Mary McBLANE

Record No 776 Applied on Jan 8, 1886 10:00 am. Residence - 30 Corsehill Square; born in Scotland Stevenston; single aged 36; occupation - Hand sewer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - bronchitis and enceinte.

Dependants: Agnes 5y 4m, Annie 1y 5m

Applies to admission to poorhouse to be confined. Settlement appears to be in Stevenston. Claim is made on that parish. Case is admitted by Stevenston on 16 June 1884.

Second application - See 694. 8 Jan 1886 Sent to poorhouse - approved - admitted by Stevenston 14 Jan 1886

Jane McKERRELL

Record No 777. Applied on Jan 20, 1886 7:00 pm. Residence - Overton; born in Scotland Dreghorn; single aged 27; occupation - domestic servant; religion - Protestant; not disabled.

Dependants: Henry 3y 4m, Jemima Stewart 1y.

Applies for relief for her two illegitimate children. Second application - see 2/616. 20 Jan 1886 - delayed - Offered poorhouse

Catherine FOWLER or McMILLAN

Record No 778. Applied on Jan 22, 1886 9:00 am. Residence - 21 Overton Row (front); born in Ireland; widow aged 56; occupation - housewife; religion - Protestant; partially disabled - debility. Settlement in Dreghorn. Her son, Thomas, who is her only support has injured hand.

Third application - See 2/277 and 737. 22 Jan 1886 - Relieved - Admitted to roll.

No. 319 on the Register.

Robert BARR

Record No. 779 Applied on Feb 8, 1886 1:00 pm. Residence - 3 Overton Row; born in Ireland; widower aged 78; occupation - Dancing Master; religion - Protestant; partially disabled - general debility. He states that his family are willing to assist him with the exception of Adam.

Second application - see 2/640. 8 Feb 1886 - delayed - Offered poorhouse.

Alexander HARVEY

Record No. 780. Applied on Feb 11, 1886 2:00 pm. Residence - 2 Kirkland Rows; born in Scotland Hamilton; married aged 57; occupation - labourer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - ulcerated throat.

Dependants: Wife, Jane Balloch, 58

Has been off work sixteen weeks. Settlement in Dreghorn by residence. First application. 11 Feb 1886 - delayed - Admitted to roll.

No. 333 on the Register.

Daniel AITKEN

Record No. 781. Applied on Feb 18, 1886 7:00 pm. Residence - Dreghorn Village; born in Scotland Dundonald; single aged 30; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - insane. Certified insane and removed to Ayr District Asylum.

Third application - See 171 and 448. 19 Feb 1886 - Removed to Asylum. Approved.

No 186 on the Register.

John MURPHY

Record No. 782. Applied on Feb 20, 1886 9:00 am. Residence -23 Springside Square; born in Scotland St Quivox; married aged 59; occupation - coalminer; religion - Roman Catholic; wholly disabled.

Dependants: wife Rose McAvoy 57

Claim on St Quivox. Settlement in that parish. Fourth application - See 402, 517 and 714. 20 Feb 1886 - Relieved - Approved - Admitted by St Quivox on 3 March 1886 .

George McPHAIL

Record No. 783. Applied on Feb 23, 1886 6:00 pm. Residence - 18 Corsehill Rows; born in Scotland Johnston (Paisley); widower age 50; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; not disabled.

Dependants: Roger 11

This man states that his son is in bad health and requires cordials. He is earning 2 shillings per day. Removed to poorhouse hospital on 2 March and claim is made on Kilwinning parish. First application. 23 Feb 1886 - Delayed - Boy sent to hospital. Approved.

William HAMILTON

Record No 784. Applied on Feb 25, 1886 6:00 pm. Residence - Bankhead; born in Scotland Maybole; married aged 71; occupation - late pointsman; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - age and debility.

Dependants: Wife Agnes Tait 67

Settlement in Dreghorn by residence 21 years. Son David 33 a cripple but earns 9 shillings per week. First application. 25 Feb 1886 - Delayed. Admitted to roll at 4 shillings per week.

No 334 on the Register.

Catherine ROSS or CURRANCE

Record No. 785. Applied on Mar 3, 1886 10:00 am. Residence - Six Rows; born in Scotland Ayr; married aged 38; occupation - housewife; religion - Protestant; disability - young children.

Dependants - Mary 13y 4m, John 9y 5m, Esther 7y and Alexander 4y 1m.

States that her husband is away and left her but not deserted. Second application - See 652. 3 Mar 1886 - Offered poorhouse - Approved

Peter BURNS

Record No.786. Applied on Mar 19, 1886 4:00 pm. Residence - 13 Overton L Row; born in Ireland; widower aged 61; occupation - coalminer; religion - Roman Catholic; wholly disabled with miner's asthma.

Dependants: Jane 12 Other family - James 28, Patrick 24, William 16, all single and residing in the family. Mary 23 keeps house, Elizabeth 18 at service.

First application. 19 Mar 1886 - Refused - Approved - Family able to support him

Sarah TAYLOR or DUNCAN

Record No. 787. Applied on Apr 5, 1886 10:00 am. Residence - Overton; born in Scotland Newton on Ayr; widow aged 34; occupation - housewife; religion - Protestant; disability - young children.

Dependants: John 14y, Robert 11y 10m, Thomas 8y. Her son off work from bad health. Robert earning one shilling per day. Marion 16 at service.

Her settlement is in Irvine. Claim is made on that parish. Second application. 5 April 1886 - Delayed - Approved

James CURRENCE

Record No. 788. Applied on Apr 5, 1886 10:30 am. Residence - 3 Springside Square; born in Scotland Newton on Ayr; married aged 37; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled.

Dependants: Wife Margaret Hamilton 36, John Garven 11y 9m, Agnes 9y, Martha 4y, Mary Currence 11y.

Settlement appears to be in Newton on Ayr. Claim is made on that parish. Second application. 5 Apr 1886 - Relieved - Approved. Admitted by Newton on Ayr on 7 Apr 1886

Ann McGUINESS or LAUGHLAN

Record No. 789. Applied on Apr 21, 1886 11:00 am. Residence -11 Southhook Rows; born in Scotland Govan; widow aged 60; religion - Protestant; partially disabled - age.

Second application - See No 2/762. 21 Apr 1886 - Offered poorhouse - Approved

Catherine McBLANE or HAMMOND

Record No. 790. Applied on May 3, 1886 4:00 pm. Residence - 30 Corsehill Square; born in Scotland Stevenston; married aged 42; occupation - housewife; religion - Protestant; partially disabled.

Dependants: Elizabeth Hammond 11y, David 5y.

Husband, Alexander Hammond, deserted her three weeks ago. Other family - Agnes 24 outdoor worker has illegitimate child 3 years old, John 18 single in family, George 16 do. and Catherine 13 do.

First application. 2 May 1886 - Offered poorhouse - Approved

John RIDDIX

Record No. 800. Applied on May 4, 1886 10:00 am. Residence - 29 Corsehill Square; born in Scotland Ayr; married aged 50; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - congested lung.

Dependants: Wife, Janet Thomson, 47.

Settlement in Dreghorn by residence. Off work 5 months. Wife also at present confined to bed. Other family: Alexander 28 married one child, Agnes 25 single at service, Hugh 20 single resides at Annbank, Janet 17 single at service for one month.

First application. May 4, 1886 - Relieved - Admitted to roll.

No. 336 on the Register.

Michael LOVE

Record No. 801. Applied on May 5, 1886 9:00 am. Residence - Kirklands Rows; born in Scotland Killwinning; married aged 42; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - bronchitis.

Dependants: Wife, Elizabeth Nairn 42, David 12, James 8, Janet 5, Margaret 3 and Jeannie 1yr.

Settlement appears to be in Kilwinning. Claim is made on that parish. Other family - John 15. Child David in bad health for some years.

Fifth application - see 258, 332, 479 and 608. May 5, 1886 - Relieved - Approved

Margaret McLATCHIE

Record No. 802. Applied on May 7, 1886 10:00 am. Residence - 20 Overton; born in Scotland Dreghorn; single aged 12yr 1mth; religion - Protestant; partially disabled - youth. Settlement appears to be in Dundonald.

Second application - see 692. May 7, 1886 - Relieved - Approved - Admitted by Dundonald 31May 1886.

John HAMMOND

Record No. 803. Applied on May 7, 1886 5:00 pm. Residence - 30 Corsehill Square; born in Scotland Stevenston; single aged 18 yrs 8mths; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - broken arm.

Settlement appears to be in Stevenston. Claim is made on that parish in respect of birth.

First application. May 8, 1886 - Relieved - Approved - Admitted by Stevenston on 13 Oct 1886

Thomas ANDERSON

Record No. 804. Applied on May 12, 1886 4:00 pm. Residence - 25 Springside Square; born in Scotland Irvine; married aged 23; occupation - labourer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - hurt with waggons.

Dependants: Wife - Mary Glen 24, George 4, John 1yr 11 mths, James 10 wks.

Settlement appears to be in Irvine. Claim is made on that parish.

First application. May 12, 1886 - Relieved Approved. Admitted by Irvine 24 Sept 1886.

James STRACHAN

Record No.805. Applied on May 13, 1886 5:00 pm. Residence - 17 Corsehill Square; born in Scotland Dreghorn; single aged 30; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - hip joint disease - has been off work 17 months.

First application. May 13, 1886 - Relieved - Approved. Admitted to roll.

No 337 on the Register.

John DUNCAN

Record No. 806. Applied on May 14, 1886 10:00 am. Residence - Overton; born in Scotland Kilmarnock; single aged 14; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled.

Settlement appears to be in Kilmarnock. Claim is made on that parish.

First application. May 14, 1886 - Relieved - Approved.

John McALLISTER

Record No. 807. Applied on May 18, 1886 1:00 pm. Residence - 15 Corsehill Rows; born in Scotland Kilcalmonell; single aged 56; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - bronchitis.

Settlement in Dreghorn. Second application. May 18, 1886 - Sent to poorhouse. - Approved.

No 328 on the Register.

James GIBB

Record No. 808. Applied on Jun 5, 1886 10:00 am. Residence - Corsehill Tilework; born in Scotland Johnston; married aged 61; occupation - labourer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - heart disease.

Dependants: Wife, Marion Curnduff 61.

Settlement in Dreghorn by residence. First application. Jun 5, 1886 - Relieved. Admit to roll and allow 3 shillings per week.

No 338 on the Register.

Alexander HAMMOND

Record No. 809. Applied on Jun 5, 1886 11:00 am. Residence - 30 Corsehill Square; born in Scotland Newton on Ayr; married aged 48; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - lumbago.

Dependants: Wife, Catherine McBlane 42, Elizabeth 11, David 5.

Has been off work 8 days. Settlement in Newton on Ayr in respect of birth. Second application - See 104. Jun 5, 1886 - Relieved - Approved. Admitted by Newton on Ayr, 10 July 1886

Donald McKENZIE

Record No 810. Applied on Jun 7, 1886 10:00 am. No fixed residence; born in Scotland Dundee; single aged 42; occupation - labourer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - paralysis. Settlement appears to be in Dundee.

Second application -. See 2/761. Jun 7, 1886 - Sent to poorhouse. Claim against Dundee.

Henrietta DAVIDSON or CAMPBELL

Record No. 811. Applied on Jun 14, 1886 4:00 pm. Residence - 21 Springside Square; born in Scotland Auchterarder; widow aged 70; religion - Protestant; partially disabled - debility.

Family: Henrietta 30 married to Robert Scott (6 children), Agnes 27 married, in America, Helen single has illegitimate child.

Settlement appears to be in Irvine. Claim is made on that parish. Jun 15, 1886 - Delayed. - Poorhouse claim.

Jane McKERRELL

Record No. 812. Applied on Jul 1, 1886 8:00 pm. Residence - 15 Overton Back Row; born in Scotland Dreghorn; single aged 26; occupation - domestic servant; religion - Protestant; partially disabled - young children.

Dependants: Henry 3yrs 9 mths, Jemima 1yr 6 mths, Jane 2 wks.

Has three illegitimate children. Settlement in Dreghorn in respect of birth.

Third application. Jul 2, 1886 - Sent to poorhouse. - Approved

Janet MURPHY or HUGHES

Record No. 813. Applied on Jul 6, 1886 6:00 pm. Residence - 13 Kirkland Rows; born in Scotland Kilwinning; married aged 23; religion - Roman Catholic; not disabled.

Dependants: Patrick 1yr.

Settlement appears to be in Paisley. States that her husband, Thomas Hughes, is deserted her but states that he is residing with his mother at Bridge of Alice near Howwood. First application. Jul 7, 1886 - Offered poorhouse.

William BLACK

Record No. 814. Applied on Jul 9, 1886 11:00 am. Residence - 34 Kirkland Rows; born in Scotland Dundonald; married aged 32; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - from bowel complaint.

Dependants: Wife, Maggie Ross 31.

Settlement appears to be in Kilmaurs. Claim is made on that parish.

Seventh application. Jul 9, 1886 - Relieved - Approved - Admitted by Kilmaurs 14 Jul 1886

George HAMMOND

Record No. 815. Applied on Jul 10, 1886 3:00 pm. Residence - 30 Corsehill Square; born in Scotland Kilsythe; single aged 16 yrs 6 mths; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - sore foot. Off work 6 weeks. Settlement appears to be in Kilsythe in respect of birth. Claim is made on that parish.

First application. Jul 10, 1886 - Relieved - Continue claim.

Elizabeth MURCHLAND or McDONALD

Record No. 816. Applied on Jul 21, 1886 1:00 pm. Residence - Bankhead; born in Scotland Stevenston; widow aged 83; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - old age and debility. Settlement in Dreghorn in respect of residence.

Family: Janet 50 married in New Zealand, William 47 married in New Zealand, George 45 married in London, Jane married in England, Agnes married to Allan McMurtrie in Kirkland Rows, Margaret 39 married in America, James 36 single resides with applicant, Andrew 34 married in New Zealand.

First application. Jul 21, 1886 - Delayed. Allowed 2 shillings and sixpence per week.

No 339 on the Register.

Andrew DONALDSON

Record No. 817. Applied on Jul 26, 1886 11:00 am. Residence - 8 Springside Square; born in Scotland Maybole; married aged 78; occupation - brusher; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - bronchitis.

Dependants: Wife, Jessie Brown 58

Settlement in Dreghorn by residence. Family: John Donaldson 40 married with 8 children, Elizabeth 38 married with 8 children, James Mulholland 34 stepson married with 3 children, Agnes 32 married with 7 children, homas 30 married with 5 children, William 27 single resides at Ann Bank. Jul 26, 1886 - Relieved - Allowed 3 shillings per week.

No 269 on the Register.

Mary-Ann TODD or McKERRELL

Record No. 818. Applied on Jul 26, 1886 1:00 pm. Residence - Overton; born in Ireland; widow aged 72; occupation - housekeeper; religion - Protestant; partially disabled - general debility. Settlement in Dreghorn. Her son Henry, her only support has gone to America on account of his sister who has 3 illegitimate children living in the house.

Fourth application - see 591, 706 and 726. Jul 26, 1886 - Delayed. - Allowed 2 shillings and sixpence per week.

No. 340 on the Register.

Marion CURNDUFF or GIBB

Record No. 819. Applied on Aug 16, 1886 3:00 pm. Residence - Corsehill Tilework; born in Scotland Paisley; widow aged 60; occupation - housekeeper; religion - Protestant; Widow of James Gibb who died 8 August 1886. Settlement in Dreghorn in respect of residence.

First application. Aug 16, 1886 - delayed - allowed 2 shillings per week

No 345 on the Register.

Alexander YOUNG

Record No. 820. Applied on Aug 21, 1886 5:00 pm. Residence - Perceton Row; born in Scotland Bothwell; single aged 25; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - sore leg. Settlement in Dreghorn by residence.

Fourth application - See 357, 532 and 764. Aug 21, 1886 - relieved. Sent to poorhouse hospital. Approved

No 268 on the Register.

Ann McGUINNESS or LAUGHLAN

Record No. 821. Applied on Aug 25, 1886 10:00 am. Residence - 11 Southhook Row; born in Ireland; widow aged59; occupation - housewife; religion - Protestant; partially disabled - stomach disorder and debility. Settlement appears to be in Barony, Glasgow in respect of residence.

Family: James 30 married with 5 children resides at Southhook Row, Martin 24 single whereabouts unknown, Elizabeth 22 single millworker at Grant's Mill Glasgow, Martha 17 single millworker at present residing at Lightburn near Glasgow.

Third application - See 276 and 789. Aug 25, 1886 - relieved - approved. Admitted by Barony 8 Sept. 1886

William RITCHIE

Record No. 822. Applied on Aug 30, 1886 9:00 am. Residence - 29 Kirkland Rows; born in Ireland; married aged 80; occupation - labourer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - senile debility.

Dependants: wife: Mary Kelly

Settlement appears to be in Kilmarnock. Claim is made on that parish.

First application. Aug 30, 1886 - relieved. Sent to poorhouse. Approved. Admitted by Kilmarnock 2 Sept. 1886.

Jane McCONNELL

Record No. 823. Applied on Aug 31, 1886 3:00 pm. Residence - Perceton Row; born in Scotland Dreghorn; single aged 20; occupation - domestic servant; religion - Protestant; partially disabled - debility. Has illegitimate child. Settlement in Dreghorn.

First application. Sep 1, 1886 - Offered poorhouse.

Jane A. McFARLANE or ARBUCKLE

Record No. 824. Applied on Sep 9, 1886 1:00 pm. Residence - 39 Six Rows; born in Scotland Stewarton; widow aged 65; occupation - domestic; religion - Protestant; partially disabled - debility.

Dependants: William Dickie 20 adopted son and only support left her two weeks ago.

Her own family are John 38 married 6 children, Thomas 36 married 6 children, Elizabeth 34 married 3 children.

Settlement appears to be in Irvine. Claim is made on that parish.

First application. Sep 9, 1886 - Relieved - Approved - Admitted by Irvine 22 Nov. 1886

Mary STEWART

Record No. 825. Applied on Sep 22, 1886 11:00 am. Residence - 22 Springside Square; born in Scotland Irvine; single aged 22; occupation - domestic servant; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - illegitimate child.

Dependants - Robert Collins 5 weeks.

Admitted by Irvine 8 July 1882. Claim again made on that parish in respect of birth.

Second application. Sep 22, 1886 - Delayed - Approved. Admitted by Irvine on 21 October 1886.

Alexander EWART

Record No. 826. Applied on Sep 24, 1886 4:00 pm. Residence - 21 Springside Square; born in Scotland Kilmarnock; widower aged 46; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - inflammation of eyes.

Dependants: Agnes 14, Alexander 12 yrs 6 mths and Margaret 1yr 3 mths.

Admitted by Kilmarnock 10 August 1885. Claim is again made on that parish. Other family: Janet 16.

Third application - See 568 and 751. Sep 25, 1886 - Relieved. - Approved. Admitted by Kilmarnock 27 Sep. 1886

John DOUGLAS

Record No. 827. Applied on Sep 29, 1886 3:00 pm. Residence - Perceton Brickwork; born in Scotland Dalbeattie; single aged 82; occupation - labourer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - Paralysis. Has resided about Perceton Brickwork for 7 years. Previous occupation a sailor.

First application. Sep 29, 1886 - Sent to poorhouse hospital. Admitted to Roll

No 347 on the Register

John McGARVIE

Record No. 828. Applied on Oct 1, 1886 4:00 pm. Residence - 3 Perceton Square; born in Ireland; married aged 55; occupation - labourer; religion - Roman Catholic.

Dependants: wife, Mary Cromey 65.

Applies to get his wife into poorhouse hospital. She is wholly disabled from paralysis and suppurating sores.

First application. Oct 1, 1886 - Wife sent to poorhouse hospital. Approved.

No 348 on the Register

Janet HUNTER or JACK

Record No. 829. Applied on Oct 5, 1886 8:00 am. Residence - Springside; born in Scotland Dreghorn; married aged 25; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - insane.

Dependants: Lizzie Jack 2 years.

