1846 - Robert Wells' Web Pages

1846 

The Galloway Advertiser and 

Wigtownshire Free Press 

Birth, Marriage and Death Records 

Transcribed by Diana Henry 

1 st January 1846 (Week 1) 

BIRTHS 

At Wigtown, on the 19th ult., the wife of Mr William Thomson, tailor, of a daughter. 

At Wigtown, on the 22d ult., the wife of Mr Gordon Fraser, of a son. 

At Broomholm, Dumfrieshire, on the 24th ult., the lady of George Maxwell, Esq., of a son and heir. 

At Townhead, Girthon, on the 26th ult., Mrs James Rain, of a son. 

At Cathcart Street, Ayr, on the 29th ult., Mrs Montgomery, of a son. 

At North Quay, Ayr, on the 25th ult., Mrs H. M'Call, of a daughter. 

At Enterkine, on the 25th ult., the lady of John Bell, Esq., of a daughter. 

MARRIAGES 

At Bath Street, Glasgow, on the 25 th ult., by the Rev. Mr Underwood of Kirkcudbright, the Rev. Peter 

Napier, of the College Church, to Margaret Scales, relict of the (late) George Glen, Esq. 

At Regent Terrace, Glasgow, on the 29th ult., by the Rev. Dr King, Arthur Lang, Esq., of the Ayr Academy, to 

Eliza, eldest daughter of Mr A. M'D. Houston. 

On the 23d ult., by the Rev. Alex. Gibson, Balmaghie, Mr John Fergusson, Kirkpatrick Village, to Jean, 

youngest daughter of the late W. Brown, Coat of Livingstone. 

At Bridekirk, on the 23d ult., William, second son of Wm. Paisley, Esq., of Great Broughton, to Anne, only 

daughter of the late Captain Dodgson, of Ribton Hall. 

DEATHS 

In Castle Street, here, on the 27th ult., suddenly, Mr William M'Kie, aged 78 years. 

At Glengyre, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 21 st ult., in the 83d year of his age, Mr John Kerr, long the 

respectable tenant of that farm. 

At Stewarton, Kirkcolm, on the 26th ult., Mary Creily, advanced in years. 

At Dailly, on the 24th ult., after a lingering illness, which he bore with patience and resignation, Mr James 

MacBlain, aged 48 years, son of Mr Thomas MacBlain, late farmer in Millox. 

At Dumfries, on the 24th ult., Mr Robert M'Adam sen., watchmaker. 

At Dumfries, on the 20th ult., Dr H. Lidderdale, aged 74. 

At Toxteth Park, Liverpool, on the 19 th ult., after a lingering illness, Mrs M'Whae, eldest daughter of the 

late Provost S. M'Millan, Gatehouse of Fleet. 

At Aberdeen, on the 17th ult., aged 22 years, J. D. M'Queen, serjeant of the 87th Royal Irish Fusileers, and 

son of Alexander M'Queen, Appleby, Whithorn. 

On the 24th ult., the Rev. Joseph Saul, incumbent of the Church of the Holy Trinity, Warrington, and for 

many years chaplain and classical tutor in Greenrow academy. 

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At Greenock, on the 24th ult., the Rev. Angus M'Bean, minister of the Free Gaelic Church. 

At Main Street, Newton, Ayr, on the 29th ult., Grace M'William, wife of Mr Andrew Carson, jeweller. 

At Dunduff, on the 14th ult., Hannah, fourth daughter of Mr Alexander Ralston. 

At Drybridge, parish of Dundonald, on the 24th ult., Christina Baird, relict of Mr W. Cameron, aged 102 

years. 

8 th January 1846 (Week 2) 

BIRTHS 

At Cairnside, parish of Kirkcolm, at the close of last year, Mrs James Osborne, of a son. 

At NewtonStewart, on the 3d inst., the wife of the Rev. Wm Reid, of a son. 

At Dunrod Mill, Kirkcudbright, on the 20th ult., Mrs S. Cunningham, of a daughter. 

At Liverpool, on the 1st inst., the lady of Mr Robert MacMaster, merchant, of a son. 

In Portland Place, London, on the 27th ult. the Countess of March, of a son and heir. 

At Bath Hotel, Glasgow, on the 3d inst., Mrs Patric Park, of a daughter. 

MARRIAGES 

At Newton Stewart, on the 6th inst., by the Rev. John Walker, Mr James Carson, Grange of Cree, to 

Annabella, second daughter of the late James Glover, Esq., merchant, Newton Stewart. 

At Creetown, on the 2d inst., by the Rev. John Walker, Mr Maxwell Hornell, to Margaret, third daughter of 

the late Mr John Halliday, Creetown. 

At Glasgow, on the 29th ult., by the Rev. Archibald Nisbet, John Balfour Pringle, Esq., artist, Edinburgh, to 

Grace, youngest daughter of the late Mr Thomas Haswell, Ballantrae. 

On Thursday last, by the Rev. Levi M'Graves, Mr John Kerr, to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Mr Chas. 

Cumpstey, all of Alleghany township, Armstrong county. - Armstrong County Democratic Press of 20th 

Nov. 1845. [Mr Kerr is tenth son of Mr Stair Kerr, formerly farmer in Kirminnoch, parish of Kirkcolm, 

Wigtownshire.] 

At Palmerston, Maxwelltown, on the 29th ult., by the Rev. Mr Vallance, Mr John Gowanlock, coach builder, 

Birmingham, to Isabella, second daughter of Mr Corson, guard of the Portpatrick mail. 

At Balusky, parish of Colmonell, on the 30th ult., by the Rev. Mr Blair, Mr Thomas Forsyth, to Jane, third 

daughter of the late Mr John Milroy, farmer, Balusky. 

DEATHS 

Here, at Foulford, on the 4th inst., Elizabeth M'Bryde, aged 81 years. 

At Bridgebank, parish of Inch, on the 25th ult., Mrs Lamb, advanced in years. 

At Glenluce, on the 1st inst., Peter M'Gill, in the 98th year of his age. He was born in the parish of 

Stoneykirk, and was a ploughman in Balgreggan 80 years ago. For a great part of his life he was a very 

infirm man. It is more than 30 years since he was able to do anything for his support; but to the lasting 

honour of his son, who is also now an old man, and only a customer weaver, his aged parent was kept 

comfortable, and never asked or received parochial support. He lived respected and died regretted. 

At Glenluce, on the 2inst., Robert Cowan, advanced in years - for some time miller of Drumore Mill. 

At Newton Stewart, suddently, on the 1st inst., Jane Smith, wife of William M'Harg, mason, aged 43 years. 

At Gelston, on the 22nd ult., aged 85. Mr Robt. Brown, the last of the original feuars in Gelston. 

At Dumfries, on the 22d ult., Mr Alexander Murray, at the advanced age of 94 years. The deceased was 

related to the late Alex. Murray, Esq., of Broughton; and it is a melancholy truth that there is now not one 

left of that ancient and honourable line bearing the name. 

At St. John's Wood, London, on the 2d inst., William Fergusson, Esq., M.D. Inspector General of Army 

Hospitals, in the 73d year of his age. 

At Lyne Manse, suddenly, on the 21st ult., the Rev. Alex. Affleck, minister of the united parishes of Lyne 

and Meggat, Presbytery and county of Peebles. 


BIRTHS 

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At North Cairn, Kirkcolm, on the 11th inst., Mrs R. Cochrane, of a daughter. 

At Myroch, parish of Portpatrick, on the 8th inst., Mrs Thomas Kerr, of a daughter. 

At Alleysbank, Rutherglen, on the 12th inst., Mrs Beckett, of a daughter. 

At Cook Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, on the 8th ult., Mrs James Murray, of a son. 

At Edinburgh, on the 10th inst., the lady of William Stewart, Esq., of Shambelly, of a daughter - still born. 

At Edinburgh, on the 1st inst., the lady of W. Miller, Esq., yr. of Glenlee, of a son and heir. 

At Kinnaird, on the 7th inst., the wife of the Rev. Jas. Rankin, of a daughter. 

At Barwinnock, Twynholm, on the 24th ult., Mrs T. M'Cartney, of a son. 

MARRIAGES 

At Portwilliam, on the 30th ult., by the Rev. Mr Young, Mr William Kerr, to Eliza Colvin. 

At Glasgow, on the 31st ult., by the Rev. Principal M'Farlane, Mr Robert Moffat, compositor, to Miss 

Christison Mackay, of Glasgow. 

At Hillside, parish of Parton, on the 9th inst., by the Rev. Mr Willis of Kirkpatrick Durham, Mr John Munro, 

gardener, Colney House, Hertfordshire, to Catherine Cowan, youngest daughter of Mr John Cowan, farmer, 

Hillside. 

At Gretna Green, on Tuesday week, Mr John Senhouse Jackson, of Whitehaven, spirit merchant, to 

Georgiana, eldest daughter of Rowland Pennington, Esq., of the same place. 

At Irvine, on the 6th inst., by the Rev. Andrew Brown, William Kay, Esq., surgeon, Sanquhar, to Jessie, sixth 

daughter of the late J. Samson Esq., Shewalton Colliery. 

DEATHS 

Here, at St. John Street, on the 12th inst., Mrs Peter M'Dowall, aged 60 years. 

At Bridge of Aird, near Stranraer, last week, Mrs M'Dowall, aged 85 years, late of Rephad. 

In London, on the 30th ult., James M'Dowall, Esq., a Commander in the Royal Navy. He was a native of 

Stoneykirk, in this county; was impress'd into the King's service about 50 years ago, and, without family 

influence or connections, raised himself by his professional skill and zeal, and by his gentlemanly conduct, 

to the rank in the service of which he died an ornament. 

At East Kirkbridge, Kirkcolm on the 9th inst., in the 84th year of her age, Elizabeth Kennedy, relict of the 

late Thomas Allison, farmer there. 

At 3, St. Enoch's Square, Glasgow, on the 6th instant, Mrs William Sloan, aged 31 years. 

At Watcarrick, on the 10th inst., Mr Bell. 

At Hanley, in Staffordshire, on the 8th instant, of consumption, James Crosbie, aged 28, third son of Mr 

Robert Crosbie, Dumfries. 

At Perth, a few days ago, Mr David Houston, writer there, son of the late Mr John Ross, Castlesod, near 

Kirkcudbright, who was highly respected, and is much regretted by his family and numerous friends. 

At the Manse of Athelstaneford, on the 3d instant, the Rev. Wm Ritchie, in the 76th year of his age, and 

41st of his ministry. 

At Ayton, on the 31st ult., the Rev. David Ure, aged 73 years. 

At the Manse of Kirkoswald, on the 5th inst., in the 85th year of her age, Mrs Louisa Inglis, youngest 

daughter of the late Rev. Matthew Biggar, minister of that parish, and the last surviving grandchld of the 

Rev. Robert Wodrow, the celebrated author of the "History of the sufferings of the church in Scotland". 

22 nd January 1846 (Week 4) 

BIRTHS 

At 5, Upper King Street, Bloomsbury Square, London, on the 11th inst., the wife of Mr P. Maclure, of a 

daughter. 

At Leffan, on the 17th inst., Mrs Alexander Shaw, of a daughter. 

At the Black Bull, Inn, Dalmellington, on the 6th inst., Mrs James Wight, of a daughter. 

At Tinwald Manse, on the 6th inst., Mrs Lorraine, of a daughter. 

At Thornhill, on the 14th inst., Mrs Wm. Davidson, of a daughter, which lived only two hours. 

At Auchincruive, on the 14th inst., Lady Louisa Oswald, of a daughter. 

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At Edinburgh, on the 17th inst., the lady of Thomas Anderson, Esq., of Glendrissaig, advocate, of a 

daughter. 

MARRIAGES 

On the 15th inst., at Casterton Church, by the Rev. Edward Carus Wilson, Vicar of Crosby Ravensworth, 

the Rev. Robert Cooper Black B.A. Oxon, Chaplain, High Legh, to Elizabeth Anne, fourth daughter of the 

Rev. W. Carus Wilson, of Casterton Hall, county of Westmorland. 

On the 20th inst., bv the Rev. John Lamb, of the Free Church, Kirkmaiden, Mr John Ferguson, mariner, to 

Anne, only daughter of Mr Wm. Maxwell, shoemaker, Drumore. 

At Stewarton, Kirkcolm, on the 16th inst., Mr James Logie, to Miss Agnes Gibson. 

At Portmullin, on the 18th inst., Mr William Kerr, to Miss Mary M'Intyre. 

At Glenluce, on the 13th inst., by the Rev. Mr Pullar, Mr Peter M'Clure, to Miss Helen M'Micken. 

At Kilfillan, Old Luce, on the 8th inst., by the Rev. Mr McDowall Mr Peter M'Namie, to Miss Jane M'Lellan. 

At Twynham Village, on the 16th inst., by the Rev. Mr Gordon, Mr Edward M'Coull, to Miss Nicholas Black. 

At Lowbanks, near Kirkcudbright, on the 15th inst., by the Rev. Mr Underwood, Mr Joseph Grierson, 

Breoch, in parish of Buittle, to Jane, ony daughter of Mr J. Muir. 

At Dalbeattie, on the 13th inst., by the Rev. D. Bayne, Mr James M'Dowall, farmer, Auchinabby, Rerwick, to 

Jane, eldest daughter of Mr Kerr. 

DEATHS 

At Alleysbank, Rutherglen, on the 17th instant, Jane M'Dowall, wife of the Rev. William Beckett. 

At 16, Cockrane Terrace, St. John's Wood, London, on the 28th ult., Robert M'Geoch, of Little Lochans, near 

Stranraer. 

At Cairngarroch, parish of Kirkmaiden, on the 15th inst., Agnes M'Gaw, relict of the late David Wallace, 

there aged 80 years. 

At Glenluce, on the 9th inst., Mrs John M'Millan, after long and severe trouble. 

At Claycrop, Kirkinner, on the 9th inst., Elizabeth Bell, wife of Mr Andrew Wallace, farmer. 

At Slack, near Gatehouse, on the 11th inst., Mr Hugh Carter, farmer there, aged 86 years. 

At Boggs, East Lothian, on the 11th inst., Mr Charles Howden, farmer there. 

At Causeywayhead, Dumfries House, on the 13th inst., Adam Crrichton, Esq., in the 73rd year of his age. 

He was factor for the Marquis of Bute upwards of 30 years. 

At Aberdalgie Manse, Perthshire, on the 11th instant, after a brief illness, the Rev. Maitland Thomson, 

minister of that parish. He was brother to the Rev. Jas. Thomson of Rerwick, was highly esteemed by his 

parishioners, and his removal is deeply regretted by a widow, his relatives, and by a number of warmly 

attached friends. 

At his lodgings, the Plum and Feather, Wigan, on Friday morning last, awfully sudden, being found doad in 

bed, aged 62 years, Mr Robert Maxwell, a native of Balmaclellan, and for 30 years a draper, tea dealer, and 

discounter of bills - a man universally known in the commercial world. 

At Blackburn, near Annan, last week, Mr W. Chalmers, sen., farmer and pork curer there, aged 76 years. 

At the Manse of Craigie, on the 13th inst., the Rev. Dr Stirling, for 40 years minister of Craigie. 

At Troqueer Manse, on the 14th inst., Georgina Mackenzie, youngest daughter of the Rev. Wm. Thorburn. 

At The Crichton Institution, Dumfries, on the 12th inst., William Alexander Francis Browne, the eldest son 

of Dr. Browne. 

At Blandford Square, London, on the 31st ult., Elizabeth, relict of Dr. H. Lidderdale, whom she survived 

only 11 days. 

At Renfrew Street, Glasgow, on the 11th instant, Jane, relict of James Graham, Esq., manufacturer, 

Glasgow, and daughter of the late Provost Little, Annan. 


BIRTHS 

In George Street, here, on the 27th inst., the wife of Mr Wallace, farmer, of a son. 

Here, on the 28th inst., the wife of Mr N. Crawford, mariner, of a son. 

Here, on the 28th inst., the wife of Mr John Agnew, shoemaker, of a daughter. 

At Ardwell, on the 20th inst., Mrs James Melvin, of a son. 

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At the Manse of West Kilbride, on the 22nd inst., Mrs King, of a son. 

At the Manse of Cramond, on the 23d inst., Mrs Colvin, of a daughter. 

At Renshaw Street, Liverpool, on the 19th inst., Mrs S.K. Thorburn, of a son and heir. 

MARRIAGES 

At Blair, Stoneykirk, on the 22d inst., by the Rev. Mr M'Neil, Free Church, Mr Peter Neil, farmer, to Miss 

Ewin, of Blair. 

At Awhirk, Stoneykirk, on the 22d inst., by the Rev. R. M'Neil of the Free Church, Mr Peter M'Culloch, 

Clachanmore, to Miss Susan Gibson, Awhirk. 

At Garliestown, on the 19th inst., by the Rev. E.K. Sloan, Mr Samuel Rennie, to Miss Isabella Morrison, both 

of the parish of Sorbie. 

At Burnfoot, on the 23d inst., by the Rev. Geo. Smith, of the Tolbooth Church, Edinburgh, Benjamin Rigby 

Davis, son of George Murray, Esq., of Ancoats Hall, Manchester, to Jane Tinnan, daughter of the late George 

Whigham, Esq., of Hallidayhill. 

At Warmington, on the 12th inst., - Marshall to Sarah Garn, of Tansor. The parties had not been married 

many hours before an old sweetheart made his appearance; the wife, on seeing him, immediately pulled 

off her ring and threw it at her husband, told him she had quite enough of him, did not intend to have any 

more to do with him and immediately left the house with her old beau. (Stamford Mercury) 

DEATHS 

At Glasgow, on the 22d instant, Alex. John Hannay, Esq., M.D. 

Here, on the 23d instant, John, second son of Mr John Nibloe, cabinetmaker, aged 18. He was a promising 

young man, steady in his conduct, modest and obliging in his disposition, and much beloved and regretted 

by all who knew him. 

Here, on the 24th inst., James, infant son of Mr Wm. Cowan, tailor. 

At Drumore, on the 17th instant, William Aitchison, Esq., of Drumore. 

At Culquhassan, Glenluce, on the 7th inst., in her 93d year, Jane Hannah, relict of the late Mr John Murray, 

farmer Moormains, Portwilliam. 

At Wigtown, on the 22d inst., Elizabeth, only daughter of Mr Adamson, flesher. 

At Portwilliam, Edwin, son of Mr Thomas Leigh, aged 2 ½ years; same place, on the 13th inst., Mr Goudie, 

aged 41; and, same day, Richard, son of Mr John Beckets, aged 18. 

At Newton, Ayr, on the 24th inst., Janet M'Ewan, relict of Mr David Caldwell, formerly of Newton-Stewart. 

At Doonpark, Girvan, on the 20th instant, Mr Robert Alexander. 

At Crocketford, on the 19th inst., in the 75th year of his age, Andrew Innes, the last of the Buchanites. 

At Barndennoch, on the 10th inst., Mr William Irving, farmer, there, in his 88th year. 

At Aikie Slack, near Dalbeattie, on the 13th inst., Mr Peter Christie, aged 38 years. 

At St. David Street, Dumfries, on the 24th instant, Mrs Hammond, sen., aged 85. 

At Ladyfield, Dumfries, on the 13th inst., Mary, second daughter of W. Forsyth, Esq. 

At Crichton Royal Institution, Dumfries, on the 23d inst., Mr George Douglas Syme, preacher in connection 

with the United Secession Church. 

At Langholm, on the 22d inst., Mr James Bowman, manufacturer, aged 73 years. 

At Dunfermline, on the 18th inst., Miss Stenhouse, Grange. 

At Mount Alyn, in the county of Denbigh, on the 15th inst., Hugh Maxwell Goodwin, Esq., aged 83 years. 

At Naples, on the 18th December, Dr John Clark, K.H. of Speddoch, and Deputy Inspector General of Army 

Hospitals. 

5 th February 1846 (Week 6) 

BIRTHS 

At Glenluce, on the 2d instant, Mrs Hugh Murray, saddler, of a daughter. 

At the Manse of Kirkmabreck, on the 26th ult., Mrs Muir of a son. 

At 14, Regent Street, Greenock, on the 1st instant, the wife of Hugh Lamont, Esq., of Holmscroft Brewery, 

of a son. 

