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     Gavin Strang was born on 27 January 1894 at Avondale, Lanark, ; Time 10:0 a.m.² He appeared on the 1901 RGS Census of Maidenburn, Avondale, Lanark South, ,in the household of his parent/s William Strang & Elizabeth Fleming, scholar.³ He appeared on the 1911 RGS Census of Kintocher Farm, Fowlis Wester, Perthshire, Scotland, ,in the household of his parent/s William Strang & Elizabeth Fleming.⁴ Gavin Strang began military service circa 1914 10th Black Watch.⁵ He ended military service on 7 August 1918; Invalided out.⁶ He married Katherine Ingram Lawson, daughter of Kenneth Ingram Lawson and Catherine Margaret Soutar, on 15 August 1940 at Tayport Hotel, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, Angus, .⁷ Gavin Strang lived between 1940 and 1970 at Rose Cottage, Blelack, Dinnet, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, , Ian & Valerie Strang were born here.
Lived in by Gavin and Katherine till they sold Blelack Farm and moved to Tomullachie.¹ He and Katherine Ingram Lawson lived say 1970 at Tomullachie, Logie-Coldstone, Dinnet, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, , After they left Rose Cottage when the farm was sold. They stayed at Millonewton for a short time inbetween these two while Tomullachie was upgraded with a shed at the back and an enlarged upstairs at the front.¹ Gavin Strang died on 27 September 1983 at Cruachan, Barclay Park, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, , at age 89.

     Her married name was Strang.¹ Katherine Ingram Lawson was born on 29 January 1914 at Gardenhurst, Philip St, Carnoustie, Angus, ; 10:30am.² Qualifications: St Andrew's Ambulance Association
16 Mar 1931 First Aid to the Injured Certificate
18 May 1931 Principles and Practice of Home Nursing & Hygiene

Glasgow West of Scotland College of Domestic Science
22 Jan 1932: Good for all branches of Housewifery
28 Jun 1932 76/100 for High Class Cookery (illustrated)
Valerie Strang told me that it was here that she met her best friend Isobel Boullen. She was educated in 1932 at Queens College, Glasgow. She 21st anniversary. See ring exhibit. on 29 January 1935. She lived circa 15 August 1940 at Rose Cottage, Blelack, Dinnet, Aberdeenshire, .¹ She married Gavin Strang, son of William Strang and Elizabeth Fleming, on 15 August 1940 at Tayport Hotel, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, Angus, .³ Katherine Ingram Lawson and Gavin Strang lived say 1970 at Tomullachie, Logie-Coldstone, Dinnet, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, , After they left Rose Cottage when the farm was sold. They stayed at Millonewton for a short time inbetween these two while Tomullachie was upgraded with a shed at the back and an enlarged upstairs at the front.¹ Katherine Ingram Lawson lived circa 1980 Mill of Newton, Logie-Coldstone for a short time after farm sold then
Tommullachie, Logie-Coldstone then
Cruachan, Barclay Park, Aboyne
then, after father died,
14 West Toll Cresc, Aboyne.¹ She died on 26 January 2005 at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, , at age 90.⁴

     Kenneth Ingram Lawson was educated training as an engineer. He was born in 1878. He was in a photograph; This is the original photograph from which the principal image for JB Lawson was created. This image was photocopied and an unknown person indicated on the copy who the persons were.² He was a whisky merchant who, with brother Frederick, took over his father's, J B Lawson's, whisky business when JB died in1905. He married Catherine Margaret Soutar, daughter of William Findlay Soutar and Ada Jane Ferrier Duncan, on 4 October 1911 at Carnoustie, Angus, Scotland, .^3,4 Kenneth Ingram Lawson died in 1952.

     Her married name was Lawson. Catherine Margaret Soutar was born in 1888. She married Kenneth Ingram Lawson, son of James Black Lawson, on 4 October 1911 at Carnoustie, Angus, Scotland, .^2,3 Catherine Margaret Soutar died on 20 July 1970.

     Elizabeth Fleming left a will; Elizabeth Fleming 1941. Possessed not scanned yet. Her married name was Mrs Strang. She was born on 15 April 1867 at Eaglesham, Renfrew, .¹ Elizabeth Fleming was 26 as of 26 April 1893; 26. She married William Strang, son of Gavin Strang and Mrs Janet Wilson, on 26 April 1893 at Eaglesham; They were given an EPNS silver coffee pot inscribed "From J & J Fleming to W & E Strang 1893".² Elizabeth Fleming & William Strang appeared on the 1901 RGS Census of Maidenburn, Avondale, Lanark South, , enumerated 19 June 1901. Whose offspring Gavin and Jessie Wilson were listesd as living wi them. In household were Mary Finnie, 19y, Mary McCormack, 19y, & James Lothian, 20y, as servants.³ Elizabeth Fleming & William Strang appeared on the 1911 RGS Census of Kintocher Farm, Fowlis Wester, Perthshire, Scotland, , enumerated 2 April 1911, as head and wife, farmer, employer, born Lanarkshire, Avondale.. Whose offspring Gavin, James Fleming, Jessie Wilson, John Fleming and William were listesd as living wi them. Margaret Stewart Crockart (19yrs, single, domestic servant, born Stirlingshire, Plean), appeared as a servant. Particulars of marriage: duration 18y, children born alive 6, still living 5.⁴ Elizabeth Fleming died circa 1940.

     Her married name was Mrs McAinsh. Jessie Wilson Strang married Mr Frank McAinsh. Jessie Wilson Strang was born circa 1899; Search Result. She appeared on the 1901 RGS Census of Maidenburn, Avondale, Lanark South, ,in the household of her parent/s William Strang & Elizabeth Fleming.² She appeared on the 1911 RGS Census of Kintocher Farm, Fowlis Wester, Perthshire, Scotland, ,in the household of her parent/s William Strang & Elizabeth Fleming.³ Jessie Wilson Strang died say 1990.

     William Strang Photos. He appeared on the 1871 RGOS Census of Letham Farm, Avondale, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ,in the household of his parent/s Gavin Strang & Mrs Janet Wilson.¹ William Strang was born on 31 March 1868 at Avondale, Lanark, ; Time 8h 1m am. UK.² He appeared on the 1881 RGOS Census of Avondale, Lanarkshire,in the household of his parent/s Gavin Strang & Helen Morton.³ William Strang married Elizabeth Fleming, daughter of Mr James Fleming and Elizabeth Mather, on 26 April 1893 at Eaglesham, Renfrew, ; They were given an EPNS silver coffee pot inscribed "From J & J Fleming to W & E Strang 1893".⁴ William Strang & Elizabeth Fleming appeared on the 1901 RGS Census of Maidenburn, Avondale, Lanark South, , enumerated 19 June 1901. Whose offspring Gavin and Jessie Wilson were listesd as living wi them. In household were Mary Finnie, 19y, Mary McCormack, 19y, & James Lothian, 20y, as servants.⁵ William Strang lived before 28 May 1907 at Hall of Cairnduff, Strathaven, Presented with watch on leaving.⁶ He lived between 1908 and 1921 at Kintocher Farm, Fowlis Wester, Perthshire, . He & Elizabeth Fleming appeared on the 1911 RGS Census of Kintocher Farm, Fowlis Wester, Perthshire, Scotland, , enumerated 2 April 1911, as head and wife, farmer, employer, born Lanarkshire, Avondale.. Whose offspring Gavin, James Fleming, Jessie Wilson, John Fleming and William were listesd as living wi them. Margaret Stewart Crockart (19yrs, single, domestic servant, born Stirlingshire, Plean), appeared as a servant. Particulars of marriage: duration 18y, children born alive 6, still living 5.⁷ William Strang died on 17 May 1921 at Fowlis Wester, Perthshire, , at age 53; 6h 0m pm.⁸

     William Strang was born say 1900. He was born on 18 March 1906; From Alexandra Hearley (MS McPHILLIPS) 16 Oct 2007.¹ He appeared on the 1911 RGS Census of Kintocher Farm, Fowlis Wester, Perthshire, Scotland, ,in the household of his parent/s William Strang & Elizabeth Fleming.² William Strang died on 14 April 1966 at age 60.¹

     James Fleming Strang married Margaret Kerron "Gig" Comrie, daughter of David Comrie and Annie Clark. James Fleming Strang was born circa 1902; GRO Search. He appeared on the 1911 RGS Census of Kintocher Farm, Fowlis Wester, Perthshire, Scotland, ,in the household of his parent/s William Strang & Elizabeth Fleming.¹ James Fleming Strang died say 1990.

