Sixth Generation
This is the first generation in which some members of the family leave Scotland. During the quarter century after 1885, no less than seven members move to Canada, the United States, and Australia. It tends to be the younger family members who leave Scotland. This is a period of general large migration from the British Isles and Europe as people search for a better life in the "new worlds."
Early settlements in the new worlds include Ottawa and Vancouver in Canada, New York and New Orleans in the U.S.A., and New South Wales in Australia.
Within Scotland, our family continues to grow - both in the area around our ancestral home and elswhere. We are represented in Montrose, Logie Pert, Marykirk, Dundee, and in Kinless, Morayshire.
Occupations include the traditional carpenters and blacksmiths. We also see engineers, a plumber, clergyman, school teacher, housekeeper, secretary, tailor, and policeman in our family around the turn of the 20th century.
John Low
(ID=69)
Born: 1849 - Montrose, Forfarshire,
Scotland
Died: 28 Jan 1923 - Montrose, Forfarshire,
Scotland
Sex: Male
Occupation: Carpenter
Father: James Low (ID=52)
Mother: Isobel (Isabella) Donaldson
(ID=53)
Marriage #1: 11 Sep 1870 - Montrose,
Scotland to:
Mary Rattray
(ID=70)
Born: 1850 - Montrose, Forfarshire,
Scotland
Died: 25 Oct 1893 - Montrose, Scotland
Marriage #2: 04 Jun 1897 - Brechin,
Forfarshire,
Scotland to:
Mary Millar Wallace
(ID=188)
Born: 1864 -
Died: 30 Dec 1943 -
CHILDREN:
By Mary Rattray:
1. Alexander Low
(ID=400) 1873c -
2. Elizabeth Rattray Low (ID=111)
1875 - 18 Apr 1909
3. Mary Jane Low
(ID=112) 1877 - 1947
4. John Low
(ID=114)
06 Oct 1879 -
5. Annie Low
(ID=485) 1881
-
By Mary Millar Wallace:
6. William Mark Low (ID=115) 27 Jul
1898 - 18 May 1904
7. Walter Gordon Low (ID=116)
25 Dec 1905 - 15 Sep 1944
John Low, son of James Low and Isobel Donaldson, was born at Montrose in 1849 where he was raised. He is recorded in the census of 1861 at 13 India Lane, Montrose. John was a Ship Carpenter (sea going) in 1870, and a Joiner (Journeyman) in 1879. Later he was variously described as a Cart Wright (1881), a Joiner (1897), Cart and Wheel Wright (1902), Cartwright (1913), and a Cart- wright Master (1923).
John married twice. First he married Mary Rattray on 11 September 1870 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Montrose. Witnesses were James Bowick and Betsey Dale. (Was this James Bowick related to the BUICK / BUEK family? - see ID=36). Mary Rattray was born at Montrose about 1850 and was a daughter of Douglas Rattray (ID=453), Flaxdresser, and Jane Lindsay (ID=454). She died at 4 Upper Hall Street, Montrose on 25 October 1893, of congestion of the brain.
John then married, on 4 June 1897, Mary Millar Wallace, Domestic Servant, at 87 River Street, Brechin, Forfarshire, in the Church of Scotland. She was born about 1864 and was the daughter of James Wallace (ID=455) (reputed father), Farm Servant, and Elizabeth Millar (ID=456), Domestic Servant. She was the widow of William Mark at the time of her marriage to John. She died on 30 December 1943.
John's first five children were born while married to Mary Rattray, and his last two children were born while married to Mary Millar Wallace. His last child was adopted.
John Low died at 28 King Street, Montrose on 28 January 1923 of Bronchtis - Chronic Valvular Disease Heart, Chronic Senile Decay. Information was supplied to the Registrar by I. Fettes, friend, 9 King Street, Montrose. The gravestone of this family is located at Sleepy Hillock Cemetery, Brechin Road, Angus, and is inscribed:
Erected by John and Mary Low in memory of their son William died 18th May 1904, aged 5 years & 9 months. The above John Low died 28th January 1923, aged 73 years. And his wife Mary Wallace Millar died 30th Dec. 1943 aged 79 years. Also their son Walter Gordon beloved husband of Agnes Dunn died 15th Sept. 1944, aged 38 years. And the above Agnes Dunn died 6th Jan. 1972, aged 60 years. Mary Rattray first wife of the above John Low and their son Alexander are interred in Rosehill Cemetery. Also their daughter Elizabeth Rattray who died 18th April 1909, aged 34 years.
References: 105, 111, 126, 147, 151, 153, 158, 159, 237,
241, 259
Elizabeth Low
(ID=71)
Born: ?1852 - Montrose, Forfarshire(?),
Scotland
Died: ?1852 -
Sex: Female
Occupation:
Father: James Low (ID=52)
Mother: Isobel (Isabella) Donaldson
(ID=53)
Single
References: 237
William Low
(ID=72)
Born: ?1854 - Montrose, Forfarshire (?),
Scotland
Died: ?1854 -
Sex: Male
Occupation:
Father: James Low (ID=52)
Mother: Isobel (Isabella) Donaldson
(ID=53)
Single
References: 237
Catherine Low
(ID=73)
Born: 01 Sep 1856 - Montrose, Forfarshire,
Scotland
Died: -
Sex: Female
Occupation:
Father: James Low (ID=52)
Mother: Isobel (Isabella) Donaldson
(ID=53)
Catherine's first name was originally registered as Jemima but the record was altered to Catherine on 27 September 1856.
Following her mother's death in 1864, Catherine lived with her uncle John Low (ID=61) at Brucemill, Dun, Forfar- shire. She was there in 1871. She was still living in 1902.
References: 92, 112, 125, 237
James Low
(ID=74)
Born: 1858 - Montrose, Forfarshire,
Scotland
Died: 19 Dec 1916 - 57 India St, Montrose,
Scotland
Sex: Male
Occupation: Plumber
Father: James Low (ID=52)
Mother: Isobel (Isabella) Donaldson
(ID=53)
Married: 27 Aug 1880 - Montrose, Forfarshire,
Scotland to:
Jessie Ann Duncan
(ID=75)
Born: 1858 -
Died: -
CHILDREN:
1. James Low
(ID=484)
-
James Low, son of James Low and Isobel Donaldson was born at Montrose in 1858 where he was raised. He was at 13 India Lane, Montrose in 1861. In 1880 he was living at Manor Road, Liskeard, where he was described as a Plumber Journeyman.
On 27 August 1880 he married Jessie Ann Duncan, a Flour Mill Worker, at her home of 36 India Lane, Montrose. Witnesses were David Low (his brother?) and Williamina Duncan.
