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Hi

I'm researching the Glasgow connections of an Irish musician called Michael Gorman 1895-1970.

I'm particularly interested in the place where Michael was born and where his father, John Gorman, lived and worked. It's called Blackhill Farm and is off Blackhill Road in Cadder. It's still there but the period I'm interested in is 1892-1905. I've found a valuation roll for 1895 where John is listed as living on site. The Gormans moved frequently for work during this period, often travelling between Sligo and Glasgow.

I'd like to find any records, plans or photographs of Blackhill Farm during this period. It was owned by Alexander Young and run by tenants called Imrie, a family of farmers.

Has anyone any tip on where I might find information about the farm at this time?

Thanks

Sarah

Hi

I'm guessing you might have come across this already but here is a good resource if not:
http://www.islandregister.com/yankeegale.html

Having researched my ancestor's link to a whaling ship disaster, I found local newspapers to be a great help in terms of giving details of the ship. However, I was lucky that my man was a Captain. However, you may find details about your ancestor in the smaller local papers that might want to connect their community to a bigger story.

The manifest and the log book for my ship disappeared. Whether due to the wreckage or later on, I have no idea. But, they would not be a priority to save in a crisis.

Good luck with your search.

Sarah

I've just watched it on catch up and also really enjoyed it.

I liked the going into detail about Hugh and Helen's life together. Like some other people, I also wondered if Helen had a breakdown, perhaps severe Post Natal Depression or was ill following complications from childbirth. It would certainly explain why only the baby had been taken away from her siblings.

It was quite amazing that, when she came out of Central Station, nobody shouted out "Awright, Lulu, hen! Gonnae gie's a song?" And she ditched the tinted reading glasses after realising there was no sun to block out in Glasgow.

Sarah

hi 

would that also be known as the north links school ?

http://www.montrosesociety.co.uk/Past%20And%20Present.pdf

see page 31

ev

Thanks Ev for posting this.
My 3xGt Grandfather, Michael Allen, was proprietor of The Black Horse inn from the late 1860s to early 1880s. He moved there after he retired from his job as gamekeeper at Inglismaldie estate. He would have lived in the older building as I believe it burned down after his tenure (not during!).
Have you any idea of the date of the older photo on Page 25?
Sarah