Helen Cameron ms Ramsay (Leith)

[MonicaL]

That's great that you have the answers now, Portybelle (with a little bit of help from Suzilad!).

Monica

[portybelle]

Hi monica

Do you know if it's possible to find out if Alexander Ramsay had his own wines and spirits business? I did a basic search and found a reference to a receipt/invoice in his name but that was all. I have seen folk mention trade directories before but not sure where to find them. Thanks.

[MonicaL]

You need to check on trade and phone books/directories to see what you can find (like these PO directories included here www.nls.uk/family-history/directories/post-office/index.cfm?place=Edinburgh) Perhaps check at a local reference library? The larger Edinburgh libraries will most likely have these going back many years.

Monica

[portybelle]

What a brilliant link and resource Monica - thank you! Added to favourites...

I've found him on that and he is listed as wine and spirits merchant at 37 Coatfield Lane with his house at 38 so it does look like he had his own business.