Rodger Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Rodger family history as sourced from a memorial at Mearns Cemetery. This records the deaths of:

• Margaret Cohrane Rodger on Nov 5th 1930, age 7 yrs.
• Frederick William Patrick Rodger on March 26th 1935, age 55 yrs.
• Christina Cochrane Rodger on May 5th 1971.

Biggam Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Biggam family history, as sourced from a memorial at Mearns Cemetery, Glasgow. This records the deaths of:

• Colonel Thomas Biggam, MB, Ch.B, RAMC, served in France 1914-1918. Born June 15th 1874, Laigh, Glenstockdale, Leswalt, Stranraer, Died Mat 19th 1939 at Heanish, Isle of Tiree.
• Catriona MacDonald, Born July 27th 1882, Glasgow. Died May 28th 1967.

Barr Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Barr family history, as sourced from a memorial at Mearns Cemetery, Glasgow. This records the deaths of:

• John Barr on Dec 17th 1952, age 70 yrs.
• Agnes Gilmour on March 25th 1971, age 91 yrs.

Fairweather Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This afternoon I am posting information on Fairweather family history as sourced from a memorial at Mearns Cemetery. This records the deaths of:

• Dame Margaret Eureka McIntyre, J.P.,
• Sir Wallace Fairweather, D.L., of Faside

Additional comment.

• The burial place is an extensive plot, possibly about 144 sq yards. 
• Names of deceased are recorded on recumbent paving slabs.
• The centrepiece monument holds a sun dial.
• No dates are provided. Research indicates that Sir Wallace was born 1853 and died 1938. Lady Margaret was born in Ballarat, Granville County, Victoria, Australia. Her life spanned the period 1855-1935.
• Sir Wallace was a consulting engineer and patent agent in Glasgow and London. He was involved in aviation and local government.

Shannon Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Shannon family history as sourced from a memorial at Mearns Cemetery, Glasgow. This records the deaths of:

• Robert James Shannon on Feb 25th 1941, age 71 yrs.
• Janet Carrick on April 26th 1951, age 77 yrs.
• Janet Ritchie Shannon on Feb 17th 1984, age 80 yrs.