William McKie

[Hannahville]

I am trying to find out some information on William McKie ( 1772-1838)  He was born at Terreglestown in 1772 and died in Dumfries in 1838. He was Provost from 1827-1829 and is described as a manufacturer at this marriage in 1814. I am anxious to discover what in fact he manufactured as his son William is described as being a manufacturer in Hawick and I wondered if this was the same business. I believe he lived at Moat House in Townhead Street ( Now Academy Street)  at the time of his death. The house was later demolished in the 1960's and a gym hall built in its place for the use of the adjoining school

[*Sandra*]

Find A Grave extensive manufacturer and commission agent.

William McKie - 1772 Terreglestown, Dumfries and Galloway - 30 May 1838 -    
St Michael's Churchyard Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway.

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/158143092/william-mckie

Sandra

[Forfarian]

A manufacturer is often a weaver, or someone who employed weavers.

[Hannahville]

Thanks for your reply. I think that William was engaged in the Woollen Industry although I have to date no definite proof. I have also been unable to find out where his daughter Mary died. Although her death is recorded as 5th February 1844 it does no appear to have taken place in Dumfries as it is not in the Scottish People record. any information on this would be most welcome

[Gadget]

Hi Hannah

I think you;ll find that she's recorded by following  the link that Sandra gave:

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/185327352/mary-mckie


Gadget

[Gadget]

Until 1855, the death/burial records in Scotland were very patchy. Because of this we often have to rely on Monumental Inscriptions, which is  the link that I gave above.

Gadget


See https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/socialpolitical/research/economicsocialhistory/historymedicine/scottishwayofbirthanddeath/death/

[Rosinish]

Not sure if this is of any help but if you google "manufacturers dumfries 1750 - 1850" it may be worth a look through although I didn't see anything to do with wool.

Annie

[Rosinish]

William McKie ( 1772-1838)  He was born at Terreglestown in 1772 and died in Dumfries in 1838. Provost from 1827-1829 and is described as a manufacturer in 1814.
I believe he lived at Moat House in Townhead Street ( Now Academy Street)  at the time of his death.

https://www.oldscottish.com/dumfries-st-michaels.html

From the above if it's any help, in 1834 (4 yrs prior to death)...

"William Mckie late provost English Street"

Annie