James KYLE
Record No. 1; applied 11 March 1872 at 3 pm; residence: Warwickhill
Rows; born in Scotland; married aged 45;
occupation - miner; wholly disabled meantime.
Dependants: wife Catherine Crawford, 40, James
Kyle 17, Robert Kyle 15, William Kyle
12, John Kyle, 10, Janet Kyle
8, Jeanie Kyle 4, Thomas Kyle 1-1/12.
This man applied for funeral expenses for his daughter Catherine who died on 10
March 1872, he being unable to work for the last 2 years from miners asthma, he
being only 3 weeks in the parish, prior in Dalry about 20 years, claim is made
on Dalry in respect of residence.
First application. Result - 27 March paid funeral expenses and
claimed on Dalry which admitted.
Agness BARR OR LAUCHLAN
Record No. 2; applied 11 March 1872 at 7 pm. residence - no
fixed residence; born in Scotland; a widow, aged 48; vagrant.
First application. Result - relieved 3d. .
Elizabeth MOONIS OR PERCY
Record No. 3; applied 19 March 1872 12 noon. residence - Dreghorn
village; born Ireland; a widow, aged 61; occupation outdoor
worker; partially disabled due to old age.
This case is well known to the Board she being widow of John Percy a
regist. pauper of this parish.
First application. Result - relieved 2/-
approved; admitted to the roll.
No. on Register 147.
Robert LOGIE
Record No. 4; applied 19 March 1872 at 11 am; residence Dreghorn
village; born Dreghorn, Scotland; single - deserted; aged 9.
This boy has been deserted by his mother Mary Colvin or Elliot.
Result: relieved 1/-. Admitted by Eaglesham on 3 May 1872.
John MILLIGAN
Record No. 5; applied 26 March 1872 at 1 pm; residence Kirkland
Rows; born Ayr, Scotland; married, aged 37, occupation -
miner; wholly disabled. Dependants - wife Mary
Campbell, James 5, William 3, Elizabeth 8 months.
This man has been off work for 3 weeks with sore legs, his settlement appears
to be Ayr.
Applied once before - 18 June 1870.
Result - relieved 2/6. Admitted by Ayr on 28 June 1872.
James HOWAT OR HEWAT
Record No. 6; applied 29 March 1872 9 am; residence - Springside
Square; born Kilmarnock, Scotland; single; aged 2.
This is an illegimate child who has been deserted by its mother Sarah Howat or
Hewat - her settlement appears to be Old Luce.
First application. Result - 5 June -
relieved - given in charge of Mrs Robt Calderwood and allowing 2/- per
week. Approved by the Board. Admitted by Old Luce 23
Apr 1872.
Sarah NIVEN
Record No 7; applied 2 Apr 1872 10 am; residence -
Kilmarnock/Ayr - no fixed meantime; born Kirkoswald, Scotland;
widow, aged 67, vagrant.
This woman is travelling from Stewarton to Ayr.
First application. Result - 5 June - relieved 6d.
Ann WYLLIE OR CALDERWOOD
Record No. 8; applied 11 April 1872 at 10 am; residence -
Springside Square; born in Scotland; a widow aged 52; occuption
housework.
This woman applies for funeral expenses for her husband, he having been off
work for 7 months before he died. First application.
Result - Allowed coffin and grave - ordered to be paid out of the .....account.
William SCOTT
Record No. 9; applied on 11 Apr 1872 at 4 pm; residence - Corsehill
Square; born County Down, Ireland; married, aged 44;
occupation coalminer; religion - protestant; partially disabled
with liver complaint.
Dependants - wife Elizabeth Murray 36, William (married) 21, Robert
(single) 18, James (single) 16, Adam (single) 14, Alexander
(single) 11.
This man has three sons working and able to support him.
First application. Result - 5 June - application refused as his
sons are able to support him.
Fanny MCKINDLAY OR STEWART
Record No. 10. applied 15 Apr 1872 at 10 am; residence -
Overton; born County Donegall, Ireland; widow aged 50; occupation
- housework; religion Protestant.
Dependants - William Stewart 27, Margaret Stewart 25, Mary Stewart
21, James Stewart 18, Agness Stewart 9, David Stewart 7.
The only support this woman had was her son James who is now gone to Govan to
learn the shipbuilding and has 11/-per week. She applies for as
much money as remove her and her children to Govan to her son James.
One previous application on 29 Sep 1870. Result - Relieved 2/-
Elizabeth THOMSON
Record No 11. Applied 17 Apr 1872 at 7 pm. No fixed
residence; born in Renfrew, Scotland; single aged 34; a
vagrant; partially disabled.
This woman is in bad health having been in the infirmary and is now travelling
from Kilbirnie to Galston in search of a sister.
First application. Result - 5 June - relieved 6d.
James MCINTYRE
Record No. 12. Applied on 22 Apr 1872 at 12 noon; residence
Warwickhill Rows; born in Scotland; married aged 42;
occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant.
Dependants - wife Marion McLean 44, Marion 12, James 9,
Agness 7, Jean 5, Thomas 3, Matilda 1 yr 9 m.
This man applies for funeral expenses for his daughter Margaret.
One previous application 4 Aug 1866. Result - Application refused -
the case comes under the local authority.
Grace LITTLEJOHN
Record No. 13. Applied 27 Apr 1872 at 5pm. Residence No. 6
Overton Rows; born Kilwinning, Scotland; single aged 22;
occupation - domestic servant; religion - Protestant; wholly
disabled.
This woman has been confined to her bed for the last 9 weeks. She
is said to be born in Kilwinning and from enquiry she appears to have no
settlement by residence - claim is therefore made on Kilwinning.
First application. Result - 5 June - relieved 2/- per week -
approved. Admitted by Kilwinning on 14 May 1872.
James KYLE
Record No 14 Applied 9 May 1872 at 10 am. Residence No.
19 Six Rows; born Paisley, Scotland; married aged 45;
occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant.
This man applies for funeral expenses for his son he having applied on 11 March
last for funeral expenses for a daughter. Dalry admitted liability
and paid the claim Claim is again made on Dalry.
