Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558)

FALKIRK ARCHIVES

Estate, Family and Personal Papers Finding Aid (G-L)

Falkirk Archives holds the records of a number of local estates, families and individuals. All have a close connection with the area. Some records have been collected as examples of typical local material, such as ration books and school certificates

In this finding aid you will find a list of the records we hold arranged by the name of the estate, family or individual. Each list has a brief introduction to the estate, family or individual, giving some information on their history and their connection with the Falkirk area.

You can also search the collections through the website Collections Browser.

There are leaflets available which give an introduction to the sources in the Archives for the study of local industrial history, local social history and family history. There are also a number of educational topic source lists which can be consulted by researchers.

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Andrew Ganly personal papers

Andrew Ganly was a pupil at Comely Park School and served in the Army in the First World War.

Reference Date Description No A1325.001 1912 Certificate in Book-keeping awarded to Andrew Ganly, pupil at Comely Park School A1325.002 1912 Certificate in Book-keeping awarded to Andrew Ganly, pupil at Comely Park School A1325.003 1913 Certificate in Book-keeping awarded to Andrew Ganly by the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts Manufactures and Commerce under Falkirk School Board. Commercial Examination - Intermediate Stage A1325.004 1914 Certificate in Book-keeping awarded to Andrew Ganly by the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts Manufactures and Commerce under Falkirk School Board. Commercial Examination - Intermediate Stage A1325.005 1914 Certificate in Shorthand awarded to Andrew Ganly by the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts Manufactures and Commerce under Falkirk School Board. Commercial Examination - Intermediate Stage A1325.006 Dec Certificate, Graduate Examination, awarded to Andrew 1914 Ganly by the College to Violinists Ltd of London A1325.007 1919 Certificate presented by the Citizens of Falkirk to Private Andrew Ganly A2035.001 Circa Commemorative certificate for service in the First World 1919 War. Presented to Private Andrew Ganly of the Royal Highlanders

Photographs

P43602 Circa Andrew Ganly of the Royal Highlanders in uniform. On the 1918 reverse is written “To my sister Jean, from Andrew with love, March 31st 1918”. P43603 Circa Two soldiers in uniform. Andrew Ganly of the Royal 1918 Highlanders is on the right.

William Gardner personal papers William Gardner lived in Stenhousemuir.

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A118.001 10 Oct Photocopy of letter, James Gardner, St Petersburg, Russia 1801 to William Gardner, Stenhousemuir. Relates to family matters.

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Alex Gilmour collection Alex Gilmour was a member of Grangemouth Yacht Club and collected maps of River Forth

Reference Date Description No A1261.001 1918 Navigational plan of River Forth, from Port Edgar to Carron River, surveyed by Capt W Usborne Moore, HM Surveyor ship "Research" in 1898 and Capt JWF Combe, 1916-1918. Shows soundings in fathoms A1261.002 1938 Navigational plan of Firth of Forth, St Abb's Head to the Forth Bridge, surveyed by Lt F W L Thomas, 1852-1856, re- surveyed by Capt Usborne Moore, 1897 and corrections to 1938

David Gold personal papers David Gold was born in Falkirk on 29th November 1892, the son of David Gold, manager of the Crown Stables/Garage in Newmarket Street. On leaving school he was employed as a grocer's boy and then a vanman and at the age of 22 years and 2 months joined the Stirlingshire Constabulary. In the register he was noted as a Protestant, 5ft 9ins tall, auburn hair, grey eyes and a fresh complexion.

On 18th October 1915 he resigned from the police to join the army. He served as a gunlayer in the Royal Garrison Artillery and subsequently suffered from hearing problems. He attained the rank of sergeant and was awarded the Military Medal for bravery, rescuing three wounded men under fire near Vimy Ridge in April 1917.

He rejoined the police in 1919 and was presented by them with a silver basket to celebrate his award of the MM. He also received a certificate from Falkirk Burgh Council.

His first wife, Jane Brown, died on 17th August 1921. He then married Agnes Braid and had the following children: David Gold 3.3.1923, William Braid 26.4.1924 and Alice Hardie Brown 15.9.1926

Medals and related items are held in the object collections of Falkirk Museums.

Reference Date Description No A1652.001 16 July 1919 Certificate of transfer to reserves on demobilisation issued to Sergeant David Gold A1652.002 16 July 1919 Certificate awarded by the Burgh of Falkirk to David Gold in recognition of services during the Great War

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Gorman family papers John Gorman was born at Campsie in 1868 and became a plasterer/slater to trade. At the age of 19 years he joined the 2nd Battalion Scot's Guards and served for 7 years before returning to Lennoxtown to work for John Wright, slater. He left in August 1894 and was placed on the reserve list. He joined the Stirlingshire Constabulary, but in 1899 he was called up and served a further 4 years in the Boer War, being discharge in August 1903. After this John Gorman returned to the Stirlingshire Constabulary and carried out his duties at Airth and Slamannan for a total period of 13 years and 10 months until 1911 (see general notes for police record). He then got a position as janitor at the Northern School and with the Carron Company, first as a warehouseman, then as night watchman, then in the Enquiry office. He rejoined the 2nd Battalion in August 1914 and was discharged in August 1915 due to his wounds - a gun shot to the chest. His son John Murray Gorman, was killed in action on 13 Oct 1918 whilst serving with the Gordon Highlanders. After the war at Carron Works, now as Yard Policeman, which he held until his retirement. The family lived at 21 Gordon Terrace, Carron Road, Falkirk. He died in 1948. He had four sons - William, Pat, James and John, and four daughters - Ella, Sarah, Celia and Agnes.

Reference Date Description No 14 Jun A1678.006 Form concerning Army Trade Test of Pte John Gorman, 1st 1893 Scots Guards, carried out at Richmond Barracks, Dublin

Jul 1894 A1678.027 Letters and copy letters of Recommendation issued to John Gorman by Maj-Col F L Campbell, 1st Battn Scots Guards, London 24 Sep A1678.007 Parchment Reserve Certificate, Army Form D. 426, issued 1894 to John Gorman formerly of 1st Battn Scots Guards, after the expiry of his period of Army Service

04 Aug A1678.008 Parchment Certificate of Character,Army Form B. 2077A, 1902 issued to John Gorman formerly of 2nd Battn Scots Guards on his retransfer to the Army Reserve at the end of the Boer War

Oct 1902 A1678.009 Standard postcard sent to John Gorman by Officer Commanding, Scots Guards London regarding notification of change of address

29 Aug A1678.010 Parchment Certificate of Discharge, Army Form D. 444, 1903 issued to John Gorman formerly of the Scots Guards, at the end of his service in the Army Reserve

1903 A1678.011 Membership Card for National Association for the Employment of Reserve [and Discharged] Soldiers, Army Form D. 402, issued to John Gorman, following his discharge from the Army Reserve

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1904 A1678.012 Police Drill Manual, issued to John Gorman while serving in Stirling County Police

Aug 1906 A1678.028 Letters and copy letters of Recommendation issued to John Gorman by Maj S H Godman Campbell, 3st Battn Scots Guards, Pirbright Camp, Woking, [Surrey] Circa 1914 A1678.013 Army Drill Manual, with illustrations

1914 A1678.005 "Small Book" of John Gorman, enlisted in Scots Guards at Stirling, 26 August 1914, aged 40. Includes references for the army1894, 1906, for the police,1911, Janitor at Falkirk Northern school, 1912, and application for Bar Officer and Keeper of Sheriff Court House building, Falkirk, 1923 16 Jul 1915 A1678.014 Form granting permission to go on Furlough , Army Form B. 295A, issued to Pte John Gorman, 3rd Battn Scots Guards prior to his discharge from the army

13 Aug A1678.004 Certificate of honourable discharge No 9484, issued to John 1915 Gorman,(snr) Scots Guards (disabled). 13 Aug A1678.015 Certificate of Discharge, Army Form B. 2079, issued to Pte 1915 John Gorman, Scots Guards on his discharge from the army on medical grounds

13 Aug A1678.016 Character Certificate, Army Form B. 2067, issued to Pte 1915 John Gorman, Scots Guards on his discharge from the army on medical grounds

15 May A1678.024 Typescript poem - 'Scots Guards at Festuabert' 1916 1918 A1678.026 Small, unused Engagement Diary for 1918, showing illustration of Callendar House on front cover and 'Wishing You all Good Luck from Mr & Mrs Forbes of Callendar' 18 Apr 1918 A1678.017 National Registration Certificate, in which John Gorman's occupation is listed as Commissionaire and Works Constable

07 Sep A1678.018 Army Reserve Certificate of Protection issued to John 1918 Gorman by Munitions Recruiting Office, M.N.S. Form R. 3476B, stating that he is not liable for military service unless sent a calling-up notice

08 Sep A1678.019 Field Service Postcard sent by Pte John Murray Gorman, 1918 [Gordon Highlanders, France ], to his father John Gorman

(Late 1918) A1678.020 Standard Letter of Sympathy, [issued following the death of {nd} Pte John Murray Gorman, Gordon Highlanders] showing facsimile signature of [Alfred] Milner, Secretary of State for War

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[Nov 1918] A1678.025 Newscutting containing Death Notice of Pte John [Murray] Gorman, 7th Gordon Highlanders. taken from Falkirk Herald 03 Nov A1678.021 Letter of Sympathy sent to John Gorman and his wife by 1918 Margaret Owens, Newmarket St, Falkirk, following the death of their son [John Gorman], who was killed while serving in France in WW1

1919 A1678.001 Printed Memorial Scroll with details of Pte John Murray Gorman added. Killed in action, 14 October 1918, aged 23. Scroll has photographs of Thiepval British Memorial, France and Iwuy Communal Cemetery, France 1919 A1678.002 Certificate presented by the Citizens of Falkirk to Private John Gorman 1919 A1678.003 Certificate presented by the Citizens of Falkirk to the father of Private John [Murray] Gorman (deceased) 28 Jul A1678.022 Letter sent by John Gorman to O[fficer] C[ommanding]. Scots 1919-29 Jul Guards, London asking permission to wear his General 1919 Service Medal as he wears a uniform to work everyday; also on reverse rely from Regimental Adjutant, Scots Guards, London, advising that this is permissible

[1920] A1678.031 Official Memorial scroll of Private John [Murray] Gorman, Gordon Highlanders, issued to next of kin, also letter from Buckingham Palace with facsimile signature of King George sent to accompany Official Memorial Scroll Mar 1921 A1678.029 Letters and copy letters of Recommendation issued to John Gorman by Chief Constable Middleton, Stirling County Police and Wm Gordon, Falkirk Burgh Procurator Fiscal's Office Mar 1923 A1678.030 Letters of Recommendation issued to John Gorman by Geo[rge] Pate, Carron Company Manager and James C Bogle, Honorary Sheriff Substitute, Falkirk 16 Jun A1678.023 Discharge Certificate, Army Form B. 108DE, issued to John 1938 Gorman giving dates of his army enlistment and discharge on health grounds during WW1

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Gow family papers

Reference Date Description No A1296.001 21/05/40 Wartime National Registration identity card of Alison K W Honeyman, Bank Cottage, Old Polmont. Issued 21 May 1940 A1296.002 08/06/46 Certificate given to schoolchildren after the end of the second world war, with a message from King George VI. Reverse of certificate lists significant dates of the war, and there is a space at the bottom for 'My Family's War Record'.

J Grant personal papers

J Grant was a resident of Bo’ness, West Lothian, and former worker in the shipbreaking industry at Bo’ness.

Reference Date Description No A031.03 (1970s) Typescript article “Shipbreaking”. Includes information on shipbreaking at Bo'ness, list of some ships broken up at Bo'ness and techniques of shipbreaking.

