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Angus (Forfarshire) / Re: JAMES MATHER, ARCHITECT, MONTROSE
« on: Saturday 17 December 11 02:46 GMT (UK) »
Hi,
I wasn't aware of the British Newspapers site you sent....this one and the one you sent regarding the Sexton Library are real keepers. I will deal with these sites after the holidays. I have been on other Ottawa architectural and heritage sites but not the one you mentioned. The Sexton Library site gives more information on James Mather as well a picture of his brother, John, a noted lumberman/businessman in this city. I have been searching for a picture of John for ages and now I have it! There are also some great pictures of Laurier House and Munross. By the way, I was in contact with a gentleman from Ottawa Heritage who told me that the name, Munross, was named after Montrose. Robbie Burns apparently referred to Montrose as his "beloved Munross". Of course, their Scottish brogues had a great deal to do with the spelling and pronounciation of this name.
Thanks for all your help on my behalf. I really appreciate it. Oh, the maps showing Usan and Ferryden are great. Ferryden is where the bulk of my husband's ancestors were born.
Merry Christmas to you and yours and a Happy and Healthy New Year to you!
Dorothy
I wasn't aware of the British Newspapers site you sent....this one and the one you sent regarding the Sexton Library are real keepers. I will deal with these sites after the holidays. I have been on other Ottawa architectural and heritage sites but not the one you mentioned. The Sexton Library site gives more information on James Mather as well a picture of his brother, John, a noted lumberman/businessman in this city. I have been searching for a picture of John for ages and now I have it! There are also some great pictures of Laurier House and Munross. By the way, I was in contact with a gentleman from Ottawa Heritage who told me that the name, Munross, was named after Montrose. Robbie Burns apparently referred to Montrose as his "beloved Munross". Of course, their Scottish brogues had a great deal to do with the spelling and pronounciation of this name.
Thanks for all your help on my behalf. I really appreciate it. Oh, the maps showing Usan and Ferryden are great. Ferryden is where the bulk of my husband's ancestors were born.
Merry Christmas to you and yours and a Happy and Healthy New Year to you!
Dorothy