One previous application on 11 Mar 1872. Result - Allowed coffin
and grave.
Hugh Reid
Record No. 15. Applied on 21 May 1872 at 11 am.
Residence - Dreghorn Village; born Tarbolton, Scotland; married
aged 72; occupation - labourer; religion - Protestant;
partially disabled.
Dependants - wife Barbara Rowat 50.
From the information it would appear there is no settlement by residence -
claim is therefore made on Tarbolton as the birth parish.
First application. Result - 5 June - relieved 2/- per
week.... Admitted by Tarbolton on 5 June 1872.
Margaret Grearson
Record No. 16 Applied 25 May 1872 at 11 pm. No fixed
residence; born in Ireland; a widow aged 58;
vagrant. Dependants - John Grearson 9, Jane Grearson 6.
This woman is travelling from Cumnock to Kilbirnie in search of a son who has
left her.
First application. Result - 5 June - relieved 6d -
Henry Strachan
Record No. 17 Applied on 5 June 1872 at 10 am.
Residence - Dreghorn Village; born in Scotland; married aged
61; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; partially
disabled.
Dependants - Ann Stewart 59.
This case is well known to the Board.
One previous application - 4 Jan 1870. Result - Relieved ...
Admitted to Register - No. 124.
Mary Dunlop McDonald
Record No. 18. Applied on 5 Jun 1872 at 11 am.
Residence - Kirkland Rows; born in Scotland; a widow aged 26;
occupation - bonnet knitter; religion - Protestant; average weekly
earnings - 3/-.
Dependants - John McDonald 6 , William McDonald 4, Grace McDonald 6
m.
This woman is widow of Henry Sewart or McDonald one of our own paupers who died
on 10 May 1872.
First application. Result - Relieved - allowed 4/- per week -
admitted to the Roll
No. 149 on Register
James Goldie or Goudie
Record No. 19. Applied on 8 June 1872 at 9 pm.
Residence - Dreghorn Village; born St Quivox, Scotland; married
aged 35; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant.
Dependants - wife Margaret Marshall 33, Isabella Goldie 14,
Margaret Goldie 8, James Goldie 6, Thomas Goldie 5, Jeannie
Goldie 2.
This man has been apprehended and is at present in Ayr Prison. He
has left a wife and 4 young children unprovided for. There appears
from the wife's statement to be no settlement by residence: claim is made
on St Quivox in respect of birth.
First application. Result - - relieved 3/-. Admitted by St
Quivox on 11 July 1872.
Jane Wilson
Record No. 20. Applied on 15 Jun 1872 at 10 pm.
Residence - Dreghorn Village; born in Scotland; single aged
32; occupation - outdoor work; religion - Protestant.
Dependants - Janet Wilson 8, George 5.
This woman applies to have her two illegitimate children educated.
First application. Result - Refused - able bodied.
Helen Bennie
Record No. 21. Applied on 27 June 1872 at 9 am.
Residence - Dreghorn Village; born Dreghorn, Scotland; single aged
17; occupation - domestic servant; religion - Protestant;
wholly insane. Has been sent to Ayr district asylum.
First application. Result - 6 Aug sent to Ayr district asylum.
No. 150 on Register.
Mary Patrick or Dean
Record No. 22. Applied on 4 Sep 1872 at 2 pm. Residence
- Southhook Row; born Johnstone, Scotland; a widow aged 48;
occupation - hand sewer; religion - Protestant.
Dependants - John Dean 13 y 11 m.
This woman having come form Old Monkland Parish 3 weeks ago and having been
about 11 years in that parish and having been chargeable at the date of leaving
- claim is made on that parish. Her children not dependants are -
William married and 3 children, Caroline married and one child, Andrew
single 20 yr.
First application. Result - 2 Oct relieved 2/- .
Admitted by Old Monkland 16 Sep 1872.
Hugh Brodie or Brodildy
Record No. 23. Applied on 7 Sep 1872 at 4 pm. Residence
16 Corsehill Square; born in Ireland; married aged 71;
religion - Protestant. Insane.
This man's wife was sent to Ayr District Asylum about 3 weeks since by
Kilmarnock Parish.
First application. Result - 2 Oct sent notice to Kilmarnock -
admitted by Kilmarnock on 11 Sep 1872.
John Reid
Record No. 24. Applied on 13 Sep 1872 at 6 pm. No fixed
residence; born in Scotland; vagrant; religion -
Protestant; wholly disabled.
This man was found lying on the street in a helpless condition.
First application. Result -
2 Oct sent to poorhouse.
Catherine Ward or Finnigan
Record No. 25. Applied on 13 Sep 1872 at 7 pm. No fixed
residence; born in Ireland; a widow aged 67; vagrant;
religion - Roman Catholic; partially disabled - sore leg.
This woman is travelling the country in search of a son.
First application Result - 2 Oct relieved 6d
Peter McEwan
Record No. 26 Applied on 17 Sep 1872 at 2 pm. No
fixed residence; born in Scotland; single aged 58; occupation
- labourer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled.
This man is travelling from Greenock to Ayr in search of a brother.
He is unable to work having been hurt by a fall from a scaffold.
First application. Result - 2 Oct relieved 3d
David Robb
Record No. 27. Applied on 18 Sep 1872 at 5 pm.
Residence - Dreghorn Village; born in Dalrymple, Scotland; married
aged 72; occupation - shoemaker; reliion - Protestant; wholly
disabled - rupture. Dependant - wife Elizabeth Todd 69.
His son William has gone to England.
One previous application 9 Jul 1866. Result - Relieved 2/-,
aliment of 2/- per week approved.
No. 151 on Register.
James Brown
Record No. 28. Applied on 11 Oct 1872 at 8 pm. No fixed
residence; born in England; single aged 52; occupation -
labourer; religion - Protestant; partially disabled.
This man is in bad health. He applied for a nights lodgings.
First application. Result - 20 Nov - relieved 6d.
Mary Brown or Thomson
Record No. 29. Applied on 24 Oct 1872 at 7 pm.
Residence - Springside Square; born in Dunlop, Scotland; a widow aged
83; religion - protestant; partially disabled due to old age.
