Hi list, I've just found Andrew Latto in the 1841 Census at Woolman Hill, Aberdeen West #168A. He is listed as an "overseer", and after him is a list of about 30 various ages and surnames. Can anyone tell me the history of this hospital? Would there have been a reason for this Andrew Latto to emigrate to America with about 14 children? (family story) Any clues would be most appreciated. Many thanks, Jeannette

J T Walton wrote: >Hi list, > > I've just found Andrew Latto in the 1841 Census at Woolman Hill, Aberdeen West #168A. He is listed as an "overseer", and after him is a list of about 30 various ages and surnames. > > Can anyone tell me the history of this hospital? > This was the first "Aberdeen Royal Infirmary". The building (which is still standing) was designed by one of Aberdeen's foremost architects, Archibald Simpson and built 1832-38. I think an "Infirmary" had existed from an earlier date, but as an organisation, rather than as a building. It served much of Northeast Scotland, not just the town/city of Aberdeen. Grampian Health Board, who are the descendants of the 19th century "Infirmary" have an Archivist, based at the Woolmanhill site. I cannot for the moment lay my hands on her contact details, but if you find the Health Board site, you can probably find it. >Would there have been a reason for this Andrew Latto to emigrate to America with about 14 children? > I could imagine the 14 children might be a sufficient reason! Gavin Bell

Hello everyone. I'm new to the list. I have just found out that my father's grandfather, who abandoned his wife and three small girls in around 1915, and so was never spoken of again in the family, was born in Aberdeen. I was wondering if anyone could help me find out more about him and his family? He was William B. Parker, apparently born in Aberdeen in 1869 or 1870 (probably 1869) Father William T. Parker Mother Mattie Beazley Married in New Orleans to my great-grandmother Augusta Lowenstein in 1900. I assume he remained in America, but don't know whether his parents stayed behind in Scotland. I know it is a long shot, but any help greatly appreciated, including advice on where to look. Many thanks David Chernaik, London On 16 Oct 2009, at 22:12, J T Walton wrote: > Hi list, > > I've just found Andrew Latto in the 1841 Census at Woolman Hill, > Aberdeen West #168A. He is listed as an "overseer", and after him is > a list of about 30 various ages and surnames. > > Can anyone tell me the history of this hospital? Would there have > been a reason for this Andrew Latto to emigrate to America with about > 14 children? (family story) > > Any clues would be most appreciated. > > Many thanks, > Jeannette > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ABERDEEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >