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Title: GOURLAY BUTCHERS IN DUNDEE
Post by: jenc on Tuesday 16 August 11 16:52 BST (UK)

Trying to find out where a butcher shop was situated in Dundee (1920's/1930's)  It could have been on the Hilltown!
All the info I have is  - Gourlay, butchers No. 64
I tried Dundee Directories, but the latest I could find on line was 1912
Maybe some older Dundonians out there might recall the shop
Jenc

Title: Re: GOURLAY BUTCHERS IN DUNDEE
Post by: Johnoz on Wednesday 17 August 11 08:15 BST (UK)

Dear Jenc

My granduncle, Kirriemuir born, Andrew Bennett Gourlay 1878-1929 was a butcher as was his Forfar born son, Andrew Gourlay b1899, so maybe the latter had his own shop.

I've just sent an email to my second cousin in England who is the latter's niece referring her to this post. Maybe, she will have some information for you.

John Gourlay
Melbourne, Australia

Title: Re: GOURLAY BUTCHERS IN DUNDEE
Post by: jenc on Wednesday 17 August 11 12:26 BST (UK)

Hi John  I've sent you a personal message
 Jen

Title: Re: GOURLAY BUTCHERS IN DUNDEE
Post by: Johnoz on Wednesday 17 August 11 13:17 BST (UK)

Now I know who jenc is. Thanks Jennifer, great photograph. I have sent my email to second cousin Linda. She is yet to reply. She is a niece of 1899 Andrew.

I have corresponded with Ronald McCaffer previously and through him heard of Gordon. I presume that the ACG they refer to is Andrew Cairns Gourlay, Ronald's grandfather.

I'll pass the photograph to Linda, it may help with the identification.

regards
John g

Title: Re: GOURLAY BUTCHERS IN DUNDEE
Post by: snowolf on Wednesday 17 August 11 20:29 BST (UK)

Hello Jenc :),
In the Dundee Directories ,
1918 -1924....Peter .S. Gourlay ,(butcher), 15 kirkton Road ,downfield.
1926 - 1928..home address = 15 Kirkton Road, ....shop at 64 Hawkhill.
1929 - 1940...home address= 144 Byron Street ,Dundee
1940 --1941...Mrs Alice Gourlay=144 Byron Street.

didnt look to see how long after she was there ,maybe Peter died in 1940?

best wishes ,
Snowolf

Title: Re: GOURLAY BUTCHERS IN DUNDEE
Post by: ev on Wednesday 17 August 11 22:44 BST (UK)

Snowolf  :)

going by the 1st post could be 64 hawkhill not 64 hilltown  :-\

ev

Title: Re: GOURLAY BUTCHERS IN DUNDEE
Post by: Johnoz on Thursday 18 August 11 08:54 BST (UK)

I have a 1890 born Peter Gourlay in my tree. Born Auchterhouse, Forfarshire, but no occupation known. I also have a c1891 Peter but have his occupation as a nurse. Both a suitable age.

John Gourlay

Title: Re: GOURLAY BUTCHERS IN DUNDEE
Post by: jenc on Thursday 18 August 11 11:36 BST (UK)

Hi all, and many thanks to everyone, what a team!
Ev and Snowolf, you are so right regarding the Hawkhill.....on reflection I had been thinking that 64 Hilltown was too steep to have been the site of the shop  The photographer's studio was situated at the end of town where Hawkhill stood, so it all fits into place :)
I think John, that Peter born 1890 in Auchterhouse is our man.......his brother was Andrew Cairns Gourlay, probably the reason it is in the possession of the McCaffers :)
I will let them know and once again big thanks to all
Best wishes from Jen