Thanks for that Gadget
There is a story attached to Richard Jamieson of Holm of Daltallochan Farm, Carsphairn. He was a wealthy farmer when he married Jessie Roan (my wife's great aunt) in 1862. He died tragically by drowning in 1869 having fathered 6 children
He was in his fifties when he married his 23 year old bride Shock, horror what have the Parish Records got to say about it?
On his way back from Dalmellington where he had hired a ploughman for the farm his horse apparently spooked - it was a stormy December night - and he fell into the river and was washed away. Poor pony stood all night in the freezing water unable to get out and was found the next day. trapped by a trap would sum it up!
Richard's body was not found until 4 months later miles downstream
His wallet and papers were intact so the poor ploughman he had sacked was absolved of foul play charges.
Jessie (Janet) ran the farm for a further 7 years before retiring to the house he had built for her in the village of Carsphairn nearby.
It's a sad but memorable story which the Carsphairn Heritage Centre group had recorded and published.
If you are ever passing pop in and see their displays, you'll be made most welcome.
Russell