This woman is staying with her son-in-law, George Bowie. She has
resided in Dreghorn parish 3 months prior in Kilwinning 8 years : claim is made
on Kilwinning.
First application. Result - 20 Nov - relieved 2/-.
Admitted by Kilwinning on 12 Dec 1872.
Robert Wilson
Record No. 30. Applied on 24 Oct 1872 at 10 pm. No
fixed residence; born in Ireland; married aged 64; occupation
- labourer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - broken leg.
Dependants - wife Mary Watt 59.
This man got his leg broken at New Cumnock about 2 months since. He
is travelling to Ardrossan He applies for a nights lodgings.
First application. Result - 20 Nov - relieved 6d.
Samuel Brodie
Record No. 31. Applied on 26 Oct 1872 at 8 pm. No fixed
residence; born in Scotland; single aged 41; occupation -
labourer.
Travelling in seach of employment
First application. Result - 20 Nov application refused - able
bodied.
Margaret Paterson
Record No. 32. Applied on 31 Oct 1872 at 7 pm. No fixed
residence; born in Paisley, Scotland; a widow aged 75;
vagrant; religion - Protestant; partially disabled.
This woman was found lying on the street.
First application. Result - 20 Nov - relieved 1/-.
Sarah Campbell
Record No. 33. Applied on 11 Nov 1872 at 6 pm.
Residence - No. 15 Corsehill Square; born C.C.Poorhouse, Scotland;
single aged 4 yr 6 m.
This child is an illegitimate daughter of Henrietta Campbell. The
mother is unwell and unable to support it. Claim is made on
Kilmarnock.
First application. Result - 20 Nov - relieved 1/-
Elizabeth Morison or Stewart
Record No. 34. Applied on 16 Nov 1872 at 2 pm. No fixed
residence; born in Glasgow, Scotland; married aged 42.
Dependants - James Stewart 13, Elizabeth Stewart 10, Alexander
Stewart 2 yr 6 m.
This woman's husband (James Stewart) has deserted her and her
children. She is travelling the country in search of him.
First application. Result - 20 Nov - relieved 6d.
Mary Girvan or Houston
Record No. 35. Applied 5 Dec 1872 at 6 pm. No fixed
residence; born in Girvan, Scotland; a widow aged 36;
religion - Protestant.
Dependants - William Houston 5, Robert Houston 2.
Claim is made on Maybole which has admitted liability.
First application. Result - 26 March - relieved 6d.
Admitted by Maybole 9 Dec 1872.
John Dean
Record No. 36. Applied on 10 Dec 1872 at 7 pm.
Residence - 35 Six Rows; born in Stevenston, Scotland; single aged
14 yr 9 m.; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled due to scrofula.
This boy's mother having deserted him he is residing with a brother. His
state of health is such that he requires more attention than his brother can
give - Old Monkland admitted the case in September last. Claim is
again made on that parish. 31 December sent to C.C.Poorhouse.
One previous application - 4 Sep 1872. Result - Sent to
Poorhouse. Admitted by Old Monkland 18 Jul 1872.
James Gray
Record No. 37. Applied on 12 Dec 1872 at 8 pm. No fixed
residence; born in Ireland; single aged 68; vagrant;
partially disabled.
First application. Result - Relieved 3d.
James Goudie
Record No. 38 Applied on 4 Jan 1873 at 6 pm. Residence -
Dreghorn Village; born St Quivox, Scotland; married aged 35,
occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant.
Dependants: wife Margaret Marshall 33, Isabella Goudie 14, Margaret
Goudie 8 yr 7 m., James Goudie 6 yr 6 m., Thomas Goudie 5 yr 8 m., Jeanie
Goudie 3 yr.
This man is again in Ayr Prison. Claim is made on St Quivox Parish
that Parish having admitted the case on 11 July 1872.
One previous application - 8 June 1872. Result - Relieved 2/- - admitted
by St Quivox 7 Jan 1873.
Agness Murphy or McGinnes
Record No. 39. Applied on 21 Jan 1873 at 5 pm.
Residence - 24 Overton Rows; born Kilmarnock, Scotland; married
aged 30; religion catholic; partially disabled.
Dependants - Ann McGinnes 8 yr 3 m., Daniel McGinnes 6, Patrick
McGinnes 3, Edward McGinnes 1 yr 10 m., John McGinnes 3 weeks.
This woman's husband has deserted her about 3 weeks since. His name is
Peter McGinnes. The settlement appears to be in Kilmarnock and
claim is made on that Parish.
First application. Result - Relieved 4/- .
Sarah Milligan
Record No. 40. Applied on 23 Jan 1873 at 2 pm.
Residence No. 2 Kirkland Rows; born Coylton, Scotland; single aged
26; occupation bonnet knitter; partially disabled.
Dependants: John Milligan aged 3 weeks
This woman was chargeable in April 1870. Claim was made on Coylton
in respect of birth which admitted liability on 9 Oct 1871. She has now
an illegitimate child 3 weeks old. Claim is again made on Coylton.
One previous application - 19 Apr 1870. Result - Relieved
2/-. Admitted by Coylton 29 Jan 1873.
Rachel Smith
Record No. 41. Applied on 30 Jan 1873 at 7 pm.
Residence - Dreghorn Village; born Kirkcolm, Scotland; single aged
22; occupation - servant; religion - Protestant.
Dependants: Agness Smith aged 2 weeks.
This woman applies having a female illegitimate child 2 weeks old.
She appears to have a settlement by residence in Beith Parish and claim is made
on that Parish. First application. Result - refused - lives
with her father.
James McDonald
Record No. 42. Applied on 30 Jan 1873 at 10 pm. No
fixed residence; born Scotland; vagrant; married aged
39; occupation - coalminer.
Dependants - wife Helen McDonald 41
This man and his wife state that they have travelled from Motherwell and
applies for a nights lodgings.
First application. Result - Relieved 6d (withdrawn).
Jane Little or Anderson
Record No. 43. Applied on 3 Feb 1873 at 9 am.
Residence - Dreghorn Village; born Scotland; widow aged 66;
religion Protestant.