Jessie Ann Duncan, born about 1858, was a daughter of James Duncan (ID=502), Baker Journeyman, and Mary Ann Ritchie (ID=503).
James died at 57 India St., Montrose on 19 December 1916. On his death notice he was described as a Master Plumber.
References: 125, 157, 235
David Low
(ID=76)
Born: Dec 1860 - Montrose, Forfarshire,
Scotland
Died: -
Sex: Male
Occupation:
Father: James Low (ID=52)
Mother: Isobel (Isabella) Donaldson
(ID=53)
References: 125
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Elizabeth Cloudsley Low
(ID=77)
Born: 1859 - Montrose ?
Died: 23 Jul 1944 - Findhorn, Kinless,
Morayshire,
Scotland
Sex: Female
Occupation:
Father: David Low (ID=54)
Mother: Mary Norrie (ID=55)
Married: - to:
James Ross
(ID=78)
Born: 1853 - Dun, Forfarshire, Scotland
Died: -
CHILDREN:
1. R P Ross
(ID=118)
-
Elizabeth Cloudsley Low, daughter of James Low and Isobel Donaldson, was born in 1859, probably at Montrose. She was married to James Ross, Clergyman, who was born about 1853 at Dun, Forfarshire. He was a son of George Ross and Jean (Jane) Smith.
Elizabeth died at Findhorn, Kinless, Morayshire, Scotland on 23 July 1944. Her son R. P. Ross was residing in Washington, DC, USA at that time.
There may have been other children in this family.
References: 141
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Jessie Crighton Guthrie
(ID=79)
Born: 07 Nov 1861 - Logie Pert, Forfarshire,
Scotland
Died: 09 Aug 1866 - Logie Pert, Forfarshire,
Scotland
Sex: Female
Occupation:
Father: Alexander Guthrie (ID=57)
Mother: Margaret Low (ID=56)
Single
References: 87, 239
Joseph Guthrie
(ID=80)
Born: 14 Mar 1863 - Logie Pert, Forfarshire,
Scotland
Died: 11 Mar 1935 - Logie Pert, Forfarshire,
Scotland
Sex: Male
Occupation: Blacksmith
Father: Alexander Guthrie (ID=57)
Mother: Margaret Low (ID=56)
Married: 1889c - to:
0sabella Eadie
(ID=81)
Born: 29 Sep 1864 - Kirkcaldy, Forfarshire,
Scotland
Died: 08 Sep 1955 -
CHILDREN:
1. Marjory Guthrie (ID=119) May
1890 - 1892
2. Alexander Guthrie (ID=120)
11 Feb 1892 - Sep 1953
3. David Guthrie
(ID=122) 1893 - 1916
4. Mary Eadie Guthrie (ID=123)
21 May 1895 - 12 Jun 1972
5. Ruth Guthrie
(ID=125) 1900 - 1965
6. Joseph Guthrie (ID=127)
29 Aug 1902 - 10 Jan 1970
7. Isabella Guthrie (ID=129) 1907 - 11
Feb 1971
Joseph, son of Margaret Low and Alexander Guthrie, was born at Craigo Smithy, Logie Pert, Forfarshire on 14 March 1863. In 1881 he was a blacksmith and living with his parents at 2 Logie Pert Road, Logie Pert.
About 1889, Joseph married Isabella Eadie. In 1891, his family was living at Logie, Logie Pert where Joseph was a blacksmith. Later, he became a master iron steel forger at Craigo Forge, Logie Pert.
Joseph died at Craigo Forge, Logie Pert on 11 March 1935 of cerebral haemorrhage. Information on his death was supplied to the Registrar by his son Joseph Guthrie. The 1935 Confirmations of Deaths records:
GUTHRIE, Joseph, Blacksmith, retired, Craigo Forge, near Montrose, died 11 March 1935 at Craigo Forge, near Mon- trose, testate Confirmation, Forfar, 24 April, to William Donald MacKenzie, Auctioneer, Christie Lane, Montrose. Executor Will dated 9 March 1934 recorded Forfar 20 April, 1935.
Value of Estate: 9786 / 9 / 3.
Isabella Eadie was a daughter of David Eadie (ID=451), boiler maker, and Marjorie Hally (ID=452). She died on 8 September 1955, age 91, at Kirkton Rest Home, Academy Street, Forfar, Scotland. Her usual residence was given as Breadalbane Villa, East Bank, Brechin. Informa- tion on her death was supplied by William Donald MacKenzie, son in law, Bradalbane Villa, East Bank, Brechin.
References: 89, 105, 122, 123, 135, 137
Elizabeth Guthrie
(ID=82)
Born: 29 Sep 1864 - Logie Pert, Forfarshire,
Scotland
Died: 28 Aug 1866 - Logie Pert, Forfarshire,
Scotland
Sex: Female
Occupation:
Father: Alexander Guthrie (ID=57)
Mother: Margaret Low (ID=56)
Single
References: 239
Alexander Guthrie
(ID=83)
Born: 26 Aug 1866 - Logie Pert, Forfarshire,
Scotland
Died: 14 Oct 1866 - Logie Pert, Forfarshire,
Scotland
Sex: Male
Occupation:
Father: Alexander Guthrie (ID=57)
Mother: Margaret Low (ID=56)
Single
References: 82, 239
David Guthrie
(ID=84)
Born: 05 Sep 1867 - Logie Pert, Forfarshire,
Scotland
Died: 15 Aug 1871 - Logie Pert, Forfarshire,
Scotland
Sex: Male
Occupation:
Father: Alexander Guthrie (ID=57)
Mother: Margaret Low (ID=56)
Single
References: 83, 239
Margaret Ann Guthrie
(ID=85)
Born: 07 May 1870 - Logie Pert, Forfarshire,
Scotland
Died: 13 Feb 1871 - Logie Pert, Forfarshire,
Scotland
Sex: Female
Occupation:
Father: Alexander Guthrie (ID=57)
Mother: Margaret Low (ID=56)
Single
References: 90, 239
Jane Guthrie
(ID=86)
Born: 17 Nov 1871 - Logie Pert, Forfarshire,
Scotland
Died: 24 Nov 1871 - Logie Pert, Forfarshire,
Scotland
Sex: Female
Occupation:
Father: Alexander Guthrie (ID=57)
Mother: Margaret Low (ID=56)
Single
References: 86, 239
John Low Guthrie
(ID=87)
Born: 19 Nov 1872 - Logie Pert, Forfarshire,
Scotland
Died: 07 Feb 1919 - Forfarshire,
Scotland
Sex: Male
Occupation: Blacksmith, Engineer
Father: Alexander Guthrie (ID=57)
Mother: Margaret Low (ID=56)
Married: 17 Jun 1897 - Montrose, Forfarshire,
Scotland to:
Jane Ann (Jean) Webster
(ID=88)
Born: 1873 -
Died: 12 Feb 1930 - Forfarshire, Scotland
CHILDREN:
1. Janet Guthrie
(ID=130) 27 Dec 1902 - 05 Nov 1963
2. Dorothy Wilson Guthrie (ID=132)
22 Jan 1905 -
3. John Low Guthrie (ID=134) 12 Apr
1910 - 05 Jul 1959
John, son of Margaret Low and Alexander Guthrie was born 19 November 1872 at Logie Pert, Forfarshire, where he was raised. In 1891 he was a blacksmith living with his parents at Logie Pert. Later he was a qualified engineer. He was an equal partner with his brother Joseph (ID=80) at Craigo Forge, Logie Pert. His chief hobby was shooting, for which he received many prizes.