     Mr Frank McAinsh married Jessie Wilson Strang, daughter of William Strang and Elizabeth Fleming. Mr Frank McAinsh died say 1990.

     Elizabeth Mather was also known as Elizabeth Mather.¹ Her married name was Mrs Fleming. She was born on 23 August 1839 at Brackenrig, Eaglesham, ; Listed: "Children of Dissenter"      23 Aug 1839      MATHER      ELIZABETH      JOHN MATHER/MARGARET GIBB FR275      U      EAGLESHAM      561/00 0002
seen Mitchell Library. She married Mr James Fleming, son of James Fleming and Margaret Hamilton, on 17 April 1860 at Laigh Borland Farm, Eaglesham, Renfrew, .² Elizabeth Mather lived on 31 March 1901 at Wynnefield, Whitsome, Berwick, .³

     Her married name was Mrs Fleming. Mrs Margaret Ellen Greathead was born on 7 October 1915.¹ She married Mr Jock Fleming, son of Daniel Fleming and Mary Montgomerie Ferrier Forrest, in 1938 at Northumberland, ; from Greathead family tree. Mrs Margaret Ellen Greathead died on 2 December 2004 at age 89.¹

     Mr Jock Fleming was born circa 1900. He married Mrs Margaret Ellen Greathead, daughter of Arthur Greathead and Wife of Arthur Greathead, in 1938 at Northumberland, ; from Greathead family tree. Mr Jock Fleming died in 1985.

     Arthur Greathead married Wife of Arthur Greathead. Arthur Greathead married Mary Mathers. Arthur Greathead was born in 1883. He died in 1970.

     Wife of Arthur Greathead married Arthur Greathead, son of Hetty Greathead. Her married name was Greathead. Wife of Arthur Greathead was born circa 1850.

     Mr James Fleming appeared on the census; Windhill, Eaglesham, 1871.¹ He was born on 2 July 1824 at Avondale, .² He married Elizabeth Mather, daughter of John Mather and Margaret Gibb, on 17 April 1860 at Laigh Borland Farm, Eaglesham, Renfrew, .³ Mr James Fleming lived on 31 March 1901 at Wynnefield, Whitsome, Berwick, . He was Farmer in 1902.⁴ He died say 1920.

     Her married name was Strang. Her married name was Strang. Margaret Kerron "Gig" Comrie married James Fleming Strang, son of William Strang and Elizabeth Fleming. Margaret Kerron "Gig" Comrie lived after 1901 at Bachilton (house named after their farm when they moved. She was born on 29 September 1901 at 72 Burrell St, Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland, ; 6:0 pm.¹ She died say 1990.

     William McAinsh was born say 1930. He died say 1942; Died when 12 years old.