Peggy Gray personal papers

Reference Date Description No A1528.011 1878 Death certificates and lair certificates of family of Peggy Gray. Also includes advert for Silcocks Turkey Feeding, featuring photograph of Ian Beeton, Head Keeper of Dunmore Estates Ltd

Robert Gray family papers

Reference Date Description No A1350.001 14/03/36 Receipt from Graham & Morton for furniture purchased when setting up home after marriage A1350.002 16/10/37 Receipt from Falkirk & District Royal Infirmary for board and treatment for nine days. Relates to maternity stay

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Griffith family papers Danny Griffiths was a local semi-professional singer who was known as Tommy Daniels. He worked in the British Aluminium rolling mill at Bainsford and was in the BA Cowboys.

Reference Date Description No A1571.001 1950s-1980s Photocopy of scrapbook of photographs, articles and adverts for Tommy Daniels, local entertainer

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Hamilton Papers The Dukes of Hamilton (later Dukes of Hamilton and Brandon) owned Kinneil Estates and various collieries and other properties in the Polmont and Falkirk area. The family has various branches and had estates in various parts of Scotland, but mainly in Lanarkshire. The family and estate papers are held at Lennoxlove (contact the National Register of Archives, Scotland, for details and access), at Hamilton Public Library, and at the National Archives of Scotland.

Reference No Date Description A806.001 27 Apr 1627 Grant, Thomas Hamilton, fiar of Greenhuik in favour of Alexander Gib, sailor in Bo'ness and Barbara Forrest his wife, of annual rent of 50 merks arising from property in Bo'ness. A005.346/10 1642 Charter for property in Bo'ness, by James Marchioness of Hamilton in favour of Robert Hamilton and Euphame Hamilton. In Latin. A806.002 03 Nov 1663 Precept of Sasine, Ann, Duchess of Hamilton & William, Duke of Hamilton to Robert Hamilton of Dechmont, Baron Baillie of Kinneil, ordering him to infeft John Gib, son and heir of Alexander Gib, sailor in Bo'ness, of house and land in the High St, Bo'ness. A005.345 14 Jun 1701 Precept of Clare Constat, Ann, Duchess of Hamilton in favour of William Daling On display at Kinneil. A005.069 27 Jun 1701 Instrument of Sasine, of tenement in Bo'ness, Ann, Duchess of Hamilton in favour of William Daling, son and heir of Richard Daling. On display at Kinneil. A005.346/11 12 Jul 1744 Precept of Clare Constat by the Duke of Hamilton's Commissioners in favour of John Gib. In Latin. A005.346/01 1774 Precept of clare constat by the Duke of Hamilton's Commissioners to James Grindlay. A005.086 1788 Precept of clareconstat for Isabella Ritchie and James Cassels, by the Duke of Hamilton's Commissioners. A005.346/02 1804 Charter of confirmation and precept of clare constat by the Duke of Hamilton's Commissioners to Jean and Elizabeth Nimmo, relating to subjects in Bo'ness. A005.346/03 1814 Charter of confirmation and precept of clare constat by the Duke of Hamilton's Commissioners to Ann Stevenson, relating to subjects in Bo'ness. A005.346/04 1820 Charter of confirmation and resignation by the Duke of Hamilton's Commissioners to James Meikle, flaxdresser in Bo'ness, relating to a house in Bo'ness. A005.346/05 1824 Charter of confirmation and precept of clare constat by the Duke of Hamilton's Commissioners to James Robert Hart of Drumcrosshall, relating to subjects in Bo'ness. A005.346/07 09 Nov 1831 Copy precept of clare constat by the Duke of Hamilton in {original} favour of Andrew Henderson, relating to houses and yard in Bo'ness. A005.346/06 1838 Charter of confirmation and precept of clare constat by the Duke of Hamilton in favour of Robert Dick, relating to subjects in Bo'ness. Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558)

A005.346/08 1856 Extract registered renunciation and agreement between the Duke of Hamilton and Dinah Clark or Mitchell, guardian of Henry Mitchell, relating to subjects in Bo'ness. A005.170 1895 Draft feu disposition by James Auldjo Jamieson, Commissioner for the Trustees of the Duke of Hamilton, to James Lindsay White and Anne Williamson, of a piece of ground at Braehead, Bo'ness. A005.346/09 1899 Discharge by the Trustees of the Duke of Hamilton in favour of James Allan junior, relating to feu duties and casualties payable from subjects in Bo'ness.

A005.270 Early 20th Translation of notarial copy of charter of confirmation (dated Century 5 September 1638) by Alexander Hamilton of Kinglas and John Hamilton, fiar of Kinglas, ratifying a charter by Patrick Glen and others to his son-in-law John Langlands and spouse, of a piece of ground etc in Bo'ness. A005.365/02 Aug 1914-Jan Minutes of correspondence between the Imperial Road 1915 Board, Local Government Board, the Trustees of the Duke of Hamilton, the Kinneil Cannel & Coking Coal Co Ltd, J.W. Pratt M.P., and the Burgh Surveyor, relating to proposed works for the relief of unemployment as a result of the First World War. A058.061 (1920s) Ordnance survey sheet of Bo'ness. Scale 1:2870. Showing the feus belonging to the Duke of Hamilton. A350.01 1922 Photocopy of printed catalogue for auction of Kinneil Estate by Trustees of the late Duke of Hamilton and Brandon. A058.133 1922-1923 Plan of Kinneil Estate offered for auction by Hamilton Estates. Plan No 1A. Mentioned in letter of 17 Feb 1923 by A K Foulis to Mr Jamieson, Bo'ness Town Clerk. A058.086 1922 Plan of Kinneil Estate, offered for auction by Hamilton Estates. Plan No 1, section No 1. Scale 1:10560. A005.196/41 15 May 1925 Letter from Moncrieff Warren Paterson & Co, solicitors, on behalf of the Hamilton Estates Trust, to the Bo'ness Town Clerk about the gift of Castlepark by Sir James C Calder to Bo'ness Town Council. A005.196/25 20 May 1925 Letter from Moncrieff Warren Paterson & Co, acting for the Hamilton Estates Trust, to the Bo'ness Town Clerk about the gift of Castlepark by Sir James C Calder to Bo'ness Town Council. A005.208 07 Jul 1925 Letter from the Hamilton Estates Office to the Bo'ness Town Clerk relating to the modification of an agreement about Kinneil foreshore. A005.347 1928 Memorandum of agreement between the Hamilton Trustees and the Trustees of Robert Kilpatrick, relating to additional feu duty over Subjects No. 22 on plan, Corbiehall, Bo'ness. Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558)

Andrew Hamilton personal papers

Andrew Hamilton was a Falkirk farmer.

Reference Date Description No A307.05 Advertising leaflet for the HKP Forester for sale by Jas Sime & Co ltd

A307.01 1904 Pocket diary. Contains printed details of Scottish cattle markets, fairs and cereal prices. Annotated.

A307.04 10 Oct The Bulletin. Contains photographs of unveiling of the 1922 war memorial at Polmont.

A307.03 09 May Falkirk Herald 1931 A307.02 1933 Pocket diary (The Albion Cake Diary). Annotated. Contains printed details of feed and livestock statistics.

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Harley Family Papers The Harley Family lived in Larbert. Wilson Harley corresponded with his sister while serving in the First World War and travelling thereafter.

Reference Date Description No A1023.014 (1910s) Picture postcards and photograph of unidentified grave

A1023.015 06 Sep School certificate of merit issued to Maggie Harley at 1910 Central Public School Larbert

A1023.016 1914-1918 Miscellaneous papers including poem “Missing” about First World War

A1023.001 03 Sep Letter, Wilson Harley to Maggie Harley, Written on SS 1914 Carron notepaper with Carron Line envelope

A1023.002 1915 Correspondence, Wilson Harley to Maggie Harley. Includes field service postcards.

A1023.003 1916 Correspondence, Wilson Harley to Maggie Harley. Includes field service postcards.

A1023.004 1917 Correspondence, Wilson Harley to Maggie Harley.

A1023.005 1918 Correspondence, Wilson Harley to Maggie Harley.

A1023.006 1919 Correspondence, Wilson Harley to Maggie Harley.

A1023.007 1920 Correspondence, Wilson Harley to Maggie Harley.

A1023.008 1922 Correspondence, Wilson Harley to Maggie Harley.

A1023.009 1923 Correspondence, Wilson Harley to Maggie Harley

A1023.010 1924 Correspondence, Wilson Harley to Maggie Harley.

A1023.011 1925 Correspondence, Wilson Harley to Maggie Harley

A1023.012 1926 Correspondence, Wilson Harley to Maggie Harley.

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Harvie family papers

The Harvie family lived in Bainsford. Two members of the family, John and David, served in the army in the Second World War. The personal correspondence documents their war-time experiences. David died in action in Italy in 1943, where his body was buried. Memorabilia and personalia shows the family's social activities and personal connections.

Reference Date Description No A748.001 22/08/27 Reference letter to certify that Jane Harvie had been an employee at Falkirk Iron Works' enamel department but had ceased work because of ill health. A748.002 20/12/41 Envelope addressed to No 2989509 Pte. D Harvie, 11th Battalion A.S.H. C. Coy, Sumburgh L. Shetlands. A748.003 21/10/43 Letter from Pte. David Harvie addressed to his sister Jane Harvie concerning problems with mail distribution. A748.004 26/06/43 Letter from Pte D. Donachy informing Mrs Harvie about his son David's departure to the war front and his wish to send his shoes to his mother. A748.005 25/07/43 Mail receipt of a letter sent by Pte. David Harvie to Mrs M. Harvie. A748.006 26/07/43 Letter and envelope from Pte David Harvie addressed to his brother, John Harvie, concerning his recent posting in Northern Africa. Manuscript note overleaf reads: "This was posted on the 12 July". A748.007 08/10/43 Letter from David Harvie addressed to his brother John concerning his recent posting in Italy and letters sent to him by other members of the family. A748.008 22/12/43 Letter from Mary Harvie addressed to David Harvie concerning a parcel containing newspapers that his family had sent him; also giving him family news and thanking him for the Christmas cards he had sent to the family. A748.009 1934-1966 Papers relating to David and Jane Harvie. Includes correspondence concerning David Harvie's war-time experiences; Christmas cards; National Assistance Board allowance for special diet for Miss Jane Harvie; 'Danny Boy' song; marriage certificate of James Harvie and Mary McCulloch (28 October 1898) and receipts issued by the Falkirk Registration District Office. A748.010 Circa 1940s Christmas greeting card from David Harvie to an unknown recipient. A748.011 08/02/44 Receipt issued by the War Office to acknowledge receipt of Mary Harvie's letter relating to the late No 2989509 fusilier David McCulloch Harvie, Royal Scots Fusiliers. A748.012 Circa Feb Letter from the War Office to the relatives of the late David 1944 Harvie relating to his death as a result of war wounds and advising them to allow time for communication concerning further details of the circumstances of David Harvie's death. Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558)

