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William Tulloch and Jean Rendall

William Tulloch was the son of John Tulloch and Janet Sandison, and was born in Westray on 5^th November 1847. He was recorded at Nearhouse, Westray, in all of the censuses from 1851 to 1901, first in his parents' household, and later in his own. In 1871, when he was 23 years old, no occupation was given for him. In 1881 and 1891 he was a fisherman, and in 1901 he was a farmer and fisherman.

On 10^th April 1874 William married Jean Rendall (born 12^th July 1857, daughter of William Rendall and Janet Harcus), and they had six known children, all born in Westray:

• Jessie Tulloch, born 6^th June 1876; died 22^nd February 1964, aged 87 years

• John Tulloch, born 16^th November1879

• Mary Jane Tulloch, born 28^th January 1883; died 10^th May 1985, aged 102 years

• Betsy Tulloch, born 26^th February 1886; died 19^th April 1969, aged 83 years

• William James Tulloch, born 30^th June 1892

• Richard Ronaldson Tulloch, born 15^th June 1899; died 26^th July 1969, aged 70 years

Jean died 3^rd May 1927, at the age of 69 years. William died at Nearhouse on 19^th August 1936, aged 88 years.

The family's monumental inscription reads: