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Perthshire / Samuel Arnott

« on: Tuesday 12 July 22 14:07 BST (UK) »

I am doing research into Samuel Arnott (1852-1930) and understand that he was gifted a house Loveland, Castle Douglas Road Dumfries by Mrs Hope-Henderson of Afgaty near Doune. Although I have been told this was the case I have no substantive proof. If anyone can assist me with documentary proof it would be greatly appreciated

London and Middlesex / John Thomas Arnott

« on: Monday 29 November 21 20:51 GMT (UK) »

I am trying to find information on John Thomas Arnott who was born about 1851 in Dumfries Scotland. I note from his fathers tombstone that he died in 1894 and is buried at Tower Hamlets Cemetery in London. Any information would be greatly appreciated

Dumfriesshire / Samuel Arnott ( 1858-1930)

« on: Friday 10 September 21 17:04 BST (UK) »

I have been seeking information on the above in Kirkcudbrightshire but have now followed his move to Dumfries. According to one report he was given a house Lovelands, Castle Douglas Road Dumfries by Mrs Hope-Henderson of Argaty , near Doune. I have been unable to verify this as the Valuation Roll for 1930 shows the house transferred to Samuel's widow but I cannot find it in earlier Rolls. In addition while Scottish People have done their best to assist they have been unable to locate any information.

I am at a loss as to how to proceed. Any suggestions would be most welcome

Kirkcudbrightshire / Samuel Arnott

« on: Tuesday 29 June 21 09:30 BST (UK) »

I am researching Samuel Arnott (1852-1930) and have information on his political career and also his work as a botanist. I note however that some reports claim he was a scientist but cannot verify this, so any evidence to support this claim would be most welcome. I also have not been able to establish where he was buried as I have not been able to gain access to the library records at present. Finally could anyone confirm that Arnott Terrace in Troqueer is named in his honour. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated

Roxburghshire / Robin and Jamie MacTaggart

« on: Sunday 07 February 21 22:34 GMT (UK) »

Trying to find my childhood friends Jamie and Robin MacTaggart and wondered if their deaths were recorded in Hawick Cemetery's. Jamie, , as far as I can remember was killed when taking part in a TT Race in 1967 and would be born in 1942. His brother Robin emigrated to South Africa and may be a Robin MacTaggart born in 1941 and died in 1981.

Lanarkshire / Alexander Hall 1878-1960

« on: Sunday 23 August 20 20:41 BST (UK) »

I am trying to find information on Alexander Hall who was a fireman in Anderston but died in 1960. He was married to Margaret Gourlay in 1901 and later to Janet (Jessie) McCallum who died in 1963. any information would be greatly appreciated particularly if their place of burial could be found. I have been unable to find details of Margaret's death or any children from this first marriage.

Dumfriesshire / James Gordon

« on: Monday 27 July 20 17:22 BST (UK) »

I am trying to find an obituary or burial place of James Gordon, founder of the firm of Primrose and Gordon, solicitors, Dumfries. I understand that he also served as Provost , He apparently died as did his wife before his daughter Margaret married Thomas McKie in 1894. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated

Dumfriesshire / John McVicar and Margaret McKie

« on: Monday 22 June 20 23:26 BST (UK) »

I am trying to find the death and burial details of the above John McVicar and Margaret McKie who were married in Dumfries on the 16th August 1798 but have been unable to find any further details although there was a John McVicar who die from cholera in 1844 but cannot confirm the connection. Any help would be appreciated.

Midlothian / Thomas McKie

« on: Monday 20 April 20 19:54 BST (UK) »

I wonder if anyone can help me with information on the above. I know that he was born in Dumfries in 1830 and died in Edinburgh in 1908. He was an advocate and I have reason to believe that he was a poet and friend of William Morris. I think that he would be involved in philanthropic works but have not been able to trace these because of the library lockdown. I did find some connection with the Edinburgh Mission but no substantive information. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.