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Death Notices from the Wigtownshire Free Press

Transcribed by Diana Henry and Compiled by Randy Chapple
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T??????/GIBSON, Grace - D16/1/1864 - Here, at Agnew Crescent, on the 16th inst., aged 80 years, Grace Gibson, relict of Mr William T........, mason.

TAGGART, Thomas - D13/4/1844 - At Glenluce, on the 13th inst., Thomas Taggart.

TAIT, Female - B16/5/1844 - At Moffat, on the 16th inst., Mrs William Tait, of a daughter. Death, in this instance, unfortunately occurred shortly after the birth.

TAIT, William - D31/7/1878 - At 29 Queen Street, Newton-Stewart, on the 31st ult., the infant son of Alex. Tait. (William TAIT died age 0 in Penninghame #44 as per Meg)

TAIT, Annie - D4/9/1860 - At the Post Office, Wigtown, on the 4th inst., Annie, second daughter of the late Baillie Tait, Wigtown.

TAIT, David - D16/2/1855 - At Scotland Road, Liverpool, on the 16th ult., in the 49th year of his age, Mr David Tait, tailor.

TAIT/CALDERWOOD, Elizabeth - D25/12/1891 - At Glenluce, on the 25th inst. Elizabeth Calderwood, relict of James Tait, dairyman, aged 88 years.

TAIT, James - D10/10/1854 - At sea, off Cape Breton, on the 10th ultimo, Mr James Tait, mate of the barque Mary Sharp, formerly New Quay, Dumfries.

TAIT/TENNENT, Mary - D28/8/1845 - At Bathgate, on the 28th ult., after a short illness, Mrs Mary Tennent, relict of the Rev. W. Tait, Edinburgh.

TAIT, Nathan - D1/1/1844 - At Cornwall, Upper Canada, on the 1st January last, in the 65th year of his age, Mr Nathan Tait, formerly of Baraer, near Newton-Stewart, Wigtownshire.

TAIT, Patrick H. - D9/9/1847 - At Wigtown, on the 9th inst., Mr Patrick H. Tait, printer, aged 30 years.

TAIT, William - D31/7/1878 - At 29 Queen Street, Newton-Stewart, on the 31st ult., the infant son of Alex. Tait. (William TAIT died age 0 in Penninghame #44 as per Meg)

TALBOT, Mr. - D1/6/1852 - DEATH OF MR TALBOT Q.C. - Mr Talbot, the eminent parliamentary counsel, died on Tuesday night of disease of the heart.

TANNAHILL/BURNS, Helen - in WFP D16/2/1843 - At Fulton, Itawamba, Mississippi, Helen Burns, wife of Mr William Tannahill, formerly of the Public Works, Portpatrick, in the 60th year of her age.

TATTERSEL/HALL, Martha - D31/12/1860 - At Gallowgate Street, Glasgow, on the 31st December, Martha Tattersel, wife of Mr Alexander Hall, tailor, late of Stranraer.

TAYLOR, Mrs. - D31/7/1845 - At Newton, Ayr, on the 31st ultimo, Mrs Taylor, aged 60.

TAYLOR, Mrs - D10/9/1852 - At Manse of Leochet Cushnie, on the 10th inst., Mrs Taylor.

TAYLOR, Mrs Dr. - D21/9/1843 - At Lewis Street, here, on the 21st curt., aged 82 years, Mrs Dr Taylor, and on the 26th at the age of 86, her sister, Mrs Nish, postmistress in Stranraer.

TAYLOR/SMITH, Agnes - D26/2/1852 - At High Street, Ayr, on the 26th ultimo, Agnes Smith, aged 66 years, relict of Mr William Taylor, farmer, Kewnstone, parish of Maybole.

TAYLOR/CARNOCHAN, Ann - D21/2/1863 - At Glenluce, on the 21st inst., Ann Taylor, aged 33 years, wife of Mr Alexander Carnochan.

TAYLOR, James - D3/12/1843 - at Dumfries, on the 3d inst., James Taylor, youngest son of the late William Taylor, confectioner, High Street.

TAYLOR, James - D26/10/1860 - At Ravenstone, parish of Sorby, on the 26th ultimo, Mr James Taylor, farmer, formerly in Midton, Maybole.

TAYLOR, Jas - D26/10/1860 - At Ravenstone, near Sorbie, on the 26th ult., Mr Jas. Taylor, advanced in years.

TAYLOR, Jane - D23/1/1843 - At Spoutwells, near Stranraer, on the 23d inst., Jane, wife of Mr Samuel Taylor, farmer, aged 70 years. (inserted Jan 26, 1843)

TAYLOR, Jane - D2/2/1843 - At Spoutwells, near Stranrer on the 2d inst., Jane, wife of Mr Samuel Taylor farmer, aged 70 years. (inserted Feb 9th 1843)

TAYLOR/DINWIDDIE, Jane - D13/9/1845 - At Dumfries, on the 13th instant, very suddenly, Mrs Jane Dinwiddie, wife of Mr Peter Taylor, currier and leather cutter, aged 43 years.

TAYLOR/M’CONNOCHIE, Jane - D31/10/1860 - At 83(88) Northumberland Terrace, Everton, Liverpool, on the 31st ult., Jane M'Connochie, wife of Mr Alex. Taylor, first engineer S.S. Baltimore.

TAYLOR/KERR, Janet Mitchell - D31/1/1878 - Here, at 52 London Road, on the 31st ult., Janet Mitchell Kerr, aged 32 years, wife of Edward Taylor, engine driver.

TAYLOR, John - D2/5/1865 - Here, at the Glebe, on the 2d inst., Mr John Taylor, aged 64 years.

TAYLOR/NISBET, Margaret - D10/5/1870 - At 18 Agnew Crescent, on the 10th instant, Margaret Nisbet, aged 70 years, relict of Mr John Taylor, farmer, Glebe, Stranraer.