A748.013 08/02/44 Notification of death of David Harvie of war wounds on 19th January 1944 whilst serving in the Central Mediterranean. A748.014 Circa 1944 Letter from the Infantry Record Office addressed to the late David Harvie's family requesting confirmation of address in order to send them his war medals. A748.015 1945-1946 Papers relating to David Harvie's burial place. Includes certificates issued by the War Office informing his family of his burial place in Minturno Military Cemetery, Italy. Also, photograph showing David Harvie's grave. A748.016 1932-1933 Registration card of David Harvie on a technical course at Victoria Primary School. A748.017 01/10/34 School certificate of David Harvey issued by Falkirk Technical School showing subjects of study and certificate of special aptitude in Science. A748.018 Circa 1940s Christmas greeting card from David Harvie to an unknown recipient. A748.019 Circa 1940s Christmas greeting card addressed to John Harvie by Andrew Robertson, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Regiment. Contains a dried branch of an unknown herb. A748.020 Circa 1940s Letter from John Harvie to his sister Jane Harvie concerning his daily routine in the army and the lack of money to go out. A748.021 Circa 1940s Letter from John Harvie to his sister Jane Harvie concerning some photos he had sent home to friends and family, past-times in the army, reduction of his food ration and what he is planning to do when he goes back to Scotland. A748.022 01/07/42 Letter from John Harvie to his sister Jane Harvie concerning a parcel his family had sent him, his brother's visit and other general matters. A748.023 24/09/42 Letter from John Harvie to his sister Jane Harvie concerning his daily life in the army. A748.024 12/12/42 Letter from John Harvie to his sister Jane Harvie concerning his daily life in the army, the start of training sessions and his disappointment at not being able to go home at Christmas and the New Year. A748.025 29/12/43 Letter from John Harvie to his brother David Harvie concerning news from family and friends during his Christmas leave from the army. A748.026 14/12/44 Letter from Jane Harvie to her brother John Harvie concerning family news and post being held. A748.027 20/12/44 Letter card. Text on card reads: "Mne. John P. Harvie, Ply/X107326 A2 Ward, Royal Naval Hospital, Chatham." A748.028 18/06/42 Cigarette and chocolate ration card belonging to marine John Harvie A748.029 18/06/42 Cigarette and chocolate ration card belonging to marine Lockhart. Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558)

A748.030 Circa 1940s Envelope addressed to armourer A McKenzie 7599176 R.A.O.C. Att. H.Q. Company 1st Bn Welsh Guards, Southmead, Wimbledon, London S.W. 19. Contains a plastic token rose. A748.031 Circa 1940s Letters from Pte. R. Phillips addressed to Mary Harvie concerning his daily life in the army. A748.032 Circa 1940s New Testament issued to the British Armed Forces by the National Bible Society of Scotland during the Second World War. A748.033 Circa 1940s National Health and Pensions Insurance member's record card belonging to Mary Harvie. A748.034 25/04/31 Wedding invitation addressed to Miss Mary Harvie. A748.035 14/11/34 Wedding invitation addressed to Mrs Jane Harvie. A748.036 1940 1940 calendar. Includes bank holidays information, postal information, A748.037 09/01/40 Postcard addressed to Miss Mary Harvie concerning entrance fee to the St Andrew's Certificate. A748.038 10/05/42 Single outward bus ticket. A748.039 01/08/42 Receipt issued by A. Paxton Thomson, dental surgeon, to Miss Harvie for professional services worth ￡1.00. A748.040 22/02/49 Wedding invitation addressed to Miss Mary Harvie to the marriage of Betty Wallace of 161 Merchiston Avenue to Mr Andrew Miller, on Monday 21st March 1949 at 5 p.m. in Ascot Hall. A748.041 26/05/43 National identity card belonging to Mary McC Harvie of 9 Gordon Terrace, Carron Road, Falkirk. A748.042 30/05/47 Ticket for the annual display of 2nd Falkirk (Irving Church) Boys Brigade. Overleaf reads: "Miss M Harvie, 9 Gordon Terrace, Carron Rd, Falkirk". A748.043 1952 Christmas greeting card from Dr and Mrs M.C. Fitch of Dohnavur, Falkirk. A748.044 04/12/52 Invitation from Dr and Mrs Fitch to Miss Mary Harvie to a get-to-know-each-other tea at Mathieson's Tea Rooms on Thursday 4th December 1952 at 7 p.m. A748.045 Circa 1950s Ticket for Falkirk Ice Rink. A748.046 Circa 1950s Counterfoil A748.047 Circa 1950s Advertisement for Kensitas, throat protector against irritation and cough, showing a cartoon of Henry's adventures. A748.048 Circa 1950s Advertisement for Kensitas, throat protector against irritation and cough, showing a cartoon of Henry's adventures. A748.049 Circa 1950s Gift tag showing a Christmas scene and a Golly. Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558)

A748.050 Circa 1950s Christmas card showing a winter scene. There are some printed verses inside and a manuscript note that reads "from Joan". A748.051 Circa 1950s Christmas card showing a winter scene. There are some printed verses inside and a manuscript note that reads "wee Meg, Mary". A748.052 Circa 1950s Leaflets containing wedding hymns A748.053 Circa 1950s Greetings card. Contains a manuscript note that reads "from Mary".

Hill Family Papers The Hill family were from Laurieston, Falkirk.

Reference Date Description No A571.002 14 Mar Programme: Martin Harvey & Miss N de Silva & 1923 Company in “The Burgomaster of Stilemonde” at the Grand Theatre, Falkirk. Includes photographs of actors

A571.003 19 Mar Programme: The Normanlee Players in “The Strangler” 1928 at the Grand Theatre, Falkirk. Includes advertisements for local businesses

A571.001 02 Apr 1928 Programme: O'Mara Grand Opera Co at the Grand Theatre, Falkirk

Hogg, Henry, Personal Papers

Henry Hogg was a pupil at Carronshore Public School, Falkirk. This item was collected as an example of local school certificates.

Reference Date Description No A379.01 1896 School certificate, fifth standard, awarded to Henry Hogg, pupil at Carronshore Public School

Hoggan family papers

Reference Date Description No A1517.001 01/05/95 Transcript of oral history interview of David Hoggan, (b. 1901) for the Carnegie Dunfermline Trust. Relates mainly to his career in the railways, beginning as a ticket collector, Manuel Station, and including posts as foreman for passenger travel at Ladybank Station, Fife, District operating inspector, Dunfermline, Glasgow Queen St parcels dept, Guard inspector at Falkirk Grahamston and yard inspector at Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558)

Thornton. A1518.001 2004 Biography of Marion Redmond (nee Hoggan) based on oral history tape recordings by Guy Redmond, 1982. Contains information about social history of area, mining, railways and socialism A1519.001 01/07/74 Reminiscences "The Parish of Muiravonside" by R Hoggan Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558)

Cedric Holmes personal papers Cedric Holmes was an amateur naturalist and butterfly collector in Falkirk

Reference Date Description No A899.001 1965 Diaries containing natural history and weather observations from garden in Bantaskine area, Falkirk. Includes lists of species observed A899.002 1966 Diaries containing natural history and weather observations from garden in Bantaskine area, Falkirk. Includes lists of species observed A899.003 1967 Diaries containing natural history and weather observations from garden in Bantaskine area, Falkirk. Includes lists of species observed A899.004 1968 Diaries containing natural history and weather observations from garden in Bantaskine area, Falkirk. Includes lists of species observed A899.005 1969 Diaries containing natural history and weather observations from garden in Bantaskine area, Falkirk. Includes lists of species observed A899.006 1970 Diaries containing natural history and weather observations from garden in Bantaskine area, Falkirk. Includes lists of species observed A899.007 1971 Diary containing natural history and weather observations from garden in Bantaskine area, Falkirk. Includes lists of species observed A899.008 1972 Diary containing natural history and weather observations from garden in Bantaskine area, Falkirk. Includes lists of species observed A899.009 1973 Diary containing natural history and weather observations from garden in Bantaskine area, Falkirk. Includes lists of species observed A899.010 1974 Diary containing natural history and weather observations from garden in Bantaskine area, Falkirk. Includes lists of species observed A899.011 1975 Diary containing natural history and weather observations from garden in Bantaskine area, Falkirk. Includes lists of species observed A899.012 1976 Diary containing natural history and weather observations from garden in Bantaskine area, Falkirk. Includes lists of species observed A899.013 1977 Diary containing natural history and weather observations from garden in Bantaskine area, Falkirk. Includes lists of species observed A899.014 1978 Diary containing natural history and weather observations from garden in Bantaskine area, Falkirk. Includes lists of species observed A899.015 1979 Diary containing natural history and weather observations Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558)

from garden in Bantaskine area, Falkirk. Includes lists of species observed A899.016 1980 Diary containing natural history and weather observations from garden in Bantaskine area, Falkirk. Includes lists of species observed A899.017 1981 Diary containing natural history and weather observations from garden in Bantaskine area, Falkirk. Includes lists of species observed A899.018 1982 Diary containing natural history and weather observations from garden in Bantaskine area, Falkirk. Includes lists of species observed A899.019 1983 Diary containing natural history and weather observations from garden in Bantaskine area, Falkirk. Includes lists of species observed A899.020 1984 Diary containing natural history and weather observations from garden in Bantaskine area, Falkirk. Includes lists of species observed A899.021 1985 Diary containing natural history and weather observations from garden in Bantaskine area, Falkirk. Includes lists of species observed A899.022 1986 Diary containing natural history and weather observations from garden in Bantaskine area, Falkirk. Includes lists of species observed A899.023 1987 Diary containing natural history and weather observations from garden in Bantaskine area, Falkirk. Includes lists of species observed A899.024 1988 Diary containing natural history and weather observations from garden in Bantaskine area, Falkirk. Includes lists of species observed A899.025 1989 Diary containing natural history and weather observations from garden in Bantaskine area, Falkirk. Includes lists of species observed A899.026 1990 Diary containing natural history and weather observations from garden in Bantaskine area, Falkirk. Includes lists of species observed A899.027 1991 Diary containing natural history and weather observations from garden in Bantaskine area, Falkirk. Includes lists of species observed A899.028 1992 Diary containing natural history and weather observations from garden in Bantaskine area, Falkirk. Includes lists of species observed

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Hopetoun Papers The Earls of Hopetoun descend from Sir Charles Hope, created 1st Earl of Hopetoun in 1703. The 7th Earl was created Marquis of Linlithgow in 1902.

The Hopetoun Papers are held at Hopetoun House, near Linlithgow. A few copies of these papers have been collected because they relate to the Carron Company.

Reference Date Description No A346.01/01 Mar 1763 Photocopy of letter, Robert Dick to the Earl of Hopetoun concerning Carron Co test of ironstone and proposal to trade with Earl of Hopetoun

A346.01/02 15 Dec Photocopy of letter, Roebuck, Gartieth and Cadell to 1766 the Earl of Hopetoun concerning account and offer to work Hopetoun's ironstone

A346.01/03 1767 Photocopy of account, Carron Co to Earl of Hopetoun

A346.01/04 1767-1768 Photocopy of letters, John Reid, Limekilns and James Gordon, Limekilns concerning accounts

A346.01/05 1767 Photocopy of invoice, Carron Co to the Earl of Hopetoun

A459.02 13 Jun Photocopy of account of Earl of Hopetoun with Carron 1767 Company

A346.01/08 06 Dec Photocopy of account of ironstones raised by Carron 1768 Co at Rosyth and payment due to the Earl of Hopetoun.

A346.01/07 1769 Photocopy of account, Earl of Hopetoun with Carron Co

A346.01/06 02 Jul 1770 Photocopy of account, Earl of Hopetoun with Carron Co

A459.03 02 Jul 1770 Photocopy of account of Earl of Hopetoun with Carron Company

A346.01/09 02 Jul 1770 Photocopy of account, Earl of Hopetoun with Carron Co

A346.03 1782 Photocopy of notes on Carron Co proposal to open the old cut into the Carron River

A346.04 1786 Photocopy of account of Earl of Hopetoun with Rachel McQueen

A459.01 1819 Photocopy of John Cockburn's expenses at Falkirk Tryst Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558)

A346.05 1821 Photocopy of notice of sale of lands and mansion house of Carbrook, Torwood

A346.02 06 Nov Photocopy of note, Falkirk Iron Co to A Scott, 1865 Hopetoun House, concerning order

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W Hunter Personal Papers

W Hunter was an employee of the Carron Company, Falkirk

Reference Date Description No A603.001 01 Jan Carron Co. hourly paid contract of employment of W. 1974 Hunter, payroll no. 1425. Also includes envelope Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558)

Fritz Ilx Personal Papers

Fritx Ilx was born in Breslau, Germany, in 1916. He joined the German air force in 1930 and served as a paratrooper. He was captured in January 1944 by American forces. He was sent to the USA to Camp Carson, Colorado, as a prisoner of war, and also spent time at the Indianola Camp in Nebraska. In 1946 he was transferred to Castlerankine Camp near Denny. While he was in the camp he worked at Bonnyhill Farm, Bonnybridge, Falkirk. After he was formally discharged in 1948 he remained in Bonnybridge. He was previously married in Germany and had children, who made contact through the Red Cross in the 1950s but he lost contact with them. He died in 1998.