At Langholm, on the 24th ult., Mrs R. Rome, of a son. 

At Seacroft Grange, Yorkshire, on the 27th ult., the lady of Frs. Wilmer Watkins, Esq., H.E.I.C.S., of a son . 

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MARRIAGES 

At the Commercial Hotel, Dumfries, on the 26th ult. by the Rev. Dr Wallace, W. Clark, Esq., to Miss Hunter. 

At Chapelton Village, Borgue, on the 23d ult., by the Rev. S. Smith, of the Free Church, Mr Wm Anderson, to 

Miss Jean Dickson. 

At the Parish, Snenton, Nottingham, on the 29th ult., by the Rev. Mr Roberts, Mr William M'Knight, draper, 

Snenton, eldest son of Mr John M'Knight, Creetown, to Miss Mary Smedley, of Southwell, in the county of 

Nottingham. 

DEATHS 

At Glenluce, on the 26th ult., Rachel Douglas, aged 66. 

At Glenluce, on the 1st instant, Miss Janet M'Lelland, much regretted. 

At High Drumore, Kirkmaiden, on the 1st inst., Miss Jamieson, aged 86 years. 

At Barr, Mochrum, on the 23d ult., Janet, daughter of Mr John Biggaur, farmer there; and on the 27th Wm., 

her twin brother, aged 14 months. 

At Drumdoo, Mochrum, on the 28th ult., Mrs Hartly, aged 77 years. 

At Maybole, on the 27th ult., Mr Alex. Fergusson, teacher - greatly lamented. 

At Lochdougan, Kelton, on the 27th ult., at an advanced age, Mr Hugh Roy, farmer there - much respected 

and deeply regretted. 

At Monkton Manse, on the 31st ult., aged 8 years, Harriet Dalmahoy, third daughter of the Rev. Dr. Lawrie, 

minister of Monkton. 

At Annan, on the 4th ult., Mrs Ann Irving or Halliday, at the advanced age of 101 years. 

At Lochmaben, on the 26th ult., Bailie James Craig, merchant, one of the Magistrates there, aged 40 years. 

On the 22d ult., Janet, wife of Mr Kirkpatrick, draper, Newark, and daughter of Mr M'Taggart, Forest 

House, Castle-Douglas. 

At Crossmichael, on the 22d ult., Miss Margaret Corson, advanced in years. 

At Penang, on the 2d of December, William Anderson, Esq., fourth son of the late Robert Anderson, Esq., of 

Stroquhan. 

At Kingholm Quay, near Dumfries, on the 22d ult., Mr John Gillespie. 


BIRTHS 

Here, at Quay Head, on the 10th inst., the wife of Capt. William Cumming of the steamer "Scotia", of a son. 

At Mahaar, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 4th inst., Mrs John Niven, of a daughter. 

At Port-Logan, on the 11th instant, Mrs Murray, innkeeper, of a son. 

At Whithorn, on the 2d inst., the Lady of Dunbar Whitie, Esq., M.D., of a son. 

At the Free Church Manse, Dailly, on the 31st ultimo, the lady of the Rev. Alex. Russell, of a son. 

At Croft head, Dalmellington, on the 3d current, Mrs Hannah, of a daughter. 

At East Altercannoch, parish of Colmonell, on the 31st ult., Mrs James Harvey, of a daughter. 

On the 12th ult., the anniversary of her royal husband's birth-day, the Queen of Naples of a son. 

MARRIAGES 

At Burnfoot, on the 27th ult., by the Rev. Robert Shaw, Ewes, John Pringle, Esq., Stanishwater, to Miss M. 

Scott, daughter of Mr James Scott, Burnfoot 

At Trinity Church, Marylebone, London, on the 3d instant, by the Rev. Richard Vevers, M.A., rector of 

Cubley, the Rev. John George Beresford, youngest son of the late Admiral Sir John Poo Beresford, Baronet, 

to the Hon. Caroline Amelia, youngest daughter of the Right Hon. Lord Denman. 

At Tarleton, on Tuesday week, Mr Robert Moss, to Mrs Mary Rowlinson, a sprightly dame in the 83d year 

of her age, this being her fourth husband, her third having died in November last. 

DEATHS 

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William Fergusson, Esq., Governor of Sierra Leone, died at sea on the 19th ult. 

At Mersey Street, Liverpool on the 8th inst., aged 13 months, Ann, daughter of Mr Alex. Murray, ship 

broker. 

At Glenluce, on the 2d inst., Janet M'Lelland, aged 25 years - deeply regretted. 

Very suddenly at Broadwigg, parish of Whithorn, on the 2d inst., Mr Alex. Hannah, farmer, aged 61 years. 

At Garliestown, on the 7th instant, Jane Biggam, aged 33 years. 

At Portwilliam, on the 1st instant, Jane M'Court, aged three years; same place, same day Mary Bride, aged 

three years, youngest daughter of Captain William Glen. 

At Rainton, near Gatehouse, on the 3d inst., after a lingering illness, Miss Margaret Sproat, aged 32, 

youngest daughter of the late Mr Hugh Sproat - sincerely regretted. 

At Haugh of Urr, on the 3d inst., aged 22 years, Wm. Montgomery, teacher, son of John Montgomery, 

mason, there. 

At Palmerston, near Dumfries, on the 5th inst., James, eldest son of Mr William Primrose, tanner, 

Palmerston. 

At Dumfries, on the 23d ult., Sarah Crawford, wife of Mr James Johnston, cabinet-maker. 

At Maxwelltown, on the 26th ult., Eleanora, youngest daughter of the late John M'Ghie, Esq., surgeon, 

Royal Navy. 

At No.2.Thistle Court, Edinburgh, on the 30th ult., Peter Spence, Esq., Solicitor Supreme Court. 


BIRTHS 

At Twomark, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 11th inst., Mrs Gibson, of a son. 

At Corwar Cottage, parish of Colmonell, on the 7th inst., Mrs Wardrop, of a son. 

At Barbuchany, parish of Penninghame, on the 8th inst., Mrs Fulton, of a son. 

At Wallace Hall, on the 14th inst., Mrs Ramage, of a son. 

At Cape Town, Cape of Good Hope, on the 15th Nov. last, Mrs John Reid, of a daughter. 

MARRIAGES 

At Twomark, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 3d instant, by the Rev. Mr Campbell, Mr Robt. Wither, to 

Elizabeth, daughter of Mr Hugh Blain, mason. 

At Millisle Dairy, near Garliestown, on the 12th inst., by the Rev. S. Blair, Mr George Paton, joiner, to Jane, 

third daughter of Mr James Taylor, of same place. 

At Glasgow, on the 10th inst., by the Rev. Dr. Robson, the Rev. James Falconer of the Free Church, 

Wigtown, to Jessie, only daughter of George Gaul, Esq., Port Eglinton. 

At Glentriploch, Mochrum, on the 12th inst., Mr Wm. M'Kie, to Miss Jane Milhench. 

At Low Barjarg, Colmonell, on the 10th inst., by the Rev. Mr Blair, Mr William M'Blain, to Janet, eldest 

daughter of Mr Gilbert M'Broom, farmer, there. 

At Castle-Douglas, on the 10th inst., by the Rev. Geo. Brown, of the Free Church, Mr William Burnside, 

cabinet-maker and upholsterer, to Ann, fifth daughter of Mr Johh Bailieff, hat-manfacturer. 

DEATHS 

At Hobart Town, Van Dieman's Land, on the 20th September last, James, eldest son of Mr James Hunter, 

late merchant, Stranraer, aged 32 years. 

At Cairngarroch, parish of Kirkmaiden, on the 13th inst., Mary Wallace, aged 53 years. 

At Glenduskhill, on the 10th inst., Joseph, eldest son of Mr James M'Blain, aged 10 years. 

At Poundland, on the 16th inst., James, third son of Mr James M'Meeking, late of Hallowchaple. 

At Portwilliam, on the 9th instant, at an advanced age, Grace Stewart, relict of the late Mr M'Geoch, 

farmer, Burnside. 

At Newton-Stewart, on the 14th inst., Mrs Lithgow. 

At Creebridge, Minnigaff, on the 12th instant, Grace, daughter of Mr Samuel Ersken, black-smith there. 

On the 9th instant, in the Strand, after a short illness, during his temporary stay in London, Robert 

Armour, Esq., of Brighton, Sussex, formerly of Crown Court, Old 'Change, merchant, aged 62. The deceased 

was brother to the respected relict of the greatest of Scotland's poets - Robert Burns. 

At Gort, county Galway, on Wednesday, the 4th inst., Louisa Mary, infant daughter of Mr Andrew Wallace. 

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At Cumlongan Castle, on the 12th inst., after a brief illness, the Rev. Henry Duncan, D.D., minister of the 

Free Church, Ruthwell. 


BIRTHS 

At Sandhead, on the 15th inst., Mrs Robb, of a son. 

At Clachanmore, on the 18th inst., Mrs W. Hamilton, of a son. 

At Scarhead, by Barrhill, on the 18th inst., the wife of William Jackson, of a son. 

At Gatehouse, on the 21st inst., the wife of Mr Thomas Campbell, grocer there, of a daughter. 

At Dressertland House, on the 16th inst., Mrs Little, of a daughter. 

At Edinburgh, on the 14th inst., the lady of Jas. Seton Wightman, of Courance, of a son. 

MARRIAGES 

Here, at Bridge Street, on the 23d inst., by the Rev. J. M'Gregor, Mr William Warcroffe Hair, of 

Northamptonshire, to Jessie only daughter of Mr John Nibloe, cabinet-maker here. 

At Palnackie, on the 17th inst., by the Rev. W. Ross, minister of Kintore, Capt. George Wilson of Auchenhill, 

Colvend, to Agnes Neilson Ross, youngest daughter of the late Alexander Ross, Society Hall. 

At Edinburgh, on the 17th inst., by the Rev. J. Paul, of St. Cuthbert's, the Rev. John Hope, of Dunscore, to 

Helen, youngest daughter of Robert Morton, Esq., 

DEATHS 

At Portpatrick, on the 24th inst., Mr William Gordon, of the Downshire Arms Inn, at an advanced age - 

much and justly regretted. 

At Glenduskhill, on the 20th inst., William, third son of Mr James M'Blain. 

At Portwilliam, on the 13th inst., Mrs R. Johnstone. 

At Low Milton, Mochrum, on the 14th inst., suddenly, Mr Robert M'Dowall, farmer there, aged 70 years. 

At Muncraig, Borgue, on the 16th inst., after a brief illness, Agnes Walker, aged 2 years and 10 months, 

daughter of Mr James Walker, farmer, Auchenhay. 

At Chapelton Borgue, on the 14th inst., after a tedious illness, Mrs Jane Barry, wife of Mr Mathew Gordon - 

deeply regretted. 

At Manchester, on the 7th inst., aged 65 years, Mr Geo Bryce, who had resided there since 1802 - a native 

of Gatehouse - much respected. 

5 th March 1846 (Week 10) 

BIRTHS 

Here, at Hillhead, on the 28th ult., Mrs John Murray, of a son. 

Here, at Harbour Street, on the 26th ult., Mrs John M'Credie, of a son. 

At Twynholm Manse, Kirkcudbright, on the 19th ult., Mrs Gordon, of a daughter. 

At Gateside, Renfrew-road, Paisley, on the 29th ult., the wife of Mr J. Hannay, of a daughter. 

MARRIAGES 

At Inch, on the 3d instant, by the Rev. Robert Donald, Stranraer, Mr James Thompson, tailor, to Miss Sarah 

Drynan. 

At 16, Cumberland Place, Glasgow, on the 27th ult., by the Rev. A. M'Dougall, of the Free Church, Kirkfield, 

Mr Thomas Wightman, Newbigging, Wamphray, to Miss M'Master, Cairnryan, eldest daughter of the late 

Mr Jas. M'Master, Glasgow. 

At 31, Lower Chatham Street, Manchester, on the 3d inst., Mr James Wallace, architect, to Margaret, 

second daughter of Mr James Cumming, Barledziew, Sorbie, Wigtownshire. 

At Trinity Church, Gray's Inn Road, on the 26th ult., by the Rev. Arthur Johnson, M.A., James Grieve, Esq., 

M.D., of Dumfries, to Charlotte Silvester, eldest daughter of the late William Train, Esq., surgeon, Hon. 

E.I.C.S., Madras Establishment. 

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DEATHS 

Here, at Clayhole, on the 2d instant, Mr Hugh Aitken, mariner, aged 42. 

Here, at Fisher Street, on the 4th inst., Mr David M'Kelvie, saddler. 

Here, at Sun Street, on the 28th ult., after a long and serious illness, Janet, aged 26 years, eldest daughter 

of the late Mr Daniel M'Kenzie. 

At Wigtown, on the 26th ult., Andrew M'Adam, Esq., late farmer, Auchland. 

At Hamilton Street, Girvan, on the 23d ult., Mr John M'Ilwraith, shoemaker, who was born, September, 

1752, and who, till within a few years of his death, was able to follow after his daily occupation. 

At Palgown, parish of Minnygaff, on the 23d ult., Elizabeth Kennedy, aged 68, relict of Mr Robert M'Millan, 

farmer there - much and deservedly regretted. 

At Chapelton Village, Borgue on the 20th ultimo, Mrs Margaret Johnston, aged 86, widow of Mr Archd. 

Manson. 


BIRTHS 

At Wigtown, on the 4th inst., the lady of Geo. Agnew, Esq., Sheriff Clerk, of a daughter. 

At Kirkpatrick Durham, on the 4th inst, the wife of the Rev. Jamieson Willis, Free Church, of a son. 

At Government House, St. Vincent, on the 27th Jan., the lady of his Excellency Sir John Capbell, Bart., 

Ardnamurchan, of a son. 

At Birdhope Craig Manse, on the 6th inst., Mrs M'Clymont, of a son. 

At Glendusk, parish of Colmonell, on the 3d inst., the lady of William M'Culloch, Esq., of a son. 

At Lochend, parish of Colmonell, on the 25th ult., Mrs Calpin, of a son. 

MARRIAGES 

At Crawick Mill, near Sanquhar, on the 2d inst., by the Rev. John Inglis, Mr W. Elder, Union Bank of 

Scotland, Stranraer, to Isabella, second daughter of James M'Call, Esq., carpet manufacturer, Crawick Mill. 

At Whithorn, on the 9th inst., by the Rev. Broderick Anderson, Mr David M'Kie, Callside, to Miss Jane 

Donnan, both of Whithorn parish. 

At Mainsriddle, on the 2d inst., by the Rev. J. Fraser of Colvend, Mr Hugh Kinstry draper, Merthyr Tydvil, 

Glamorganshire, to Miss Jane Muir, eldest daughter of Mr J. Shepherd, Mainsriddle. 

At Dunbar, on the 4th inst., Mr John Brown, of the firm of J. and R. Brown, Manchester, to Magdalene, 2d 

daughter of the Rev. Alexander Jack. 

At Dykehead, Lochmaben, on the 9th inst., by the Rev. Mr Marjoribanks, Mr Samuel Boyd draper, 

Dumfries, to Jane, daughter of James Jardine, Esq., of Dykehead. 

DEATHS 

At Neptune Street, here, on the 9th inst, Janet M'Tier, aged 84 years. 

At Drangour, parish of New Luce, on the 8th instant Mary, fourth daughter of Mr John M'Geoch, farmer 

there, aged 18 years, after a tedious illness, borne with Christian fortitude. 

At Dalreoch, parish of Colmonell, on the 8th inst., John, son of the late John M'Culloch, of Aird, by 

Stranraer, aged 20 years. 

At Ervie, Kirkcolm, on the 8th inst., Hugh Fraser, aged 91 years. 

At Stewarton, Kirkcolm, on the 10th inst., Alexander Davidson, aged 92 years. 

At Galloway House Garden Cottage, on the 9th inst., Catherine, wife of Mr George Dodds, there, aged 30 

years. 

At Arries, Kirkcowan, on the 1st inst., Mrs M'Harg, far advanced in years. 

At Newton-Stewart, on the 8th instant, John, youngest son of Mr William M'Cormick. 

At Dalskairth, on the 24th ult., Mary, wife of William Maxwell, yr. of Cardoness. 

At Drungans of Goldielea, on the 6th inst., Isabella, daughter of Mr William Connall, there, aged 28. 


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BIRTHS 

At Mains of Penningham, on the 14th inst, Mrs M'Conchie, of a son. 

At Hamilton, on the 13th inst., Mrs Samuel Simpson, King's Grange, of a son. 

At Hull, on the 8th inst., the lady of James A. Jackson, Esq., solicitor, of a daughter. 

At Queensberry Street, Dumfries, Mrs James Watson, of a son. 

MARRIAGES 

At Wigtown, on the 10th inst., by the Rev. J. Falconer, Mr Samuel Brown, grocer, to Miss Margaret 

M'Queen. 

At Wigtown, on the 16th inst., by the Rev. J. Towers, Mr Wm. Martin, shoemaker, to Miss Isabella Craigie. 

At Chapelcroft, parish of Girvan, on the 10 th inst., by the Rev. James M'Master, minister of Barr, Hugh, son 

of the late Mr Thomas Drynan, merchant, Girvan, to Janet, eldest daughter of Mr Henry Dodds, farmer. 

At Flerrick, near Gatehouse, on the 9 th inst., by the Rev. Mr Hanna of the Free church, Mr William Telfair, 

shoemaker, Gatehouse, to Jane, eldest daughter of Mr Peter Carnochan, late farmer, Meikle Barlay. 

At Castle Douglas, on the 1st instant, by the Rev. Mr Brown of the Free Church, Mr W. M'Naught, 

bookseller, to Jane, second daughter of Mr Wm. Aughterson. 

At St. John's Episcopal Chapel, Annan, on the 12th inst., by the Rev. W. Davies, rector of Llangynidr, 

Breconshire, the Rev. Charles Irving, rector of Donaghmore county Donegal, eldest son of Captain M. 

Irving of Kirkby Stephen, Westmoreland, to Margaretta Æmelia only daughter of the Rev. John Irving of 

Bonshaw, Dumfriesshire, and vicar of Llantrisant, Monmouthshire. 

At Wallacetown, Ayr, on the 10th inst., by the Rev. Jas. Stevenson of the Free church, Mr Daniel Wright, 

baker, to Mary, daughter of Alexander Donaldson, Craighall, parish of Balmaclellan. 

At Edinburgh, on the 5th inst., by the Rev. Dr Candlish, the Rev. Donald Fergusson of Liverpool, to 

Catherine youngest daughter of the late Lieut. Col. Wm. Balfour. 

DEATHS 

At Queen Street, here, on the 7th instant, the infant daughter of Captain Haswell of the "Albion" steamer. 

At High Ardwell, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 14th inst, Mr John Hamilton, sailmaker, aged 80 years. 

At Calcutta, on the 21st July, 1845, aged 29 years, William, only surviving son of the late Mr John M' 

Ewing, Portpatrick - much regretted. 

At Wigtown, on the 18th inst., Mrs Walker, widow of Mr Henry Walker, late of Garliestown. 

At Garliestown, on the 17th inst., Peter Conning, aged 77 years. 

At North Star, Girvan, on the 12 inst., John Currie, seaman, who in 1815 sailed to the Island of St. Helena 

with Napolean Bonaparte, on board the ship "Northumberland" commanded by Sir 

George Cockburn. 

At Myrton Cottage, Monreith, on the 9th instant, Jane, youngest daughter of Mr Samuel Neil, aged 3 years. 

At Eldrig Village, on the 9th instant, Margaret Campbell, aged 58. 

At Corse, Kirkpatrick, on the 4th instant, after a brief but severe illnesss, Mr James M'Naught, leaving a 

widow and nine children to lament his loss. 

At Enrick Mill, near Gatehouse, on the 9th inst., Janet B. Campbell, third daughter of Mr Robert Campbell, 

tenant there. 

At Drumskeog, Mochrum, on the 7th instant, Mr John Broadfoot, farmer there, aged 34 years - much and 

justly regretted. 


BIRTHS 

At Barrhill, parish of Colmonell, on the 12th inst., Mrs John M'Kie, of a son. 

