This list of short biographies forms part of Chapter 3 of the thesis. It focuses on rugby football club members who have been connected to at least one relevant club between 1868 and 1873. The primary aim of this study is to link each club member to the 1871 Census. In doing so, information relating to their place of birth, their employment status and birth information relating to their parents can be unearthed. For verification purposes, each member has also been linked to a particular football match or committee meeting at the relevant club / clubs within the six year period. For each individual, a notes field is included where any additional information uncovered during the investigation has been recorded.
(1) Abercrombie, Robert Graham
Club(s): Paisley FC
Born in Paisley, Renfrewshire on April 4, 1854, Robert is recorded as 17 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Paisley with his parents, 7 brothers, 2 sisters and great aunt. The household has 4 servants. Robert is an engineer turner. His father, William Abercrombie, is a bank agent born in Inchinnan, Renfrewshire and his mother, Robina Graham, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Glasgow. Robert is a member of Paisley FC and is listed playing for the club against the Glasgow Academical FC 2nd XX on December 23, 1871. He dies at Alloa, Clackmannanshire in 1926 aged 72.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census the family are residing at 3 Gilmour Street, Paisley. In the 1861 Census, Robert is 7 years old, no status given, born in Paisley and living with 3 brothers, 2 sisters, a great aunt and a visitor. In 1875 Robert Graham Abercrombie of the 3rd Renfrewshire Rifles is promoted from Sub-Lieutenant to Lieutenant. Robert Graham Abercrombie is 27 years old in the 1881 Census, born in Paisley, lodging at 14 Forth Street Alloa. A mechanical engineer master employing 20 men and 8 boys. Robert is recorded playing for Paisley in the Paisley Herald and Renfrewshire Advertiser, December 30, 1871, 4.
(2) Allan, Henry William
Club(s): Glasgow Academical FC
Born in Barony, Glasgow on April 2, 1850, Henry is recorded as 20 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Partick, Lanarkshire with his parents and 4 sisters. The household has 2 servants. Henry is employed as an ironfounder. His father, James Allan, is an ironfounder employing between 200 and 300 men, born in Glasgow and his mother, Jane Spence, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Glasgow. Henry is a member of Glasgow Academical FC and is listed playing for the club against West of Scotland FC on December 2, 1871. He dies at Beith, Ayrshire in 1926 aged 76.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census the family are living at 1 Grosvenor Terrace, Partick. Henry played for Scotland in 1873. He dies on December 12, 1926 aged 76 at Beith, Ayrshire. His mother’s maiden name is Spence. Henry is recorded playing for Glasgow Academical FC in the Glasgow Herald, December 4, 1871, 5.
(3) Allan, William Henry
Club(s): St Vincent FC
Born in Barony, Glasgow on August 16, 1853, William is recorded as 17 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Blythswood, Glasgow with his parents, 6 brothers, 3 sisters and a visitor. The household has 3 servants. William is employed as a calico printer’s clerk. His father, William Allan snr, is a merchant born in Dundee and his mother, Henrietta Mary Cave, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in India. William is a member of St Vincent FC and is listed playing for the club against Helensburgh FC on February 22, 1873. He dies in 1890 in New Zealand aged 36.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census, he is living at 308 Renfrew Street, Blythswood. In the 1861 Census, he is 7 years old and living at Milton. William jnr is recorded playing for St Vincent FC in the Glasgow Herald, February 24, 1873, 6.
(4) Andrews, John Stuart
Club(s): Paisley FC
Born in Paisley, Renfrewshire, c.1850, John is recorded as 20 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Paisley with his parents, 4 brothers and sister. The household has 1 servant. John is employed as a draper’s warehouseman. His father, John Andrews snr, is a draper, employing 2 assistants, born in Greenock, Renfrewshire and his mother, Margaret Stuart, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Paisley, Renfrewshire. John jnr is a member of Paisley FC and is listed playing for the club against the West of Scotland FC 2nd XX on February 22, 1873. He dies at Paisley in 1886 aged 36.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 101 High Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire. He is 11 years old and living in Paisley in the 1861 Census. He dies at Paisley on March 15, 1886. Brother of Thomas Andrews and William Stuart Andrews. John is recorded playing for Paisley FC in the Glasgow Herald, February 24, 1873, 6.