TAYLOR/WEIR, Marion - D26/2/1863 - At Dunragit, on the 26th ult., Marion Weir relict of the late John Taylor, shepherd, Dunragit, aged 36 years.

TAYLOR/ESPIE, Mary - D12/11/1858 - At Russell Place, Kelvin Haugh Street, Glasgow on the 12th instant, Mary Taylor, aged 81 years, relict of (Mr) James Espie, sen., Stranraer.

TAYLOR, Thos. - D25/3/1846 - At Lewis Street, here, on the 25th inst, Thos. Taylor, Esq., many years magistrate in this town.

TAYLOR, Thomas - D??/12/1891 - At Hill Farm, Craigie, Ayr(shire on the ....) inst. Thomas Taylor, aged 3(2) years. (Thomas Mitchell TAYLOR, 32 of Craigie as per Meg)

TAYLOR, William - D15/1/1844 - At Green-Row, on the 15th inst., William, third son of Mr Nathaniel Taylor, Belmont Cottage, aged 15 years.

TAYLOR, Wm. - D10/1/1845 - At London, on the 10th inst., Wm. Taylor, Esq., eldest son of the late Wm. Taylor Esq., of Troqueer Holm.

TAYLOR, Wm. - D16/7/1851 - At Kilmichael, by Campbelton, on the 16th inst. Wm. Taylor, Esq. distiller.

TEAGUE, Elizabeth - D31/7/1846 - At Portwilliam, on the 31st ult., Elizabeth Teague, aged 15.

TEDCASTLE, Robert - D13/2/1845 - At Langholm, on the 13th inst., Mrs Robert Tedcastle, aged 45 years - after a tedious and painful illness.

TELFART, Janet - D13/1/1843 - At Kirkennan Port Lodge, on the 13th inst., Janet Telfart, spinster, aged 90 years, the oldest woman in Buittle.

TELFER, Margaret - D10/10/1843 - After a short and severe illness, at Broomyknowe, in the parish of Canonby, on the 10th ult., Mrs Margaret Telfer, wife of Mr James Telfer there, in the prime of life.

TELFORD, James - D16/2/1845 - At Langholm, on the 16th inst., James Telford, of Broomicknowe, Cannobie, in the prime of life, after a brief and extremely painful illness.

TELFAIR, W.H. - D28/8/1869 - At Thayetmyo, Burmah, India, on the 28th August, of apoplexy, Mr W. H. Telfair, S.I.M., 76th Regiment, and son-in-law
of Mr D. Fullarton, sen., South-Quay, Ayr.

TELFER/BONE, Agnes - D1/3/1847 - At Halmyre, (Haimyre) near Castle Douglas, on the 1st inst., Mrs Agnes Telfer, relict of the late Mr Adam Bone, Brae, parish of Maybole.

TELFER, James - D22/8/1887 - Here, suddenly, on the 22nd ult., James Telfer, eldest son of the late Gavin Telfer, Paisley. - Friends please accept of this (the only) intimation.

TELFER/WYLIE, Jane - D29/9/1865 - At Newstead, Castlemain, Australia on 29 september last, Jane, wife of Mr James Telfer, daughter of the late Mr William Wyllie ???? near Stranraer. (Hard to read but the Mt Alexander Mail (30/9/1865 issue) from Newstead Australia filled in the blanks as per Trish Adams - inserted in the WFP D21/12/1865)

TELFER, Janet - D29/7/1847 - At Burngrains, parish of Ewes, on the 29th ultimo, Janet, eldest daughter of Mr Robert Telfer, there.

TELFER/AGNEW, Mary - D27/3/1853 - At Corwarhill, Newton-Stewart, on the 27th ult., Mary Telfer, relict of Mr Robert Agnew, aged 33 years.

TELFORD, Hannah - D12/9/1844 - At Langholm, on the 12th inst., Hannah, spouse of Peter Telford - much lamented by her family and a wide circle of friends.

TELFORD, James - D13/2/1869 - At Polbae on the 13th instant. (of scarlet fever) The beloved children of Mr Jonathan Telford, keeper, to Wm. Deans, Esq., of Polbae. (4 in total James, Jessie, Margaret & Susan)

TELFORD/ARMSTRONG, Janet - D27/12/1846 - At New Castleton, on the 27th ultimo, Janet Armstrong, relict of the late Mr John Telford, farmer, Wataman, Half-Morton, at an advanced age.

TELFORD, Jessie - D11/2/1869 - At Polbae, on the 11th instant, Jessie, aged 6 years. (of scarlet fever) The beloved children of Mr Jonathan Telford, keeper, to Wm. Deans, Esq., of Polbae. (4 in total James, Jessie, Margaret & Susan)

TELFORD, John - D11/6/1843 - At Langholm, on the 11th curt, John, son of Mr Peter Telford, cooper, aged 23.

TELFORD, Margaret - D12/2/1869 - At Polbae on the 12th instant, Margaret, aged 9 years. (of scarlet fever) The beloved children of Mr Jonathan Telford, keeper, to Wm. Deans, Esq., of Polbae. (4 in total James, Jessie, Margaret & Susan)

TELFORD, Susan - D4/2/1869 - At Polbae, Kirkcowan, on the 4th instant, of scarlet fever, Susan, aged 3 years and 9 months. The beloved children of Mr Jonathan Telford, keeper, to Wm. Deans, Esq., of Polbae. (4 in total James, Jessie, Margaret & Susan)

TEMPLETON, Mr ? - D27/1/1845 - At Trois Amis Estate, Island of Trinidad, on the 27th January last, Mr ? Templeton, a young man of great promise. The deceased was a son of Mr John Templeton, farmer, Torrs, Glenluce.