At Barrhill, on the 18th inst., Mrs John Logan, of a daughter. 

At White Sands, Dumfries, on the 17th inst., Mrs Edw. Grierson, of a daughter. 

At Barjarg House, Dumfries-shire, on the 20th inst., Mrs A.C. Sanderson, of a daughter. 

At Geneva, on the 23d ult., the lady of Dr Merie D'Aubigne, of a son. 

At Great Bradfield, Essex, on the 21st ult., Mrs James Millbank, of a daughter; and, on the 25th, of another 

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daughter. 

MARRIAGES 

At Drumore, on the 18th inst., by the Rev. Mr Williamson, Mr James Allison, to Miss M'Intyre. 

At Garchew, parish of Penningham, on the 25th inst., by the Rev. Samuel Richardson, Mr Alexander 

Wallace, farmer, Brigton, to Miss Margaret Wilson. 

At Ballantrae, on the 20th inst., by the Rev. James Porteous, of the Free Church, Mr William Walker, to 

Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr W. M'Kissock, farmer, Bridgend, Ballantrae. 

At St. James's Square, Edinburgh, on the 17th inst., by the Rev. George R. Davidson, Lady Glenorchy's Free 

Church, Mr R. Porteous, Haddington, to Jane Chalmers, daughter of the late Mr John Ramsay, writer, 

Dumfries. 

At the British Embassy, Paris, on the 16th inst., James Duff, Esq., M.P., son of General Sir Alexander Duff, to 

lady Agnes Georgina Hay, second daughter of the Earl and Countess of Errol. 

DEATHS 

At Lewis Street, here, on the 25th inst, Thos. Taylor, Esq., many years magistrate in this town. 

At Edinburgh, on the 15th inst., Anne, relict of Captain John Henryson, Royal Engineers. 

At Merksworth Cottage, by Paisley, on the 20th inst., William Ireland Syme, Esq., sometime distributor of 

Stamps for Dumfries-shire and Galloway. 

At Knockcoid, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 21st instant, Mary Kerr, wife of Mr John M'Neillie, farmer there, 

aged 59 years. 

At Stewarton, Kirkcolm, on the 22d inst., Margaret Adair, aged 84 years. 

At Creetown, on the 4th instant, Robert M'Laurin, Esq., aged 75 years - much and justly regretted. 

At Newton-Stewart, on the morning of the 21st inst., Mr James M'Cartney, shipowner and merchant, aged 

36. 

At Kirkpatrick-Durham, on the 9th instant, the infant son of Rev. J. Wilis, aged 6 days. 

At Langholm, on the 14th inst., Mr Adam Beattie, weaver, aged 77 years. 

At Low Clauchan, Tongland, on the 18th inst., after a brief illness, Mr Robert Wallace, farmer and grazier, 

who, in the sphere of his acquaintance, is universally regretted. 

At Dalbeattie, on the 16th inst., aged 71 years, Mary Wilson, relict of Mr Maxwell, architect there, deeply 

regretted by an extensive circle of friends and relations. 

At Summervile, near Cobourg, Newcastle district, Canada West, on the 14th February last, aged 71 years, 

Isabella Davidson, wife of J. Roddick, late of Meikle Kirkland, parish of Urr, Kirkcudbrightshire. 

At the house of Mr Kerr, farmer, Redcastle, Urr, Sarah, daughter of Mr John Templeton, Mattie's Thorn, 

Kelton, in her 20th year. 

At Queensberry Street, Dumfries, on the 15th instant, aged 66 years, Jane Young, spouse of the late Mr 

Thomas Ferguson, grain dealer, there. 

In English Street, Dumfries, on the 12th instant, in the 89th year of her age, Mrs Elizabeth Aitken, relict of 

Mr George Aitken. 

At High Street Dumfries, on the 17th inst, Christian Clark, relict of Christopher Armstrong, merchant. 

At Tinwald Mains, on the 3d instant, William Jardine, Esq., of Dryfeholm. 

2 nd April 1846 (Week 14) 

BIRTHS 

At George Street, here, on the 28th ult., Mrs Walter Murray, of a daughter. 

At George Street, here, on the 30th ult., the wife of Mr Charles Kerr, gunmaker, of a son. 

At George Street, here, on the 31st ult., the wife of Mr John M'Dowall, cabinetmaker, of a son. 

At Clayhole, on the 1st instant, the wife of Captain Carnochan, of a son. 

At Bishopton, Twynholm, on the 23d ult., Mrs Grierson, of twin sons. 

MARRIAGES 

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At Portwilliam, on the 23d ult., Mr John Cockburn, to Miss Sarah M'Guffie. The bridegroom is nearly 70, 

and the bride only 23. 

At Rhonehouse, on the 24th ult., by the Rev. Samuel Cowan, Mr W.H. Glover, veterinary surgeon, Dumfries, 

to Miss Catherine Morrison. 

At Irstead Church, Norfolk, on the 24th ult., by the Rev. John Gunn, M.A., Oxon, Rector of Irstead and 

Barton, and uncle of the bride, the Rev. Walter Macgilvray, to Maria, eldest daughter of Sir Wm. J. Hooker, 

Director of the Royal Gardens, Kew. 

DEATHS 

In Paris, on Sunday, March 15, Jane Elizabeth Nora, second daughter of the late, and sister of the present, 

Sir William Maxwell, Bart. of Monreith. 

At Gateside Manse, Wamphray, on the 14th ult., Margaret Walker, wife of the Rev. Henry Paterson. 

At Kirkinner, on the 29th ult., Peter Walker, aged 21 years, eldest son of the late Henry Walker, 

Garliestown. 

At Monreith village, on the 19th ult., Mrs Irving, aged 85 years. 

At Portwilliam, aged 2 months, Mary, infant daughter of Mr Thomas M'Kerlie. 

At Whithorn, on the 19th ult., aged 72 years, Mrs Broadfoot, relict of Mr David Broadfoot, of Balsier. 

At Castle-Douglas, on the 21st ult., aged 13 months, Elizabeth M. Gordon, daughter of Mr Dobie, 

ironmonger. 

At Dumfries, on the 21t ult., in the prime of life, Mr Adam Corson, baker. 

9 th April 1846 (Week 15) 

BIRTHS 

Here, at George Street, this morning, Mrs Thomas M'Caig, British Linen Company's Bank, of a daughter. 

At Kenview, New-Galloway, on the 3d instant, the wife of Mr John Robertson, Excise officer, of a daughter. 

At the Free Church Manse, Lockerby, on the 26th ult., Mrs Duncan, of a daughter. 

MARRIAGES 

At Craigmudie, on the 2d inst., by the Rev. Mr Smellie, Secession Church, here, Mr M'Culloch to Jane, only 

daughter of Mr Jas. Edgar, farmer, there. 

At Newton-Stewart, on the 2d instant, by the Rev. Samuel Richardson, Mr Malcolm, Queen Street, Glasgow, 

to Jessie Margaret, youngest daughter of Mr Craik, Newton-Stewart. 

At Newton-Stewart, on the 7th instant, by the Rev. Samuel Richardson, Captain Peter Douglas, of 

Liverpool, to Jeanie, youngest daughter of the late William Kevan, Esq., of Corsbie West. 

At Minto Cottage, Borgue, on the 3d curt., by the Rev. Wm. Reid, Mr Samuel Henry, to Miss Mary 

Dummican. 

At Blackstone, parish of Dalry, on the 6th instant, by the Rev. Robert Stevenson of Dalry, Mr William 

Hunter of Machribeg, Argyleshire, to Jeanie, only daughter of James Allan, Esq., 

DEATHS 

At Paradise, Broompark, of Glenluce, on the 8th inst., Mr James Heron, aged 88. He lived respected, and 

died regretted. 

At Eldrig, parish of Penninghame, on the 4th instant, Elizabeth M'Naught, aged, 83. 

At Newton-Stewart, on the 29th ult., Miss Margaret Forsyth, schoolmistress, aged 35 years; and, on the 

30th Mr Wm. Oliver, merchant, aged 68. 

At Port-William, on the 28th ult., Mrs Robertson, aged 27; and, same day, Agnes Maxwell, after a long 

illness; also, at an advanced age, Mrs Hughes. 

At Creetown, on the 28th ult., Mrs Margaret Campbell, aged 86, widow of Mr Bland - much respected. 

At Kirkcudbright, on the 16th ult., in the prime of life, Mr Thomas Graham, teacher, son of Mr David 

Graham, Buransbrigg, Kirkmichael - deeply regretted. 

At Montgomerie Street, Girvan, on the 4th inst., Janet, aged 66, wife of Mr John Guthrie, farmer. 

At Netherwood, near Dumfries, on Saturday, the 28th ult., suddenly, in the prime of life, and much 

lamented, William M'Kune, formerly of Preston, Lancashire. 

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At Dumfries, on the 27th ult., after a long illness, Mr John Sommers, pressman, "Herald Office". 

At his residence, in Blessington Street, Dublin, on the 28th ult., John Wm. Ardill, LL.D. in his 55th year. 

At Crawfordjohn Manse, on the 25th ult., Andrew Balfour, aged 16, son of the Rev. William Goldie. 


BIRTHS 

At Maybole Manse, on the 9th instant Mrs Menzies, of a daughter. 

At Edinburgh, on the 4th instant, Mrs Spens of Craigsanquhar, of a daughter. 

MARRIAGES 

At Gatehouse, on the 10th instant, by the Rev. Mr Murray of Girthon, Henry Spence, tailor, to Eliza, 

daughter of James Turner, blacksmith there. 

At Woodhouselea, parish of Durrisdear, on the 3d inst. by the Rev. R. Simpson, Sanquhar, Mr Robert 

Forsyth, carpet-weaver, Crawick Mill, to Miss Mary Menzies, dressmaker, Woodhouselea. 

At Ayr, on the 7th instant, by the Rev. Thos. Montgomery, Mr Edward Whigham, merchant, Sanquhar, to 

Miss Jane Brown, straw-bonnet maker, Sanquhar. 

At St. Bride's Church, Liverpool, on the 7th instant, Mr Robert M'Monies, tea-dealer, Cirencester, 

Gloucestershire, to Susan, eldest daughter of Robert Robison, Esq., cattle salesman, Old Swan. 

At St. Luke's Church, Chelsea, London, on the 6th instant, Mr Wm. M'Kune, second son of Mr John M'Kune, 

Kellhead, to Miss Agnes Shannan, Berkhamstead. 

DEATHS 

At High Street, here, on the 12th instant, Mrs Alex. M'Whinnie, aged 72. 

At Lochans Mill, near Stranraer, on the 11th instant, Jane, eldest daughter of the late Mr John Ritchie, 

farmer and miller there - much and justly regretted. 

At Balfern, Kirkinner, by Wigtown, on the 8th inst, Christina M'Clelland, being the fifth and last daughter 

of Robert M'Clelland, Esq., who has died there in less than 18 months. Their average ages may be 

computed at 23 years. 

At Portwilliam, on the 5th instant, Mr Wm. M'Lellan, aged 72; and on the 6th instant, Mr James Goudie, 

late tenant of Killantrae, aged 87. 

At Monreith Village, on the 8th instant, after a short but severe illness, Agnes Donnan, wife of Mr Robert 

Callie, grocer - much and deservedly regretted. 

At Barwinnock, Glasserton, on the 5th instant, Mary Donnan, aged 6 years, daughter of Mr Alex. Donnan. 

At Newton, Twynholm, after a short illness, Mrs Margaret Carson, at an advanced age - much respected. 

At Lochend, parish of Colmonell, on the 3d instant, in the second year of his age, Robert, only son of Mr R. 

Kerr, farmer there. 

At Troqueer Manse, on the 3d instant, the Rev. Wm. Thorburn, minister of the parish of Troqueer, aged 80 

years. The deceased was one of the oldest clergymen of the Established Church of Scotland, having been 

54 years an ordained minister. He was father of the Synod of Dumfries. 

At Thornhill, on the 13th instant, Catherine, only surviving daughter of the Rev. Robert Crawfurd, 

Virginhall, in her thirteenth year. 

At the Manse of Eli, on the 6th instant, Mrs Milligan, sen. 

At Glasgow, on the 4th instant, the Rev. R. M'Larne, Chaplain of the Prisons in the Lower Ward of 

Lanarkshire. 

23 rd April 1846 (Week 17) 

BIRTHS 

On the 19th instant, the wife of Mr David Stalker, gardener, Corswall, Kirkcolm, of a daughter. 

At New York, on the 26th ult., the lady of Stuart C. Maitland, Esq., younger of Dundrennan, of a daughter. 

MARRIAGES 

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At Glasgow, on the 10th inst., by the Rev. Mr Scott, Mr Peter M'Gaw. eldest son of Mr Robt. M'Gaw, joiner, 

High Drumore, to Helen, fifth daughter of Mr Alexander M'Neillie, merchant, Drumore. 

At Clayslap, Glenluce, by the Rev. Mr M'Dowall, Mr Peter Clanachan, to Miss Eliza Rankin. 

At Glasserton, on the 14th instant, William Baillie, Esq., yr. of Polkemmet, M.P., to Mary, eldest daughter of 

Stair H. Stewart, Esq., of Physgill. 

At Langholm, on the 17th instant, by the Rev. W. Watson, Mr Henry Jackson, farmer, Woodhouse, to Miss 

Margaret Little, second daughter of the late Mr James Little, farmer, Tarrasfoot. 

At Newhouse, on the 14th inst., by the Rev. Dr. John M'Farlane, Glasgow, the Rev. Andrew M'Farlane, 

Falkirk, to Elizabeth, daughter of John Marshall, Esq., of Newhouse. 

At St. Andrews, on the 15th instant, by the Very Rev. Principal Haldane, the Rev. Dr. Whitson of 

Crossmichael, to Agnes, youngest daughter of the late William Dick, Esq., Dundee. 

DEATHS 

On the 18th instant, Mrs Jamieson, Kilstay, Kirkmaiden, advanced in years. 

On the 17th instant, Agnes M'Gaw, spouse of James M'Gaw, Esq., Drumore, aged 51 years. 

At Pultadee, parish of New Luce, on the 19th instant, Mr Wm. M'Harg, farmer there, aged 80 years. 

At Balcraig, Glasserton, on the 14th instant, after a lingering illness, borne with Christian fortitude and 

patience, Janet M'Kie, wife of George Campbell, Esq., - highly respected and justly regretted. 

At Mochrum Village, Mochrum, on the 10th instant, Alexander, infant son of Mr George Conchie. 

At Elrig Village, Mochrum, on the 10th inst., James, aged 2 years, youngest son of Peter Montgomery. 

At Creebridge, on the 11th instant, Mrs Ebenezer Macharg, in her 77th year. 

At Dalmellington, on the 17th instant, Mary Wright, wife of Mr James Hewitson, aged 70. 

At Plumdon, near Annan, on the 15th inst., S. James Weir, Esq., formerly one of the magistrates of 

Greenock. 

At Thomas Street, Douglas, Isle of Man, on the 13th inst., Thomas, son of Mr Thomas M'Donald, 

compositor, "National Reformer" Office, aged 1 year and 11 months. 


BIRTHS 

At Whithorn, on the 21st inst., the Lady of the Rev. Thomas Macindoe, of a son. 

At Knockbrex, parish of Borgue, on the 24th inst., Mrs M'Culloch, of a daughter. 

At Murrayton, near Gatehouse, on the 20th inst., Mrs Gardiner, of a still-born daughter. 

At Chirmerie, parish of Colmonell, on the 21st inst., Mrs Carswell, of a daughter. 

At Eonans, parish of Colmonell, on the 17th inst., Mrs Jones, of a son. 

MARRIAGES 

At Wigtown, on the 21st inst., by the Rev. J. Falconer, Mr Alex. M'William, to Miss Mary Wilson. 

At Mullock, Rerwick, on the 21st inst., by the Rev. James Thomson, Mr Robert M'Cartney, farmer, 

Drummore, to Miss Mary Carnochan, niece to John Halliday, Esq., of Mayfield. 

At Clarendon Place, Glasgow, on the 21st curt., by the Rev. Dr Wallace, (uncle of the bride), Edward 

Bickerton, only son of Alderman Edward Evans, of Worcester, to Margaret, youngest daughter of the late 

Peter Fleming, Esq., of Glasgow. 

At St Paul's, Edinburgh, on the 21st inst., by the Rev Thomas Brancker, Dean of Wadham College, Oxford, 

William Hill, son of Sir Thomas Brancker, to Helen Grant, daughter of Donald Stewart, Esq., of Luskintyre, 

Isle of Harris. 

DEATHS 

At Drangouer, parish of New Luce, on the 25th inst., Mr John M'Geoch, farmer there, - much regretted. 

In London, on the 2d inst., Alexander M'Gaw, aged 46 years, eldest son of Alexander M'Gaw, Little 

Lochans. 

At Wigtown, on the 17th inst., Mr Alexander Morrison, surgeon, aged 31 years - deeply regretted. 

At Wigtown, on the 20th inst., Susan Milligan, aged 55. 

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At Wigtown, on the 21st inst., Margt. Black, spinster. 

At Kirkinner Village, on the 22d inst., Jane Dalrymple, aged 40 years, wife of Mr Alex Parker, - much 

regretted. 

At Bogue House, near Newton Stewart, on the 11th inst., aged 33 years, Mr Alex. M'Adam, late of 

Manchester, after a lingering illness. 

At Murrayton, parish of Girthon, on the 20th instant, after a long illness, Mary Galloway, aged 39 years, 

the beloved wife of Mr John Gardiner, farmer there. 

At Bridgestone of Urr, on the 22d inst., Mary Milligan, daughter of the late John Milligan - much regretted. 

At Kirkcudbright, on the 24th inst., Mr James Hornell, grocer - much respected. 

At the Globe Inn, Dumfries, on the 25th inst., Mr John Graham, landlord of the above establishment - 

immortalised as the quondam residence of Burns. 

At Dumfries, on the 15th inst., John Hannah, eldest son of the late John Bryden, Esq., wine merchant 

At Buccleuch Street, Dumfries, on the 18th inst., Miss Jane Young, daughter of Samuel Denholm Young, 

Esq. 

At his house, 122 George Street, Edinburgh, on the 24th inst., Miss Eliza Maitland, eldest daughter of 

Thomas Maitland, Esq., of Dundrennan, member of Parliament for the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright. 

DEATH OF THE EARL OF ERROL - The Earl of Errol, Hereditary Lord High Constable of Scotland, expired 

on the morning of the 19th instant, at the residenc of his son-in-law, Viscount Campden, in Portman 

Square London. His Lordship and family had returned from Paris, about a fortnight since, having gone 

thither about a year ago for the benefit of the Earl's health. The Countess of Erroll, Lord Kilmarnock, 

Viscount and Viscountess Campden, Lady Agnes Duff, Lady Mary Fox, and General and Lady Isabella 

Wemyss were present at the mournful event. The Royal Family sent during the day to make inquiry after 

the state of the Countess of Errol. His Lordship married in 1820, the lady Elizabeth Fitzclarence, daughter 

of his late Majesty King William 1V., and aunt to the Earl of Munster, by whom he has left three daughters 

and one son; by the last whom, Lord Kilmarnock, a lieutenant in the Rifle Brigade, he is succeeded in the 

family honours. The present Earl, who was born in 1823 has been in Canada with his corps for a 

considerable period. 

DEATH OF SIR JOHN SEBRIGHT, BART. - This venerable baronet expired on the 15th inst., at the advanced 

age of seventynine. He was deputy lieutenant for the county of Herts, which he represented from 1806 to 

1834, having previously sat for Bath. His eldest son and successor, Thomas George Saunders Sebright, 

was born in 1802. 

7 th May 1846 (Week 19) 

BIRTHS 

At the Grange House, Edinburgh, on the 28th April, the lady of John Dick Lander, Esq., of Fountainhall, of a 

son. 

Here, at George Street, on the 30th ult. Mrs William Galbraith, of a son. 

Here at Strand Street, on the 3d inst., Mrs H. Mann, of a daughter. 

Here, at Honover Street, on the 6th inst., Mrs William Gibson, of a son. 

At Dalmanoch, parish of Inch, on the 24th ult., Mrs Wm. Drynan, of a daughter. 

