Joseph, son of Margaret Low and Alexander Guthrie, was born at Craigo Smithy, Logie Pert, Angus 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.