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     William Dick Gilray was a Domestic Groom/Ploughman. He was born on 8 September 1810 at Egypt, St Cuthbert's, Midlothian, Scotland. He was the son of Thomas Gillrie and Catharine Clark. William Dick Gilray was baptized on 30 September 1810 at Liberton, Midlothian, Scotland. He married Ann Montgomery, daughter of John Montgomery and Margaret Howden, on 7 December 1832 at Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland. William Dick Gilray married Isabella McNab, daughter of Ewen McNab and Elizabeth McEwan, on 19 November 1861 at Dirleton, Haddington, Scotland. William Dick Gilray died on 18 December 1894 at Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland, at age 84.

     Andrew Palmer was a Farmer. He was born on 21 June 1829 at Mouswald, Dumfries, Scotland. He was the son of John Palmer and Isabella Brown. Andrew Palmer married Elizabeth Dalrymple, daughter of Andrew Dalrymple and Janet Coulthart, on 24 February 1854 at Mouswald, Dumfries, Scotland. Andrew Palmer died on 2 March 1907 at Crossmichael, Kirkcudbright, Scotland, at age 77.

     Elizabeth Dalrymple was born on 1 September 1832 at Cummertrees, Dumfries, Scotland. She was the daughter of Andrew Dalrymple and Janet Coulthart. Elizabeth Dalrymple was baptized on 7 September 1832 at Cummertrees, Dumfries, Scotland. She married Andrew Palmer, son of John Palmer and Isabella Brown, on 24 February 1854 at Mouswald, Dumfries, Scotland. Elizabeth Dalrymple died on 2 June 1897 at Wishaw, Lanark, Scotland, at age 64.

     Andrew Waters was a Shepherd. He was born on 22 January 1836 at Mouswald, Dumfries, Scotland. He was the son of William Waters and Helen Duncan. Andrew Waters married Mary Copeland, daughter of William Copeland and Mary McDonald Bell, on 25 June 1863 at Lochside, Durrisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland. Andrew Waters died on 19 December 1899 at Wishaw, Lanark, Scotland, at age 63.

     Mary Copeland was born on 9 August 1842 at Durrisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland. She was the daughter of William Copeland and Mary McDonald Bell. Mary Copeland married Andrew Waters, son of William Waters and Helen Duncan, on 25 June 1863 at Lochside, Durrisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland. Mary Copeland died on 18 April 1913 at Glasgow, Scotland, at age 70.

     Andrew Palmer was born on 18 December 1891 at Carluke, Lanark, Scotland. He was the son of James Palmer and Mary Waters. Andrew Palmer died on 4 July 1919 at age 27; unknown.

     John Palmer was a Railway labourer. He was born on 30 July 1855 at Mouswald, Dumfries, Scotland. He was the son of Andrew Palmer and Elizabeth Dalrymple. John Palmer married Janet Connell, daughter of Samuel McLean and Jessie Connell, on 28 November 1879 at Troqueer, Kirkcudbright, Scotland. On her marriage certificate, Samuel McLean, Ploughman, is given as her reputed father. John Palmer married Mary Irving, daughter of Elizabeth Irving, on 7 June 1889 at Mouswald, Dumfries, Scotland. John Palmer died on 18 July 1939 at Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland, at age 83.

     Mary Palmer was born on 27 April 1857 at Mouswald, Dumfries, Scotland. She was the daughter of Andrew Palmer and Elizabeth Dalrymple. Mary Palmer married George Wilson, son of George Wilson and Elizabeth Dobie, on 6 January 1888 at Lochmaben, Dumfries, Scotland. Mary Palmer died on 11 November 1926 at Heriot, Mid Lothian, Scotland, at age 69.

     Andrew Dalrymple Palmer was born on 5 April 1860 at Mouswald, Dumfries, Scotland. He was the son of Andrew Palmer and Elizabeth Dalrymple. Andrew Dalrymple Palmer married Isabella McCardle, daughter of James McCardle and Mary Martin, on 25 November 1879 at Mouswald, Dumfries, Scotland. Andrew Dalrymple Palmer died on 16 August 1910 at Hutchesontown, Glasgow, Scotland, at age 50.

     Janet Palmer was born on 19 September 1863 at Kirkfield, Mouswald, Dumfries, Scotland. She was the daughter of Andrew Palmer and Elizabeth Dalrymple. Janet Palmer died on 9 January 1864 at Kirkfield, Mouswald, Dumfries, Scotland.

     George Palmer died in 1866 at Mouswald, Dumfries, Scotland. He was born on 27 February 1866 at Mouswald, Dumfries, Scotland. He was the son of Andrew Palmer and Elizabeth Dalrymple.

     James Blackwood was a Marine Electrical Engineer. He was born on 19 December 1920 at Shettleston, Glasgow, Scotland. He was the son of John Blackwood and Caroline Parker. James Blackwood married Lily Palmer McMurdo, daughter of James McMurdo and Elizabeth Dalrymple Palmer, on 25 November 1942 at Gourock, Renfrew, Scotland. James Blackwood died on 4 November 2004 at Croydon, Victoria, Australia, at age 83. After serving as an apprentice electrician in his father's business, in 1946 he joined Alfred Holt's Blue Funnel Line, and worked as a chief electrician on their international shipping routes until 1953, mainly on the routes from the UK to Japan and the USA. On-shore, he worked briefly with English Electric in Stafford, returning to Glasgow to work for Verity Ltd. He finished his career as a marine sales engineer with Brush Electrical, based in Loughborough, England. After retiring, he and his wife Lily emigrated to Victoria, Australia, to join their children and grand-children. His main hobbies were fly-fishing and boating.
His sisters in one of the photos are, from the left, Isobel, Ina, Marion and Marjory.

