The Dumfries Weekly Journal And
Nithsdale, Annandale, and Galloway Advertiser
Birth, Marriage and Death Notices Transcribed by Diana Henry and Robert Wells
5th January 1830
BIRTH [sic]
At Edinburgh, on the 24th ult., the Lady of Lieut. Colonel L. Brown, Bombay Army, of a daughter. At the Manse of Coldingham, on the 25th ult., Mrs James Home Robertson, of a son.
MARRIED
At Barlocco, on the 14th December, Mr Thomas M’Myn, of Newark, to Janet, eldest daughter of Alexander M’Cartney, Esq. of Barlocco. At Edinburgh, on the 24th ult., Dr James Boyd, of the Royal High School, to Jane Reid, eldest daughter of Mr John Easton, late merchant there. On Monday the 28th ult., at St. George’s Church, London, Joseph Brisbane, cooper, to Barbara Gordon, late of Newabbey. At La Canardiere, near Quebec, on the 10th Nov. by the Venerable Archdeacon Mountain, the Hon. Francis Ward Primrose, only brother of the Earl of Roseberry, to Percy, third daughter of the late Lieut.-Colonel Ralph Gore, Ordnance Store-keeper.
DIED
At Maryholm, on the 26th ult., Mr William Biggar, youngest son of the late James Biggar, Esq. of Barbuie. At Kirkbog, Closeburn, on the 31st ult., Mr William Bell, aged 81, late joiner at Mousewald Place. On the 22d ult., at the Old Abbey of Dundrennan, Mr William Kirkpatrick, aged 24 years. At Barnstaple, Margaret Bushby, spouse of Francis Lascilles, Esq. At Longtown, on the 14th ult., after having completed his seventh voyage to the Precidencies of India, Peter James, Esq. chief officer on board the Hon. East India
Company’s ship Malcolm, and oldest surviving son of the Rev. John James of Nichol Forest. At Oxford, on the 3d ult. aged 68, Robert Bourne, M.D. Clinical Professor of that University, and formerly fellow of Worcester College. At his seat, Stowell Lodge, Wilts, on the 24th ult. Admiral Sir George Montague, G.C.B. in the 80th year of his age. On the 31st ult., at Liverpool, where she had arrived for the recovery of her health, Mrs Douglas, relict of George Douglas, Esq. of New York. In Kilmarnock, Mrs Mary Finn, at the extreme old age of 105 years. She retained her faculties to the last, and her hair preserved its original hue, without allowing a single grey hair to intrude on its prescriptive tenure.
12th January 1830
BIRTH
At Furbar, on the 8th inst., Mrs Shaw of a son.
MARRIED
Here, upon the 8th, by the Rev. Dr. Duncan, George Platt, Esq., Richibucto, to Miss Agness Roxburgh, Kirkpatrick Durham. At Thornhill, on the 8th inst., by the Rev. Mr Roat, Mr Robert Brown, roadmaker, to Miss Agnes M’Cheyne, daughter of Mr Wm. M’Cheyne. At Closeburn Miln, on the 11th inst., by the Rev. Dr. smith of Morton, Mr Wm, Johnston, farmer, Bankhead, Morton, to Miss Margret Anderson, eldest daughter of Mr Wm. Anderson, Closeburn Miln.
DIED
At High Kelton, near Dumfries, on the 3d instant, after a few days illnes [sic], in the 20th year of his age, Alexander, youngest son of the late Rev. Dr. Crichton, Minister of Holywood, [sic] At Jamaica, on the 28th Oct. last, in consequence of a fall from his horse, Newall Berwick, Esq., of Belleview, major of the St. Thomas in the east regiment of Militia. The deceased was in perfect health, and had just gone out for a morning ride when the awful sudden, and much to be regretted accident occurred. At Whithorn, on the afternoon of the 8th curt, James M’Millan, Esq. M.D., aged 73 – much and deservedly regretted. At Calcutta, on the 12th July last, Captain William Eastgate, of the Honourable East India Company service, and port and post-master at Diamond harbour – a gentleman much respected by all who knew him. On Wednesday last, at Ivy Cottage, near Blackwood, at the advanced age of 84 years, Agnes Burgess, who lived upwards of 50 years in one family a faithful and honest servant, a generous and benevolent friend, lived respected and died regretted by all her friends and acquaintances. At Chapelerne, on the 6th inst, Mr John Riddick, aged 73.
19th January 1830
MARRIED
On the 11th inst., at Kirkton, Kirkmahoe, by the Rev. John Wightman, Mr Samuel Cowan, land surveyor, Broomfield, Dumfries, to Marion, only daughter of the late Mr Thomas Fergusson of the former place. At Thornhill, on Friday last, by the Rev. D. Smith, of Morton, Mr Robert Lawson, joiner, Keir, to Miss Janet M’Caig of the former place. At Gatehouse, on the 11th Jan., by the Rev. Robert Jeffrey, Mr Thomas Black, clock and watchmaker, to Miss Jane Stodhart, youngest daughter of the late William Stodhart, Esq. Gatehouse.