Certified insane and dangerous to others. First application. Oct 5, 1886 - Removed to asylum. - Approved. - Admitted to Roll.

No 349 on the Register

Catherine FOWLER or McMILLAN

Record No. 830. Applied on Oct 8, 1886 6:00 pm. Residence - 21 Overton Row; born in Ireland; widow aged 57; religion - Protestant; not disabled. Settlement in Dreghorn in respect of residence.

Family: Robert, married 2 children, David, single in America, Mary, married 1 child, Thomas, 17 single in family earning one shilling and ninepence per day.

Fourth application - See 277, 737 and 778. Oct 9, 1886 - Delayed - Offered poorhouse.

Archibald BALFOUR

Record No. 831. Applied on Nov 3, 1886 12:00 pm. Residence - Dreghorn Village; born in Scotland Tarbolton; married aged 57; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - miner's asthma.

Dependants: Wife, Janet McDowal 54, Janet 13, Archie 12, James 7.

Settlement in Dreghorn by residence. Nov 3, 1886 - Delayed - Admitted to roll at two shillings and sixpence per week.

No 350 on the Register

George BARR

Record No.834. Applied on Nov 4, 1886 3:00 pm. Residence - Bankhead; born in Scotland Lesmahagow; single aged 8; religion - Protestant; disability - youth. Orphan residing with grandmother.

First application. Nov 11, 1886 - Delayed - Admitted to casual roll. Admitted at two shillings per week by Lesmahagow on 23 Nov 1886.

John STEVENSON

Record No. 835. Applied on Nov 9, 1886 11:00 am. Residence - Corsehill Rows; born in Scotland St. Ninians; married aged 59; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - with miner's disease.

Dependants: Wife, Margaret Andrew 58.

Settlement in Dreghorn. Second application -See 2/743. Nov 11, 1886 - Delayed - Admitted to roll at two shillings and sixpence per week.

No 351 on the Register.

Alexander Montgomerie STEEL

Record No. 836. Applied on Nov 18, 1886 10:00 am. Residence - 50 Six Rows; born in Scotland Irvine; married aged 31; occupation - labourer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled with heart disease.

Dependants: Wife, Margaret Jamieson 32, Andrew 4yrs 9mths, Alex 3yrs 6mths, Henry 5mths.

Settlement appears to be in Irvine in respect of birth. Claim is made on that parish.

First application. Nov 19, 1886 - Relieved - Approved - Admitted by Irvine 27 Jan 1887.

Margaret L STRACHAN

Record No. 837. Applied on Nov 22, 1886 6:00 pm. Residence - 22 Corsehill Square; born in Scotland Galston; widow aged 66; religion - Protestant; partially disabled - age. Settlement in Dreghorn in respect of residence.

Family: Margaret married 5 children, Robert married 7 children 2 working, Hugh married 8children 2 working, William married 2 children. John married 3 children has been off work four weeks with injured hand. Jeannie married in America 3 children, James single is wholly disabled from hip joint disease and chargeable as a pauper.

Fourth application - See 521, 620 and 656. Nov 23, 1886 - Relieved 2 shillings per week. Admitted to roll.

No 352 on the Register.

Barbara CAMPBELL or HOGG

Record No.838. Applied on Nov 27, 1886 10:00 am. Residence - Bankhead; born in Scotland Dundonald; widow aged 66; religion - Protestant; partially disabled - debility. Settlement in Dreghorn.

Eighth application - See 327, 394, 476, 564, 626, 701, 723. Nov 27, 1886 - Relieved 2 shillings. - Admitted to roll.

No 153 on the Register.

John McBRIDE

Record No. 839. Applied on Nov 27, 1886 3:00 pm. Residence - 49 Kirkland Rows; born in Scotland Dalmellington; married aged 35; occupation -coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - bile.

Dependants: Wife Ann I Miller 34, William 14, John 13, Mary (blind) 9, Samuel 7, James 5, Sarah 3 and Robert 8 months.

Settlement appears to be in Dalmellington in respect of birth. That parish admitted liability on 15 November 1884. Claim is again made on that parish.

Third application - See 644 and 708. Nov 27, 1886 - Relieved 4 shillings. - Approved. - Admitted by Dalmellington on 13 Dec. 1886.

John PORTER

Record No. 840. Applied on Nov 29, 1886 8:00 pm. Residence - 19 Corsehill Square; born in Scotland Riccarton; married aged 33; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - lumbago.

Dependants: Wife Mary Hannah 25, Margaret 8 yrs 9 mths, Gabrail 6 yrs 11 mths, Agnes 4 yrs 11 mths, Jeannie 3 yrs and Alex 9 mths. Settlement appears to be in Kilwinning in respect of residence. Claim is made on that parish.

First application. Nov 29, 1886 - Relieved 4 shillings. - Approved. - Admitted by Riccarton on 4 May 1887.

Grace OWENS or ORR

Record No. 841. Applied on Nov 30, 1886 9:00 pm. Residence - 44 Six Rows; born in Scotland Kilmarnock; widow aged 55; religiion - Protestant; partially disabled - debility.

Dependants: Janet 14, David 8 yrs 8 mths. Widow of James Orr who died on 18th Curt. Settlement in Dreghorn in respect of late husband's residence. Other family: Margaret 26 widow with 2 children in America, John 25 married 1 child in America. Boy David earning one shilling and sixpence per day.

First application. Delayed. Admitted to roll.

No 353 on the Register.

Mary YOUNG or WALKER

Record No. 842. Applied on Dec 1, 1886 9:00 am. Residence - 38 Six Rows; born in Scotland Beith; widow aged 65; religion - Protestant; partially disabled - debility. Settlement in Dreghorn by residence.

Family: Adam 39 married with 7 children, John 35 married whereabouts unknown, William 37 married with 5 children, Robert 28 single in family and Agnes 26 single at service.

First application - Delayed - Refused

John McGHEE

Record No. 843. Applied on Dec 3, 1886 10:00 am. Residence - 13 Six Rows; born in Scotland Dalry; married aged 69; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; partially disabled - debility.

Dependants: Wife, Ann Shields 63.

Settlement in Dreghorn by residence. Other family: John married with 3 children, James married with 1 child, Robert married with 3 children, Annie single at service, Jeannie single at service, Mary single at service. David 30 single resides in family, Thomas 18 single resides in family.
First application. Delayed - Refused

Samuel McFADZEAN

Record No. 844. Applied on Dec 8, 1886 7:00 pm. Residence - 3 Springside Square; born in Scotland Dalry; married aged 29; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - abcess of neck.

Dependants: Wife, Agnes Scanlan 24, Ann Jane 8 yrs 1 mth, George 6 yrs 10mths, Allan 4 yrs 10 mths and Elizabeth 1yr 10mths.
Settlement appears to be in Dalry in respect of birth. Claim is made on that parish.