This woman's case is well known to the Board.
One previous application on 9 Mar 1871, Result - Offered Poorhouse.
Mary Patrick or Dean
Record No. 44. Applied on 19 Feb 1873 at 7 pm. No fixed
residence; born Johnston, Scotland; widow aged 49;
occupation hand sewer; religion Protestant; wholly disabled -
tubercle disease and sore feet.
Dependants: John Dean 15.
This woman is suffering from tubercular disease and sore feet, and applies to
get in to the poorhouse. Old Mondland admitted the liability on 16
Sep 1872. Claim is again made on that Parish.
One previous application on 4 Sep 1872. Result - Sent to
poorhouse. Admitted by Old Monkland 18 Feb 1873.
Margaret Vernal or Drummond
Record No. 45. Applied on 10 Feb 1873 at 8 pm. No fixed
residence; born in Ireland; a widow aged 38; vagrant;
religion Protestant; partially disabled.
This woman applies for a nights lodgings. Result - Relieved 4d.
Elizabeth Gemmell or Taylor
Record No. 46. Applied on 17 Feb 1873 at 6 pm. No fixed
residence; born Barony Glasgow, Scotland; a widow aged 55;
occupation weaver; religion Protestant; wholly disabled -
skin disease and slight febricula.
This woman applies for admission into Poorhouse. She appears to
have a settlement in Girvan Parish and claim is made on that Parish.
First application. Result - 18 Feb 1873 - sent to
poorhouse. Admitted by Barony Glasgow on 17 Mar 1873.
Mary Rainey or Fowler
Record No. 47. Applied on 20 Feb 1873 at 7 pm.
Residence No. 11 Springhill Rows; born in Ireland; a widow aged
90; religion Protestant.
This woman's son in law with whom she has been residing applies for funeral
expenses, she having died in his house last night. As the
settlement appears to be in Dalry claim is made on that parish.
First application. Result - 20 Feb 1873 - refused.
Reason - has three sons working.
Elizabeth Love or Young
Record No. 48. Applied on 17 Mar 1873 at 6 pm.
Residence Dreghorn village; born in Dreghorn Scotland; a widow aged
70; religion Protestant; partially disabled due to old age and eye
sight failing.
Dependants: William Young 48, Barbara Young 46, Annie Young
44, James Young 33, Margaret Young 30 (in America)
This woman is widow of Joseph Young, joiner. She has resided in
Dreghorn for 46 years. Her family are all married - William 2
children, Barbara 5 children, Annie (a widow) 7 children, James 3
children, Margaret (in America) 5 children.
First application. Result - 26 March to be paid before committee on
26 Mar. To be allowed 2/6 per week.
No. 154 on Register.
James Roger
Record No. 49. Applied on 18 Mar 1873 at 10 am. No
fixed residence; born Clendermot, Ireland; single aged 70;
occupation hawker; religion Protestant; wholly disabled - chest
disease and anasarca of legs.
This man has been travelling about the country as a hawker for the last 10
years. He has broken down at Six Rows with anasarca or legs and
feet and applies to get into poorhouse.
First application. Result - Relieved - put into lodging house
meantime. Died in poorhouse on 22 Apr 1873.
Thomas McVey
Record No. 50. Applied on 28 Mar 1873 at 1 pm No fixed
residence; born in Ireland; aged 71; vagrant; partially
disabled.
This man was found lying on the turnpike road in a helpless condition from the
effects of whisky. Application was made by the policeman.
First application. Result - Relieved 6d. Put into
lodging house.
Peter Bryce
Record No. 51. Applied on 1 Apr 1873 at 6 pm. No fixed
residence; born in Ireland; aged 40; vagrant;
partially disabled - sore leg.
This man applied for a nights lodging but was refused on the ground that he was
the worse of liquor and when told to go away became very outrageous when he was
handed over to the police and lodged in Irvine Police Office.
First application. Result - refused :
reason: worse of liquor.
James Lindsay
Record No. 52. Applied on 21 Apr 1873 at 9 am.
Residence Dreghorn Village; born Coylton, Scotland; married
aged 39; occupation - miner; religion - Protestant; wholly
disabled with disease of lungs.
Dependants: wife Agnes Davidson 40, Mary Lindsay 14, John
Lindsay 12, James Lindsay 9, Annie Lindsay 7, Robert Lindsay
5, Thomas Lindsay 2.
This man has been off work for 18 weeks. He was receiving aliment
from a sick society but that aliment is now withdrawn. His family
was all born in Dreghorn Parish with the exception of James who was born in
Annbank in the Parish of Tarbolton.
First application. Result - To be laid before the meeting on 28 Apr
1873, 7/- weekly in the meantime. Admitted to Register.
No. 156 on Register.
Henry Strachan
Record No. 53. Applied on 24 Apr 1873 at 11 am.
Residence Dreghorn Village; born Muirkirk, Scotland; married aged 62;
occupation - miner, religion Protestant; partially disabled -
miners asthma.
Dependants - wife Annie Stewart 60
This case is well known to the Board he having been chargeable till 16 Jan
last.
First application. Result - To be laid before the meeting on 28 Apr
1873. 3/- weekly. Admitted to Register
No. 124 on Register.
James Park
Record No. 54. Applied on 4 Jun 1873 at 9 pm. Residence
Croft St., Kilmarnock; born New Cumnock, Scotland; widower aged
74; occupation miner; religion Protestant; partially
disabled - injury to back.
This man is travelling from Kilmarnock to the C.C.Poorhouse and can proceed no
further . Result - Sent to lodging house.
First application. 7 July - relieved 6d.
Ann Rankin or Wilson
Record No. 55. Applied on 5 Jul 1873 at 5 pm. No fixed
residence; born Kirkmichael, Scotland; widow aged 36;
occupation winder; religion Protestant; partially disabled - sore
leg.
This woman is travelling to Corsshill, Parish of Kirkmichael but can
proceed no further on account of a sore leg.
First application. Result - Relieved 6d.