DIED
At Heck, Lochmaben, on the 11th curt., Mr James Locke, aged 62 – much regretted. Here, on Friday morning last, Jessie, infant daughter of Mr Thomson, joiner. At Burnfoot, parish of Sanquhar, on the 13th curt., in the 84th year of her age, Mrs Janet Martin, mother of Mr John Drife, farmer, there. On the 5th inst., at Chudleigh, Devonshire, John Ewart, Esq., late of Mullock, aged 77. At Joppa Estate, island of Jamaica, on the 1st of November last, of fever, James Dabitts M’William, son of Mr M’William, Gatehouse of Fleet. At Kirkcudbright, on the 8th curt., Mr William Armstrong, innkeeper there, aged 46 years – much regretted by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance.
26th January 1830
BIRTHS
At Milnbank, on the 19th inst., Mrs Armstrong of a daughter. At Penninghame House, on the 13th inst., Mrs Houston Stewart, of a son. At the College of Glasgow, on the 12th curt., Mrs Sandford, of a daughter.
MARRIED
At Irvine, on the 11th curt., by the Rev. Mr Wilson, Lieut.-Colonel William Shaw, to Miss Janet Wilson. At St. George’s, Hanover Square, London, on the 14th inst. John Keir, Esq. of Westfield, in the county of Edinburgh, to Elizabeth Mary, eldest daughter of Neil Malcolm, Esquire of Poltalloch, Argyllshire, and Lamb Abbey, Kent.
DIED
At Barjarg, on the 21st curt., Mrs Hunter Arundell. At Maxwelltown, on the 21st inst., after a long and severe indisposition, Isabella Cameron, relict of the late Mr James Coulthard, baker, Dumfries. She was a young
woman of an amiable character, and her death is deeply felt by her friends and numerous acquaintances. Suddenly, at Maxwelltown, on the 22d current, Mrs Mary Walker, relict of the late William Elton, Esq. of Milliganton, much and justly regretted. Here, on the 6th inst., in the 78th year of his age, Mr Matthew Wilson, late merchant in Dumfries, much respected for his many amiable qualities, and virtuous habits. On the 15th current, Mr Alexander Fergusson, farmer in Drumjohn, parish of Kirkgunzeon. At Lochhead, near Furmuir, on Thursday the 14th current, Mr Matthew Chrone, aged 83. At Edinburgh, on the 15th curt., the Right Reverend Bishop Sandford. At Chudleigh, Devonshire, on the 5th inst., John Ewert, Esq. late of Mullack.
2nd February 1830
BIRTHS
On the 18th inst., at Keltonmains, the Lady of John Walker, Esq., of a son. At 41, Northumberland Street, on the 26th inst., Mrs David Cannan, of a daughter. At Merchiston House, on the 24th inst., the Lady Elizabeth Thackeray, of a son. At No. 23, Royal Circus, on the 21st inst., the Lady of Jas. Walker, Esq. advocate, of a son.
MARRIED
Here, yesterday, Mr David Coulthard, to Miss Isabella Young, daughter of the late Mr Thos. Young, baker in this place. At Brownhill, parish of Keir, on the 28th curt., James Fergusson, Barjarg Village, to Jannet Campbell, Brownhill. The above couple were on the eve of being married twenty-six years ago, when the love of military glory prevented the ceremony from taking place. His career of ambition being run, he has now returned with the laurels of many a hard- fought battle, and wedded the object of his youthful attachment. At Torthorwald, on Friday last, by the Rev. Thomas Gibson, Mr William Wells, Convener of the Incorporated Trades of Lochmaben, to Miss Henrietta Craig, third daughter of Mr William Craig, Esq. Manchester. At Lochmaben, on Friday last, by the Rev. Thomas Gibson, Mr Robert Brown, Closeburn, to Miss Helen Johnston, second daughter of David Johnston, Esq., late Bailie of that burgh. At Kirkcudbright, on 24th inst., by the Rev. G Hamilton, Mr Andrew Donaldson, to Miss Jane Robinson. At Wyneholm, in the parish of Hutton, on the 29th ult., by the Rev. Jacob Wright, Mr William Holiday, farmer, Whitriggs, to Miss Margaret Duncan, daughter to Mr Alexander Duncan, farmer Wyneholm. At Liverpool, at St. Anne’s Church, on the 28th ultimo, Mr Edmund Wilkinson, solicitor there, to Mary Campbell, youngest daughter of the late Mr John Hannah, cabinet-maker, Nith Place, Dumfries.
DIED
At Shambelly, in the parish of Newabbey, on the 25th ult., Mary Robinson, relict of William Wilson, farmer in Shambelly, in the 79th year of her age.