TEMPLETON, Mrs - D10/2/1855 - At Gatehouse, on the 10th ult., John Henry, Back street. Same day, Mrs Templeton. Same day, John M'Kay. On the 13th Peter M'Connel.

TEMPLETON, Adam - D27/6/1887 - At High Mains, Whithorn, on the 27th ult., Adam Templeton, aged 83 years.

TEMPLETON, Alexander - D14/9/1865 - At Dally, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 14th instant, Alexander Templeton, aged (52) years.

TEMPLETON/PARKER, Elizabeth - D5/11/1846 - At Liverpool, on the 5th inst., of typhus fever, aged 32, Elizabeth, wife of John Templeton, and daughter of the late Alex. Parker, of Revenshall, near Gatehouse. She has left a family of four daughters to bewail the loss of a fond mother, and a husband to lament for an affectionate wife.

TEMPLETON/DONNAN, Elizabeth - D12/1/1878 - At Malzie school, Kirkinner, Wigtownshire, on the 12th instant, Elizabeth Templeton, wife of David Donnan, teacher, aged 67 years - deeply regretted.

TEMPLETON, James - D23/4/1847 - At Charlotte Street, Ayr, on the 23d instant, James Templeton, Esq., of Rigg, in the 62d year of his age.

TEMPLETON, James Alexander - D6/6/1887 - At Stillock, Portwilliam, on the 6th inst., James Alexander, son of Andrew Templeton, shepherd, aged (6) years.

TEMPLETON/EWAN, Jane - D18/6/1887 - At Pitcairngreen, Almondbank, Perthshire, on the 18th ult., Jane, wife of David Ewan, youngest daughter of the late Alex. Templeton, saddler, Portwilliam, aged 36 years.

TEMPLETON, John - D1/8/1854 - At Clayhoe, Colmonell, on the 1st inst., after a short illness, Mr John Templeton, mason, much regretted.

TEMPLETON, Robert - D24/12/1863 - At Balgown, Kirkcolm on the 24th inst., Mr Robert Templeton, advanced in years.

TEMPLETON, Sarah - in the WFP D26/3/1846 - At the house of Mr Kerr, farmer, Redcastle, Urr, Sarah, daughter of Mr John Templeton, Mattie's Thorn, Kelton, in her 20th year.

TEMPLETON, William - D8/7/1887 - At Glenluce, on the 8th inst., William Templeton, joiner, in his 80th year.

TENNANT, Infant daughter - D2/2/1844 - At Castle Street, Dumfries,on the 2d inst., the infant daughter of William Tennant, Esq..

TENNANT, David - D5/3/1845 - At High Street, Ayr, on the 5th inst., Mr David Tennant, bookseller, in his 76th year.

TENNANT/FINLAY, Isabella - D16/4/1847 - At Castle Douglas, on the 16th inst., at the house of her brother James Finlay, Eq., M.D., Isabella Finlay, wife of Mr Mungo Tennant, merchant, Strathaven.

TENNANT/TAIT, Mary - D28/8/1845 - At Bathgate, on the 28th ult., after a short illness, Mrs Mary Tennent, relict of the Rev. W. Tait, Edinburgh.

THOM, Rev. Alex. - D11/7/1843 - At the Manse of Nigg, on the 11th inst., in the 86th year of his age, the Rev. Alex. Thom, minister of that parish.

THOMAS, Margaret - D30/8/1844 - Here, on the 30th ult., Margaret Thomas, aged 25 years- much esteemed.

THOMPSON, Mrs A.M. - D8/6/1844 - At the house of Mr John Cowan, Valleyfield, Penicuick, on the 8th inst., Mrs A.M. Thompson, in her 79th year.

THOMPSON/MILLIKEN, Agnes - D4/12/1847 - At Content Cottage, Wallacetown, Ayr, (on the) 4th inst., Agnes Milliken, aged 39, wife of Mr Samuel Thompson, tanner, Stranraer.

THOMPSON/HASWELL, Agnes - D5/7/1855 - Here, at Albion Hotel, George Street, on the 5th inst., Agnes Haswell, relict of Mr William Thomson, aged 76 years.

THOMPSON, Alexander - D19/2/1844 - At Blackwood Bridge, Closeburn, on the 19th inst., aged 28 years, Alexander Thompson, late tea dealer, Strood, Kent - deeply regretted by his numerous friends.

THOMPSON, Mrs. George - D16/2/1845 - At Hillhead, Stranraer, on the 16th inst., Mrs George Thompson, aged 42.

THOMPSON, Jas. - D10/5/1844 - Here, on the 10th inst., Mrs Jas.Thompson, merchant.

THOMPSON, James - D23/3/1868 - At 36 Fisher Street, on the 23d inst., Jemima, aged 3- months, daughter of the late Mr James Thompson, tailor. (Most likely the daughter of James Thompson and Margaret Crawford who was born May 6, 1865 making her aged 34 months)

THOMPSON/MENZIES, Jane - D13/2/1844 - At Gatehouse, on the 13th inst., Mrs Jane Thompson, aged 59 years, relict of Mr Wm. Menzies, merchant, there.

THOMPSON/MENZIES, Jane - D13/2/1844 - At Gatehouse, on the 13th instant, at the advanced age of 79 years, Mrs Jane Thompson, relict of Mr William Menzies, draper. (Inserted Feb 22, 1844)

THOMPSON/GIBSON, Jane - D25/5/1846 - Here, at Fisher Street, on the 25th instant, Jane Thompson, wife of John Gibson, carter.

THOMPSON, Joan Murray - D10/2/1844 - At Dumfries, on the 10th inst., Joan Murray, daughter of Mr Henry G. Thompson, aged 5 months.

THOMPSON, John - D9/10/1846 - At Twynholm Village, near Kirkcudbright, on the 9th inst., after a brief illness, Mr John Thompson, joiner - much respected.