At Blairbuy, on the 10th ult, Mrs Gifford, of a daughter. 

At Barr, Penningham, on the 1st instant, Mrs M'Queen, of a son. 

At Culraven, Borgue, on the 26th ult., Mrs Gordon, of a daughter. 

At Castle-Douglas, on Friday last, the wife of Mr Jonathan Edmond, excise-officer, of a son; being the 

fourth child born all on the same day and month - 1st May. 

MARRIAGES 

At St. Mary's, Whitechapel, on the 23d ult., Mr Adam Brown, draper London, to Miss Janet, youngest 

daughter of the late Mr William M'Guffie, Lochhill, Crossmichael. 

At Whytbank, on the 21st ult., by the Rev. Mr Reid, minister of Borgue, Norman Macbeth, Esq., artist, 

Greenock, to Mary, second daughter of the late Robert Walker, Esq., 

At Portwilliam, on the 23d ult., by the Rev. Mr Young, Mr George Milligan, to Miss Jane M'Culloch, and on 

the 27th by the Rev. Wm. Dunlop, Mr Andrew Laverie, to Miss Campbell: also, on the 28th Mr J. M'Master, 

to Miss Agnes Goodwin. 

On the 30th ult., the Rev. Frederick Douglas, rector of Scrayingham, Yorkshire, and third son of Sir 

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Howard Douglas, M.P. for LIverpool, to Christiana Fanshawe, eldest daughter of Sir R. Stopford, Bart. 

DEATHS 

Here, on the morning of the 1st instant, Mr John M'Clean, who for more than forty years discharged the 

duties of Pro-Collector of the customs at this port, with fidelity to the Crown, and with great satisfaction 

to the public. He was 73 years of age, and carried with him the affectionate regard of his brother officers, 

and the respect and esteem of all with whom he had intercourse. 

At Dublin, on the 29th ult., Capt. Thomas Eaglesome, of the brig "Caledonia", of Stranraer. 

At Dinduff, parish of Leswalt, on the 25th ult., Ellen, fourth daughter of Mr Wm Ross, farmer there, aged 

21 years. 

At Merslaught, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 25th ult., Grace Martin, wife of Mr M'Mickan, farmer there, aged 

50 years. 

At Culroy, parish of Old Luce, on the 3d inst., after a severe illness, borne with Christian fortitude and 

patience, Mr Thomas Murchie, in the 83rd year of his age. From the kindness and benevolence of his 

disposition to all around him, he has left a blank in the family circle which time alone can fill up. 

At Craigenholly, parish of Old Luce, on the 2d instant, Mr Fergus Williamson, farmer there, in the 86th 

year of his age - much and justly regretted. 

At Drumore Village, on the 9th instant, Agnes Kelly, wife of James Hannah, aged 41 years. 

At Portlogan, on the 25th ult., Lieut. James Allison, Royal Aberdeenshire Militia, aged 41 years. 

At Kirkchrist, Penningham, on the 5th instant, Mrs Gibson, at the advanced age of 92 years. 

At Balmaclellan, on the 30th April, Mr Robert Patterson, aged 90 years, last surviving son of "Old 

Mortality." 

At Portwilliam, on the 27th ult., Mrs Goudie, relict of the late Mr Goudie, long tenant of Killantrae, aged 81. 

On the 21st ult., in the prime of life, Mr Thomas Walls, tenant of Little Barskeoch, Kells - much lamented. 

At Newton Stewart, on the 29th ult., Mary Russell, at the advanced age of 93 years. 

At Kirkcudbright, on the 30th ult., Miss Elizabeth M'Caul, eldest daughter of the late Samuel M'Caul, Esq., 

Kirkcudbright. 

At English St. Dumfries on the 29th ult., Margaret Bailiff, daughter of Mr C.D. Porteous aged 11 years. 


BIRTHS 

At Kilgrossan, parish of Colmonell, on the 1st instant, Mrs M'Millan, of a son. 

At Maryhill, by Glasgow, on the 6th inst., Mrs Robert Montgomery, of a son. 

At Irongray Manse, on the 8th inst., Mrs Wilson, of a son. 

At the Manse of Lowick, Northumberland, on the 7th inst, the wife of the Rev. Tho. D. Nicholson, of the 

Presbyterian Church, of a daughter. 

MARRIAGES 

At the Independent Chapel, St. Helen's, on the 30th ult., by the Rev. John Edmonds, John Kerr, Esq., banker, 

Stranraer, to Miss Grundy, Duxbury, Chorley, Lancashire. 

At Culmalzie, on the 28th ult., by the Rev. J. Towers, Wigtown, Mr Robert Wright, farmer, Downen, 

Ballantrae, to Miss Mary Davidson. 

At Eyes, parish of Inch, on the 30th ult., by the Rev. Mr Watt, of Stranraer, Mr Wm. Murray, farmer, Creoch, 

to Jane second daughter of the late Mr John Murray, farmer, Doss. 

At St. George's Church, Hanover Square, London, on Wednesday, the 6th inst., by the Hon and Rev. George 

Neville Grenville, the Right Hon. James Stuart Wortley, Judge-Advocate General, and M.P. for Bute, 

youngest son of the late Lord Wharncliffe, to the Hon. Jane Lawley, only daughter of Lord and Lady 

Wenlock. 

DEATHS 

Here, at St. Andrew Street, on the 9th inst., Mr Alex. Hannah, aged 67 years. 

At Clayhole, here, on the 8th inst., very suddenly Margaret Mitchell, aged 22 years - much regretted. 

At Boreland, parish of Glenluce, on the 10th inst, after a lengthened and painful illness, Mr Charles 

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M'Graw. 

At Kiltersan, parish of Kirkowen, on the 1st inst., Mr John M'Gill, farmer there, aged 72 years. 

At Balnehoine, parish of Colmonell, on the 4th instant, George, son of William Greig, in the prime of life, 

after a lingering illness. 

At Palnackie, on the 29th ult., Agnes Wilson, wife of Captain George M'Knight, and youngest daughter of 

the late Captain Thomas Wilson, there. 

At Newport, South Wales, after a short illness, Mr Thomas Bland, much regretted. The deceased was a 

native of Borgue, near Kirkcudbright. 

At Risk of Borgue, on the 6th inst., after a brief illness, aged 63, Mrs Margaret Haining, widow of Mr John 

Edgar, much respected. 

At Glencairn Kirk, on the 4th inst., Jane Burnie, wife of Mr John Dalziel, after long affliction, borne with 

Christian resignation, aged 31 years. 

At Barskimming, Mauchline, on the 9th instant, the venerable Lord Glenlee, at the advanced age of 91. 

At Blacketlees, on the 5th inst., Wm. Pool, Esq. of Blacketlees, by Annan, aged 84. 

21 st May 1846 (Week 21) 

BIRTHS 

At Cairnbrock, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 15th inst., Mrs John Rennie, of twin daughters. The father, who is 

70 years of age, is a great-grandfather. 

At Newcastle Staffordshire, on the 13th inst., the wife of Mr M'Lauchlan, draper and tea-dealer, of a 

daughter. 

At Misterton, on the 1st inst., Mrs Mary Marples, of her seventeenth child in thirteen years. 

MARRIED 

At Glasgow, on the 12th inst., by the Rev. N. M'Leod, D.D. the Rev. William Leitch of Monimail, to Euphenia, 

daughter of the late Geo, Paterson, Esq., of Cunnoqubie. 

DEATHS 

Here, at Castle Stret, on the 17th instant, Mrs Helen M'Water or M'Intyre, in the 81st year of her age. 

At Portsmouth, on the 1st inst., of consumption, John Black, orderly room clerk in the 74th Highlanders, 

aged 34 years, eldest son of the late Mr William Black, Innermessan mills - deeply regretted by all grades. 

At Whithorn, on the 7th inst, Elizabeth, daughter of Mr John Rainey, aged nine years. 

At Gatehouse, on the 16th inst., aged 75 years, Mr S. M'Taggart, tailor - much respected. 

At Glencaird, parish of Minnigaff, on the 13th instant, William Murray, aged 14 years. 

In December last, at St. Helena, of fever, Mr Alexander M'Conochie, ship carpenter, son of Mr Hugh 

M'Conochie, Barrhill, near Gatehouse - deeply regretted. 

At Dalbeattie, on the 12th inst., aged 60, Mr R. Hair, foreman in the Upper Saw Mill there. 

At Dalry, Kircudbrightshire, on the 8th inst., Mr W. M'Lellan, postmaster there. 


BIRTHS 

Here, at Quay Head, on the 20th inst., the wife of Mr Alex Wilson, innkeeper, of a daughter. 

Here, at Church Street, on the 21st inst., Mrs Alex. Sinclair, of a daughter. 

Here, at Sun Street, on the 26th inst., Mrs William Barr, of a daughter. 

At Low Ardwell, Stoneykirk, on the 21st inst., Mrs Peter M'Culloch, of a son. 

At Kirkmabrick, Stoneykirk, on the 21st inst., Mrs John Keand, of a son. 

At South Ardwell, Stoneykirk, on the 21st inst., Mrs Francis Kelly of a son. 

At Dumfries, on the 23rd instant, Mrs Cameron, wife of the Rev. James Cameron, of a son. 

At Crawickbridge, by Sanquhar, on the 18th instant, Catherin Person, wife of Wm. Halliday, carpetweaver, 

Crawick Mill, of three children - two daughters and a son; they, along with the mother, are all 

alive and doing well. 

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MARRIAGES 

At Newark, United States, on the 30th April last, by the Rev. Dr. Scott, Mr James Kelvie, of the firm of 

Nichols & Kelvie, Lansingburgh, New York, to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr Joseph Robinson, late of 

Laurieston, Stewartry of Kirkcudbright. 

DEATHS 

Here, at Fisher Street, on the 25th instant, Jane Thompson, wife of John Gibson, carter. 

Here, at St. Andrew Street, on the 25th inst., John O'Connel, aged 78 years. 

At 2, Norfolk Court, Norfolk Street, Laurieston, Glasgow, on the 24th inst., Mrs Alexander Shennan, 

daughter of Mr William Buchanan, Stranraer. 

At Waulkmill Cottage, parish of Colmonell, on the 19th inst., Agnes, youngest daughter of Mr John Dick, 

aged one year and nine months. 

At Cossies, near Ballantrae, on the 22d inst., Mr Robert Reed, in his 73d year. - Friends are respectfully 

requested to accept this intimation. 

On Sabbath morning, 10th inst., Robert Hill, Esq., writer, aged fifty-four, long known in Stirling as one of 

its most respectable inhabitants, and most extensively employed legal practitioners. 

4 th June 1846 (Week 23) 

BIRTHS 

At Stenhouse, parish of Sorbie, on the 23d ult., Mrs Cumming, of a son. 

At Garliestown, on the 30th ult., Mrs Robb, of a daughter. 

At Lochend, parish of Colmonell, on the 25th ult., Robert Kerr, of a son. 

At Newyards, Maybole, on the 30th ult., Mrs Matthews, of a son. 

At Castledykes, on the 24th ult., the lady of John B. Hepburn, Esq., of a son. 

MARRIAGES 

At Stranraer, on the 26th ult., by the Rev. Mr Muir, Roman Catholic Priest, Mr Bernard Cogan, Kirlauchlin, 

to Miss Mary Muirhead, Portree. 

At Leswalt, on Tuesday last, the 2d inst., by the Rev. Mr Bennet, Ann, second daughter of Mr James 

Blackstock, Cairnbie, Kirkcolm, to Mr Peter Maitland. The age of the bridegroom is exactly double that of 

the bride's. 

At Ringuinea, Stoneykirk, on the 1st inst., by the Rev. J. Campbell, Mr Drynan, Finnart, to Agnes, eldest 

daughter of Mr James M'Clellan, farmer, Ringuinea. 

At Newton Stewart, on the 2d inst., by the Rev. Samuel Richardson, Mr Adam M'Morran, gardener, 

Glasserton, to Agnes, second daughter of the late Mr James Heuds, tanner. 

At Knowe Village, on the 2d inst., by the Rev. Mr Goold, Newton Stewart, James, eldest son of Mr James 

Stroyan, Philbaines, to Grace, eldest dughter of Mr Jas. Ross, late of Shalloch of Tilt. 

At Barrhill, on the 3d inst., by the Rev. Mr Blair, Mr James Cumming, to Agnes M'Math. 

DEATHS 

Here, at George Street, on the 22d ult., Jessie Douglas, eldest daughter of Mr John M'Dowall, cabinetmaker 

At Airdrie, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 30th ult., Mr Peter Shirry, aged 69 years. 

At Kildonnan, Stoneykirk, on the 27th ult., Mrs Wm. Drynan, farmer, advanced in years. 

At Gatehouse, on the 26th ult., after a short illness, Mr Samuel M'Taggart, aged 68 years - a confidential 

operative in the factory there. 

At Glasgow, on the 24th ult., John Lang, Esq., Dean of the Faculty of Procurators. 

At Wigan, on Friday morning last, at one o'clock, after 12 hours illness, John Shaw, aged 80 years. He was 

a native of Minnigaff. And just 36 hours afterwards, after a long illness, his only child, Alexander Shaw, 

surgeon, aged 40 years. The aged mother and daughter in law are thus left widows. They all lived 

together, and they will be buried together in one grave in St. Paul's chapel. 

At Dumfries, on the 24th ult., after a long illness. John M'Monnies, aged 27 years, son of Mr Robert 

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M'Monnies, in Chaple, parish of Tongland. 

At Dumfries, on the 2d inst., Margaret Hutton, spouse of Mr Samuel Blaind, shipowner. 


BIRTHS 

Here, at Bridge Street, on the 9th last, Mrs James Irvine, of a daughter. 

At Wigtown, on the 27t ult., Mrs John Graham, of a daughter. 

At Irving Street, Dumfries, on the 3d inst., Mrs Wm. Broun, of a daughter. 

MARRIAGES 

Here, at Prince's Street, on the 4th inst., by the Rev. George Charles, Mr Moses M'Creadie, grocer, to Miss 

Elizabeth M'Clymont. 

At Lochans, by Stranraer, on the 9th inst. by the Rev. Mr Simpson, Mr Burnie, farmer, Philbae, parish of 

Kirkmabreck, to Miss Jane Douglas, Bladnoch Bridge. 

At Ballantrae, on the 9th inst., by the Rev. J. Porteous, of the Free Church, Ballantrae, Mr John M'Kelvie, in 

Ballamere, to Agnes Blain, daughter of the late James Blain, Colmonell. 

At Park, Stirlingshire, on the 4th instant, by the Rev. Gearge Almond, of St Mary's Episcopal Chapel, 

Glasgow, David Stewart, Esq., formerly of Linna, to Helen, daughter of the late Robert Govane, Esq., of Park 

of Drumquhassle. 

At Amisfield Place, Kilmarnock, on the 2d inst., by the Rev. Dr Struthers, Glasgow, the Rev. William 

Ramage, minister of the Relief Church, Kilmarnock, to Catherine, eldest daughter of Hugh Craig, Esq., 

At Ingliston of Borgue, on the 5th inst., by the Rev. Samuel Smith, of the Free Church, Mr Alex. Gordon, to 

Miss Elizabeth Maxwell. 

At Langholm, by the Rev. Wm Watson, Mr Walter Howatson, shoemaker, to Miss Helen Murray, eldest 

daughter of Mr John Murray, hosier there. 

DEATHS 

At the Manse of Kirkpatrick Durham, on the 2d inst., Janet, second daughter of the Rev. George Greig - 


At the United Secession Manse, Minnyhive, on the 4th curt, Elizabeth, second daughter of the late Mr 

James Muirhead there. 

At Burnbraes, Moffat, on the 2d inst., Mary Bushby, wife of Mr Henry Bowes. 

At Dalbeattie, on the 29th ult., Jessie Caven, aged 47 years, daughter of the late Mr J. Caven, farmer, Snade, 

parish of Glencairn, and wife of Mr Samuel Kirkpatrick, merchant, Dalbeattie. 

At Dumfries, on the 1st inst., Mrs Charteris, late of Amisfield - At Dumfries, on the 1st inst., Mrs Mary 

Fergusson, wife of Mr William Smith, perfumer, Town Treasurer. 

At New Langholm, on the 1st inst., Agnes Oliver, aged 20 years; and at Langholm, on the 8th inst, 

Catherine Calvert, spouse of Mr John Bell, merchant. 


BIRTHS 

At Blair House, Dalry, on the 11th inst., the lady of Captain Blair, R.N., of Blair, of a daughter. 

At Craigton, on the 5th inst., Mrs Henry Dunlop, of a son. 

MARRIAGES 

Here, at Princess Street, on the 4th inst., by the Rev. J. R. Duncan, Free Church, Moses M'Cready, grocer, to 

Margaret M'Clymont. 

At Riggheads, Torthorwald, on the 2d inst., by the Rev. J. R. Duncan, the Rev. William Mungall Simpson, 

Stranraer, to Helen, youngest daughter of James Nicholson, Esq., farmer, Riggheads. 

On the 8th inst., by the Rev. W. Williamson, of Kirkmaiden, Mr Sandy M'Guffie, mariner, Drumore, to Mary, 

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daughter of Mr Drennan, grieve to Peter M'Lean, Esq., Mull of Galloway. 

On the 11th inst., by the Rev. W. Williamson, Mr P. Smith, Inshanks, to Elizabeth, daughter of the late 

David Melwain of Kilstey. 

On the 15th inst., by the Rev. Mr Lamb, of the Free Church, Kirkmaiden, Mr William M'Guffie, High 

Curghie, to Jean, daughter of the late Wm. Wilson, Portnessock. 

On the 16th inst., by the Rev. W Williamson, Mr Alexander, eldest son of Wm. M'Douall, farmer, 

Barncorkrie, to Margaret, youngest daughter of Mr Robert M'Gaw, joiner, High Drumore. 

At Twynholm Village, on the 12th inst., by the Rev. John Gordon, Mr William Sproat, carrier, to Miss Mary 

Waugh. 

At Mindork, parish of Kirkowen, on the 15th inst., by the Rev. J. Thomson, Mr Peter M'Dowall to Margaret, 

eldest daughter of Mr M'Kie, farmer, Mindork. 

At Kirkowen, on the 1st inst., by the Rev. J. Thomson, Mr Thomas M'Lellan, shoemaker, to Miss Jane 

Cameron. And on the 5th inst., by the Rev. J. Thomson, Mr James Court, to Miss Agnes M'Kean. 

M'Lellan, shoemaker, to Miss Jane Cameron. And on the 5th inst., by the Rev. J. Thomson, Mr James At her 

father's house, Dumfries, on the 15th inst., by the Rev. W.R. Duncan, curate of Barrewford, Lancashire, Mr 

Patrick Sandeman, Edinburgh, to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Miles Leighton, Esq. 

At Langholm, on Sabbath the 14th instant, by the Rev. W.B. Shaw, Mr James Bell, plasterer, to Jane, third 

daughter of Mr Matthew Borthwick, spinner there. 

DEATHS 

Here, at George Street, on the 14th inst., in the 66th year of his age, William Black, Esq., J.P. 

At the King's Arms Inn, here, on the 15th inst., Jessie, aged 16 months, daughter of Mr Findlay, vintner. 

On the 8th inst., John Kerr, son of Captain James Annan of Drumore, aged 3 years and 8 months. 

At Waulkmill, Leswalt, on the 17th inst., Mr John M'Gill. 

At Newton Stewart, on the 5th inst., Mary Bell, relict of James Bell, miller, Hoch Mill. 

At Montego Bay, Jamaica, on the 24th April, Georgina, daughter of the late Robert Dewar, Esq., and wife of 

the Rev. James Denniston. 

At Whithorn, on the 13th inst., Mrs James Lawson, at the advanced age of 89 years - much respected. 

At Sorbie, on the 6th inst., Miss Janet Black at an advanced age - much respected. 

At Dykenook, Haugh of Urr, on the 1st inst., aged 95 years, Isabella Sproat, relict of John Johnston. 

At Skeldon, on the 8th inst., Sir Alexander M. Cunninghame, Bart., of Corsehill. 

At Braehead, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, on the 5th inst., the Rev. James Stewart, of the Free South Church, 

Aberdeen, and formerly of Wallacetown, Ayr. 

