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Title: black hill farm west calder
Post by: lovelaj on Wednesday 22 September 10 08:16 BST (UK)
anyone any info history of this farm owned 1880's by john wilson. my greatgrandfather was a servant there.
Title: Re: black hill farm west calder
Post by: Thinlizy on Wednesday 22 September 10 18:44 BST (UK)
I am going into the West Lothian Family History Centre tomorrow I will have a look for you and speak to the archivist. T
Title: Re: black hill farm west calder
Post by: lovelaj on Wednesday 22 September 10 21:34 BST (UK)
hi thinlizzy that would be magic, thanks. my great grandads name was thomas stewart and he was working as servant on this farm 1881 when he was 15.
i',m going to dumfries next week to look up stewarts from kirkcudbrightshire
Title: Re: black hill farm west calder
Post by: Thinlizy on Friday 24 September 10 11:56 BST (UK)
At West Lothian Centre yesterday, West Calder was part of Midlothian in 19th century. The farm is still fully functional but its history will be in a Midlothian collection. The valuation rolls are held in the Central Library so will have a look when I am in next week. If you contact the Midlothian Local Studies Centre in Loanhead (details on their site - local.studies[at][/blue]midlothian.gov.uk ) They may be able to give you more. T
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Title: Re: black hill farm west calder
Post by: Skoosh on Friday 24 September 10 13:28 BST (UK)
Lizy,  where is the West Lothian Family History Centre?    Skoosh.
Title: Re: black hill farm west calder
Post by: Thinlizy on Friday 24 September 10 15:12 BST (UK)
 Skoosh Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7.00 - 9.00 pm from September to June in the West Lothian Library Headquarters at Connolly House, Blackburn

Website http://www.wlfhs.org.uk
Title: Re: black hill farm west calder
Post by: lovelaj on Friday 24 September 10 17:48 BST (UK)
thanks tl...i'll get in touch with them having trouble finding servant thomas after 1881 census.
Title: Re: black hill farm west calder
Post by: Skoosh on Friday 24 September 10 22:14 BST (UK)
Thanks Lizy!     Skoosh.