TB Hospital 1901?

[eilthireach]

If your John died in Scotland, his death would have to have been registered and would therefore be found on ScotlandsPeople. The fact that he does not come up in a search, could mean that he has been recorded/indexed under a variant (or simply wrong) spelling. A search on SP for deaths of a John Scollan (with soundex on the surname) brings up three pages of possible entries, but reducing it to exact spelling 1891 to 1960 brings up four (with only two of these having John as a first name - the ages are out and one of them also has a middle name, which your John didn't - at least didn't at birth - he could have adopted one in later life).

(I just did a more refined search and found a John -Scallon- who died in the Registration District of Hamilton in 1902 aged 29, which would fit ... Have you looked at that? Or the John Scullion, 67, in Shettleston in 1939 - less promising but not impossible)

He could have emigrated (though a search of passenger lists on FindMyPast 1891 to 1960 doesn't show any with the right age. He could have gone south, but a search for him in the English census returns (1901 and 1911) doesn't show him there. He could, of course, also have joined up and been serving abroad.

I presume we are talking here about John Scollan, twin brother of Daniel, b. 2 Sep 1873 in Paisley to Thomas Scollan and Susan Duffy, who had married 3 Feb 1863 in Paisley? (And had issue - all born Paisley): Sarah b. 18 July 1863, James b. 25 March 1865, Thomas b. 27 June 1867, Peter b. 6 Aug 1869 and Susan b. 13 July 1871.

[Maggiemck]

That John Scallon appears in Hamilton on the 1901 census aged 27. There is only 1 John Scallon at the right age   in the whole of the Scotland 1901 census. Looks like the right one doesn't it. I think you've found the right death there eilthireach.

[hope1986]

If your John died in Scotland, his death would have to have been registered and would therefore be found on ScotlandsPeople. The fact that he does not come up in a search, could mean that he has been recorded/indexed under a variant (or simply wrong) spelling. A search on SP for deaths of a John Scollan (with soundex on the surname) brings up three pages of possible entries, but reducing it to exact spelling 1891 to 1960 brings up four (with only two of these having John as a first name - the ages are out and one of them also has a middle name, which your John didn't - at least didn't at birth - he could have adopted one in later life).

(I just did a more refined search and found a John -Scallon- who died in the Registration District of Hamilton in 1902 aged 29, which would fit ... Have you looked at that? Or the John Scullion, 67, in Shettleston in 1939 - less promising but not impossible)

He could have emigrated (though a search of passenger lists on FindMyPast 1891 to 1960 doesn't show any with the right age. He could have gone south, but a search for him in the English census returns (1901 and 1911) doesn't show him there. He could, of course, also have joined up and been serving abroad.

I presume we are talking here about John Scollan, twin brother of Daniel, b. 2 Sep 1873 in Paisley to Thomas Scollan and Susan Duffy, who had married 3 Feb 1863 in Paisley? (And had issue - all born Paisley): Sarah b. 18 July 1863, James b. 25 March 1865, Thomas b. 27 June 1867, Peter b. 6 Aug 1869 and Susan b. 13 July 1871.

Hi thanks for all your research forgot i had posted his thread , yep that sounds like it could be him  alright, ill have a look at that death in 1902 when i get some more credits
thanks once again

[Robert1893]

There was a TB sanatorium in Millport.  I visited a school friend once a week in the early 1950s.  As mentioned, sea air was thought beneficial and the wards were open to the elements.  Three sides and a roof with waterproof covers on the beds in case of rain.   Highly likely given the local climate.  There were drop down screens for really severe weather but I never saw them used on my visits even in the depths of winter.

[CaileanMac]

There was a TB sanatorium in Millport.  I visited a school friend once a week in the early 1950s.  As mentioned, sea air was thought beneficial and the wards were open to the elements.  Three sides and a roof with waterproof covers on the beds in case of rain.   Highly likely given the local climate.  There were drop down screens for really severe weather but I never saw them used on my visits even in the depths of winter.

Just to back up what Robert is saying, my great-uncle died there in 1956. As is said above, the fresh air was thought to be beneficial.

[hope1986]

just thought id up date you all unfortunately neither of the john;s that eilth found are mine so back to searching i go.

[cameo007]

Hi I may have information that might help you. I am also working on my family tree. If its the same John Scollan you are talking about he had a twin named Daniel they were the sons of Thomas Scollan and Susan Scollan (Duffy) I hope this helps Rhonda

[rainbowbright]

Hi
I think the Scout Centre Lapwing Lodge at the Paisley Braes used to be a TB Hospital. Something in the back of my mind from visiting with the Guides years ago. I cant find anything online but if you contact them they should be able to confirm this.
Rainbow