At Charlotte Street, Ayr, on the 11th inst., Henry Cowan, Esq., aged 97 years. 


BIRTHS 

Here, at Sun Street, on the 18th inst., Mrs John Boyle, of a son. 

At Content Street, Wallacetown, Ayr, on the 22d inst., the wife of Mr A. Martin, compositor, of a son. 

At Wigtown, on the 22d inst., the lady of the Rev. J. Towers, of a daughter. 

At Kelton manse, on the 13th instant, the lady of John Dunlop, M.D., Royal Navy, of a daughter. 

MARRIAGES 

At Stoneykirk Road, Stranraer, on the 22d instant, by the Rev. Robert Hogarth, Mr John Moore, 

shoemaker, to Miss Sarah Irvine. 

At Mark on Mark, parish of Barr, on the 19th instant, by the Rev. E.B. Wallace, Andrew, fourth son of Mr 

W. Gregg, farmer, Balnyholne, parish of Colmonell, to Isabella, eldest daughter of John M'Ilwraith, Esq., 

At Farden on Ligg, on the 19th instant, by the Rev. Mr Galloway, of the Free Church, parish of Colmonell, 

Thomas, sixth son of Mr David M'Millan, Bents, to Jean, second daughter of Mr Gilbert Milroy, farmer 

there. 

At Glenluce, on the 16th inst, by the Rev. J. M'Dowall, Mr William Porter, to Mary Woods. 

At Newton-Stewart, on the 10th instant, by the Rev. Samuel Richardson, Mr Samuel M'Murrie, mason, to 

Miss Margaret M'Tear. 

At Colmonell, on the 15th inst., Mr Andrew M'Garvie, farmer, Ballochmurrie, to Miss Jean Irvine, 

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Knockdolian. 

At George Street, Edinburgh, on the 16th instant, by the Rev. John Milroy, minister of Ballantrae, Henry D. 

Fergusson, Esq., W.S., son of the late Sir James Fergusson of Kirkerran, Bart., and of the right Hon. Lady 

Henrietta Fergusson, to Anna, daughter of Robert Nasmyth, Esq., F.R.C.S. 

At Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, on the 17th instant, by the Rev. Dr Gordon, the Rev. John Mackail, minister 

of the Free Church, Calcutta, to Louisa Irving, daughter of A. R. Carson, LL.D. 

DEATHS 

At Gallahill, near Stranraer, on the 21st inst., Mr Pete Adair, farmer there. 

At Kirkcolm, by Stranraer, on the 17th instant, Mr Peter Stewart, blacksmith, aged 36 years - much 

regretted. 

At Castle of Park, Glenluce, on the 20th inst., of fever, Helen Clave, aged 19. 

At Glenluce, on the 20th instant, of consumption, Janet Skimming, aged 19. 

At Kildonnan, on the 15th instant, Gilbert M'Neillie, late of Langarn, New Luce, advanced in life. 

At Barrhill, on the 16th instant, the infant son of Mr A. M'Millan, shoemaker, there. 

At Broomfield Bank, Glencairn, on the 10th inst., Miss Jane Corson, second daughter of the late John 

Corson, Esq., of Dalquhat. 

At Wigtown, on the 22d inst., David Robson, mason. 

At Newton Stewart, on the 17th instant, Mrs Bell, relict of Mr Jas. Bell, farmer, Carnshaw, far advanced in 

years. 

On Tuesday, the 28th day of April last, on "Plantation Friendship" Demarara River, Elizabeth, the beloved 

wife of Archibald Livingston, Esq., Manager - after a short but severe illness, borne with great fortitude 

and Christian resignation - much and deeply regretted by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. 

2 nd July 1846 (Week 27) 

BIRTHS 

At Montgomery Street, Girvan, on the 22d ult., the wife of the Rev. David Sim, of a son. 

At Dailly Mill, on the 22d ult., Mrs Robert Melville, of a son. 

At Edinburgh, on the 23d ult., the Lady Jane Johnstone Douglas, of a son. 

At Kirkchrist, Kirkcudbright, on the 22d ult., the lady of George Stewart, Esq., of a son. 

MARRIAGES 

At Neptune Street, here, on the 29th ult., by the Rev. G. Charles, of the Free Church, Mr John Morrison, 

joiner, to Miss Jane Hodge. 

At Barrhill, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 26th ult., by the Rev. Robert M'Neil, of the Free Church, Mr John 

Fairlie, builder, Glasgow, to Miss Elizabeth, third daughter of Mr Robert Kelly, farmer, Barrhill. 

At Auchleach, Stoneykirk, on the 25th ult., by the Rev. J. Campbell, John Henry, to Ann, youngest daughter 

of Nicholas Dines. 

At Colmonell, on the 26th ultimo, by the Rev. James Porteous, Free Church, Ballantrae, Mr James Agnew 

Cerlocke, to Annie, fourth daughter of the late Mr Gilbert M'Whirter. 

At Blackfriar's Street, Glasgow, on the 24th ult., by the Rev. Andrew Thomas of the United Secession 

Church, Lincoln, Mr Thomas Shaw, foreman to Mr Kelt, tailor and clothier, Jamaica Street, 

Glasgow, to Miss Catherine, youngest daughter of Mr Thomas, Glasgow. 

At Galloway House, on the 8th ult., by the Rev. Mr Sloan, Mr George Hurg, architect and builder, to Miss 

Jean May. 

At Kelton, on the 22d ult., by the Rev. S. Cowan, Mr Alex. M'Kinna, shoemaker, formerly of Newton- 

Stewart, to Miss Margaret M'George. 

At Kirkgunzeon Manse, on the 23d ult., James Dickson, Esq., Glasgow, to Ann, eldest daughter of the Rev. 

John Crocket. 

DEATHS 

At Port-William, on the 23d ult., aged ten months, Samuel, youngest son of Mr Samuel Black. 

At Gatehouse, on the 28th ult., after a long illness, aged 43 years, William Walker, shoemaker there. 

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At Moormains, Mochrum, on the 17th ult., Mrs Murray, aged 60 years. 

At Culraven, Borgue on the 26th ult., after a brief illness, Penelope Janet, infant daughter of Mr Thomas 

Gordon, farmer there. 

At Exeter, Connecticut, on the 21st May, Mr Nathan Thomson, aged 42. The deceased was a native of 

Gelston, Kirkcudbrightshire. 

At the Lodge Farm, near Castle-Douglas, on the 25th ult., after a long illness, Mrs Gray, widow of Mr Adam 

Gray, much regretted. 

At Priestbury, Cheshire, on the 20th ult., aged 42 years, Mr Alexander Grierson of Manchester, third son of 

the late Mr William Grierson of Dalbeattie. 

9 th July 1846 (Week 28) 

BIRTHS 

Here, at London Road, on the 3th inst., the wife of Dr Robert Mackie, of a son. 

Here at Cannongate, on the 7th inst., the wife of Mr David Gibson, mason, of a son. 

At Logan, on the 25th ult., Mrs Thomas M'Clure, of a son. 

At Wigtown, on the 2d inst., Mrs Biggam, Commercial Inn, of a son. 

At Poundland, Colmonell, on the 30th ult., Mrs Charles Kerr, of a daughter. 

At Corsock Mains, on the 28th ult., the wife of William Arthur, Esq., of a son. 

At Kirkpatrick-Durham, on the 30th ult., the lady of Robert Allan, Esq., surgeon, of a son. 

At Maybole, on the 5th inst., Mrs John Brown, of a daughter. 

At Kilwinning Manse, the lady of J. Dunlop, Esq., R.N., of a daughter. 

MARRIAGES 

At Stewarton, Kirkcolm, on the 2d instant, Mr Robert Loggie, mariner, to Mary, only daughter of Mr Hugh 

M'Gown, Stewarton. 

At Wigtown, on the 6th inst., Mr G. Fulton, veterinary surgeon, to Miss May Wyllie. 

At Wigtown, on the 7th inst, Mr Alex. Kennedy, to Miss Ann M'William. 

At Enoch, near Girvan, on the 30th ult., Mr D. K. Walker of Partick Academy, Glasgow, to Miss Mary 

Lindsay Lyle, daughter of the late Thomas Lyle, Esq., Girvan. 

At Girvan, on the 30th ult., by the Rev. David Sime, Mr William Howie, baker, to Mrs Smith. 

At Low Borgue, on the 29th ult., by the Rev. William Reid, Mr James Kinna, to Miss Elizabeth Edgar. 

DEATHS 

Here, on the 7th inst., the wife of Mr John Haswell, boot and shoemaker, after a protracted illness, borne 

with Christian patience and resignation. 

At Stewarton, Kirkcolm, on the 6th inst., Mary Agnew, eldest daughter of the late Mr Niven Agnew, West 

Balskallock, aged 62. 

At Cairnryan, on the 28th ult., Mr Thos. M'Master, late coast guard, aged 78 years. 

At Quarrelwood Manse, Kirkmahoe, on the 1st inst., James, youngest son of the late Rev. David Hogg. 

At Kirkcudbright, on the 2d ult., John Paul, Esq. 

At Kirkcudbright on the 27th ult., aged 71, Mr Samuel Rae, meal and flour-dealer, deeply regretted by his 

family and numerous friends. 

At Kirkcudbright, on the 26th ultimo, Barbara Sloan, relict of John Grierson, Esq. 

At Bridge Street, Girvan, on the 25th ult., Mr William Weir, flesher. 

At Harbour Street, Girvan on the 26th ult., Janet Grange, relict of the late Mr James Clocher, miller. 

At Ladyburn Cottage, Kilkerran, on the 5th curt., Isabella Richard, aged 36, wife of Mr Thos. Kirkland, 

gardener. 

At Cardoness cottage, parish of Anwoth on the 20th ult., aged 94 years, after only a few hours' illness, 

Agnes Patterson, spouse of John Cowan, who is in the 98th year of his age, and was able to attend his 

wife's funeral, and at the interment laid her head in the grave. The couple had lived as man and wife 

together for the long period of 70 years. The old man is still in the enjoyment of good health and mental 

capacity, and frequently walks into Gatehouse, a distance of more than three miles. 

At Arkland, parish of Anwoth, on the 21st ult., aged 18 years, Janet Douglas, eldest daughter of Mr Peter 

Kelly, farmer, Arkland. 

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At Paris, at the advanced age of ninety two, Dr. Grandison, eminent for his successful researches on the 

nervous system. 

At Dalmellington, on the 27th ultimo, Jean Paterson, relict of the late Mr William M'Latchie, Pennyarthur. 

At Whithorn, on the 1st inst., Agnes, second daughter of Mr Wm. M'Kelvie, draper, aged 19 years. 

At Mains, near New Galloway, on Saturday the 29th ultimo, Mr Robert Cannon (late of Newfield of 

Balmaclellan), aged 85 years. 

At Goulburn, New South Wales, on the 6th of February, Mr John W. Buchanan, son of John Buchanan, Esq., 

Mount Park, Greenock. 


BIRTHS 

At Glenluce, on the 10th instant, Mrs And. M'Dowall, tailor, of a son. 

MARRIAGES 

At Leffen, on the 10th inst., by the Rev. B. Laing, Colmonell, Mr William M'Gowan, Whitlets, Ayr, to Jean, 

second daughter of the late Gilbert M'Whirter, Colmonell. 

At Knowe, Penningham, on the 7th inst., by the Rev. Mr Richardson, Mr James M'Muldroch, farmer, Beoch, 

to Mary, third daughter of Wm. M'Nairn, Esq., Knowe. 

DEATHS 

Here, at George Street, on the 12th inst., Jane Douglas, infant daughter of Mr T. M'Caig, of the British Lin. 

Bank. 

Here, at Charlotte Street, on the 12th inst., Mr Thomas Lindsay, baker, aged 56 years. 

At Clayhole, here, on the 15th instant, John, son of Mr Wallace, shoemaker, aged four years and six 

months. 

At Spirrey Meadow, on the 16th inst., Jean Agnew, wife of Mr William M'Master. 

At Waterside, parish of Glenluce, on the 11th inst., Mr Andrew M'Quaker, aged 83 years. 

At Auchnotteroch, Leswalt, on the 14th instant, Agnes Jeffrey, in the 87th year of her age, much respected. 

At Stewarton, Kirkcolm, on the 11th inst., Archibald M'Dowall, fisher, aged 51 years. 

At West Balskalloch, Kirkcolm, on the 6th inst., Mary Agnew, aged 62 years. 

On Monday, the 13th inst., after a severe affliction, borne with Christian resignation and fortitude, aged 58 

years, Mr W. Kerr of Frederick Street, Harper's Hill, Birmingham. 

At Newton Stewart, on the 3d inst., suddenly, Elizabeth, daughter of the late Alex. M'Murray, joiner. 

At Corsbie, Newton Stewart, on the 2d inst., Margaret, infant daughter of Mr Jas. Milligan. 

At Chapelheron, parish of Whithorn, on the 5th inst., William, youngest son of Mr M'Connel, farmer, aged 

3 years; and, on the same day Mrs Fullarton, late of Barsalloch, aged 79 years. 

At Meadowbanks, New Galloway, on the 4th inst., aged 47, Mrs Mary Hobbs, relict of Lieutenant Colonel 

John Hobbs, R.E. and eldest daughter of the late Rev. John Garlies Maitland of Fairgirth, Minister of 

Minnigaff. 

23 rd July 1846 (Week 30) 

BIRTHS 

In Grosvenor Squre, London, on the 10th instant, the Countess of Galloway, of a daughter. 

At Kilpatrick, parish of Girvan, on the 8th inst., Mrs Gilbert M'Millan, of a daughter. 

At Cornlea, parish of Colmonell, on the 8th inst., Mrs Thomas M'Clery, of a daughter. 

At 25, Heriot Row, Edinburgh, on the 14th inst, Mrs Stodart Macdonald, of a son. 

At Balnab, parish of Whithorn, on the 14th inst., Mrs John Stewart, of a son. 

MARRIAGES 

At Burton, on the 3d inst., the Rev. James Porteous, minister of the Free Church, Ballantrae, to Margaret, 

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eldest daughter of Hugh Lockhart, Esq., Puddington Hall, Cheshire. 

At Port-William, by the Rev. Wm. Dunlop, Mr Hiddlestones, farmer, Lockerby, to Miss Dickson. 

DEATHS 

At his house, in Castle Street, Dumfries, on the 15th inst., Alexander Robson, Esq., surgeon. 

At Shakspere Street, Dumfries, on Saturday last, Mr Thomas Minto, driver of the Portpatrick Mail - much 

regretted. 

At Kirkcudbright on the 14th inst., Jane Bryce, relict of the late Mr Thomas Bryce, mariner, at the 

advanced age of 83 years. 

At Eldrig Village, Mochrum, on the 11th inst., Mrs William Finlay, aged 52 years. 


BIRTHS 

At Glenluce, on the 26th inst., Mrs James M'Caw, of a son. 

In the parish of Lochmaben, on the 4th inst., Mrs Crichton, at Spedlings, of a daughter - On the 9th Mrs 

John Lawson, Templand Village, of a daughter - And on the 20th inst., Mrs William Lawson, Templand 

Village, of a son. What is not a little remarkable, the three mothers are sisters, two of the fathers are 

brothers, and the three children were baptised by the minister of Lochmaben on the same day. 

MARRIAGES 

At Bridekirk Bridge, near Annan, on the 23d inst., by the Rev. Mr M'Kenzie, Free Church minister, Mr Wm. 

Platoff, cloger, Langholm, to Miss Mary Ann Crichton, there. 

At Nethertown, Irongray, on the 21st inst., by the Rev. David Bayne of the United Secession Church, Urr, 

Joseph Craig, Esq., Threecrofts, to Miss Janet Brown. 

At Dundrennan Village, Rerwick, by Kirkcudbright, on the 7th ult., by the Rev. James Thomson, Mr 

Thomas Edgar, schoolmaster there, to Miss Margaret Carter, third daughter of the late Mr Andrew Carter, 

late schoolmaster there. 

At Auchleeks House, Blair Athol, on the 23d instant, Captain Maxwell Hyslop of the Bengal army, to Mary, 

third daughter of Robert Robertson, Esq., of Auchleeks, and of Membland Hall in the county of Devon. 

At Gogo Vale, Largs, on the 15th instant, by the Rev. David B. Doule, William Jones, Esq., Lamloch, 

Kirkcudbright, to Jessie, second daughter of the late J. M'Crone, Esq., of Rock Villa, Isle of Man. 

At Dounieston, Dalmellington, on the 17th inst., by the Rev. Mr Barclay, Mr Andrew Campbell, to Janet, 

youngest daughter of Mr Stewart, farmer. 

DEATHS 

At Charlotte Street, Stranraer, on the 28th inst., after a painful and protracted illness, borne with the 

utmost Christian resignation, in the 48th year of her age, Helenora M'Colm, wife of Captain David 

Kennedy - much and justly regretted. 

At Stewarton, Kirkcolm, on the 26th inst., Mary, aged 33 years, youngest daughter of Mr Daniel M'Cartney, 

ship master. 

At Glenluce, on the 24th inst., Miss Margaret M'William, aged 33. 

At his brother's house, Dumfries, on the 23d instant, in the prime of life, Charles Grey Smyth, Esquire, 

writer, Kirkcudbright. 

At Nunholm Cottage, Dumfries, on the 17th current, Major William M'Kie, of the Hon. East India 

Company's Service. 

At Castlesod, near Kirkcudbright, on Friday last, Mrs Agnes Nairn, wife of Mr John Geddes – much 

regretted. 

At Kirkcudbright, Mrs Mary Keir, wife of Mr William M'Kinnell, grocer, &c, who is much regretted by her 

family and numerous friends. 

At Langholm, on the 20th inst., Mr John Byers, eldest son of Mr Andrew Byers, woollen manufacturer 

there, after a protracted illness, borne with calmness and resignation. 

DEATH OF SIR ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL, BART. - 

We have to record the decease of the above Baronet, who expired at Garsenbe, on Thursday, at the 

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advanced age of 77 years. The deceased was son of the first Baronet, the Lord President of the council of 

Session, better known as Lord Succoth. He is succeeded in the baronetcy and family estates in 

Dumbartonshire by his eldest son, now Sir John Campbell, born in 1798. 

6 th August 1846 (Week 32) 

BIRTHS 

At High Street, here, on the 5th instant, the wife of Mr Thomas M'Carlie, spirit dealer, of a son. 

At Culreoch, parish of Inch, on the 2d inst., the wife of Mr Alexander Wylie, farmer, of a son. 

At Wigtown, on the 2d inst., Mrs John Beddie, of a daughter. 

At Bruntsfield House, on the 25th ultimo, Mrs George Hope Johnstone, of a son. 

MARRIAGES 

At High Salchrie, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 4 th inst., Mr Thomas A. Robertson, to Miss Janet Brown, 

daughter of Mr John Brown, North Park, Kirkcolm. 

At Bladnoch Bridge, on the 4th inst., by the Rev. J. Towers, Mr Wm. Anderson, to Miss Matilda Anderson. 

At Girvan, on the 29th ult., by the Rev. Alex. Duncan, Glasgow, the Rev. Robt. D. Duncan, Dundee, to 

Margaret, daughter of Mr Elder of the Customs, Girvan. 

At Rosebank Villa, on the 28th ult., by the Rev. Dr. Auld, William Walker, Esq., Bellsbank, to Barbara, eldest 

daughter of James Petticrew Wilson, Esq., of Polquhairn. 

At Carhowe, Twynholm, on the 29th ult., by the Rev. John Gordon, Mr John Murray, to Miss Mary Harries. 

DEATHS 

At Stewarton, Kirkcolm, on the 1st instant, Margaret Paterson, wife of Mr Alex. Cook, tailor. 

At Brown Street, Glasgow, on the 26th July, after three days illness, Alexander M'Culloch, son of Mr David 

M'Culloch, mason, Clachan, Kirkcolm. 

At High Currochtree, parish of Kirkmaiden, on the 27th ultimo, Margaret M'Culloch, spouse of Mr James 

M'Crackan, aged 74 years. 

At High Curghie, on the 25th ult., the wife of James Hannay, aged 66 years. 

At Hamilton Street, Girvan, on the 30th ult., Marion Walker, wife of Mr James Milligan, Barr. 

