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Lochwinnoch
The purpose of the site is to help those new to the village to connect with its past and for those who have left for pastures new to remember what was left behind
Members of the Hunter and Keanie Family 1919
This photograph was provided by Archie Bryden whose wife Marlene was the daughter of Alastair the son of James Hunter jnr and his wife Elizabeth.
The photograph was taken in July/Aug 1919 in front of James Y Keanie's house, Laighpark, in Johnstone. James Y Keanie was married to James Hunter's second daughter Isabella. It is believed to be a farewell gathering for Col John McAuchey, who was born in Beith, before he and his wife (Jean Hunter) returned to Saskatoon in Canada. Col. McAughey committed suicide in 1927.
James & Jessie Hunter's first daughter, Margaret, died in 1906. One of their sons, Alexander, was killed in action in 1916 near Ieper. He was married to Margaret E. Logan and lived at Braevar, Lochwinnoch. Miss Logan was the daughter of Mr Logan (!!) who was a local solicitor and the first clerk of the Parish Council. A photograph of the first Parish Council meeting is next in this gallery. It is also in the Folk - Gatherings section of the website and a photograph of Mr Logan is included in the Folk - Old section.
Back row from left to right:-
James Hunter jnr (1881-1957 second son of James Hunter 1847-1918), John Hunter (1876-1947, eldest son), James Y Keanie (1871-1931), Richard Fleming widower of Margaret Hunter (1871-1906 eldest daughter of James Hunter), Col. John McAughey Canadian Army and husband of Jean Hunter, Andrew Hunter (1883-1928 third son of James).
Middle row:-
Margaret (nee Logan) widow of Alexander Hunter (1886 - 1916 Canadian Army who died in WW1 just south of Ieper), Isabella Hunter (1873-1967(?) wife of James Y Keanie and second daughter of James Hunter), Sybil wife of John Hunter, May wife of Andrew Hunter, Jean (Jane on birth certificate) Hunter wife of Col. John McAughey (1878-1947(?)), seated Jessie King Wilson (1850-1931) widow of James Hunter snr, Elizabeth nee Macdonald (1876-1947) wife of James Hunter jnr.
The photograph was taken in July/Aug 1919 in front of James Y Keanie's house, Laighpark, in Johnstone. James Y Keanie was married to James Hunter's second daughter Isabella. It is believed to be a farewell gathering for Col John McAuchey, who was born in Beith, before he and his wife (Jean Hunter) returned to Saskatoon in Canada. Col. McAughey committed suicide in 1927.
James & Jessie Hunter's first daughter, Margaret, died in 1906. One of their sons, Alexander, was killed in action in 1916 near Ieper. He was married to Margaret E. Logan and lived at Braevar, Lochwinnoch. Miss Logan was the daughter of Mr Logan (!!) who was a local solicitor and the first clerk of the Parish Council. A photograph of the first Parish Council meeting is next in this gallery. It is also in the Folk - Gatherings section of the website and a photograph of Mr Logan is included in the Folk - Old section.
Back row from left to right:-
James Hunter jnr (1881-1957 second son of James Hunter 1847-1918), John Hunter (1876-1947, eldest son), James Y Keanie (1871-1931), Richard Fleming widower of Margaret Hunter (1871-1906 eldest daughter of James Hunter), Col. John McAughey Canadian Army and husband of Jean Hunter, Andrew Hunter (1883-1928 third son of James).
Middle row:-
Margaret (nee Logan) widow of Alexander Hunter (1886 - 1916 Canadian Army who died in WW1 just south of Ieper), Isabella Hunter (1873-1967(?) wife of James Y Keanie and second daughter of James Hunter), Sybil wife of John Hunter, May wife of Andrew Hunter, Jean (Jane on birth certificate) Hunter wife of Col. John McAughey (1878-1947(?)), seated Jessie King Wilson (1850-1931) widow of James Hunter snr, Elizabeth nee Macdonald (1876-1947) wife of James Hunter jnr.