THOMPSON, John Hannah - D26/8/1843 - At St. Domingo, on the 26th August last, of yellow fever, John Hannah, second son of the late Samuel Thomson of Forrest, aged 19 years.

THOMPSON, Robert - D10/3/1878 - At Arthur Street, Newton-Stewart, on the 10th inst., Robert Thompson, aged 74 years.

THOMPSON, Samuel - D24/2/1843 - In Queen Street, here on the 24th ultimo, Mr Samuel Thompson, aged 44 years.

THOMPSON, Sarah - D2/11/1844 - Here, on the 2d inst., Sarah Thompson, relict of Mr William Thompson, at the advanced aged of 82 years.

THOMPSON, Sarah - D31/10/1845 - At Keswick, on the 31st ult., Sarah, relict of Mr W. Thompson, sailor. The deceased was twice married, and singular as it may seem her first husband was the son of her second husband.

THOMPSON, Wm. - D12/4/1843 - At Glencaple, Carlaverock, on the 12th inst., Mr Wm. Thomson, carpenter and shipowner.

THOMSON, Male - B13/3/1844 - At Maxwelltown, on the 13th inst., the wife of Mr James Thomson, mason, of twin sons - one still-born.

THOMSON, Adam - D9/10/1843 - At Hope Street, Glasgow, on the 9th inst., Adam Thomson, Esq., Assistant Keeper of the Public Records for Scotland.

THOMSON/MARTIN, Agnes - D9/5/1843 - At Ringford, parish of Tongland, on the 9th inst., aged 94 years, Mrs Agnes Thomson, relict of the late Alexander Martin, many years cooper in that place. She retained her faculties to the last, and seldom had a day's sickness.

THOMSON, Alexander - D20/2/1845 - At Girvan, on the 20th ult., of consumption, Alexander Thomson, only son of the deceased Rev. Mr Thomson, Secession minister, Girvan.

THOMSON, Andrew - D10/6/1852 - At London, on the 10th instant, from the bursting of a blood vessel, Mr Andrew Thomson, jun. tutor to the Royal Family.

THOMSON/LOCKHART, Ann - D23/11/1844 - At Dundonald, on the 23d inst., Mrs Ann Thomson, wife of Mr David Lockhart.

THOMSON, (Bella Jane??) - D13/2/1875 - At Ch------y Tram, D(umfries) on the 7th inst., (Maggie Ann) and on the 13th inst., (Bella Jane??) the beloved children of Mr William Thomson. tailor, ---(hara) Countie Ar-----.

THOMSON/WILSON, Elizabeth - D28/10/1888 - Here, at 4 North Strand Street, on the 28th ult., Elizabeth Thomson, relict of William Wilson, dairyman, aged 71 years.

THOMSON/MOORE, ?Gordon? - D12/1/1847 - At Chapelton, Urr, on the 12th ult., awfully (sudden), (?) B. Moore, wife of Alex Thomson, farmer there, (and on) the 28th, Isabella, daughter of the above, aged (6) (years). (Isabella Thompson born to Gordon Moore and Alexander Thompson on Nov 25, 1840 at Balmaghie, Kirkcudbright. There is also a Isabella Thomson born to Gordon Moor and Alexander Thomson on April 27, 1837 at Balmaghie, Kirkcudbright)

THOMSON/BURNIE, Grace - D18/7/1843 - At Ecclefechan, on the 18th inst., Grace Thomson, widow of the deceased David Burnie, late farmer in Heathhall, aged 56.

THOMSON, Grace - D6/1/1878 - At Queen Street, Newton-Stewart, on the 6th inst., Grace Thomson, aged 8 1/2 years.

THOMSON, Helen - in WFP D9/1/1845 - At Knock, parish of Westerkirk, Helen Thomson, aged 88 years.

THOMSON, Isabella - D28/1/1847 - At Chapelton, Urr, on the 12th ult., awfully (sudden), (?) B. Moore, wife of Alex Thomson, farmer there, (and on) the 28th Isabella, daughter of the above, aged (6) (years). (Isabella Thompson born to Gordon Moore and Alexander Thompson on Nov 25, 1840 at Balmaghie, Kirkcudbright. There is also a Isabella Thomson born to Gordon Moor and Alexander Thomson on April 27, 1837 at Balmaghie, Kirkcudbright)

THOMSON, James - D25/8/1844 - At Glencaple Quay, on the 25th ult., in his 13th year, James Thomson, son of the late Mr William Thomson, Glencaple.

THOMSON, James - D1/9/1852 - At Clayton, on the 1st inst., Mr James Thomson, late draper and merchant in Stranraer. Friends at a distance will please accept this intimation.

THOMSON, James - D26/8/1854 - Here, at Rose Street, on the 26th instant, after a short illness, Mr James Thomson, aged 43 years.

THOMSON, James - D12/1/1864 - At Montreal, on the 12th ultimo, aged 43 years, James Thomson, eldest son of Johnstone Thomson, Esq., Montreal, and grandson of the late Rev. William Thomson, minister of the Relief Congregation, Hutchesontown, Glasgow.

THOMSON, James - D8/2/1867 - At Kirkcowan, on the 8th instant, Mr James Thomson, tailor, aged 35 years.

THOMSON, James Hannah - D8/8/1887 - At Auchenmalg Inn, Glenluce, on the 8th ult., James Hannah Thomson, late tenant of Barnsalloch, Mochrum, in the 100 year of his age.

THOMSON/MATTHEWS, Jane - D2/8/1854 - At Drayton Bassett, Staffordshire, on the 2d instant, Jane Thomson, wife of John Matthews, Esq., aged 28 years. Friends at a distance will please accept this intimation.

THOMSON/JARDINE, Janet - D9/8/1843 - At her house, in Castle Street, Dumfries, on the 9th inst., Mrs Janet Thomson, relict of Robert Jardine, Esq., of Cresswell, aged 72.

