Hi Guy Most agricultural districts have, or had, ploughing associations or societies. Each year they would hold a Ploughing Competition, where the completion was quite fierce. Winners received valuable prizes and trophies and, at least today, can qualify for the national championships. Best wishes Ian A McClumpha Researching Scottish Ancestors; please visit my website: http://www.imchad.freeola.com -----Original Message----- From: sct-wigtownshire-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:sct-wigtownshire-bounces@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of guycolbyiv@att.net Sent: 13 January 2007 18:02 To: Wigtownshire List Subject: Re: [WIG LIST] Wigtown Ploughing Society 1912 Does anyone know what the "Wigtown Ploughing Society" was? A farmer's service organization, perhaps? It is likely that A. LAIRD of Torhouskie, the vice president, was School Board member Andrew LAIRD (see my previous posting). He was my 2nd cousin thrice removed. Guy I. Colby IV Irving, TX -------------- Original message from bill copland <bill.copland@ntlworld.com>: -------------- > Clubs and Societies in Wigtown (and Bladnoch) > > Wigtown Ploughing Society > President - A B Matthews > Vice President - A Laird, Torhousekie > Secretary & Treasurer - Gavin Coupland ------------------------------- -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.410 / Virus Database: 268.16.10/625 - Release Date: 13/01/07