Margaret Dempster Murray
Record No. 186. Applied on 8 Jan 1877 at 6 pm.
Residence Dreghorn Village; born in Dreghorn, Scotland;
single aged 10 yr 11 mth.; orphan.
This girl is daughter of Robert Murray, brusher, who was killed in Corsehill
Pit on 5 Jan 1877. The settlement is in Dreghorn.
First application. 6 Feb - relieved.
No. 194 on Register.
James Murray
Record No. 187. Applied on 8 Jan 1877 at 6 pm.
Residence Dreghorn Village; born in Dreghorn, Scotland; single aged
9 yr 1 mth; orphan. This boy is brother to Margaret D.Murray.
First application. 6 Feb - relieved.
No. 195 on the Register.
Susan Galloway Murray
Record No. 188 Applied on 8 Jan 1877 at 6 pm.
Residence Dreghorn Village; born in Dreghorn, Scotland; single aged
6 yr 10 mth., religion protestant; orphan. This girl is
sister to Margaret D Murray and James Murray.
First Application. 6 Feb - relieved.
No. 196 on Register.
Mary Murray
Record No. 189. Applied on 8 Jan 1877 at 6 pm. Residence
Dreghorn Village; born in Dreghorn, Scotland; single aged 4 yr 7
mth; religion protestant; orphan. This girl is a sister
to Margaret D Murray, James Murray and Susan G Murray.
First application. 6 Feb - relieved.
No. 197 on Register.
James McIntyre
Record No. 190. Applied on 10 Jan 1877 at 4 pm.
Residence 46 Warwickhill Rows; born Kilwinning, Scotland; married
aged 49; occupation coalminer; religion protestant; wholly
disabled - bronchitis.
Dependants: wife Marion McLean 49, Agnes McIntyre 12 yr 7 m.,
Jane 9 yr 8 m., Thomas 7 yr 1 m., Matilda 5 yr 9 m.
This man has been off work since the end of November last. The case
is well known to the Board having been chargeable in May 1875.
Third application. Applied previously on 4 Aug 1866, and 20 May
1875. Relieved.
No. 171 on Register.
Joseph Strachan
Record No. 191. Applied on 22 Jan 1877 at 6 pm.
Residence Dreghorn Village; born Dreghorn, Scotland; single aged
20; occupation coalminer; religion protestant; wholly
disabled - typhus fever. The settlement is in Dreghorn.
First application. 6 Feb - relieved.
No. 200 on the Register.
Alexander Dunlop
Record No. 192. Applied on 22 Jan 1877 at 12 noon.
Residence Kirkland Rows; born in St Quivox, Scotland; married aged
67; occupation coalminer; religion protestant; wholly
disabled - sore leg and asthma.
Dependants: wife Margaret Frew 67.
This man has been wholly confined to bed for 3 weeks.
Second application. Previously applied on 4 Nov 1871.
Relieved.
No. 142 on Register.
Jane Coughey or McClure
Record No. 193. Applied on 25 Jan 1877 at 10 am.
Residence Dreghorn Village; born in Ireland; a widow aged 69;
occupation outdoor worker; religion protestant; wholly disabled
meantime.
This woman has been laid up for 2 weeks.
Second application. Applied previously on 27 Nov 1873.
Relieved.
No. 73 on the Register.
Charles McMillan
Record No. 194. Applied on 26 Jan 1877 at 9 am.
Residence No. 8 Southhook Rows; born in Campbelltown, Scotland;
married aged 40; occupation coalminer; religion protestant;
wholly disabled - sore leg.
Dependants: wife Annie Maxwell 39, Janet McMillan 12, Edward
McMillan 10, Robert McMillan 9, Duncan McMillan 7, Charles
McMillan 5, Isabel McMillan 3, Campbell McMillan 2 mth.
This man has been unable to work for 14 weeks. He has resided
in Dreghorn Parish for 12 or 13 years.
First application. 6 Feb - relieved.
No. 198 on Register.
Mary-Ann Poup or Cole
Record No. 195. Applied on 2 Feb 1877 at 12 noon.
Residence 46 Kirkland Rows; born St Thomas, England; a widow aged
43; religion protestant.
Dependants: Thomas Cole 11, Sarah-Ann Cole 7, George Cole
5, William Cole 2.
This woman has four sons working - Henry 21, Joseph 19, Mary
19, Noah 15, Albert 13.
Third application. Previously applied on 23 Apr 1874 and 15 August
1874. Refused - sons able to support her.
James Blair
Record No. 196. Applied on 2 Feb 1877 at 5 pm.
Residence 18 Springside Square; born in Kirkcolm, Scotland; married
aged 37; occupation coalminer; religion protestant; wholly
disabled.
Dependants: wife Elizabeth Rough 36, Elizabeth Blair 9 yr 2
m., James Blair 7 yr 11 m., Ellen Blair 5 yr 9 m., Mary Blair
3 yr 9 m., Robert Blair 1 yr 7 m.
This man has been unable to work and confined to bed for 2 weeks.
First application. 6 Feb - relieved. Withdrawn.
William McCluskie
Record No. 197. Applied on 15 Feb 1877 at 2 pm. No
fixed residence - at present in Mrs Howie's lodging house. Born in
Penningham, Scotland; married aged 55; occupation hawker;
religion Roman Catholic; wholly disabled meantime.
Dependants: wife Mary Fulton 36.
This man is unable to travel from Granal(?) having travelled the country
as a hawker for over 20 yr and having no settlement by residence.
Claim is made on Penningham in respect of birth.
First application. 10 Mar - relieved.
Elizabeth M Scott
Record No. 198. Applied on 22 Feb 1877 at 10 am.
Residence No. 22 Corsehill Square; born in Ireland; married aged
40; religion protestant; wholly disabled - fever.
This woman is wife of William Scott, a pedlar, and living
separate. She has been sent to Kilmarnock fever hospital.
First application. 10 Mar - relieved.
Jeanie Lambie
Record No. 199. Applied on 24 February 1877 at 7 pm.
Residence Croft Inn; born in Dreghorn, Scotland; single aged
29; occupation bonnet knitter; religion protestant; partially
disabled - skin disease.
This woman is daughter of Jane Howie or Lambie who died on 3 Jan
1877. She can do very little towards her own support.
First application. 10 Mar - to be allowed 2/6 per week.
No. 201 on the Register.
Agness Robertson Bowie
Record No. 200. Applied on 27 Feb 1877 at 9 am.
Residence No.7 Springside Square; born in Auchinleck, Scotland; a
widow aged 53; occupation domestic; religion protestant;
disability - burdened with young children.
Dependants: Margaret Bowie 10, William Bowie 6.
This woman is widow of James Bowie who died on 9 Feb. Family (not
dependant) Mary 27 married, with 4 children; James 25 married with 1
child; Helen 27 married; Agness 19 single, at
service, John 14, single, residing in the family and working in the pit.
First application. 10 Mar - refused - family able to support her.
James Hamilton Adams
Record No. 201. Applied on 5 Mar 1877 at 7 pm.
Residence No. 5 Kirkland Rows; born Stoneykirk, Scotland; married
aged 51; occupation coalminer; religion protestant; wholly
disabled - miners asthma.
Dependants - wife Agnes Skous aged 50.
This man has been unable to work for 2 years. Has family - Janet 29
married with 3 children, Mary 27 married with 5
children, Hamilton 18 single, Agnes 10 a
grandchild. His settlement appears to be in
Lochwinnoch. Claim is made on that parish in respect of residence.
First application. 10 March - allowed 1/6 per week.
Mary-Ann Boyle
Record No. 202. Applied on 7 March 1877 at 10 am.
Residence No. 33 Warwickhill Rows; born Neilston, Scotland; married
aged 25; religion Roman Catholic; disabled - burdened with young
children.
Dependants: James Boyle 2 yr 3 mth, Robert Boyle 3 mth.
This woman's husband John Boyle has been sentenced to 40 days imprisonment for
assault. He appears to have a residential settlement in
Dalry. Claim is made on that parish.
First application. 10 March - relieved - approved. Admitted
by Dalry on 24 Aug 1877.
Eliza Ball
Record No. 203. Applied on 13 Mar 1877 at 9 am.
Residence Dreghorn Village; born in Ireland; single aged 70;
occupation - domestic; religion protestant; wholly disabled -
bronchitis.
This woman has been confined to bed for 2 weeks.
First application. 7 Apr - relieved - approved.
Mary-Ann Poup or Cole
Record No. 204. Applied on 20 Mar 1877 at 4 pm.
Residence 46 Kirkland Rows; born in St Thomas, England; a widow
aged 43; occupation - domestic; religion protestant; wholly
disabled - typhoid fever.
