124. Elisabeth Beattie GLENDINNING
1OPR.
"Langholm -
1843 born June 27 Elizabeth lawful daughter of Archd Glendining and Mary Douglas his Spouse baptized July 9."2Gravestone Transcript.
"Wauchope Cemetery, Langholm -
In memory of Robert Dick MB LRCSE of Kinross, Born at Dundee 16th October 1846, died at Langholm 23 June 1872
and Mary Margaret Douglas his daughter born 29th November 1871 died at Malta 25th April 1872 also Elizabeth Glendinning wife of the above who died 21st Nove. 1921 aged 78 years."
1Newspaper Announcement, Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser 28 Dec 1870.
"Marriage at High Street, Langholm on 27 December 1870 Robert Dick, BM, LRCSE, Kinross to Elizabeth Glendinning, eldest daughter Archibald Glendinning, ironmonger, Langholm - Rev James Somerville, MA, BD, Free Church."2Newspaper Announcement.
"Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser - 26 Jun 1872
At High Street here on the 23d inst Robert Dick M.B.; LRCSE, late of Kinross."3Statutory Record GRO Scotland, Langholm 1872/44.
4Gravestone Transcript, Wauchope Cemetery, Langholm.
"In memory of Robert Dick MB LRCSE of Kinross, Born at Dundee 16th October 1846, died at Langholm 23 June 1872 and Mary Margaret Douglas his daughter born 29th November 1871 died at Malta 25th April 1872 also Elizabeth Glendinning wife of the above who died 21st Nove. 1921 aged 78 years."
282. Mary Margaret Douglas DICK
1Newspaper Announcement, Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser 8 May 1872.
"Death of Mary Margaret Douglas Dick, daughter of Dr Dick, late of Kinross at Valetta, Malta on 25 April 1872, infant."2Gravestone Transcript.
"Wauchope Cemetery, Langholm -
In memory of Robert Dick MB LRCSE of Kinross, Born at Dundee 16th October 1846, died at Langholm 23 June 1872
and Mary Margaret Douglas his daughter born 29th November 1871 died at Malta 25th April 1872 also Elizabeth Glendinning wife of the above who died 21st Nove. 1921 aged 78 years."
125. Janet Borthwick GLENDINNING
1OPR.
"Langholm -
1846 born January 10 Janet Lawful Daughter of Archd Glendining and Mary Douglas H. S. baptized 25 January 1846."2Confirmation of Estate.
"1892 BALFOUR, Janet Borthwick Glendinning or. 8 July.- Confirmation of Janet Borthwick Glendinning or Balfour, wife of John Baird Balfour, Merchant, Langholm, County of Dumfries, who died 25 February 1892, at Langholm aforesaid, intestate, granted at Dumfries, to the said John Baird Balfour, Executor dative qua husband. Value of Estate, £100."3Gravestone Transcript.
"Kirk Wynd Cemetery, Langholm -
In memory of Mary Helen, daughter of Archibald Glendinning and Mary Douglas, who died 17th May, 1854 aged 4 months also Douglas Glendinning MDLRCSE their son who died at Albion House, Bingley, Yorkshire 12th January 1871 aged 29 years. Also the above Archibald Glendinning born at Effgill, Westerkirk 31st August 1811 died at Langholm 25th Jan 1888 also Mary Douglas his wife who died 11th July 1891 aged 74 years also Janet Borthwick Glendinning their daughter who died at Langholm 25th February 1892 aged 46 years interred in Staplegordon Churchyard."
1Statutory Record GRO Scotland, 1911_839_34.
On file.2Newspaper Announcement.
"Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser -
12 Jul 1911 Balfour At Market Place here on the 7th inst John B Balfour, merchant aged 68 years."3Newspaper Obituary.
"Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser - 12 July 1911
Death of Mr J. B. Balfour
We regret to announce the death of Mr J. B. Balfour, merchant, who passed away on Friday forenoon last, after a long and painful illness. As a young man Mr Balfour came from Jedburgh to take up the business that has been with the exception of a short interval since associated with his name. His health failing in those early years he embarked in a sailing ship for the Cape, and after spending sone time on shore proceeded on a voyage to New Zealand and Australia, returning home after an absence of nearly two years, completely restored. The business being again transferred to him he resumed his connection with the town, which until his death was unbroken. He entered into the public life of the town, being for many years associated with the Police Commissioners. He also took a deep interest in educational matters, and was over and over again returned as a member of the School Board, being appointed to several of its committees, and ever manifesting insight and ability in the concerns of our Academy and Schools. Other local interests also claimed his time and competency, notably his captaincy of the Fire Brigade for many years. An enthusiastic bowler he was secretary of the Old Town Bowling Club, and did much on its behalf, actively interested in its welfare and ever eager to record its success in matches and tournaments. As a mark of respect the green was closed for play on Friday and Saturday. He was an ardent student of horticulture, and for very many years held the important position as President of Langholm Horticultural Society. As an honorary member of Langholm Football Club, Mr Balfour took a keen interest in its affairs, and had the honour of opening the Club's new field at Milntown when play was transferred from the Castleholm. Music too was his passion. Gifted with a deep rich bass voice, he was ever willing to dedicate his musical abilities to public service. The local Town Band was for many years trained by him without fee or reward. In his earlier years he was leader of Psalmody in the North U.P. Church, and in recognition of his services there he received a handsome gold watch. His Glee Party was much sought after in the outlying districts as well as in the immediate neighbourhood. He also trained the choir in the Episcopal Church, of whose communion he was a member. His interests in public life were varied in their nature, and whatever he undertook he did with all the concentrated energy of his manhood. In all the varied organisations he was esteemed, respected, and honoured for unswerving fidelity to his convictions of right. Honesty and uprightness and integrity were the characteristics that impressed themselves on all who were associated with him in either public or private life. A moral earnestness and a deep religiousness underlay all his activities; benevolence, sympathy, and kindly deeds expressed the virtues of his heart. His last illness was fought with much acute suffering, but he bore it with an unmurmering patience that many may emulate yet few excel.
The funeral took place to Staplegordon Churchyard on Monday. Langholm Town Band headed the funeral procession from the Market Place, playing the Dead March in "Saul." The cortege was followed by a large representation of townspeople, and a short service was held in the Episcopal Chapel.
There were several beautiful wreaths, one of which was given by the members of Langholm Old Bowling Club, another by members of the Episcopal Chapel choir, and others by relatives and friends."4Confirmation of Estate.
"1911 BALFOUR, John Baird, Merchant, Langholm, died 7 July 1911, at Langholm, testate. Confirmation granted at Dumfries 24 August to George Balfour, Merchant Jedburgh and John Fairley Bank Acct Langholm, Executors nominated in Will or Deed, dated 17 July 1889, and Deed of Assumption, dated 11 July 1911, and recorded in Court Books of Commissariot of Dumfries, 23 August 1911. Value of Estate £2,330.11.1."
283. Mary Douglas BALFOUR
1English Index to BMD, Totnes 1880 5b 172.
Birth registered in Totnes, though later records say born Paignton.
1Statutory Record GRO Scotland, St Bernard, Edinburgh 1921/685/01/8.
128. Mary Helen Douglas GLENDINNING
1Statutory Record GRO Scotland.
"Langholm -
Mary Helen D Glendinning b 1 Oct 1855 Market Place Langholm father Archibald Glendinning, Ironmonger 44 years old b Effgill, Westerkirk married 1835 Keir, Castleton 3 boys, 2 girls living 1 girl deceased mother Mary Douglas, her 7th child 38yrs old b New Castleton."2Newspaper Announcement, Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser 3 Oct 1855.
"Birth at Langholm on 1 October 1855 a daughter. Wife of Archibald Glendinning."3Statutory Record GRO Scotland, Langholm 1922/839/14.
Informant her husband John Fairley.4Newspaper Obituary, Feb 1922.
"FAIRLEY - At Arkinholm Terrace here, on the 23rd ult, Mary Helen Douglas, wife of John Fairley, and youngest daughter of the late Archibald Glendinning, ironmonger, Langholm."5Confirmation of Estate, 1922.