On the 29th ult., the Rev. Wm. Ritchie, D.D., minister of the High church, and Professor of Divinity,Edinburgh. At Sanquhar, on the 22d curt., aged 74, Mr John Lowrie, a member of the Town Council, and Treasurer of the burgh. At Coldstream Manse, on the 17th inst., the Rev. Robert Scott, minister of Coldsteam. At Oxnam, on the 17th instant, the Reverend John Hunter, in the 76th year of his age, and 43d of his ministry. At his house, Seville Row, London, on the 24th inst., the Right Hon. George Tierney, M.P.
9th February 1830
BIRTHS
Here, on Tuesday last, Mrs John Barker, of a son. At No. 29, Northumberland Street, on the 29th ult., Mrs John Hannay, of a son.
MARRIED
At Cummertrees, on the 1st curt., by the Rev. George Gillespie, Mr Thos. Hymers, of Newbie Mill, to Mary, second daughter of Mr John Owen, schoolmaster of that parish. At Sanquhar, on the 6th inst., by the Rev. James Reid, William Barker, Esq., Bridgend, to Betsy, youngest daughter of the late Mr John M’Call, farmer, Auchengrouth.
DIED
Here, on the 2d curt., Mr John M’Lellan, shoemaker, Friars’Vennel. Here, on the 29th Jan., after an illness of upwards of eight years, which she bore with becoming fortitude, Mary Stewart, wife of Mr John Aitken, mason here. At Maxwelltown, on Saturday last, after a long illness, which he bore with christian patience, John Seeds, aged 67. At the Spur Inn, Moffat, on the 2d curt., Grace Johnstone, sister of Mrs H. Crownston. At Marr, parish of Durrisdeer, on the 30th ult., Mr William Corson, tenant of that farm, much regretted. At Springkell, on the 19th ult., Lieut.Gen. Sir John Heron Maxwell, Bart., aged 57 years. At Northumberland Street, Edinburgh, Henry Johnstone Wylie, Esq., lately one of the Clerks of the Justiciary. At Edinburgh, on the 6th curt, Samuel Martin, Esq., of the [i]sland of Antigua.
16th February 1830
BIRTH
At Lochnaw Castle, on the 30th ult., Lady Agnew of a daughter.
MARRIED
At Kirkcudbright, on the 8th curt., Mr Alexander Kirkpatrick, aged 80, to Miss Marion M’Lellan, nearly the same age.
DIED
On Saturday, the 13th inst., Eliza, daughter of the Rev. James Clyde, minister of the First United Associate Congregation here. Here, on Thursday last, Thomas, son of Mr Robert Waugh, English Street. At Kirkcudbright, on the 11th curt., James Niven, Esq. of* At Hagg, parish of Terregles, on the 27th January last, Mr George Moffat, aged 83 years. *[Glenarm, aged 61 years.]sic At Southwick-mains, on the 3d inst., in the prime of life, after a lingering illness which he bore with Christian resignation, John Thorburn, eldest son of William Thorburn, gardner to General Dunlop – much and justly regretted. At Bareness, in the parish of Southwick, upon Friday the 29th ult., Mrs Jane M’Lean, spouse of Mr John Carson, at the advanced age of 75. At Pleasance, Mr Robert Carson, teacher, Islesteps of Cargen, aged 35. Few country teachers have been so successful in making general good scholars; he is deeply regretted, and will be felt as a public loss to the inhabitants of a wide district who in all probability “may not soon look upon his like again.” At Castle-Douglas, on the 8th inst., Isabella Snodgrass, wife of Mr Alexander Blyth, boot and shoemaker, aged 26. – She was a dutiful wife, an affectionate parent, and a pious christian. At Crofthead of Urr, on the29th ult., Mr William Dickson, late of Kingstown, Jamaica, aged 23 years; a young man of excellent talents, and the most engaging dispositions, who has been cut off in the very prime of his days, and amidst the fairest prospects of future usefulness. At Penpont, on the 6th ult., John Gillies, aged 82, late farmer in Bridge-end, Keir. The deceased was long an elder in Keir, and maintained uniformly the character of an upright man and a sincere christian. At Liverpool, on the 12th inst., John Little, Esq., late of Drum. At Lochnaw Castle, on the 30th ult., Elizabeth, third daughter of Sir Andrew Agnew, Bart., aged one year and eight months
23rd February 1830
MARRIED
At Carten, in the parish of Hutton, on Tuesday last, by the Rev. Jacob Wright, John Bell, Esq. of Whiteknow, to Miss Helen Duncan, daughter of Mr Alexander Duncan, farmer, Wyndholm. At Corriecommon, yesterday, by the Rev. Jacob Wright, Mr John Little, late topsman to Mr John Little, cattle dealer, Comstin, to Miss Janet Little daughter to the late Mr Peter Little, in Craighouse. At the Commercial Inn, Crocketford, on the 11th inst., by the Rev. John Osborne, James Douglas, Esq. of Margley, to Nicholas, eldest daughter of the late William M’Leod, of Shawhead, Irongray.