At Plunton Mains, Borgue, on the 28th ultimo, after a lingering illness, in her 16th year, Miss Wilhelmina 

Gordon, grand-daughter to Mr Allan M'Ewen, much regretted by her relatives and friends. 

At Lynn Bank Cottage, Kirkcudbright, on the 25th ult., William Dalgliesh, Esq., for many years Rector of 

the Academy, Annan. 

At Lendalfoot, on the 27th ult., Mrs Crawford, wife of the late Mr Kennedy Crawford, innkeeper, aged 76 

years. 

At his father's house, Dumfries, on the 21st ultimo, Charles, only son of Mr Wm. M'Gowan, architect. The 

deceased was a youth of remarkable promise, and greatly beloved by all who knew him for his talents, 

tireless industry, and sterling moral worth. 


BIRTHS 

At Maxwelltown, on the 6th inst., Mrs George Hair, of a daughter. 

At Glasgow, on the 8th instant, Mrs Wm. M'Kim, of a daughter. 

MARRIAGES 

At Stranraer, on the 10th inst., by the Rev. Mr Smellie, Mr A. M'Master, merchant, Wigtown, to Miss 

Helenora, eldest daughter of the late Mr Wm. M'Gowan, Stranraer. 

At Glasgow, on the 3d inst., by the Rev. J.F.S. Gordon of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Sir Hew Craufurd 

Pollock of Upper Pollock, Bart., to Miss Elizabeth Oswald Dunlop. 

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DEATHS 

At Isle of Whithorn, on the 29th ult., aged 19, Charles, youngest son of Mr Archibald Livingstone, her 

Majesty's Customs, after a long and severe illness, which he bore with Christian meekness. Deceased was 

a young man of much promise, and his premature loss is deeply regretted by all. 

At Plunton Mains, Borgue, on the 28th utimo, Miss William B. I. Gordon, in her 16th year, daughter of the 

late Wm. B.I. Gordon, Esq., Provost of Kirkcudbright, much and deeply regretted by many friends and 

relatives. 

At Hill Cottage, Gatehouse, on the 5th instant, Jane Mary, infant daughter of Mr Thomas Campbell, grocer, 

there. 

At Gatehouse, on the 5th inst, in infancy, John William, son of John Morton, tenter, Corton Mill, there. 

At Almalda Hill, Hamilton, on the 5th inst., the Rev. Alexander Gibson, minister of Balmaghie. 

At Castle-Douglas, on the 25th ultimo, Mrs M'Millan, wife of the late Mr Wm. M'Millan, merchant - 

respected. 

At Whithorn, on the 3d inst., Sergeant John Wallace, aged 63, one of the few surviving veterans of 

Waterloo. A brave soldier, and an honest man, and highly respected by all who knew him. 


BIRTHS 

At High Curghie, Kirkmaiden, on the 12th instant, Mrs M'Bryde, of a daughter. 

At Kirkbride, Kirkcolm, on the 15th instant, Mrs Chas. M'Cubbin, of a daughter. 

At Stewarton, Kirkcolm, on the 18th inst., Mrs Hamilton, of a daughter. 

At Garliestown, on the 10th curt., Mrs Paton, of a daughter; and on the 11th Mrs Capt. Wilde, of a son. 

At Castle Douglas, on the 14th inst., the wife of James Mure, Esq., writer there, of a daughter. 

At Annan, on the 6th inst., Mrs Brand, of a son. 

At Clifton, Statton Island, New York, on the 27th July, Mrs Robert L. Maitland, of a son. 

MARRIAGES 

At North Auchleach, Kirkcolm, on the 17th inst., by the Rev. R. Hyslop, Mr Wm. Hamilton, to Miss Christian 

M'Donald. 

At Portwilliam, on the 4th inst., by the Rev. Mr Young, Mr Wm. Marshall, to Miss Margaret Neil. 

At Portwilliam, on the 6th inst., by the Rev. Mr Dunlop, Mr Peter M'Master, joiner, to Miss Janet, eldest 

daughter of Capt. James M'Culloch, of The "Thistle". 

At Tongland Manse, on the 13th curt., by the Rev. Dugald S. Williamson, David Logan, Esq., Blackfield 

House, Lancashire, to Miss Barbara Brown. 

At Tinwald Shaws, on the 6th inst., by the Rev. Hugh Dobie, Kirkmichael, the Rev. James Caesar, assistant 

minister, Kinglassie, Fifeshire, to Jannette, only daughter of Mr Wilkin, Tinwald Shaws. 

DEATHS 

At Princes Street, here, on the 18th inst., John, son of Mr Knox, cooper. 

At South Auchleach, Kirkcolm, on the 12th inst., Mrs Carnochan. 

At Craigencrosh, Stoneykirk, on the 13th inst., Sarah Wilson, wife of Mr William Black, farmer there, after 

a short illness. 

At Gatehouse, on the 10th inst., at the venerable age of 88 years, Mr Anthony Heron, who for 57 years was 

farmer in Drumwall, parish of Girthon, and was an elder in said parish for about 45 years. He has left an 

aged widow, with whom he had lived in harmony nearly three score and ten years. 

At Portwilliam, on the 31st ult., Elizabeth Teague, aged 15. 

At Kirkcudbright, on the 13th curt., afer a short illness, Mr Samuel Mowat, who has left a widow and 

family to mourn his untimely removal. 

At Balmangan Cottage, Borgue, after a long illness, Mr James Rain, aged 75, who was much respected. 

At Ardrossan, on the 6th inst., Agnes, eldest daughter of the late Alexander Oswald, Esq., of Shieldhall, and 

sister of James Oswald, Esq., of Auchincruive and Cavens, M.P. 

At Twynholm village, on the 13th curt., Miss Cathrine Blaine, daughter of Mr Alex. Blaine - much regretted. 

At 116, Renfrew Street, Glasgow, on the 30th ult., Mrs Stewart Agnew, wife of Mr Peter Gourlay, jun., High 

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Street, Kirkcudbright. 

At Douglas, Isle of Man, on the 12th inst., Mary Gordon, daughter of the late Robert M'Knight, Esq., of 

Barlochan. 


BIRTHS 

At Mains of Cairnbrock, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 24th instant, Mrs John Lockhart, of a daughter. 

At Castledykes, Dumfries, on the 23d inst., Mrs R. Wallace, of a daughter. 

At the Manse of Parton, on the 15th inst., the wife of the Rev. Thomas Leckie, of a son. 

At Pier cottage, near Garliestown, on the 22d current, Mrs Wright, of a son. 

MARRIAGES 

At Exton church, Rutland, on the 20th inst., by the Hon and Rev. Gerard Noel, canon of Winchester, 

Andrew Agnew, Esq., eldest son of Sir Andrew Agnew, Bart., of Lochnaw Castle, North Britain, to the Lady 

Louisa Noel, eldest daughter of the Earl of Gainsborough. 

At Wigtown, on the 24th instant, by the Rev. Peter Young, Mr Peter Halliday, watchmaker, to Miss Ellen 

M'Culloch. 

On the 15th inst., at Kingston Church, Portsea, Hants, by the Rev. Mr Ray, John M'Master, Esq., of 

Kildarroch, Wigtownshire, to Matilda Louise, eldest daughter of Capt George Palmer, R.N. 

At North Quintinespie, in the parish of Balmaghie, on the 13 th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Reid of Borgue, Mr 

Andrew Dods, Kelso, Roxburghshire, to Mary, youngest daughter of James Burnett, Esq., North 

Quintinespie. 

At the Free Church Manse of Dunscore, on the 18th inst., by the Rev. Robert Brydon, the Rev. James 

Mackenzie of the Free Church, Annan, to Helen Chalmers, eldest daughter of the late James Miller, Esq., of 

Portage, Canada. 

At Applegarth Manse, on the 13th inst., John P. Duff, Liverpool, to Mary Taylor, youngest daughter of the 

Rev. Dr. Dunbar. 

DEATHS 

At Ain, Parish of Kirkmaiden, Margaret Wallace, aged 85 years. 

At Drumrae, parish of Glasserton, on the 15th current, Miss Janet M'Kie, after a lengthened illness which 

she bore with great resignation. 

At Wigtown, on the 20th instant, Mr Peter Milwain, mariner, aged 64 years. 

At Wigtown, on the 22nd instant, Agnes Skimming, aged 70 years. 

At Newton Stewart, on the 18th inst., Isabella Mitchison, wife of Mr Thomas Robinson, aged 59 years. 

At 32, Rose Hill, Liverpool, on the 20th inst., aged 43 years, Elizabeth, the wife of William Fergusson, 

draper - a native of Skyreburn, parish of Anwoth, Galloway. 

At Colmonell, on the 15th inst., Mary, aged 7 years, eldest daughter of Mr Wm. Wilson, surgeon there. 

At Sorbie Manse, on the 21st current, the Rev. Elliot William Davidson, aged 80 years - upwards of 55 

years minister of Sorbie parish. 

At Nunholm, Dumfries, on the 17th curt., David Armstrong, Esq., writer, and formerly Provost of the town 

of Dumfries. 

At Moffat, on the 12th inst., suddenly, Capt. Galloway, R.N., of Melville Street, Edinburgh. 

3 rd September 1846 (Week 36) 

BIRTHS 

At Corbelly Square, Maxwelltown, on the 29th ult., the wife of Mr James Halliday, ironmonger, of a 

daughter. 

MARRIAGES 

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At Wigtown, on the 24th ult., by the Rev. Peter Young, Mr Peter Halliday, watchmaker, to Miss Ellen 

M'Culloch. 

At Bargally, parish of Minnigaff, on Tuesday, the 25th ult., by the Rev. James Goold, Mr Joseph M'Qualker, 

stationer, Girvan, to Jean, eldest daughter of the late Mr M'Crae, farmer, Bargally. 

At 7, Brunton Place, Edinburgh, on the 20th ult., by the Rev. Wm. Davidson, Cockpen, Mr Wm. B. Gordon, 

accountant, Manchester and Salford Bank, to Margaret, second daughter of Robert Laing, Esq., Royal Bank 

of Scotland. 

DEATHS 

On Tuesday, 25th ult., at Hamilton Square, Birkenhead, after a short illness, Ann, wife of James Jorie, Esq. 

At Newton-Stewart, on the 29th ult., Jas. M'Clatchie, aged 29 years. The deceased was a young man of 

excellent moral character, and good mental endowments. 

At Waterloo Place, Pall Mall, on the 27th ult., Edward Boyd, Esq., of Merton Hall, County of Wigtown, in the 

76th year of his age. 

At Drumpark, on the 25th ult., Mrs Margaret Cleminson, wife of William Kitching, Esq., 

At Maxwelltown, on the 26th ult., Robert Dickson, Esq, of Glentewing, aged 85 years. 

At Sanquhar, on the 17th ult., James, second son of the Rev. Robert Simpson. 

At Hungerford, in Berkshire, on the 23d ult., Captain John Lidderdale, late of the 15th Hussars, and 

formerly of Castlemilk, in Dumfries-shire. 

At London, on Monday, the 24th ult., aged 7 months, Emma Hannay, infant daughter of Mr P. Maclure, 

Upper King Street, Bloomsbury Square. 

At the Mauritius, on the 25th may, whither he had gone on account of his health, David Hogarth Smith, 

aged 18, second son of the Rev. George Smith, minister of Tolbooth Parish, Edinburgh. 

At Portobello, on the 22d ult., Mrs Maxwell Finnan, relict of the Rev. Charles Cunninghame of Dailly, 

Ayrshire. 

At the Palace of Holyrood, on the 22d ult., the Right Hon, Thomas Earl of Strathmore. 

At Albury, Guildford, on the 23d ult., Margaret, widow of the late Wm. Carlyle, Esq., advocate, formerly of 

Drungans, aged 73. 

At Shawburn, near Hamilton, on the 22d ult., where he was on a visit, the Rev. Robert Moore, of Greenhall, 

minister of the parish of Old Ramstocks, East Lothian, in the 87th year of his age, and 49th of his ministry 

in said parish. 

10 th September 1846 (Week 37) 

BIRTHS 

At Bridge of Muck, parish of Colmonell, on the 3d inst., the wife of Mr John Milroy, Joiner, of a son. 

On the 3d inst., in Eaton Square, London, the wife of Major General Caulfield, C.B., of a daughter. 

At Rammerscales, on the 30th ult., Mrs Macdonald of a son. 

MARRIAGES 

At Coopercroft, on the 30th ult., by the Rev. William Reid, Borgue, Mr James Hughan, to Miss Sarah 

Wilkinson. 

At Twynholm Village, on the 2d inst., by the Rev. John Gordon, Mr James Gillone, to Miss Mary Welsh. 

At Tinnis, Selkirkshire, on the 31st ultimo, by the Rev. James Russell, minister of Yarrow, James Samuel, 

Esq., civil engineer, London, to Margaret Lydia, second daughter of the late James Hogg, Altrive Lake, 

author of the "Queen's Walk" &c. 

DEATHS 

At Gatehouse, on the 2d curt., after a brief illness James Kirkpatrick, Esq., sn, elder of the church, as his 

father had been before him, a Country Magistrate, and more than once Provost of his native burgh. For 

many years he carried on business extensively as a general merchant, was a shrewd observer of men and 

things, and possessed a wonderful acute knowledge of markets and prices, including a wide range of the 

most varied commodities. For a longer period than we exactly know, he exported goods largely to 

Australia, visited the South as a purchaser periodically, not merely himself, but on account of others and 

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in that capacity, made the acquaintance, and acquired the friendship of the leading commercial characters 

in the principal manufacturig towns of England. The bereavement thus noticed will create a blank, not 

only on the banks of the Fleet, but over broad Galloway; and there are many beside his family and 

relatives, who will re gret the early removal of one whose untiring exertions land marked, commercially, 

the beautiful locality in which he drew the first breath of life and expired the last. 

At Gatehouse of Fleet, on the 28th ultimo, Mr William Munro, vintner, Blue Bell Inn, aged 50. He lived 

respected by all who knew him, and died sincerely regretted by an extensive circle of sorrowing friends. 

At Mains of Park, Glenluce, on the 5th inst., Nathan Gaw, aged 84. 

At Glenluce, on the 6th inst., Thomas Scott, late of Gillespie, advanced in years. 

At St. John's, Dalry, on the 1st instant, Mr John Bell, merchant, at the advanced age of 84. 

At Burnfoot, Kirkmabreck, on the 29th ult., after a lingering illness, Mr Wm. Patterson, teacher, aged 47, 

who was very highly respected by many friends, and is much regretted. 

At Dalmellington, on the 29th ult., Mr James Limond, son of the late Mr Limond, Burnton, Dalmellington. 


BIRTHS 

At Walhouse, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 12th instant, the wife of Mr Alexander M'Gill, farmer, of a son. - 

still born. 

At 292, Argyle Street, Glasgow, on the 9th instant, the wife of Mr William Sullis, ship carpenter, of a 

daughter. 

At Girthon Manse, on the 12th inst., Mrs Murray, of a son. 

At Garliestown, on the 9th inst., Mrs Marshall, of a daughter. 

MARRIAGES 

Here, on the 14th instant, by the Rev. Mr Simpson, James Kelly, flesher, to Margaret Reid. 

At Maryhill, near Glasgow, on Tuesday, the 8th inst., by the Rev. Mr Wilson of the Free Church, Agnes 

Agnew, second daughter of the deceased Mr Stair Agnew, late farmer in Clendry, Kirkcolm, to Mr James 

Meikle, tailor and clothier there. 

At the Old Church, Halifax, on the 9th instant, John Nicholson, merchant, Castle Douglas, to Mary, youngest 

daughter of the late Mr John M'Taggart, farmer, Billies. 

At Inchdrewer House Banff, on the 1st instant, the Rev. A. M'Gilvray, to Mary Campbell Rose, relict of 

James M'Lintock, Esq., Dumbarton. 

At Lauder, on the 4th inst., by the Rev. George Robson the Rev. William Cowan, Backhaven, to Anne, only 

daughter of the late Mr William Biggar. 

DEATHS 

At Bridge Street, here, on the 15th inst., Mr Alexander Drew, grain dealer, aged 23 years. 

At Wallhouse, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 14th instant, Elizabeth Miller, wife of Mr Alexander M'Gill, 

farmer, aged 39 years. 

At 292, Argyle Street, Glasgow, on the 10th instant, Marion Alexander, wife of Mr William Sullis, ship 

carpenter, aged 19 years - much regretted. 

At Drumbay, parish of Kells, on the 2d inst., Mr Robt. Barbour, merchant, Bradford, aged 30 years. 

At the house of her brother in law, John J. Thomson, Esq., Provincial Bank of Ireland, Bandon on the 3d 

inst., Margaret, third daughter of the late John Heron, Esq., of Ingleston, Kirkcudbright. 

At Colmonell, on the 5th inst., in his 3d year, Thomas, only son of Mr William Wilson, surgeon there. 

On the 25th ult., after a short but severe illness, Jessie Michael, aged 20, eldest daughter of Mr Thomas 

Michael, merchant, Creetown, while on a visit to her friends in Liverpool - much and deeply regretted. 

At Causey, parish of Urr, on the 29th, ult., Bridget, wife of Mr Robert Forest, justly regretted. 

At the Banks of Troqueer, on the 11th inst., Miss Lilias Staig Thorburn, second surviving daughter of the 

late Rev. W. Thorburn, minister of Troqueer. 


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BIRTHS 

At Drumflower, parish of Glenluce, Mrs David Hannay, teacher, of a son. 

At West Seacombe Terrace, Seacombe, on the 15th inst., Mrs William Reid, of a daughter. 

MARRIAGES 

At Glenluce, on the 21st inst., by the Rev. Mr Moore, Stranraer, Mr James Walls, hawker, to Miss Elice 

M'Clelland, youngest daughter of the late Mr Wm. MClelland, joiner. 

At St. Bride's Church, Liverpool, on the 10th instant, Mr William Sloan, draper, Manchester, to Margaret, 

second daughter of Mr John M'Candlish, farmer, Catyevoch, Wigtownshire. 

At Gatehouse, on the 18th instant, by the Rev. George Murray, Mr William Johnston, to Miss Margaret 

M'Clelland. 

At Ayr, on the 16th instant, by the Rev. William S. Wilson, Robert Gordon, Esq., Tobago, West Indies, to 

Rose Caroline, youngest daughter of the late George Bristow, Esq., Dailly. 

At 29, Nicholson Street, Glasgow, on the 15th inst., by the Rev. Dr. Boyd, John A. Ferguson, Esq., merchant, 

Glasgow, to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of David Ferguson, Esq., of Glasgow, formerly one of the 

magistrates of Girvan. 

At Edinburgh, on the 14th inst., John Sinclair Cunningham, Esq., Secretary of the Commercial Bank of 

Scotland, to Barbara, daughter of the late James Inglis, Esq., banker, Edinburgh. 

DEATHS 

At Barr, on the 14th instant, Andrew M'Connell, a young ship-carpenter belonging to Girvan. 

At North Berwick, on the 11th instant, Major Hew Dalrymple, late of the First Ceylon Regiment of Foot. 

At Auchenbreck, Argyleshire, on the 12th instant, George Charles, Esq., son of the late George Charles of 

Ayr. 

At Oban, on the 8th instant, Capt. Alex. Campbell, h.p. 35th Regiment (late 38th Regiment) in his 58th 

year. 

1 st October 1846 (Week 40) 

BIRTHS 

On Sabbath morning last, the wife of the Rev. Mr Watt, of a daughter. 

Here, at Castle Street, on the 30th ult., Mrs James Shaw, of a daughter. 

At the farm of Aird, parish of Inch, on the 27th ult., Mrs James Galbraith, of a son. 

At Mayhaar, Kirkcolm, on the 24th ult., Mrs Charles Kerr, of a son. 

At High Salchrie, Kirkcolm, on the 26th ult., Mrs Robertson, of a daughter. 

At Stewarton, Kirkcolm, on the 29th ult., Mrs Logie, of a son, still-born. 

At Gatehouse, on the 26th instant, Mrs John Thomson, of a daughter. 