Robert Gardner
Record No. 56. Applied on 31 Jul 1873 at 8.30 pm. No
fixed residence; born Edinburgh, Scotland; married aged 31;
occupation nailer; religion Protestant; partially disabled - sore
feet
Dependants - wife Sarah Hamilton 35.
This man is travelling to Kilmarnock but can proceed no further being done up
with sore feet.
First application. Result - Relieved 6d.
Isabella Kerr or Craig
Record No. 57. Applied on 9 August 1873 at 10 am.
Residence Overton; born Dalry, Scotland; a widow aged 83;
religion Protestant; partially disabled - old age.
This woman has removed from Airdrie to Overton in this parish to reside with a
daughter. Her settlement appears to be in Dalry. Claim
is made on that parish.
First application. Result - Relieved 2/- per week.
Admitted by Dalry 1 Sep 1873.
Andrew McFarlane
Record No. 58. Applied on 11 Aug 1873 at 11 am.
Residence Overton; born Riccarton, Scotland; married aged 38;
occupation coalminer; religion Protestant; wholly disabled -
inflammation of lungs.
Dependants: wife Helen Roy 35, Andrew 11, Alexander 9, Agness
6, Margaret 2 y 6 m, John 5 weeks.
This man has been unable to work for the last 8 weeks and very irregular before
that. His settlement appears to be in Dreghorn as he has resided
for 20 years in it with the exception of 2 years when he was in Irvine.
First application. Result - Relieved 3/-, approved and 7/- for
future on expiry of Society term and during illness.
No. 67 on Register.
John Johnstone
Record No. 59 Applied on 26 Aug 1873 at 9 am. No
fixed residence; born Stranraer, Scotland; widower aged 51;
occupation labourer; religion Protestant; partially disabled - fall
from a scaffold.
Dependants: Sarah 10, Susan 8.
This man belongs to Wigton. He has been working at Coatbridge for
the last 12 months where he fell from a scaffold and has been in Glasgow
Infirmary for some (time). He is travelling home to Wigton.
First application. Result - Relieved 6d.
John Rae
Record No. 60. Applied on 29 Aug 1873 at 6 pm. No fixed
residence; born Lasswalt, Scotland; single aged 68;
occupation wood turner; religion Protestant; wholly disabled - sore
leg.
This man is travelling to Kilmarnock but can proceed no further at present
owing to a sore leg and he applies for a nights lodgings.
First application. Result - Relieved 6d.
James Taylor
Record No. 61. Applied on 15 Sep 1873 at 11 am. Residence
Wallace St., St Quivox - no fixed meantime; born Neilston,
Scotland; widower aged 75; occupation weaver; religion
Protestant; wholly disabled meantime due to old age and debility.
This man makes application - to be sent to St Quivox where he states he has a
settlement. He can proceed no further from weakness; put into
lodging house and claimed on St Quivox Parish which has since admitted
liability.
Result - Relieved. Admitted by St Quivox 17 Sep 1873.
Donald McVey
Record No. 62. Applied on 17 Sep 1873 at 10 pm. No
fixed residence; born U.S. America; single aged 49;
occupation teacher; religion Protestant; wholly disabled -
paralysis.
This man has no settlement in Scotland having been in England. He
is on his way to Glasgow. He applies for a nights lodgings.
Result - Relieved 6d.
Mary Patrick or Dean
Record No. 63. Applied on 18 Sep 1873 at 1 pm. No fixed
residence; born Johnston, Scotland; widow aged 50; religion
Protestant; partially disabled - skin disease.
This woman applies to be sent to poorhouse being afflicated with skin
disease. Her settlement is in Old Monkland. Claim is
made on that parish.
Two previous applications - 4 Sep 1872 and 10 Feb 1873. Result -
Relieved. Sent to C.C. Poorhouse. Admitted by Old
Monkland 20 Sep 1873.
Catherine Brown or McCarrol
Record No. 64. Applied on 19 Sep 1873 at 8 pm.
Residence Corsehill Square; born Irvine, Scotland; widow aged
19; religion Protestant.
Dependants: Charles McCarrol 9 mths
This woman's husband died 4 weeks ago. Her settlement appears to be in this
parish. Her father in law states that he is quite willing to
support her child and let her go to service.
First application. Result - Refused - her father in law willing to
support her child.
Hugh Brodie
Record No. 65. Applied on 20 Sep 1873 at 2 pm.
Residence 16 Corsehill Square; born Ireland; married aged 72;
occupation miner; religion Protestant; wholly disabled.
Dependants: wife Taylor(?) Anderson 67.
This man's settlement is in Kilmarnock. Claim is made on that
parish.
One previous application on 7 Sep 1872. Result - Relieved -
admitted by Kilmarnock on 23 Sep 1873.
Margaret Paterson or Higgins
Record No. 66. Applied on 17 Oct 1873 at 6 pm. No fixed
residence; born Maybole, Scotland; widow aged 55; occupation
outdoors worker; religion Protestant; partially disabled.
This woman is travelling in search of employment and applies for a nights
lodgings.
First application Result - Relieved 6d.
Jane Little or Anderson
Record No. 67. Applied on 22 Oct 1873 at 3 pm.
Residence Dreghorn Village; born Scotland; widow aged 66;
religion Protestant; partially disabled.
This case is well known to the Board.
Two previous applications on 9 Mar 1870 and 3 Feb 1873. Result -
Relieved 2/6.
David Robb
Record No. 68. Applied on 20 Nov 1873 at 10 am.
Residence Dreghorn Village; born in Dalrymple, Scotland; married
aged 73; occupation shoemaker; religion Protestant; partially
disabled - rupture.
Dependants: wife Elizabeth Todd 70
This man's son has again left his parents.
Two previous applications on 9 Jul 1866 and 18 Sep 1872. Result -
Relieved 2/-.
No. 151 on Register.
Jane Coughay or McClure
Record No. 69. Applied on 27 Nov 1873 at 8 am.
Residence Dreghorn Village; born Ireland; widow aged 66;
occupation outdoor worker; religion Protestant.
This woman is in good health and able to work.
One previous application on 12 May 1865. Result - Application
refused - able bodied.