First application. Dec 9, 1886 - Relieved - Approved - Admitted by Dalry 17th June 1887

Alexander BRYDEN

Record No. 845. Applied on Dec 17, 1886 1:00 pm. Residence - 9 Plain Row; born in Scotland Irvine; single aged 57; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - asthma. Settlement appears to be in Irvine. Claim is made on that parish.

First application. Dec 17, 1886 - Relieved - Approved

Alexander EWART

Record No. 846. Applied on Dec 20, 1886 10:00 am. Residence - 21 Springside Square; born in Scotland Kilmarnock; widower aged 46; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - bowel complaint.

Dependants: Agnes 14, Alexander 12 yrs 6 mths and Margaret 1 yr 5 mths.

Kilmarnock admittted liability on 27th Sept. 1886. Claim is again made on that parish.

Fourth application - See 568, 751 and 826. Dec 20, 1886 - Relieved - Approved - Admitted by Kilmarnock on 30th Dec 1886.

James YOUNG

Record No. 847. Applied on Dec 27, 1886 4:00 pm. Residence - 40 Six Rows; born in Scotland Dreghorn; single aged 17; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - rheumatisms. Settlement in Dreghorn by residence.

First application. Dec 27, 1886 - Relieved. - Admitted to roll.

No. 354 on the Register.

William WILSON

Record No. 848. Applied on Dec 27, 1886 4:00 pm. Residence - Dreghorn Village; born in Scotland Stevenston; married aged 75; occupation - labourer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - general debility.

Dependants: Wife, Margaret Fleck 73.

Settlement in Dreghorn by 23 years residence. Other family: James 50 married 8 children, Elizabeth 48 married 5 children, Mary 45 married 9 children, Thomas 42 married 7 children, William 40 married 9 children, Janet 36 married 3 children.

First application. Delayed - Admitted to roll.

No 355 on the Register.

James GOUDIE

Record No.849. Applied on Dec 27, 1886 5:00 pm. Residence - 31 Springside Square; born in Scotland St. Quivox; married aged 52; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - bronchitis.

Dependants: wife, Margaret Marshall 52.

Settlement in Dreghorn by residence. Eighth application - See 19, 35, 161, 213, 241, 434, 556. Dec 28, 1886 - Relieved - Admitted to roll.

No 356 on the Register.

Margaret M or HUGHES

Record No. 850. Applied on Dec 29, 1886 1:00 pm. Residence - 18 Corsehill Rows; born in Scotland Sorn; widow aged 60; religion not stated; wholly disabled - inflammation of lungs.

Family: Francis 34 married 6 children, William 32 single off work 10 months, Matthew 30 married 6 children, Mary and Martha 26 twins single at home and has both illegitimate children.

First application. Dec 29, 1886 - Relieved - Admitted to roll.

No 357 on the Register.

Mary DUFF or BARR

Record No. 851. Applied on Dec 30, 1886 11:00 am. Residence - Bankhead; born in Scotland Irvine; widow aged 64; occupation - housewife; religion - Protestant; partially disabled - debility. Settlement in Dreghorn by residence.

Family: James 39 widower 1 child at present in America. Agnes 29 married to a locomotive fireman in Glasgow. John 23 single in America. First application. Dec 30, 1886 - Delayed. - Admitted to roll

No 358 on the Register.

Francis HUGHES

Record No. 852. Applied on Jan 8, 1887 4:00 pm. Residence - 12 Corsehill Square; born in Scotland Dundonald; married aged 34; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - bronchitis.

Dependants: Wife, Agnes Wilson 30, Agnes 12yrs 3mths, Margaret 11yrs, Francis 9yrs 9mths, Mary 5yrs 2mths, Janet 2yrs 6mths and John 7 weeks. Settlement in Dreghorn.

Sixth application - See 331, 464, 481, 558 and 758. Jan 8, 1887 - Relieved - Admitted to roll.

No 222 on the Register.

James CURRENCE

Record No. 853. Applied on Jan 13, 1887 10:00 am. Residence - 14 Kirkland Rows; born in Scotland Newton on Ayr; married aged 38; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled.

Dependants: Wife, 37. John Garven, 12yrs 6mths, Agnes Garven 10yrs, Martha Garven 4yrs 8mths and Mary Currence 1yr 10mths. Settlement in Newton in Ayr. Claim is made on that parish.

Third application - See 410 and 788. Jan 13, 1887 - Relieved - Approved

Alexander HAMMOND

Record No. 854. Applied on Jan 18, 1887 11:00 am. Residence - 30 Corsehill Square; born in Scotland Newton on Ayr; married aged 49; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - lumbago.

Dependants: Wife, Catherine McBlane 43, Elizabeth 12yrs and David 6yrs.

Newton on Ayr admitted liability on 10th July 1886. Third application -See 104 and 809. Jan 18, 1887 - Relieved - Approved

Terrence AGNEW

Record No. 855. Applied on Jan 25, 1887 7:00 pm. Residence - 3 Perceton Square; born in Ireland; single aged 50; occupation - coalminer; religion - Roman Catholic; disability - insane

Settlement appears to be Dreghorn parish by residence. First application. Jan 25, 1887 - Two men appointed to watch him. - Admitted to roll .

No 359 on the Register

Janet McDOWAL or BALFOUR

Record No. 856. Applied on Jan 27, 1887 8:00 am. Residence - Dreghorn Village; born in Scotland Dundonald; widow aged 52; religion not stated; disability - young children.

Dependants: Mary 14yrs 8mths and James 9yrs 8mths.

Widow of Archibald Balfour who died 10th Jan 1887. Archibald (12yrs 3mths) is illegitimate child of Margaret her daughter. Maggie at present at home. Bella at service. Catherine at service. Janet married. Jeannie at service. Elizabeth at service.

First application. Delayed - Admitted to roll at 1 shilling and 6pence per week.

No. 360 on the Register.

Jane BULLOCH or HARVIE

Record No. 857. Applied on Mar 14, 1887 9:00 am. Residence - 47 Six Rows; born in Scotland Bothwell; widow aged 55; occupation - washerwoman; religion - Protestant; not disabled. Settlement in Dreghorn.

First application. Delayed - Refused - Able to support herself.

Matthew HUGHES

Record No.858. Applied on Mar 28, 1887 10:00 am. Residence - 18 Kirkland Rows; born in Scotland St. Quivox; married aged 30; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - hurt in pit.

Dependants: Wife, Agnes Murray 30, Margaret 12, Francis 10 yrs 3 mths, William Miller 7 yrs 3 mths, George Murray 4 yrs 7 mths, Matthew Miller 2yrs 8 mths and Hugh Gribbin 8 mths. Settlement in Dreghorn by residence.

Third application - See 295 and 551. Mar 28, 1887 - Relieved - Admitted to roll at 5 shillings per week.

No 362 on the Register.