On 17 June 1897 John married Jane Ann (Jean) Webster at Montrose.
John, who died at Forfarshire on 7 February 1919, and his wife, who died 12 February 1930, were buried at Sleepy Hillock cemetery near Montrose. The gravestone is inscribed:
Sacred to the memory of John L. Guthrie, the Forge, Craigo, who died 7th Feb. 1919, aged 46 years. And his wife Jean Webster, who died 12th Feb. 1930 aged 56 years. Also their only son John L. Guthrie, beloved husband of Jenny Riddock, who died 5th July 1959, aged 49 years.
References: 88, 114, 197, 223, 233
James Rait Guthrie
(ID=89)
Born: 23 May 1876 - Logie Pert, Forfarshire,
Scotland
Died: 20 Sep 1880 -
Sex: Male
Occupation:
Father: Alexander Guthrie (ID=57)
Mother: Margaret Low (ID=56)
Single
References: 85, 239
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Margaret Crichton Low
(ID=90)
Born: 21 May 1855 - Georges Place, Dundee,
Scotland
Died: 21 Jan 1920 - Blackness Ave, Dundee,
Scotland
Sex: Female
Occupation: Schoolmistress
Father: Alexander Low (ID=58)
Mother: Jessie Crichton (ID=59)
Married: 17 Dec 1903 - Mathers Hotel,
Dundee,
Scotland to:
David Elder
(ID=91)
Born: 1857 -
Died: -
Margaret, daughter of Alexander Low and Jessie Crichton, was born at Dundee on 21 May 1855 and lived in that city all her life. In 1903, she was a School Mistress and living at 103 Hospital Wynd, Dundee.
She married on 17 December 1903 to David Elder, Jute Mill Manager of Harefied Road, Lochee, at Mather's Hotel, Dundee, in the United Free Church of Scotland. He was a son of George Fyfe Elder (ID=459), Jute Mill Engineer, and Jane Clark (ID=460). David was born about 1857.
Margaret died at Ingledene, Blackness Ave., Dundee on 21 January 1920 of Lymphedenoma (2 months). Information was supplied to the Registrar by D. Elder, Stepson.
References: 101, 115, 116, 149, 161
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Elizabeth Cloudsley Low
(ID=92)
Born: 24 Aug 1877 - Brucemill, Dun,
Forfarshire,
Scotland
Died: 17 Apr 1951 - Infirmary, Brechin,
Scotland
Sex: Female
Occupation: Housekeeper
Father: John Low (ID=61)
Mother: Jean (Jane) Low (ID=62)
Single
Elizabeth, daughter of John Low and Jean Low was born at Brucemill, Dun on 24 August 1877, where she was raised. She remained unmarried. Elizabeth worked as a housekeeper for many years and lived at 4 Pearse Street, Brechin, Angus later in her life. She died at the Brechin Infir- mary on 17 April 1951.
References: 96, 129, 142, 240
James Alexander Low
(ID=93)
Born: 12 May 1879 - Brucemill, Dun,
Forfarshire, Scotland
Died: 03 Feb 1969 - Ottawa, Ontario,
Canada
Sex: Male
Occupation: Carpenter
Father: John Low (ID=61)
Mother: Jean (Jane) Low (ID=62)
Married: 01 Jun 1905 - Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
to:
Jessie Frances Cox
(ID=94)
Born: 21 Dec 1878 - Lacolle, Quebec,
Canada
Died: 16 Jun 1959 - Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
CHILDREN:
1. Jean Cloudsley Low (ID=136)
03 May 1906 - 25 Jul 1984
2. Jessie Leith Low (ID=137) 10 Sep
1907 -
3. Frances Elizabeth Low (ID=138)
10 Sep 1908 -
4. Margaret Evelyn Low (ID=140)
20 Dec 1910 -
5. Barbara Agnes Low (ID=142)
01 Feb 1912 -
James, son of John Low and Jean Low, was born 12 May 1879 at Brucemill, Dun where he was raised. After taking his apprenticeship in carpentry in Scotland, he moved to Ottawa, Canada about 1901. The 1902 Ottawa directory lists him as living with his cousin James Low (ID=101) at 358 Lisgar Street, Ottawa. He remained at that address until his marriage to Jessie Frances Cox on 1 June 1905.
After his marriage, the family lived at several addresses in Ottawa, including: 511 McLeod, 44 Hopewell, and 105 Brighton. In 1921, the family was at 125 Glenora Ave., and during the 1930's were at 120 Waverley. In the 1940's, they were at 17 Ralph, and in the 1950's they were at 658 Gilmore, where James remained until 1963.
James was a carpenter for his entire working life. When he came to Canada, he worked with his cousin James Low and uncle Charles Alexander Low at the family con- tracting firm of J. & C. LOW in Ottawa. For more information on this business, see the biography of James Low (ID=101).
James died at Carleton Lodge, Ottawa on 3
February 1969, aged 89, and was buried in Pink's Cemetery.
Jessie, born 21 December 1878 at Lacolle, Quebec, was a daughter of James Cox (ID=461). She was a member of St. Giles Presbyterian Church, an original member of the Ottawa Home and School Council, a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the St. Andrew's Society, and a life member of the Ottawa Council of Women. She died at her residence, 658 Gilmore St., Ottawa on 16 June 1959, aged 80.