(5) Andrews, Thomas
Club(s): Paisley FC
Born in Paisley, Renfrewshire, c.1848, Thomas is recorded as 22 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Paisley with his parents, 4 brothers and sister. The household has 1 servant. Thomas is employed as a draper’s shopman. His father, John Andrews, is a draper, employing 2 assistants, born in Greenock, Renfrewshire and his mother, Margaret Stuart, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Paisley, Renfrewshire. Thomas is a member of Paisley FC and is listed playing for the club against Glasgow Academical 2nd XX on March 2, 1872. He dies at Paisley in 1883 aged 35.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 101 High Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire. He is 13 years old and living in Paisley in the 1861 Census. He dies at Paisley on January 1, 1883. Brother of John Stuart Andrews and William Stuart Andrews. Thomas is recorded playing for Paisley FC in the Glasgow Herald, March 5, 1872, 6.
(6) Andrews, William Stuart
Club(s): Paisley FC
Born in Paisley, Renfrewshire, c.1852, William is recorded as 18 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Paisley, Renfrewshire with his parents, 4 brothers and sister. The household has 1 servant. William is employed as a draper’s warehouseman. His father, John Andrews, is a draper employing 2 assistants, born in Greenock and his mother, Margaret Stuart, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Paisley. William Andrews is a member of Paisley FC and is listed playing for the club against Helensburgh FC on March 16, 1872. He dies at Paisley in 1892 aged 39.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 101 High Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire. He is 9 years old and living in Paisley in the 1861 Census. He dies at Paisley on February 14, 1892. Brother of John Stuart Andrews and Thomas Andrews. William is recorded playing for Paisley FC in the North British Daily Mail, March 18, 1872, 4.
(7) Anton, Peter
Club(s): St Andrews University FC
Born in Errol, Perthshire on June 25, 1850, Peter is recorded as 20 years old in the 1871 Census, living as a lodger at St Leonards (St Andrews), Fife. He is listed as a student of arts. The household has 0 servants. His father, George Anton, is a cooper and farmer born in Kinnaird, Perthshire and his mother, Elspeth Thomson, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Errol, Perthshire. Peter is a member of St Andrews University FC and is listed playing for the club against Glasgow Academical FC on December 20, 1873. He dies at Kilsyth, Stirlingshire in 1911 aged 61.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census Peter is living at St Regulus Cottage in St Andrews. He becomes a minister in the Church of Scotland. George Anton, age 69, and Elspeth Thomson, age 63, are in the 1871 Census for Liff and Benvie, Invergowrie. George and Elspeth marry at Kinnoull in 1829. Elspeth Thomson dies at Newmill of Gray, Inverbervie in 1880 age 73. George dies at the same place in 1877 age 75. He is referred to as a farmer on the certificate. In the 1861 Census Peter’s father, George Anton, is a cooper and farmer, living in Errol and born in Kinnaird, Perthshire and his mother, Elspeth Thomson, is a Cooper’s Wife and is born in Errol, Perthshire. Peter Anton serves on the first committee of the Scottish Football Union in 1873 and plays in the rugby interational against England in the same year. He dies at Kilsyth on December 10, 1911. He is recorded playing for St Andrews University FC in the Scotsman, December 22, 1873, 7.