George HAMMOND

Record No. 859. Applied on Mar 29, 1887 9:00 am. Residence - 30 Corsehill Square; born in Scotland Kilsyth; single aged 17; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - sore foot. Second application - See 815. Mar 29, 1887 - Relieved - Approved

James GORDON

Record No. 860. Applied on Apr 6, 1887 8:00 am. Residence - 36 Six Rows; born in Ireland; married aged 65; occupation - labourer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - with inflammation.

Dependants: Wife, Susannah McNeillie 40, Marion 11, Robert 10 yrs 2 mths and John 2 yrs 9 mths Has one son William 19 yrs working. Fourth application. Apr 6, 1887 - Relieved - Approved

William McBRIDE

Record No. 861. Applied on Apr 9, 1887 7:00 pm. Residence - 34 Kirkland Rows; born in Scotland Dalry (Ayrshire); single aged 15 yrs 2mths; occupation - apprentice tailor; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled. Settlement appears to be in Dalmellington in respect of a derivative settlement, his father having a settlement in that parish.

First application. Apr 9, 1887 - Relieved - Claim on Dalmellington.

Thomas MUIR

Record No. 862. Applied on Apr 18, 1887 6:00 pm. Residence - 21 Six Rows; born in Scotland Shotts; married aged 38; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - hurt in pit.

Dependants: Wife, Martha Brown 41, Robert 6, Catherine 3, Thomas 6mths. Received an injury to his head in coal pit 12 mths ago. Is at present in Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

First application. Allowed 3 shillings per week.

No 363 on the Register.

James TORRANCE

Record No. 863. Applied on Apr 21, 1887 9:00 am. Residence - 10 Springside Square; born in Scotland Dalry; married aged 42; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - bronchitis.

Dependants: Wife, Mary Dunlop 40, Maggie 12 yrs 10 mths, Alex 8 yrs 10 mths and Mary 4 yrs 3 mths. Settlement in Dreghorn by residence. First application. Apr 21, 1887 - Relieved - Approved

No. 365 on the Register.

Janet DUNLOP or IRVINE

Record No. 864. Applied on Apr 23, 1887 11:00 am. Residence - 16 Warwickhill Rows; born in Scotland Newton on Ayr; widow aged 55; religion - Protestant; partially disabled - debility.

Dependants: Annie 11 and James 7. Husband, John Irvine, whose settlement was in Riccarton died on 21st. inst.

First application. Apr 23, 1887 Admitted by Riccarton 14th. May 1887.

Jane MONACHAN or TWEEDIE

Record No. 865. Applied on May 2, 1887 5:00 pm. Residence - Byres; born in Ireland; widow aged 54; religion not stated; partially disabled - debility. Widow of John Tweedie who died 31st. Mar. 1887.

First application. May 2, 1887 - Delayed - Offered poorhouse.

John MOORE

Record No. 866. Applied on May 6, 1887 7:00 pm. Residence - 13 Corsehill Square; born in Scotland Irvine; married aged 31; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - inflammation in side.

Dependants: Wife, Mary Hill 34, William 13 yrs 9 mths, John 7 yrs, Frances 5 yrs, Jeanie 3 yrs 10 mths and Henry 10 mths. Off work 8 weeks. Settlement appears to be in Irvine. Claim is made on that parish.

First application. May 6, 1887 - Relieved - Settlement chargeable.

Thomas McMILLAN

Record No. 867. Applied on May 9, 1887 7:00 pm. Residence - 21 Overton Rows; born in Scotland Dalry; single aged 18; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled. Settlement in Dreghorn by residence.

First application. May 9, 1887 - Relieved - Admitted to roll at 3 shillings per week.

No 364 on the Register.

John RAVIE

Record No. 868. Applied on May 26, 1887 3:00 pm. Residence - Greenwood; born in Scotland Maybole; single aged 68; occupation - labourer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - sore feet. Settlement in Dreghorn.

Fifth application - withdrawn. Offered poorhouse. Approved

Thomas HAINNIE

Record No. 869. Applied on Jun 3, 1887 5:00 pm. Residence - 11 Corsehill Rows; born in Scotland Hamilton; married aged 32; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - rheumatisms.

Dependants: Wife Sarah Hogg 30, William 10 yrs 9 mths, Thomas 8 yrs, James 7 yrs, Martha 4 yrs and Dorothea 1 yr 8 mths. Settlement appears to be in Dalry in respect of residence. Claim is made on that parish.

First application. Jun 3, 1887 - Relieved 6 shillings. - Approved Acknowledged by Dalry 17th. June 1887.

Margaret ANDREW or STEVENSON

Record No. 870. Applied on Jun 13, 1887 3:00 pm. Residence - 23 Six Rows; born in Scotland Dreghorn; widow aged 59; occupation - housewife; religion - Protestant; not disabled. She is the widow of John Stevenson who died 23rd. May 1887.

Family are John, 29 widower 3 children resides with her. Christina, 27 married 4 children, William, 25 in America, Bella, 23 single at service and Annie, 21 married 1 child.

First application. Jun 14, 1887 - Delayed - Refused - Able to support herself.

James LAUGHLAN

Record No. 871. Applied on Jun 17, 1887 10:00 am. Residence - 36 Southhook Rows; born in Scotland Govan; married aged 33; occupation - coalminer; religion - Roman Catholic; wholly disabled - hurt in pit.

Dependants: Wife, Maggie Cassidy 30, James 11 yrs, Charles 9 yrs, Agnes 6 yrs, John 4 yrs, Daniel 2 yrs and Martin 3 mths. Settlement appears to be in Dreghorn by residence. Has been off work 2 weeks from being hurt in pit.

Second application - See 2/563 Jun 17, 1887 - Relieved 4 shillings. - Approved. - Admitted to roll. Application withdrawn. 22nd. June still disabled and application renewed.

No. 366 on the Register.

Isabella GOUDIE

Record No. 872. Applied on Jun 24, 1887 4:00 pm. Residence- 31 Springside Square; born in Scotland Tarbolton; single aged 8 ; religion - Protestant; disability - youth. She is the illegitimate child of Isabella Goudie who went to America 5 years ago.

First application. Aug 5, 1887 - Relieved - Delayed - Admitted by St. Quivox on 21st March 1888

John McCUTCHEON or GALLAGHER

Record No. 873. Applied on Jul 2, 1887 6:00 pm. Residence - 41 Corsehill Rows; born in Scotland New Galloway; married aged 25; occupation - labourer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - debility.

Dependants: Wife, Janet Kelly 22, John Kelly (illegitimate) 1 yr. 8 mths.

Settlement appears to be in birth parish of Kells.

First application. Jul 2, 1887 - Relieved. - Approved. Kells Parish paid advances on 5th Nov. 1887

William WILLIAMSON

Record No. 874. Applied on Jul 7, 1887 2:00 pm. Residence - 10 Overton Row; born in Scotland; married aged 25; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - typhoid fever.