References: 78, 81, 97, 204, 248
David Low
(ID=95)
Born: 30 May 1881 - Brucemill, Dun,
Forfarshire,
Scotland
Died: 09 Jun 1954 - Thriepmuir,
Marykirk,
Kincardineshire, Scotland
Sex: Male
Occupation: Blacksmith
Father: John Low (ID=61)
Mother: Jean (Jane) Low (ID=62)
Married: 28 Mar 1914 - to:
Jessie Cadenhead
(ID=96)
Born: 10 Sep 1883 - Kincardineshire,
Scotland
Died: 26 Apr 1970 - Thriepmuir,
Marykirk,
Kincardineshire, Scotland
CHILDREN:
1. Ivy Stewart Low (ID=144) 15
Nov 1914 -
2. John Douglas Low (ID=145) 24 Jun
1916 -
3. William Low
(ID=147) 24 May 1918 -
4. Jean Elizabeth Low (ID=148)
02 Oct 1920 -
David, son of John Low and Jean Low, was born at Brucemill, Dun on 30 May 1881 and was raised there, attending the Dun Parish School. He once described what life was like at Brucemill: On Sundays the children were allowed to play only on the farm of Brucemill. But one Sunday, he broke the rule when playing with a cycle, and wandered on to the main road. He used the excuse that he got on the cycle and could not stop it (things haven't changed much with children in a hundred years!).
David became a master blacksmith.
Early in his career, he worked at several smithies in Angus and
Kincardineshire. One of the early smithies was at
Benholm, Kincardineshire, where he apparently met Jessie Cadenhead
who later became his wife. After David and Jessie married on 28
March 1914, he set up business at Charterstone, Fordoun,
Kincardineshire. He remained there until late 1920 when his
family moved to Thriepmuir, Marykirk, Kincardineshire. During
the 1920's William Taylor, who was employed to work in the Smithy,
lived with the family.
Although business slowed down in later years, David maintained a working blacksmith shop at Thriepmuir almost until his death on 9 June 1954. The blacksmith shop remained, with it's tools, in the family until 1977, when it was sold. The old family home at Thiepmuir was demolished in October of 1982, and the land brought into cultivation.
Jessie Cadenhead, born 10 September 1883,
was a daughter of William Baird Cadenhead (ID=462), blacksmith, and
Jessie Milne (ID=463). This family lived at Benholm,
Kincardineshire, and Jessie Cadenhead was a dress maker. She died at
Thriepmuir on 26 April 1970.
David's son John Douglas (Doug) Low describes what life was like in his family:
We attended Marykirk Public School which was just 200 yards up the road. We were more fortunate that most children. Some had to travel as much as three miles to and from school each day.
It was very hard working in the smithy, shoeing horses and repairing farm machinery. Welding was done by heating the metal white hot and joining it together with the hammer. Sometimes my brother Will and I had to wield the forehammer or crank the vertical drill for boring holes in the metal. There was no electrical power then.
As there was 14 acres of land at Thriepmuir, we kept a cow and fed two steers for beef and also kept a pig and some poultry. Mother used to make butter and sell some of the milk, which, after school, we would carry to the village one mile away.
The pig killing was an annual event, with a feast that night. The hams were cured and eventually hung from the kitchen for use when needed.
Crops grown were oats, hay, turnips, and potatoes. As we did not have any horses, the ploughing and cultivating was done by neighbouring farmers who were also relied upon to help with the harvesting of the crops.
Times were fairly hard in the 1920's and 30's, with the accounts for smithy work going out twice a year, at Whitson and Martimas, as was custom then, the income had to last for six months. If a farmer went bankrupt, which sometimes happened, you would only be paid a percentage of what was due.
But life had it's lighter moments. One incident which I witnessed was that of a farmer and his friend, who were on their way home from the market where they had a little too much to drink, called into the smiddy. They were staggering about all over the place. There was a tub of water by the hearth for cooling the hot iron in, and in which all the various tongs were kept. My father, anticipating what would happen, shed the tongs to both sides. Eventually, the farmer's friend staggered back and ended up sitting in the tub of not-too-clean water with a look of amazement. It was like a scene from a comedy film and it makes me laugh to this day when I remember them setting off home with the water dripping from the backside of his breeks.
Our father did not encourage us to follow him at his trade. He thought it was too hard work and times were changing.
References: 93, 131, 140, 207
Agnes Alexander Low
(ID=97)
Born: 26 Mar 1883 - Brucemill, Dun,
Forfarshire, Scotland
Died: 13 Feb 1952 - Vancouver, B.C.,
Candada
Sex: Female
Occupation: Secretary to Sir Henry Dunlop
Father: John Low (ID=61)
Mother: Jean (Jane) Low (ID=62)
Married: - to:
John Smith
(ID=98)
Born: c1876 -
Died: c1940 - Vancouver, BC, Canada(?)
CHILDREN:
1. James Alexander Smith (ID=150)
25 Jun 1925 -
Agnes Alexander Low, daughter of John Low and Jean Low was born at Brucemill, Dun on 26 March 1883. She spent her early years there, and was educated at St. Ann's Academy in Brechin. She became secretary to Sir Henry Dunlop, the owner of a shipping line.
Agnes married John Smith in the early 1920's, after a courtship of 15 years. During much of this courtship, John was living in Boston, USA, while Agnes remained in Scotland. After their marriage, they lived in Ottawa, then Edmonton, Canada, where John was a policeman. They moved to Vancouver by 1925.
John Smith was born about 1876 and died about 1940. Agnes died at Vancouver on 13 February 1952.
References: 91, 222, 240
John Low
(ID=99)
Born: 25 Dec 1884 - Brucemill, Dun,
Forfarshire,
Scotland
Died: 28 Oct 1966 - Port Alberni, B.C.,
Canada
Sex: Male
Occupation: Carpenter
Father: John Low (ID=61)
Mother: Jean (Jane) Low (ID=62)
Notes:
1. Bagpipe player
2. Marriage date uncertain
Married: 01 Jan 1923 - to:
Catherine MacGregor
(ID=100)
Born: 23 Feb 1884 - Sandwick, Lewis,
Scotland
Died: 13 Oct 1971 - Port Alberni, B.C.,
Canada
CHILDREN:
1. John Low
(ID=152)
2. Christina Isobel Low (ID=154)
John, son of John Low and Jean Low was born 25 December 1884 and was raised at Brucemill. Later he became a carpenter, and he played the bagpipes.
John moved to Canada at an unknown date,
living in Duncan and later Port Alberni, British Columbia with
his
wife and children. He married Catherine MacGregor on 1 January
1923. John died Port Alberni on 28 October 1966.
Catherine MacGregor was born 23 February 1884 at Sandwick, Lewis, Scotland. She died at Port Alberni on 13 October 1971.