Feb. 9th at Bathwick Church, Bath, by the Rev. P Gunning, Joseph Hamilton, Esq. of Upper Seymour Street, London, to Anna Margaretta, only daughter of the late Sir John Glyn, Bart. of Ewell, in the county of Surrey.
DIED
Here, on the 12th curt., after a few days illness, Alveralla Leighton, neice to Mr Miles Leighton, merchant, Dumfries. Here, on the 17th current, Mr William Steven, at an advanced age. Suddenly, at St. Ann’s Bridge, in the parish of Johnstone, on Monday the 15th curt., Mrs Catherine Halliday, spouse of Mr James Porteous, joiner, in the 56th year of her age – much regretted by a numerous circle of friends and acquaintances. At Corriehill, on Thursday last, Mary Hall, widow of the late Mr James Little, farmer, at Corriehill. At Oakes’s Estate, Clarendon, Jamaica, on the 17th Nov. last, aged 27, Mr Christopher Carruthers, youngest son of the late Mr James Carruthers, Mousewald Place.
2nd March 1830
BIRTHS
At Oban, Argyleshire, on the 23d ult., the Lady of Lieut. Cassell, of the Royal Marine Forces, of a daughter. At No. 10, Fettes Row, Edinburgh, on the 22 ultimo, Mrs Howden, of a son.
MARRIED
At Greenhead, parish of Carlaverock, on the 26th ult., by the Rev. Dr M’Morine, Mr Joseph Grierson, mariner, to Margaret eldest daughter of Mr Joseph Richardson, Maxwelltown. In the Old Church, Liverpool, on Sunday the 14th ult., Mr John Philips, from Carse, near Kirkcudbright, to Miss Mary Sloan, eldest daughter of Mr John Sloan, Culnaw, parish of Buittle. Here, on Monday the 22d ult., by the Rev. Dr. Scot, Mr Walter Park, of Langholm, to Miss Elizabeth Woodmass, of this place.
DIED
Here, on the 28th ultimo, William, son of Mr Richard M’Dougall, tailor, St. Andrew’s Street, Here, on the 25th ultimo, James, son of Mr Andrew Orr, blacksmith. At Kirkmabreck Manse, on the 13th int., Robert, youngest son of the Rev. J. Sibbald. At Culreoch, on the 19th inst., Mr Alexander Galloway, farmer there. At Gatehouse, on Saturday last, aged 47, Mr Charles Selkirk, tanner there. At Whiteside of Dunscore, on Friday the 26th ult., Mary Smith, wife of Robert Clark, Esq., in the 67th year of her age. At Parton Kirk, on the 23d ult., Jean Grier, spouse of Mr Johnstone, parochial schoolmaster of that parish, deeply regretted. At Newton-Stewart, on the 18th ult., Mrs Mary M’Cleane, wife of Mr John M’Conchie, late farmer in Nether Bar.
9th March 1830
MARRIED
Here, yesterday, by the Rev. Dr Scot, Mr John Connal, jun. perfumer, Edinburgh, to Jessie, third daughter of Mr Alexander Howat. At Wyseby House, on the 25th ult., William Graham, Esq. jun. of Mossknow, Major 12th Royal Lancers, to Ann, only daughter of the late Hugh Mair, Esq. of Redhall, and Wyseby, Dumfries-shire.
DIED
Here, on the 4th curt., Miss Jessie Brown, daughter of the late Mr John Brown, merchant in this place. At the Old Quay, on the 5th current, Mr Robert Halliday, at an advanced period of life. At Maxwelltown, on the 7th curt., Mr James Mitchell, late tea merchant, London, in the 22d year of his age. At Potosi Estate, St. Thomas’ in the East Jamaica, on the 23d October last, Mr William Gray, aged 21 years, eldest son of the deceased John Gray, Esq. of Williamsfield, Dumfriesshire. At Manse of Boyndie, on the 11th ultimo, the Rev. Alexander Milne, minister of Boyndie, in the 77th year of his age, and 44th of his ministry. At Edinburgh, on the 20th of February, Robert Anderson, M.D., well known to the public as the editor and biographer of the British poets. On the 27th ult., at his father’s house, 27, Regent Terrace, George Augustus Frederick Wight, in the eight [sic] year of his age. On the 20th ult., at Bowden Downs, Cheshire, Margaret Whigham, widow of Henry Hardie, Esq. M. D. Manchester.
16th March 1830
BIRTHS
On the 8th March, at No. 50, Northumberland Street, the lady of Dr. Fyfe of a son. At Burdwan, East Indies, on the 30th June, 1820, the lady of David Scott, Esq. junior, of the Bengal civil service, of a daughter.
MARRIED
At Dornock, on Monday last, by the lady’s uncle, the Rev. N. Sloan, Mr William Carrick, solicitor, Brampton, to Elizabeth Johnstone, youngest daughter of George Lowther, Esq. of Dornock.
