looking for Mossview house or cottage in Newmains

[hmillar]

I'm researching from the US the Millar branch of my family.
Dr John Millar lived here from at least 1860 to 1901.  My great grandfather was born here, It is either in Manse Road or Main St, but I don't have a house number only the name
I am considering a trip to Scotland and am considering a side trip to Newmains.
If there is anyone local in this area who could help me identify exacty where this house ise is I would be grateful.  Many thanks

[Chesapek]

Hi
I live in Newmains and could check it out for you if you like

Rose Marie

[hmillar]

Thank you.  I have no idea if the house is still standing.  I found a reference to the house in the 1920 valuation records on the ScotlandsPeople website.  Google street view has not been helpful.

[Lodger]

I think Main St later became Manse Road. Quite a few of those old cottages are still standing, so you may be in luck.

[Chesapek]

Hi
I will do some research for you at our local library Newmains is a small village but is rapidly growing will let you know what I find .
Our library has a book on old Newmains that you can buy you may be able to look at it online

RM

[scotmum]

In the c1920s/30s, there was a large house (still there ? ) used as a Doctor's Surgery at 140 Manse Road - perhaps worth trying to check if this was ever known as 'Mossview House'.

[deebel]

The Moss referred to is probably Greenhead Moss and a house called Moss View would suggest that the property overlooks the moss. That being the case would probably be along Manse Road towards Cambusnethan.

Woodhead Road used to come over along side the moss to Eastmuir St (Cambusnethan Miners Club at bottom) Around there Moss Road was further up on left, Moss Colliery on Woodhead Road, Various Streets opposite in area called Mossneuk. May have been around area where housing estate is at Foulsykes Farm?

I left the area 30 odd years ago so it is just a suggestion.

[deebel]

Also there was a large red sandstone house on the corner opp. The Horse and Anchor which if I remember was a childrens home. It would certainly give a view over the moss. I google street viewd it but it has gone however the walls and iron railings are still there.

[deebel]

Checked 1891 census and it is listed as

Moss View House
Manse Road
Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire


John   Millar   Head   Married 47   Medical Practitioner Registered b Paisley,  Scotland   
Isabella Millar Wife 37      
Christina Millar Daughter 21    b Lanarkshire,    
Alexander   Millar   Son   20 Medical Student b Lanarkshire
James Millar Son   18 Medical Student b Lanarkshire
Mary   Millar   Daughter  17 b Lanarkshire
John   Millar   Son 15 Scholar   b Lanarkshire
William A Millar Son 5 b Lanarkshire
Hunter Millar Son 3 b Lanarkshire
Charles Millar Son   2 bLanarkshire
Charles Adamson Visitor 20    Medical Student
Marion Millar Servant   20 Servant (Domestic) b Lanarkshire
Mary J Martin Servant   16 Servant (Domestic) b Lanarkshire