The name "Thirlow" or Thurlow Fraser

[Garthkh]

Very interesting to think that Thurlow possibly took over the Denburn Mill. I would love to find some records that show this.  I am in touch now with the present owner of the old Mill who has no history of the place, but fell in love with it.  The building has been modified on the outside a bit but still looks much the same. It's her residence now. She says she will be in touch with me again soon with more photos.
History unfolds slowly - but it's so interesting.

[Forfarian]

I took a look at the Valaution Rolls at www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk

In 1885 the proprietor of Denburn Mill was William McKay and Thurlow Fraser was the occupier in a house there belonging to William McKay. In 1895 the proprietor was still William McKay but someone else was in the tied house.

Not surprising really, as Thurlow died in 1889. His death certificate describes him as a miller journeyman so no, he didn't make it to being his own master, and my presumption was incorrect.

[jmodgling]

Thank you! I truly appreciate this great information.

[jmodgling]

I'm not sure that Alexander Fraser would have been related to the Saltoun Frasers though as "he died on 18 August 1853 at age 68, without issue" ( http://thepeerage.com/p3085.htm ).

Added - there's this tree on Family Search: not sure of the accuracy.
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.2.1/MNG7-46X

Other info suggests that she was the illegitimate daughter of the first Baron Thurlow http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Thurlow,_1st_Baron_Thurlow and http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Thurlow,_Edward_%281731-1806%29_%28DNB00%29

When you are referring to the Alexander Fraser above, are you saying he is our Alexander FRASER who married Christina BURNET, parents of Thurlow FRASER?

[Forfarian]

Hmm. Interesting tree of Catherine Thurlow.

It suggests that Catherine Thurlow was born about 1761, and that she married Alexander Fraser in 1815. If that is true, it's no wonder there were no children.

And it suggests that she was 24 years older than her husband. Not impossible, of course, but pretty unusual.