Dependants: Thomas Cole 11, Sarah-Ann Cole 7, George Cole
5, William Cole 2.
Other children - Henry Cole 21, Joseph Cole 19, Mary Cole 19
(twin), Noah Cole 15, Albert Cole 13, Four of the family are laid
up with fever.
Fourth application. Previously applied on 23 Apr 1874, 15 Aug
1874, 2 Feb 1877. Relieved - approved.
Joseph Silus
Record No. 205. Applied on 26 Mar 1877 at 10 am.
Residence 25 Kirkland Rows; born in England; a widower;
occupation coalminer; religion protestant; wholly disabled -
enteric fever.
Dependants: Thomas Henery Silus 2 yr 4 th, William John Silus 9
mth.
This man was removed to Kilmarnock Fever Hospital on 27 Mar 1877.
First application. 7 Apr - relieved - approved.
Thomas Mulholland
Record No. 206. Applied on 26 Mar 1877 at 3 pm. Residence
10 Kirkland Rows; born in Kilmarnock, Scotland; married aged
20; occupation coalminer; religion protestant; wholly
disabled - typhoid fever.
Dependants: wife - Mary Kerr 19.
This man has been unable to work for nearly 2 months. His
settlement appears to be in Kilmarnock and claim is made on that parish.
First application. 7 Apr - relieved - approved.
Admitted by Kilmarnock on 6 Aug 1876.
Thomas Wilson
Record No. 207. Applied on 26 Mar 1877 at 1 pm.
Residence Dreghorn Village; born Tarbolton, Scotland; married aged
81; occupation labourer; religion protestant; wholly disabled
- general debility.
Dependants: wife - Mary Andrew 80.
Family - John Wilson 52, widower with 9
children, Alexander Wilson 50, married, carter, with 8
children, James Wilson, 48, married with 10
children, William Wilson, 46, married, with 5 children.
This man's settlement appears to be in Tarbolton. Claim is made on
that parish in respect of birth.
First application. 7 Apr - relieved - approved. Admitted by
Tarbolton 3 Apr 1877.
William John Boyd
Record No. 208. Applied on 29 Mar 1877 at 2 pm.
Residence Dreghorn Village; born in Scotland; married aged
26; occupation - joiner; wholly disabled - enteric fever.
Dependants: wife - Susan Arthur 27, Susan Galt Arthur Boyd 1
yr 9 mth.
This man has been off work for about 3 weeks. His settlement
appears to be in Govan. Claim is made on that parish.
First application 7 Apr - relieved - approved. Admitted
by Barony 30 Apr 1877.
Mary Hughes or Stewart
Record No. 209. Applied on 5 Apr 1877 at 7 pm. No fixed
residence; born in Ireland; married aged 45; a vagrant;
religion Roman Catholic; disabled - burdened with young children.
Dependants: James Stewart 12, Margaret
Stewart 6.
This woman is in search of her husband who has deserted her. She
asks for a nights lodgings.
First application - relieved 6d - approved.
Annie N McMillan
Record No. 210. Applied on 5 Apr 1877 at 12 noon.
Residence No. 8 Southhook Rows; born in Scotland; a widow aged
39; occupation - domestic; religion protestant; disabled -
burdened with young children.
Dependants: Janet
McMillan 12 yr 9 mth, Edward
McMillan 10 yr 11 mth, Robert
McMillan 9 yr 3 mth, Duncan McMillan
7 yr 3 mth, Charles McMillan 5 yr 2
mth, Isabella McMillan 3 yr,
Campbell McMillan 4 mth.
This woman is widow of Charles M McMillan, one of our own paupers, who died in
Kilmarnock Fever Hospital on 28 Mar 1877.
First application. 7 Apr - relieved - approved.
No. 203 on Register.
James Borrowman
Record No. 211. Applied on 18 Apr 1877 at 1 pm.
Residence 38 Warwickhill Rows; born in Kilwinning, Scotland,
married aged 47; occupation coalminer; religion protestant;
wholly disabled - enteric fever.
Dependants: wife Elizabeth Roger 45, David Borrowman
13, James Borrowman 10, Margaret Borrowman
6, Thomas Borrowman 4 yr 9 mth.
This man has been off work for 4 weeks from enteric fever. His settlement
appears to be in Kilwinning. Claim is made on that parish.
First application. 9 May - relieved - admitted by Kilwinning on 18
June 1877.
Agnes Baird or Letham
Record No. 212. Applied on 18 Apr 1877 at 1 pm.
Residence No. 4 Warwickhill Rows; born in Old Monkland, Scotland; a
widow aged 73; religion protestant; wholly disabled - old age.
This woman's settlement is in Old Monkland Parish having admitted liability in
June 1876.
Second application. Previously applied on 17 Feb 1876.
Relieved - admitted by Old Monkland 31 May 1877.
James Goudie
Record No. 213. Applied on 19 Apr 1877 at 12 noon.
Residence Springside Square; born in St Quivox, Scotland; married
aged 40; occupation coalminer; wholly disabled - bronchitis.
Dependants: wife Margaret Marshall 37, Maggie Goudie
11, James Goudie 10 yr 10 mth, Thomas Goudie 9, Jane Goudie
6, Mary Goudie 3, William Hughes Goudie 3 wk.
This man's settlement is in St Quivox. Claim is made on that
parish.
Fourth application. Previously applied on 8 June 1872, 4 Jan
1873, 20 Mar 1876. Relieved - admitted by St Quivox on 21
April 1877.
Jane Woodman or Ferguson
Record No. 214. Applied on 21 April 1877 at 7 pm.
Residence 11 Overton Row; born in Armagh, Ireland; a widow aged
60; occupation domestic. Not disabled. This woman is
widow of William Ferguson who died on 8 Feb last.
First application. 9 May relieved - admitted to the Roll.
No. 206 on Register.
Annie McCadam or Davidson
Record No. 215. Applied on 25 Apr 1877 at 6 pm.
Residence Dreghorn Village; born in Ayr, Scotland; a widow aged
63; occupation washerwoman; religion protestant; wholly
disabled.
This woman's settlement is in Dreghorn (husband ? James Davidson)
Fourth application. Previously applied on 15 Apr 1874, 4 Jan
1875, 31 Aug 1875. Relieved - admitted to the Roll.
No. 175 on Register.
Mary-Jane Bland
Record No. 217. Applied on 14 May 1877 at 8 pm. No
fixed residence; born in Preston, England; single aged 17;
occupation cotton winder - vagrant; partially disabled.
This girl is travelling in search of work. She is "beat"
up with sore feet, asks for lodgings for a night.
First application. 12 June - relieved - approved.
Sarah Sutherland
Record No. 218. Applied on 26 May 1877 at 8 pm. No
fixed residence; born in England; single aged 54; occupation
servant; religion protestant; partially disabled.
Travelling in search of employment.
First application. 12 June - relieved - approved.
Agnes Murray or Hughes
Record No. 219. Applied on 28 May 1877 at 3 pm.
Residence No. 12 Springside Square; born in Kilmarnock, Scotland;
married aged 19; occupation domestic; religion Roman
Catholic; not disabled.
Dependants: Margaret Hughes 3, Francis Hughes 6 mth.
This woman is deserted by her husband.
First application. 12 June - relieved - approved.
Ann Stewart
Record No. 220. Applied on 31 May 1877 at 7 pm.
Residence Dreghorn Village; born in Dundonald, Scotland; single
aged 44; occupation domestic; wholly disabled.
This woman's settlement is in Dreghorn having resided 6 yr continuously in it.
First application. 12 June - relieved - admitted by Roll.
No. 204 on the Register.
Thomas McKenzie
Record No. 221. Applied on 30 June 1877 at 10 pm
Residence - Howie's Lodgings; born in Glasgow, Scotland; single
aged 9; religion protestant; wholly disabled - youth.
This boy was found wandering about the street. He states that he
belongs to Saltcoats.
First application. 5 Jul - relieved.
Agnes Mulholland or Hay
Record No. 222. Applied on 4 Jul 1877 at 2 pm.
Residence No. 16 Kirkland Rows; married aged 23; occupation
domestic; religion protestant; disabled - burdened with young
children.
Dependants: Martha Hay 5 yr 2 m, William Hay 2 yr 9
m, Andrew Hay 9 m.
This woman's husband John Hay, a miner, has deserted her.
First application. 5 Jul relieved.
Ann Major or Rankine
Record No. 223. Applied on 16 Jul 1877 at 5 pm. No
fixed residence; born in Kirkmichael, Scotland; a widow aged
44; vagrant; religion protestant; partially disabled - bad
leg.
This woman asks for a nights lodgings.
First application. Relieved.
