894. Andrew GLENDINNING
1OPR.
"1838 Feb 23d Baptd to Andrew Glendinning in Glendinning a son named Andrew Born 8th January."2Newspaper Announcement, Southland Times 30 Mar 1916.
"GLENDINNING. —At Riverton, on Saturday, March 25, 1916, Andrew Glendinning, of Mangapiri; aged 79 years. The funeral will leave the Hospital on Thursday. 30th inst, at 2 o'clock for the Riverton Cemetery. Friends please accept this (the only) intimation."3Newspaper Obituary, Otautau Standard 4 Apr 1916.
"ANDREW GLENDINNING
The end link of the chain connecting the present with the early history of the Waiau and Lakes District was snapped when Andrew Glendinning, of "Glendiarg," Mangapiri, or old Belmont, was gathered to his fathers last week, and laid to rest in the Riverton cemetery.
Andrew Glendinning was quite a remarkable man, although one of these quiet, retiring natures, seldom heard, but whose influence is widespread and for good. It is said of deceased, that he had not an enemy in the world, that those who had known him longest, and who had the most to do with him were his closest friends and admirers, that his genuineness, his honesty of purpose, and sterling integrity secured for him the abiding regard and admiration of all men having dealings with him. Andrew Glendinning was essentially a "shepherd," he liked the wide places of the earth, the hills and valleys and mountains, with the eternal heavens overhead. The more confined conditions of closer settlement and intensive farming never appealed to him; they did not appear to be wide and open enough, or to afford proper breathing space. The rugged expanses of the Takitimos, stretching from the swift-rolling Waiau to the snow-capped skyline were as his native heath, and a perpetual attraction to him.
Andrew Glendinning was a "Border man," hailing from Berwick on the Tweed, and came out to New Zealand when a young man of 24, arriving in the ship, "Robert Henderson, " from Greenock in 1862, having as shipmates the late James Blakie and Robert Grieve. His first work was as a shepherd on McMasters and Borrie's run in Canterbury. From there he came through to Southland with the first draft of sheep for stocking Castlerock Station, on behalf of the late Hon. Matthew Holmes. The sheep, it is interesting to note, were in charge of the late Mr T. L. Barnhill who was at that time a cadet under Mr Holmes. On delivery of the sheep, the deceased stayed on as shepherd till Mr Barnhill entered into partnership with the late Mr A. R. Hare in the Blackmount Run, when he transferred to that famous estate as head shepherd. Shortly afterwards Messrs Helder and Awdry bought Redcliffe Station, and Mr Glendinning joined them as head shepherd, a position he held for four years, thereafter entering the service of Messrs Ellis Bros, when the latter bought the Wairaki Station, and remaining with them till that property was "ent up," when he took up one of the small grazing runs cut out of the Belmont Estate, on which he resided till his death. "Glendiarg" has since been noted for the excellence of its stock, the annual surplus drafts of sheep being always keenly competed for in the Otautau yards.
Deceased’s wife pre-deceased him by 20 years, leaving behind her a memory of heroic and noble effort as a devoted wife and mother, a woman pioneer of the very best type, a true friend and neighbour, unselfish, cheerful, hospitable and of unbounded energy and enthusiasm.
Deceased is survived by a large family to mourn his loss; his sons are Andrew and William, both of Belmont, and Thomas, the youngest, who is a member, of the 14th Reinforcements and is now in camp at Trentham; the daughters are: Mrs Henry McLees, Belmont, Mrs Ralph Scott, Clifden, Mrs Wm. Templeton, Pahia, Mrs D. McCall, Mt. Burke, Wanaka, and Miss Ellen Glendinning, Christchurch.
The funeral services on Thursday, conducted by the Rev. A. Macdonald at the Riverton cemetery were attended by the representative Fathers of the Waiau and the Far West, among them Messrs D. McLaren, Eastern Bush, W. Bradley, Mangapiri, R. Beggs, Montevue, H. McLees, Sunnyside, James Macdonald, formerly of Waicola and now of Tuatapere, and many others. In the removal of Andrew Glendinning the Wairaki District has lost a noble pioneer, whose word was his bond - peace to his ashes."
