Tuesday 3 July 2007

Elizabeth Murray & George Barclay

Elizabeth Murray
[10/10/1879-19/12/1952]
married
George Barclay
[died pre 1952]

Elizabeth Munro Murray, known as Bessie or Betsy, was born at Rhemusaig, Rogart, daughter of Alexander Murray and Jane Mackenzie. Bessie lived with her grandmother, Elspat Mackay, Widow Mackenzie, at Torbreck, Rogart as a youngster – she was admitted to Blairich School on 22nd November 1887 where her parent or guardian was given as Widow Mackenzie, Torbreac – she had previously attended Rogart Public School – at Blairich she was presented for standard 2 in 1889 and standard 5 in 1892 – she left Blairich school on 5th August 1892 – reason for leaving ‘passed standard five’ – Bessie was only 7 years old when she started at Blairich having already attended another school and left when she was 11.

Elizabeth and George married at 10 Chalmers Crescent, Edinburgh, on 17th July 1914. Elizabeth died in Edinburgh, widow of George Barclay, varnish maker. They are known to have had at least one child, a son, who may still be alive.

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