Dependants: Wife, Matilda Spotten 22, William 2yrs. 4 mths. and Maggie 11 mths. Settlement appears to be in Barony in respect of residence. First. application. Jul 7, 1887 - Relieved. - Approved.

Richard GALE snr.

Record No. 875. Applied on Jul 14, 1887 3:00 pm. Residence - 27 Corsehill Rows; born in England; married aged 54; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - bronchitis.

Dependants: Wife, Elizabeth Martin 53.

Family - Anna 31 married to James Murray 4 children, William 29 married with 2 children, Elizabeth 27 married to James McDonald 4 children, Richard 24 married with 2 children, Thomas 22 single, hurt in pit, Frederic 19 single, Bessie 17 single, Emilia 15 single.

Settlement in Dreghorn by residence 13 years. First application. Jul 14, 1887 - Relieved. - Admitted to roll.

No. 367 on the Register.

Sarah CAMPBELL (illegitimate)

Record No. 876. Applied on Jul 26, 1887 5:00 pm. Residence - Dreghorn Village; born in Scotland Irvine; single aged 18; occupation - domestic servant; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - hip joint disease. When pauper was born in Cunningham Combination Poorhouse, her mother's settlement was in Kilmarnock in respect of birth. Claim is made on that parish.

First application. Jul 26, 1887 - Sent to poorhouse. Approved.

Janet McFARLANE or ARBUCKLE

Record No. 877. Applied on Jul 27, 1887 2:00 pm. Residence: 39 Six Rows; born in Scotland Stewarton; widow aged 66; occupation - housewife; religion - Protestant; partially disabled - age and debility.

Family - John 40 married with 7 children 1 working, Thomas 38 married with 6 children, Elizabeth 34 married to James Kirkwood, pit head man, residing at Gateside, Beith, 3 children.

Claim is made on Irvine. That parish admitted liability on 22 Nov. 1886, an adopted son having left her who was her only support.

Second application - See 824. Jul 27, 1887 - Relieved. - Approved. - Admitted by Irvine on 2nd August 1887.

Mary YOUNG or WALKER

Record No. 878. Applied on Jul 28, 1887 10:00 am. Residence - 38 Six Rows; born in Scotland Beith; widow aged 66; occupation - housewife; religion - Protestant; partially disabled - age and debility. Her son has been sent to prison for 21 days.

Second application - see No. 842. Jul 28, 1887 - Relieved 2 shillings. Approved.

George HAMMOND

Record No. 879. Applied on Aug 2, 1887 3:00 pm. Residence - 30 Corsehill Square; born in Scotland Kilsyth; single aged 18; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - general debility.

Third application -see 815 and 859. Aug 2, 1887 - Relieved. - Approved.

James CONNOR

Record No. 880. Applied on Aug 9, 1887 3:00 pm. Residence - 15 Corsehill Rows; born in Ireland; married aged 47; occupation - brusher; religion - Roman Catholic; wholly disabled - inflammation.

Dependants: wife, Kate Frew 70.

Stevenston admitted liability on 23 March 1885. Claim is made on that parish.

Second application - See 724. Relieved - Approved - Admitted by Stevenston on 15th Aug. 1887.

John McBRIDE

Record No. 881. Applied on Aug 12, 1887 10:00 am. Residence - 34 Kirkland Rows; born in Scotland Dalmellington; married aged 36; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - cartilage in knee joint.

Dependants: wife, Ann J Miller 35, William 14 yrs. 8 mths., John 13 yrs. 8 mths., Mary 9 yrs., Samuel 7 yrs., James 5 yrs., Sarah 3 yrs., Robert 1 yr. 4 mths.

Settlement in Dalmellington that parish admitting liability on 13th December 1886. Claim is made on that parish.

Fourth application -see 644, 708 and 839. Aug 12, 1887 - Relieved 5 shillings - Approved - Admitted by Dalmellington on 2nd Sep. 1887.

Margaret MURRAY or HUGHES

Record No. 882. Applied on Aug 27, 1887 4:00 pm. Residence - 12 Corsehill Square; born in Scotland Sorn; widow aged 61; religion - Protestant; partially disabled - debility.

Second application - see 850. Aug 27, 1887 - Delayed - Offered poorhouse.

Helen Culbert WALLACE

Record No. 883. Applied on Sep 15, 1887 5:00 pm. Residence - 12 Perceton Rows; born in Ireland; widow aged 77; religion - Protestant; partially disabled - age and debility. Settlement in Dreghorn by residence.

Family - Joseph 56 married 4 children, Helen 50 married 5 children, Alex 47 married 3 children, Mary 38 married 9 children, Thomas 36 married 4 children, Jane 34 married 6 children, Elizabeth 32 married in America and James 27 single in family.

First application - delayed - refused. Family able to support her.

Ann MONIE

Record No. 884. Applied on Sep 24, 1887 11:00 am. No fixed address; born in Ireland; single aged 56; occupation - washerwoman; religion - Roman Catholic; wholly disabled - phlebitis and varicose veins. This woman was found disabled at Floors Farm. She appears to have no settlement in Scotland. She states that she was born in County Monaghan, Ireland.

First application. Sep 24, 1887 - Sent to poorhouse hospital. Approved

William HUGHES

Record No. 885. Applied on Sep 29, 1887 10:00 am. Residence - Corsehill Square; born in Scotland Auchinleck; single aged 33; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; partially disabled - see medical certificate. Settlement in Dreghorn by residence. Medical officer certifies him able for light work.

First application. Sep 29, 1887 - Delayed 12 Oct. 1887, application withdrawn.

Hugh JOHNSTON

Record No. 886. Applied on Oct 3, 1887 11:00 am. Residence - Dreghorn Village; born in Scotland Dreghorn; single aged 33; occupation - labourer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - rheumatisms. Settlement in Dreghorn. Off work 5 weeks. Troubled with rheumatism for some months. First application. Oct 3, 1887 - relieved 3 shillings - admitted to roll.

No 368 on the Register.

Thomas HUGHES

Record No. 887. Applied on Oct 7, 1887 5:00 pm. Residence - 25 Springside Square; born in Scotland; married aged 23; occupation - coalminer; religion - Roman Catholic; wholly disabled - bronchitis.

Dependants: wife, Janet Murphy 23, Patrick Hughes 2 yrs and John Hughes 1 yr.

Settlement appears to be in Lochwinnoch. Claim is made on that parish. Wife was chargeable on 6th. July 1886.

First application -see 813. Oct 8, 1887 - Relieved 3 shillings - Approved - Admitted by Abbey, Paisley 17th July 1888.