Thomas Cole
Record No. 224. Applied on 16 Jul 1877 at 4 pm. Residence
46 Kirkland Rows; born in Stock, England; single aged 11;
religion protestant; disability - youth.
This boy is son of widow Cole who died 26 Mar 1877. The family came
from Cornwall in Aug 1874.
First application. Offered poorhouse.
Sarah-Ann Cole
Record No. 225. Applied on 16 Jul 1877 at 4 pm.
Residence 46 Kirkland Rows; born in St Ives, England; single aged
8; religion protestant; disability -youth. Daughter of
widow Cole who died on 26 Mar 1877. The family came from Cornwall
in Aug 1874.
First application. Offered poorhouse.
George Cole
Record No. 226. Applied on 16 July 1877 at 4 pm.
Residence 46 Kirkland Rows; born in St Ives, England; single aged
5; religion protestant; disability - youth. Son of widow
Cole who died on 26 Mar 1877. The family came from Cornwall in Aug
1874.
First application. Offered poorhouse.
William Cole
Record No. 227. Applied on 16 July 1877 at 4 pm.
Residence 46 Kirkland Rows; born in Dreghorn, Scotland; single aged
2 yr 11 mth; religion protestant; disability -
youth. Son of widow Cole who died on 26 Mar 1877. The
family came from Cornwall in Aug 1874.
First application. Offered poorhouse.
William Hutchieson
Record No. 228. Applied on 25 Jul 1877 at 5 pm.
Residence No. 18 Six Rows; born in Govan, Scotland; married aged
38; occupation miner; religion protestant; wholly disabled -
burned with gunpowder.
Dependants: wife - Mary Grant, James Hutchieson 6 yr 2 mth,
Jane Hutchieson 8 mth.
This man has been burned with gunpowder. He has been removed to
Kilmarnock Hospital. He appears to have a residential settlement in
New Monkland. Claim is made on that parish.
First application. 25 July - relieved - approved.
Elizabeth Kennedy or Weir
Record No. 229. Applied on 15 August 1877 at 8 am. No
fixed residence.
Born in Fintona, Ireland; a widow aged 83; occupation
handsewer. religion - Roman Catholic; partially disabled -
old age.
This woman having no settlement in Scotland sent to poorhouse. Born
in Fintona, Co. Tyrone, county town Omagh.
Second application. Previously applied on 24 Aug. Sent to
poorhouse - approved.
Martha Hay
Record No. 230. Applied on 17 Aug 1877 at 1 pm.
Residence 16 Kirkland Rows; born in Kilwinning, Scotland; single
aged 5 yr 3 mth; religion protestant; disability - youth.
This child's parents have gone away and left her with the
grandmother. Parents names are John Hay and Agnes Mulholland.
First application. 24 Aug - offered poorhouse - approved.
Owen Rannaghan
Record No. 231. Applied on 17 Aug 1877 at 1 pm.
Residence No. 5 Springside Square; born in Armagh, Ireland; single
aged 27; occupation coalminer; religion Roman Catholic;
wholly disabled meantime.
This man is unable to work on account of a bruised side and
shoulder. Claim is made on Stevenston Parish in respect of a
residential settlement.
First application. 17 Aug 1877 - relieved - approved.
Admitted by Stevenston 22 Aug 1877.
Thomas Nisbet
Record No. 232. Applied on 20 Aug 1877 at 5 pm.
Residence No. 34 Warwickhill Rows; born in Irvine, Scotland; single
aged 16 yr 8 mth; occupation coalminer; religion protestant;
wholly disabled meantime - rheumatism.
This person is son of William Nisbet who died 24 June 1870 and Helen Nisbet at
present a pauper belonging to Maybole. His settlement appears to be
in his own birth parish. He was born at Fencedyke near Stonecastle,
Parish of Irvine. Claim is made on that parish.
First application. 20 Aug 1877 - relieved - approved.
Walter McGregor
Record No. 233. Applied on 25 Aug 1877 at 1 pm.
Residence No. 53 Kirkland Rows; born in Kilmarnock, Scotland;
single aged 16; occupation coalminer; religion protestant;
wholly disabled.
This young man has taken enteric fever and has been ordered to be removed to
the Kilmarnock Hospital. His birth parish (Kilmarnock) appears to
be the only settlement open to him and claim is made on that parish.
First application. 26 Aug 1877 - relieved - sent to
hospital. Admitted by Kilmarnock 2 Oct 1877.
Elizabeth Scott
Record No. 234. Applied on 3 Sep 1877 at 4 pm.
Residence No. 1 Perceton Square; born in Irvine, Scotland; single
aged 4 yr 8 mth; religion protestant; disability - youth.
This child's father has deserted her. The settlement appears to be
in Irvine. Claim is made on that parish.
First application. 17 Sep - relieved - approved.
Admitted by Old Luce Parish 9 Feb 1877.
Joseph Kennan
Record No. 235. Applied on 11 Sep 1877 at 9 pm. No
fixed residence - put into Howie's Lodgings; born in Irvine,
Scotland; single aged 12 yr 9 mth; religion protestant;
disability - youth.
This boy states that his father at present residing in Cross St., St Quivox,
has been unable to work for some time from a sore leg and that he sent
him out to look for work. His father appears to have a settlement
by residence in Irvine.
First application. 11 Sep - put into lodging house - approved.
Janet Caldwell or Stewart
Record No. 236. Applied on 15 Sep 1877 at 6 pm.
Residence 18 Overton Rows; born in Kilwinning, Scotland; a widow
aged 53; religion protestant; wholly disabled - paralysis.
This woman's settlement appears to be in Dreghorn.
Family are - Susan 29, married no
family; Samuel 26 married with 3 children;
Annie 21, married with 2 children; William 17
single; Luticia 15 attends her mother who is quite helpless.
First application. 17 Sep - relieved. Admitted to
the Roll.
No. 207 on the Register.
John Gilmour
Record No. 237. Applied on 8 Oct 1877 at 12 noon.
Residence Kirkland Rows; born in Kilmarnock, Scotland; married aged
54; occupation coalminer; religion protestant; wholly
disabled - miners asthma.
Dependants: wife Agnes Findlay 50, Hugh Gilmour 11.
This man has been unable to work for 12 months. His family, not
dependants, are Agnes 22 at service, Alexander 21 a miner and residing in
family, Janet 19 at service, Lily 14. He has
resided at Kirkland Rows for 9 years.
First application. 1 Nov - relieved - admitted to the Roll.
No. 208 on the Register.
James Dean
Record No. 238. Applied on 15 Oct 1877 at 9 am.
Residence 5 Southhook Rows; born in Kilbirnie, Scotland; married
aged 65; occupation coalminer; partially disabled.
Dependants: Marion Banks 64.
His wife asks to be admitted to Poorhouse.
Second application. 1 Nov - sent to poorhouse. Admitted
to the Roll.
No. 157 on the Register.
Annie McCadam or Davidson
Record No. 239. Applied on 18 October 1877 at 9 am.
Residence Dreghorn Village; born Ayr Scotland; a widow aged
63; occupation washerwoman; partially disabled. This
case is well known to the Board. Her son James has left her.
Fifth application. 1 Nov - admitted to the Roll.
No. 175 on the Register.
John Owens
Record No. 240. Applied on 22 Oct 1877 at 2 pm.
Residence Kirkland Rows; born in Kilmarnock, Scotland; married aged
77; occupation blacksmith; religion protestant; wholly
disabled - debility.
Dependants: wife - Martha Brown 74.
This case is well known to the Board.
Second application. 22 Oct - relieved - admitted to the Roll.
No. 190 on the Register.
James Goudie
Record No. 241. Applied on 25 Oct 1877 at 7 pm.
Residence Springside Square; born in St Quivox, Scotland;
married; occupation coalminer; religion protestant; wholly
disabled - bronchitis.
Dependants: wife Margaret Marshall 37, Maggie Goudie
12, James Goudie 11 yr 4 mth, Thomas Goudie 9 yr 6
mth, Jane Goudie 6 yr 6 mth, Mary Goudie 3 yr 6
mth, William Hughes 6 mth.
This man has been off work for 3 weeks. His settlement is in St
Quivox. Claim is made on that parish.
Fifth application. 25 Oct - relieved - admitted by St Quivox on 3
Dec 1877.
Mary-Ann McCallum or Miller
Record No. 242. Applied on 26 Oct 1877 at 4 pm.
Residence 27 Warwickhill Rows; born in Kilmarnock, Scotland; a
widow aged 67; religion Roman Catholic; wholly
disabled. This woman's settlement appears to be in
Kilmarnock. Claim is made on that parish.
First application. 27 Oct - relieved - admitted by Kilmarnock 1 Nov
1877.