1Newspaper Obituary, Otago Witness 1 Jul 1897.
"June 22. - By the death of Mrs Glendinning, wife of Mr Andrew Glendinning, of Bellmount, this district has lost one of its most respected residents. Although only a little over 40, Mrs Glendinning has been identified with the history of the Waiau for many years, and was looked on as one of the oldest identities. She was of remarkably fine physique, and the news of her illness and death came as a shock to all who knew her. Of a remarkably kind and genial nature, she was a friend to all, espaecially to those who were in need of assistance. Such a person is always invaluable in a sequestered district, and Mrs Glendinning's death will for a long time cause a void in the whole district."
895. Thomas GLENDINNING
1Statutory Index Scotland, Hawick 1930 789 153.
Age 84.2Confirmation of Estate.
"1930 GLENDINNING, Thomas, Police Constable, retired, 19 Oliver Crescent, Hawick, died 21 May 1930 at Hawick, testate. Confirmation Jedburgh, 4 June, to Margaret Jane Glendinning, Tweed Darner, 19 Oliver Crescent aforesaid, Executrix. Will dated 6 Nov 1929 recorded Jedburgh 4 June 1930. Value of Estate, £147:14: -."
1Statutory Index Scotland, Wilton 1868 810/00 0013.
Full date from FamilySearch.2Statutory Index Scotland, Hawick 1877 789 58.
Age 28
Surnames Patterson and Glendinning
Mother's maiden surname Frater.
2267. Margaret Jane GLENDINNING
1Statutory Index Scotland, Hawick 1873 789 24.
Mother's maiden surname Paterson.2Statutory Index Scotland, Hawick 1956 789 89.
Age 83.
1Statutory Index Scotland, Canongate 1878 685/3 294.
2Statutory Index Scotland, Hawick 1927 789 248.
Age 76
Surnames Russell and Glendinning
Mother's maiden surname Dodds.
2269. Jane GLENDINNING
1Statutory Index Scotland, Jedburgh 1880 792 163.
Mother's maiden surname Russell.
2270. Mary GLENDINNING
1Statutory Index Scotland, Jedburgh 1882 792 134.
Mother's maiden surname Russell.
2271. Janet GLENDINNING
1Statutory Index Scotland, Smailholm 1885 805 8.
Mother's maiden surname Russell.
896. William Thomson GLENDINNING
1Statutory Register Scotland.
Age 81
Informant William Scott his son-in-law.2Confirmation of Estate.
"1929 GLENDINNING, William, Monkinshaw, Garwald, Eskdalemuir, Langholm, died 24 Jun 1929 at same place, testate. Confirmation Dumfries, 19 Dec 1929, to Andrew Glendinning, Shepherd, Clints, Kirkton, Hawick, next of kin. Will dated 1 March 1924 recorded Dumfries 2 December 1929. Value of estate £189: 2; 6."3Gravestone Transcript.
"In memory of Dina Sneddon, beloved wife of William Glendinning, who died at Monkshaw 6th November 1916 aged 66 years. Also William Glendinning who died there 24th June 1929 aged 81 years."
1Statutory Register Scotland, Carsphairn 1872 860 9.
Record seen.2Statutory Index Scotland, Eskdalemuir 1916 824 2.
Age 65
Surnames Snedden and Glendinning
Mother's maiden surname Moffat
Full date and place from gravestone.
2276. Robina Mary Jane GLENDINNING
1Statutory Register Scotland, Ettrick 1890 774/B0 0013.
Record seen.2Statutory Index Scotland, Langholm 1961 839/ 9.
Age 70.3Gravestone Transcript, Eskdalenuir.