John Neil
Record No. 70. Applied on 6 Dec 1873 at 10 am. No fixed
residence; born Stevenston, Scotland; widower aged 49;
occupation water pumper; wholly disabled - bowel complaint.
This man had taken very ill with bowel complaint at No. 5 Warwickhill Pit and
on Dr Hunter's recommendation he was removed to C.C.Poorhouse.
First application. Result - 3 July relieved - sent to C.C.
Poorhouse. Admitted by Stevenston on 16 Dec 1873.
Mary Gorman
Record No. 71. Applied on 18 Dec 1873 at 8 pm. No fixed
residence; born Ireland; single aged 56; occupation outdoor
worker; religion Roman Catholic; partially disabled - pain in the
chest.
This woman is unable to work at present. She applies for a nights lodgings.
First application. Result - Relieved 6d.
JaneSmith or Gillespy
Record No. 72. Applied on 20 Dec 1873 at 3 pm Residence
Girvan; born in Ireland; married aged 38; religion
Protestant.
Dependants: James Gillespy 12, Elizabeth Gillespy 3, William
Gillespy 2.
This woman has been deserted by her husband and she is in search of him.
First application. Result - Relieved 6d.
Mary Hogg
Record No. 73. Applied on 8 Jan 1874 at 8 am. Residence
Warwickhill Road; born Kilmaurs, Scotland; single aged 18;
occupation domestic servant; religion Protestant; wholly disabled -
enteric fever.
This woman is laid up with enteric fever. Since application woman
has died and funeral expenses allowed.
First application. Result - 3 Feb. - Relieved 2/-.
Robert Hynds
Record No. 74. Applied on 16 Jan 1874 at 1 pm.
Residence Dreghorn Village; born Stevenston, Ayrshire, Scotland;
married aged 62, occupation miner; religion Protestant;
wholly disabled - bronchitis and heart disease.
This man appears to have a residential settlement in Abbey Paisley.
First application. Result - Relieved. Admitted by
Paisley on 19 Jan 1874.
Anthony Gray
Record No. 75. Applied on 23 Feb 1874 at 8 pm. No fixed
residence; born Ayr, Scotland; single aged 41; occupation
hammerman; religion Protestant; partially disabled.
This man is travelling from Glasgow to Ayr and is unable to proceed any further
with sore feet and applies for a nights lodgings.
First application. Result - Relieved 6d.
Susan McCormick
Record No. 76. Applied on 7 Apr 1874 at 7 pm. No fixed
residence; born Ayr Scotland; widow aged 52; vagrant;
religion Protestant; partially disabled - injured leg.
This woman is travelling to Ayr and applies for a nights lodgings.
First application. Result - relieved 6d.
Mary Robertson or Stewart
Record No. 77. Applied on 10 Apr 1874 at 5 pm.
Residence Johnston; born Johnston, Scotland; widow aged
40; occupation outdoor worker; religion Protestant.
Dependants: Robert Stewart 13.
This woman states that she has been working about Irvine and is on her way to
Johnston.
First application. Result - Refused - able bodied.
Sarah-ann Landsilios or Ancock
Record No. 78. Applied on 14 Apr 1874 at 1 pm.
Residence No. 52 Kirkland Rows; born Stock, England; widow aged
28; religion Protestant; disabled - burdened with 2 young children.
Dependants: William Henery Ancock 4, Mary Jane Ancock 1.
This woman's husband died about 5 weeks ago. She came from the
parish of Stock in Cornwall about 6 months since. She has no
friends in this country except two brothers. One of them lodges
with her.
First
application. Result - 28 May offered poorhouse.
William Cole
Record No. 79. Applied on 15 Apr 1874 at 11 am. Residence
No. 46 Kirkland Rows; born Galstock, England; married aged
40; occupation miner; religion Protestant; wholly disabled -
consumption.
Dependants: wife Mary-Ann Poup 38, Henry Cole 18, Joseph and
Mary Cole(twins) 16, Noah Cole 12, Albert Cole 10, Thomas
Cole 9, Sarah-Ann Cole 6, George 2.
This man has been unable to work for 4 weeks. 5 of his children had
smallpox and Mary is still in bad health.
First application. Result - Relieved 3/-.
Annie McCadam Davidson
Record No. 80. Applied on 15 Apr 1874 at 7 pm.
Residence Dreghorn Village; born Ayr, Scotland; widow aged
62; occupation washerwoman; religion Protestant; partially
disabled.
Dependants: Agness 41, James 39, Janet 37, Annie
35, John 33, Elizabeth 30, William 28, Sarah 26.
This woman earns from 8d to 1/- per week by keeping a mangle. Her
daughters Janet and Annie assist her a little. Her settlement
appears to be in Dreghorn. Result - Application refused - offered
poorhouse.
Neil Cunningham
Record No. 81. Applied on 20 Apr 1874 at 3 pm. No fixed
residence; born Dreghorn, Scotland; widower aged 58;
occupation labourer; religion Protestant; partially disabled - hip
joint disease.
This man applies to be admitted to the poorhouse. His settlement
appears to be Dundonald. Granted an order to poorhouse and claimed
on Dundonald Parish. First application. Result - Relieved 3d.
Agnes Davidson or Lindsay
Record No. 82. Applied on 23 Apr 1874 at 9 am. Residence
Dreghorn Village; a widow; religion Protestant;
disabled - burdened with young children.
Dependants: John Lindsay 13, James Lindsay 10, Ann Lindsay
8, Robert Lindsay 6, Thomas Lindsay 3, Janet Lindsay 2
weeks, Mary 15.
This woman is widow of James Lindsay who died on 21 Apr 1874.
Result - Relieved 7/-.
No. 160 on the Register.
Mary-Ann Poup or Cole
Record No. 83. Applied on 23 Apr 1874 at 10 am.
Residence 46 Kirkland Row; born St Thomas, England; widow aged
40; religion Protestant; disability - burdened with young children.
Dependants: Henry Cole 18, Joseph and Mary Cole (twins) 16,
Noah Cole 12, Albert Cole 10, Thomas Cole 9, Sarah Ann Cole
5, George Cole 2.