MARRIAGES 

Here, at Charlotte Street, on the 29th ult., by the Rev. Mr Ferguson, of the Free Church, Inch, Mr William 

Ferguson, farmer, Barphad, Kirkcowan, to Jane M'Conchie, relict of the late James Templeton, Esq., Ayr. 

At Craignuie, parish of Minnigaff, on the 29th inst., Mr James Wyllie, gamekeeper, Cumloden, to Miss 

Cannon, daughter of Mr Wm. Cannon, farmer. 

At Rotherfield Grays, Oxon, on the 24th ult., by the Rev. Edmund Mortlock of Christ's College, Cambridge, 

David John Maitland, Esq., son of the late Lieut. Col. Alex. Maitland, H.C.S., of Chipperkyle, N.B., to Matilda 

Leathes, daughter of the late Sir John C. Mortlock. 

At Maybole, on the 22d ult., by the Rev. John Inglis, Sanquhar, William Gilmour, jun., Esq., Glasgow, to 

Mary, eldest daughter of the late William Dick, Esq., Maybole. 

At the Manse of Stair, on the 16th ult., the Rev. Robt. Inglis, minister of Craigie, to Jane, eldest daughter of 

the Rev. William Rorison, of Stair. 

DEATHS 

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Here, at Bridge Street, on the 27th ult., Mrs William Shaw, midwife, aged 60 years, the last 19 of which she 

has practised in her calling with unwearied assiduity. Constitutionally robust, she possessed a large share 

of cheerfulness, good-nature, and benevolence, with a ready disposition to oblige, which gained her the 

esteem of rich and poor; by the latter of whom especially she will be long remembered with deep felt 

sorrow. 

At King Street, here, on the 26th ult., Thomas, second son of Mr M'Lelland, baker. 

At Port Logan, parish of Kirkmaiden, on Thursday, the 24th ult., Charles Hannay, aged 86 years. For many 

years previous to his death he was an Elder in the Established Church of the said parish, which office he 

filled in a becoming manner as a man and a Christian. 

At Corseyard, Borgue, on the 22d ult., after a short illness, Mr Peter M'Credie, aged 70 - much respected. 

At Kirkcudbright, on the 23d ult., far advanced in years, Mr David Gray, spirit merchant, &c., who was 

widely known and highly respected. 

At Castle-Douglas, on the 16th ult., Wm. S. Hewat, youngest son of Mr Richard Hewat, writer, there, aged 4 

months. 

At Carnsalloch Dumfries, on Tuesday, the 15th ulto., Janet Mary, second daughter of the right Hon. Sir 

Alex. Johnston. 

At Palnure, parish of Kirkmabreck, on the 28th inst., Mr John Morton, innkeeper, aged 46 years. 

At Creebridge, Newton Stewart, on the 29th inst., Mr James Stevenson, farmer, Barclye, very far advanced 

in years - much regretted. 

At Colombo, Ceylon, on the 19th July, from an enlargement of the heart, David Alexander Maitland, Esq., of 

Barcaple. 

8 th October 1846 (Week 41) 

BIRTHS 

At Laurel Bank, Stranraer, on the 6th inst., Mrs John Adair, of a daughter. 

At Hanover Street, here, on the 4th inst., the wife of Mr James Thomson, tailor, of a son. 

At Gatehouse, on the 26th ult., Mrs John Thomson, of a daughter. 

At Corwar Porter's Lodge, on the 28th ult., Mrs Peter M'Kie, of a daughter. 

At Dochroyle, parish of Colmonell, on the 21st ult., Mrs M'Clure, of a daughter. 

At Munches, on the 3d instant, the lady of Wellwood Maxwell, Esq., of a son. 

MARRIAGES 

At Hawick, on the 23d ult., by the Rev. Adam Thomson, the Rev. John Gilchrist Dyer, minister of the 

Secession Church in North Berwick, to Margaret, second daughter of Mr Wm. Laidlaw, manufacturer, 

Hawick. 

At Glasgow, on the 6th inst., Alexander Kirkwood, Esq., civil engineer, Glasgow, to Jean, fourth daughter of 

Mr James Hewetson, late in Barr, Wigtownshire. 

DEATHS 

At Kilumpha, Kirkmaiden, on the 7th inst., Mrs Agnes Forsyth, wife of Mr W. Anderson - much and greatly 

regretted by her family and friends. 

At Barnchangan, parish of New Luce, on the 26th ult., after a short illness, Mr John M'Kie, cooper, aged 82 

years. 

At Wigtown, on the 1st inst., Agnes Crobin, spinster, aged 58 years. 

At Creebridge, Newton-Stewart, on the 29th ult., Mr James Stevenson, farmer, Barclye, very far advanced 

in years - much regretted. 

At Palnure, parish of Kirkmabreck, on the 28th ultimo, Mr John Morton, innkeeper, aged 46 years. 

At Lantine House, on the 28th ult., after a short illness, Marion Jeffrey, lady of Thomas Brown, Esq., of 

Waterhaughs, aged 70 years. 

At Kishnagur, near Calcutta, on the 2d of August, of cholera, Mr John Mackie, youngest son of John Mackie, 

Esq., of Bargaly. 

At 4, Hope Street, Leith Walk, Edinburgh, on the 2d inst., William Smith, Esq., merchant, Leith. 

At Norfolk Street, Laurieston, Glasgow, on the morning of Wednesday last, the 30th ult., after a short 

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illness, Mr Robert Welsh, spirit dealer. 

At Assembly Street, Dumfries, on the 26th ultimo, Mr Robert Craig, in his 66th year. 

At Assembly Street, Dumfries, on the 30th ult., Joseph, son of Mr James Fergusson, grocer. 

At Berawpore, on the 4th August, aged 2 years, Mary Jane, youngest daughter of William Maxwell Dirom, 

Esq., Bengal Civil Service. 

At Kurrachee, Scinde, on the 27th July, of cholera, Capt. John Moore Napier, nephew and Military 

Secretary to Sir Charles Napier, G.C.B., aged 29. 


BIRTHS 

At Castle Street, here, on the 12th inst., the wife of Mr David Warren, upholsterer, of a son. 

At Mexico, on the 5th August last, the lady of A. Melville, Esq., of a son. 

At Drumflower, parish of Glenluce, Mrs Hannah, of a son. 

At Whithorn, on the 10th inst., Mrs R.H. Smith, of a daughter. 

At Craig, parish of Dailly, on the 4th instant, the wife of Mr Andrew M'Candlish of a daughter. 

MARRIAGES 

At Slacks, on the 6th inst., by the Rev. T. Inglis, D.D., of Lochrutton, John M'Lellan, draper, Blackburn, to 

Jane, fifth daughter of Mr Wm. Inglis, farmer, Slacks, Tinwald. 

At 52, West Nile Street, Glasgow, on the 6th instant, by the Rev. David Runciman, M.A., of St Andrew's, 

Alexander Kirkland, Esq., architect, Glasgow, to Jane, fourth daughter of James Hewetson, Esq., lately of 

Barr, Newton-Stewart. 

DEATHS 

At Bridge Street, here, on the 10th instant, Robert, youngest son of Mr M'Neillie, farmer, Dindinnie, aged 

14 months. 

At Bridge End, near Stranraer, on the 9th inst, Anne, eldest daughter of Mr Alex. Gibb, aged 20 years. 

At Carlisle on the 12th ult., very suddenly, Mr Thos. Johnstone, tailor and clothier there. 

At Dailly, on the 11th instant, Mr John Currie, sawyer, aged 85. 

At 40, Ann Street, Edinburgh, on the 3d instant, Mr James Davidson, late Keeper of the Records of the 

Court of Session, in his 75th year. 

At Stevenson, on the 5th inst., John, infant son of Mr Kelso, Ballantrae. 

At Montgomerie Street, Girvan, on the 7th instant, Mr Thomas Forgie, innkeeper, aged 83. 

At Girvan, on the 3d instant, Mr Alexander M'Credie, aged upwards of 80 years. 

At Maybole on the 11th instant, William Hannah, younger son of Mr John M. Gibson, merchant. 

At Dumfries, on the 4th inst., aged 87, Mrs Isabella Roddick, relict of the late Walter Carruthers. 

At Dumfries, on the 5th inst., Mr Thomas Roberts, carver and gilder, aged 60. 

At his house, Pierremont, near Broadstairs, on the 23d ult., Edward Fletcher, Esq., of Corsock, in the 

Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, and of Park Street, Grosvenor Square, London, aged 84 years. 

At Slagnaw, in the parish of Kelton, on the 10th inst., aged 8 years, Grace, third daughter of Mr William 

M'Clymont, farmer, there. 

At Darlington, on the 5th inst., aged 43 years, Mr Wm. Macadam, third son of Mr George Macadam, late 

Principal Coast Officer at Barlochan. 

At Twynholm Village, near Kirkcudbright, on the 9th inst., after a brief illness, Mr John Thompson, joiner - 

much respected. 

At Easdale, on the 2d inst., the Rev. Peter MacBride, minister of the Free Church, Rothesay. 

At Wolseley Hall, on the 8th inst., Sir Charles Wolseley, Bart., aged 78. 

22 nd October 1846 (Week 43) 

BIRTHS 

Here, on the 19th inst., Mrs Alex. Mann, of a daughter. 

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At Stoneykirk Road, on the 18th instant, the wife of Mr Thomas Rankine, of a son. 

At St. John Street, here, on the 21st inst., Mrs Robert M'Gaw, mason, of a daughter. 

At Waulkmill, near Stranraer, on the 14th inst., Mrs Benjamin Buchanan, of a son. 

At Trade Street, on the 16th instant, the wife of Mr John Grieg, shoemaker, of a son. 

At Kirkcudbright, on the 17th inst., Mrs Robert Cruickshanks, of a son 

At Auchencarin, on the 12th inst., the wife of Mr Wm. S. Tryer, of Liverpool, of a son. 

At Dalkeith House, on the 10th inst., her Grace the Duchess of Buccleuch, of a daughter. 

MARRIAGES 

On Tuesday, the 20th October, by the Rev. Samuel Clanaghan, Benjamin Christopher Nicholson, Esquire, 

merchant, Liverpool, son of the Rev. Christopher Nicholson of Whithorn, to Helen, daughter of James 

Gifford, Esq., Barwhinnock. 

At No 38, Melville Street, Edinburgh, on the 15th instant, by the Rev. D.T.K. Drummond, James 

Cunningham, Esq., writer to the signet, to Elizabeth Boyle, youngest daughter of the late Alexander 

Dunlop, Esq., of Keppoch. 

At Dumfries, on the 19th inst., by the Rev. Dr. Freeland of St. Mary's, Mr David Latta, Glasgow, to Jessie 

Carson, eldest daughter of Mr H.R. Douglas, Dumfries. 

At Moffat, on the 14th inst., by the Rev. John Riddel, the Rev. Robert Menteath of Greenlaw, to Margaret 

Bell Taylor, eldest daughter of the late Rev. Joseph Taylor of Lockerbie. 

At the Independent chapel Walsall, on the 17th inst., by the Rev. A. Gordon, M.A., Mr John Milroy, draper, 

Walsall, to Jane, second daughter of the late Mr R. Fletcher of Wolverhampton, Staffordshire. 

DEATHS 

Here, at Clayhole, on the 20th inst., John, aged nine months, infant child of Mr David Torrance, mariner. 

At Common Park, parish of Whithorn, on the 9 th inst., Mr Alex M'Naught, farmer, aged 58 years. 

At Wigtown, on the 15th inst., Mr John M'William, weaver, at the advanced age of 91 years. 

At Port William, on the 10th inst., after a long illness, borne with great patience, Mr John Milligan, 

mariner, aged 25. 

At Palnackie, on the 15th current, Mr James Bell, merchant there. 

At Appleby, on the 7th inst., John Rose, cattle driver, aged 40 years, a native of Glenguaion, Wigtownshire. 

At Wellingborough, on the 12th instant, Adam Corrie, Esq., of Dunrod, Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, aged 

75. 

At Gatehouse, on the 10th inst., after a long illness, borne with Christian meekness, Eliza, second daughter 

of Mr Robert M'Master, timber merchant, there. 

At Moffat manse, on the 10th inst., Alison Anderson, wife of the Rev. Alexander Johnston. 

At Sanquhar, on the 6th instant, aged 87, Mrs Jean Osborne, relict of the late Edward Whigham, Esq., 

Provost of Sanquhar. Deceased has been between 40 and 50 years in the Queensberry Arms Inn, and was 

a personal friend of the poet Burns. 


BIRTHS 

Here, at St. John's Street, on the 23d instant, the wife of Mr Alexander Campbell, shoemaker, of a son. 

At Edinburgh, on the 25th instant, the wife of the Rev. David Brown, of a daughter. 

MARRIAGES 

At Irvine, on the 20th inst., Mr James Young, driver of the Portpatrick mail, to Ann, daughter of Adam 

Smith, flesher. 

At Helentonmains, Symington, on the 16th inst., by the Rev. David Hogg of Kirkmahoe, Mr John Brown, 

Kirkhill of Craigie, to Grace, youngest daughter of Mr Wm. Gray, farmer, Helentonmains. 

At Hallcroft, Parton, on the 16th inst., by the Rev. Mr Leckie of Parton, Mr William Scott, Auchendoly, 

Crossmichael, to Miss Muirhead, third daughter of Mr Muirhead, farmer, Hallcroft. 

DEATHS 

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Here, at King Street, on the 24th inst., Charles Morland, second son of Mr John Kerr, grocer, aged 6 years. 

At Knockibay, parish of New Luce, on the 22d instant, Mr Thomas Drynan, aged 30. 

At Auchengrennan, parish of Colmonell, on the 25th instant, after a lingering illness, borne with Christian 

fortitude and patience, Janet, eldest daughter of Mr James M'Creath, aged 17 years. 

At Isle of Whithorn, on the 13th inst., Mrs Cook, relict of the late Alexander Cook, commander of the 

"Prince Edward" revenue cutter, at the very advanced age of 95, fifty of which were spent in widowhood. 

She enjoyed good health and her faculties, mental and bodily, nearly unimpaired all within a short time of 

her death. 

At Mochrum Village, on the 16th instant, Mr John Martin, formerly tenant in Changue, aged 74. 

At Mochrum Village, on the 17th instant, after a long illness, borne with great patience and resignation, 

Mr James Dalrymple, aged 28. 

At Pittsburgh, United States, on the 16th September, last, after a short illness, in his 46th year, Mr James 

Maizland, son of Mr James Maizland, Mill Hall, Borgue, and formerly of the Commercial Inn, Gatehouse, 

who was much respected, and extensively known in the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright. 

At his residence at Morland Cottage, near Edinburgh, on the 11th inst., in the 82d year of his age, Dr John 

Thomson, formerly Professor of Surgery to the Royal College of Surgeons, and of Military Surgery in the 

University of Edinburgh, and more recently Professor of General Pathology in the University. 

Suddenly, at London, on the 18th instant, Thomas Kirkman Finlay, Esq., merchant, Liverpool, third son of 

the late Kirkman Finlay Esq., of Castle Toward. 

5 th November 1846 (Week 45) 

BIRTHS 

At Grange of Cree, near Wigtown, on the 27th ultimo, Mrs Carson, of a son. 

At Mount Kedar Manse, on the 124th ult., the wife of the Rev. Alexander Brown, of a son. 

At Falkirk Manse, on the 24th ult., Mrs Begg, of a son. 

At Doune Terrace, Edinburgh, on the 21st ult., Mrs R. Chambers, of a daughter. 

At Darjaling, East Indies, on the 10th August last, the lady of Captain Irving, 1st Bengal Light Cavalry, of a 

daughter. 

MARRIAGES 

At Fisher Street, here, on the 3d instant, by the Rev. W.M. Simpson, Mr Alexander M'Alister, Greenock, to 

Miss Jessie Dawson. 

At Fisher Street, here, on the 4th instant, by the Rev. Mr Charles, 

Mr William John M'Alpine to Miss Elizabeth Johnstone, second daughter of Mr Wm. Johnstone, shoemaker. 

At Leastowe, on the 17th ult., Walter Moffat, draper, Ipswich, Suffolk, son of Mr John Moffat, farmer, 

Darngarroch, Galloway, to Miss Margaret Webb, of Leastowe, Suffolk. 

At Burnfoot, on the 22d ult., by the Rev. Edmund Lane, Rector of St. Mary's, Manchester, Patrick W.V. 

Dudgeon, son of Lieut-Colonel Dudgeon, Edinburgh, to Lilias, daughter of the late George Whigham Esq., 

of Hallidayhill. 

At Nunbank, near Dumfries, on the 29th ult., by the Rev. Dr. Dunbar of Applegarth, Wallace Walker, Esq., 

merchant, Liverpool to Diana, eldest daughter of William Gordon, Esq. 

DEATHS 

At Challoch, parish of Leswalt, on the 29th ultimo, Elizabeth M'Douall, wife of Mr Charles Hamilton, 

farmer, aged 77 years. 

At New Galloway, on the 2d instant, John Halliday Crawford, aged 5 years, only surviving son of Mr Archd. 

Little there. 

At Mochrum Kirk, on the 28th ult., Mr W. M'Guffie, joiner, aged 89 years. 

At Castle Douglas, on the 27th ult., Mr Jas., Ireland, aged 78 years - much respected and regretted. 

At Kirkconnel Mains, Troqueer, on the 26th ult., Mr James White, wood-forester there, aged 53 years; and, 

on the 30th ult., Mary Broadfoot, his wife, aged 55. Mr White attended church on the Friday preceding his 

death; and his wife was so much affected by his unexpected departure, that in four days afterwards she 

died of grief. 

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At Kenmore Manse, on the 27th ult., Grace M'Lagan, wife of the Rev. Dr. Duff. 

At Academy Street, Dumfries, on the 19th ultimo, Mr George Rae Henry, draper. 

At Thornhill, on the 9th ult., James Herries, Esq., surgeon, aged 54 years. 


BIRTHS 

At Puerto Gabello,Venezuela, on the 20th Sept., Mrs Evans of a son. 

At Pencaitland Manse, on the 28th ult., Mrs Nicholson, of a daughter. 

REMARKABLE BIRTH – At Graham Street, Johnston, on the 3d inst., Mrs M'Auley was delivered of four 

children, all of them males, three of whom only lived a few hours, but the fourth is apparently in good and 

vigorous health. 

MARRIAGES 

At Claycroft, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 10th inst., by the Rev. Mr M'Neil, Free Church, Mr Robert Leith, 

joiner, Irvine, to Jane, eldest daughter of Mr William Marshall, farmer, Claycroft. 

At Leswalt Free Church Manse, on the 5th instant, by the Rev. T.B.Bell, Mr Rose M'Keachie, mariner, to 

Jean, only daughter of the late Mr Alexander Donaldson in Cairnbrock. 

At Port William, on the 2d inst., Mr James Goodwin, gamekeeper, Droughtag, to Magdalina, daughter of Mr 

Robert McMaster, farmer, Port William. 

At Port-William, on the 5th inst., Mr Vans Bryde, to Elizabeth Ann M'Credie. 

At Lauriknowe, on the 2d inst., by the Rev. Mr Clark, Mr John Renwick, Post Office, Dumfries, to Eliza, 

eldest daughter of the late Mr M'Lellan, postmaster, Dalry. 

At Keltonhead, parish of Dumfries, on the 6th current, by the Rev. James Wilson of Irongray, Mr Wm. 

Johnston, Crocketford to Margaret, daughter of Samuel Thomson, Auchenfad. 

At the Independent Chapel, Wisbeach, Cambridgeshire, on the 2d instant, by the Rev. Robert Hamilton, Mr 

Ebenezer Kirkpatrick, tea-dealer, to Mrs Mary Lawrence, both of Lynn, Norfolk. 

At Currie House, Borthwick, on the 3d inst., by the Rev. Dr. Gordon, the Rev. James Duncan, of the Free 

Church, Temple and Carrington, to Charlotte, eldest daughter of the late Ralph Hardie, Esq. 

DEATHS 

Here, at Foulford, on the 7th inst., of fever, after a short illness, Mr James Ross, gardener - much regretted. 

At Portpatrick, on the 30th ult., Mrs Margaret Milvain, aged 78, relict of the late Mr James Milvain, in Float 

- much regretted by a numerous circle of friends. 

