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Hi Wilma,
Always wonderful to find new records and thanks for sharing.

I don't have anyone from the area but this will be a great resource for those who do.

Regards,
Anne H

Thanks Andrew, I would never have guessed from the original, though can just about see it now that it is William Aitken. He must be related to the Munn side of the family.


Anne

Thanks Andrew. Didn't think about the first letter. =D> Margaret: Daniel Munn died 17 Jan 1875 at Russell's Land, Garscube Road, Maryhill of phthisis and laryngitis. The informant was his brother-in-law William (Arttan ??? can't make out the surname). Anyway, William lived at 186 New City Road, Glas...

I couldn't find a death certificate for Daniel Munn either, however, there is an inventory for him stating he died in Glasgow 17 Jan 1875 and wife Margaret Russell or Munn is the executrix. I'll send you my email address by pm and you can email me a copy of the photo and tell me about your visit to ...

Hello Margaret and [TS_welcome] Goodness, it's been a long time since I worked on the Munn family so will have to go over the files to refresh my memory. I'm afraid I don't have any photos to share but would love to have a peek at your photos if you don't mind. I'd be interested to hear if you exper...

Happy New Year everyone!

Anne H

Merry Christmas one and all!

Anne

Congratulations Russell! I'll be with you in spirit.

Regards,
Anne H

You might be out of luck finding a poorhouse record in Dumbarton. I contacted Dunbarton Local History in 2007 and they do have information for Dumbarton Combination Poorhouse, however, the first Register of Inmates is for 1897 so a bit late for your chap.

Regards,
Anne H

I am surprised there has been no response to Andrew’s post. Am I the only one who thinks it would be a tragedy if these buildings were closed and used for goodness knows what? I have a little difficulty in walking and therefore haven’t actually had the privilege of doing any research in Edinburgh bu...