DIED
At Mount Annan, on the 13th inst., Francis, fifth son of Lieut. General Dirom of Mount Annan, in his eighteenth year. Here, on the 10th curt., at an advanced period of life, Mrs Charlotte Blair, relict of the late Edward Maxwell, Esq., Dumfries, universally respected. Here, on the 13th curt., Janet Brydone, daughter of Mr James M’Kinnell, painter. At Quarrelwood, in the parish of Kirkmahoe, on the 3d curt., Jannet Reid, relict of the late James Thomson. At Gatehouse of Fleet, on Wednesday last, very suddenly, Mr John M’Whinnie, formerly one of the Bailies of that Burgh. At Ecclefechan, on the 5th inst., Mr George Bell, innkeeper, after an illness of only twelve hours. At Meadowbank, near New-Galloway, on the 13th instant, John Murray of Troquhaine, aged 64. At Little Broughton, on the 27th ult., Sarah Lester, in the 82d year of her age. She has left the following offspring:- 7 children, 45 grand-children, and 17 great grand-children. At manse of Leslie, on 20th Feb. last, the Rev. David Dunbar, minister of Leslie, in the 61st year of his age, and 34th of his ministry. At London, on the 30th ult., Elizabeth, the wife of Mr Thomas Dunbar of this place. At Jessfield, Portabello, on the 6th curt., William Johnstone, Esq. of Scroggs, writer in Edinburgh. At Inverarity Manse, on the 1st inst., the Rev. William Rankine, minister of that parish, in the 67th year of his age, and 22d of his ministry. At Moscow, a man, aged 150 years. Lately, at Chateauraix, Madame Bertrand, who accompanied Buonaparte to St. Helena.
23rd March 1830
BIRTH
On the 20th instant, at Kirkcudbright, the Lady of Bryce Johnstone, Esq., of a son.
MARRIED
At Kirkpatrick-Fleming Manse, on the 15th curt., Dr John Aitken, physician in Edinburgh, to Margaret, eldest daughter of the Rev. Alexander Monilaws, minister of the parish of Kirkpartick-Fleming. At St. Thomas’ Church, Liverpool, on the 14th curt., Mr James Summerville, mariner, to Miss Hannah Turner, of this place.
DIED
Here, on the 20th curt., Henrietta, daughter of Mr Commelin, jun. At Palmerston, on Thursday last, Thomas, youngest son of the late John M’Minn, Esq., surgeon here. At Craikhousesteads, on the 20th inst., Sarah, infant daughter of James Little of Craikhousesteads. At Priesthead, on the 22d curt., Matthew, son of Mr Graham, Priesthead. At Kirkbride, on the 19th curt., Mr John Stitt, much regretted.
On the 14th curt., at Raecleugh, near Moffat, in the 91st year of his age, Mr William Tod, late farmer in Chapel, much respected. At Whitecairn, parish of St. Mungo, on the 14th inst., Robert L. Carruthers, aged 11 years, youngest son of Mr James Carruthers, farmer there. At Howthat, upon the 15th inst., Ann Carruthers, wife of Jonah Nicholson, in the 85th year of her age. On Friday the 12th curt., after a long and painful illness, the Hon. Douglas Kinnaird. March 14, at East Moulsey, aged 73, Admiral Sir Edmund Nagle, K.C.B., one of the Grooms of his Majesty’s Bedchamber.
30th March 1830
MARRIED
On Thursday the 18th inst., at St. Georges, Hanover Square, the Honourable Henry Thomas Lowry Corry, M.P. for Tyrone, son of the Earl of Belmore, to Lady Harriet Anne Ashley Cooper, daughter of the Earl of Shaftesbury.
DIED
Here, on the 24th curt., Margaret, daughter of Mr Henry Burkby, guard of the Galloway mail. At Newmains, in the parish of Irongray, on the 287th curt., James Bairden of Newmains, in the 84th year of his age; few men have been more remarkable for prudence and integrity. At Cummertrees, on the 15th curt., Mr John Owen, aged 63, who for 43 years was schoolmaster and elder of that parish. At New York, on the 8th February last, James Martin, late writer in Dumfries. At Quarrelwood Manse, in the parish of Kirkmahoe, on the 3d current, Mrs Jannet Thomson, relict of the late Rev. James Thomson, minister of the reformed Presbyterian congregation there. At Airdrie, on the 17th March last, Mr Thomas Montgomery, whose real worth as a man, was enhanced by his tried fidelity as a friend. At Edinburgh, on the 8th inst., the Rev. James Watson, minister of the Associate Burgher Congregation, and clerk to the Associate Synod, having just completed the 48th year of his age, and 25th of his ministry. At Liverpool, on the 22d instant, Euphemia, wife of Mr Robert Kennan, Pembroke Place.