(8) Arthur, John William
Club(s): Glasgow Academical FC
Born in Barony (Bridgeton), Glasgow on April 25, 1848, John is recorded as 22 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Partick, Lanarkshire with his parents, 3 brothers and 4 sisters. The household has 5 servants. John is employed as a cotton manufacturer Salesman. His father, Allan Arthur, is a justice of the peace and turkey red dyer calico printer, born in Glasgow and his mother, Margaret Hamilton Thomson, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Glasgow. John is a founder member of Glasgow Academical FC in 1866 and is listed playing for the club against Edinburgh Wanderers FC on February 17, 1872. He dies in France in 1921 aged 72.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census John is living at Laurel Bank, Crow Rd, Partick. John plays for Scotland against England in 1871 and 1872. He also plays for Glasgow in the Inter-city match against Edinburgh in 1872 and 1873 and is selected for the first committee of the Scottish Football Union in 1873. He is the brother of Sir Allan Arthur who also played for Scotland. He dies at Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France on March 15, 1921. John is recorded playing for Glasgow Academical FC in the North British Daily Mail, February 19, 1872, 3.
(9) Auldjo, John Carnegy
Club(s): Abertay FC
Born in Bengal, India on January 23, 1857, John is recorded as 14 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Monifieth, Forfarshire with his mother, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. The household has 2 servants. John is listed as a scholar. His father, John Richardson Auldjo, is an army officer born in Quebec, Canada and his mother, Mary Ann Carnegy, is listed as being the wife of Lieutenant Colonel Auldjo in the 1871 Census and is born in India. John jnr is a member of Abertay FC and is listed playing for the club against Dundee Juniors FC on March 30, 1872. He dies in Australia in 1928 aged 71.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census, John is living at 5 Brook Street, Monifieth. He is a pupil at Dundee High School in 1870 and is a student at St Andrews University by 1873. His father who is not present in the household in the 1871 Census, has reached the rank of Major General by the time of his death at Broughty Ferry in 1879 (aged 54). In 1881 John jnr is listed as a jute merchant’s clerk living in Dundee with his mother and sister. A death notice in the Dundee Courier, February 7, 1929, 12, states that he died in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia on December 26, 1928. John is recorded playing for Abertay FC in the Dundee Courier, April 1, 1872, 2.
(10) Bairnsfather, Peter Robert
Club(s): Madras FC, St Leonards FC, Edinburgh Wanderers FC and St Andrews University FC
Born in Rescobie, Forfarshire on February 3, 1850, Peter is recorded as 21 years old in the 1871 Census, living in St Andrews, Fife with his parents, 3 brothers and 3 daughters. The household has 3 servants. Peter is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census. His father, Peter Bairnsfather snr, is a landowner and magnate born in Edinburgh (West Church) and his mother, Sarah Every Miller, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Dumfries. Peter jnr is a member of Madras FC, St Leonards FC, Edinburgh Wanderers FC and St Andrews University FC. He is listed playing for the 1st XI of the first club against the 2nd XX of the same club on October 19, 1867, for the second club against Edinburgh Academy FC on January 8, 1870, for the third club against Merchistonian FC on January 27, 1872 and for the fourth club against Aberdeen University FC on December 17, 1870. He dies at Kettins, Perthshire in 1919 aged 69.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is 21 years old and living at Abbey Villa, St Andrews and St Leonards, Fife. His father, Peter Bairnsfather snr was a member of John Hope’s Foot-Ball Club. Peter is referred to as being captain of the Madras Club in 1867. He dies at Kettins on June 17, 1919. He is recorded playing for Madras FC 1st XI in the Fifeshire Journal, October 24, 1867, 6, for St Leonards FC in the Fifeshire Journal, January 13, 1870, 5, for Edinburgh Wanderers FC in the Scotsman, January 29, 1872, 7, and for St Andrews University FC in the Aberdeen Journal, December 21, 1870, 3.