Lochwinnoch's 1st Parish Council Meeting
James Hunter (of the Calder Cabinet Works) is standing second from the right. Mr Logan of Braevar is seated at the table, he was the first clerk. His daughter married James Hunters son Alexander. Mr Millar (with the white hair), the school master is standing behind Mr Logan.
Family Photograph of James Hunter c1890
James Hunter of Lochwinnoch established the Calder Cabinet and Chair Works in partnership with Henry Hamilton and Robert Crawford in 1880. After this factory burned down in 1897 and the partnership broke up James established James Hunter and Sons Cabinet Makers on the same site in 1898. The Hunter's took up residence at Afton Cottage, Calder Street, in around 1885 and James Hunter died there on 1st Feb. 1918. It was probably sold when the firm went into receivership.
The photograph was provided by Archie Bryden whose wife Marlene was the granddaughter of James Hunter (jnr). He was born in 1881. Most of the children were born in Laigh Road, Beith, however Andrew was born at Newton of Barr and the last son, Alexander, was born in Afton Cottage in 1886. He was killed in action in 1915 near Ieper. He would have been about 29 years old and was married to Margaret E. Logan. His address was given as Braevar in the War Graves Roll of Honour which is Ian Connell's old house on Braehead. This is also where Mr Logan lived (father of Margaret) so perhaps he and his wife lived with the in-laws.
From left to right, back row Jane (who later called herself Jean), John, Margaret the eldest who died in 1906. Middle row seated is Isabella (Belle who married James Y Keanie), James senior and Jessie his wife. Front is Andrew, James jnr born 1881 at the very front and Alexander the youngest.
The photograph was provided by Archie Bryden whose wife Marlene was the granddaughter of James Hunter (jnr). He was born in 1881. Most of the children were born in Laigh Road, Beith, however Andrew was born at Newton of Barr and the last son, Alexander, was born in Afton Cottage in 1886. He was killed in action in 1915 near Ieper. He would have been about 29 years old and was married to Margaret E. Logan. His address was given as Braevar in the War Graves Roll of Honour which is Ian Connell's old house on Braehead. This is also where Mr Logan lived (father of Margaret) so perhaps he and his wife lived with the in-laws.
From left to right, back row Jane (who later called herself Jean), John, Margaret the eldest who died in 1906. Middle row seated is Isabella (Belle who married James Y Keanie), James senior and Jessie his wife. Front is Andrew, James jnr born 1881 at the very front and Alexander the youngest.
Afton Cottage
Afton Cottage on the Mill Brae, Calder Street. Home to James Hunter.
Sybella Bambrough
A recent visitor to the village was Sybella Bambrough, who longer term residents will remember as Sybella Hunter.
She is the great granddaughter of James Hunter who founded the furniture makers James Hunter & Sons and whose factory was sited near to the playpark in the Hunters Way estate.
So it was a ”must” for Sybella during her visit to have a photograph taken in the street named after her great grandfather.
Later, by the very kind invitation of Johnny Mair and Ian Murray, she visited the local Masonic Lodge to view the furniture presented to the lodge by her great grandfather and which had been made by the craftsmen at his Calder Cabinet & Chair Works.
The photographs show how much Sybella enjoyed her day “back home” and seeing the links with her family’s past in the village.
Sybella sends her best wishes to all in the village who remember her.
She is the great granddaughter of James Hunter who founded the furniture makers James Hunter & Sons and whose factory was sited near to the playpark in the Hunters Way estate.
So it was a ”must” for Sybella during her visit to have a photograph taken in the street named after her great grandfather.
Later, by the very kind invitation of Johnny Mair and Ian Murray, she visited the local Masonic Lodge to view the furniture presented to the lodge by her great grandfather and which had been made by the craftsmen at his Calder Cabinet & Chair Works.
The photographs show how much Sybella enjoyed her day “back home” and seeing the links with her family’s past in the village.
Sybella sends her best wishes to all in the village who remember her.
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