     Gavin Strang & Mrs Janet Wilson appeared on the 1871 RGOS Census of Letham Farm, Avondale, Lanarkshire, Scotland, , "farmer of 136 acres of land". Whose offspring Jessie B, William and Gavin were listesd as living wi them. Also appeared Eiliza Wilson (20y, Domestic Servant, b Hamilton), Elen Dalzell (18y, Servant, b Carnwath), Margaret Hamilton (14y, Servant taking charge of children, b Glassford).¹ Gavin Strang was born on 26 May 1838 at Brakenrigg, Parish of Avondale, ; Birth Results (OPR Index Births & Christenings (1553-1854))
Criteria : Surname: "STRANG"; Forename: "GAVIN"; Parish: Avondale; Sex: Male; Date From: 1 January 1838; Date To: 31 December 1838
26 May 1838      STRANG      GAVIN      WILLIAM STRANG/HELEN CRAWFORD FR583      M      AVONDALE      621/00 0004
No image of above available.² He married Mrs Janet Wilson, daughter of William Wilson and Janet Brown, on 11 August 1865 at Knowhead, East Kilbride, ; (first marriage).³ Gavin Strang married Helen Morton on 13 December 1877 at Greenockmains, Muirkirk, Ayr, ; (second marriage).^4,5 Gavin Strang & Helen Morton appeared on the 1881 RGOS Census of Avondale, Lanarkshire, enumerated 3 April 1881. Whose offspring Jessie B, William, Gavin, Thomas Wilson, Helen, Alexander and Marion L were listesd as living wi them. Appeared John Lindsay (21y, Farm Servant, b East Kilbride), Mary Anderson (19y, Domestic Servant, b Strathavon), Isabella Sorbie (17y, General Servant Domestic, b Stonehouse).⁶ Gavin Strang lived in 1891 at Nether Letham, Avondale, . He & Helen Morton appeared on the 1891 RGOS Census of Nether Letham, Avondale, Lanarkshire South, Scotland, , enumerated 5 April 1891. Whose offspring Gavin, Thomas Wilson, Helen, Alexander and Marion L were listesd as living wi them. Appeared Eliz Piper (19y born Shotts, Dairymaid), as General Serv Domestic Margt Sinclair (20y, born Lesmahagow) & Margt Smith (18y, born E Kilbride).⁷ Gavin Strang lived in 1901 at Kintocher, Fowlis Wester, Perth, . He & Helen Strang appeared on the 1901 RGS Census of Fowlis Wester, Perthshire, Scotland, , enumerated 31 March 1901. Whose offspring Alexander were listesd as living wi them.⁸ Gavin Strang died on 20 September 1907 at age 69.⁹

     Mrs Janet Wilson & Gavin Strang appeared on the 1871 RGOS Census of Letham Farm, Avondale, Lanarkshire, Scotland, , "farmer of 136 acres of land". Whose offspring Jessie B, William and Gavin were listesd as living wi them. Also appeared Eiliza Wilson (20y, Domestic Servant, b Hamilton), Elen Dalzell (18y, Servant, b Carnwath), Margaret Hamilton (14y, Servant taking charge of children, b Glassford).¹ Mrs Janet Wilson was born on 12 May 1843 at Parish East Kilbride, ; Birth Results (OPR Index Births & Christenings (1553-1854))
Criteria : Surname: "WILSON"; Forename: "JANET"; Parish: East Kilbride; Sex: Female; Date From: 1 January 1843; Date To: 31 December 1843
No.      Year      Surname      Forename      Parent Names/Frame No      Sex      Parish      GROS Data
1      12 May 1843      WILSON      JANET      WILLIAM WILSON/JANET BROWN FR776      F      EAST KILBRIDE      643/00 003*. She married Gavin Strang, son of William Strang and Helen Crawford, on 11 August 1865 at Knowhead, East Kilbride, ; (first marriage).² Mrs Janet Wilson lived on 11 August 1865 at Knowhead, East Kilbride, . As of 11 August 1865,her married name was Mrs Strang. She died on 3 December 1876 at Nether Letham, Strathaven, Avondale, Lanark, , at age 33; 5:0pm.³ Sheappeared in the 1901 census at Fowlis Wester, Perthshire, . Notes born East Kilbride, age 58.

     Mr Alexander Strang was born circa 1876 at Strathaven, Lanarkshire, ; aged 25 at 1901 census, Kintocher, Fowlis Wester, Perthshire. He appeared on the 1881 RGOS Census of Letham Farm, Avondale, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ,in the household of his parent/s Gavin Strang & Helen Morton.¹ He appeared on the 1891 RGOS Census of Nether Letham, Avondale, Lanarkshire South, Scotland, ,in the household of his parent/s Gavin Strang & Helen Morton.² He appeared on the 1901 RGS Census of Fowlis Wester, Perthshire, Scotland, ,in the household of his parent/s Gavin Strang & Helen Strang.³ Mr Alexander Strang died on 10 March 1909 at Springfield Cottage, Strathaven, Avondale, .^4,5

     Marion L Strang was born circa 1880 at Strathaven, Lanarkshire, . She appeared on the 1881 RGOS Census of Letham Farm, Avondale, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ,in the household of her parent/s Gavin Strang & Helen Morton.¹ She appeared on the 1891 RGOS Census of Nether Letham, Avondale, Lanarkshire South, Scotland, ,in the household of her parent/s Gavin Strang & Helen Morton.² Marion appeared on the 1911 RGS Census of Fowlis Wester, Perthshire, Scotland, , in the household of Gavin Strang and Helen Strang.³