THOMSON/M'CANDLISH, Janet - D5/11/1846 - At Greenhead, New Galloway, on the 5th inst., after a protracted illness of seven years, which she bore with Christian meekness and resignation, Janet Thomson, aged 69 years, wife of Mr William M'Candlish, architect there.

THOMSON/PARK, Mrs John - D30/11/1844 - At Annan, on the 30th ult., Mrs Thomson, or Park, wife of Mr John Thomson, shoemaker, Hope street, after a short illness, and much regretted.

THOMSON, Dr. John - D11/10/1846 - At his residence at Morland Cottage, near Edinburgh, on the 11th inst., in the 82d year of his age, Dr John Thomson, formerly Professor of Surgery to the Royal College of Surgeons, and of Military Surgery in the University of Edinburgh, and more recently Professor of General Pathology in the University.

THOMSON, John Jr. - D8/11/1867 - At 78 George Street, on the 8th inst., John Thom(son), son of Mr John Thomson, porter, aged 11 years.

THOMSON, John Anderson - D10/10/1854 - Drowned off Constantinople, on the 10th ult, by the upsetting of a native boat, Mr John Anderson Thomson, son of Mr Arthur Thomson, agent of the Bank of Scotland at Aberdeen.

THOMSON, John R. - D10/12/1843 - At the Manse of Dalton, on the 10th inst., Mr John R. Thomson, son of the Rev. T.H. Thomson, Dalton - highly esteemed and much regretted.

THOMSON, (Maggie Ann) - D7/2/1875 - At Ch-------y Tram, D(umfries) on the 7th inst., (Maggie Ann)and on the 13th inst., (Bella Jane??) the beloved children of Mr William Thomson, tailor, --- (hara) Countie Ar----.

THOMSON, Rev. Maitland - D11/1/1846 - At Aberdalgie Manse, Perthshire, on the 11th instant, after a brief illness, the Rev. Maitland Thomson, minister of that parish. He was brother to the Rev. Jas. Thomson of Rerwick, was highly esteemed by his parishioners, and his removal is deeply regretted by a widow, his relatives, and by a number of warmly attached friends.

THOMSON/ADAMSON, Margaret - D29/1/1843 - At Dalbeattie, on the 29th ult, Margaret Thomson, relict of Robert Adamson, carrier between there and Dumfries; on the 30th Agnes Wilson, aged 70; and same day, James M'Lachlan, formerly land-steward and overseer to the late Mr Maxwell, of Kirkconnel.

THOMSON, Margaret - D5/3/1843 - At Wigtown, on the 5th inst., Margaret Thomson, daughter of William Thomson, tailor.

THOMSON/M'BRAIR, Margaret - D29/6/1844 - At Orchardknows, parish of Colvend, on the 29th ult., aged 87, Margaret Thomson, relict of William M'Brair, Esq., of Orchardknows.

THOMSON, Margaret - D20/8/1844 - At Friars' Vennel, Dumfries, on the 20th inst., aged 2 1/2 years, Margaret, only surviving daughter of Mr John Thomson, baker and flour dealer.

THOMSON, Margaret - D25/9/1847 - At the Nest, Jedburgh, on the 25th ult., Miss Margaret Thomson, daughter of the late Rev. George Thomson, minister of Melrose.

THOMSON/WILSON, Mary - D14/2/1844 - At Dumfries, on Tuesday, the 14th inst., Mrs Mary Wilson, relict of Mr James Thomson, Plainstones, in her 92d year.

THOMSON, Mary - D1/9/1865 - At 4 Lochryan Place, suddenly, on the 1st instant, Mary Thomson, relict of Mr John Thomson, late forester, Culhorn, aged 65 years.

THOMSON, Mathew - D1/3/1845 - Drowned, after two days sailing from Bombay, on the 1st March last, Mr Mathew Thomson of Largs, chief mate of the ship Strabane, of Glasgow.

THOMSON, Matthew - D1/3/1845 - Drowned, after two hours' sailing from Bombay, on the 1st March last, Mr Matthew Thomson, of Largs, chief mate of the ship "Strabane" of Glasgow.

THOMSON, Nathan - D21/5/1846 - At Exeter, Connecticut, on the 21st May, Mr Nathan Thomson, aged 42. The deceased was a native of Gelston, Kirkcudbrightshire.

THOMSON, Peter - D8/2/1843 - At Colin Mill, Auchencairn, on Wednesday the 8th inst., (Mr) Peter Thomson, aged 50 years.

THOMSON, Robert - D11/1/1844 - At Kirkcudbright, suddenly, on Thursday last, Mr Robert Thomson, joiner.

THOMSON, Robert - D10/3/1878 - At Arthur Street, Newton-Stewart, on the 10th inst., Robert Thomson, aged 74 years.

THOMSON/CARRUTHERS, Rosina - D11/5/1844 - At Rigg of Gretna, on the 11th instant, highly esteemed and sincerely regretted by all her neighbours and acquaintances, Rosina Thomson, aged 76, wife of Mr William Carruthers, joiner there.

THOMSON, Samuel - D29/4/1871 - At 14 Hanover Square, on the 29th ult., Samuel, aged 12 years, son of Mr Samuel Thomson, wool carder.

THOMSON/BROWN, Sarah - D13/1/1845 - At Lochdoucan, parish of Kelton, on the 13th inst., Mrs Sarah Thomson, aged 88 years, widow of the late Mr W. Brown, farmer there.

THOMSON/DRYNAN, Sarah - D2/11/1883 - Here, at 13 Hanover Street, on the 28th inst., Sarah Drynan, relect of James Thomson, clothier, aged 64 years. - Deeply regretted.

THOMSON, Shaw - D25/4/1847 - At Liverpool, on the 25th ultimo, Mr Shaw, eldest son of Mr Hugh Thomson, farmer, Carseduchan.

