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Title: Girthon - Gatehouse of Fleet.
Post by: Solway on Monday 03 September 12 16:34 BST (UK)

Can anyone please assist with the following two queries in connection with Gatehouse of Fleet?
In Pigot & Co's 1825-26 Directory, mention is made of 'Nelson Street'.  Where was this Street located?
On the War Memorial, there is a Robert Dalrymple and I wonder if someone may know the names of his parents?
Any information on the above would be much appreciated.

Title: Re: Girthon - Gatehouse of Fleet.
Post by: matt muir on Monday 03 September 12 17:38 BST (UK)

Regarding Q 2,-- if you try this link for the C.W.G.C. site it shows only 3 Dalrymple's
with first name begining with an R.
http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead.aspx?cpage=1
It does show parents name & address.

This link gives further info on the memorial.
http://www.scottishwarmemorials.co.uk/
Rgds Matt

Title: Re: Girthon - Gatehouse of Fleet.
Post by: Solway on Monday 03 September 12 21:25 BST (UK)

Many thanks for your prompt response, Matt. Will get down to trying this site.

Title: Re: Girthon - Gatehouse of Fleet.
Post by: Callywoods on Monday 24 September 12 20:26 BST (UK)

There is a Neilson Square in Gatehouse, which today is just a couple of cottages on Ann Street.
Neilson Street was nearby but the buildings on it have long gone.

Title: Re: Girthon - Gatehouse of Fleet.
Post by: Solway on Monday 24 September 12 20:44 BST (UK)

Thanks for this, Callywoods. From what you say, it appears there is a misprint in Pigot's Directory in the spelling of Neilson.
Much appreciated.