"FAIRLEY, Mary Helen Douglas Glendinning or, wife of John Fairley, Arkinholm Terrace, Langholm, Dumfries, died 23 February 1922 at same place, testate. Confirmation Dumfries, 27 March, to John Fairley and Isabella Turnbull Fergusson Fairley, Arkinholm Terrace aforesaid, Executors. Will dated 2 November 1920 recorded Dumfries 27 March 1922. Value of Estate, £1475: 4: 7."
1Statutory Record GRO Scotland, Langholm 1930/839/8.
Informant Walter Glendinning, his late wife's nephew.2Newspaper Announcement, Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser - 19 Feb 1930.
"FAIRLEY At Arkinholm Terrace Langholm (suddenly) on the 15th inst, John Fairley, retired bank accountant, aged 76 years."3Newspaper Obituary, Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser - 19 Feb 1930.
"Sudden Death of Mr John Fairley
The death occurred suddenly on Saturday night of Mr John Fairley, retired bank accountant, Arkinholm Terrace. Mr Fairley was walking home up the Kirkwynd in the early evening, and when near to the E.U. Church, he collapsed, and fell heavily on the roadway. He was stunned and badly cut on the face. Help was quickly procured, and he was carried into the house of Mr Milligan. After being attended there, he was removed home later, but died about 11 o'clock. Mr Fairley was a native of Edinburgh. He left there at the age of 14, going to Galashiels, where he served his apprenticeship to the banking profession, and came to Langholm 58 years ago to take up the post in the National Bank. He retired from the bank a few years ago, but he had yet active work to interest him, as he has been secretary of Langholm Gas Company for well-nigh 50 years. Until his retirement from the bank, Mr Fairley was not closely identified with public affairs. He, however, offered himself for election to Langholm Town Council and became a member, later being elevated to the Bench in the position of a Bailie. Bowling was his chief recreation, and he was the oldest member of Langholm Old Club, which he joined immediately he came to Langholm, and when the green was on part of the ground which the Hope Hospital now occupies. He was also one of the presidents of the Club. Mr Fairley was 76 years of age, and was predeceased by his wife a few years ago. He leaves behind him a family of five daughters, four of whom are married; his two sons being killed in the war. A man of ready wit and genial character, and of generous-hearted nature, Mr Fairley was a great favourite in the community. By his own wish, the funeral to Staplegordon yesterday was private."4Confirmation of Estate, 1930.
"FAIRLEY, John, Bank Accountant, retired, Arkinholm Terrace, Langholm, died 15 February 1930 at Langholm, testate. Confirmation Dumfries, 1 May, to Andrew Wemyss Ritchie, Chemist, 200 High Street, Montrose, and George Bentham Jamieson, Officer of Customs & Excise, 11 Links Avenue there, Executors. Will dated 19 March 1928 recorded Dumfries 1 May 1930. Value of Estate, £1080: 2: 1."
288. Mungo FAIRLEY
1Newspaper Obituary.
"Dumfries & Galloway Standard 23 Dec 1916 -
LANGHOLM MEN KILLED -
Definite news has now been received by Mr J Fairley, bank accountant, Langholm, that his son, Private A. Fairley, Canadians, has been killed in action. He has been reported missing since September 7. He was 34 years of age, and was in business for himself as an ironmonger in Langholm. Mr Fairley's other son, Sergeant M Fairley, Border Regiment, died of wounds on July 5."2Confirmation of Estate.
"1916 FAIRLEY, Mungo, Arkinholm Terrace, Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Sergt., 8th Border regiment, died 5 July 1916, at No 44 Casualty Clearing Station, France, intestate. Confirmation granted at Dumfries, 6 December to John Fairley, Bank Accountant, Arkinholm Terrace aforesaid, Executor dative qua father. Value of Estate, £199.3.6."3Commonwealth War Graves, http://www.cwgc.org/search/certificate.aspx?casualty=511185.
289. Archibald Glendinning FAIRLEY
1Newspaper Obituary.
"Dumfries & Galloway Standard 23 Dec 1916 -
LANGHOLM MEN KILLED -
Definite news has now been received by Mr J Fairley, bank accountant, Langholm, that his son, Private A. Fairley, Canadians, has been killed in action. He has been reported missing since September 7. He was 34 years of age, and was in business for himself as an ironmonger in Langholm. Mr Fairley's other son, Sergeant M Fairley, Border Regiment, died of wounds on July 5."2Commonwealth War Graves, http://www.cwgc.org/search/certificate.aspx?casualty=608635.