THOMSON/M’CHLEARY, Susan - D18/4/1867 - At Auchneel, parish of Leswalt, on the 18th instant, Susan M'Chleary, aged 70 years, relict of the late Mr Alex. Thomson.

THOMSON, Miss Thomas - D17/11/1844 - At Ayr, on the 17th inst., Miss Thomas Thomson, second daughter of the late Mr Thomas Thomson, skinner. (Thomas Margaret Thomson born October 8, 1826 at Girvan to Thomas Thomson and Sarah Davidson, Ayr as per the IGI the only female Thomas listed)

THOMSON, Thomas - D25/10/1897 - At Newton-Stewart, on the 25th ult., Thomas Thomson, late of the Grapes Hotel, aged 43 years.

THOMSON, Capt. William - D19/11/1842 - At Grand Cayman's Island, off Cuba, on the 19th Nov. 1842, aged 43, Capt. William Thomson, of the brig Duchess of Buccleuch of Dumfries - much respected by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance.

THOMSON, Wm. - D12/4/1843 - At Glencaple, Carlaverock, on the 12th inst., Mr Wm Thomson, carpenter and shipowner.

THOMSON, William - D20/10/1844 - At Friars' Vennel, Dumfries, on the 20th inst., William, infant son of Mr John Thomson, baker and flour dealer.

THOMSON, Wm. - D15/1/1845 - At Nethertown of Crange, parish of Urr, on the 15th curt., Wm. Thomson, Esq., aged 44 years.

THOMSON, William - D27/9/1847 - At his residence, King Street, Toronto, on the morning of Monday, the 27th September, Mr John Thomson, merchant, of that city, son of the late Mr William Thomson, Bushabiel, Urr, Galloway. Mr Thomson was an excellent man, and held in high estimation by a wide circle of acquaintances. His remains were attended to the grave by a large number of citizens. - (From the Toronto Globe).

THORBRON, Hugh - D19/1/1843 - At Glasgow, on the 19th inst., after undergoing the operation of cutting a cancer from the armpit, Mr Hugh Thorbron, Sinniness, Glenluce.

THORBURN, Infant Son - D17/4/1849 - Here, at Charlotte street, on the 17th current, the infant son- and last night, Janet M'Dowall, the beloved wife of Mr Alexander Thorburn, cabinet-maker. Friends will please accept of this intimation.

THORBURN, Mrs - D2/6/1843 - At Kirluchline, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 2d inst., after a short illness, Mrs Thorburn - deservedly regretted. One short
year has seen her made a wife - a mother - and a tenant of the grave.

THORBURN/SKIMMING, Agnes - D23/1/1851 - At Auchenmalg, Old Luce, on the 23d instant, Agnes Thorburn, relict of the late James Skimming, joiner Burns' Tavern.

THORBURN, Andrew - D17/3/1876 - Here, at St. John Street, on the 17th inst., Andrew Thorburn, aged (91) years.

THORBURN/MUNRO, Ann Smellie - D13/9/1887 - Here, at Clifton Terrace, on the 13th inst. aged 65 years, Ann Smellie Thorburn, wife of John Munro, late of H.M. Customs, Liverpool.

THORBURN/REID, Elizabeth - D27/1/1847 - Here, at Fisher Street, on the 27th inst,. Eliza(beth) Reid, relict of Thomas Thorburn, at the advanced age (of) 100 years. She bore her long confinement, with Christian fortitude and resignation, and enjoyed the use of her faculties to the last. She died trusting in Jesus as her all ???? all. (Elizabeth Reid and Thomas Thorburn on September 26, 1778 at Stranraer, Wigtown as per the IGI)

THORBURN/KIRKPATRICK, Elizabeth - D15/4/1847 - At Castle Douglas, on the 15th instant, aged 67 years, Elizabeth Kirkpatrick, wife of Mr William Thorburn, Netherlaw.

THORBURN/MACKENZIE, Georgina - D14/1/1846 - At Troqueer Manse, on the 14th inst., Georgina Mackenzie, youngest daughter of the Rev. Wm. Thorburn.

THORBURN/M’TAGGART, Mrs. J. - D1/9/1860 - Suddenly, at Wigtown on the 1st inst., Mrs J. Thorburn, relict of Mr Wm. M'Taggart, burgess in Wigtown, aged 65 years.

THORBURN, James - D25/10/1843 - At Low Torrs, parish of Old Luce, on the 25th inst., James, youngest son of Mr Thorburn

THORBURN, James - D7/4/1844 - At Windyslap, parish of Glenluce, on the 7th inst., Mr James Thorburn, aged 45.

THORBURN, James - D20/11/1844 - At Newton-Stewart, on the 20th inst., James Thorburn, aged 66 years.

THORBURN, James - D10/11/1846 - At Queensberry Street, Dumfries, on the 10th instant, after a short illness, Mr James Thorburn, inventor of the "Patent Knitting Machine," &c.

THORBURN, Jas. - D28/2/1864 - at Sheuchan Street, on the 28th ult., Mr Jas. Thorburn, mariner, advanced in years.

THORBURN, James Primrose - D10/7/1843 - At Louisville, Kentucky, on the 10th of July, Mr James Primrose Thorburn, third son of Mr James Thorburn, St. Anna's Dumfries-shire.

THORBURN, James Stewart - D22/7/1852 - At Portland Terrace, St. John's Wood, London, on the 22d ult., James Stewart Thorburn, barrister, youngest son of the late Rev. William Thorburn of Troqueer.

THORBURN, Jane - D18/4/1853 - Here, at St. John Street, on the 18th instant, Jane aged 18 years, daughter of Mr Andrew Thorburn, late farmer in Culreoch.

THORBURN/M’DOWALL, Janet - D19/4/1849 - Here, at Charlotte street, on the 17th current, the infant son- and last night, Janet M'Dowall, the beloved wife of Mr Alexander Thorburn, cabinet-maker. Friends will please accept of this intimation.