Reference Date Description No A1088.023 1930s-1950s Paper currency, postage stamps and envelope.

A1088.026 1930s Reichskolonialbund. Monthly stamps (savings or subscriptions). German language.

A1088.037 1930s-1990s Photographs of Fritz Ilx, his family and friends. 40 items.

A1088.001 04 Sep 1937 Sports pass with photo of Fritz Ilx. German language.

A1088.025 1939-1945 Soldbuck zugleich personalausweis, Luftwaffe. Travel pass. German language.

P26829 1939-1945 German airman in Second World War. From A1008.37.

P26831 1939-1945 German airman during Second World War standing beside an aeroplane. From A1008.37.

P26833 1939-1945 Three German airmen during Second World War standing beside an aeroplane. From A1008.37.

A1088.003 1940-1943 Ausweis: travel pass of Fritz Ilx. German language.

A1088.031 1940s {nd} Pamphlet “Man kann uhig daruber sprechen”. Prisoner of War leaflet.

P26830 1940 German airmen during Second World War standing beside sign which reads “Paris 1940”. From A1008.37.

A1088.002 05 Apr 1940 Wehrmacht Personalausweis: army personal travel pass of Fritz Ilx. German language.

A1088.008 Circa 1945 Prisoner of War tokens from Camp Carson, Colorado.

P26832 Aug 1940- Four German airmen during Second World War 1945 standing beside an aeroplane. From A1008.37.

A1088.005 1941 Postcard with cartoon sketch of plane and crew Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558)

members seated on plane - faces from photographs “Hals und beinbruch, 1941”.

A1088.006 1941 Death notice of Hans Joachim Walde. German language.

A1088.004 20 Sep 1943 Beschienigung: identity document. German language.

A1088.007 31 Jan 1944 Prisoner of war tag.

A1088.011 Post 1944 Card issued to prisoners of war. German language.

A1088.009 23 Nov 1945 Cheque from Camp Carson, Colorado, payable to Fritz Ilx.

A1088.010 22 Dec 1945 List of articles of clothing and equipment issued to Prisoners of War.

A1088.016 (1946) Labour pass permitting prisoner of war to travel outside Castlerankine Camp to place of work at Bankend, Denny.

A1088.013 29 Jan 1946 Daily newspaper of unidentified ship, travelling from Los Angeles to south coast of England.

A1088.012 31 Jan 1946 Prisoners of War - Cash and Valuables Receipt. Receipt for money of various currencies issued to Fritz Ilx.

A1088.014 01 Jul 1947 Identity card from Castlerankine Camp issued to Fritz Ilx.

A1088.019 (1947) Identity paper giving description of prisoner of war, Fritz Ilx, billetted on farm.

A1088.017 13 Aug 1947 Vertrag: Contract of employment between J Pollock, Bonnyhill, Bonnybridge and Fritz Ilx. German language.

A1088.018 21 Aug 1947 Certificate of amount in prisoner of war account of Fritz Ilx.

A1088.020 21 Aug 1947 Form detailing procedures for recovering money from Prisoner of War accounts following discharge.

A1088.015 25 Aug 1947 Certificate of Registration of Fritz Ilx under Aliens Order 1920.

A1088.021 28 Dec 1948 Prisoner of war certificate of discharge of Fritz Ilx.

A1088.024 1949-1953 Clothing coupons. Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558)

A1088.033 1949-1963 Letters and cards relating to attempts by family members to contact Fritx Ilx. Includes letters from Red Cross and letters from German authorities concerning his wife and children. German language.

A1088.022 14 Dec 1949 Letter, Regimental Pay Office, Wiltshire to Fritz Ilx concerning payment of credit balance of American cheque (see A1088.009).

A1088.027 1950s Driving licences of Fritz Ilx.

A1088.028 1950s National Registration Identity Card of Fritz Ilx.

A1088.029 1950s National Health Service registration card of Fritz Ilx.

A1088.032 1950-1953 Letters from Wilhelm Ilx, Heidenau, Sachsen, German Democratic Republic Russian Zone) to his son, Fritx Ilx, Milnquarter Farm, Bonnybridge. German language.

A1088.034 1950s Letters and cards from various family members to Fritz Ilx. German language.

A1088.035 23 Feb 1963 East Stirlingshire Supporters Club weekly bulletin.

A1088.036 02 Mar 1963 Brockville Development Association weekly bulletin.

A1088.030 14 Oct 1969 Employment contract of Fritz Ilx with Smith & Wellstood.

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R Jackson Personal Papers

R Jackson was a Falkirk resident who served in the British Expeditionary Force during the First World War.

Reference Date Description No A290.02 25 Dec Postcard, with embroidered design “Remembrance” and 1915 note from Pt. R. Jackson, 2nd Royal Scots, D-Coy, 14 Platoon, British Expeditionary Force, France to his cousin.

Jamieson Family Papers

The Jamieson family were from Falkirk.

Reference Date Description No A420.001 1903 Photocopy of part of account book from unidentified public house

Johnston Family Papers

The Johnston family were from Falkirk.

Reference Date Description No A523.06 (Circa 1914)- News clippings of poems: “The Kaiser's Prayer” and (1918) “My Little Wet Home in the Trench”

A523.01 23 Aug 1916 Poem “Shell Factory Week-End Workers”

A523.04 1917 Y.M.C.A. Camp Hymns

A523.05 1928 An Address tae Auld Fa'kirk Steeple on being damaged by lightning during a thunderstorm, June 1928

A523.02 1929 Fixture and Member's Card for East Stirlingshire Cricket Club, Season 1929

A523.03 1944 Membership card, Scottish-Polish Society, for Donald Johnston, Maggie Woods Loan, Falkirk

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James Johnston personal papers

James Johnston was a resident of Avonbridge.

Reference Date Description No A531.002 (1840s) {nd} Notebook, cover lost, of James Johnson, containing copy letters and notes on events and activities in Falkirk and area

A531.001 1846 Notebook “A selection of remarkable things, No. 4” of James Johnston. Contains notes on events and activities in Falkirk, notes on lectures, copy letters, notes on churches and charitable collections

A531.003 (1850s) {nd} Notebook “A selection of remarkable things, No 10” containing notes on events and activities in Falkirk and area

Kay family papers

Agnes Kay and her husband James were parents to Private James Kay who was reported as missing during the 3rd Battle of Ypres on 22 July 1917. The family made extensive enquiries through the Red Cross and also friends who had military contacts to try to find him. He was subsequently declared to have been killed in action on 22 July 1917. They were also parents to Agnes, Margaret and Janet Kay (see Janet Kay personal papers )

Reference Date Description No A2213.001 Mar 1914 Certificate of Merit awarded to James Kay for an Engineering Course at Laurieston Continuation Classes. A2213.002 09 Mar Certificate awarded to James Kay on completion of his 1915 first year of an Engineering Course at Laurieston Continuation Classes A2213.003 1916 Certificate awarded to James Kay on completion of his first year of a Mechanical Drawing Course at the Science and Art School, Falkirk A2213.004 1916 Certificate awarded to James Kay on completion of his first year of a Practical Geometry Course at the Science and Art School, Falkirk A2213.005 12 Mar Form issued by the Renfrewshire Territorial 1915 Association, Paisley to Mrs A Kay, Laurieston notifying her of the amount of Separation Allowance due to her in respect of her son Private J[ames] Kay, 5th Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders A2213.006 24 Jun 1917 Photocopy of Letter from Private James Kay, A Company, Hut 28, 5th Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, North Camp, Ripon to his mother [Mrs Agnes Sharp], mentioning that he thinks he will be sent to France soon and other general news. Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558)

A2213.007 20 Aug Letter from [Private] James [Kay], [5th Argyll & 1917 Sutherland Highlanders, Belgium] to his mother [Mrs Agnes Sharp], advising that 'we are on our way to the firing line & will be going to the trenches'. Also mentioning that he is hopeful of a transfer as ' I am sick if this' and 'hope to be out of this soon'. [He was killed two days later.] A2213.008 20 Sep Letter from Territorial Force Record Office, Perth 1917 advising Mrs [Agnes] Kay, Laurieston that her son Private James Kay 5th (Attached 11th ) Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders is posted as missing following an engagement on 22 August 1917 A2213.009 02 Oct 1917 Letter from Mrs A. M. McLaren, Coatbridge to Mrs [Agnes] Kay, [Laurieston], advising that her own son Private Allan McLaren of the Gordon Highlanders was reported missing on 31st July [1917] and they eventually received a postcard from him in prisoner-of- war camp in Germany, also advising that she will contact a friend who is a Sergeant Major in the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders to see if he has any information [about Private James Kay] A2213.010 19 Nov Letter from No 2 Record Office, Perth advising Mrs 1917 Agnes Kay, Laurieston that there is no further information regarding her son Private James Kay, 5th Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders [who had been is posted as missing on 22 August 1917] A2213.011 19 Dec Letter from British Red Cross to Mrs [Agnes Kay], 1917 [Laurieston] advising that despite constant and careful enquiries' over several months they had not succeeded in tracing her son Private James Kay, 11th [originally 5th] Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. As a consequence of this, they have had to come to the conclusion that he had lost his life at the time he went missing. A2213.012 16 Feb Telegram from Red Cross, Geneva, Switzerland to Kay 1918 [family] , Laurieston, containing message ' not yet [,] ( T?)adefgad[,] Red Cross' A2213.013 (1918) Standard Letter of Sympathy, [issued following the death of Private James Kay, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders] showing facsimile signature of [Alfred] Milner, Secretary of State for War A2213.014 (1918) Standard Letter from Buckingham Palace with facsimile signature of King George [sent to accompany Official Memorial Scroll or Next of Kin Memorial Plaque issued to the family of Private James Kay, Laurieston] A2213.015 1919 Memorial Scroll presented by the Burgh of Falkirk to the father of Private James McNeill, [2nd Scots Guards] who was killed in the First World War. A2213.016 1919 Memorial Scroll presented by the Burgh of Falkirk to the mother of Private George A Howley,[should be Hawley], [1st Royal Warwickshire Regiment] who was killed in the First World War.

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P56647 1920s Tyne Cot Memorial with wreath, showing the panel containing the name of Private J[ames] S[harp] Kay

P56648 Circa 2010 Detail from Tyne Cot Memorial containing the name of Private J[ames] S[harp] Kay

Janet Kay Personal Papers

Janet Kay worked with Nobels in Westquarter and ICI. Was daughter of Agnes and James Kay of Laurieston (see Kay family papers)

Reference Date Description No A1971.001 08 Oct Long Service Certificate presented to Miss Janet Kay for 1945 forty years service with ICI

P43146 Circa 1905 Female staff of Nobels, Westquarter Works

Kaye Family Papers

The Kaye family were from Falkirk.

Reference Date Description No A413.001 01 Jul Photocopy of invitation and entrance information to the 1939 Official Opening of Central Scotland Airport, Grangemouth

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Kemp Family Papers

William Kemp was Rector of Falkirk Grammar School from 1852-1866. His son, A I Kemp attended the school in the 1850s.

