Orrie McCallum is the son of Amy McCallum Higgins and Orem McCallum, and the stepson of Bobby Higgins. He was born barely a week after his biological father's death.
Personal History[]
Orrie's parents moved from Thurso, a village in the north of Scotland, to the Royal Colony of North Carolina. They all survived the long voyage, but a month into their arrival, his father Orem slipped and fell off the side of the mountain where he built their home, breaking his neck and leaving his young family without a man for protection. Orrie was born a week after his father's death.[2]
Events of the Novels[]
A Breath of Snow and Ashes[]
Orrie is born just over a month into his family's time on the Ridge.[3]
An Echo in the Bone[]
Orrie's mother marries his new stepfather, Bobby. Orrie seems to like Bobby, and babbles his name.
Written in My Own Heart's Blood[]
Orrie's mother gives birth to a son with his stepfather, who they name Rob Higgins, after his father. Orrie and his brother are at the Ridge to meet Fanny Pocock, Jamie and Fraser's new foster daughter, and watch as Claire Fraser performs surgery on Fanny.
Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone[]
Tragically, when Orrie is five, his mother is mauled by a bear. He and his brothers are nearby during the attack, and sob as she dies a few minutes later. Orrie is later taken back to the house by his stepfather. Orrie and his brothers begin spending more time with other residents of the Ridge, as women often stop by to bring the family cooked meals or help Bobby mind Orrie and his brothers. He befriends Amanda MacKenzie. Orrie is later present at he wedding of his stepfather to Silvia Hardman, who has three daughters herself.
Personality[]
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Physical Appearance[]
Name[]
- McCallum is a Scottish surname, meaning in gaelic "Servant or son of Columba".[4]
Trivia[]
References[]
- ↑ A Breath of Snow and Ashes, chapter 38.
- ↑ A Breath of Snow and Ashes, chapter 38.
- ↑ A Breath of Snow and Ashes, chapter 38.
- ↑ McCallum (surname) - accessed via Wikipedia 28 May 2016