THORBURN, Janet - D5/11/1860 - At Newton Stewart, on the 5th instant, Miss Janet Thorburn aged 82 years.

THORBURN, James - D6/12/1877 - At the house of his son-in-law, Mr Robertson, Clendrie, Kirkcolm, on the 6th inst., Mr James Thorburn, late farmer Low Torrs, Glenluce, aged 57 years.

THORBURN/HAIRSTENS, Jean - B18/9/1843 - At Maxwelltown, on the 18th inst., Mrs Jean Thorburn, relict of Thomas Hairstens, Esq., tanner, in the 80th year of her age.

THORBURN, Lilias Staig - D11/9/1846 - At the Banks of Troqueer, on the 11th inst., Miss Lilias Staig Thorburn, second surviving daughter of the late Rev. W. Thorburn, minister of Troqueer.

THORBURN/MUNDELL, Margaret - D6/9/1844 - At New Langholm, on the 6th ult., Margaret Mundell, spouse of Mr Thomas Thorburn, aged 74 years.

THORBURN, Mary - D31/7/1843 - At Low Torrs, parish of Old Luce, on the 31st ult., Mary, aged 14, daughter of Mr James Thorburn, farmer.

THORBURN, Mary - D23/1/1864 - At Innermessan, on the 23d instant, Miss Mary Thorburn.

THORBURN, Mary - D23/1/1864 - At Innermessan, Inch, on the 23d ultimo, aged 73 years, after a long and severe illness, Mary, sister of Mr WilliamThorburn, d(y)er there.

THORBURN, Stewart - D20/8/1874 - At Portwilliam, on the 20th ult., Stewart Thorburn, in the 20th year of his age.

THORBURN, Walter - D12/9/1844 - At Charlesfield, Holywood, on the 12th instant, Walter Thorburn, aged 28 years - deeply regretted.

THORBURN, Rev. Wm. - D3/4/1846 - At Troqueer Manse, on the 3d instant, the Rev. Wm. Thorburn, minister of the parish of Troqueer, aged 80 years, The deceased was one of the oldest clergymen of the Established Church of Scotland, having been 54 years an ordained minister. He was father of the Synod of Dumfries.

THORBURNE, Elizabeth - D14/4/1878 - At Isle of Whithorn, on the 14th inst., after a lingering illness, Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Capt. William Thorburne, aged 25 years.

THORNTHWAITE, John - D2/10/1843 - At Dalbeattie, on the 2d inst., Mr John Thornthwaite, of the Maxwell Arms Inn, aged 63.

THREDIE/BLOUNT, Mary - D10/4/1844 - At Dumfries, on the 10th instant, Mary Thredie, relict of Mr George Blount, saddler.

THRESHIE, Mungo - D13/2/1844 - At Dumfries, on the 13th curt., Mungo Threshie, aged 63 - deeply regretted.

THURSBY, Rachael - D15/1/1878 - Here, at Hanover Street, on the 15th inst., of inflamation, Rachael, second daughter of Mr George Thursby, aged 16 years.

THWAITES, Joseph - D16/2/1845 - At Annan, on the 16th inst., Mr Joseph Thwaites, late of Penrith, aged 58 years.

TILLEY/PATERSON, Ann - D30/10/1860 At Colfin, on the 30th Oct., Ann Paterson, wife of the late Mr Samuel Tilley, Garry, Stoneykirk.

TILLY/(TULLY)/CLANACHAN, Minie - D6/3/1863 - At Bridge of Park, Glenluce, on the 6th inst., Minie Clanachan, wife of Mr Wm. Tilly, joiner, aged 41 years. (She died March 4 not March 6, this was corrected in the Birth register, but the announcement had already gone to press. Her name was Minie TULLY, not Tilly. One could be a mistake, I'd go with what's in the WFP, the project is for their listings. Perhaps note the other spelling as being in the Register ? As per Meg)

TOD/DOUGLAS, Anabella - D18/7/1847 - At Kilsyth Manse, on the 18th instant, Mrs Anabella Tod, relict of James Douglas, formerly minister of Stewarton.

TODD, Infant Child - D21/10/1843 - Here, at George Street, on the 21st inst., the infant child of Mr G. Todd, draper.

TODD/DONALDSON, Catherine - D2/12/1891 - Here, at 50 Dalrymple Street, Stranraer on the 2nd inst. Catherine Todd, relict of Lamond Donaldson, engineer, aged 86 years.

TODD/BLACK, Isabella - D77/1850 - Here at George Street, on the 7th inst. Isabella Black, wife of Mr George Todd, draper, Stranraer.

TODD, Captain John - D2/8/1853 - At London, on the 2d instant, Captain John Todd of the ship Ballengeich, son of Mr J. Todd, merchant, Ayr. (Ship Ballengeich, built 1849, 1855 purchased from J. Tod, Glasgow, 1859 wrecked off Madras, 478 tons as per Randy)

TODD, Margaret - D15/1/1847 - Here, at Clayhole, on the 15th inst., Margaret Todd.

TODD, Marion Ross - D2/1/1867 - At Bellefield Terrace, Duke Street, Glasgow, on the 2d inst., of scarlet fever, Marion Ross, aged two years and two months, youngest daughter of Mr Samuel Todd. - Friends will please accept of this intimation.

TODD/CRAVEN, Mary - D27/6/1887 - Here, at 98 George Street, on the 27th inst., Mary Todd, wife of John -aven, hatter. (CRAVEN, Stranrear Death entry #76 as per Meg).

TODD, Thomas - D27/4/1843 - At Auchenchain, on the 27th ult., Mr Thomas Todd, at the advanced age of 90.
TOMAN Philip - D25/3/1874 - Here are Greenvale street, on the 25th ult., Mr Philip Toman, dealer, aged 36 years.