1Statutory Record GRO Scotland, Langholm 1908/15.
292. Isabella Turnbull Fergusson FAIRLEY
1Statutory Record GRO Scotland, Montrose 1938/312/161.
Informant George Benthem Jamieson her brother-in-law.2Confirmation of Estate, 1938.
"FAIRLEY, Isabella Turnbull Fergusson, 14 Union Place, Montrose, died 13 October 1938 at Montrose, intestate. Confirmation Forfar, 31 December, to Grace Mitchell Fairley or Jamieson, 14 Union Place aforesaid, her sister, next of kin. Value of Estate, £2379: 4: -."
151. Douglas SCOTT
1Confirmation of Estate.
"1889 SCOTT Douglas. 20 September.- Confirmation of Douglas Scott, Commission Agent, sometime of 2 Mentone Avenue, Portobello, afterwards at Ashleigh Villa, Willowbrae, Edinburgh, who died 9 May 1889, at Ashleigh Villa aforesaid, intestate, granted at Edinburgh, to Mary Ann Mackay or Scott, Ashleigh Villa aforesaid, Executrix dative qua relict. Value of Estate, £367, 14s. 6d.
Eik 17 October 1901
1901 SCOTT Douglas, Commission Agent, sometime of 2 Mentone Avenue, Portobello, thereafter at Ashleigh Villa, Willowbrae, Edinburgh, died 9 May 1889, at Ashleigh Villa aforesaid, intestate. Eik to Confirmation granted at Edinburgh, 17 October, to Mary Ann Mackay or Scott, Ashleigh Villa aforesaid, Executrix dative qua relict. Value of Additional Estate, £20. Original Confirmation granted 20 September 1889."
156. Janet Douglas DUNCAN
1English Index to BMD.
Died aged 81.
313. Ethel Adams SARGENT
1English Index to BMD, Vol 2b 96.
314. Duncan SARGENT
1English Index to BMD, Vol 5b 154.
157. Dr Charles Edward DOUGLAS T.D.. LL.D., M.D., F.R.C.S.E.
1Newspaper Obituary, Scotsman 29 Dec 1943.
"Late Dr C. E. Douglas
50 Year in Medical Practice
The death occurred yesterday at his home at 18 Queen's Gardens, St Andrews, of Dr Charles Edward Douglas, T.D., LL.D., M.D., F.R.C.S.E.
Dr Douglas was born in India on December 29, 1855, and was the son of the late Col. Walter Douglas, Madras Staff Corps. He was educated at the Collegiate School and University of Edinburgh, and in his student days took keen interest in sport, distinguishing himself as an athlete. After working in hospitals in Edinburgh and abroad for three years, Dr Douglas went to Cupar, where for 47 years he was in medical practice, being M.O.H. in the town for 40 years. He was founder and for 45 years secretary of Fife County Medical Association, while he had been a member of Council of the B.M.A. for 12 years and served on many of its committees.
Dr Douglas, an enthusiastic volunteer, served in two wars, and held the rank of Lieut.-Colonel. In the Boer War he was attached as M.O. to the 1st Batt. Worcestershre Regiment, and in the Great War he served at the 51st (Highland) Division headquarters and was in command of a casualty station.
On his retirement in 1927, when he celebrated the jubilee of his entry on general practice, Dr Douglas received the degree of LL.D. from Edinburgh University. He went to reside in St Andrews, where he took a deep interest in the history of the town. He was local sectretary of the Overseas League, and was clerk of the vestry of St Andrew's Episcopal Church for some years. His wife died four years ago, and he is survived by two daughters, one of whom is in practice as a doctor in St Andrews."2Newspaper Announcement, Scotsman 30 & 31 Dec 1943.
"30 Dec 1943
DOUGLAS At 18 Queen's Gardens, St Andrews, on 28th December 1943, the eve of his 88th birthday, CHARLES EDWARD DOUGLAS, T.D., LL.D., M.D., F.R.C.S.E. Service in St Andrew's Episcopal Church today (Thursday), 30th December, at 2 p.m. Cremation thereafter private (No flowers.)