(11) Balfour, Leslie Melville
Club(s): Edinburgh Academical FC
Born in Bonnington (St Cuthberts), Edinburgh on March 9, 1854, Leslie is recorded as 17 years old in the 1871 Census, living in St George, Edinburgh with his parents, 3 brothers, sister and cousin. The household has 4 servants. Leslie is recorded as a scholar. His father, James Balfour, is a writer to the signet, born in Edinburgh and his mother, Eliza Ogilvie Maitland, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Edinburgh. Leslie is a member of Edinburgh Academical FC and is listed playing for the club against Merchistonian FC on December 3, 1870. He dies at North Berwick, East Lothian in 1937 aged 83.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 13 Eton Terrace, Edinburgh. He is also referred to as Leslie Melville Balfour-Melville. He dies on July 16, 1937. An all-round sportsman he was captain of the Scottish cricket team, played for the Scotland rugby team in 1872 and won Scottish titles at golf, billiards and lawn tennis. He was a lawyer who became a writer to the signet. Leslie is recorded playing for Edinburgh Academical FC in the Scotsman, December 5, 1870, 7.
(12) Bamber, Frederick Trevor
Club(s): Partickhill FC
Born in Govan, Lanarkshire, on July 27, 1857, Frederick is recorded as 13 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Anderston, Glasgow with his parents, 3 sisters, 2 brothers and niece. The household has 2 servants. Frederick is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census. His father, Paterson Bamber, is a surveyor of customs, born in England and his mother, Louisa Catherine Donne, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in England. Frederick Bamber is a member of Partickhill FC and is listed playing for the club against the Southern FC 2nd XV on March 29, 1873. He dies in Suffolk, England in 1922 aged 65.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 3 Corunna Street, Glasgow. In the 1881 Census he is a commercial clerk living in Partick, Lanarkshire. His brother is William Richard Bamber. He dies on May 22, 1922. Frederick is recorded playing for Partickhill FC in the Glasgow Herald, March 31, 1873, 5.
(13) Bamber, William Richard
Club(s): Partickhill FC
Born in Govan, Lanarkshire, on August 9, 1855, William is recorded as 15 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Anderston, Glasgow with his parents, 3 sisters, 2 brothers and niece. The household has 2 servants. William is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census. His father, Paterson Bamber, is a surveyor of customs born in England and his mother, Louisa Catherine Donne, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in England. William Bamber is a member of Partickhill FC and is listed playing for the club against the Southern FC 2nd XV on March 29, 1873. He dies in Kent, England in 1893 aged 37.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 3 Corunna Street, Glasgow. In the 1881 Census he is Curate of St Stephen’s Church, Salford, England. His brother is Frederick Trevor Bamber. He dies on March 18, 1893. Bamber is recorded playing for Partickhill FC in the Glasgow Herald, March 31, 1873, 5.
(14) Bannerman, Edward Mordant
Club(s): Edinburgh Academical FC
Born in Aberdeen on January 14, 1850, Edward is recorded as 21 years old in the 1871 Census, living at St Andrew, Edinburgh with his mother, 3 sisters, 3 nieces and nephew. The household has 4 servants. Edward’s status is not recorded in the 1871 Census. His father, Patrick Bannerman, is deceased and was an advocate born in Aberdeen and his mother, Anna Maria Johnston, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in England. Edward Bannerman is a member of Edinburgh Academical FC and is listed playing for the club against Royal High School FP FC on November 2, 1872. He dies at Bodmin, England in 1923 aged 73.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 11 Fettes Row, Edinburgh. In the 1881 Census he is living in Hereford, England and is listed as having income derived from interest of money. He was a Scotland international rugby player and cricketer. Edward dies on March 29, 1923, age 73, at Bodmin in England. He is recorded playing for Edinburgh Academical FC in the Scotsman, November 4, 1872, 6.
(15) Blain / Blane, Quintin
Club(s): Ayr FC
Born in Ayr on December 2, 1850, Quintin is recorded as 20 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Ayr with his parents, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. The household has 0 servants. Quintin is employed as a teller with the Bank of Scotland. His father, William Blane, is a grocer and weaving agent (employing about 100 weavers) born in Newton, Ayrshire and his mother, Elizabeth McGill, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in St Quivox, Ayshire. Quintin is a member of Ayr FC and is listed playing for the club against Ardrossan Castle FC on December 22, 1870. He dies in Ayr in 1904 aged 53.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at Cross Street, St Quivox, Ayr. ‘Quinton’ Blane is 30 and living at 54 Cross Street, Ayr in the 1881 Census. He is a bank accountant, living with his father (head of household), mother, 2 brothers and a sister. He dies on May 3, 1904. Quintin is recorded playing for Ayr FC in the North British Daily Mail, December 24, 1870, 3.