William Littlejohn
Record No. 243. Applied on 27 Oct 1877 at 2 pm.
Residence 30 Overton Row; born in Kilwinning, Scotland;
married aged 73; occupation coalminer; religion protestant;
wholly disabled - miners asthma.
Dependants: wife - Jane Gibson 67.
This case is well known to the Board having been chargeable about 4 years
since.
Second application. 1 Nov - admitted to the Roll.
No. 61 on the Register.
Robert Skillan
Record No. 244. Applied on 30 Oct 1877 at 6 pm.
Residence 15 Warwickhill Rows; born Co. Down, Ireland; married aged
49; occupation coalminer; religion Roman Catholic; wholly
disabled.
Dependants: wife - Mary Kelly 45, Helen Skillan 11 yr 4
mth, Sarah Skillan 9 yr 1 mth, Daniel Skillan 7 yr 6
mth, James Skillan 5 yr 11 mth.
This man has been off work for 2 weeks having got his hand bruised in the
pit. His settlement appears to be in Dalry. Claim is
made on that parish.
First application. 1 Nov - relieved - approved - admitted by Dalry
on 6 Feb (?) 1877.
John Irvine
Record No. 245. Applied on 31 Oct 1877 at 7 pm.
Residence 16 Warwickhill Rows; born in Riccarton, Scotland; married
aged 49; occupation coalminer; religion protestant; partially
disabled.
Dependants: wife Janet Dunlop 48, Janet Irvine
12, Thomas Irvine 10, Catherine Irvine 4,
Annie Irvine 2.
This man is unable to work from asthma and disease in the back. His
settlement appears to be in Riccarton in respect of birth. Claim is
made on that parish. Other children - Mary married to Samuel
Shannon - has 2 children, Margaret 18, single, at service.
First application. 1 Nov - relieved - approved. Admitted
by Riccarton on 10 Dec 1877.
Thomas Cole
Record No. 246. Applied on 1 Nov 1877 at 11 am.
Residence 46 Kirkland Rows; born in England; single aged 11;
religion protestant; disability - youth; See record No.
224. 2 Nov - sent to poorhouse - approved. Removed to
Cornwall on 5 Feb 1878.
Sarah-Ann Cole
Record No. 247. Applied on 1 Nov 1877 at 11 am.
Residence 46 Kirkland Rows; born in England; single aged 8;
religion protestant; disability - youth. See record No.
225. 2 Nov sent to poorhouse - approved. Removed to
Cornwall on 5 Feb 1878.
George Cole
Record No. 248. Applied on 1 Nov 1877 at 11 am.
Residence 46 Kirkland Rows; born in England; single aged 5;
religion protestant; disability - youth. See record No.
226. 2 Nov - sent to poorhouse - approved. Removed to
Cornwall on 5 Feb 1878.
Alexander Dunlop
Record No. 249. Applied on 5 Nov 1877 at 6 pm.
Residence Kirkland Rows; born in St. Quivox, Scotland; married aged
68; occupation coalminer; religion protestant; wholly
disabled.
Dependants: wife Margaret Frew 68.
This case is well known to the Board, having been chargeable on 22 January
last.
Third application. 5 Nov - relieved.
Applicant died at 9 pm on 5 Nov 1877.
John Savage
Record No. 250. Applied on 15 November 1877 at 4 pm.
Residence 32 Six Rows; born in Kilmarnock, Scotland; married aged
53; occupation coalminer; religion Roman Catholic; wholly
disabled - bronchitis.
Dependants: wife Margaret Davidson 34; John McIlvanny 12 yr 9
mth, James McIlvanny 10 yr 6 mth, Maggie McIlvanny 7 yr 2 mth.
This man has been off work for 3 weeks from bronchitis. The boy
James is also confined to bed. His birth parish (Kilmarnock) appears to
be the only settlement open to him. Claim is made on that parish.
First application. 16 Nov - relieved - approved.
Admitted by Kilmarnock 3 Dec 1877.
Margaret F Dunlop
Record No. 251. Applied on 14 November 1877 at 1 pm.
Residence 20 Kirkland Rows; born in Stevenston, Scotland; a widow
aged 68; religion protestant; partially disabled -
debility. Widow of Alexander Dunlop (see No. 249).
First application. 15 Nov - relieved - admitted to the Roll.
No. 209 on the Register.
William Miller
Record No. 252. Applied on 19 Nov 1877 at 2 pm.
Residence 27 Warwickhill Rows; born in Kilmarnock, Scotland;
married aged 48; occupation coalminer; religion Roman
Catholic; wholly disabled.
Dependants: wife Jane Cassidy 42; Mary-Ann Miller 12; William
Miller 7 yr 6 mth, Hugh Miller 6 yr 1 mth, Elizabeth Miller 3
yr, Jane Miller 1 yr 11 mth.
This man appears to have a settlement in Auchinleck by residence.
Other children - not dependant - Arthur Miller 18 yr 10 mth single, residing in
family, Grace 17 yr 10 mth, James 16 yr whereabouts not
known.
First application. 20 Nov - relieved - approved. Admitted by
Auchinleck 23 Jan 1878..
Elizabeth Kerr
Record No. 253. Applied on 24 Nov 1877 at 7 pm.
Residence Dreghorn Village, born in Dreghorn, Scotland; single aged 7 yr
3 mth; religion protestant; disability - youth; orphan
residing with David Kerr, grandfather.
First application. 28 Nov - relieved - admitted to Roll.
No. 210 on the Register.
David Kerr
Record No. 254. Applied on 24 Nov 1877 at 7 pm.
Residence Dreghorn Village, born in Dreghorn, Scotland; single aged
5 yr 3 mth; religion protestant; disability youth.
Brother to Elizabeth Kerr - see No. 253.
First application. 28 Nov - relieved - admitted to the Roll
No. 211 on the Register.
Mary Kerr
Record No. 255. Applied on 24 Nov 1877 at 7 pm.
Residence Dreghorn Village, born in Dreghorn, Scotland; single aged 2 yr
7 mth; religion protestant; disability - youth. Sister
to Elizabeth and David Kerr see No. 253 and 254.
First application. 28 Nov - relieved - admitted to the Roll.
No. 212 on the Register.
Elizabeth Ingram or Raillie
Record No. 256. Applied on 27 Nov 1877 at 11 am.
Residence 39 Warwickhill Rows; born in Ireland; married aged
35; religion Roman Catholic; disability - burdened with young
children.
Dependants: Patrick Raillie 12 yr 4 mth, John Raillie 5 yr 9
mth, Andrew Raillie 3 yr 7 mth, Joannah McLean 1 yr 8 mth.
This woman's husband deserted her about 3 weeks since. He appears
to have a settlement by residence in Auchinleck. Claim is made on
that parish.
First application. 27 Nov - relieved (left the parish)
Charles Inglis
Record No. 257. Applied on 29 Nov 1877 at 12 noon.
Residence 43 Kirkland Rows; born - foreign; married aged 74;
occupation coalminer; religion Roman Catholic; wholly disabled.
Dependants: wife Marion Lees 45, James Inglis
10, Patrick Inglis 2.
This man appears to have been chargeable to St Quivox. Claim is
made on that parish. Family - not dependant - Moriah, married with
9 children, Charles, married with 2 children,
Elizabeth, married with 8 children.
First application. 29 Nov - relieved - approved
(left the parish.)
Michael Love
Record No. 258. Applied on 10 Dec 1877 at 3 pm.
Residence 22 Springside Square; born in Kilwinning, Scotland;
married aged 33; occupation coalminer; religion protestant;
wholly disabled.
Dependants: wife Elizabeth Nairn 33. John Love 6 yr 9
mth, David Love 3 yr 9 mth, James Love 14 weeks.
Has been unable to work for 4 weeks from inflammation. Appears to
have no settlement by residence. Claim is made on Kilwinning in
respect of birth.
First application. 10 Dec - relieved - approved.
Margaret McMicken
Record No. 259. Applied on 11 Dec 1877 at 9 am.
Residence Dreghorn Village, born in Dreghorn, Scotland;
single aged 1 yr 7 mth; religion protestant; disability - youth.
This is an illegitimate child of James McMicken, farm servant, Shilloch Park,
Girvan and Elizabeth McMurtrie, farm servant, East Mains, Kilbirnie. They
refuse to support the child.
First application. 11 Dec - sent to poorhouse.
Approved.
Catherine Crawford or Kyle
Record No. 260. Applied on 17 Dec 1877 at 2 pm.
Residence 21 Overton Row; born in Dalry, Scotland; a widow aged
45; religion protestant; not disabled.
Dependants: Jane Kyle 9 yr 9 mth, Adam Kyle 5 yr
Family - not dependant - Agnes 26 married in Australia, James 24
married with one child, Robert 21 single, William 19
single, John 17 single, Janet 15 single at service.