Barbara GRAY or BLACK

Record No. 888. Applied on Oct 9, 1887 11:00 am. Residence - Dreghorn; born in Ireland; widow aged 62; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled. Certified insane. First application. Oct 9, 1887 - Delayed - Left in hands of Dr. Hunter and Inspector

Ann McGUINNESS or LAUGHLAN

Record No. 889. Applied on Oct 27, 1887 9:00 am. Residence - Southhook Rows; born in Ireland; widow aged 60; religion - Roman Catholic; partially disabled - age and debility. Settlement appears to be in Barony. Claim is made on that parish.

Third application - see 789 and 821. Oct 27, 1887 - relieved 2 shillings - approved - admitted by Barony, 2nd. Nov. 1887.

Jane FULTON or BONNOR

Record No. 890. Applied on Nov 11, 1887 10:00 am. Residence - 6 Hayside Row; born in Scotland Kilwinning; widow aged 60; religion - Protestant; partially disabled - age and debility. Settlement appears to be in Kilwinning in respect of birth. Claim is made on that parish.

Family - James 41 married 2 children with whom pauper resides. William 39 in America. No word from him for 7 years.

First application - delayed - allowed 2 shillings per week. Admitted by Kilmaurs [possibly wrong entry - Kilwinning?] 27 January 1888.

Elizabeth MONACHAN or BURNS or HUNTER

Record No. 891. Applied on Nov 12, 1887 7:00 pm. Residence - Perceton Row; born in Ireland; widow aged 52; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - cancer in the face. Settlement in Dreghorn. Second application - see 696. - delayed- admitted to roll at 2 shillings per week.

No 369 on the Register.

William BLACK

Record No. 892. Applied on Nov 16, 1887 5:00 pm. Residence - Kirkland Rows; born in Scotland Dundonald; married aged 33; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - sore mouth.

Dependants: wife, Maggie Ross 32.

Has been off work 2 weeks. Settlement in Kilmaurs. Admitted by Kilmaurs 14 July 1886.

Second application - see 814. Nov 16, 1887 - relieved - approved. Admitted by Kilmaurs 27 Jan. 1888.

James GORDON

Record No. 893. Applied on Nov 22, 1887 10:00 am. Residence - 36 Six Rows; born in Ireland; married aged 65; occupation - labourer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - sore leg and bad eyesight.

Dependants: wife - Susannah McNeillie 40, Marion 13, Robert 10 yr 11 mth, John 3 yr 5 mth and Annie 6 mth.

Fifth application - see 860. Nov 22, 1887 - relieved 4 shillings - admitted to roll at 4 shillings per week.

No 370 on the Register.

Barbara CAMPBELL or HOGG

Record No. 894. Applied on Nov 24, 1887 10:00 am. Residence - Bankhead; born in Scotland Dundonald; widow aged 68; occupation - outdoor worker; religion - Protestant; partially disabled - debility. Settlement in Dreghorn.

Ninth application. Nov 24, 1887 - delayed - admitted to roll at 2 shillings per week.

No. 153 on the Register

Mary WHITE or LINDSAY

Record No. 895. Applied on Nov 25, 1887 11:00 am. Residence - 36 Corsehill Rows; born in Scotland Kilwinning; widow aged 61; religion not stated; partially disabled - debility. Settlement in Dreghorn.

First application. Nov 25, 1887 - Relieved 1 shilling and sixpence per week. Admitted to roll at 2 shillings and sixpence per week.

No. 371 on the Register.

Agnes FERGUSON or KIRKLAND

Record No. 896. Applied on Dec 5, 1887 11:00 am. Residence - 1 Six Rows; born in Scotland Coylton; widow aged 79; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - age and debility. Settlement in Coylton in respect of residence.

Family - Elizabeth 48 married to Hugh Hart 5 children, Mary 45 married to Robert Frew 7 children, Agnes 44 married to George McCartney 10 children, Hugh 40 married with 4 children in America, John 38 in Annbank married with 8 children, Thomas 33 in Woodside married with 1 child.

Claim is made on Coylton. First application. Dec 5, 1887 - Delayed. Left parish.

Andrew DONALDSON

Record No. 897. Applied on Dec 6, 1887 4:00 pm. Residence - 19 Kirkland Rows; born in Scotland Maybole; married aged 79; occupation - brusher; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - debility.

Dependants: wife Jessie Brown 59.

Settlement in Dreghorn. See 817. Dec 6, 1887 - relieved 2 shillings. Admitted to roll at 2 shillings and sixpence per week.

No. 269 on the Register.

John PORTER

Record No. 898. Applied on Dec 9, 1887 10:00 am. Residence - 19 Corsehill Square; born in Scotland Riccarton; married aged 34; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - debility.

Dependants - wife Mary Hannah 26, Margaret 9yr 9mth, Gabrail 7yr 11mth, Agnes 5yr 11mth, Jane 4yr, Alex 1yr 9 mth.

Settlement in Riccarton. Claim is made on that parish. Admitted by Riccarton on 14 May 1887.

Second application - see 840. Dec 9, 1887 - relieved 5 shillings. Approved.

Samuel McAULAY

Record No. 899. Applied on Dec 10, 1887 4:00 pm. Residence - 15 Springside Square; born in Ireland; widower aged 50; occupation - coalminer; religion - Protestant; wholly disabled - leg broken and back hurt in pit. Settlement appears to be in Kilwinning in repect of residence. Claim is made on that parish.

First application. Dec 10, 1887 - relieved 2 shillings and sixpence - approved. Allowed 4 shillings per week.

Mary YOUNG or CURRIE

Record No. 900. Applied on Dec 15, 1887 10:00 am. Residence - 37 Six Rows; born in Scotland Beith; widow aged 65; religion - Protestant; partially disabled - debility. Settlement in Dreghorn. Third application - see 504 and 638. Dec 15, 1887 - delayed - admitted to roll at 1 shillings and sixpence per week.

No 261 on the Register.

Jane BULLOCH or HARVEY

Record No. 901 Applied on Dec 21, 1887 4:00 pm. Residence - 44 Six Rows; born in Scotland Bothwell; widow aged 56; occupation - washerwoman; religion - Protestant; partially disabled - debility and bronchitis. Settlement in Dreghorn. Second application. Dec 21, 1887 - delayed - refused. Able to support herself.

Margaret MURRAY or HUGHES

Record No. 902. Applied on Dec 21, 1887 5:00 pm. Residence - 35 Six Rows; born in Scotland Sorn; widow aged 60; religion - Protestant; partially disabled - bronchitis. Settlement in Dreghorn.
Third application. Dec 21, 1887 - delayed Admit to roll at 2 shillings and 6 pence per week.

No. 357 on the Register.

Janet DUNLOP or IRVINE

Record No. 903. Applied on Dec 26, 1887 9:00 am. Residence - 16 Six Rows; born in Scotland Newton on Ayr; widow aged 56; religion - Protestant; partially disabled - debility.

Dependants: Annie 12yrs and James 8yrs

Settlement in Riccarton - See 864 Second application. Dec 27, 1887 - delayed - approved.