, grave I. A. 23.
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Formerly 252051, Scottish Horse.
He served in 6th (Perthshire) Battalion (Territorial), and enlisted at Fort George.
Evander is found in the 1901 census in a Squatters' House in Bayble, living with his parents Malcolm (48) and Annie (43) as well as siblings Roderick (17), Angus (12), John (10) and Murdo (10 months).
His brothers Roderick, Angus and Malcolm all served in the RNR and survived the war.
Evander Macleod, 34 Lower Bayble
Seaman EVANDER MACLEOD
Last address in Lewis: 34 Lower Bayble
Son of Angus and Maggie MacLeod, of 34, Lower Bayble, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Otway
Service number: 4028B
Date of birth: 11 March 1884
Date of death: 22 July 1917 at the age of 34
Ship sunk by U-49 off Butt of Lewis
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 26
Stornoway Gazette, 1917
Last week brought sad news to Bayble, concerning the loss of two of the gallant lads who were helping to keep the British flag flying on the seas, namely, Evander Macleod, son of Mr Angus Macleod, merchant, Lower Bayble, and Peter Stewart, son of Mr Peter Stewart, 3 Lower Bayble, who were killed on board HMS Otway, when she was torpedoed by an enemy submarine. Sincere sympathy is felt for the bereaved families.
Last address in Lewis: 34 Lower Bayble
Son of Angus and Maggie MacLeod, of 34, Lower Bayble, Stornoway.
Service unit: Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Otway
Service number: 4028B
Date of birth: 11 March 1884
Date of death: 22 July 1917 at the age of 34
Ship sunk by U-49 off Butt of Lewis
Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, panel 26
Stornoway Gazette, 1917
Last week brought sad news to Bayble, concerning the loss of two of the gallant lads who were helping to keep the British flag flying on the seas, namely, Evander Macleod, son of Mr Angus Macleod, merchant, Lower Bayble, and Peter Stewart, son of Mr Peter Stewart, 3 Lower Bayble, who were killed on board HMS Otway, when she was torpedoed by an enemy submarine. Sincere sympathy is felt for the bereaved families.
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