(16) Blyth, Benjamin Hall
Club(s): Merchistonian FC
Born in St Cuthbert’s, Edinburgh on May 25, 1849, Benjamin is recorded as 21 years old in the 1871 Census and living in Newington, Edinburgh with his 5 brothers, 2 sisters and an aunt. The household has 4 servants. Benjamin is employed as a civil engineer. His father, Benjamin Hall Blyth snr, is deceased and was a civil engineer born in Edinburgh and his mother, Mary Dudgeon Wright, is also deceased and was born in Edinburgh. Benjamin jnr is a member of Merchistonian FC and is listed playing for the club against Edinburgh Wanderers FC on November 30, 1872. He dies at North Berwick, East Lothian in 1917 aged 67.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 6 Merchiston Crescent, Edinburgh. Educated at Merchiston Castle School and Edinburgh University, he plays for Edinburgh in the inter-city matches against Glasgow in 1872 and 1873. Benjamin jnr is also a member of the first Scottish Football Union committee in 1873. He dies on May 13, 1917. Benjamin jnr is recorded playing for Merchistonian FC in the Scotsman, December 4, 1872, 7.
(17) Brittain, Samuel George
Club(s): Perth FC
Born in Carlisle, England c.1855, Samuel is recorded as 15 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Perth with his parents, 2 sisters and 2 brothers. The household has 1 servant. Samuel is listed as being a scholar. His father, George Brittain, is a civil engineer born in Chester, England and his mother, Margaret Grant, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Greenock, Renfrewshire. Samuel is a member of Perth FC and is listed playing for the club against Dundee FC on April 5, 1873. He dies in Gloucestershire, England in 1933 aged 77.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at Bellvue House, Perth. In the 1881 Census ‘Sam. Geo. Brittain’ is living at Bellvue House, Perth. He is a mechanical engineer, 25 years old, born in England. His father George (head of the household) is 60 years old, a mechanical engineer, born in England. Also listed are Samuel’s mother, 2 sisters, brother and 2 servants. He is christened on September 27, 1855 and dies on January 18, 1933. Samuel is recorded playing for Perth FC in the Perthshire Journal and Constitutional, April 7, 1873, 3.
(18) Broadfoot, William Allison
Club(s): Greenock FC and Glasgow University FC
Born in Greenock, Renfrewshire on January 6, 1855, William is recorded as 15 years old in the 1871 Census and living in Greenock, Renfrewshire with his parents, 4 sisters and 4 brothers. The household has 1 servant. William is listed as a scholar. His father, William Broadfoot snr, is a grocer born in Greenock, Renfrewshire and his mother, Jane Allison, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Greenock, Renfrewshire. William jnr is a member of Greenock FC and Glasgow University FC and is listed playing for the former club against Paisley FC on November 20, 1873 and for the latter club against West of Scotland FC on November 29, 1873. He dies in Greenock, Renfrewshire in 1931 aged 76.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 51 Brougham Street, Greenock. A second William Allison Broadfoot is born in Greenock in 1847 (to the same parents) and may have died in infancy. In 1871, W. A. Broadfoot of the Collegiate School, Greenock passes the Edinburgh University Local Examinations. He is 15 years old and living in Greenock. W. A. Broadfoot is playing cricket for Greenock Cricket Club in 1874. He later plays cricket for the West of Scotland Club. By the time of the 1901 Census, he is a general practitioner living at 23 Bentinck Street, Greenock. He dies on December 11, 1931. William jnr is recorded playing for Greenock FC in the Greenock Telegraph and Clyde Shipping Gazette, November 24, 1873, 2, and Glasgow University FC in the Scotsman, December 1, 1873, 7.