6th April 1830
BIRTH
Here, on Thursday last, Robert, infant son of Wm. M’Kie, Esq. At Carruchan, on the 26th ult., the Lady of Captain Hannay, of a daughter. At Edgarton, of Balmaghie, on the 27th ult., Mrs Swan of a son. At Newton Stewart, on the 28th ult., Mrs Alexander Good, of a son.
MARRIED
At Paisley, on the 23d ult., by the Rev. John M’Dermid, the Rev. Alexander Thomson, Peebles, to Jane, only daughter of Robert Reid, Esq. grain-merchant.
DIED
At Langholm, on the 24th ult., Mrs Beattie, relict of the late Mr Beattie, farmer, in Becks, at the advanced age of 93. At Rose Park, on the 25th March, Barbara A. Hamilton, wife of Professor Dunbar. At Shillingland, on Monday the 29th curt., Mr Wm. Richardson, much regretted. At Sanquhar, on the 29th ult., aged 18, Mary, third daughter of the late Mr George Ballantine, merchant there. She bore her protracted illness with exemplary patience, supported by the faith, and cheered with the hope of the christian. At Newton-Stewart, upon Wednesday last, the 31st March, at the house of his grandfather, Wm. M’Millan, Esq., of the Croup, in the eighth year of his age, Robert, eldest son of the late Rev. Charles Anderson, minister of Closeburn. At Langholm manse, on the 1st April, Wm. Elliot Lockhart, youngest son, [sic] of the Rev. Wm. B. Shaw, aged nearly four years. At Craighouse, Corrie, on the 1st instant, Robert, second son of the late Mr Robert Brand, farmer there. At Kirkcudbright, on Sunday last, John, son of the late Mr Simpson, Clerk of the Peace.
13th April 1830
BIRTH
At Edinburgh, on the 7th inst., the Lady of William Marshall, Esq. proprietor of the Panorama, of twin sons. At Barberton House, on the 4th inst., the Lady of Archibald Christie, Esq.of Barberton, of a son.
MARRIED
Last week, Horace Twiss, Esq., Under Secretary of State for the Colonial Department, to the young and fascinating Mrs Greenwood.
DIED
Here, on the 5th curt., Catherine, infant daughter of Mr Commelin, jun. Here, on the 6th curt., within the house of his brother, (Mr Sanders, writer)Thomas Sanders, a young man of strict integriat [sic], and of a pious and benevolent disposition. Here, on Wednesday last, Mrs Janet M’Keand, relict of the late Mr William Telfer. Here, on the 8th curt., Ann Thomson, mother of Mr Thomson, hat manufacturer. At Gatehouse, on the 2d inst., Miss Menzies M’Nish, much respected by her numerous friends and acquaintances. At Dalbeattie, on the 4th curt., George, son of James Copland, schoolmaster, there, aged 9 months.
At Gelston, of Kelton, on the 8th curt., Mr Thomas Halliday, aged 82, much respected. At 29, Northumberland Street, Edinburgh, on the 28th ult., Marion, daughter of Mr John Hannay. At Hiere, on the 17th ult., Marshall Gouvion St. Cyr, aged 67.
20th April 1830
MARRIED
At 19, Gayfield Square, Edinburgh, on the 13th curt., Capt. Monilaws R.N. to Miss Nivison, only daughter of the late Rev. Mr Nivison, minister of Middlebie. On the 15th inst., at St. George’s Church, Hanover-square, London, by the Rev. John Ballard, the Rev. E. H. Bucknall Estcourt, son of T. G. Bucknall Estcourt, Esq. M.P. of Estcourt, in the county of Gloucester, to Anne Elizabeth, youngest daughter of the late Sir John Johnstone, Bart. of Westerhall, in the county of Dumfries. At Edinburgh, on the 12th instant, by the Rev. Dr. Thomson, Allan Elliot Lockhart, Esq. younger of Cleghorn, to Miss Charlotte Dundas, daughter of Sir Robert Dundas of Beechwood, Bart.
DIED
Here, on Tuesday, the 13th inst., Mr Adam Winlaw, son of the late Convener Winlaw. Here, on the 6th curt., at the house of his grandfather, James infant son of Peter Pattie, Esq. On Saturday last, at Newton-Stewart, in the house of his grandfather, Wm. M’Millan of Polbar, William, aged four years, only surviving child of the late Rev. Charles Anderson, minister of Closeburn. On Friday, the 9th inst., in Upper Wimpole-street, General Sir Hew Whiteford Dalrymple, Bart, in the 80th year of his age. On the 5th instant, Marianne, the infant daughter of Lord Moncrieff. At Glasgow College, on the 5th instant, aged 28, Duncan Macfarlane, jun. Esq. advocate, eldest son of the Rev. Principal Macfarlane. In North Audley-street, London, George Earl of Pomfret, aged 63 years.