Second application. Refused - family able to support her.
Catherine Fowler or McMillan
Record No. 261. Applied on 17 Dec 1877 at 2 pm.
Residence 20 Overton Row; born Co.Down, Ireland; a widow aged
49; religion protestant; not disabled.
Dependants: Thomas McMillan 8 yr 6 mth.
Family - not dependant - Robert McMillan 19 single residing in
family, David McMillan 17 single residing in family.
First application. Refused - family able to support her.
David McNair
Record No. 262. Applied on 18 Dec 1877 at 9 am. No
fixed residence; born in Maybole, Scotland; single aged 13;
religion protestant; disability - youth.
This boy appears to have been put in the train at Glasgow by a Mrs McCall
residing at 61 Cathcart St., and sent to Irvine. Was sent here by
David Dickie, Warrix, where the boy had been since Saturday.
First application. 18 Dec - sent to poorhouse - approved.
William Brown
Record No. 263. Applied on 20 Dec 1877 at 6 pm.
Residence 30 Springside Square; born in Kilmarnock, Scotland;
married aged 47; occupation coalminer; religion protestant;
wholly disabled - bruised foot.
Dependants: wife Helen Richie 42, William Brown 11 yr 5
mth, Thomas Brown 8 yr 5 mth, James Brown 6 yr 3
mth, Robert Brown 2 yr 11 mth.
This man has resided for 2 yr in Springside Square. Prior New St.,
Stevenston 10 yr. Claim is made on that parish in respect of
residence. Family not dependant - Mary 17 at service,
all the family born in Stevenston.
First application. 20 Dec - relieved - admitted by Stevenston
Parish 18 Jan 1878.
Catherine Hardie
Record No. 264. Applied on 20 Dec 1877 at 6 pm.
Residence Howies Lodgings; born in Finvoy, Co. Antrim, Ireland; a
widow aged 67; occupation pedlar; religion Roman Catholic;
wholly disabled - urine disease.
This woman has no settlement in Scotland.
First application. 20 Dec - relieved - approved.
Henrietta Campbell
Record No. 265. Applied on 21 Dec 1877 at 8 am.
Residence No. 8 Corsehill Square; born in Kilmarnock, Scotland;
single aged 31; occupation domestic servant; religion
protestant; partially disabled - pregnancy.
Dependants: Sarah Campbell 10, Agnes Campbell 1 yr 11 mth.
This woman has two illegitimate children and is about to be confined of
another. She applies for admission to the poorhouse.
Her birth parish, Kilmarnock, appears to be the only settlement open to
her. Claim is made on that parish.
Third application. 21 Dec - sent to poorhouse. Admitted
by Kilmarnock Parish on 18 Jan 1878.
Thomas Lee
Record No. 266. Applied on 22 Dec 1877 at 3 pm.
Residence Howies Lodgings; born in Paisley, Scotland; a widower
aged 72; occupation nailer; religion Roman Catholic; wholly
disabled - dropsy.
This man appears to have no settlement by residence. Paisley is his
birth parish.
First application. 22 Dec - relieved - offered poorhouse.
John Black
Record No. 267. Applied on 9 Jan 1878 at 10 am.
Residence 14 Springside Square; born in Ireland; married aged
30; occupation coalminer; religion protestant; wholly
disabled - typhus fever.
Dependants: wife Jane Scollick 42, George Duff 8.
This man with three of his stepsons has been removed to Kilmarnock Fever
Hospital. James 21 subject to fits, John 19 has
fever, Mary 16 has fever, Jane 15 recovering from
fever, Thomas 13, George 8 has fever.
First application. 9 Jan 1878 - relieved - approved.
Andrew Cunningham
Record No. 268. Applied on 10 Jan 1878 at 4 pm.
Residence 24 Six Rows; born in Stewarton, Scotland; married aged
37; occupation coalminer; religion protestant; wholly
disabled - rose in leg.
Dependants: wife Elizabeth Neil 35, Bella Cunningham 11,
Alexander Cunningham 9, Elizabeth Cunningham 4, Robert
Cunnngham 2.
This man has been off work for 2 weeks with rose in his leg. Other
children not dependant: Mary 15. He has resided in
Warwickhill Rows for 9 years.
First application. 11 Jan - relieved - approved.
Jane Coughay McClure
Record No. 269. Applied on 31 Jan 1878 at 9 am.
Residence Dreghorn Village; born in Ireland; a widow aged 70;
occupation outdoor worker; religion protestant; partially
disabled. This case is well known to the Board. Third
application - see No. 69 and 193. 31 Jan - relieved - offered
poorhouse.
Abigail McGechan or Baillie
Record No. 270. Applied on 7 Feb 1878 at 10 am.
Residence Dreghorn Village; born in Stevenston, Scotland; a widow
aged 74; occupation domestic; religion protestant; partially
disabled - old age.
Her family are Jeanie 50 married with 9 children, three of her sons
working, Hamilton 48 married with 5 children; Archibald
40 married with 3 children; John 38 married with 3 children.
First application. 7 February 1878 - offered poorhouse - to be
allowed 1/6d per week.
No. 213 on the Register.
Sarah Milligan or Scoular
Record No. 271. Applied on 21 Feb 1878 at 11 am.
Residence Springside Square; born in Coylton, Scotland; married
aged 28; religion protestant; partially disabled - wants left hand.
Dependants: John Milligan 5.
This woman's husband deserted her about 3 weeks since. He is
supposed to be residing with his mother Mary McLauchlan or Scoular at Brook
St., Glasgow. First application. 28 Feb 1878 - offered
poorhouse - approved.
Mary Paterson or Frew
Record No. 272. Applied on 27 Feb 1878 at 10 am.
Residence 44 Warwickhill Rows; born in Dalry, Scotland; a widow
aged 52; religion protestant; not disabled.
Dependants: Agnes Frew 8 yr 4 mth.
This woman's settlement is in Dreghorn. She is widow of John
Paterson who died at Old Perceton on 16 Aug 1876.
First application. 28 Feb 1878 - refused. Family able
to support her.
Hugh Docherty
Record No. 273. Applied on 7 Mar 1878 at 10 am.
Residence 18 Corsehill Square; born in Govan, Scotland; married
aged 44; occupation coalminer; religion Roman Catholic;
partially disabled.
Dependants: wife Catherine Paterson 46.
This man received an injury to his back. His settlement appears to
be in Govan in respect of birth.
First application. 7 Mar - relieved - sent to poorhouse -
approved.
James Donnachie
Record No. 274. Applied on 11 Mar 1878 at 9 pm.
Residence 26 Springside Square; born in Kilwinning, Scotland;
married aged 40; occupation coalminer; religion protestant;
wholly disabled - bruised hand.
Dependants: wife Janet Goudie 36, Isabella 13,
Martha 11, John 8, James 6, Janet 4,
Margaret 1 yr 10 mth.
This man's settlement is in Dreghorn. He got his hand bruised in
the pit.
First application. 11 Mar - relieved - admitted to the Roll.
No. 133 on the Register.
Agnes Graham or McGhee
Record No. 275. Applied on 13 Mar 1878 at 4 pm.
Residence Warwickhill Rows; born in Kilmarnock, Scotland; a
widow aged 83; religion protestant; wholly disabled - old age.
This woman applies to get in to the poorhouse. Her settlement
appears to be in Dalry. Claim is made on that parish.
First application. 14 Mar - sent to poorhouse. Admitted
by Dalry on 22 Mar 1878.
Catherine Crawford Kyle
Record No. 276. Applied on 21 Mar 1878 at 5 pm.
Residence 21 Overton Row; born in Dalry, Scotland; a widow aged
45; religion protestant; not disabled.
Dependants: Jeanie 10, Adam 6.
This woman's family are James 24 married and one child, Robert 21
single and living in family, William 19 married no
family, John 17 single and living in family.
Third application. 17 April 1978 - refused - family able to
support.
Catherine Fowler McMillan
Record No. 277. Applied on 21 Mar 1878 at 5 pm.
Residence 22 Overton Row; born in Ireland; a widow aged 48;
religion protestant; not disabled.
Dependants: Thomas 9.
This woman's family are Robert 19 single, David 17 single,
both residing in family.
First application. 17 April 1878 - refused - approved - family able
to support her.
David McLatchie
Record No. 278. Applied on 25 Mar 1878 at 3 pm.
Residence 39 Warwickhill Rows; born in Dundonald, Scotland; married
aged 40; occupation coalminer; religion protestant; wholly
disabled - inflammation of eyes.
Dependants: wife Janet Wilson 40, David 11, James
9, Elizabeth 5, Margaret 4.