31 Dec 1943
DOUGLAS At 18 Queen's Gardens, St Andrews, on 28th December 1943, the eve of his 88th birthday, CHARLES EDWARD DOUGLAS, T.D., LL.D., M.D., F.R.C.S.E. Cremation service today (Friday), Warriston Crematorium, Edinburgh, 1 p.m. All friends invited."3Confirmation of Estate.
"1944 DOUGLAS Charles Edward, M.D., LL.D., (otherwise Lieutenant Colonel Charles Edward Douglas), c/o Glyn Mills & Co., Holt’s Branch, 3 Whitehall Place, London sometime of Winthank House, Cupar, and late of 18 Queen’s Gardens, St. Andrews, died 28 December 1943 at St. Andrews, testate. Confirmation Cupar, 16 March, to Mary Katherine Dorothy Douglas, M.B., 5 St. Mary’s Place, St. Andrews, his daughter, and David Macquorn Rankine Crichton, M.B., Burgh House, Maryhill, Glasgow, Executors. Will dated 11 September 1942 recorded with another writ Cupar 10 March 1944. Value of Estate, £14,188: 5: 9."
1English Index to BMD, Chelsea 1882 1a 584.
2Newspaper Announcement, Scotsman 18 Oct 1939 Deaths.
"DOUGLAS At 18 Queen's Gardens St Andrews on 17th October 1939, Euphemia Elisabeth Mackie beloved wife of Doctor Charles E Douglas, in her 80th year. Memorial service in St Andrews Episcopal Church on Thursday 19th October at 11 o'clock. Funeral thereafter private."3Confirmation of Estate.
"1939 DOUGLAS Euphemia Elizabeth Mackie or, sometime of Winthank House, Cupar, Fife, late of 18 Queen’s Gardens, St. Andrews, Fife, died 17 October 1939 at St. Andrews, testate. Confirmation Cupar, 30 November, to Charles Edward Douglas, M.D., LL.D., 18 Queen’s Gardens aforesaid, her husband, Executor. Will dated 18 July 1928 recorded Cupar 27 November 1939. Value of Estate, £682: -: 4."
315. Dr Mary Katherine Dorothy DOUGLAS O.B.E. M.B., CH.B.
1Newspaper Announcement, Scotsman 30 Nov 1885 p8 Births.
"At ?? Bonnygate, Cupar Fife, on the 28th inst., the wife of C Douglas M.D., Edinr., of a daughter."2Gravestone, Dean Churchyard.
"Jean Margaret Douglas R.A. Oxon Fille de Lenglise Prioress Monastere de la Vigne 1944-46 born at Cupar 25th April 1888 died at Bruges 29th March 1955 in the 27th year of her profession RIP and of Mary Katherine Dorothy Douglas, O.B.E. M.B. Ch.B. elder daughter of C.E. Douglas M.D. LL.D., born at Cupar Fife 28th November 1885 died 19th October 1964 for 31 years in practice at St Andrews."
1Newspaper Announcement, Scotsman 27 Apr 1888 p8 Births.
"At Winthank House, Cupar Fife, on the 25th inst., the wife of Charles Edward Douglas, M.D., of a daughter."2Confirmation of Estate.
"1955 DOUGLAS Jean Margaret, sometime of Winthank, Cupar, late of the Beguinage, Princier de la Vigne, Bruges, Belgium, a native of Scotland, died 29 March 1955 at Bruges, testate. Confirmation Edinburgh, 21 June, to Mary Katherine Dorothy Douglas, M.B., 5 St Mary’s Place, St. Andrews, Executor nominate. Will dated 26 September 1930 recorded Edinburgh 14 June. Estate, £1809: 6: 4."
1Newspaper Announcement, Scotsman 11 Nov 1871 p8 Marriages.
"At 31 Prince Albert Buildings, on the 9th inst, by the Rev Robert Gemmel, JAMES B MURRAY, grocer and spirit merchant, 3 Dumbledykes Road, to VIOLET daughter of Mr WILLIAM TELFER."