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Where is The Burnside? (1849)
John and Agnes's marriage banns indicate she was living in Kilbarchan, and he in The Burnside. Now, where is that?
Doug Robertson
May 4, 20236 min read
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Valentine's Day, 1849
Early in 1849, John earned the status of a journeyman blacksmith. Plus, he and Agnes became engaged during a deadly cholera epidemic.
Doug Robertson
Feb 19, 20235 min read
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A Domestic in Glasgow (1844)
Learn about Agnes Greenlees' life as a domestic servant. As a bonus, we will learn about celebrating "Sweetie Scones Day."
Doug Robertson
Dec 29, 20227 min read
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Glasgow in the 1840s
What was Glasgow like in the 1840s? Discover what John Darroch and Agnes Greenlees saw when they lived there in the 1840s.
Doug Robertson
Oct 31, 20226 min read
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Agnes and Her Dad (1843)
Anne's untimely death thrust William into the world of single parenthood. He could not raise five young children alone. Where did they go?
Doug Robertson
Sep 22, 20225 min read
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Cholera Catches Anne (1832)
William and Anne lived only 16 km from Paisley, a hotspot in the 1832 cholera epidemic. Unfortunately for them, 16 km was not far enough.
Doug Robertson
Sep 16, 20224 min read
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Family Life in Kilmacolm (1831)
Anne Findlay and William Greenlees married and had five children, including Agnes. Their 200-year-old family Bible is extant today.
Doug Robertson
Sep 1, 20224 min read
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Sergeant Greenlees of the Scots Greys (1815)
William Greenlees was a sergeant in the Scots Greys during the Napoleonic Wars. We will explore the famous Battle of Waterloo.
Doug Robertson
Mar 31, 20229 min read
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