This man has been unable to work for 5 weeks from inflammation in his
eyes. His settlement appears to be in Dundonald in respect of
birth. Claim is made on that parish.
First application. 25 Mar - relieved - approved.
Sarah Redpath or Wilson
Record No. 279. Applied on 9 Apr 1878 at 10 am.
Residence Dreghorn Village; born Co. Armagh, Ireland; a widow aged
55; religion protestant; not disabled.
This woman is widow of Robert Wilson who died on 12 Feb 1876. Her
settlement is in Dreghorn. Children - not dependant - David Hodge
married, John Hodge married with 7 children, William Hodge in the
army.
First application. Allow 1/6d.
No 214 on the Register.
Margaret Davidson or Savage
Record No. 280. Applied on 11 Apr 1878 at 9 am.
Residence 32 Warwickhill Rows; born in Tyrone, Ireland; a widow
aged 36; religion protestant; disability - burdened with young
children.
Dependants: James McIlvannie 10 yr 11 mth, Maggie McIlvannie 7 yr 6
mth.
This woman is widow of John Savage who died on 9 Apr 1878. Her
settlement is in Kilmarnock in respect of late husband's birth.
Claim is made on that parish. Her son John 13 yr 2 mth is earning
1/6d per day in the pit.
First application. 11 Apr 1878 - relieved - approved.
Admitted by Kilmarnock 27 June 1878.
Jane Smith or Wallace
Record No. 281. Applied on 18 Apr 1878 at 10 am.
Residence 7 Kirkland Rows; born in Kilmaurs, Scotland; married aged
31; religion protestant; not disabled.
Dependants: Agnes Wallace 6 yr 5 mth, Andrew Wallace
4, Robert Wallace 1yr 6 mth.
This woman's husband is in the reserve forces and has been called up on duty.
First application. 18 Apr - relieved - approved.
Martha Hamilton
Record No. 282. Applied on 22 Apr 1878 at 1 pm.
Residence No. 9 Kirkland Rows; born in Shotts, Scotland; single
aged 30; religion protestant; disability - burdened with young
children.
Dependants: Janet 8 yr 6 mth, Agnes 5 yr 11 mth,
Alexander 4 yr, Robert 1 yr 4 mth.
This woman has been co-habiting with a man named Alexander Ewart to whom she
has 4 illegitimate children. Her settlement appears to be in
Kilmarnock. Claim is made on that parish.
First application. 22 Apr 1878 - offered poorhouse. Admitted
by Kilmarnock 22 April 1878.
Mary McDonald
Record No. 283. Applied on 26 Apr 1878 at 10 am.
Residence No. 20 Corsehill Square; born in Loudoun, Scotland; a
widow aged 73; religion protestant; partially disabled - debility.
This woman has an illegitimate son James Newlands, 51, her only
support. He has a weak arm - the effects of a sun stroke when in
America.
Her settlement appears to be in her birth parish which is Loudoun.
Claim is made on that parish.
First application. 26 Apr 1878 - relieved - approved.
Admitted by Avondale 29 May 1878.
Isabella Fulton or Hay
Record No. 284. Applied on 30 Apr 1878 at 7 pm.
Residence Dreghorn Village; born in Dreghorn, Scotland; a widow
aged 22; religion protestant; disability - burdened with 2 young
children.
Dependants: Robert Hay 2, Bryce Hay 1 yr 3
mth.
This woman is widow of Robert Hay who was killed in Corsehill Pit on 10 Apr
1878. The settlement appears to be in Dreghorn.
First application. 2 May 1878 - relieved - allowed 3/- per week.
No. 218 on the Register.
Elizabeth McCubbin or McPike
Record No. 285. Applied on 2 May 1878 at 10 am.
Residence Greenwood Cottage House; born in Irvine, Scotland;
married aged 30; occupation domestic; religion Roman
Catholic; disability - burdened with 6 young children.
Dependants: Thomas McPike 12, Janet McPike 10 yr 4
mth, Martha McPike 7 yr 9 mth, Francis McPike 5 yr 5
mth, Mary-Ann McPike 3 yr 3 mth, Susan McPike 9 mth.
This woman's husband has deserted her. The settlement appears to be
in Irvine. Claim is made on that parish in respect of a residential
settlement.
First application. 2 May - relieved - approved.
Admitted by St Quivox 12 Aug 1878.
Rosana Skillan Ogilvie
Record No. 286. Applied on 3 May 1878 at 5 pm.
Residence 15 Warwickhill Rows; born in Scotland; married aged
24; occupation domestic; religion Roman Catholic; wholly
disabled - diptheria.
Dependants: James 3 yr 4 mth, Daniel 1 yr 10 mth, Thomas 4
mth.
This woman's husband has left her for 2 weeks. He is supposed to be
in the Reserve Forces at present in Dublin. She was chargeable on 1
June 1876. Dalry admitted liability at that date. Claim is again
made on that parish.
Second application Previously applied on 1 June
1876. 3 May 1878 - relieved - approved.
Admitted by Dalry 7 June 1878.
Janet WILSON
Record No. 287. Applied on 8 May 1878 at 8 pm.
Residence 9 Warwickhill Rows; born in Dreghorn, Scotland; single
aged 18; occupation servant; not disabled.
Dependants: William Shearer 1 yr 9 mth.
This woman applies having an illegitimate child 1 yr 9 mth . She is
able bodied.
First application. 8 May 1878 - offered poorhouse - approved.
Patrick Mc DONALD
Record No. 288. Applied on 16 May 1878 at 5 pm.
Residence Perceton Row; born in Armagh, Ireland; married aged 47;
occupation miner;
religion Roman Catholic; wholly disabled - burned in pit.
Dependants; wife Mary Milligan 35, Owen McDonald 11,
Torrence McDonald 9, Peter McDonald 6, Catherine
McDonald 3, Elizabeth McDonald 1 yr 2 m.
This man is wholly disabled from being burned in the pit.
His settlement appears to be in Irvine. Claim is made on that
parish. He has a daughter Mary-Ann (15 yr 3 m.) at service and a
son Patrick (13 yr 8 m) at work - earns about 1/6d per day.
First application. 17 May - relieved -
approved. Admitted by Irvine 7 Aug 1878.
Elizabeth
MUIR or SMITH
Record No. 289. Applied on 16 May 1878 at 8 pm. No
fixed residence; born in Airdrie, Scotland; married aged 37;
not disabled.
Dependants: Kate Smith 4 yr 6 m, James Smith 1 y.
This woman's husband has been sentenced to 30 days imprisonment in
Kilmarnock. She is travelling to Kilwinning to reside with a
sister. She applies for a night's lodgings.
First application. 16 May - relieved - approved.
James BORROWMAN
Record No. 290 Applied on 20 May 1878 at 11 am.
Residence No. 3 Springside Square; born in Kilwinning, Scotland;
married aged 48; occupation miner; religion protestant;
wholly disabled - lumbago.
Dependants: wife Elizabeth Roger 46, James Borrowman 11,
Margaret Borrowman 7, Thomas Borrowman 5 yr 9 m.
This man was chargeable in April 1877. Kilwinning Parish admitted
liability at that date. Claim is again made on that
parish. He has a boy David 13 but he is not working meantime.
Second application. 20 May - relieved - approved.
Admitted by Kilwinning 11 June 1878.
Charles SHARKIE
Record No. 291. Applied on 27 May 1878. Residence 7
Springside Square: born in Aughdowie, Ireland; married aged
47; occupation miner; religion Roman Catholic; wholly
disabled - bronchitis.
Dependants: wife Agnes Hunter 37, Jane Sharkie 9, John
Sharkie 7, James Sharkie 5, Mary Sharkie 3, Bernard Sharkie
11 m.
This man has been off work for 8 days from bronchitis. His
settlement appears to be in Stevenston. Claim is made on that
parish.
First application. 28 May - relieved - admitted by Stevenston
Parish on 24 June 1878 - approved.
Robert JAMIESON
Record No. 292. Applied on 3 June 1878 at 1 pm.
Residence 33 Warwickhill Rows; born in Irvine, Scotland; married
aged 29; occupation miner; religion Protestant; wholly
disabled.
Dependants: wife Catherine Cairnie 25, Mary Jamieson 7 y 4
m, Hanah Jamieson 5, Catherine Jamieson 2 y 1 m.
This man has been off work for 2 weeks and wrought irregular for 3 months from
bronchitis. The settlement appears to be in Kilwinning.
Claim is made on that parish.
First application. 3 June - relieved - approved.
Janet PATON or CAIRNS
Record No. 293. Applied on 3 June 1878 at 3 pm.
Residence Kirkhill, Perceton; born in Maybole, Scotland; a widow
aged 67; religion Protestant; wholly disabled.
