My husband's great grandfather was a coal mining manager in Scotland in 1897. As far as I know he was living in Leith Scotland at the time. His name was John Black born Douglas Lanark 1851. His parents were James Black, Mason and Jane Pate. He married Elizabeth Clelland 26/6/1871 in Leith. Elizabeth was born in Dalry Ayrshire. Children James born 8/5/1872 West Calder Scotland Hugh born 1875 Carluke Lanark William born 1879 Hugh Balantyre Lanark Elizabeth Clelland's father was a ironminer in Dalry Ayrshire. His name was Hugh Clelland born 7/10/1821 Dalry, he died 4/3/1858 Dalry. Hugh married Janet Donaldson 29/5/1847 Dalry. Chidren Elizabeth Clelland born 1850 Dalry Isabella Crawford Clelland born 1850 Dalry William Clelland born 1852 Dalry William Clelland born 1854 Dalry George Clelland born 1857 Dalry All help in collecting information on these families would be appreciated. Jean Black. Brisbane. Australia