TONNOCK, William - D15/7/1847 - At Stewarton, Kirkcolm, on the 15th instant, Mr William Tonnock, aged 83 years.

TOPHAM/GASS, Charlotte Goldie - D12/1/1844 - At Barnhill of Goldilea, on the 12th inst., of consumption, in the 26th year of her age, Mrs Charlotte Goldie Gass, wife of Mr Henry Topham.

TORRANCE/GIBSON, Elizabeth - D2/9/1887 - Here, at 33 Sheuchan Street, on the 2nd inst., Elizabeth Torrance, relict of Daniel Gibson, aged 73 years - Deeply regretted.

TORRANCE, Agnes Haw - D29/6/1878 - Here, at 13 Sheuchan Street, on th 29th ult., ----- H. Torrance, aged 2 years. (Agnes Haw TORRANCE, 2, Stranraer #86 as per Meg)

TORRANCE, Alex. - D9/12/1844 - At Clayhole, here, on the 9th inst., Mr Alex. Torrance, seaman, after a protracted illness, aged 38 years.

TORRANCE/M'KENZIE, Elizabeth - D8/4/1855 - At Port Glasgow, on the 8th inst., Elizabeth M'Kenzie, relict of the late Mr Robert Torrance.

TORRANCE/WALLACE, Ja– - D26/8/1865 - At Sheuchan Street, on the 26th instant, Ja--- Wallace, aged 84 years, widow of Mr David Torrance, wright.

TORRANCE, John - D20/10/1846 - Here, at Clayhole, on the 20th inst., John, aged nine months, infant child of Mr David Torrance, mariner.

TORRIE/LISTER, Annie - D12/7/1863 - At 6 Stanley Place, Glasgow, on the 12th (inst) Annie Lister, aged 28 years, wife of Mr Alexander -------, General Post-Office. (An Annie Lister aged 21 married Alexander Torrie aged 28 Aug 20 1855 at High Street in Stranraer)

TOUCH, Rev. John Edward - D11/6/1852 - On the 11th instant, the Rev. John Edward Touch, minister of Kinnoull.

TOUGH, Jasper - D14/5/1845 - At Irvine, on the 14th inst., Jasper Tough, son of the late Jasper Tough, Esq., of Hillhead.

TOWERS, Jane - D29/12/1843 - At Wigtown, on the 29th ult., aged 5 years, Jane, second daughter of Rev. James Towers, after a protracted and painful illness.

(TULLY)/TILLY/CLANACHAN, Minie - D6/3/1863 - At Bridge of Park, Glenluce, on the 6th inst., Minie Clanachan, wife of Mr Wm. Tilly, joiner, aged 41 years. (She died March 4 not March 6, this was corrected in the Birth register, but the announcement had already gone to press. Her name was Minie TULLY, not Tilly. One could be a mistake, I'd go with what's in the WFP, the project is for their listings. Perhaps note the other spelling as being in the Register ? As per Meg)

TULLY/CLANACHAN, Minnie - D4/3/1863 - At Bridge of Park, Glenluce, on the 4th inst., Minnie Clanachan, wife of Mr Wm. Tully, mason.

TULLY, William T. - D18/8/1900 - At colfin, on the 18th inst. William T. youngest son of William Tully, aged 4 years and 4 months.

TUNNOCK, John - D3/5/1845 - At Grafton Street, Bond Street, London, on the 3d inst., aged 45 years, Mr John Tunnock, coachman to J. Carrick Moore, Esq., - much respected.

TUNNOCK/M'DOWALL, Mary - D8/6/1845 - At Stewarton, Kirkcolm, on the 8th instant, suddenly, Mary M'Dowall, wife of Mr James Tunnock.

TURNBULL, Mrs Andrew - D24/12/1843 - Here, at Hanover Street, on the 24th inst., the wife of Mr Andrew Turnbull, advanced in years.

TURNBULL, Eleanor - D9/11/1843 - At Longtown, on the 9th inst., Eleanor, daughter of Mr John Turnbull, aged 3 years.

TURNBULL, Eliza Jane Price - D20/7/1878 - At 30 Crete Street, Liverpool on the 20th ult., Eliza Jane Price, aged 13 months, daughter of Mr James Turnbull.

TURNBULL, Hugh - D2/4/1843 - At Ivy Lodge, Cally, on the 2d current, of scarlet fever, Hugh Turnbull, aged five years, youngest son of Mr George Turnbull, wood-forrester to Alexander Murray, Esq., M.P..

TURNBULL, Martha Annie - D7/1/1884 - At Bale (Bala) Street, Liverpool on the 7th inst. Martha Annie, only daughter of George Turnbull, aged 18 months.

TURNBULL/CUMMING, Mary - D6/3/1843 - At Carsethorn, on the 6th inst., aged 69 years, Mary Turnbull, relict of Thomas Cummin, mariner - much respected.

TURNER, Elizabeth M’Gill - D7/4/1889 - At Wigtown, on the 7th inst. Elizabeth M'Gill Turner, fourth daughter of Wm. Turner, blacksmith , in her 18th year.

TWEDDALE, James - D2/3/1844 - At Wigtown, on the 2d inst., James Tweddale, Esq., late Collector of Customs, Wigtown, aged 76 years.

TWEEDIE, Jean - D5/4/1853 - At Castle Douglas, on the 5th instant, Jean, aged 9 years and 10 months, daughter of James Tweedie, blacksmith there.

TWEEDIE, Rev. John - D29/2/1844 - At Linkfieldhall, Musselburgh, on the 29th ult., the Rev John Tweedie.

TYTLER/CARMICHAEL, Elizabeth - D19/2/1845 - At 28 Rutland Square, Edinburgh, on the 19th ultimo, Mrs Elizabeth Carmichael, wife of James Tytler, of Woodhouselee, Esq., Crown Agent.