This woman's settlement appears to be in Irvine. Claim is made on
that parish. Family (not dependant) - Sarah married with 4
children, Margaret single has an illegitimate child 9 yr of age.
First application. 3 June - relieved - approved. Admitted by
Irvine on 24 July 1878.
John WILSON
Record No. 294. Applied on 12 June 1878 at 8 pm.
Residence Dreghorn Village; born in Tarbolton, Scotland, a widower
aged 52; occupation carter; religion Protestant; partially
disabled.
Dependants: Ann Wilson 12, Bella Wilson 6.
This man is unable to work from injuries received some years ago with waggons
at Hurlford. He appears to have a settlement in Riccarton Parish by
residence. Claim is made on that parish. His family
(not dependant) are Agnes 34, Helen 28, Mary 26, Margaret
24, Janet 24 (twins) Marion 16, Jane 14.
First application. 12 June - relieved - approved.
Admitted by Riccarton on 18 July 1878.
Matthew HUGHES
Record No. 295. Applied on 18 June 1878 at 3 pm.
Residence 14 Kirkland Rows; born in St Quivox, Scotland; married
aged 22; occupation miner; religion Protestant; wholly
disabled with fever.
Dependants: wife Agnes Murray 21, Margaret Hughes 4, Francis
Hughes 1 y 6 m.
This man has fever. His settlement appears to be in Dreghorn.
First application. 18 June - relieved - approved.
Mary DUNLOP or McDONALD
Record No. 296. Applied on 22 June 1878 at 10 am.
Residence 20 Kirkland Rows; born in Kilwinning, Scotland; a widow
aged 30; religion Protestant;; disability - burdened with young
children.
Dependants: John McDonald 12 yr 8 m, William McDonald
9, Grace McDonald 6 y 6 m, Maggie McDonald 3 yr 11
m, Alexander McDonald 3 weeks.
This case is well known to the Board. Her 2 young children are
illegitimate.
Second application. See No. 18. 22 June - relieved -
approved.
Helen WALLACE or HINDS
Record No. 297. Applied on 25 June 1878 at 2 pm.
Residence 34 Warwickhill Rows; born in Scotland; married aged
41; religion Protestant; not disabled.
Dependants - Mary Nisbet 11 y 9 m. Hugh Nisbet 8 y 7 m,
Cecila 3 y 9 m.
William Hinds, this woman's husband has deserted her. He was born
in Kilsyth. He appears to have no settlement by residence.
First application. Offered poorhouse. Approved.
Mary PRICE or McLAUGHLAN
Record No. 298. Applied on 1 July 1878 at 11 am.
Residence Southook Rows; born in Armagh, Ireland; married aged
30; religion Roman Catholic; not disabled.
Dependants: James Devlin 8, Helen McLaughlan 2 y 2 m.
This woman has been deserted by her husband. He was born in
Airdrie. His name is Timothy McLaughlan.
First application. Offered poorhouse. Approved.
Agnes Kelly Robertson DUFF or SCOLLICK
Record No. 299. Applied on 9 July 1878 at 9 am.
Residence - none; born in Irvine, Scotland; married aged 21;
religion Protestant; not disabled.
Dependants: John Duff 2 yr 9 m, Jane Duff 4 m.
Her husband Andrew Robertson Duff or Scollick deserted her on 21 June
1878. He was born in Kilmarnock but appears to have a settlement in
Dreghorn by residence.
First application. Offered poorhouse - approved.
Mary PATRICK or DEAN
Record No. 300. Applied on 12 July 1878 at 10 am. No
fixed residence; born in Lochwinnoch, Scotland; a widow aged
55; occupation handsewer; religion Protestant; wholly
disabled - debility.
This woman applies for admission to poorhouse. Her settlement
appears to be in Old Monkland. Claim is made on that parish.
Fourth application. See 22, 44, 63. Sent to
poorhouse - approved. Admitted by Old Monkland on 25 July 1878.
Thomas McGOVERN
Record No. 301. Applied on 22 July 1878 at 11 am.
Residence Old Row, Overton; born in Co. Down, Ireland; married aged
68; occupation coalminer; religion Roman Catholic; wholly
disabled.
Dependants: wife Helen McLean 78.
This man has been off work 3 weeks from ___. He appears to have a
settlement by residence in Irvine. Claim is made on that parish.
First application. 22 July - relieved - approved.
Admitted by Irvine on 13 Sep 1878.
John HAY
Record No. 302. Applied on 6 Aug 1878 at 1 pm.
Residence 5 Springside Square; born in Scotland; married aged
29; occupation coalminer; religion Protestant; wholly
disabled.
Dependants: wife Agnes Mulholland 24, Martha Hay 6 y 3 m,
William Hay 3 y 9 m, Andrew Hay 1 y 9 m.
This man got his hand hurt in the pit 8 days since. His settlement
appears to be in the parish of Kilwinning.
See application 222. Relieved - approved.
Elizabeth SCOTT
Record No. 303. Applied on 7 Aug 1878 at 8 pm. Residence
No. 1 Perceton Square; born in Irvine, Scotland; single aged 5 y 8
m; religion Protestant; not disabled.
This child's father has joined the army. The settlement is in Old
Luce Parish. Claim is made on that parish.
See application 234. 8 Aug sent to poorhouse -
approved. Admitted by Old Luce on 31 July 1878.
Matthew SHARKIE
Record No. 304. Applied on 9 Aug 1878 at 10 am.
Residence 13 Long Row, Overton; born in Irvine, Scotland; married
aged 24; occupation coalminer; religion Protestant; wholly
disabled - abscess over knee joint.
Dependants: wife Elizabeth Agnew 23, Catherine Sharkie 4 y 10
m, Margaret Sharkie 3 yr 4 m, Elizabeth Sharkie 4
weeks.
This man has been off work 2 weeks. His wife has been confined to
bed since birth of child, viz 4 wks. His settlement appears to be
in Kilwinning. Claim is made on that parish.
First application. 9 Aug - relieved - approved.
Isaac MILLS
Record No. 305. Applied on 12 Aug 1878 at 1 pm.
Residence - No. 4 Overton Row; born in Aberdeen, Scotland; single
aged 21; occupation coalminer; religion protestant; wholly
disabled.
This man has been off work for 14 weeks from a diseased foot.
First application. 12 Aug - relieved - approved.
Elizabeth M PERCY
Record No. 306. Applied on 12 Aug 1878 at 3 pm.
Residence Dreghorn Village; born in Antrim, Ireland; a widow aged
68; religion Protestant; partially disabled.
This woman's son, John, who has been residing with her is in bad health.
See application 3 and 173. 12 Aug relieved - approved.
No. 147 on Register.
James CARBARNS
Record No. 307. Applied on 22 Aug 1878 at 10 am. No
fixed residence; born in New Monkland, Scotland; married aged
61; occupation coalminer; religion Protestant; wholly
disabled - dyspepsia and debility.
Dependants: wife Janet Brown 61.
This man applies for admission to the poorhouse. His settlement
appears to be in New Monklands. Claim is made on that parish.
First application. 22 Aug - sent to poorhouse - approved.
Admitted by New Monkland on 26 Aug 1878.
Agnes GRAHAM or McGEE
Record No. 308. Applied on 23 Aug 1878 at 9 am.
Residence Warwickhill Rows; born in Kilmarnock, Scotland; a widow
aged 83; religion Protestant; wholly disabled - debility.
This woman applies to get into poorhouse. Her settlement is in
Dalry. Claim is made on that parish.
Second application - see 275. 23 Aug - sent to poorhouse -
approved. Admitted by Dalry on 26 Aug 1878.
John WILSON
Record No. 309. Applied on 30 Aug 1878 at 6 pm.
Residence No. 1 Perceton Square; born in Ireland; married aged
57; occupation labourer; religion Protestant; partially
disabled.
Dependants: wife Mary MacKay 56.
This man has been off work for three weeks. His wife is in such
poor health that she requires a nurse to attend her. His settlement
appears to be in Dreghorn.
First application. 30 Aug - relieved - approved.
Mary GARROCH or NEIL
Record No. 310. Applied on 7 Sep 1878 at 9 am.
Residence No. 8 Hayside Row; born in Riccarton, Scotland; married
aged 22; religion Protestant; wholly disabled - insane.
This woman is certified to be insane. She is wife of William Neil,
a brusher. The settlement appears to be in St Quivox Parish, the
husband's birth place.
First application. 9 Sep 1878 - removed to Ayrshire District Asylum
- approved. Admitted by St Quivox on 16 Dec 1878.
