Allan Family of Garroch/Garrioch Hall Glasgow

[andrew shanks]

I am seeking any information regarding the Allan family of Garroch/Garrioch Hall, Glasgow.

Thomas Allan 1809-1876 was a wealthy iron founder who was born in Falkirk and married Janet Shaw in 1834. They lived at Garroch/Garrioch Hall in Glasgow and their children were:

Agnes Allan b1838 who married the Rev Shanks of Maryhill Kirk
Thomas Allan b1843 who married 1) Eliza Campbell & 2)Isabella Forbes
Betsey Allan b1845
James Allan b1852
David Allan b1855

I would be very grateful for any information about this family.

[Janice M]

I couldn't find all of your family, but have found the family of Agnes who married Rev. Shanks. Also I found some information about Thomas Allan and Janet Shaw. I have also listed some good links that might help.

1881 Census
Family of Agnes Allan 

Dwelling:   The Manse
   Census Place:   Maryhill, Lanark, Scotland
   Source:   FHL Film 0203612     GRO Ref    Volume 622-1    EnumDist 1A    Page 14
   Marr   Age   Sex   Birthplace
William S. SHANKS   W   44    M   Old Monkland, Lanark, Scotland
   Rel:   Head
   Occ:   Minister Of Maryhill Parish
Gavin SHANKS   U   16    M   Maryhill, Lanark, Scotland
   Rel:   Son
   Occ:   Scholar
Mary BELL   U   39    M   Bishopton, Renfrew, Scotland
   Rel:   Servant
   Occ:   General Servant Domestic


MARYHILL OLD BURYING GROUND
35
(US - pointed top)
In remembrance Rev WILLIAM SPEIRS SHANKS died at the Manse, Maryhill 19th November 1887 aged 52 years. His wife AGNES ALLAN died at the Manse 10th August 1865 aged 28 years Their son GAVIN ALLAN SHANKS died at Uddingston 15th May 1934 aged 69 years [THOMAS ALLAN SHANKS, JAMES BRYCE]


(polished granite pillar, inscription on cast metal plate)
In memory of the Rev WILLIAM SPEIRS SHANKS for 28 years Minister of Maryhill Parish who died l9 November, 1887 aged 52 years.
Beloved by all and friend of the poor. Erected by his congregation and friends.

I found these inscriptions at http://www.heather5.com/mhindex.html

Latter Day Saints - Family Search
GAVIN SHANKS   
Birth:    17 FEB 1865     Barony, Lanark, Scotland
Father:    WILLIAM S. SHANKS    
Mother:    AGNES ALLAN    

JANET SHANKS   
Birth:    28 JUL 1863     Barony, Lanark, Scotland
Father:    WILLIAM S. SHANKS    
Mother:    AGNES ALLAN     

BIRTH & CHRISTENING OF THOMAS ALLAN
Thomas Allan - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Birth: 23 JAN 1809 Falkirk, Stirling, Scotland
THOMAS ALLAN - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Christening: 29 JAN 1809 Falkirk, Stirling, Scotland


Marriage of Thomas Allan & Janet Shaw
01 AUG 1834 Falkirk, Stirling, Scotland

Children of Thomas Allan & Janet Shaw
AGNES ALLAN - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Female Christening: 11 FEB 1838 Barony, Lanark, Scotland
BETSEY ALLAN - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Female Birth: 30 JUN 1845 Barony, Lanark, Scotland
DAVID ALLAN - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Birth: 04 MAY 1855 Barony, Lanark, Scotland
THOMAS ALLAN - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Christening: 30 APR 1843 Barony, Lanark, Scotland
BETHIA ALLAN - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Female Christening: 10 MAY 1840 Barony, Lanark, Scotland
JAMES ALLAN - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Christening: 17 MAY 1852 Barony, Lanark, Scotland



Try searching the
National Archives Catalogue at http://www.dswebhosting.info/nas/
Virtual Mitchell Library Glasgow http://www.mitchelllibrary.org/
The Glasgow Story http://www.theglasgowstory.com/
Latter Day Saints http://www.familysearch.org/

Hope this helps.

Janice

[Janice M]

Also found these at http://www.heather5.com/mhindex.html

78
(US - against wall, pointed.top with swathed urn)
THOS ALLAN, in memory of DAVID ALLAN, died 3rd August 1873. JESSIE SHAW SHANKS, died 21st July 1875, JANET SHAW, wife of THOMAS ALLAN, died 28th July 1875. THOMAS ALLAN, born 12th January 1809 died 27th October 1876. AGNES SHANKS, died 22nd March 1884. ISA FORBES, died 11th May 1884 aged 10 1/2 years, daughter of THOMAS ALLAN junr. Mrs THOMAS ALLAN junr. died 21st Septr 1884. THOMAS ALLAN junr. died 17th Novr 1884.

51
(US - rounded top, decorated with a winged hour glass and a garland at the top, much eroded, against wall and probably out of place, may belong at 78)
[BETHIA] ... JOHN ... J-NET ... JANE [born 14th June] ... 1- February ... BETHIA born 30th June ... died 1[8th] April 18-- AGNES wife of the above WILLIAM S. SHANKS Minister of this... born 12th Januar ... died ...August 1865 Revd WILLIAM SPIERS SHANKS died at the Manse Maryhill 19th Novr 1887 in the 53d year of his age and the 29th year of his ministry in this parish.
[JOHN McDPMA;D. ALEX McDONALD, GEORGE McGAFFIGHAN, CHRISTINE McGAFFIGHAN, JANE McDONALD, ALEX McFARLANE]

104
(WT)
JOHN ALLAN, in memory of his wife AGNES PRICE, died 30th May 1879 aged 75 years. JOHN ALLAN, died 24th May 1883 aged 79 years. ALEXr HAXTON, died 26th June 1888 aged 42 years ELIZABETH ALLAN [6]7 years.
[ANN ALLAN]

Janice

[andrew shanks]

Thank you very much for all of this information, it is very useful.

I would be interested to know whether anyone is aware of any other descendants.

[Alexandra Alvarez]

Hi, I am a great great great granddaughter of Thomas Allan from Garrioch Hall.
My great great grandfather was James Allan (born 1853) who married Elizabeth Paterson (born 1860). They had two daughters, Elizabeth Paterson Allan (born 1879) and Marguerite Paterson Allan (1888- 1965). Marguerite married James B. Laing Smith (1884-1951) born in Georgetown, British Guiana. They had two children, James Allan Smith (1913-1943) and Bethea Elizabeth Smith (1914-1988). James Allan Smith was shot over Germany when fighting in W. W. II and Bethea Elizabeth Smith married Adam Lehtonen from Finland both lived and died in the Dominican Republic. They had three daughters one who is my mother, Rita Amanda Lehtonen Smith.

Recently I've been trying to trace my ancestors and came up with Thomas Allan from Garrioch Hall. unfortunately I don't have pictures of the house. Hope some of this is useful.

[andrew shanks]

Hi Alexandra,

Are you sure that you have the right James Allan?

"My" James Allan was christened at Barony in 1852 and died at Garrioch Hall in 1859.

According to the 1901 census "your" James Allan was born at Glassford.

 

[jammy40]

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[andrew shanks]

Hi Allan,

Thank you for your post.  I am still researching this branch of my family and am interested to know how you are are connected.

Once you have made 3 public postings you will be able to contact me via the private message facility and we will be able to exchange info.

Kind Regards