"In Loving Memory of Robina M J Gledinning, beloved wife of William E Scott, who died at Holmfoot, Wauchope, 4th February 1961 aged 70 years Also the above William E Scott died 22nd July 1967 aged 83 years."
1Statutory Index Scotland, Eskdalemuir 1925 824/00 0001.
2Statutory Index Scotland, Roberton, Roxburgh 1884 777 1.
3Statutory Index Scotland, Moffat, Dumfries 1967 842 20.
Age 83.4Gravestone Transcript, Eskdalenuir.
"In Loving Memory of Robina M J Gledinning, beloved wife of William E Scott, who died at Holmfoot, Wauchope, 4th February 1961 aged 70 years Also the above William E Scott died 22nd July 1967 aged 83 years."
901. William RITCHIE
1Statutory Register Scotland, d_RitchieWilliam72_1912WesterkirkDFS.jpg.
Age 72
Informant his daughter Lillias J Moffat of St Anns Kirktlebridge.2Newspaper Announcement, Hawick News 16 Aug 1912.
"Death at Bankfoot, Burnfoot, Westerkirk, on the 12th inst., William Ritchie, retired post runner, aged 72."
1England and Wales Index to BMD, Birmingham Q1 1864 6d 230.
2England and Wales Index to BMD, Aston Q2 1845 16 168.
3OPR.
"First name(s) Sarah Jane
Last name Staples
Gender Female
Birth year 1845
Birth place -
Baptism year 1845
Baptism date 14 Apr 1845
Place Birmingham
County Warwickshire
Country England
Father's first name(s) Elijah
Father's last name Staples
Mother's first name(s) Emma."4Statutory Index Scotland, Middlebie 1923.
Age 78
Indexed under Ritchie/Staples.
915. Elizabeth COWAN
1OPR, Castleton.
"James Cowan Police Officer Castleton and Alison Lees his wife had a Daughter born October 25th baptized by Rev A Barton Dec 9 1851 named Elizabeth."2Newspaper Announcement, Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser 5 Nov 1851.
"Birth at County Police Station, Newcastleton on 25 October 1851 a daughter Mrs James Cowan."
920. James COWAN
1Confirmation of Estate.
"1925 COWAN James, Mason, 31 Montagu Street, Newcastleton, died 29 June 1924 at Newcastleton, intestate. Confirmation Jedburgh, 1 May, to Janet Cavers or Cowan, 31 Montagu Street aforesaid, the relict. Value of Estate, £202: 15: 3."2Gravestone Transcript, Castleton.
"In memory of James Cowan died 29th June 1924. Janet Cavers his wife died 16th Jan 1947. Frank their son killed in Palestine 19th April 1917 and Alice their daughter died 20th June 1978."
1Newspaper Announcement, Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser 20 Jan 1886.
"Marriage at North Hermitage Square, Newcastleton on 12 January 1886 James Cowan, stonemason to Janet Cavers, daughter of James Cavers, coaler, Newcastleton."2Statutory Index Scotland, Hawick 1947.
Age 83.
2288. Jane COWAN
1Statutory Index Scotland, Castleton 1888 784 43.
Mother's maiden surname Caver.2Newspaper Announcement, Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser 7 Nov 1888.
"Birth At Newcastleton on the 24th ult., the wife of James Cowan, stone-mason, of a daughter."
2289. Frank COWAN
1Statutory Index Scotland, Castleton 1890 784 37.
Mother's maiden surname Cavers.2Newspaper Announcement, Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser 8 Oct 1890.
"Birth at Newcastleton, on the 14th ult., the wife of James Cowan, mason, of a son."3Commonwealth War Graves, www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/1644816/.
"In Memory of
Private Frank Cowan
200167, 1st/4th Bn., King's Own Scottish Borderers who died on 19 April 1917
Remembered with Honour
Jerusalem Memorial."
2290. Alice COWAN
1Statutory Index Scotland, Morningside, Edinburgh 1978 744/ 511.
Age 78.