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Title: Suicide - James Inglis 1885 *COMPLETED*
Post by: sage on Wednesday 14 March 12 02:26 GMT (UK)
I too have a query regarding a suicide that took place at Johnston's Land Cambusnethan 17 July 1885 of James Inglis (Master Shoemaker). He was aged 66.

I wonder if it would have been reported in the Glasgow papers or if I'd need to access the 'Wishaw Press' via Motherwell Heritage Centre. Would appreciate some insight.

With thanks, Sage.
Title: Re: Suicide - James Inglis 1885
Post by: M.R. Dien on Wednesday 14 March 12 15:16 GMT (UK)
Sorry there doesn't appear to be anything listed in the Gales collection of 19th century newspapers (including the Glasgow Herald) 

Checking the Wishaw Press may yield better results
Title: Re: Suicide - James Inglis 1885
Post by: Skoosh on Wednesday 14 March 12 15:41 GMT (UK)
How about trying the National Archives Sage.     http://www.nas.gov.uk/onlineCatalogue/

Skoosh.
Title: Re: Suicide - James Inglis 1885
Post by: MonicaL on Wednesday 14 March 12 20:31 GMT (UK)
Sage, from here www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,510660.msg3669210.html#msg3669210 - see the link for the Glasgow Herald which you can search on line directly. The Evening Times is not until the 20thC.

Monica
Title: Re: Suicide - James Inglis 1885
Post by: sage on Thursday 15 March 12 05:12 GMT (UK)
Thanks everyone...with a bit of luck I'll get a chance to spend a day at Motherwell Heritage Centre in June.  I'll put this look-up on my list of priorities!

Thanks again,

Sage.
Title: Re: Suicide - James Inglis 1885
Post by: Skoosh on Thursday 15 March 12 11:20 GMT (UK)
Sage, the Hamilton Library has the "Hamilton Advertiser" if Motherwell is unsuccessful.

Skoosh
Title: Re: Suicide - James Inglis 1885
Post by: lud on Friday 16 March 12 17:32 GMT (UK)
Sage
I popped in to Motherwell Heritage Centre (Local Studies) today and have sent you a PM

Cheers
Lud
Title: Re: Suicide - James Inglis 1885 *COMPLETED*
Post by: sage on Friday 16 March 12 20:50 GMT (UK)
Thank you Lud...that explains all...what a terrible business.  :(
Title: Re: Suicide - James Inglis 1885 *COMPLETED*
Post by: murphydog on Sunday 13 October 13 13:46 BST (UK)
Hi
This is my ggg grandfathers brother.  i have a copy of the death certificate which states suicide, but it looks like someone knows the background.  Can anyone help? 
Title: Re: Suicide - James Inglis 1885 *COMPLETED*
Post by: cookies4 on Sunday 13 October 13 18:09 BST (UK)
Quote from: murphydog on Sunday 13 October 13 13:46 BST (UK)
Hi
This is my ggg grandfathers brother.  i have a copy of the death certificate which states suicide, but it looks like someone knows the background.  Can anyone help?

There is a report in The Scotsman on 16th July 1885 page 4.
Title: Re: Suicide - James Inglis 1885 *COMPLETED*
Post by: murphydog on Sunday 13 October 13 20:00 BST (UK)
Thank you so much

Can't get the information - a job for another day - but thank you for taking the time to reply.
Title: Re: Suicide - James Inglis 1885 *COMPLETED*
Post by: MonicaL on Sunday 13 October 13 20:19 BST (UK)
Hi Murphydog

Welcome to RootsChat  :)

I am sure Sage will have made headway on the story since last year, especially with the further info provided by Lud. Sage will get a notification of your post and will post on here. Sage will very likely expand further on the background on this sad story...maybe by PM/personal message if need be.

Monica
Title: Re: Suicide - James Inglis 1885 *COMPLETED*
Post by: murphydog on Sunday 13 October 13 20:49 BST (UK)
Hi Monica

Thank you so much!  Wish I'd known about this website a year ago. I have been researching my family for about a year (not long) and only came across this website today.  Thank you - it is so good to know that there are people out there who are interested and will respond.

With every good wish

Anne

Title: Re: Suicide - James Inglis 1885 *COMPLETED*
Post by: MonicaL on Sunday 13 October 13 21:18 BST (UK)
Anne, just sent you a PM. Just click on the link when it comes through.

Monica
Title: Re: Suicide - James Inglis 1885 *COMPLETED*
Post by: sage on Sunday 13 October 13 21:25 BST (UK)
Hi Anne...I'm more than happy to help you out with this one but I'm in Oz and it's morning here and I have to go to work. The article that Lud sent me explained all.  Be in touch this evening.

Sage.  :)
Title: Re: Suicide - James Inglis 1885 *COMPLETED*
Post by: MonicaL on Sunday 13 October 13 21:27 BST (UK)
Knew you would be there Sage  ;) Have the Scotsman article now that Cookies4 mentioned. Have you got this? Have sent Anne a PM about this too.

Monica
Title: Re: Suicide - James Inglis 1885 *COMPLETED*
Post by: sage on Monday 14 October 13 12:19 BST (UK)
Hi Anne,

I sent you a PM...hoping we can exchange some Inglis research!

Sage.