Reference Date Description No A435.01 (1850)- Falkirk Grammar School prize presented to A.I. Kemp. (1860) “The Chronology of History” by Nicolas

A368.01 1857 Photocopy of diary of William Kemp. Also includes photocopy of article on William Kemp, schoolteacher, from “Schools and Schoolmasters of Falkirk” by James Love

Kennard family papers The Kennard family was closely associated with Falkirk Iron Co. In 1830, R W Kennard became a co-partner and the company was re-named Ashwell & Kennard until 1849. Several generations were managing directors or directors of Falkirk Iron Co.

Reference Date Description No A1607.001 1845 Contract of Co-partnery of the Falkirk Foundry Company A1607.002 22/03/50 The London Gazette. Contains notice (extracted from the Edinburgh Gazette, 19 Mar 1850) of severance of interests in the Falkirk Foundry Company (Falkirk Iron Co) of former partners A1607.003 01/11/21 Letters of R Kidston, The Elms, Falkirk to Captain Kennard on leaving Falkirk Iron Co. R Kidston was a former Director of Falkirk Iron Co and appears to have left as a result of the liquidation of the company in 1920 following its incorporation 1912. A1607.004 07/03/46 Letter and credit note, John M Millar Ltd, Callendar Road Garage to Capt Kennard, The Haining, Polmont, concerning the sale of an Armstrong Siddeley car A1607.005 1931 Linlithgow & Stirlingshire Hunt Club. Rules, List of members and list of office bearers

Kerr, A.W., Personal Papers

A W Kerr was a resident of Grangemouth, and former employee of SCWS Soapworks, Grangemouth.

Reference Date Description No A372.01/01 (Circa 1938)- “Recollections of a soap worker in SCWS soap works, (1960) Grangemouth”, by A.W. Kerr, Grangemouth Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558)

Kerse Estates

The lands of Kerse were granted to William Menteith in 1513 by James IV, then confiscated in 1631 and granted to Sir Thomas Hope. The barony and estate of West Kerse was purchased in 1752 by Laurence Dundas who became 1st Baronet of Kerse in 1762. It was Laurence Dundas who laid the foundation of the town of Grangemouth. In 1768 he was elected to Parliament for Edinburgh, a constituency he represented until his death in 1781. Sir Laurence was succeeded by his only son, Sir Thomas, who was MP for Stirling County in 1768-69 and was created Baron Dundas of Aske in 1794. He died in 1820. Thomas, Lord Dundas, was succeeded by his son Lawrence, who was created Earl of Zetland by Queen Victoria in 1838, a year before his death in 1839. When Grangemouth became a Magistrates’ Burgh in 1872 the influence of the Dundas family in the town lessened.

Reference No Date Description A007.034 1834 Abstracts of Discharge of Cash Book. Includes record of disbursements on Kerse Garden, Kerse Stables, Grangemouth, farms, pensions, insurances, donations and miscellaneous payments and accounts A862.001 1751 Copy of RHP 6106 showing a plan of Milhall farm near Polmont. Scale 1" to 200ft A862.002 1757 Copy of RHP 6131 showing a plan of Newton and Skinflats. Scale 1" to 110 yrds A862.003 1758 Copy of RHP 6103 showing plan of Castlecary Estate. Scale 1" to 200 ft. A862.004 Circa 1760 Copy of RHP 6114 showing plan of Bainsford, Mungal, Dorrator and Glenfuir areas and run-rig lands A862.005 Circa 1760- Copy of RHP 6133 showing plan of the lands of Newton, 1782 N.W. of mouth of River Carron. Scale 1" to 100 yds. A862.006 1764 Copy of RHP 6132 showing Newton Estate. Scale 1" to 5 chains. A862.007 1765 Copy of RHP 6111 showing Dorrator Estate with list of contents enclosed. A862.008 1765 Copy of RHP 6111 showing Dorrator Estate with list of contents enclosed. A862.009 Circa 1768 Possibly copy of RHP 6123 showing plan of Grangemouth site and Forth and Clyde Canal basin. Scale 1" to 58 ft. A862.010 Circa 1768 Possibly copy of RHP 6115 showing plan of Grangemouth site and vicinity. Scale 1" to 200 ft. A862.011 Circa 1768 Possibly copy of RHP 6119 showing plan of part of Grangemouth site and Forth and Clyde Canal basin. Scale 1" to 16 yds. A862.012 Circa 1770 Copy of RHP 6118 showing plan of Sea Lock, Forth and Clyde Canal basin, New Cut and site of Grangemouth. Scale 1" to 65 ft.

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A862.013 Circa 1770 Copy of RHP 6122 showing a copy plan of proposed layout of part of Grangemouth north of Canal Basin. Scale 1" to 44 ft. A862.014 Circa 1770 Copy of RHP 6121 showing plan of Grangemouth and Forth and Clyde Canal Basin. Scale 1" to 70 yds. A862.015/01 1773 Partial duplicate of RHP 48360 showing a map of West Lothian, Linlithgow and Bo'ness. Scale 1" to 1 mile A862.015/02 1773 Partial duplicate of RHP 48360 showing a map of Mid Lothian. Scale 1" to 1 mile A862.016 1783 Copy of RHP 6120 showing plan of the Grangemouth area, with proposed Forth and Clyde Canal improvements and new course for River Carron. Scale 1" to 130 yds. A862.017 Early 19th Possibly copy of RHP 6127 showing sketch plan of Century farmland at Mumrills A862.018 Early 19th Possibly copy of RHP 6135 showing sketch plan of Century Millhall fields near Polmont Village A862.019/01 1804 Copy of RHP 6110 showing a plan of Dorrator Estate. Scale 1" to 4 1/4 chains A862.019/02 1824 Copy of RHP 6112 showing the contents of the lands of Dorrator in reference to a plan. Michael Ronald's possession. A862.019/03 List of John Ronald's possessions related to Dorrator Estate A862.020 1807 Copy of RHP 6101 showing sketch plan of Lord Dundas's lands at Castlecary, part of Forth and Clyde Canal and Roman Camp. A862.021 1807 Copy of RHP 6128 showing coastal area at Kinneil and mouth of River Avon. Scale 1" to 7 3/4 chains A862.022 1813 Copy of RHP 6134 showing plan of Newton Estate. Scale 1" to 3 1/4 chains A862.023 1815 Copy of RHP 6102 showing plan of Castlecary Estate. Scale 1" to 250 ft. A862.024 1825 Copy of RHP 6126 showing plan of Mumrills and Maukinlees, to the east of Falkirk. Scale 1" to 3 1/2 chains A862.025 1825 Possible copy of RHP 6124 showing sketch plan of land at Heuck in north angle of rivers Carron and Forth A862.026 1826 Copy of RHP 6108 showing plan of South Eastend farm, south of Grangemouth. A862.027 1826 Copy of RHP 6109 showing plan of North Eastend farm, south of Grangemouth. A862.028 1834 Copy of RHP 6105 showing Island Farm at Heuck, North of Carron mouth. Scale 1" to 3 chains A862.029 1834 Copy of RHP 6130 showing Newton Estate NW of Carron mouth. Scale 1" to 220 ft Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558)

A862.030 1847 Copy of RHP 6129 showing plan of Seabegs Estate, West of Falkirk. Scale 1" to 3 1/4 chains A862.031 1847-1862 Copy of RHP 6107 showing Gilston farm near Polmont. Scale 1" to 4 chains A862.032 1859 Ordnance Survey map of Grangemouth, sheets XXIV.12, XXIV.16, XXV.9, 10, 13 and 14 Stirlingshire. Scale 25" to 1 mile. Annotated A862.033 1859 Ordnance Survey map of Grangemouth, sheets XXIV.16, XXV.13, XXX.4 and XXXI.1 Stirlingshire. Scale 25" to 1 mile. Annotated A862.034 1859 Ordnance Survey map of Grangemouth, sheets XXIV.16, XXV.13, XXX.4 and XXXI.1 Stirlingshire. Scale 25" to 1 mile. Annotated A862.035 1859 Ordnance Survey map of Grangemouth and area to West along Forth and Clyde Canal to Abbotshaugh, sheets XXIV.16 and part of XXV.13, Stirlingshire. Scale 25" to 1 mile. Annotated A862.038/01 1868 Copy of RHP 6113 showing plan of ground for proposed cemetery at Falkirk. Scale 1" to 3 chains A862.038/02 1868 Copy of RHP 6113 showing plan of ground for proposed cemetery at Falkirk. Scale 1" to 3 chains A862.039 1886 Plan of Grangemouth Burgh Manure Depot. Scale 1" to 80 ft A862.040 1895 Ordnance Survey map, sheet XXIV.12 Stirlingshire, scale 25" to 1 mile, showing Skinflats area. Annotated. A862.041 1895-1896 Ordnance Survey map, sheet XXX NW, scale 6" to 1 mile, showing Bonnybridge and Camelon areas. Annotated. A862.042 1895-1896 Ordnance Survey map, sheet XXIV SE, scale 6" to 1 mile, showing Carron Works, Carronshore, Bainsford and Mungalend. Annotated. A862.043 1895-1896 Ordnance Survey map, sheet V SW, scale 6" to 1 mile, showing East part of Muiravonside and Torphichen village. Annotated. A862.044 1896 Ordnance Survey map, sheet XXV.9, scale 25" to 1 mile, showing Northern area of Grangemouth. Annotated. A862.045 1896 Ordnance Survey map, scale 25" to 1 mile, showing Northern edge of Grangemouth. Annotated. A862.052 1896 Ordnance Survey map, XXIX NE, scale 6" to 1 mile, showing Dennyloanhead and Banknock. Annotated. A862.053 1896 Ordnance Survey map, sheet XXIX NE, scale 6" to 1 mile, showing Dennyloanhead, Longcroft, Haggs and Hollandbush area. Annotated to show area around Cowden Hill, Banknock Distillery, Banknock Colliery and Hollandbush.

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A862.054 1896 Ordnance Survey map, sheet XXX NE, scale 6" to 1 mile, showing Falkirk and Laurieston. Annotated to show Mr Wardens property, Newland coal reserved to the Duke 27 acres, and Dempsters Fauld coal reserved to the Duke. Areas highlighted Braehead, Overton and Wester Newlands A862.055 1896 Ordnance Survey map, sheet XXX NE scale 6" to 1 mile, showing Falkirk, Laurieston, Camelon, Westquarter and Glen Village. Annotated around Swinedyke Plantation. A862.056/01 1896 Ordnance Survey map, sheet XX SW, scale 6" to 1 mile, showing Grangemouth. Annotated A862.056/02 6 May 1921 Letter from the Post Office Telephones to Chas Brown, Kerse Estates Office regarding charges applicable to External Extension A862.056/03 nd (early 20th List of telephone charges for provinces century) A862.056/04 21 Jun 1921 Notice of revision of telephone tariffs in respect of telephone circuit Grangemouth No 19 A862.056/05 nd (early 20th Sketch of position of telephone poles century) A862.057 1896 Ordnance Survey map, sheet XXXI NW, scale 6" to 1 mile, showing Polmont, Redding, Blair Lodge and Brightons. Annotated to show position of telephone poles A862.058 1896 Ordnance Survey map, sheet XXXI NW, scale 6" to 1 mile, showing Polmont area. Annotated to show land division, landowners' names and property of coal deposits A862.061 Circa 1910s Geological Survey of Scotland map, sheet XXXV NW, scale 6" to 1 mile, showing Slamannan area. Annotated on edges and overleaf A862.062 1922 Ordnance Survey map, sheet Linlithgow V NE, scale 6" to 1 mile, showing Avonbridge area. Annotated A862.063 1913 Ordnance Survey map, scale 6" to 1 mile, showing Maddiston area. Annotated A862.064 1922 Ordnance Survey map, sheet VII NW, scale 6" to 1 mile, showing Torphichen area. Annotated A862.065 Circa 1914 Ordnance Survey map, scale 6" to 1 mile, showing Castlecary estate and vicinity. Annotated A862.066 Circa 1914- Copy plan of refuse coup at Glensburgh, Grangemouth 1921 with proposed enlargement. Scale 1" to 40 ft. A862.068 Circa 1920 Geological Survey map of Candiehead area in Muiravonside Parish, scale 6" to 1 mile. Annotated A862.069 Circa 1931 Geological Survey map of Falkirk and Polmont areas, scale 6" to 1 mile. Annotated A862.070 Circa 1932 Geological Survey map of Camelon area, scale 6" to 1 mile. Annotated Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558)

