Poor relief Jane Buchanan 1890

[Greerjv]

I believe Jane BUCHANAN, widow of Andrew BUCHANAN , applied for relief in 1890 after Andrew died 20/1/1890 In Cambusnethan, but I don’t know where to look . At the time she had at least 3 dependent children. Most grateful for any assistance.

[Lodger]

The claim is available to view on Ancestry.
She claimed on 27th January 1890 at 8 minutes past 2 p.m. (How precise is that?)

Her husband had claimed at 10.45 a.m. on the 16th January but then died of Pneumonia on the 20th.
Both claims have a list of their children.

Husband's claim - Number 215. 1890.
ANDREW BUCHANAN, 11 Quarry Row, Cam'nethan. (Cambusnethan).
Inspector visited house at 12 noon 16th January.
Claimant is aged 39 years, born Bell Street, Glasgow.
Condition - Married.
Married 11 years ago in Cam'nethan.
Religion - Protestant.
Occupation - Platelayer.
Parents - Andrew Buchanan, cotton spinner & Catherine Carmichael both dead.
Wife - Jane McCallum aged 31, born Newmains.
Family - (all surnames Buchanan)
Andrew 11 years born Fintry.
John 9 years born fintry.
William 5 years born Quarter.
George 2 1/2 born Cam'nethan.
Jeanie 1 year, born Cam'nethan.

January 16th - Relieved of 6 shillings.
January 20th - Died.

Particulars of Settlement -
In present house - 3 years.
Prior - Branchal Road Cam'nethan - 4 months.
Prior - Quarter, Hamilton - 1 year & 6 months.
Prior - Quarry Row Cam'nethan - 3 years.
Prior - Fintry from marriage - 3 years.
Prior - Fintry many years before marriage.

Certificate of baptism seen. Baptised by the Rev P Stewart, U.P. Church, Calton, Glasgow.
Refers to his cousin, Mrs Andrew Johnston, 125 Drygate Street, Glasgow. (This would be to confirm place of birth).
There is a certificate from the parish doctor confirming that he is seriously ill with Pneumonia and is unfit to work.

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His wife's claim is almost identical, her parents are listed as being John McCallum, labourer and Ann Nisbet. "Mother dead, father resides with pauper and earns 2 shillings per day".

[Lodger]

Jane's father also makes a claim in 1890. He is 73 years old, a widower, born County Donegal, Ireland. Parents were John McCallum and Mary Campbell, both dead. He is living at 11 Quarry Row with Jane.

He states that he has 3 children -

"Margaret, aged 38, deserted wife of Adam Anderson, she cohabits with James Cameron, wagon driver, 10 of a family, 2 girls at Service".
Jane, aged 31, widow, 5 children, a pauper on Glasgow (this means Glasgow parish is liable to pay her allowance) with whom he resides.
Esther, aged 28, married to Thomas Docherty, carter, 3 children, Cam'nethan".
He was allowed 2 shillings & sixpence a week on June 6th 1890. Doctor's certificate states he is unable to work due to Bronchitis.
Residences -
Present house 11 Quarry Row, - 3 years & 6 months.
Prior - Branchel Road - 4 months.
Prior - Quarter - 1 year & 6 months.
Prior - 30 Brown Street, Newmains - 1 year & 6 months.
Prior - Store Row, Newmains - 2 years.
Prior - 30 Brown St, Newmains - 8 years.
Prior - 36 Low Stable Row, Newmains - 5 or 6 years.

[Greerjv]

Thank you very much for this information. A treasure trove. Now I’ll try to digest it.