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. Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558) 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. Reference Date Description No A118.001 10 Oct Photocopy of letter, James Gardner, St Petersburg, Russia 1801 to William Gardner, Stenhousemuir. Relates to family matters. Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558) 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 Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558) 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 Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558) 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 Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558) [Nov 1918] A1678.025 Newscutting containing Death Notice of Pte John [Murray] Gorman, 7th Gordon Highlanders.