(19) Brown, William Davie
Club(s): Glasgow Academical FC
Born in Barony, Glasgow, on May 29, 1852, William is recorded as 18 years old in the 1871 Census. He is living in Anderston, Glasgow, with his parents, 4 brothers and 2 sisters. The household has 5 servants. William is employed as a merchant’s clerk. His father, James Kay Brown, is a merchant born in Glasgow and his mother, Maria Davie, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Glasgow. William is a member of Glasgow Academical FC and is listed playing for the club against Edinburgh Academical FC on January 20, 1872. William dies at Blantyre, Lanarkshire in 1876 aged 24.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living in 2 Park Terrace, Glasgow. Born in Woodside Crescent, (Barony) Glasgow, he plays for Scotland in the first 5 rugby football international matches from 1871 and plays for Glasgow in the inter-city matches against Edinburgh in 1872 and 1873. He dies when struck by a train on March 24, 1876. William is recorded playing for Glasgow Academical FC in the Scotsman, January 22, 1872, 7.
(20) Brunton, Duncan McNaughton
Club(s): Paisley FC and Glasgow University FC
Born in Paisley, Renfrewshire on February 5, 1852, Duncan is recorded as 19 years old in the 1871 Census, living as a lodger in Partick, Lanarkshire. The household has 0 servants. Duncan is listed as an arts student at Glasgow University. His father, William Brunton is a grammar school teacher, born in Stitchel, Roxburghshire and his mother Catherine MacNaughton, is listed as a grammar school teacher’s wife and is born at Campbeltown, Argyllshire. Duncan is a member of Paisley FC and Glasgow University FC and is listed playing for the former against the Glasgow Academical FC 2nd XX on March 2, 1872, and for the latter against West of Scotland FC on January 18, 1873. He dies at Paisley in 1876 aged 24.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census, Duncan is living at 212 Dumbarton Road, Partick. A keen cricketer as well as footballer, he serves on the first committee of the Scottish Football Union in 1873. In the 1871 Census, his father is living at Church Hill, Paisley, Renfrewshire with his wife, 2 daughters, a son, and sister-in-law. The family household has 1 servant. His father Dr William Brunton becomes rector of Paisley Grammar School. Duncan McNaughton Brunton dies on November 14, 1876. He had recently graduated and was working as house surgeon at Paisley Infirmary. Duncan is recorded playing for Paisley FC in the North British Daily Mail, March 5, 1872, 5, and Glasgow University FC in the Scotsman, January 20, 1873, 7.
(21) Bryce, Charles Chalmers
Club(s): Glasgow Academical FC
Born in Govan, Lanarkshire on April 16, 1848, Charles is recorded as 22 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Anderston, Glasgow with his 2 brothers. The household has 1 servant. Charles is employed as an oil manufacturer. His father, David Bryce, is an oil work manager born in Glasgow and his mother, Grace McKean, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Glasgow. Charles is a member of Glasgow Academical FC and is listed playing for the club against West of Scotland FC on November 19, 1870. He dies at Partick, Lanarkshire in 1895 aged 46.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census, Charles is living at 14 Gray Street (Sandyford), Anderston. In the 1881 Census, he is living at 35 Westbourne Gardens, Glasgow and is 32 years old, a chemical merchant born in Glasgow. He is married with 2 children and 3 servants. Charles plays for Scotland in 1873 and 1874. He dies on February 12, 1895. He is recorded playing for Glasgow Academical FC in the North British Daily Mail, November 21, 1870, 3.
