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Thank you Nell. You have been very busy. I have never found out as much about Leith Walk than I do now. Nt sure if James Gillespie is a relation as my tree is not complete but definitely Christina. Unfortunately she passed in 1915. I am still on the hunt for her granddaughter.

Hi Alan
I cannot thank you enough for these links. Especially the newspaper cutting. Christina Gillespie is actually the grandmother of Margaret Davidson Gillespie who was born illegitimate on 18 May 1893. Someone I am trying to trace for a friend.  I have posted another question on this person on RootsChat as I only have a birth certificate and her name on her brother's [William Henry Gillespie, also illegitimate] WWI enlistment papers as Margaret [Sister] 78 Leith Walk. I have no other records of her in censuses, marriages or deaths.  Her mother was also Margaret and her grandmother Christina.  Margaret [mother] died 1894. There are records of her son William living with Christina in 1901 and 1911 but no evidence of her daughter. 

Anyway, well I never. I would just like to thank everyone for clearing the mystery of 78 Leith Walk and I am in awe of your skills especially on Maps. I would never know where to begin.

Now on to the mystery of Margaret Davidson Gillespie   

Hi yes I was aware of the paternity as her brother was also illegitimate.

I dont think Margaret died shortly after birth because in later years on William's service records she is listed as a next of kin i.e. Margaret [sister] and also a Mrs Gillespie [Grandmother]

Very Interesting. I might just have a look at today's map as I have recollection of where the building might have been or still is. Thank you again.