Jute Mills & Iron Works Dundee

[scottishmartin]

Hi All,

Does anyone know of any sources to find information on the following:

- Employee records for Jute Mills in dundee (Particularly mills around the Annfield Road area of Dundee) I have several generations of my family which were involved in the mills and it would be good to see a bit more detail about them if possible.
- Employee records for any Iron Works again in the Annfield Road area as I have an Iron Turner working in the area in the early 1900's.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Best Regards,

Martin

[Gadget]

For background, the previous thread is here:

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,653069.0.html


Gadget

[scottishmartin]

For background, the previous thread is here:

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,653069.0.html


Gadget

Not limited to just those few ancestors though. I'm looking at Forsyth's, Stewart's, Goodall's and Nicoll's from the Dundee area all association to the Jute and Iron trades.

Best Regards,

Martin

[Gadget]

Hi Martin

It might be worth listing the various ancestors with dates, etc.,  so that members can focus in on the ones that are relevant 

From the last thread, the Goodalls were origianlly from Fife (Auchtermuchty/Kirkcaldy) and the Stewarts were from Dundee.


Gadget

[scottishmartin]

Hi Martin

It might be worth listing the various ancestors with dates, etc.,  so that members can focus in on the ones that are relevant 

From the last thread, the Goodalls were origianlly from Fife (Auchtermuchty/Kirkaldy) and the Stewarts were from Dundee.


Gadget

Ofcourse, sorry I've listed a few below to get started - also looking for general sources of information as well though. I'm willing to put the effort in to research any leads, I don't expect everyone else to have to do all the work.

With regards to Iron Turners I have a William Nicoll Stewart born 2 November 1897 and lived at 10 Annfield Street, Dundee. He went to Chicago in the early 1920's to visit a friend by the name of Samuel Hall. Not sure on his return journey, however he married Isabella Forsyth in 17 September 1930 at Elmslea, Scoonie, Fife - therein they lived in Fife until William died in 1959 and Isabella in 1983. I know William also worked at the Balfour Iron Works in Leven at some point (probably later on in his life).

Slightly more generic on the Jute workers in Dundee - otherwise this post will go on for ever!

From the Stewarts I have -
 William Reid Kennedy (Husband of William Nicoll Stewarts sister Jeanie) - Worked as a clerk first of all then a Mill Manager for A. Yule & Co in Calcutta, India.
 James Stewart (William Stewarts Father) - Power Loom Tenter (Lived at 244 Blackness Road, Dundee) James was born 1864.
 Jeanie Stewart (Nee Nicoll) (James Wife) - Jute Weaver Born 1864.
 James's father John Stewart - Factory Overseer (Born 1841)
 John's son Peter Stewart - Mill Mechanic (Born 1892)
 Jeanie Nicoll's father James Nicoll - Yarn Dresser (Born 1838)

That's probably enough to get started with, any information greatly appreciated.

Let me know if you need anything clarified or more information.

Best Regards,

Martin

[grneyedgypsy]

Im related to Forsyth's from Dundee that worked at the Jutemills & Iron Foundry.

[scottishmartin]

Im related to Forsyth's from Dundee that worked at the Jutemills & Iron Foundry.

Hi grneyedgypsy,

I'd be interested in hearing more about your connection with the Forsyth's working in the Jute Mills and Iron Foundry. Although my Forsyth's originate from Fife, my connection is to the Stewart's from Dundee who married into my Forsyth family from Fife.

I'd be happy to share any information if there is a common connection somewhere along the line.

Best Regards,

Martin

[British Kiwi]

I emailed the Jute museum in Dundee to get an idea of where to go to get employment information and still have no reply. I know David West Leighton worked in Jute I think on the ships and haven't got a clue where to confirm.

[susan j]

hi!
You should remember that a huge number of men from Dundee went to work in the mills in India. Also I have relatives who went from Dundee to Fife to work in the flaxmills.
Good luck with your jute workers Heritage...it's really fascinating!
Susan