     Ann Montgomery was born on 13 September 1811 at Prestonpans, East Lothian, Scotland. She was the daughter of John Montgomery and Margaret Howden. Ann Montgomery was baptized on 21 September 1811 at Prestonpans, East Lothian, Scotland. She married William Dick Gilray, son of Thomas Gillrie and Catharine Clark, on 7 December 1832 at Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland. Ann Montgomery died on 12 April 1860 at Chapel, Nth Berwick, East Lothian, Scotland, at age 48.

     Edward Palmer was born on 31 January 1867 at Mouswald, Dumfries, Scotland. He was the son of Andrew Palmer and Elizabeth Dalrymple. Edward Palmer married Jane Simpson, daughter of Samuel Simpson and Ann Isbister, on 17 April 1900 at Gorbals, Glasgow, Scotland. Edward Palmer was a Market Gardener in 1901. He died on 5 April 1950 at Broughty Ferry, Angus, Scotland, at age 83.

     Hugh Palmer was born on 11 February 1869 at Mouswald, Dumfries, Scotland. He was the son of Andrew Palmer and Elizabeth Dalrymple. Hugh Palmer was a Railway Signalman in 1898. He married Jemima Dick Cook, daughter of Daniel Cook and Margaret Dick, on 18 November 1898 at Milton, Glasgow, Scotland. Hugh Palmer died on 23 June 1953 at Carstairs, Lanark, Scotland, at age 84.

     Matthew Palmer was a Railway Brakesman and Gas Works Stoker. He was born on 26 November 1870 at Mouswald, Dumfries, Scotland. He was the son of Andrew Palmer and Elizabeth Dalrymple. Matthew Palmer married Janet Watson, daughter of James Watson and Mary Lothian, on 1 June 1894 at Carluke, Lanark, Scotland. Matthew Palmer died on 8 November 1937 at Hamilton, Lanark, Scotland, at age 66.

     Helen Waters was born on 20 July 1865 at Annan, Dumfries, Scotland. She was the daughter of Andrew Waters and Mary Copeland. Helen Waters married John Hetherington on 2 June 1892 at Wamphrey, Dumfreis, Scotland. Helen Waters died on 12 October 1929 at age 64.

     William Waters was born on 21 March 1868 at Annan, Dumfries, Scotland. He was the son of Andrew Waters and Mary Copeland. William Waters married Catherine Hill on 14 December 1904. William Waters married Mary Kerr on 29 January 1913. William Waters married Annabella Kemp on 24 April 1925. William Waters died on 1 February 1927 at age 58.

     Lillias Waters was born on 18 February 1870 at Annan, Dumfries, Scotland. She was the daughter of Andrew Waters and Mary Copeland. Lillias Waters married James Bell, son of James Bell and Helen Johnston, on 2 June 1893 at Wamphray, Dumfries, Scotland. Lillias Waters died on 14 January 1909 at Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland, at age 38.

     Thomasina Waters was born on 24 July 1872 at Foothills, Annan, Dumfries, Scotland. She was the daughter of Andrew Waters and Mary Copeland. Thomasina Waters died in 1873 at Ruthwell, Dumfries, Scotland.

     William Copeland was a Shepherd. He was born on 8 July 1801 at Collinnie, Durrisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland. Baptised 8 July 1801. He was the son of John Copland and Flora Lorimer. William Copeland married Mary McDonald Bell, daughter of William Bell and Lillias (Lily) Beattie, on 14 March 1829 at Potburn, Ettrick, Selkirk, Scotland. Also proclaimed at Moffat on 8th March 1829 for the third time. William Copeland died on 3 January 1876 at Gorbals, Glasgow, Scotland, at age 74.

     Mary McDonald Bell was born in January 1810 at Castlehill, Tundergarth, Dumfries, Scotland, Baptised 30 Jan 1810. She was the daughter of William Bell and Lillias (Lily) Beattie. Mary McDonald Bell married William Copeland, son of John Copland and Flora Lorimer, on 14 March 1829 at Potburn, Ettrick, Selkirk, Scotland. Also proclaimed at Moffat on 8th March 1829 for the third time. Mary McDonald Bell died on 1 June 1894 at Carluke, Lanark, Scotland, at age 84.

     Betsy Parker was born on 17 March 1874 at Bridgeton, Glasgow, Scotland. She was the daughter of Moses Parker and Ann Gilroy. Betsy Parker married Charles Morrison Smith, son of Andrew Arrick Smith and Mary Campbell Morrison, on 21 June 1898 at Camlachie, Glasgow, Scotland. Betsy Parker died on 9 April 1954 at Motherwell, Lanark, Scotland, at age 80.

     William Copeland was born on 8 January 1833 at Durrisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland. He was the son of William Copeland and Mary McDonald Bell.

     Agnes Copeland was born in May 1851 at Durrisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland. She was the daughter of William Copeland and Mary McDonald Bell.

     Flora Copeland was born on 7 April 1838 at Durrisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland. She was the daughter of William Copeland and Mary McDonald Bell.

     John Copeland was born on 22 December 1830 at Durrisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland. He was the son of William Copeland and Mary McDonald Bell. John Copeland died before 1840.

     John Copeland was born on 20 April 1840 at Durrisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland. He was the son of William Copeland and Mary McDonald Bell. John Copeland married Margaret McKinnell, daughter of Samuel McKinnell and Susan Hyslop, on 26 December 1862 at Millhead, Tynron, Dumfries, Scotland. John Copeland was a Police Constable and Draper.

     Lilias Copeland was born on 18 February 1835 at Durrisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland. She was the daughter of William Copeland and Mary McDonald Bell.

     Thomas Copeland was born on 24 May 1846 at Durrisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland. He was the son of William Copeland and Mary McDonald Bell. Thomas Copeland was a Draper in 1881.