Hi Diana, Thanks for posting these notices, especially this one. The subject James CAIRD was a son of Gavin CAIRD & Agnes McLAUCHLAN. He was born 22 May 1776 in the parish of Kirkinner. His sister Ann CAIRD, born 01 Jul 1767, was my ggg'grandmother. He had a prominent son, also by the name James CAIRD: http://www.oxforddnb.com/templates/article.jsp?articleid=4339&back= Regards, Bruce On Sat, Nov 9, 2013 at 8:54 PM, Diana Henry <dianahhenry1@outlook.com>wrote: > >From The Dumfries Weekly Journal 5th April, 1825 > Sourced by Robert Wells > "At Stranraer, on the 26th March, James Caird, Esq. of Drumfadt, writer in > Stranraer, and Secretary for the Hon. Commissioners for improving the > Portpatrick harbour. - Mr Caird held various important situations in the > county of Wigtown, in one and all of which he distinguished himself by his > ability, perseverance, and attention. His death is justly lamented by his > near relatives, and by all who had the pleasure of knowing him; and in an > especial manner by his brethren of the profession, who looked up to him > with that regard and esteem to which he was so justly entitled, and which > by his modest and unassuming manners he truly merited." > Diana Henry > >