References: 100, 205, 227
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James Low
(ID=101)
Born: 22 Jun 1861 - 25 North St, Montrose,
Scotland
Died: 02 Oct 1919 - Ottawa, Ontario,
Canada
Sex: Male
Occupation: Carpenter, Cabinet maker,
Contrator
Father: William (Hunter) Low
(ID=63)
Mother: Jane Mcdonald (ID=64)
Notes:
1. Raised by Uncle John
Low (ID=61)
2. Surname registered as
Mcdonald at birth never used
Married: 12 Jan 1888 - Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
to:
Martha Ashe
(ID=102)
Born: 24 Jul 1862 - Convoy, Donegal,
Ireland
Died: 31 Dec 1938 - Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
CHILDREN:
1. John Edward Low (ID=156) 01
Oct 1888 - 31 Jul 1976
2. James Low
(ID=158) 06 Apr
1890 - 04 Jul 1970
3. Rebecca Wilson Low (ID=160)
23 Apr 1892 - 23 Apr 1892
4. William Wilson Low (ID=161)
08 Mar 1893 - 26 Oct 1956
5. Alexander Cloudsley Low (ID=163)
12 Jan 1895 - 28 Dec 1959
6. Jessie Low
(ID=165) 23 Nov 1896
- 23 Nov 1896
7. Thomas Ashe Low (ID=166) 03
Sep 1897 - 22 Oct 1953
8. Samuel Low
(ID=168) 14 Nov 1899
- 16 Nov 1899
9. Elizabeth Jane Cloudsley Low (ID=169)
05 Mar 1901 - 17 Dec 1975
10. Samuel Ernest (Peter) Low (ID=170)
08 Jun 1903 - 09 Nov 1984
11. Martha Frances (Frankie) Jean Cloudsley Low
(ID=172)
29 Apr 1905 -
James Low, son of William (Hunter) Low and Jane Mcdonald, was born at Montrose on 22 June 1861 and was raised at Brucemill, Dun, Forfarshire. The index of births for Scotland records his birth thus:
22nd June 1861 at 25 North Street, Montrose, James Low McDonald, son of Jane McDonald, domestic servant.
The Birth register of Montrose for 1861 reads:
Registration Number: 249
Name and Surname: James-Low Mcdonald
(Illegitimate)
When and Where Born: 1861 June Twenty second
6.10 PM. 25 North Street
Montrose.
Sex: M
Name & profession of Father: (blank)
Maiden name of Mother: Jane Mcdonald,
Domestic Servant
Signature of Informant: Jane Mcdonald her
X Mark, Mother.
James Hay, Registrar
Witness.
When and Where Registered: 1861 July 4 at Montrose
and Signature of Registrar: James Hay, Registrar
The surname Mcdonald, registered at birth, was apparently never used.
James was raised by his uncle John Low (ID=61), his grandmother Elizabeth Cloudsley (ID=38), his great-aunt Jane Cloudsley (ID=413), and later John's wife Jean Low (ID=62). In 1871 he was attending the Dun Parish School, and in that year he was awarded a book "The Young Orator" along with a certificate for second prize in arithmetic. This book and certificate are now in my possession.
In 1881, James, aged 20, was still at Brucemill with his uncle, aunt, and grandmother. His uncle and aunt now had three young children, Elizabeth Cloudsley aged 3, James Alexander aged 1, and David, who was born in that year.
Since James Low became a carpenter, it is assumed that he apprenticed under his uncle John, but no direct reference to this was found.
James probably left Brucemill about 1883. He was possibly in Glasgow for a short time. A book on the poetical works of Robert Burns was found with the following entry on the inside cover:
Mr. James Low
November 10th 1883
98 Eaglestram St.
Glasgow
I would suspect that there was a surplus of carpenters in the area around home at Brucemill, and he went to the big city to seek better oportunities. He probably returned to Brucemill for a short time before moving to Canada.
About 1886, James Low migrated to Canada. One story I heard indicated that he flipped a coin to determine if he would move to Canada or Australia. I made an extensive search of passenger ship records to Canada from 1881 until 1887, but could find no conclusive record of him on any. There were several James Low's listed, but none seemed likely to have been him. My wife Eleanor suggested the possibility that he may have worked his way across as a ship's carpenter. If that were the case, he would not be listed on the passenger list. Also, I considered that he may have taken a ship to a port in the United States (New York?), then taken the train to Canada. At that time, no records were kept of British Subjects entering Canada from the United States. I have not checked passenger lists of ships to the United States. During the 1880's, the majority of European immigrants landed at New York. Unless I can determine the port and the name of the ship or the month in which he arrived, a search of such records would be impractical. There are just too many to search: it would be like looking for a needle in a haystack - and without even knowing if the needle was there!
I have heard that Charles Alexander Low, who later became a business partner with James, may have come to Canada with him. I could not find Charles Low on passenger lists, either.
On 12 January 1888, James Low married Martha Ashe, daughter of Edward Ashe and Rebecca Wilson, at Knox Presbyterian Church, in Ottawa, Canada. They were married by the Rev. F.W. Farries and the witnesses were Charles A. Low and Jane Ashe. The marriage was announced in the Ottawa Daily Free Press on 14 January 1888:
LOW - ASHE - At Ottawa on the 12th inst, by the Rev. Mr. Farries, James Low, late of Bruce Mill, Forfarshire, Scotland, to Martha, third daughter of Edward Ashe, Convoy County, Derry, Ireland.
The marriage registration, as issued by the office of the Registrar General for Ontario reads:
Date of Marriage: January 12th, 1888
Place of Marriage: Ottawa, Carleton County
Name of Groom: James Low
Age of Groom: 26 Yrs.
Place of Birth of Groom: Scotland
Groom's Parents Names: William Low & Jane Mcdonald
Name of Bride: Martha Ashe
Age of Bride: 25 Yrs.
Place of Birth of Bride: Ireland
Bride's Parents Names: Edward Ashe & Rebecca Wilson
Although James was not raised in the same household as his half-siblings, evidence was found that he main- tained contact with them. He was a witness to the marriage of his half-brother John Low (ID=103) in New York City in 1895, and he sent a silver carving set to John. A grandaughter of John (Valerie Elizabeth Sequin/Coats, ID=253) recalls him saying that he had a cousin James in Canada. James was apparently referred to as "cousin James" by his half-siblings.
No record could be found of James maintaining direct contact with his natural father William Low, or mother Jane Mcdonald. However, James' gravestone states he was a native of Dundee, which is incorrect. His children thought that he was from Dundee, but no records indicate that he lived there. However, his father William was in Dundee, and I think it likely that there must have been some correspondence between them. From this correspond- ence, the city of Dundee would have been noted by the family as having some long-term connection with James. There is no evidence to indicate that James maintained any contact with his mother Jane Mcdonald. There was specula- tion that his mother may have died at his birth, but this is not the case: she signed his birth registration 13 days after he was born. However, it is possible that she died when he was very young.
Soon after his arrival in Canada, James Low and Charles Alexander Low established a contracting firm of carpenters and builders, known as "J. & C. LOW." This Charles Low was not related to James but was a brother of Jean Low (ID=62) who married James's uncle John Low (ID=61). Further information on Charles Low will be found in the appendix.