Helen BENNIE or SYM
Record No. 311. Applied on 9 Sep 1878 at 3 pm Residence
Dreghorn Village; born in Dreghorn, Scotland; married aged
22; religion Protestant; wholly disabled - insane.
This woman is certified to be insane. She is wife of Andrew Syme, a
joiner. The settlement appears to be in Stewarton, the husband's
birthplace.
First application. 10 Sep 1878 - removed to Ayrshire District
Asylum - approved. Admitted by Stewarton 25 Sep 1878.
James THOMSON
Record No. 312. Applied on 18 Sep 1878 at 7 pm. No
fixed residence; born in Greenock, Scotland; a widower aged
62; occupation labourer; religion Protestant; partially
disabled - paralysis.
This man is travelling from Auchinleck to Greenock. He has broken
down and had to get 2 nights lodgings. His birth parish, Greenock,
appears to be the only settlement open to him.
First application. 19 Sep - relieved - approved.
Thomas WILSON
Record No. 313. Applied on 23 Sep 1878 at 10 am.
Residence Dreghorn Village; born in Tarbolton, Scotland; married
aged 82; occupation labourer; religion Protestant; wholly
disabled.
Dependants: wife Mary Andrew 81.
This man's settlement is in Tarbolton. Claim is made on that
parish.
Second application - see 207. 23 Sep - relieved -
approved. Admitted by Tarbolton 30 Sep 1878.
John HYNDMAN
Record No. 314. Applied on 15 Oct 1878 at 11 am.
Residence 15 Warwickhill Rows; born in Co. Antrim, Ireland; married
aged 36; occupation coalminer; religion Protestant; wholly
disabled - inflammation.
Dependants: wife Elizabeth Leatch 30, Elizabeth Hyndman 9 y 7
m, Mary Hyndman 6 y 4 m, Rebecca Hyndman 5
y, Sarah Hyndman 2 y 9 m, Barbara Hyndman 1 m.
This man has been off work 8 days. He has one boy William 15 yr of
age. There appears to be no settlement by residence.
First application. 15 Oct - relieved - approved.
Hugh WILSON
Record No. 315. Applied on 25 Oct 1878 at 11 am.
Residence 28 Kirkland Rows; born in Riccarton, Scotland; married
aged 45; occupation coalminer; religion Protestant; wholly
disabled - asthma.
Dependants: wife - Margaret Barbour 45, Hugh Wilson 10,
Jeanie Wilson 6, John Wilson 2.
This man has been off work 5 months from asthma. His son Andrew
aged 18 and his only support has gone away and his whereabouts not
known. The settlement appears to be in Riccarton. Claim
is made on that parish.
First application. 24 Oct - relieved - approved.
Admitted by Riccarton 8 Nov 1878.
John DUFF
Record No. 316. Applied on 10 Nov 1878 at 9 am.
Residence 14 Springside Square; born in Dreghorn, Scotland; Single aged
19; occupation coalminer; religion Protestant; wholly
disabled - pleurisy.
This man's settlement appears to be in Dreghorn.
First application. 9 Nov 1878 - relieved - admitted to roll - 2/6d
per week
No. 221 on Register
Mary PARK
Record No. 317. Applied on 11 Nov 1878 at 4 pm.
Residence 5 Southhook Row; born in Kilwinning, Scotland.
Single aged 10; religion Protestant; disability - orphan.
Residing with Hector Paterson at 5 Southhook Rows.
First application. 18 Nov - relieved - approved - to be allowed
10/-d for clothing and 1/6d per week aliment. Admitted by
Kilwinning Parish 13 Apr 1880.
Maggie PARK
Record No. 318. Applied on 11 Nov 1878 at 4 pm
Residence 5 Southhook Rows; born in Stevenston, Scotland.
Single aged 6; religion Protestant; disability - orphan.
Residing with Hector Paterson at 5 Southhook Rows.
First application. 21 Nov - relieved - approved - to be allowed
10/-d for clothing. Admitted by Stevenston 22 Apr 1879.
James McINTYRE
Record No. 319. Applied on 22 Nov 1878 at 10 am.
Residence 46 Warwickhill Rows; born in Kilwinning, Scotland;
married aged 52; occupation - coalminer; religion Protestant;
wholly disabled.
Dependants: wife Marion McLean aged 54; Jean McIntyre 1,
Thomas McIntyre 9; Matilda McIntyre 8.
This case is well known to the Board having been chargeable in July
1877. Family, not dependant Marion McIntyre 19, Agnes
McIntyre 14 in bad health.
Previous application - see No. 12. 22 Nov - relieved - admitted to
roll. 4/-d per week.
No. 88 on the Register
Mary Ann McCONNELL or LANG
Record No. 320. Applied on 22 Nov 1878 at 2 pm.
Residence 40 Warwickhill Rows; born in Houston, Scotland; married
aged 40; religion Protestant; deserted by husband.
Dependants: Matthew 2 yr 11 mth, Robert 13 mth. Husband
has deserted. The only settlement appears to be his birth parish -
Houston.
First application. 22 Nov - relieved - approved.
Isabella FRAZER
Record No. 321. Appled on 25 Nov 1878 at 9 am.
Residence Corsehill Square; born in Troon, Scotland; single aged
32; occupation- handsewer; religion - Protestant; wholly
disabled - rheumatisms.
The only settlement open to her appears to be her birth parish -
Dundonald. Claim is made on that parish.
First application. 25 Nov - relieved - to be offered poor house.
James COLVINE
Record No. 322. Applied on 25 Nov 1878 at 10 am.
Residence 40 Warwickhill Row; born in Girvan, Scotland; married
aged 28; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly
disabled - cold and fever.
Dependants: wife - Agnes McConnell aged 24, James Colvine 6, Hugh
Colvine 3 yr 8 mth.
This man appears to have a settlement by residence in Irvine. Claim
is made on that parish.
First application. 25 Nov - relieved - approved - Admitted by
Irvine 12 Mar 1878 (?)
Ritchie MILLER or CATHIE
Record No. 323. Applied on 30 Nov 1878 at 11 am.
Residence 17 Corsehill Row; born in Kilwinning, Scotland; widow
aged 77; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - old age.
This woman is wholly confined to bed. Her family are Andrew,
married and 7 young chn, Jane married and 5 young chn. Her
settlement appears to be in Irvine Parish. Claim is made on that
parish.
First application. 30 Nov - relieved - approved. Admitted
by Irvine 10 Jan 1879.
Henry MILLIGAN
Record No. 324. Applied on 7 Dec 1878 at 6 pm.
Residence Springside Square; born in St Quivox, Scotland; married
aged 36; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant;
wholly disabled - sore eyes.
Dependants: wife Jane Copland aged 36, Jane M. 9 yr 10 mth,
John M 8 yr 5 mth, William M. 5 yr 11 mth, Alexander M. 3 yr 7 mth.
This man has been off work for 2 weeks with inflammation in the eyes. His
settlement is in Dreghorn Parish.
Second Application (see No. 110) 7 Dec - relieved - approved.
No. 166 on the Register.
William John HOLMES
Record No. 325. Applied on 10 Dec 1878 at 10 am.
Residence - 37 Six Rows; born in Dundonald, Scotland; married aged
22; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly
disabled - hurt in pit.
Dependants: wife Catherine Holmes aged 22, Janet H. 6 mth
This man's settlement is in Dreghorn.
First application. 10 Dec 1878 - relieved - approved.
Andrew DONALDSON
Record No. 326. Applied on 12 Dec 1878 at 11 am. Residence 5
Springside Square; born in Maybole, Scotland; married aged
60; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly
disabled - dysentry.
Dependants: wife Jessie Brown aged 48. This man has resided 6 yr in
Dreghorn Parish.
First application. 12 Dec - relieved - approved.
Barbara CAMPBELL or HOGG
Record No. 327. Applied on 24 Dec 1878 at 10 am.
Residence 30 Warwickhill Rows; born in Kilmarnock, Scotland; a
widow aged 56; occupation - washerwoman; religion -
Protestant; not disabled. This woman states that owing to the
dull trade she can get no work.
Application - see No. 144. Delayed - admitted to roll.
No. 153 on the Register.
David McLATCHIE
Record No. 328. Applied on 31 Dec 1878 at 2 pm.
Residence 8 Kirkland Rows; born in Dundonald, Scotland; married
aged 41; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant;
wholly disabled.
Dependants: wife Janet Wilson aged 41, David McL 12, James
McL 10, Elizabeth McL 7, Margaret McL 5. This man's
settlement appears to be in Dundonald parish. Claim is made on that
parish. His son Richard 18 yr 6 mth has been off work for 6 days
with a sore hand.
Application - see No 278. 1 Jan 1879 - relieved - approved -
admitted by Dundonald 25 Feb 1879.