A862.071 Circa 1932 Geological Survey map of Carronshore and Grangemouth areas, scale 6" to 1 mile. Annotated: 'Douglas Glebe Colliery, nine feet, coal workings, ventilation tracing' A862.072 Circa 1932 Geological Survey map of Larbert area, scale 6" to 1 mile. Annotated. A862.074 1936 Geological Survey map of Denny and Dunipace, scale 6" to 1 mile. Annotated. A862.075 1941 Geological Survey map of Jawcraig and Easter Jaw area, scale 6" to 1 mile. Annotated. A862.076 1941 Geological Survey map sheet NXXX S.E., Stirlingshire, scale 6" to 1 mile showing Shieldhill, Brightons and California. Annotated. A862.077 1949 Site plan of proposed public park in Grangemouth, South of Avon Street, scale 1" to 50 ft. A862.078/01 Circa 1950 Transparency of part of an Ordnance Survey map showing Castlecary estate area, scale 6" to 1 mile A862.078/02 Circa 1950 Part of an Ordnance Survey map showing Castlecary estate area, scale 6" to 1 mile A862.078/03 Circa 1950 Part of an Ordnance Survey map showing Castlecary estate area, scale 6" to 1 mile A862.078/04 Circa 1950 Part of an Ordnance Survey map showing Castlecary estate area, scale 6" to 1 mile A862.078/05 Circa 1950 Part of an Ordnance Survey map showing Castlecary estate area, scale 6" to 1 mile A862.080 Circa 1951 Part of an Ordnance Survey plan NS9179 NW, scale 50" to 1 mile, showing Mary Square to Carse Crescent, Laurieston. Annotated A862.081 Circa 1951 Part of an Ordnance Survey plan NS9079 N.E., scale 50" to 1 mile, showing West End of Laurieston. Annotated A862.082/01 Circa 1951 Ordnance Survey map of older area of Grangemouth showing feuing dates and enclosing 4 copies of related parts of late-19th century maps A862.082/02 20 Apr 1897 Photocopy of a late-19th century plan referred to in the foregoing Feu Contract showing area around Clyde Street. A862.082/03 1814 Photocopy of a late-19th century plan showing area around Dry Dock, River Carron and Canal A862.082/04 3 July 1899 Photocopy of a late-19th century plan showing area around Dalgrain Road A862.082/05 Photocopy of a late-19th century plan showing area around Dalgrain Road A862.083 1951-1970 Ordnance Survey plan NS9082-9182, scale 25" to 1 mile, showing Glensburgh area of Grangemouth.

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A862.084 1954 Ordnance Survey plan NS9179 S.W., scale 50" to 1 mile, showing area around Polmont Road in Laurieston, and part of Westquarter. Annotated. A862.086 1956 Plan of land at Glensburgh refuse coup, Grangemouth. Scale 1:500 A862.087 1957 Ordnance Survey plan NS9079 S.E., Scale 50" to 1 mile, showing James Street area of Laurieston. Annotated. A862.088 1960-1964 Ordnance Survey plan NS 87 S.W., scale 6" to 1 mile, showing Brownrigg area in Slamannan Parish A1487.001 1879-1947 Newspaper cuttings of advertisements concerning mainly sales and lets relating to the Kerse Estate. Contains index at beginning of book and index compiled by Robert Porteous inserted at back. A1670.001 1797 Plan of Sir Thomas Dundas's farm in Polmont parish, bordering the lands of Craigs, Mr Livingstone, Mr Bennet and Battock steading, scale 1 inch : 2 Scots Chains

Kidston Family Papers

The Kidstons originated in the parish of Logie and later family members were prominent residents of Falkirk. The Honourable William Kidston (1849-1919) who attended Grosart's School in Falkirk became Premier of Queensland, Australia, in 1906-1907, and again, 1908- 1911. He was given the freedom of his home town of Falkirk in 1908.

Reference No Date Description A1093.001 1908 Poem "To an auld schoolmate at hame" by W Kidston, Queensland, reprinted to commemorate the re-union of Grosart's Scholars, Grahamston, Falkirk, 29th August 1908

A311.01/11 08 Mar 1907 The Brisbane Courier Political Portrait Gallery. Contains biographical sketch of William Kidston, Premier of Queensland, Australia

A311.01/03 (1908) Part of ticket for Friendly Gathering with Mr and Mrs William Kidston and their relatives in Mathieson's Rooms

A311.01/09 06 Jul 1908 Menu and programme for public luncheon for the Hon William Kidston, Premier of Queensland, Australia, in the Masonic Temple, Lint Riggs

A311.01/06 06 Jul 1908 Tickets for presentation of Freedom of Burgh of Falkirk to the Hon William Kidston, Premier of Queensland, Australia

A311.01/12 29 Aug 1908 Programme for social re-union of the pupils of James Grosart during visit of William Kidston, Premier of Queensland, Australia Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558)

A311.01/08 1910 “In memoriam” booklet for Margaret Johnston Kidston, spouse of William Kidston, Premier of Queensland, Australia. Contains biographical sketches, extracts from Legislative Assembly of Queensland and list of messages of sympathy

A311.01/04 11 Jul 1914 Ticket for Mrs James Kidston to attend Falkirk Town Council reception for George V and Queen Mary

A311.01/05 11 Jul 1914 Ticket issued to Mr James Kidston for reception at Masonic Temple, Lint Riggs, on occasion of visit of George V and Queen Mary to Falkirk

A311.01/07 1919 “In Memoriam” leaflet for William Kidston (1849-1919)

A311.01/02 14 Feb 1920 Programme to celebrate the 50th anniversary of employment of John Kidston with Messrs Fred Johnston & Co

A311.01/10 03 Dec 1920 Programme: Falkirk Iron Works Welfare Club social gathering

A311.01/01 1988 Photocopy of “The Kidstons of Logie”, MS history of family Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558)

Thomas Kier collection

Thomas Kier was Provost of Falkirk from 1857 to 1867. He was born in 1811 in Roberts Wynd and died at his home, Newlands, on the Carse in 1890. He was educated at the Parochial School and took up trade as a grocer and was still working into his old age at his High Street shop. He had a brief spell as a Councillor from 1839 to 1841 and did not return until 1858 when he was asked to lead the campaign which culminated in the passage of the Falkirk Police and Improvement Act of 1859. He was Provost for 9 years; he left office in 1867 and was rewarded with accolades and the usual expensive silver plate. During his time the town's general condition improved greatly especially in sanitation, lighting and policing.

As well as his involvement with the Council he was for many years Chairman of the Parochial Board and was in many ways responsible for the building of the Poorhouse in High Station Road (1857) and the new Cemetery in Camelon. He was a leading light in the Falkirk Trustees Savings Bank for 30 years and was also a member of the first school board following the 1872 Education Act.

He was a founder member of Falkirk Bowling Club and was a keen curler. Around 1850 he purchased a farm in Denny called Linns and thereafter styled himself Thomas Kier of Linns.

Reference Date Description No A787.001 2 May 1854 Photocopy of statement by Thomas Kier about contents of glass bottle buried in foundations of the statue of the Duke of Wellington. A787.002 1858 Photocopy of application to attach telephone wires to property in High St, Falkirk A787.003 1883 Photocopy of copy tack between William Forbes of Callendar and Thomas Kier for Newlands A787.004 1890 Photocopy of letter, James Forgie to Russel & Aitken reporting on potential to let property in Pleasance belonging to Thomas Kier's Trustees, with sketch of property A787.005 1890 Photocopy of Inventory and Valuation of estate of the late Thomas Kier A787.006 1890 Photocopy of Minutes at the opening of the repositories of the late Thomas Kier of Linns, Falkirk A787.007 13 Feb 1890 Photocopy of Minute of meeting of the Trustees of the late Thomas Kier of Linns A787.008 8 Aug 1890 Photocopy of Minute of meeting of the Trustees of the late Thomas Kier of Linns relating to the erection of a memorial monument. Includes estimate A787.009 8 Dec 1891 Photocopy of Minute of meeting of the Trustees of the late Thomas Kier of Linns relating to work on Public House in Duncanson's Court, Falkirk A787.010 1895 Photocopy of List of the children of the late Thomas Kier of Linns who predeceased him.

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Laing family papers

Reference Date Description No A1541.001 20th century Falkirk & District United Co-op Society Ltd Member's Share Book issued to Isabel Laing A1541.002 20th century Stenhousemuir Co-op Society Ltd Membership card of Elspeth Laing

James Leishman personal papers Local resident, Sabbath School teacher at Laurieston United Free Church

Reference Date Description No A1203.001 28 Feb 1920 Diploma of honour awarded to James Leishman for long service in Sabbath School work at Laurieston United Free Church

Linning Personal Papers Mr Linning was a resident of Stenhousemuir.

Reference Date Description No A438.01 Notes on canal boats Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558)

Livingstone family papers The lands of Callendar were held by the Livingston family from 1346 until 1715, and then leased by Lady Anne Livingstone (later Countess of Kilmarnock) and her son, from 1721 until 1783. Details of the genealogy of this family can be found in 'The Livingstons of Callendar and their Principal Cadets' by Edwin Brockholst Livingston (1920) and “The Livingstones of Virginia” by Lucille Barco Coone (Gateway press Inc, 1990). Surviving records can be found at the National Library of Scotland and the National Archives of Scotland.

Reference Date Description No A009.200 21 Nov 1660 Letters patent creating Alexander Livingston, nephew of James, as Earl of Callendar, Lord Livingston and Almond, reserving liferent of the title to James (seal missing) A717.006 06 Mar 1765- Petition to the House of Lords, Francis, Lord Napier vs 11 Mar 1765 Captain William Livingston concerning the debts of the late James Livingston A1329.001 2001 A history of the Livingston Family from Sir Alexander Livingston (1381-1451) to Alexander Livingston, 1st earl of Linlithgow (1561-1621). Also includes several family trees, including lines of descent New York Livingstons and South Carolina Livingstons from William, 4th Lord Callendar A1591.001 30 Sep 1667 Precept of clare constat, Duke and Duchess of Hamilton in favour of James Livingston of the lands of Newland and Couperland in the barony of Polmont A1591.002 25 Oct 1664 Charter, Anne, Duchess of Hamilton in favour of James Livingston, of lands in Westquarter and Redding A1591.003 1715 Registered Disposition , Andrew Marjoribanks, WS, to Alexander Livingstone of Badlormie, relating to obligation of Trustees of Findlater to pay ￡7500 to Dame Helen Livingston, spouse of Sir Richard Newton of that Ilk A1591.004 Registered Disposition , Duke of Hamilton's Commissioners to Alexander Livingston, relating to conveyancing of part of lands of Redding and Westquarter with privileges in common muir of Reddingrig and Whytesiderig

James Livingston research collection

Reference Date Description No A1329.001 2001 A history of the Livingston Family from Sir Alexander Livingston (1381-1451) to Alexander Livingston, 1st earl of Linlithgow (1561-1621). Also includes several family trees, including lines of descent New York Livingstons and South Carolina Livingstons from William, 4th Lord Callendar

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William R Logan papers William Logan, who was born in Stenhousemuir, was a doctor in psychiatry and an amateur artist. He was in the Royal Army Medical Corps and the Malayan Medical Service, and died there in 1942.