"Charles Low, carpenter, 201 Bank" is
listed in the Ottawa City Direcory for 1887-8, but James Low is not
listed. The next available directory, for 1891-92 lists James
Low at 358 Lisgar Street and Charles Low at 118 Frank Street.
Also listed for the first time was the firm J. & C. LOW, at the
same address as James. In 1901, James
Alexander Low (ID=93), a cousin of James and a nephew of Charles,
came to Canada from Scotland and joined the firm.
J. & C. LOW was originally located at the residence of James Low. A photograph taken about 1891 shows the house and business located at 358 Lisgar Street. Later, as the business expanded and as inventory increased, the company, which included a lumber yard, was relocated to the south side of Catharine Street between Bank and Kent Streets in Ottawa. It was conveniently located close to the Grand Trunk Railway tracks for ease of shipping and receiving goods.
Because of the business operation, James Low was one of the first to obtain telephone service in Ottawa. In 1894 his telephone number was 1093.
J. & C. LOW constructed a number of major buildings in Ottawa between 1890 and 1914. This included the Booth Building, Masonic Temple, Y.M.C.A., American Bank Note Company, and the Trafalger Building.
James Low personally made some fine furniture for his own family and others. I am fortunate to have acquired an oak buffet and china cabinet made by him. I also have another buffet and display case made by him, apparently after he and wife Martha received a number of gifts for their silver wedding anniversary in 1913. I also have an oak dining room table, while not made by him, was ordered by him. Thus, my wife and I are fortunate in having acquired considerable fine furniture from James Low. I am proud to say that our dining room is furnished in "early Great Grandfather!". Some day, we would like to have this furniture restored to it's original condition. But then, the many scratches and chips add character to it (This chip is where grandfather dropped the carving knife, that dent is where dad's rocking horse...).
The business J. & C. LOW was destroyed by fire on 24 May 1914 and was never re-established. The loss was $40,000, and apparently the insurance policy for $25,000 had expired several weeks earlier, through an oversight. The Ottawa Citizen of 26 May 1914 carried a lengthy article on this fire, part of which reads:
Victoria Day closed with a big fire on
Catharine street when the mills and lumber yards of J. and C. Low and
a considerable portion of the lumber yards of Barrett Brothers
adjoining it fell prey to the flames. In all probability, this
great loss, in the neighborhood of $60,000, is one that must be
charged up to the practice of setting off fireworks on the
holiday....
It was a spectacular fire, and for a time
the heat around it was intense, so much so that the houses across the
street began to scorch and the hose had to be turned on Mr. Barrett's
residence, directly opposite the factory. The fire began at
about nine o'clock in the evening, just the time to bring a great
crowd of spectators and thousands from all parts of Ottawa thronged
to see the tremendous blaze. At 11 o'clock, after two hours
hard fighting the fire was well under control.
Three engines from the Ottawa fire
department turned out to the fire and the new engine from Hull
quickly responded to the call for assistance and did excellent work
under Capt. Tessier. It was necessary to ask Hull to send over
an engine because one of Ottawa's engines is undergoing repairs.
The fire started in the lumber yard of J.
and C. Low, contractors, the first blaze being seen about the center
of the yard. The cause is unknown some attribute it to sparks
from a rocket fired from a neighboring street which exploded right
over the yard. In a few minutes after the first blast was seen,
the entire place was on fire and nothing of J. and C. Low's planing
mill or lumber yard was saved.
There was a stiff breeze blowing from the
west and it carried the flame onto the lumber yards of Barrett
Brothers, which join those of Messrs. Low. The lumber was piled
closely and at the first opening in the piles just west of the
Barrett Brothers' brick office, the fire-men made their stand and
prevented the flames from crossing to any great extent to the lumber
piles nearer Bank street.
It was a very bad place for a fire to start.
There is a great amount of lumber and other inflammable materials in
that vicinity. The city asphalt plant is also very near.
The fight among the lumber piles with the dense smoke and extreme
heat was a difficult one indeed.
Messrs. J. and C. Low's mill was a two-story
building of wood construction covered with sheet metal. It
extended 99 feet along Catharine street and 35 feet deep.
Behind it was an open lumber yard extending to the Grand Trunk
tracks. The great loss, of course, was the burning up of about
50,000 feet of lumber. A large portion of it was rough lumber,
but there was also a great deal of dressed stock, mouldings,
floorings, and door sashes, etc. In the factory were 15 or 20
machines, which were run by electric power.
The mill was closed since Saturday and about
seven o'clock yesterday evening Mr. Low went around the mill and
everything was all right. There was no fire in the building during
the day, in fact, nor for some months, as all the machines are run
from motors. There was no watchman at the mill.
Everything was a complete loss. The 12
or 15 employees who had left their tool chests in the factory, were
not even able to get them out. The fire made a clean sweep from
Catharine street to the tracks. There was about $10,000 worth
of machinery in the factory, and it is
estimated that the loss to the building and the lumber will amount to
$30,000, making a total loss of $40,000. The insurance is in
the neighborhood of $25,000.
Messrs. J. and C. Low are contractors and the mill
was conducted in connection with their extensive building
operations. The mill was erected back in 1893, and had escaped
any fire until the one last night...
James Low joined the Silicate Brick Company, probably following the destruction of his business. He was Secretary-Treasurer of that company.
James broke both legs about 1914 when a vault
door being placed in the American Bank Note Company fell on
him. He never regained full use of his legs during the last
five years of his life.
What was his personality like? Jean Rook / Low made some observation: He wanted to include the name CLOUDSLEY in the names of all his children - which was not done. He apparently was a supporter of the Liberal party in politics. He was a pipe-smoker. Jean remembers him once sitting without his pipe and commenting "For heaven's sake get me my pipe." His son Alexander once made this observation: James once said the family was Scottish. Martha promptly corrected him and said she was Northern Irish. James then remarked: "Yes - but what are the Northern Irish but a bunch of Scots anyway."
They had a big party for their 25th wedding anniversary. Apparently they received a number of gifts, including silverware. I have a stirling silver gravy ladle given to them. It has the initials L and A (for Low and Ashe) overlapping each other, and the dates 1888-1913.
The LOW family lived at 358 Lisgar Street in Ottawa from at least 1891 until the death of James Low on 2 October 1919. He drowned in the Rideau Canal at Ottawa. His obituary in the Ottawa Journal of 4 October 1919 reads:
The body of James Low prominent Ottawa
contractor was found in the Rideau Canal, opposite Patterson's Boat
House, on Echo Drive, Friday morning about 8 o'clock by his son
Alex. Mr. Low was last seen alive Thursday about 11 a.m., and
in the evening when he did not return home a search was
started. Yesterday morning it was resumed and the body was
located between the steamer Wanakewan and the warf near the office of
the Silicate Brick Company.
