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Graham, W A M & Sibbald
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Patrick Dollan
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Sir Patrick Joseph Dollan served as Lord Provost of Glasgow between 1938 and 1941. He was also the first Provost from Catholic Irish background. Born in Baillieston, he attended St Bridget's elementary school up to the age of ten. He worked in various jobs before joining his father as a miner in the Clydeside Colliery in 1900. Dollan later became a journalist and in 1911 he joined Forward, a left-wing newspaper. In 1912 Dollan married the socialist, Agnes Moir (1887-1966). In 1913 he was elected to Glasgow Corporation as Labour town councillor for the Govan Central Ward. His opposition to the First World War identified him as one of the most outspoken "Red Clydeside" rebels and he was went to prison in 1917 because of his opposition to conscription. After the war Dollan was instrumental in Labour's rise to power at the municipal level. When he became Lord Provost in 1938 he wanted to raise Glasgow's international status, an ambition that was cut short because of the outbreak of war in 1939. In a reversal of his previous wartime stance he urged Glaswegians to support the conflict in order to defeat Fascism. He was knighted for war services in 1941. Although Dollan retired from municipal activity in 1946, he continued in public service as the Chair of East Kilbride Development Corporation from 1947 to 1958.
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Dennyloanhead Church of Christ
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This church was opened on 15 November 1908 . There had been an active Church of Christ congregation in Dennyloanhead since the turn of the 20th century but they found their original meeting place was too small.
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George Meek
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Son of John Meek of Campfield. In 1897 entered church after studying at Glasgow University. Was a master of Masonic Lodge of Falkirk from 1806-1808. Married Janet Heugh, fourth daughter of John Heugh of Gartcows on 18 October 1819.On a trip to Italy, he contracted malaria and died at the Hotel of the Tre Mori at Bologna. His wife died on the same day soon after giving birth to a child, who also died.
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Robert Bell
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Robert Bell (1815-1887) was educated at Edinburgh, he was called to the Bar in 1836. Lived in Shetland for where he presided at Lerwick Sheriff court for 22 years. Served as Sheriff-Substitute in Falkirk since 1865. Was, for several years, chairman of the directors of Falkirk Industrial School. He was an elder of Falkirk Parish Church.
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William Baird
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William Baird was an architect based at the Market Buildings, Airdrie in the 1900s (see building warrants)
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Alexander Brown
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Alexander Brown (b c 1827, d, 22 Feb 1884) appears in the 1864 Valuation roll at High St, Falkirk and is described as artist. No occupation given in 1871 census and described as grocer in 1881 census. On his will he is described as "photographer afterwards grocer" May be the same photographer who worked with James Dunlop as Alexander Brown photographs and Brown & Dunlop photographs have the same motto and coat of arms on the reverse
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Edward Wright
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Edward Wright was the son of William Wright, a merchant, and graduated from the University of Edinburgh on 22 July 1620. He was minister at Falkirk Parish Church, 1646-1662. Previously he was Minister at Clackmannan 1626 -1641, then translated to the east quarter of Glasgow (High Church), 1641-1642 (St Mungo's). From Falkirk he went on to be Principal of Glasgow University , 1662-1683. [Source: Fasti Vols 1 & 4]
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J M Robertson
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Architect, working in Charing Cross, Grangemouth in 1905 and at 32 Craiglockart Rd, Edinburgh in 1938
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Camelon School
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Camelon Public School was opened on 11 March 1876. By the 1930s pupils of secondary age were attending the Advanced Division of the school and in June 1960 the primary department was closed and the school became a Junior Secondary School. The primary pupils transferred to Bantaskin School in 1958 and to Carnuirs and Easter Carmuirs Schools in 1960. Camelon Junior Secondary School became Camelon High School in 1976 and was closed in 1989. The buildings became a Day Centre. The earliest school records were destroyed by a fire on 22 December 1905.
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Alexander Melville
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Rev Alexander Melville (1809-1839), son of Andrew Melville, minister of Logie, Fife. Educated at St Andrews, MA 1829, licensed by Presbytery of Cupar, 12 Aug 1829 and presented to Falkirk Old in 1835, ordained 22 January 1836. Died 2 Dec 1839. Married Catherine, daughter of Patrick Macfarlane DD, minister at Greenock. Son, Andrew, became prominent in Free Church of Scotland. SC 67/36/21 (535) Inventory , 10 Mar 1842
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John Brown Clark
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John Brown Clark (born 22 September 1964) is a Scottish former footballer. He is best known for his achievements in a lengthy playing career with Dundee United. He top scored for them in the run to the 1987 UEFA Cup Final in which he scored in the defeat in the final. Among his four goals in that run was one against F.C. Barcelona at Camp Nou in the quarter final.
