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Andrew & Margaret Lindsay

June 4, 2018

Shared here kindly by Sharon Brown in Australia, is Blantyre siblings, Andrew and Margaret Lindsay. The photo dates from around 1909 and the children lived at Merry’s Rows, ancestors of Sharon. Their parents, William and Cecilia Lindsay lived at 60 Merry’s Rows and whilst this looks like a happy, family photo, this family at that […]

Matthew Abbott 1891 – 1953

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March 11, 2017

Blantyre People

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Here is my research and notes on Matthew Abbott, the former plumber of High Blantyre. In particular this is about his family history, rather than the history of the business. Mr. Matthew Abbott – was the former mid 20th Century owner of a successful Plumbing business based in High Blantyre’s Main Street. The correct spelling is […]