Hi,
Alexander Maclagan (1855-1930) was my 1st cousin 4x removed. I have been doing some research into him and his family.
From looking at historical newspapers and census records he owned his own studio on Bank Street, Galashiels in 1889, and 1890 based on advertisements I've found. One of the advertisements says he was an operator with Mr J Clapperton, Bridge Street. His studio on Bank Street was previously owned by a Mr Menzies.
He was born in Edinburgh to Thomas Maclagan - music hall singer, dancer and comedian and Ann Kyles.
He lived in Glasgow and is listed as a photographer on the 1881 census. In the 1891 and subsequent census records he is living at various address in Galashiels. Until 1911 and 1921 when he seems to have had quite a change of career. He is then listed as working as a "wool mill man" and 'woollen press man".
Hope this helps. I have been looking to see if any of his carte de visite are available to purchase online but sadly haven't been able to find anything. I do have a lot of information regarding his family if anyone out there is interested.
