1OPR, Westerkirk and Castleton.
Castleton
"Westerkirk
1836 Decr 25th Baptized to Archibald Glendinning & Mary Doug..… Newcastleton a Son named John born 22nd Novr
Archibald Glendinning Joiner at Damhead in the Parish of Westerkirk and Mary Douglas his Wife had a son born at Castleton November 22nd baptized by the Rev A Barton Dec 30th 1836 and named John."
birth recorded in 2 parish records
b_GlendinningJohn1836Castleton.jpg.2Statutory Register Scotland.
Age 74
Died at Hope Trust Hospital, usual residence High Street, Langholm
Informant his brother-in-law John Fairley.3Statutory Register Scotland, Image on file m1869langholm9.jpg.
Witnesses Douglas Glendinning MD and Jane Crerar.4Newspaper Announcement, Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser 30 Jun 1869.
"Marriage at Holmhead, Langholm on 29 June 1869 John Glendinning, eldest son of Archibald Glendinning, Ironmonger, Langholm to Mary Crerar, daughter of Charles Crerar, gamekeeper - Rev J W Macturk."5Newspaper Announcement, Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser 6 Aug 1879.
"Mr John Glendinning having been appointed Agent to the Sun Life Office for LANGHOLM and its Vicinity, begs leave to inform the Public that he is prepared to receive propoals for Insurance on almost every description of property."6Newspaper, Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser 2 Feb 1885.
"John Glendinning agent for T & G Tweedie manure manufacturer."7Newspaper, Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser Dec 1889.
"Retail Miscellaneous Photo Christmas and New Year cards J Glendinning
Retail Miscellaneous New year cards, Langholm prints for sale J Glendinning, Langholm."8Newspaper Announcement, Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser Feb-Jun 1890.
"Sun Insurance Office (Fire) founded 1710
For further information apply to Mr John Glendinning, General Agent, Agent at Langholm."
1OPR.
"1846 When Born July 14 Mary Christian Lawful Daughter of Charles Crerar &."2Statutory Register Scotland, d_Glendinning_neeCrerarMaryChristina81_1928LangholmDFS.jpg.
Age 81
Died at 70 High Street, Langholm. Informant her son Walter Glendinning.3Newspaper Announcement, Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser - 20 Jun 1928 Deaths.
"GLENDINNING At Market Place Langholm on the 19th inst, Mary Christina Glendinning widow of John Glendinning, aged 81 years - Funeral at Staplegorton Churchyard on Thursday 21st inst at 2pm. Friends please accept this intimation and invitation."4Newspaper Announcement, The Scotsman 26 Jun 1928 Deaths.
"GLENDINNING - At Market Place, Langholm, on the 19th June, Mary Christina Glendinning, widow of John Glendinning, aged 81 years."5Gravestone.
"In loving memory of Mary Crerar widow of John Glendinning who died June 19th 1928 age 81 also John Glendinning son of above who died April 27th 1891 age 12."
10. William LAMBERT
1OPR, Selkirk 778 60 270 Frame 1420.
"James Lambert Farmer Yair and Jane Melrose his spouse had a child baptised by the Revd Andrew Lawson Minister of the U A Congregation Selkirk named William born 30th October 1835."2Statutory Register Scotland, St Giles Edinburgh 1912 685/4 443.
Age 76
Died at Edinburgh Infirmary. Usual residence 36 Hercus Loan, Musselburgh
Informant his daughter Jane at 30 Pitt Street.3Newspaper Announcement, The Scotsman 11 Apr 1912 Deaths.
"LAMBERT - At Edinburgh, on 10th inst., William Lambert, of 30 Pitt Street, and formerly of Langholm, in his 77th year. Funeral on Friday, 12th inst., to Inveresk Churchyard. Friends desirous of attending please meet cortege at New Stone Bridge, Musselburgh, at 3.30 PM."4Statutory Register Scotland, Selkirk 1860 778 25.
Witnesses Andrew Lambert and John Grant.5Newspaper, Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser 6 Oct 1880.
"Messrs Rutherford and Lambert, engineers, Langholm contractors for building new bridge in Langholm. The work throughout , has been performed in a most satisfactory manner."
11. Helen ANDERSON
1OPR, Traquair.
"1834 May 20th Born Helen daughter to Andrew Anderson Shepherd at Bold and Isobel Watson his spouse
1834 Born to Andrew Anderson in Bold, and Baptised on May 25th by Mr Campbell Minister."2Statutory Register Scotland, Gorbals 1893 644/12 295.
Age 57
Died at 17 Cumberland Street, Glasgow. Informant her husband William Lambert.3Newspaper Announcement, The Scotsman 22 Apr 1893 Deaths.
"At 17 Cumberland Street, Glasgow, on the 21st inst., Helen Anderson, wife of Wm. Lambert, engineer, late of Langholm. The only intimation."
Also Southern Reporter 27 Apr - same text.
1OPR, Inveresk.
"Dewar Duncan, Labourer & Janet Kennedy his Wife, their son John Farquharson born 2 June baptised 4 July 1830 Wit Alexander Colquhoun & John Colquhoun."2Statutory Register Scotland.
Age 76
Informant his daughter Margaret Dewar.3Newspaper Announcement, The Scotsman 22 Jan 1907 Deaths.
