William Hay

[Caltha]

CaroleW - he was quite a famous footballer in his time, playing for Rangers, Partick Thistle and Queens Park, as well as some English sides.  His father was an eminent doctor in Glasgow.

[CaroleW]

Would the clubs not have details of his death, even if he wasn't playing for them at that time?

[Caltha]

Ie got some informatyion on his career in football, but nothing on his death.  I'm keen to esatblish what he actually did for a living.  He was obviously in sales, but it would be interesting to find out what line he was in and perhaps what company.  The search goes on.

[CaroleW]

Where does he fit into your FH?

[Caltha]

CaroleW - he doesnt!  I am the Club Historian at Rangers and I'm doing some research so that I can write a programme piece about him.

[Caltha]

CaroleW - Ive just established that he was an accountant in and eminent lawyers office in Glasgow.  Thanks for all your help.

D

[CaroleW]

That seems a big jump from his 1901 employment.  I think it may be as well to check that 1900 marriage against what you know of his parents as it may be the wrong person in Dumbarton

[Caltha]

ColC and CaroleW- Ive established that the William Hay at Donbank, North Erskine Park, Bearsden is not the same man I'm afraid.

[Caltha]

Ive discovered he became a farmer at Broadholm farmhouse by the 1911 census.