black hill farm west calder

[lovelaj]

anyone any info history of this farm owned 1880's by john wilson. my greatgrandfather was a servant there.

[Thinlizy]

I am going into the West Lothian Family History Centre tomorrow I will have a look for you and speak to the archivist. T

[lovelaj]

hi thinlizzy that would be magic, thanks. my great grandads name was thomas stewart and he was working as servant on this farm 1881 when he was 15.
i',m going to dumfries next week to look up stewarts from kirkcudbrightshire

[Thinlizy]

At West Lothian Centre yesterday, West Calder was part of Midlothian in 19th century. The farm is still fully functional but its history will be in a Midlothian collection. The valuation rolls are held in the Central Library so will have a look when I am in next week. If you contact the Midlothian Local Studies Centre in Loanhead (details on their site - local.studies[at][/blue]midlothian.gov.uk ) They may be able to give you more. T
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[Skoosh]

Lizy,  where is the West Lothian Family History Centre?    Skoosh.

[Thinlizy]

 Skoosh Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7.00 - 9.00 pm from September to June in the West Lothian Library Headquarters at Connolly House, Blackburn

Website http://www.wlfhs.org.uk

[lovelaj]

thanks tl...i'll get in touch with them having trouble finding servant thomas after 1881 census.

[Skoosh]

Thanks Lizy!     Skoosh.