27th April 1830
BIRTHS
At Kells Manse, on the 23d inst., Mrs Maitland, of a son. At Castle-Douglas, on the 20th inst., Mrs M’Kean, of a daughter.
MARRIED
Here, yesterday, by the Rev. John Wightman, minister of Kirkmahoe, Wm. Robson, Esq. of Kemyshall, to Mary Howatson, daughter of the late William Howatson, Esq. of Hazleibrae.
At Glencaple, yesterdady, Mr John Lowden, mariner, to Miss Jane Dempster, semstress there. At Millburn of Kirkcudbright, on the 20th inst., Mr James Sproat, farmer, Cairnholly, Kirkmabreck, to Janet, second daughter of Mr James Rain, Borgue.
DIED
Here, on the 17th inst., Mr Joseph Coulthard, saddler. Here, on the 17th inst., Isabella Young, spouse of Mr David Coulthard. Here, on the 13th curt., Margaret Eliza, infant daughter of Mr Gardiner, merchant. Here, on Friday last, William, son of Mr Kirkpatrick Edgar, gardener. At Glencaple, on the 21st curt., Mr Richard Beattie, son of Mr John Beattie. At Glencaple Quay, on the 19th curt., Robert, son of Mr Thomas Gibson, aged 5 years. At Castle-Douglas, on the 17th inst., aged 57, Mr Robert Douglas, landlord of the Douglas Arms Inn. At Blockbelly, on the 20th inst., Mr John Bodden, aged 87. At Balmangan, on the 14th inst., of consumption, Catherine, youngest daughter of Mr Beck. At Liverpool, on the 15th inst., after a lingering illness, Jane Moodie, wife of Mr Henry Reilly, comedian, of this town, and late of the Theatres, Dumfries and Newcastle-upon- Tyne. At Minigaff Manse, on the 15th inst., Agnes, youngest daughter of the Rev. John Garlies Maitland, of Fairgirth. At Bar of Edinghame, in the parish of Urr, on the 18th curt, Mr Ebenezer Sloan. At Rochdale, on the 21st curt., Samuel Copeland, eldest son of Mr Copeland, schoolmaster, Dalbeattie, aged 16 years. At Whithorn, on the 24th ult., the Rev. John Smith, minister of the congregation in connection with the United Secession Church there, in the 78th year of his age, and 55th of his ministry. On the 13th curt., at his house in Newington, near Edinburgh, Patrick Sanderson Esq., partner in the banking house of Sir William Forbes and Co. At Gatehouse, on the 12th curt., Mrs Jean Black, spouse of Mr Henry, farmer, Lag. On the 21st curt., at Barmagachan, in the parish of Borgue, Mr Samuel Brown, farmer, in the 79th year of his age. At Disdow, in the parish of Girthon, on Friday last, Ann, youngest daughter of Mr Anthony Milroy, farmer there, and grand-daughter of Mr Samuel Brown, whose death we have announced above. They were both interred in the same grave, in Senwick church-yard. At Gatehouse, on Wednesday last, Agnes, youngest daughter of Mr John Tait, carpenter there. At same place, on Friday last, Mr John Henry, formerly carrier between Dumfries and Gatehouse, at an advanced age.
4th May 1830
BIRTHS
At Dalswinton, on the 27th ult., Mrs M’Alpine Leny of a daughter. At Albany Bank, on the 28th April, Mrs Berwick of a daughter.
Here, on Thursday last, Mrs George Robertson of a daughter. At Lockerbie, on the 2d curt., Mrs Newbigging of a son.
MARRIED
On the 26th ult., Mr Mure, schoolmaster, New-Galloway, to Miss Jessy, second daughter of Archibald Douglas, Esq., surgeon, New-Galloway. At Knocksheen, parish of Kells, on the 27th ult., by the Rev. James Maitland, William Alexander, Esq. Hannohston, to Ann, eldest daughter of Mr James M’Courtie. At Castle-Douglas, on the 3d inst., by the Rev. John M’Cellan, Mr Thomas Sproat M’Cartney, butler, Gelston-Castle, to Miss Ester, fifth daughter of Mr John M’Bain, clogmaker, Castle-Douglas.
DIED
Here, on the 21st inst., William, infant son of Mr Jameson, draper. Here, on the 26th April, Major John Armstronng, [sic] Lisgoole Abbey, county of Fermanagh, Ireland. At M’Murdostin, on 25th April, at the advanced age of 90, Robert M’Kinnel, Esq. of M’Murdostin. The deceased was a man of simple habits and of genuine piety. During his long life he was conspicuous for his benevolence. Among other charitable legacies, he has left £250 for the benefit of the schools of his native parish of Dunscore.
11th May 1830
BIRTHS
At Fleet Street, Gatehouse, on the 29th ult., Mrs Dun, of a daughter.
