Dear J and H,
I knew John Weir while I was the parish minister in Tarbolton from 1999 - 2003. My husband is a member of the Lodge there and had known him for many years. He was always a very kind man, and a contempory and friend of my late father in law in Tarbolton. My husband's grandfather was an official at Tofts Colliery when Major Weir's father worked there as a winding engine man.
We were very saddened at Major Weir's passing and I was curious about his past and military career.
I'm sorry if my interest has distressed you in any way, that was never my intention, and I apologise.
As you can see, I had marked this thread as completed because I do not wish any more information regarding Major Weir.
Would you prefer that I remove the whole series of comments on this? I'm happy to do so, if you wish.
I was privileged to visit the Tarbolton Lodge on one occasion, and Major Weir was insistant that I sat in Rabbie Burns chair!
regards
Rev Mary McLauchlan (revmother2)