He also played for Stoke City, Falkirk, Dunfermline Athletic, Ross County, Ayr United and Berwick Rangers. |
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Camelon Junior Secondary School
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Camelon Public School was opened on 11 March 1876. By the 1930s pupils of secondary age were attending the Advanced Division of the school and in June 1960 the primary department was closed and the school became a Junior Secondary School. The primary pupils transferred to Bantaskin School in 1958 and to Carmuirs and Easter Carmuirs Schools in 1960. Camelon Junior Secondary School became Camelon High School in 1976 and was closed in 1989. The buildings became a Day Centre. The earliest school records were destroyed by a fire on 22 December 1905.
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Ross Chemical
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Union Chemical Co Ltd was formed in 1924 by Robert Ross and run from his home "Kinneil House" in Camelon while he was also Works Manager of Scottish Tar Distillers. Robert Ross died in 1943 and his son, Alexander J Ross re-started the business in 1946. It was legally bought out by a new Group company, Alexander Ross Holdings Ltd in 1987
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Charles Snedden
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Charles Snedden (1932-2015) was born in Bo'ness. He was educated at Bo'ness Academy. Mr Snedden joined Bo'ness Town Council and West Lothian County Council in 1959. He was Provost of Bo'ness between 1964 and 1975. From 1972 until 1975 he was Chairman of West Lothian Education Authority. In 1975 he became Vice-Convener of Central Regional Council and Convener in 1986. He was appointed Justice of the Peace in 1964 and was awarded an OBE in 1983. He is also a member of the Order of St John.
During his long career in local government he was a member of various associations: 1978 Member of the Council of Management of the Scottish Special Housing Association 1983 Deputy Chairman of the Scottish Special Housing Association 1986 Member of the Court of Stirling University 1988 Honorary Member of the Burns Federation 1989 Member of the Board of Scottish Homes He is also Honorary President of Bo'ness F.C., member of Kinneil Colliery Silver Band, member of West Lothian Golf Club and Trustee and Director of Bo'ness Heritage Trust. [Source: Charles Sneddon papers] Charles Sneddon, petrochemical operative and local politician: born Bo'ness 28 March 1932; OBE 1984; married 1953 Margaret Kidd (died 2014; one daughter, one son, and one son deceased); Provost of Bo'ness 1964-75; died Larbert 7 March 2015. Vice-Convenor of Central regional Council. Also member of West Lothian County Council before 1975. [Source: Obituary, The Independent, 24 Jun 2015 and Obituary. The Scotsman, 12 Mar 2015] |
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Russel, James & Son
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Camelon High School
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Camelon Public School was opened on 11 March 1876. By the 1930s pupils of secondary age were attending the Advanced Division of the school and the school was re-named Camelon Junior Secondary School. In June 1960 the primary department was closed. Some primary pupils transferred to Bantaskin School in 1958 and the rest transferred to Carmuirs Primary or Easter Carmuirs Primary in 1960. Camelon Junior Secondary School became Camelon High School in 1976 and was closed in 1989. The buildings became a Day Centre. The earliest school records were destroyed by a fire on 22 December 1905.
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Polmont Old Parish Church
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Polmont Parish was disjoined from Falkirk by the Commissioners of Teinds on 22 July 1724. In 1929 with the union of the Church of Scotland and the United Free Church of Scotland, the congregation took the name Polmont North Church, The name Polmont Old was adopted in 1977 when Polmont South changed its name to Brightons Parish Church. Redding and Westquarter was run as a church extension charge from Polmont North. Linked with Shieldhill from 10 September 1961 to1 November 1963. First church building completed 1734, second church building completed 1844.
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Alexander Learmonth
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Alexander Learmonth was a flesher and grazier in Falkirk. His heritable estate included subjects in Redding, in Cistern Lane, on the south side of Falkirk, on the High St and in the Cow Wynd and he was co-partner of A. Learmonth & Co, Fleshers and Graziers. At one stage he owned a butcher's shop in the Steeple. In 1862 he built a tenement on the corner of the High Street and the Cow Wynd. This was called 'Learmonth Buildings' and accommodated his shop and house. He also had a slaughterhouse and purchased shares on the Stock exchange and in particular had shares in a number of ships. In 1845 Alexander Learmonth was a Trustee and Executor of Thomas Gaff's Will.
Alexander Learmonth was not married and had no issue. His Trustees included his brother, John Learmonth, farmer in Carmuirs, his nephew, Robert Galloway, flesher, Falkirk and niece, Elizabeth Galloway. He died in 1884. At his death he left moveable estate amounting to £23,475, quite apart from his various heritable properties. Before his death, he pursued a claim against a farmer/dealer, the owner of a Highland bulloch who had damaged his plate glass window. After various legacies, including those bequeathed to the Falkirk Female Society and the Ragged School, Alexander Learmonth left his estate among his nieces and nephews. |
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John Farquhar
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Joiner
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