This woman's husband died on 15th inst. She has been in this parish 9
months having come from Cornwall.
First application. Result - 20 May. Relieved 4/-.
Margaret Vernon Drummond
Record No. 84. Applied on 24 Apr 1874 at 6 pm. No fixed
residence; born Dublin, Ireland; widow aged 39; occupation
washerwoman; religion Catholic; partially disabled - sore leg.
Travelling to Carlisle to a sister. Result - Relieved
4d. Withdrawn.
Margaret McDonald or Pollock
Record No. 85. Applied on 18 May 1874 at 4 pm.
Residence Southhook Rows; born Barrhead, Scotland; married aged
34; religion Protestant; disabled - burdened with young children.
Dependants: Margaret 11 yr 6 m., Isabella 8 yr 8 m., Janet 7
yr 2 m., David 5 yr 10 m., Thomas 4 yr 2 m., Frances Caroline 2 yr
9 m., William 1 yr 4 m.
This woman's husband deserted her 5 weeks ago. The only income
coming in to the family is the earnings of her eldest boy who is aged 17
yr. As her settlement appears to be in Paisley claim is made on
that parish.
First application. Result - Relieved 4/-, Withdrawn.
George McGinnigall
Record No. 86. Applied on 27 May 1874 at 2 pm. Residence
Overton; born Dalry, Scotland; single aged 19; occupation
coalminer; religion Protestant; wholly disabled - smallpox.
This man's settlement appears to be in Dalry - claim is made on that
parish. Result - Relieved 3/-. Admitted by Dalry 1 Jun
1874.
Mary Armour or Hart
Record No. 87. Applied on 10 June 1874 at 8 pm.
Residence Dreghorn Village; born Kilmaurs, Scotland; widow aged
39; religion Protestant; disabled - burdened with young children.
Dependants: Elizabeth 12 yr 1 m., Hugh 10 yr, Margaret 7 yr 9
m.
This woman is widow of George Hart who died on 30 May. Her eldest
son James 19 is living in the family and earns about 4/- per day.
One previous application on 14 Feb 1868. Result - Relieved 2/6.
No. 162 on the Register.
John Sloan
Record No. 88. Applied on 13 June 1874 at 8 am. No
fixed residence; born Dumfries, Scotland; married aged 41;
occupation sailor; religion Protestant; wholly disabled.
Dependants: wife Helen Currie 38, Elizabeth Sloan 2 yr 8 m.,
John Sloan 1 day.
This man's wife has given birth to a male child in David Howie's lodging house
in Dreghorn Village. There appears to be no settlement by residence
and claim is made on Dumfries in respect of his birth. Result -
Relieved. Admitted by Dumfries 11 Jul 1874.
John Cornish
Record No. 89. Applied on 20 June 1874 at 6 pm.
Residence 48 Kirkland Rows; born Whitson, Cornwall, England; single
aged 20; occupation coalminer; religion Protestant; wholly
disabled - rheumatic fever.
This man is wholly disabled at present from rheumatic fevel. He has
been off work for several weeks with smallpox and afterwards with a sore hand.
First application. Result - Relieved 2/-.
Elizabeth Todd or Robb
Record No. 90. Applied on 25 June 1874 at 10 am.
Residence Dreghorn Village; born in Galston, Scotland; widow aged
70; religion Protestant; partially disabled - old age and debility.
This woman is widow of David Robb who died 14 June. Her son William
who resides with her has got himself hurt.
First application. Result - Relieved 2/6.
Marion Lightbody or Fitzsimmons
Record No. 91. Applied on 9 Jul 1874 at 3 pm. Residence
14 Kirkland Rows; born Kirkmaiden, Scotland; widow aged 45;
religion Protestant; Disabled - burdened with two young children.
Dependants: Catherine 11, Jeanie 7.
This woman applies for relief for her two young children. Her
children not dependants are Elizabeth 24, married, Agnes 21,
Alexander 18, Marion 16, William 14 yr 11 m.,at present
unwell. Her settlement appears to be in Kilmaurs and claim is made
on that parish.
First application. Result - Relieved 2/6. Admitted by
Kilmaurs on 28 July 1874.
Agness Dailly or Murray
Record No. 92. Applied on 21 July 1874 at 5 pm.
Residence 33 Kirkland Rows; born Kilmarnock, Scotland; single aged
17; occupation domestic servant; religion Protestant;
disabled - burdened with one illegitimate child.
Dependants: Margaret Dailly 2 weeks old
This girl is an orphan and resides with an aunt. Her settlement
appears to be in Kilmarnock and claim is made on that parish.
Result - Relieved 2/-. Admitted by Kilmarnock 31 July 1874.
Robert Wilson
Record No. 93. Applied on 31 July 1874 at 2 pm.
Residence Dreghorn Village; born Tarbolton, Scotland; married aged
56; occupation labourer; religion Protestant; wholly disabled
- consumption.
Dependants: wife Sarah Redpath 60.
This man has been off work for 5 months. He has resided 8 years
continuously in Dreghorn. Result - Relieved 4/-.
No. 163 on Register.
Janet Mann Borrowman
Record No. 94. Applied on 5 Aug 1874 at 1 pm. Residence
Bankhead; born Kilwinning, Scotland; widow aged 93; religion
Protestant; wholly disabled due to old age.
This woman is 93 years of age and has been confined to bed for 16
months. Claim is made on Kilwinning. Result - Relieved
1/6 Admitted by Kilwinning 11 Aug 1874.
Mary-Ann Poup or Cole
Record No. 95. Applied on 15 Aug 1874 at 7 am.
Residence 46 Kirkland Rows; born St Thomas, England; widow aged
40; religion Protestant; wholly disabled meantime - has given birth
to a child.
Dependants: Noah Cole 12, Albert Cole 10, Thomas Cole
9, Sarah-Ann Cole 5, George Cole 2.
This woman's husband died on 15 Apr last. Children not
dependants: Henry Cole 18, Joseph and Mary Cole (twins) 16.
One previous application on 23 Apr 1874. Result - Relieved
3/6. Withdrawn.
Sarah Milligan
Record No. 96. Applied on 24 Aug 1874 at 6 pm.