     Thomas Wilson Strang married Janet Steven.¹ Thomas Wilson Strang was born circa 1872 at Avondale, Lanarkshire, . He appeared on the 1881 RGOS Census of Letham Farm, Avondale, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ,in the household of his parent/s Gavin Strang & Helen Morton.² He appeared on the 1891 RGOS Census of Nether Letham, Avondale, Lanarkshire South, Scotland, ,in the household of his parent/s Gavin Strang & Helen Morton.³ Thomas Wilson Strang died on 27 November 1939 at Waukers, Eaglesham, Renfrew, .⁴

     Helen Strang was born circa 1875 at Avondale, Lanarkshire, . She appeared on the 1881 RGOS Census of Letham Farm, Avondale, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ,in the household of her parent/s Gavin Strang & Helen Morton.¹ She appeared on the 1891 RGOS Census of Nether Letham, Avondale, Lanarkshire South, Scotland, ,in the household of her parent/s Gavin Strang & Helen Morton.² Helen Strang & Gavin Strang appeared on the 1901 RGS Census of Fowlis Wester, Perthshire, Scotland, , enumerated 31 March 1901. Whose offspring Alexander were listesd as living wi them.³

     He appeared on the 1871 RGOS Census of Letham Farm, Avondale, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ,in the household of his parent/s Gavin Strang & Mrs Janet Wilson.¹ Gavin Strang was born circa 1870 at Avondale, Lanarkshire, ; Birth date from 1891 census. He appeared on the 1881 RGOS Census of Avondale, Lanarkshire,in the household of his parent/s Gavin Strang & Helen Morton.² Gavin Strang married Isabella Steel say 1890.³ He appeared on the 1891 RGOS Census of Nether Letham, Avondale, Lanarkshire South, Scotland, ,in the household of his parent/s Gavin Strang & Helen Morton.⁴ Gavin Strang died on 17 October 1948 at Jessmond ? spelling, Bridge of Earn, Perthshire, ; 2:30am.⁵

     William Wilson married Janet Brown. William Wilson was born say 1815. He was Farmer on 11 August 1865.

     Janet Brown married William Wilson. Her married name was Wilson. Janet Brown was born say 1820.

     William Strang married Helen Crawford, daughter of Gavin Crawford and Jean Fleming. William Strang was born in 1796 or 1802; Death Cert 17 Nov 1876 gives age as 73.² He was Farmer on 11 August 1865. He lived on 17 November 1875 at Springfield Cottage, Crosshill Rd, Strathaven, .³ He died on 17 November 1875 at Springfield Cottage, 1 Crosshill Rd, Avondale, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ; 0.20 am
William Strang Headstone.⁴

     Helen Crawford married William Strang, son of Alexander Strang and Janet Craig. Her married name was Strang. Helen Crawford was born circa 1809.¹ She died on 4 June 1897 at Nether Letham, Avondale, Lanarkshire, ; 8.30pm.²

     Her married name was Strang.¹ Helen Morton was born circa 1843.¹ She married Gavin Strang, son of William Strang and Helen Crawford, on 13 December 1877 at Greenockmains, Muirkirk, Ayr, ; (second marriage).^1,2 Helen Morton & Gavin Strang appeared on the 1881 RGOS Census of Letham Farm, Avondale, Lanarkshire, Scotland, , enumerated 3 April 1881. Whose offspring Jessie B, William, Gavin, Thomas Wilson, Helen, Alexander and Marion L were listesd as living wi them. Appeared John Lindsay (21y, Farm Servant, b East Kilbride), Mary Anderson (19y, Domestic Servant, b Strathavon), Isabella Sorbie (17y, General Servant Domestic, b Stonehouse).³ Helen Morton & Gavin Strang appeared on the 1891 RGOS Census of Nether Letham, Avondale, Lanarkshire South, Scotland, , enumerated 5 April 1891. Whose offspring Gavin, Thomas Wilson, Helen, Alexander and Marion L were listesd as living wi them. Appeared Eliz Piper (19y born Shotts, Dairymaid), as General Serv Domestic Margt Sinclair (20y, born Lesmahagow) & Margt Smith (18y, born E Kilbride).⁴ Helen Morton died on 11 February 1932.¹