MARRIED At the British Legation, on the 27th ultimo, Berne, by the Rev. Mr Burgess, Sir James Boswell, Bart. of Auchinleck, to Jessie Jane, eldest daughter of Sir James Montgomerie, Bart. of Carsehill and Kirktonholm. On the 29th ult., at Beighton, county of Derby, by the Hon. and Rev. Thomas Erskine, A.M., Vicar, Edward Wilmot, Esq. of Cork, Ireland, to the Right Hon. Lady Janet Jean Erskine, youngest daughter of the late, and sister of the present, Earl of Mar. On the 21st ult. Gilbert Eliott, Esq., son of the late Sir Wm. Eliott of Stobbs, Bart., to Isabella Lucy, youngest daughter of the late Rev. Robert Eliot, rector of Wheldrake and Hug-gate, Yorkshire. On the 21st ult., at Christ’s Church, Liverpool, Robert Edgar, Esq., Surgeon, son of Mr Robert Edgar, Dovecotwell, to Elizabeth Golding, youngest daughter of the late Mr John Hodson of Liverpool.
DIED
At St. Mary’s Croft, in the parish of Kirkcum, and county of Wigton, on the 12th ult., Mr Alexander M’Meikan, in the 84th year of his age. Mr M’Meikan reared a respectable family of 12 children, 10 of whom are still in life; and he has had 62 grand-children, 47
of whom were alive at the day of his death. The small property of St. Mary’s Croft has been in the possession of this family for several centuries, and the fact is noticed by Simpson in his History of Galloway. At Maxwelltown, on the 4th curt., Mr Robert M’Ken, nursery and seedsman. At Kirkconnel, near Ecclefechan, on the 17th ult., Mr John Arnot, aged 61. Of fever, near Montego Bay, Jamaica, upon the 15th Jan., John seventh son of the late Andrew Gray, Esq. of Craigs, Dumfries-shire. At St. John’s Hill, on the 28th ult., the Rev. William Marshall of Manor, Peebles-shire, 42 years minister of that parish. At his residence, Lauriston, on Saturday the 24th of April last, John Borthwick, Esq. of Crookston, in the 78th year of his age. At Glasgow, on the 18th ult. Susan, daughter of the Rev. Archibald Lawson, late minister of Kirkmahoe. On the 26th ult., at Newton, Ayr, Mr George Craig, assistant surgeon royal Ayrshire militia. On the 15th ult., at Marlow, Bucks, Vice-Admiral Sir Jas. Nicoll Morris, K.C.B. On the 9th ult., at Brussels, suddenly, the Right Hon. Lord Elibank. At Macduff, on the 16th ultimo, the Rev. Thomas Wilson, senior, minister of Gamrie, in the 87th year of his age, and 59th of his ministry.
18th May 1830
BIRTHS
At Kirkcudbright, on the 14th inst., the lady of John Shand, Esq., M.D., of a daughter. Here, on Thursday the 6th current, Mrs James Richardson, High Street, of a son. At Barbeth, yesterday, Mrs Sloan, of a daughter. On the 23d ult., the Lady of William Montgomery, Esq. of Annick Lodge Ayrshire, of a son. At Edinburgh, on the 7th inst., Mrs Moncrieff of Barnhill, of a son. At No. 7, Royal Circus, Mrs Carlyle Bell, of a son.
MARRIED
On the 30th ult., at Old Montrose, David Greenhill, Esq. East India Civil Service, to Mary, third daughter of Charles Wallace, Esq. of Woodside.
DIED
Here, on the 11th curt., Mr Christopher Armstrong. For a quarter of a century and more, he devoted much of his time to public affairs, was an elder of the Church, treasurer to the Session, and repeatedly held the office of Dean of Guild. As public Almoner, his death has left a blank that cannot be supplied; and, though ever prompt in relieving the deserving, no one was more quick in detecting and tracing imposture through all its manifold doublings and windings. Publicly and privately, he conciliated esteem by his cheerful, social, obliging disposition; and in his own family, no man was more remarkable for the exercise of those domestic virtues which render home the happiest spot on earth.
On the evening of Tuesday last, at Glencaple Quay, near this place, in the 21st year of her age, greatly and deservedly beloved by her friends, Johnanna MacMillan, fourth daughter of Mr Joseph Balieff, hat-manufacturer here. Here, on Saturday last, Thomas, son of Mr James Nicholson, stocking manufacturer. At Ecclefechan, upon Saturday, the 8th inst., Mrs Isabella Carlyle, aged 82 years. On the 7th inst., at 14, Sandhills’ Lane, Whitehaven, Mrs Jane Smith, relict of the late Mr John Creighton. At Irvine, on the 2d inst., David Sillar, Esq. aged 70, the early friend of Burns. On the 4th inst., at Southampton, Miss Stuart, daughter of the late Sir John Stuart, Bart., of Allan Bank, Berwickshire, and sister of Sir James Stuart. At Dunse, on the 1st May, George Stuart, Esq., formerly surgeon H.M. 72d regiment.
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