(22) Brydie, Matthew
Club(s): Alloa FC
Born in Alloa, Clackmannanshire on December 30, 1846, Matthew is recorded as 24 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Alloa, Clackmannanshire with his parents, 2 brothers and 2 daughters. The household has 2 servants. Matthew is employed as a writer. His father, Thomas Brydie, is a bank agent born in Alloa, Clackmannanshire and his mother, Mary Henderson, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Alloa, Clackmannanshire. Matthew Brydie is a member of Alloa FC and is listed playing for the club against Dollar FC on October 25, 1869. He dies at Lasswade, Midlothian in 1912 aged 65.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 17 Mar Street, Alloa, Clackmannanshire. In the 1881 Census Matthew Brydie lives at Westview in Alloa. He is 34 years old, head of the household, a (legal) writer, living with his wife, son, daughter and 2 servants. He dies on May 1, 1912. Matthew is recorded playing for Alloa FC in the Edinburgh Evening Courant, October 26, 1869, 8. He is captain of the football club in 1869.
(23) Buchanan, Angus
Club(s): Royal High School FP FC and Edinburgh University FC
Born in Inveraray, Argyllshire on January 15, 1847, Angus is recorded as 24 years old in the 1871 Census, living in St Andrew, Edinburgh as a lodger. The household has 0 servants. Angus is employed as a bank clerk and student of law. His father, John Buchanan, is deceased and was a haberdasher and grocer born in Glenorchy, Argyllshire and his mother, Mary Proctor, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Censusand is born in Bonaw, Argyllshire. Angus is a member of Royal High School FP FC and Edinburgh University FC and is listed playing for the former club against Edinburgh Institution FP FC on November 19, 1870 and the latter club against Edinburgh Wanderers FC on February 10, 1872. He dies at Aberfeldy, Perthshire in 1927 aged 80.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 13 Pitt Street, Edinburgh. Buchanan played for the Scotland cricket team. He also played for Scotland against England in the first rugby international of 1871, for Edinburgh against Glasgow in the inter-city match of 1873 and was president of the Scottish Football Union in 1879. His father in the 1861 Census is a haberdasher, grocer and provost. His mother, Mary, is 46 in the 1861 Census. She is listed as a visitor in the 1871 Census, age 56, and living with her daughter’s family in Glasgow. Angus dies on February 21, 1927. He is recorded playing for Royal High School FP FC in the Scotsman, November 21, 1870, 7, and Edinburgh University FC in the Scotsman, February 12, 1872, 7.
(24) Buik, Kirkwood Hewat
Club(s): Dundee Juniors FC
Born in Perth on October 5, 1855, Kirkwood is recorded as 15 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Dundee with his father, 2 brothers and 2 boarders. The household has 3 servants. Kirkwood is listed as a scholar. His father, Henry Buik, is a rope and sail maker, born in Perth and his mother, Beatrice Black Hewat, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Perth. Kirkwood is a member of Dundee Juniors FC and is listed playing for the club against Abertay FC on April 6, 1872. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 142 Nethergate, Dundee. In the 1881 Census, Kirkwood is 25, a solicitor’s clerk listed as a visitor in Leuchars, Fife. Beatrice is not listed with the family in the 1871 Census, but she is recorded living with her husband and 3 of her sons in Dundee in the 1881 Census. Kirkwood is recorded playing for Dundee Juniors FC in the Dundee Courier, April 8, 1872, 3.
(25) Carr, Harry Roger L’Estrange
Club(s): Warriston FC
Born in Ireland, on December 24, 1855, Harry is recorded as 16 years old in the 1871 Census, living in St Andrew, Edinburgh with his mother, 3 brothers, sister and grandfather. The household has 2 servants. Harry is employed as a clerk. His father, George Carr, is deceased and was a deputy inspector general of hospitals, born in Northumberland, England and his mother, Annie Percival L’Estrange, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Ireland. Harry is a member of Warriston FC and is listed playing for the club against Royal High School FP FC on November 15, 1873. He dies at Morningside, Edinburgh in 1941 aged 88.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 17 Howard Place, Edinburgh. The Edinburgh Academy school register gives his date of birth as December 24, 1855 (he attended the school between 1866 and 1870). In the 1881 Census, Harry Carr is 26 years old and living at Lasswade, Midlothian. He works as a bank clerk and lives with his mother (who is head of the household), a brother, 2 sisters, a granddaughter, 3 cousin visitors and 2 servants. All of the siblings (2 brothers and 2 sisters) are bank clerks according to occupation and Harry’s younger siblings were born in the West Indies. In the 1891 Census, Harry R. Carr is 35 and living at Lasswade, Midlothian. He dies on April 22, 1941. Harry is recorded playing for Warriston FC in the Scotsman, November 17, 1873, 7.