Mr. Low left his home at 358 Lisgar street
in his usual good health and went to the office of the Silicate Brick
Company of which he was secretary-treasurer. He left the office
at 11 o'clock that being the last occasion
on which he was seen alive. It is thought that he tripped over
some object as he was walking along the warf and fell, striking his
head against the side of the boat and dropping into the water.
Five years ago Mr. Low had both legs broken
when a vault door, which was being placed in the American Bank Note
Company's Building, fell on him. He has since not had the full
use of his limbs and it is thought that this affliction might have
caused the accident.
The body was removed to Rogers and Burney's
undertaking rooms and Coroner Craig, after viewing the remains,
decided that an inquest was unnecessary.
Mr. Low was a member of the contracting firm
of J. and C. Low, which for over 31 years has been prominent in the
Ottawa building circles. The firm in that time has erected many
well known structures, including the Booth Building, on Sparks
street, the Masonic Temple, the Y.M.C.A. Building, the American Bank
Note Company Building, and the Trafalger Building.
Born in Scotland 59 years ago, Mr. Low came
to Canada in 1886, settling in Ottawa two years later when he
entered the contracting business. He was married the same year and
surviving, besides his widow, are six sons and two daughters.
The sons are: John, with the American Bank Note Co.; James, in
Montreal; William, with the Modern Machine Co.; Alex, and Thomas, in
the Militia; Ernest, at home. The two daughters, Elizabeth and
Frances, are at home.
Mr. Low was a member of Doric Lodge, No. 58,
A.F. & A.M., Progress Lodge, A.O.U.W., and Camp Argyle, Sons of
Scotland. Since coming to Ottawa he had been a member of Knox
Presbyterian Church.
The funeral is to be held on Monday, at 2:30
p.m. from his late residence to Beechwood Cemetery.
At the time of his death, personal property was listed at a value of $700.00, and realty at a value of $4325.00.
Before James died, the family was
preparing to move into a new home being built on McLeod Street in
Ottawa. Because of (unknown) problems settling the estate, the family
home had to be sold, and apparently they never moved into the new
home. There was apparently some life insurance. For a
time after James' death, Martha and her younger children lived with
her son John and his wife Jean.
Martha Ashe, daughter of Edward Ashe
(ID=464) (also spelt Ash in early records) and Rebecca Wilson
(ID=465) came to Canada in 1881 on the ship "Polynesian" which left
Liverpool on 21 April 1881. She boarded at the port of
Londonderry and arrived at Quebec on 2 May 1881. Her
occupation, as stated on the passanger list, was "Domestic
Servant." She was 18 years old at the time, and was travelling
with her mother (Mrs. E. Ash) and several of her younger sisters and
a brother. Her father was not named on the passenger list and
it appears that he did not come to Canada. She already had an
older brother living in Ottawa when she came. Although her
mother came, no record can be found of Rebecca Wilson/Ashe in
Canada. It is possible that Rebecca returned to Ireland shortly
after seeing that her children were settled.
In 1893, Martha and her sons John, James, and William visited Ireland. They returned to Canada on the ship "Parisian" which left Liverpool on 17 August and they embarked at Londonderry on 18 August 1893. They landed at Quebec or Montreal on 25 August 1893.
Martha enjoyed working at home. She was a meticulous housekeeper. Her daughter-in-law Jean Rook / Low recalls that Martha was always asking for laundry, and if anyone accidently put some clothing down, it would promptly end up in the wash. Every morning, Martha cleaned the front walk. She had a sewing machine, and was noted for making fine patchwork quilts. Martha enjoyed dancing.
Apparently Martha was noted for spoiling her children. Jean Eleanor Rook (ID=157) visited the LOW household often before she married into the family. When she saw how Martha was always doing things for the children, Jean commented: "I wouldn't marry one of your son's if he was the last man on earth. You ruin them!" Not only did she marry one (John, ID=156), but even her sister married one (Minnie Rook, ID=162, married William Low, ID=161).
After the death of her husband, she lived at a number of places in Ottawa. She lived with her son John and his wife, then later with daughter Frankie and her husband.
Martha Ashe suffered a stroke in the mid 1930's and lost the power of speech. She was bedridden, and lived with her son Alexander Low (ID=163) and family at 29 Grosvenor, Ottawa, until her death on New Years Eve, 1938. She was buried with her husband at the Beechwood Cemetery in Ottawa. This family gravestone is inscribed:
In Memory of James Low 1861-1919 Native of Dundee, Scotland.
His Wife Martha Ashe 1862-1938 Native of Convoy, Ireland. At
Rest. Rebecca 1892. Jessie 1866. Samuel 1899.
References: 1, 5, 76, 77, 79, 80, 104, 112, 113, 156, 173,
174, 199, 202, 203, 204, 208, 212, 219, 234, 242, 243, 248, 245,
255
NOTE ADDED DURING PRINTING:
The 1891 Census of Canada was released to researchers in December 1985. On December 27, I made a quick search for this family. James Low was listed as a Carpenter who employed 20 people. His wife Martha and sons John and James were listed. The family religion was Presbyterian.
Also listed with the family was Alice
Blair, age 10, who was born in Quebec. The birthplace of her
parents were Scotland (father) and Ireland (mother), but her parents
were not recorded. Her listed relationship to the head of house
was "Dom" (probably Domestic). Perhaps this was a "foster"
child who received care while being expected to help around the
home. It is possible she was related to the ASHE family.
John (Jack) Low
(ID=103)
Born: 24 Sep 1866 - Hospital Wynd, Dundee,
Scotland
Died: 28 Feb 1947 - buried New Orleans,
USA
Sex: Male
Occupation: Marine Engineer
Father: William (Hunter) Low
(ID=63)
Mother: Isabella Rennie Carr
(ID=65)
Notes:
1. U.S. citizen 28 May
1894
2. Moved to USA 1888
Married: 08 Mar 1895 - New York, N.Y., U.S.A.
to:
Annie Mavis Dawson
(ID=104)
Born: 28 Feb 1872 - Scotland
Died: 25 Oct 1954 - U.S.A.
