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Re: Scots College, Edinburgh, Scotland
« Reply #9 on: Thursday 17 September 09 12:23 BST (UK) »
Hi merryhow,
The 1861 Census show the family at Campsie, Stirlingshire. Thanks for giving me an idea of how far the distance.
Now to find the correct College/school.

Skurrie
Pattison/Patterson                  Birmingham
Forbes / Lowbridge / Boag     Scotland
Pickrell/Pickerell                      Warwickshire
Cartledge                                Staffordshire
Stephens  / Trevena              Cornwall
Taylor                                      Hereford
Allen / Cox / Kirkham  /Phillips     Berkshire
Kirkham  /  France      Shropshire
Campbell                  Warwick.
Noble                  Yorkshire 
Williams /Boulton      Gloucester

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Re: Scots College, Edinburgh, Scotland
« Reply #10 on: Thursday 17 September 09 14:26 BST (UK) »
Try searching under "Scotus College".  Not sure whether that's connected but worth a try.
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Re: Scots College, Edinburgh, Scotland
« Reply #11 on: Thursday 17 September 09 17:29 BST (UK) »
It won't be Scotus Academy as it was founded in 1953.
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Re: Scots College, Edinburgh, Scotland
« Reply #12 on: Thursday 17 September 09 19:27 BST (UK) »
Yes, Scotus College is a much older institution.  You might enquire here:

http://www.scottishcatholicarchives.org.uk/
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Re: Scots College, Edinburgh, Scotland
« Reply #13 on: Friday 18 September 09 09:56 BST (UK) »
Yes, Scotus College is a much older institution.  You might enquire here:

http://www.scottishcatholicarchives.org.uk/

Hi Imber,
Thanks for your help. Had a look at the site you suggested and didn't find anything to help unfortunately.
Skurrie
Pattison/Patterson                  Birmingham
Forbes / Lowbridge / Boag     Scotland
Pickrell/Pickerell                      Warwickshire
Cartledge                                Staffordshire
Stephens  / Trevena              Cornwall
Taylor                                      Hereford
Allen / Cox / Kirkham  /Phillips     Berkshire
Kirkham  /  France      Shropshire
Campbell                  Warwick.
Noble                  Yorkshire 
Williams /Boulton      Gloucester

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Re: Scots College, Edinburgh, Scotland
« Reply #14 on: Friday 18 September 09 10:40 BST (UK) »
To those kind people who have posted replies, l thank you.

l have been in touch with a cousin, who believes that it was GLASGOW ACADEMY that
William HARPER b.abt 1844 STIRLINGSHIRE
James Theodore HARPER b. 18 April 1846 CAMPSIE, STIRLINGSHIRE
David HARPER b.abt  1849 CAMPSIE, STIRLINGSHIRE
were enrolled in.

Even though paid research by a professional? had noted that it was Scots College.

If there is anyone who may be able to help with perhaps enrollment information for the Glasgow Academy it would be appreciated.

Skurrie
Pattison/Patterson                  Birmingham
Forbes / Lowbridge / Boag     Scotland
Pickrell/Pickerell                      Warwickshire
Cartledge                                Staffordshire
Stephens  / Trevena              Cornwall
Taylor                                      Hereford
Allen / Cox / Kirkham  /Phillips     Berkshire
Kirkham  /  France      Shropshire
Campbell                  Warwick.
Noble                  Yorkshire 
Williams /Boulton      Gloucester

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Re: Scots College, Edinburgh, Scotland
« Reply #15 on: Friday 18 September 09 14:55 BST (UK) »
There is a book on Glasgow Academy which may have some reference to the Harpers if you are lucky as it apparently has lists of prize winners, old boy memoirs etc.

Glasgow Academy History First Hundred Years 1846-1946  published by Blackie &son Glasgow ,  1946

It is currently for sale on Ebay  ::) but you might be able to find a copy in a library.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Glasgow-Academy-History--First-Hundred-Years-1846-1946_W0QQitemZ300348187540QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20090916?IMSfp=TL090916159001r29109


There has also been a more recrent book published:

MacLeod, Iain M., The Glasgow Academy 150 Years, (The Glasgow Academicals' War Memorial Trust, 1997)


Hope this helps

Kirsty

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Re: Scots College, Edinburgh, Scotland
« Reply #16 on: Saturday 19 September 09 05:17 BST (UK) »
There is a book on Glasgow Academy which may have some reference to the Harpers if you are lucky as it apparently has lists of prize winners, old boy memoirs etc.

Glasgow Academy History First Hundred Years 1846-1946  published by Blackie &son Glasgow ,  1946

It is currently for sale on Ebay  ::) but you might be able to find a copy in a library.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Glasgow-Academy-History--First-Hundred-Years-1846-1946_W0QQitemZ300348187540QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20090916?IMSfp=TL090916159001r29109


There has also been a more recrent book published:

MacLeod, Iain M., The Glasgow Academy 150 Years, (The Glasgow Academicals' War Memorial Trust, 1997)


Hope this helps

Kirsty


Thanks Kirsty,

l don't like Ebay, but will try out the Libraries close to home here in Australia. It may be worth while even purchasing it, as l do know that 2 Harper cousins Andrew and Robert studied there about the same period l'm looking at. They both went off to become prominent people in Australia.
once again my thanks,
Skurrie
Pattison/Patterson                  Birmingham
Forbes / Lowbridge / Boag     Scotland
Pickrell/Pickerell                      Warwickshire
Cartledge                                Staffordshire
Stephens  / Trevena              Cornwall
Taylor                                      Hereford
Allen / Cox / Kirkham  /Phillips     Berkshire
Kirkham  /  France      Shropshire
Campbell                  Warwick.
Noble                  Yorkshire 
Williams /Boulton      Gloucester

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Re: Scots College, Edinburgh, Scotland
« Reply #17 on: Saturday 19 September 09 11:35 BST (UK) »

Hi Skurrie, why don't you try contacting the school?

GLASGOW ACADEMY
COLEBROOKE ST
GLASGOW
G12 8HE
 
Tel 0141-334-8558
Fax 0141-337-3473

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