At Glenluce, on the 9th inst., after a lingering illness, borne with Christian patience and resignation, Mr 

Wm. M'Clew, aged 21 years. He was very highly respected and very deeply regretted by all who had the 

pleasure of his acquaintance. 

At Mochrum Kirk, on the 28th ult., Mr W. M'Guffie, joiner, aged 89. 

At Liverpool, on the 5th inst., of typhus fever, aged 32, Elizabeth, wife of John Templeton, and daughter of 

the late Alex. Parker, of Revenshall, near Gatehouse. She has left a family of four daughters to bewail the 

loss of a fond mother, and a husband to lament for an affectionate wife. 

At Dumfries, on the 4th inst., the Rev. Walter Dunlop, of the United Secession Church, Buccleuch Street. 

At Brocklock, Kirkpatrick Durham, on the 2d instant, Mary Aitkin, relict of Mr William Newall, farmer, 

Lochbank, Newabbey - much regretted. 

At the Village of Crocketford, on the 25th ult., David M'Caig, advanced in years, grocer and postmaster 

there - much respected. 


BIRTHS 

At Corswall Lighthouse, Kirkcolm, on the 15th inst., Mrs Reid, of twins - a son and daughter. 

At Holm Cottage, Newton-Stewart, on the 19th ultimo, Mrs Webster, of a daughter. 

At Glenstewart, on the 8th instant, the wife of Mr Wm. Patterson, coachman, of twin sons - and what is 

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ather remarkable, both having one tooth. 

At Maxwelltown, on the 8th inst., the wife of the Rev. W.B. Clark, of a son. 

At 6, Ainslie Place, Edinburgh, on the 9th instant, the lady of Mark Napier, Esq., of a daughter. 

At Nantwich, Cheshire, on the 11th instant, Mrs P. Cumming, of a son. 

At High Barmore, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 14th inst., Mrs James Wither, of a son. 

MARRIAGES 

At Creebridge, on the 17th inst., Mr John Graham, attorney, London, to Miss Jane Young. 

At Fellend, parish of Tongland, on the 10th instant, by the Rev. Mr Bayne, of Urr, Mr Wm. Barclay, of 

Fellnaw, to Mary, second daughter of Mr Thomson, farmer, Fellend. 

At Sarah's Cottage, Lochanbreck, on the 3d instant, by the Rev. George Brown, of the Free Church, Castle 

Douglas, Mr R. Carson, Rosebank, to Miss Margaret Wilson, of that place. 

At St. Michael's Church, Toxteth, on the 28th ult., the Rev. Gilbert Sandbach, Rector of Upper Sapey, 

Herefordshire, to Margaret, youngest daughter of the late Archd. Maxwell, Esq., of Kelton, 

Kirkcudbrightshire. At Halifax, Nova Scotia, on the 17th September, the Hon William Kennedy, of the 

Royal Artillery, son of Archibald, late Earl of Cassillis, and grandson of the late marquis of Ailsa, to Sarah 

Jane, eldest daughter of the late William M. De Blois. 

DEATHS 

At North Park, Kirkcolm, on the 4th instant, John, aged 17 years, son of Mr John Brown, farmer. 

At Drumore Village, on the 15th inst., Janet Cunningham, relict of David Garrett, advanced in years. 

At Milton, Kirkcolm, on the 14th inst., Grace Hannah, daughter of Mr Alexander Hannah, miller. 

At Greenhead, New Galloway, on the 5th inst., after a protracted illness of seven years, which she bore 

with Christian meekness and resignation, Janet Thomson, aged 69 years, wife of Mr William M'Candlish, 

architect there. 

At Garliestown, of hooping cough, Isabella Torrance, daughter of Mr William Marshall, aged 10 weeks. 

At Whithorn, on the 6th inst., Mr John Conning, late farmer in Outon, at an advanced age. 

At Gatehouse, on the 7th instant, after a protracted and painful illness of three years' duration, Mr J. 

M'Lauchlan, aged 43 years. 

At Hinton, Anwoth, on the 5th instant, Mary Milligan, aged 79 years, wife of Mr Andrew M'Lellan, farmer. 

At the Mason's Arms Inn, Gatehouse, on the 13th inst., Margaret Richardson, aged 50 years, relict of Mr 

Thomas Porter, innkeeper, there. 

At Carlinwark, near Castle-Douglas, at an advanced age, Mrs Janet Grierson, widow of Mr Wm. Grierson, 

formerly gardener at Knockbrex, Borgue - much respected. 

At Town of Urr, on the 18th ult., in the prime of Life, and after a lingering illness, borne with Christian 

patience and fortitude, John Welsh, Esq. 

At Kirkcudbright, on the 7th inst., Capt. John Dun, of the Galloway Militia. 

At Thorparch, Yorkshire, on the 8th instant, Mrs Constable Maxwell, relict of Marmaduke Constable 

Maxwell, Esq., of Nithsdale and Everingham. 

At Queensberry Street, Dumfries, on the 10th instant, after a short illness, Mr James Thorburn, inventor of 

the "Patent Knitting Machine," &c. 

At Revenshall, parish of Kirkmabreck, on the 10th inst., Henrietta Armstrong, the beloved spouse of Mr 

John Arnot, innkeeper, there. 

At his house, 27, Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh, on the 9th inst., Alexander Peterkin, Esq., in his 67th year. 


BIRTHS 

At Castle Street, here, on the 22d inst., the wife of Mr William Campbell, shoemaker, of a son. 

Here, at Charlotte Street, on the 19th instant, Mrs Alexander Thorburn, of a son. 

At Wigtown, on the 20th inst., the lady of the Rev. J. Falconer, of a daughter. 

At Bladnoch Bridge, Wigtown, on the 22d inst., Mrs Robert Benuet, of a still-born child. 

At Newton-Stewart, on the 22d inst., Mrs Moscrop, of a son. 

At Low Corsemalzie, on the 16th inst., the lady of Alexander M'Kinna, Esq., of a son. 

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At Westgate, Bradford, Yorkshire, on the 1st instant, Mrs Adam Beattie, of a daughter. 

MARRIAGES 

Here, in George Street, on the morning of the 23d inst., by the Rev. J. M'Gregor, Mr Hugh M'Credie, 

auctioneer, to Margaret, fifth daughter of Mr William Buchanan, letter-carrier. 

At Cairnbrock, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 24th inst., by the Rev. Mr Hyslop, Mr John Smith, farmer, to Miss 

Agnes Witherspoon. 

At the House of Hill, parish of Minnigaff, on the 10th inst., by the Rev. Mr Falconer, Mr James M'Creath, 

spirit-dealer, Crosshill, to Jessie, second daughter of Mr Fergusson, cattle-dealer, Wigtown. 

At Eliwhillert, Mochrum, on the 17th inst., by the Rev. Mr Young, Mr Anthony M'Gill, farmer, Campford, 

Kirkinner, to Miss Elizabeth, third daughter of Mr Alexander Heron, farmer, Eliwhillert. 

At 59, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, on the 24th inst., by the Rev. J.G. Murray, of the Free Church, 

Auchencairn, Mr William Murray, to Frances Buchan, fourth daughter of Mr William Malcolm, Edinburgh. 

DEATHS 

Here, at London Road, on the 20th instant, after a lingering illness, Mrs Dr. Mackie - deeply regretted. 

At George Street, here, on the 25th inst., in the 23d year of her age, Rosanna Milliken, wife of Mr William 

Cowan, tailor. 

At Quay Head, here, on the 19th inst., Jessie Agnes, only daughter of Mr Alexander Kerr, Crown Inn, aged 

13 years. 

Here, at St. Andrew Street, on the 23d inst., after a protracted illness, which originated by a severe kick 

from his horse while on duty in India in 1843, Mr Samuel Savage, of her Majesty's 15th Hussars, aged 27 

years. 

Here, on the 20th inst., Janet M'Lauchlan, aged 71 years. 

At Wigtown, on the 20th inst., Mr Adam M'Murray, advanced in years. He was found dead in bed, though 

much in his usual health the previous evening. 

At Wigtown, on the 20th inst., Catherine Cowan or Donnan, aged 88 years. 

At Wigtown, on the 22d inst., Nicholas Carnochan, fourth daughter of Mr John Carnochan, shoemaker. 

At Kirkcudbright, on the 4th inst., Mrs M'Caul. 

At Kirkcudbright, on the 18th instant, after a long illness, Mr John Sharp, mason, aged 64 - much regretted. 

At Blairshannoch, Kirkinner, on the 17th inst., Mrs Mary Kelly, aged 76 years. 

At Drumore Village, on the 15th inst., Janet Cunningham, relict of David Garrett, advanced in years. 

3 rd December 1846 (Week 49) 

BIRTHS 

No Births 

MARRIAGES 

Here, at North Strand Street, on the 30th ult., by the Rev Mr Charles, Mr Andrew Greig, shoemaker, to Miss 

Elizabeth M'Caig 

At Kirkland Cottage, Leswalt, on the 30th ult., by the Rev. Thomas B. Bell, Mr John Ross, Dinduff, to Miss 

Mary Finlay. 

At Glencaird, parish of Minnygaff, on the 24th ult., by the Rev. J. Small, Kirkcowan, Mr M'Clymont, farmer, 

Knockbrex, to Jane, second daughter of Mr Murray, Glencaird. 

At Mochrum Village, on the 24th ult., by the Rev. Mr Young, Mr Peter M'Gill, to Miss Margaret Conchie. 

DEATHS 

At Polcardoch, parish of Ballantrae, on the 29th ult., Elizabeth Caldwell, wife of Mr David Graham, farmer. 

At Donaghadee, Ireland, on the 29th ult., Mr James Cosh, mariner, aged 52 years. He was beloved and 

respected by all who knew him, and is now deeply regretted by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. 

At Kirkcudbright, on the 22d ult., after a short illness, at the venerable age of 95, Mr Alex. Gourlay, flesher, 

who was the oldest person in the parish. 

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At the Commercial Inn, Kirkcudbright, on the 24th ult., very suddenly, aged 69, Mrs Sarah Martin, relict of 

Mr Robert Carson, who was extensively known, and highly respected for affability of deportment, and an 

unwearied desire to promote the comfort of travellers and others. 

At Twynholm Village, on the 21st ult., aged 28, Elizabeth Stewart, wife of Mr Samuel Walker, tailor there. 

At Smithston, parish of Maybole, of cold fever, on the 6th ult., James Douglas, late farmer in Legartrie, 

Colmonell, aged 55 years. Friends at a distance will please accept of this intimation. 

10 th December 1846 (Week 50) 

BIRTHS 

At Drumore, Wigtownshire, on the 26th ult., the wife of Mr David Cameron, Principal Coast Officer of 

Customs, of a son. 

At Wigtown, on the 2d inst., Mrs Charles M'Kinna, of a son. 

MARRIAGES 

Married at Bargany, on Wednesday, the 9th instant, by the Rev. William T. Sandys, M.A., Vicar of St. 

Mary's, Beverley, and Domestic Chaplain to Lord Belhaven - John Dalrymple Esq., M.P., Yr of Fordel to 

Louisa Jane Henrietta Emily, eldest daughter of the Duc and Duchesse de Coigny. 

At Float, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 10th inst., by the Rev. Mr M'Neil, Mr David M'Culloch, farmer, to 

Janet, only daughter of Mr Fergus M'Master, farmer there. 

At Redfith, Cornwall, by the Rev. Mr Spasshott, Mr Alex. Stevenson, to Margaret, eldest daughter of Mr 

Thomas Cairs, Larkhill. 

At Wigtown, on the 7th inst., Mr James Martin, mason, to Miss Jessie Crossan. 

DEATHS 

At Newluce, on the 29th ultimo, of consumption, Mr James M'Culloch, late draper in Truro, Cornwall. 

At Dunraggit Gate, on the 30th ult., Mr Charles Adir, at the patriarchal age of 93 years. He was servant 

during all his lifetime as gardener or forister, to at least three generations of the ancient and respectable 

family of the Hays of Park. 

At Wigtown, on the 8th inst., Isabella, wife of George M'Haffie, Esq., of Corsemalzie, and youngest 

daughter of the late Rev. William Gordon, of Balmeg, minister of Anwoth, aged 66 years. 


BIRTHS 

Here, at Hanover Street, on the 4th inst., Mrs John Wither, of a daughter. 

Here, at Clayhole, on the 16th inst., the wife of Mr Alexander M'Garva, mariner, of a daughter. 

Here, at George Street, on the 13th inst., the wife of Mr Marshall, tailor, of a son. 

At Low Barmore, on the 15th inst., Mrs Captain David Kerr, of a daughter. 

At Newton Stewart, on the 3d inst., the lady of Henry Stuart, Esq., of a son. 

At Drumfad, Glasserton, on the 1st inst., Mrs Arnold, of a daughter. 

MARRIAGES 

At Garliestown, on the 2d inst., by the Rev. Mr Sloan, Mr David M'Dowall, mason, Minnigaff, to Miss Jane 

Perry. 

At Carleton, Colmonell, on the 4th current, by the Rev. Mr Blair, Mr James Scott, shoemaker, Ballantrae, to 

Jane, eldest daughter of the late Mr John M'Kenna, farmer, Carleton, Colmonell. 

At Girvan, on the 11th inst., by the Rev. D. Sim, Mr Thomas Fergusson to Miss Margaret Young. 

At Barrhill, on the 11th inst., by the Rev. T. Blair, Mr Thomas Chambers, blacksmith there, to Jean, eldest 

daughter of Mr James Cooper, farmer, Carnlea. 

At Daltangan, on the 11th inst., by the Rev. William Wright, Mr John M'Gill to Jessy Graham. 

At Garsrogo, Balmaclellan, on the 8th inst., by the Rev. Mr Wilson, Balmaclellan, Mr Corson, farmer, 

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Blackmark, to Miss Blaind, only daughter of Mr Blaind, farmer Garsrogo. 

At Boghall, Kirkpatrick Durham, on the 11th inst., by the Rev. Mr Greig, Mr Robert Campbell, farmer, 

Duchrae Mains, to Miss Margaret, second daughter of Mr Samuel Shaw, farmer, Boghall. 

DEATHS 

At Whithorn, on the 9th inst., Miss Douglas, daughter of the late Mr Douglas of Dinnance - much respected. 

At Glasserton, on the 8th inst., Mrs Wm. M'Connel, at the advanced age of 70 years. 

At Lochmailing, on the 3d inst., James H. M. Laurie, eldest son of Wm. Laurie, Esq., surgeon, Gordeston, in 

the 15th year of his age. 

At Gatehouse, on the 3d inst., after a protracted illness, Mary Grierson, relict of the late Anthony Heron, 


At Barlochan, parish of Colmonell, on the 11th inst., Anthony, second son of Mr James Campbell, farmer 

there, aged 23. 

At Pinwherry, parish of Colmonell, on the 5th current, Mr John Sloan, aged 31 years. 

At Langholm, on the 1st inst., Mr James Hope, tallow chandler, aged 76. 


BIRTHS 

At Sun Street, here, on the 17th inst., the wife of Mr W. Elder, of the Union Bank of Scotland, of a daughter. 

At Casterton Hall, Kirkby Lonsdale, on the 16th inst., Mrs R. Couper Black, of a daughter. 

MARRIAGES 

On Thursday the 17th inst., at the Scotch Free Church, Myrtle Street, Liverpool by the Rev. Mr Welsh, Mr 

Rob. Kerr, chief officer of the barque "Champion of Greenock", to Miss Elizabeth, third daughter of Mr 

Edward Kerr, farmer Kilstay, Kirkmaiden. 

At Llangattock Church, Breckonshire, on the 17th inst., by the Venerable the Archdeacon of Suffolk, Jas. 

Stuart Menteath, Bart. of Closeburn, Dumfriesshire, to Jane, the daughter of Joseph Bailey, Esq., M.P. of 

Glenusk Park, Breconshire. 

At Craigie House, near Ayr, on the 8th instant, James Gay Layard, Esq., Ceylon Civil Service, to Jane, third 

daughter of James Campbell, Esq., of Craigie. 

At Broomholm, Balmaghie, on the 11th inst., by the Rev. George Brown, of the Free Church, Castle- 

Douglas, Mr Donald Robison, Liverpool to Miss Isabel Campbell. 

At Carse of Clary, parish of Penninghame, on the 15th inst., by the Rev. James Goold, Mr Peter Laird, 

draper, York, to Margaret, eldest daughter of Mr Turnbull, farmer there. 

DEATHS 

Here, at North Strand Street, on the 18th inst., rather suddenly, aged 46 years, Elizabeth Skimming, relict 

of Mr James Kelly, painter, Stranraer. 

Here, in Castle Street, on the 19th inst., Alexander Lemon, aged six months, son of Mr Peter Murdoch. 

At Glenluce, on the 20th inst., Ann Withers - much respected. 

At 16, Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh, on the 18th inst., Mr Thomas M'Clelland, junior, of Bladnoch. 

At Kirkcudbright, on the 16th inst., Jane, daughter of Mr David Blair, surgeon, Kirkcudbright Militia. 

At Barlocco, Borgue, on the 12th inst., aged 64, Mr Samuel M'Monies, farmer and grazier, who was highly 

respected, and is much regretted. 

At Borgue Village, on the 19th inst., aged 77, Mr Wm. Brown, formerly of Boreland of Anwoth, and latterly 

of Barncrosh, in Tongland. 

At Craigmore, parish of Parton, on the 15th inst., Mr Wm. M'Math, farmer there, in his 59th year. 

At Wheatcroft, parish of Crossmichael, on the 9th inst., Mr James Purdie, aged 71. 

At Garliestown, on the 20th inst., George Gown, joiner, aged 71 years. 

At Langholm, on the 3d instant, Mr William Brown, late of Milntown, aged 89 years. 

At Langholm, on the 15th instant, Mr David Duncan, Tinsmith, aged 85 years. 

At Langholm, on the 19th instant, William Fletcher, Cooper, aged 81. 

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BIRTHS 

At Wigtown, on the 26th inst., the wife of Mr J. Blacklock, shoemaker, of a daughter. 

At Newton Stewart, on the 26th inst., Mrs Wm. Craik, of a daughter. 

At Girvan, on the 26th inst., Mrs Hately Waddell, of a son. 

At Stafford House, on the 18th inst., the Marchioness of Lorne, of a son. 

MARRIAGES 

At Neptune Street, here, on the 28th inst., by the Rev. George Charles, Mr Wm. Young, mason, to Grace 

M'Kay. 

At Ayr, on the 29th inst., John McCrackan, Esquire, Glenluce, to Jane, daughter of the late Andrew 

Gemmell, Esq., of Langlands. 

At Kirkcowan, on the 22d inst., Mr James Milroy, to Grace, eldest daughter of Mr Wm. M'Gaul, Kirkcowan 

Village. 

At Lochmodie Toll, parish of Dailly, on the 25th inst., by the Rev. Mr Blyth, Mr John M'Connell, blacksmith, 

Girvan, to Miss Janet Bone, Lochmodie. 

DEATHS 

At Balcracie, parish of Leswalt, on the 21st ult., Mr Charles M'Neil, aged 89 years, father of the Rev. Mr R. 

M'Neil of Stoneykirk. He was born and died on the same farm, it being in the hands of the family for 150 

years, and his son, successor of his father, has just entered on a new lease of 19 years, granted by the 

proprietor, Sir Andrew Agnew, Bart., of Lochnaw. 

At Glenluce, on the 25th inst., Mr William T. Saunders, joiner, much lamented. 

At Castle of Park, near Glenluce, on the 27th instant, Jean M'Clellan or Learmont, far advanced in years. 

At Penwherry, parish of Colmonell, on the 24th inst., Thomas Kennedy, aged 85 years. 

At Borrowmoss, near Wigtown, on the 21st inst., Mr Anthony M'Caul, farmer, advanced in years. 

At Wigtown, on the 18th inst., Mr Peter Law, aged 82 years. 

At Wigtown, on the 25th inst., George Scott, aged 53 years. 

At Gatehouse, suddenly, on the 22d instant, Elizabeth Cruickshanks, wife of Mr M'Taggart, spirit dealer 

there. 

At Castle Douglas, on the 6th inst., Mary Anderson, relict of Henry Fullerton, aged 76 years. 

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