CHILDREN:
1. Elizabeth Cloudsley Low (ID=174)
26 Jan 1896 - 23 Oct 1964
2. John Dawson Low (ID=176) 04
Aug 1898 - 02 Oct 1949
3. William Hunter Low (ID=178)
04 Mar 1900 - 07 Oct 1964
4. Isabelle Maxwell Low (ID=180)
11 Oct 1911 - 12 Oct 1985
5. Dorothy Ruth Low (ID=182) 26 May
1915 - 09 Mar 1939
John Low, son of William Hunter Low and Isabella Rennie Carr, was born on 24 September 1866 at Dundee. About 1886 he announced to his parents: "I am going to America." His father tried to dissuade him, but when that failed, he then financed the trip. John emigrated in 1888 and settled in New York City. He applied for U.S. citizenship in August 1892 and it was granted on 28 May 1894.
John married Annie Mavis Dawson at the Second Reform Church in New York on 8 March 1895. Annie came to the U.S.A. from Forfar, Scotland in 1890, and they met in New York. Witnesses to the marriage were Maggie (Margaret) M. Dawson and James Low. This James Low appears to have been his half brother (ID=101) who lived in Ottawa, Canada. The signature of the witness James Low appears to be in the same handwriting as entries in the Family Bible located in Ottawa.
The 1900 census of New York City shows that the family was living in a rented house at #15 West 99th Street. At that time, John's brother David A. Low was living with them, having been in the U.S.A. for one year.
John was a Marine Engineer and was employed as a Chief Engineer on steam ships. Until 1908, he spent much of his time at sea, while his family lived in New York. In 1908, John became Port Engineer for the United Fruit Company, and no longer had to spend time at sea. They moved to New Orleans, Louisiana.
Later in his career, John became a Marine Superin- tendent with another company. He spent time in Glasgow, Scotland and Belfast, Ireland, supervising the building of large ships.
John was a member of the American Institute of Naval Architects.
John enjoyed Fishing and travelling. He was a member of the Masonic Order and became a 32 degree mason, Knights Templar.
About 1932, John and his wife visited Scotland with their daughter Isabelle (ID=180). They possibly stayed at Myreside, near Marykirk, Kincardineshire, for a short visit. John Douglas Low (ID=145), who was about 15 at the time, remembers this visit. Isabelle also remembers this visit. See the biographical details on her (ID=180) for details.
References: 98, 127, 195, 207, 213, 243, 250, 252, 253
William Carr Low
(ID=105)
Born: 27 Dec 1869 - Maxwelltown, Dundee,
Scotland
Died: 05 Nov 1944 - Henty, NSW,
Australia
Sex: Male
Occupation: Tailor in Glasgow and Albury
Father: William (Hunter) Low
(ID=63)
Mother: Isabella Rennie Carr
(ID=65)
Notes:
1. Moved to Australia
early 1890's
2. Lived South Africa
& Canada 1902-1912
Married: 31 May 1895 - Albury, NSW, Australia
to:
Constance Beatrice Hill
(ID=106)
Born: 21 Oct 1872 - Australia
Died: 30 Apr 1940 - Australia
CHILDREN:
1. Jean Isobel Low (ID=183) 10
Mar 1896 -
2. William Alexander Low (ID=185)
11 Apr 1900 - 27 Sep 1961
3. Elizabeth Cloudsley (Clover) Low (ID=186)
30 Jul 1904 - 23 May 1964
William Carr Low, son of William Hunter Low and Isabella Rennie Carr, was born 27 December 1869 at Dundee, where he was raised. In the early 1890's, William was a tailor in Glasgow.
William moved to Australia before 1895, where he met and married Beatrice Hill. About 1902, the family moved to South Africa, then returned to Australia about 1905. Within a few years, they moved to Canada, probably to British Columbia. Then about 1912, they moved back to Australia where they finally settled in Henty, New South Wales.
In 1918, he and his family were living at Iron Street, Henty, New South Wales. In 1922, they were at Jones Street, Henty. William was living with his daughter Jean at Ivar Street, Henty, N.S.W. in 1943. He died at Henty, N.S.W. on 5 November 1944.
This family maintained contact with the family of his brother John Low (ID=103) in the U.S.A. for many years. See the biographical notes on William's daughter Jean Low (ID=183).
References: 102, 187, 213, 243, 252, 253, 261
Maggie Ann Low
(ID=107)
Born: 12 Sep 1871 - Dundee?, Scotland
Died: 16 Mar 1872 - Dundee?, Scotland
Sex: Female
Occupation:
Father: William (Hunter) Low
(ID=63)
Mother: Isabella Rennie Carr (ID=65)
Single
References: 243
David Allan Low
(ID=108)
Born: 04 Oct 1873 - 18 Ellon St, Dundee,
Scotland
Died: 1947 - Massachusetts?, U.S.A.
Sex: Male
Occupation: Marine Engineer
Father: William (Hunter) Low
(ID=63)
Mother: Isabella Rennie Carr
(ID=65)
Notes:
1. Moved to USA 1899
Married: 27 Feb 1901 - Dundee, Scotland to:
Betsy (Bessie) Hall Low
(ID=109)
Born: 1871 - Scotland
Died: -
CHILDREN:
1. William Hunter Low (ID=187)
1906 -
David Allan Low, son of William Hunter Low and Isabella Rennie Carr, was born 4 October 1873 in Dundee, where he was raised. He was living at 11 Graham Place, Dundee, when he married Betsy (Bessie) Hall Low on 27 February 1901. At the time of his marriage, he was described as a Marine Engineer.
David emigrated to the United States in 1899, but returned to Scotland in 1901 to marry Bessie. Both then moved to the United States. They may have been in London, England for a time in the 1930's. In the 1940's, they were at 20 James Street, Malden, Mass., but that address no longer exists. David died in a Nursing Home in Massachusetts about 1947.
Betsey (Bessie) Hall Low was a daughter of Joseph Low (ID=466), Seaman Master, and Betsey Hall (ID=467). She was living at 177 Victoria Rd, Dundee, in 1901. Although she had the same surname as her husband, it appears that she was not related.
This branch of the family is still
"lost." Pre- liminary efforts to trace this line to living
descendants have proved unsuccessful.
NOTE:
There was a David Allan Low listed in WHO'S
WHO in the 1930's. This is apparently a different person,
although both were born in Dundee and both had similar
occupations. The David Allan Low listed in WHO'S WHO was born
on 9 February 1857 and died 24 March 1937. He was Emeritus
Professor of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at East London College,
University of London. He is not related directly to this
family. However, it appears he is related to Jean Low (ID=62),
the wife of John Low (ID=61).
References: 9, 94, 127, 155, 207
Elizabeth Cloudsley Low
(ID=110)
Born: 07 Dec 1875 - 18 Ellon St, Dundee,
Scotland
Died: 22 Nov 1895 - Scotland?
Sex: Female
Occupation:
Father: William (Hunter) Low
(ID=63)
Mother: Isabella Rennie Carr (ID=65)
Single
References: 95, 243
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