"DEWAR - At 66 Spring Gardens, Abbeyhill, Edinburgh, on 21st January, John Farquharson Dewar, naturalist and bird dealer, in his 77th year."4Newspaper Obituary.
"THE LATE MR JOHN F. DEWAR.-- Amongst naturalists in all parts of the kingdom the announcement of the death of Mr John Farquharson Dewar, bird dealer and naturalist, will be received with deep regret. Recognised as the oldest naturalist in Scotland, Mr Dewar was one of the vice-presidents of the Scottish National Cage Bird Society, and his services as a judge, particularly of Belgian fanoy canaries, were much sought after in all parts of the country. A native of Musselburgh, Mr Dewar started business as a dealer of British and foreign birds, and carried on a flourishing establishment, in which poultry also bore & considerable part. A survivor of the old Edinburgh and Leith Society, he was one of the originators of the present Edinburgh Ornithological Society fifty-five years ago On the occasion of his jubilee as a naturalist, Mr Dewar was presented with an illuminated address by the National Scottish Cage Bird Society's members and friends. Mr Dewar, who was twice married, is survived by a large grown-up family."5OPR, Inveresk.
"Deuar, John, Baker and Janet Forrest, daughter of James Forrest, both residing in this Parish, gave up their names for the Proclamation of banns on the 30th November 1849. Cautioners Duncan Deuar and James Forrest."
Banns read 30 Nov, according to birth record of daughter Ann in 1855, the marriage took place on 6 Dec 1849.6Newspaper, Scotsman 26 May 1873.
"Mr J F Dewar, Naturalist, 48 North Hanover Street, begs respectfully to inform his Friends and the Public that having been commissioned to visit the United States of America with a large Collection of British and Foreign Birds, he has sailed from this Country, and will be absent from Business for a period of Three Months. The Business will be conducted in the meantime by other Members of Mr D.’s Family, and all Orders entrusted to their care shall have the same attention as usual. Mr D expects to return about the end of August, with a large collection of American Birds."7Newspaper, Scotsman 3 Sep 1873.
"J F Dewar having just returned from America, has the following Birds in stock - American Mocking Bird; also the Brazilian Mocking Bird; very fine song. The Paradise, Whidah, Bunting, and Napoleon Bishop, and Singing Finches from Africa. Blue Mountain Lorries, Rose Cockatoo, Rosellas, Butchregards, Zebra Finches, from Australia. Aberdavats, Waxbills, Spicebird, Manikins, Javas, Cardinals, hundreds of others to choose. Goldfinches (Young), Linnets, Tame Squirrels, and every variety of Cages. 200 to choose from. 48 Hanover Square."8Newspaper, Edinburgh Evening News 27 Dec 1892.
"New Year Presents - John F Dewar has the finest stock of birds and cages ever offered for sale in Scotland; cages for drawing-room, parlour, and nursery.....
Only at John F Dewar's Bird Rooms, 48 Hanover Street; established 1855."9Newspaper, Edinburgh Evening News 28 Oct 1893.
"Canaries (Belgium) - My first importation this season, having imported these birds for over 30 years, and know all the breeders in that country...
To be had at John F Dewar's Bird Rooms, 48 Hanover Street;."
13. Janet "Jessie" Prat FORREST
1OPR, Inveresk.
"Forrest, James, Labourer & Jane White his Wife their daughter Janet born 24 Feb & baptised 25 March 1832 Wit Francis Forrest & John White."2Statutory Register Scotland.
Age 45
Died at Rosebank House, Broughton Road, Edinburgh.
Informant her husband John Farquharson Dewar.3Newspaper Announcement, The Scotsman 4 Oct 1877 Deaths.
"At Rosebank House, on the 2d inst., Jessie Forrest, beloved wife of J. F. Dewar, naturalist, Edinburgh, aged 45 years: deeply regretted. (American papers please copy)."
14. Henry MILNE
1OPR, b_MilneHenry1834StCuthberts.jpg.
"St Cuthberts 1834
William Mill Carter No 7 Newport Street and Mary Robertson his Spouse had a Son born on the Twenty fourth June Current Named Henry."2Statutory Register Scotland.
Age 61
Died at 17 Brougham Street, Edinburgh. Informant his son Robert.3Newspaper Announcement, The Scotsman 15 Feb 1895 Deaths.
"MILNE - At 17 Brougham Street, on the 13th inst., Henry Milne, for upwards of 40 years with Messrs T. & J. Bernard, brewers, Edinburgh. Funeral tomorrow (Saturday, 16th inst.), at 3.45 P.M. to Newington Cemetery. Friends please accept this invitation."4Statutory Register Scotland, Image on file m1864canongate188.jpg.
Witnesses Robert Milne and Randall Dallas.
15. Isabella DALLAS
1OPR, Thurso, Caithness.
"6 Aug 1833 Isabella l d of Lachlan Dallas, Sadler in Town by Agnes Graham Wt Mrs Cowper & Alex Murdoch, sadler there (born 1st Jun 1833)."2Statutory Register Scotland.
Age 63
Died at 10 Brougham Street, Edinburgh. Informant her son Robert Milne.3Newspaper Announcement, The Scotsman 22 Jun 1896 Deaths.
"MILNE - At 17 Brougham Street, on the 25th inst., Isabella Dallas, widow of the late Henry Milne. Funeral on Monday, the 22d, at 4 P.M. Friends please accept this intimation and invitation."