Residence Springside Square; born Coylton, Scotland, single aged
27; occupation bonnet knitter; religion Protestant; partially
disabled - wants part of her left hand and has an illegitimate child.
Dependants: John Milligan 2 yr 8 m.
This woman's settlement is in Coylton Parish - claim is made on that parish.
One previous application on 19 Apr 1870. Result - Relieved
2/-. Admitted by Coylton.
Isabella McCrorie or Milligan
Record No. 97. Applied on 28 Aug 1874 at 1 pm.
Residence 23 Kirkland Rows; born St Quivox, Scotland;. widow aged
46; religion Protestant; disabled - burdened with young children.
Dependants: Margaret 8 yr 5 m., Sarah 3 yr 4 m.
This woman's husband William Milligan, died 5 July 1874.
Other children not dependants - Jane Milligan 23, outdoor worker,
Isabella M. 19, at service, Adam M. 16 in the pit,
Charlotte M. 14 yr 5 m.
First application. Result - 25 Nov - Relieved 2/-.
Robert Hamilton
Record No. 98. Applied on 28 Sep 1874 at 7 pm. No fixed
residence; born Paisley, Scotland; married aged 28;
occupation engine keeper; partially disabled - sore leg.
Dependants: wife Mary Hepburn 31.
This man is travelling from Paisley to Dalmellington and asks for a nights
lodgings.
First application. Result - Relieved 6d.
Janet Lindsay
Record No. 99. Applied on 12 Oct 1874 at 6 pm.
Residence Dreghorn Village; born Tarbolton, Scotland; single aged
25; occupation servant; religion Protestant; disabled - burdened
with two illegitimate children.
Dependants; Jessie Paterson 2 yr 8 m., Mary Lindsay 1 yr 2 m.
This woman has 2 illegitimate children. She gets assistance for one
of her children.
First application. Result - offered poorhouse.
Charlotte McGuire or Kerr
Record No. 100. Applied on 24 Oct 1874 at 4 pm. No
fixed residence; born Dundee, Scotland; married aged 30;
religion Protestant; disabled - burdened with young children.
Dependants: John Kerr 11, Francis Kerr 8, Margaret Kerr 7,
Henry Kerr 4, Antony Kerr 2.
This woman is in search of her husband, Francis Kerr, a labourer who has
deserted her about 3 months ago.
First application. Result - Relieved 6d.
Ann Taylor or Muir
Record No. 101. Applied on 11 Nov 1874 at 7 pm.
Residence Kirkland Rows; born Kilmarnock, Scotland; widow aged
73; religion Protestant; partially disabled - rheumatism.
This woman has two sons in America, one daughter residing in Kilmarnock,
married and has a family.
First application. Result - 25 Nov offer house (?poorhouse)
Mary Murray
Record No. 102. Applied on 12 Nov 1874 at 3 pm.
Residence No. 3 Corsehill Square; born Dreghorn, Scotland; single
aged 19; religion Protestant; partially disabled.
Dependatns: James Paton 2 yr.
This woman has an illegitimate child - the reputed father has gone to America
and she has had her right arm amputated about 2 months since and is unable to
do anything for her own support.
First application. Result - 25 Nov - offer house (?poorhouse).
Agness Barr or Stevenson
Record No. 103. Applied on 12 Nov 1874 at 6 pm.
Residence No. 6 Southhook Row; born Kilwinning, Scotland; married
aged 36; religion Protestant.
Dependants: William Stevenson 7, Stephen Stevenson 5,
Elizabeth Stevenson 3, Sarah Stevenson 4 m.
This woman has been deserted by her husband two weeks ago. The
settlement appears to be in Kilwinning. Claim is made on that
parish.
First application. Result - 25 Nov relieved 3/-.
Continue claim - admitted by Kilwinning 13 Apr 1875.
Alexander Hammond
Record No. 104. Applied on 16 Nov 1874 at 3 pm.
Residence No. 6 Springside Square; born St Quivox, Scotland;
married aged 36; occupation miner; religion Protestant.
Dependants: wife Catherine McBlain 34, Agnes McBlain 13, John
Hammond 7, George Hammond 5, Catherine Hammond 2 yr 5 m.
This man's wife has shown signs of insanity for the last 5 weeks.
He cannot get attending his work for waiting upon her. The
settlement appears to be in Stevenston and claim is made on that parish.
First application. Result - 25 Nov relieved 4/-.
Admitted by Newton on Ayr 9 Jan 1875.
Matilda Maben or Milligan
Record No. 105. Applied on 19 Nov 1874 at 11 am.
Residence No. 10 Springside Square; born Antrim, Ireland widow aged
66; religion Protestant; wholly disabled.
This woman is wholly disabled having a diseased ankle.
Children not dependant: William married 9 children, John
married 4 children, Henry married 3 children, Martha married
8 children, Margaret married 2 children, James single
21, resides with her, Agnes married 3 children, Sarah
single.
First application. Result - 25 Nov - refused.
No. 168 on Register.
Celena Muir or Gordon
Record No. 106. Applied on 16 Dec 1874 at 7 pm. No
fixed residence; born Donaghadee, Ireland; married aged 30;
religion Protestant; wholly disabled.
Dependants: William Gordon 6 yr 6m., Gavin Gordon 1 yr 10 m.
This woman has been deserted by her husband.
First application. Result - 2 Feb - send to poorhouse.
(to be sent to Ireland)
Ann Love
Record No. 107. Applied 24 Dec 1874 at 5 pm. Residence
Dreghorn village; born Dreghorn, Scotland; single aged 54;
religion Protestant; partially disabled.
This woman has been confined to bed from general debility.
First application. Result - 2 Feb - relieved 2/-.
No. 167 on Register.
Catherine Brown or Wilson
Record No. 108. Applied on 25 Dec 1874 at 4 pm.
Residence Warwickhill Rows; married aged 20; religion Protestant.
Dependants: Charles McCarrel 2 y.
This woman has been deserted by her husband, Jacob Wilson, and has a sick child
to attend to.
First application Result - 2 Feb - relieved 2/-.