This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Dauvitmac Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.dnb.general/620.619.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Guys, I have a few Rowat records on file, but connected to the Watsons. Margaret Watson married Robert Rowat in Paisly 1850. Robert was a shawl manufacturer. It was his son, Dewar, (named after his Grandfather, Dewar Watson} it was Dewar Rowat that started the pickle/sauce outfit, Rowat and co. and ran it till his death in 1931. His Mother, Margaret died in 1903. Father, Robert in 1897. Have records on some of the oher children as well. I had a look at some of my trade directories from Glasgow. Alexander, the Wire manufacturer, was in busines a long time and there is an nteresting advert for the company in the 1894 directory. They were based in the Candleriggs, before moving to Watson St.(pic atached)I don't have any family records for Alexander, but could find out about the company, if it is of any interest to you. Awrabest Davie, in sunny Glasgow Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.