Paintings held in object collections of Falkirk Museums

Reference Date Description No A892.001 1945-1948 Correspondence of Christine Logan and others concerning the estate of Dr William P Logan A892.002 1941 Articles by W R Logan, Malayan Medical Service "The Control of Continued Excitement in Psychoses" (from Journal of the Malaya Branch, British Medical Association, Vol 4 No 4 march 1941) and "Psychical illness among the services in Singapore", (from Journal of Mental Science, April 1941) A892.003 1940s Hand-drawn and lettered Christmas cards by William Logan

Longbotham, John, Personal Papers

John Longbotham was a merchant seaman and resident of Bonnybridge.

Reference Date Description No A197.002/06 Accounts of wages paid to J Longbotham for service on the MV Egidia

A197.001 1941-1950 Continuous certificate of discharge of John Longbotham, Bonnybridge, merchant seaman. Contains record of engagement and discharge from ships under the merchant Shipping Act, 1894.

A197.002/01 20 Jul 1942 Accounts of wages paid to J Longbotham

A197.002/03 05 Jun 1944 Accounts of wages paid to J Longbotham

A197.002/02 12 Jan 1945 Accounts of wages paid to J Longbotham

A197.002/04 10 Feb 1947 Accounts of wages paid to J Longbotham

A197.002/05 24 Mar 1947 Accounts of wages paid to J Longbotham for service on the MV Egidia

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Lonie Family Collection

The Lonie family were from Falkirk, with extended family in Callander, Stirling.

Reference Date Description No A187.003 (1914)- Postcard from soldier, T Dunn to his friends. No (1918) addresses. Obverse has illustration of soldier writing home with “Remembrance of France”; reverse has letter. Mentions “I see the trenches often enough”

A187.002/03 19 Mar 1917 Memorial card for Agnes Nicol Lonie, Sunnyside Rd, Camelon. (aged 17 months)

A187.002/01 14 Nov 1918 Memorial card for Annie Nicoll, wife of Robert Anderson, Victoria Building, Callander (aged 21)

A187.002/02 22 Nov 1925 Memorial card for Margaret, daughter of Thomas & Annie Lonie, 36 Gairdoch St, Carron Rd, Falkirk, (aged 1year, 5 months)

A187.001 1937 Car insurance certificate of Thomas Flood Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558)

Louden Family Papers

The Louden family of Brightons, Falkirk, were a family of schoolteachers. John Louden was born in Airdrie but grew up in Reddingmuirhead, Falkirk, where he attended Liddle’s school and became a pupil teacher there. After training as a teacher he taught in Meigle, Perthshire, and Bathgate, West Lothian, before returning to Reddingmuirhead. In 1902 he was appointed head teacher at Redding Intermediate School from which he retired in 1925. He was also an active Freemason and a member of Lodge Polmont No 793; a member of Grangemouth Parish Council and later of Stirling County Council; and an Elder at Polmont North Parish Church. He died in 1933. His wife, Jane Drinnan, attended Falkirk High School, 1889?-1893, and the University of Edinburgh, 1895-1899. She was President of Falkirk High School Club in 1899 (the Club was founded in 1898). She taught in Wallacestone Public School. The couple had a son and a daughter. Their daughter, Jessie Campbell Louden also attended Falkirk High School, 1915-1920, and Edinburgh University, 1923-1935, trained as a teacher and taught at Slamannan Public School and Falkirk Northern School. She was also active in the Falkirk Ice Skating Club as a member of the Committee, as Secretary and as an Ice Figure Test judge for the National Skating Association of Great Britain.

Reference Date Description No John Louden A558.26 04 Jul 1896; 15 May Receipt from Thomas Gibson, Schoolmaster to David 1834 Wylie, Surgeon, for twopence sterling as proportion of salary, 1832-1834; and cheque of David Wylie drawn on Clydesdale Bank, Falkirk Branch A558.04 28 Oct 1901; Letters, Daniel Leslie, 20 Stirling Rd, Glasgow to J 01 Apr 1902; Louden concerning contract to renew bowling green 05 Apr 1902 at Polmont A558.04 28 Oct 1901; Letters, Daniel Leslie, 20 Stirling Rd, Glasgow to J 01 Apr 1902; Louden concerning contract to renew bowling green 05 Apr 1902 at Polmont A558.05 28 May 1900; Nov Invoice and receipt of W.B. Callander, watchmaker, 1903 Jeweller, Silversmith & Optician. Includes letterhead A558.25 1864 Scrapbook of press cuttings relating to dispute between Heritors of Parish of Polmont and Mr Peter Forgie concerning lair in graveyard A558.23 1884 Funeral card, John Hay, 7, Lorne Terrace, Maryhill, Glasgow A558.20 1891-1903 Redding Co-operative Society Ltd loan book of John Louden A558.26 04 Jul 1896; Receipt from Thomas Gibson, Schoolmaster to David 15 May 1834 Wylie, Surgeon, for twopence sterling as proportion of salary, 1832-1834; and cheque of David Wylie drawn on Clydesdale Bank, Falkirk Branch A558.05 28 May 1900; Nov Invoice and receipt of W.B. Callander, watchmaker, 1903 Jeweller, Silversmith & Optician. Includes letterhead A558.24 (Early 20th Century) Pencil transcription of memorial to Admiral Sir {nd} Thomas Livingstone of Westquarter and Bedlormie (1769-1853) A558.04 28 Oct 1901; Letters, Daniel Leslie, 20 Stirling Rd, Glasgow to J 01 Apr 1902; Louden concerning contract to renew bowling green 05 Apr 1902 at Polmont Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558)

A558.19 Jan 1907 Invoice & receipt from J. Harcourt Laurie “for professional attendance” A558.60 1908 Map of east Stirlingshire A558.21 1919 Meat ration card Jane Drinnan (wife of John Louden) A558.58 26 Jun 1920 Preceptory of Falkirk Souvenir of Pilgrimage to Torphichen. Handmade and lettered booklets containing photographs; A558.58/1 inscribed “To Frater John Louden with best wishes from Frater S Archie D Webster” [Knights Templar?] A558.59 25 Jun 1921 Falkirk Preceptory Annual Pilgrimage to Culross. Handmade booklet containing photographs of Abbey and group [Knights Templar?] A558.57 1925-1933 Press cuttings relating to life and career of John Louden. Includes obituary 1933 (01.21) A558.02 1925 Ms Royal proclamation of appointment of Andrew Aitken and Robina Hardie as King and Queen of Polmont Old Parish Children's Day A558.03 04 Jul 1925 Press cutting, Falkirk Herald, relating to Polmont Old Parish Children's Day. Includes description of Queen crowned by Mrs John Louden A558.07 1926 Quarterly account from John W Bennie, Dispensing Chemist A558.01 18 Jun 1910 Souvenir programme: Old Polmont Parish Children's Day

A558.40 1891; 1893 Honours Grade Leaving Certificates in French and English of Jane Drinnan A558.56 31 May 1899; 27 Jul Letters, Clerk of Polmont School Board to Miss J 1899 Drinnan, Sussex Villa, Polmont Station, continuing appointment as interim teacher at Wallacestone Public School. A558.41 1890 University of St Andrews Local Examinations Certificates of Jane Drinnan A558.54 1890s? Ms notes relating to history of Falkirk High School in 1890s. A558.38 1891 Lower Grade Leaving Certificates on mathematics and French of Jane Drinnan A558.39 1891 Higher Grade Leaving Certificates in Arithmetic, German and French of Jane Drinnan A558.40 1891; 1893 Honours Grade Leaving Certificates in French and English of Jane Drinnan A558.42 1893 Certificate, Science and Art A558.36 1895 University of Edinburgh pass certificate in Junior Humanity (non-graduating class) of Jane Drinnan A558.55 1896 A.M. Scott: “Lady Helen and the Toad”. Printed booklet, signed by author. Also includes pencil note on A.M. Scott, pupil at Polmont and student Glasgow University A558.34 1896-1897 University of Edinburgh certificates of merit in French and Rhetoric & Exposition of Jane Drinnan A558.35 1896-1897 University of Edinburgh pass certificates in Education, German, French and Natural Philosophy of Jane Drinnan A558.37 1897 University of Edinburgh pass certificates in Moral Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558)

Philosophy, Education, English, French and Logic & Metaphysics of Jane Drinnan A558.53 1899 Letters to Jane Drinnan. Includes letters relating to Falkirk High School Club and letter from A.M. Scott. A558.44 1899 “The Book of the Falkirk High School Club” (FP club founded 1898). Includes photograph of Jane Drinnan and inscription “Presented to Miss Drinnan, President of the Club for 1899 by the Members of the Committee A558.45 29 Mar 1899 “The Scottish Gentlewoman Vol 1 No 5” Includes article on Falkirk High School Club A558.56 31 May 1899; 27 Jul Letters, Clerk of Polmont School Board to Miss J 1899 Drinnan, Sussex Villa, Polmont Station, continuing appointment as interim teacher at Wallacestone Public School. A558.52 Early 20th Century Press cuttings relating to Falkirk High School and Falkirk High School Club A558.50 (1910) “There's a song we'll sing” Falkirk High School Song. Includes photographs of Falkirk Old High School and Falkirk High School Jessie Louden A558.27 1913-1914; 1914- Report cards of Jessie Louden, Redding New School, 1915 Polmont A558.27 1913-1914; 1914- Report cards of Jessie Louden, Redding New School, 1915 Polmont A558.48 1915-1920 Report cards of Jessie Louden, Falkirk High School A558.61 1916 A558.62 1920s Handwriting practice sheets of Jessie C Louden, Class VI A558.30 1918 Higher Education Scotland Intermediate Certificate of Jessie Louden A558.31 1921-1923 National Committee for the Training of Teachers in Scotland, Training Record of Jessie C Louden A558.33 1923-1925 University of Edinburgh certificates of merit in Botany and Fine Art of Jessie Louden A558.32 Aug 1923 Scottish Education Department Teacher's General Certificate of Jessie C Louden A558.28 26 Mar 1926 J. Coutts Morrison, Education Officer, Education Authority of the County of Stirling to Jessie Louden, Public School, Slamannan, offering appointment as Assistant Teacher in Falkirk Northern School A558.49 06 Sep 1926 Falkirk High School Commemoration Day programme A558.29 10 Mar 1927 Education Authority of the County of Stirling. Rules relating to the absence of teachers from duty A558.47 1935; 1936 Programmes: Falkirk High School Club Anniversary Dinner 1935 and Dinner to commemorate the Jubilee of Falkirk High School,(1886-1936) A558.46 1942 Falkirk High School Year Book A558.47 1935; 1936 Programmes: Falkirk High School Club Anniversary Dinner 1935 and Dinner to commemorate the Jubilee of Falkirk High School,(1886-1936) A558.51 1983 Falkirk High School Year Book A558.43 1986 Falkirk High School Centenary Magazine

A557.14 1938? Constitution and Rules of Falkirk Figure Skating Club Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558)

inaugurated 24 October 1938 A557.13 1938-1939 Falkirk Ice Rink membership card of Miss Jessie C Louden, Vale View, Polmont A557.08 1940s? Programme: Falkirk Ice Rink Christmas Pantomime “Babes in the Wood A557.03 1940s Programme: Falkirk Ice Rink Presents “A Christmas Fantasy” A557.09 1940s Programme: Falkirk Ice Rink Christmas Pantomime “Mother Goose” A557.17 (Circa 1947)-(1953) Press cuttings relating to Falkirk skaters A557.07 Apr 1945 Programme: Falkirk Ice Rink “Symphony on Silver Blades 1945” A557.04 (Circa 1950) Programme: Blackpool Ice Parade at Falkirk Ice Rink A557.11 Dec 1945-Jan 1946 Programme: Falkirk Ice Rink presents “The Ice Follies” A557.05 Feb 1946 Programme: Icecapades Ice Revue at Falkirk Ice Rink A557.12 06 Feb 1946 Press cuttings from “Ice Skating” relating to Falkirk ice rink and club A557.06 Mar 1946 Programme: Falkirk Ice Rink Ltd presents Flashing Blades “ A557.10 Dec 1946 Programme: Falkirk Ice Rink presents “The Sleeping Princess” A557.02 Feb 1947 Programme: Falkirk Ice Rink Presents “Ice Revue” A557.01 Dec 1948 Programme: Falkirk Ice Rink presents “Snow White” A557.22 Jan 1949 Programme: Edinburgh Ice Rink Ltd, Haymarket: “A Grand Fancy Dress Skating Carnival” A557.18 Apr 1949 Programme: Dunfermline Ice Rink Scottish Amateur Figure Skating Championships of the National Skating Association for Great Britain A557.21 1952 Programme: Paisley Ice Rink Scottish Amateur Figure Skating Championships of the National Skating Association for Great Britain A557.15 1953-1954 Correspondence and notes of Miss Jessie Louden as secretary of Falkirk Figure Skating Club. Includes pencil historical sketch of club A557.19 1954 Programme: Murrayfield Ice Rink Edinburgh Scottish Amateur Figure Skating Championships of the National Skating Association of Great Britain A557.20 1954-1955 Programme: Murrayfield Ice Rink, Edinburgh, “Humpty Dumpty on Ice” A557.16 20 Oct 1954 Letter, E.G.Coggins, Secretary of National Skating Association of Great Britain to Miss J.C. Louden concerning her resignation as secretary of Falkirk Figure Skating Club and continuation as an Ice Figure Test judge A557.23 1955 Programme: Edinburgh Empire “White Horse Inn on Ice”

A558.11 Sep 1944 Invoice & receipt, William Scott, Crown Garage, Newmarket Street, Falkirk A558.16 1950s? “Could that be Miss Louden?” : one of a series of broadsheet advertisements for John M Millar Ltd, Callendar Road Garage, Falkirk A558.13 1950s? “Road habits by Gibbons” overstamped John Millar Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558)

Ltd, Callendar Road Garage, Falkirk. Booklet issued as souvenir of Ford dealers' Ford Exhibition and Service Week A558.14 1953 “Everyone acclaims it except Miss Louden”: one of a series of broadsheet advertisements for John M Millar Ltd, Callendar Road Garage, Falkirk A558.22 Mar 1957 Motor Fuel ration book issued at Falkirk to motor car GWG 323 A558.17 (1960) Advertising leaflet “The House of Millar” for Millar's Garage

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John Louden personal & family papers

John Louden was a Falkirk resident who was in the army medical corps during the Second World War.

Reference Date Description No A761.007 Paper carrier bags overstamped “Aitken's Falkirk Ales” and “United Caledonian Breweries Limited” A761.006 24 Jan 1936 Typescript programme for proclamation of the accession of King Edward VIII by the Burgh of Falkirk. A761.002 (1940s) Army Identity Card of John Louden, attached to the Medical Services A761.001 1946 Soldier's Release Book Class “A” of Private John Louden A761.003 03 Apr 1946 Programme for reception and welcome home in West Church Hall, Falkirk (following end of Second World War) A761.004 31 Dec 1946 Congregational Record of the West Church of Scotland, Falkirk, Centenary Number. (Annual Report). Front cover has photograph of church. A761.005/02 12 Mar 1958 Envelope addressed to J Louden A761.005/01 26 Mar 1958 Invitation to Civic Reception held by Falkirk Town Council for the Falkirk Division of the Civil Defence Corps, issued to J Louden Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558)

Love Collection James Love was a Falkirk journalist and antiquarian. His collected articles for the Falkirk Herald on local history and local people were published in four volumes as Love’s Notes and Queries

Note: most of the collection is catalogued on MDA cards and not listed in this catalogue. Please ask for assistance

A1 Circa 1679- Notes, collected papers, correspondence, 1920s newscuttings and articles on Falkirk and district local history. Includes papers of other individuals collected by Love.

Reference Date Description No A001.002 12 Aug 1757 Call to the Rev John Aitcheson, signed by Heads of Families, Heritors and Elders of the Parish of Falkirk A001.029 07 May 1791 Contract, Carron Company with William Philp, a Sandmoulder, for 9 years A001.030 10 Jun 1793 Contract, Carron Company with Andrew Hay, a Carpenter and Patternmaker, for 7 years A001.134/10 07 Jun 1809 Contract, Carron Company with James Easton as apprentice sailor to serve on board the company's brig, “Panope” for three years A001.139/6 1850-1879 A001.126 27 Sep 1850 List of all persons receiving relief through the Parochial Board of Falkirk A001.139/17 1879 The formation of a football club in Falkirk in 1879 A697.001 Early 20th Envelope annotated with information on Century {nd} photograph (See P483). Addressed to Mr Love, 23 Neilson Street A697.002 Early 20th Envelope annotated with information on Century {nd} photograph (See P710) A001.722 07 Aug 1901 Letter, James McLean, 2 Ardgowan Terrace, Glasgow to James Love concerning his connection to Falkirk Congregational Church. Disputes dates for his ministry (1852-1867) and describes split in Evangelical Union Church A001.723 07 Aug 1901 Letter, James McLean, 2 Ardgowan Terrace, Glasgow to James Love concerning the history of Falkirk Congregational Church. Offers to find information from relatives and gives publication information on and location of Congregational Church magazines A001.538 (1910s) {nd} Notes on trial of James Rattray of Perthshire, Major in Jacobite Army, copied form Gentleman's Magazine, 1746. A001.539 (1910s) {nd} Copy Testament Dative of James Rattray, late of Ranaguillion , residing at Mungall, Falkirk, from Stirling Commissariat, 1770-1777 A001.540 (1910s) {nd} Research notes on Register of Bonds, relating to Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558)

local families, 1798-1803 A001.541 (1910s) {nd} Research notes on Register of Sasines, relating to local property A001.542 (1910s) {nd} Research notes on Register of Bonds, relating to local families A001.543 (1910s) {nd} Research notes on Register of Bonds, relating to local families A001.544 (1910s) {nd} letter, Geo Greig to James Love, concerning research on Mrs Dobbie's Grahamston Feu (lands of Grahamsmuir) A001.546 (1910s) {nd} Biographical notes on Falkirk Policemen, died 1866 and 1867. Includes Superintendent Gray, Chief Constable Meffan and Peter Crawford A001.545 (1910s) {nd} Transcript of Disposition and Settlement, Patrick Mair in favour of his wife and children concerning tenement flat in Logan’s Close, Kirk Wynd and in Smittiesland, Edinburgh A001.547 (1910s) {nd} Biographical notes on Donald Cameron of Lochiel, resident at Kinnaird House in the 1790s A001.550 (1910s) {nd} Biographical notes on Robert Smith, merchant, Falkirk (early 19th century) A001.548 (1910s) {nd} Biographical notes on Rankine family including notes on James Rankine, bookseller, Falkirk A001.549 (1910s) {nd} Biographical notes on James Neilson, Auctioneer, Slamannan A001.551 (1910s) {nd} Notes from Sir Walter Scott's Journal relating to discovery of iron mallet on Graeme's Dyke, by John Reddoch of Falkirk in 1826 A001.552 (1910s) {nd} Notes on Falkirk Post Office, taken from article in Scotsman, 15 Jan 1834, concerning Alex Ramsay, manager of Falkirk Post Office for 55 years. Also includes note on trial of James Jamieson, Charles Jamieson and Euphan Graham for robbing mail in 1786. A001.537 1911 Copies of Testament of Robert Burn, portioner in Falkirk, from Stirling Commissariat. A001.523 (1920s) {nd} Research notes on Falkirk First Congregational Church. Includes biographical notes on ministers A001.524 (1920s) {nd} Research notes on Falkirk First Congregational Church. Relates to acquisition of land for a building, 1812. A001.525 (1920s) {nd} Research notes on Rev John Anderson, minister of Bank St Congregational Church, Falkirk A001.526 (1920s) {nd} Research notes on Rev William Wilson, minister of Bank St Congregational Church, Falkirk A001.527 (1920s) {nd} Research notes on Wester and Middles Bowhouse concerning leases, rents and dispositions from 1653. Also includes family tree of Binnie family A001.528 (1920s) {nd} Transcript of information on flyleaf of chartulary. Includes list of tenants of Mill of Compston, John McLeod and M Livingston of Parkhall and memo concerning payment of rent for lands of Hillhead, Barony of Manuel Foulis. Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558)

A001.529 (1920s) {nd} Copy memorandum on superiorities of Muiravonside and Manuel Foulis, extract of stipend of Muiravonside, lists of approved rents, part of map showing southern part of Falkirk Parish (Darnrig Moss, Gardrum Moss, Strathavon, Middlerighead, Jawhill) A001.530 (1920s) {nd} Research notes on Parkhall with lists of proprietors and rents. Includes note on state of new mills of Compston A001.531 (1920s) {nd} Research notes on Kerse Estate, Milnhall and Castlecary A001.532 (1920s) {nd} Research notes on Barony of Manuel Foulis A001.533 (1920s) {nd} Copy Trust Disposition of Thomas Heugh, Falkirk, 1780, owner of tenement houses in Falkirk, including provision for son, Andrew, in America, if Andrew should be involved in the rebellion in the Colonies and be attainted. Also history of property following sale to Walker family A001.534 (1920s) {nd} Copy Testament Dative of Janet Miller, spouse of John Meek of Fortassett. Annotated “will of John Meek's mother”. A001.535 (1920s) {nd} Copy Testament Dative of George Meek, d. 1820 A001.536 (1920s) {nd} Copies of Testaments from Stirling Commissariot. Includes testaments of John Owen, 1678, Alexander Hamilton Smith, 1734, Michael Bruce, 1756, Christian & Janet Watts, 1762-1769, William Hardie, 1762-1769, John Neildon, 1792, James Fish, 1795, Alex Dickson, 1798, Alexander Henderson, 1800, William Balloch, 1811, Margaret Deans or Campbell, 1814, Thomas Stewart, 1807, Susanna Price, 1806, William Benson, 1816, John Aitken, Brewer, 1821, John Russell, Watchmaker,1817. A001.553 (1920s) {nd} Biographical notes on Viscountess Strathallen, 1846-1920 A001.554 (1920s) {nd} Transcription of gravestone inscription, Whyte family A001.555 (1920s) {nd} Copy of article on The Vulcan from the “Scientific American” A001.521 1923 Note concerning playbill, property of Mr Wallace Maxwell of Carron, and copy letter concerning possible monetary value of playbill. (No details of playbill) A001.724 07 Oct 1924 Letter, J H Payton, British Museum, London to James Love, responding to request for information on the Rev J L King and the Rev J Morton during the 1880s. Charges fee of 5/-. Unable to find specific information on departure dates A001.725 07 Oct 1924 Letter, Shaw & McInnes, Firnhill Iron Works, Glasgow to James Love responding to request for information on Provost Shaw. States Provost Shaw born Bainsford, 1820 and died July 1895, Archibald McInnes Shaw, sole partner, is nearest living relative Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558)

A001.520 07 Oct 1924 Notes on records found in Register of Deeds of Service of Heirs relating to families in Falkirk area. A001.522 1925 Printer's proof of advertising notice for lecture on “The Rise and Fall of the Lord of the Isles” for the Falkirk Natural History and Archaeological Society on 3 March 1925