(26) Cathcart, Charles Walker
Club(s): Roland’s Rooms FC and Edinburgh University FC
Born in Edinburgh on March 16, 1853, Charles is recorded as 18 years old in the 1871 Census, living in St Andrew, Edinburgh with his mother, 4 brothers and sister. The household has 7 servants. Charles is listed as an arts student. His father, James Cathcart, is a merchant born in Edinburgh and his mother, Helen Weir, is listed as a merchant’s wife and is born in England. Charles is a member of Roland’s Rooms FC and Edinburgh University FC and is listed playing for the former club against Fettes College FC on October 26, 1872 and the latter club against Edinburgh Academical FC on February 22, 1872. He dies in Edinburgh in 1932 aged 78.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 12 Carlton Terrace, Edinburgh. Charles became a surgeon and represented Scotland at rugby. His brother is James Weir Cathcart. He dies on February 22, 1932. Charles is recorded playing for Roland’s Rooms FC in the Scotsman, October 28, 1872, 6-7, and Edinburgh Academy FC in the Scotsman, February 24, 1873, 7.
(27) Cathcart, James Weir
Club(s): Edinburgh Wanderers FC and Edinburgh University FC
Born in Edinburgh on November 9, 1851, James is recorded as 19 years old in the 1871 Census, living in St Andrew, Edinburgh with his mother, 4 brothers and sister. The household has 7 servants. James is listed as a merchant’s son. His father, James Cathcart snr, is a merchant born in Edinburgh and his mother, Helen Weir, is listed as a merchant’s wife and is born in England. James jnr is a member of Edinburgh Wanderers FC, Roland’s Rooms FC and Edinburgh University FC and is listed playing for the first club against Royal High School FP FC on February 15, 1873 and the second club against Glasgow Academical FC on February 22, 1872. He dies at Paddington, London in 1890 aged 38.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 12 Carlton Terrace, Edinburgh. His brother is Charles Walker Cathcart. He dies on July 29, 1890. James jnr is recorded playing for Edinburgh Wanderers FC in the Scotsman, February 17, 1873, 7, and Edinburgh University FC in the Scotsman, February 24, 1873, 7.
(28) Chalmers, Thomas
Club(s): Glasgow Academical FC
Born in Glasgow on March 19, 1850, Thomas is recorded as 21 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Cadder, Lanarkshire with his parents, 2 sisters, brother and a visitor. The household has 2 servants. Thomas is employed as a clerk. His father, William Chalmers is a retired merchant born in Kinfauns, Perthshire and his mother, Agnes Baird, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Ayr. Thomas is a member of Glasgow Academical FC and is listed playing for the club against St Andrews University FC on February 4, 1871. He dies in Milton, Glasgow in 1926 aged 76.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census, Thomas is living at Glenara Cottage, Cadder. A stockbroker to trade, he was the son of a merchant draper. Thomas represented Scotland at rugby and cricket and married Marion Dun Carrick in 1883. Thomas is recorded playing for Glasgow Academical FC in the Scotsman, February 6, 1871, 7.
(29) Chase, Morgan Benny
Club(s): Arbroath FC
Born in India on July 9, 1852, Morgan is recorded as 18 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Arbroath, Forfarshire as a lodger. The household has 0 servants. Morgan is employed as a clerk. His father, Thomas Alexander Nicholls Chase, is an Indian civil servant born in India and his mother, Annie Benny, is listed as a wife and is born in Kirriemuir, Forfarshire. Morgan is a member of Arbroath FC and is listed playing for the club against Montrose FC on February 26, 1872. He dies at sea in 1879 aged 26.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census, he is living at Princes Street, Arbroath. In the 1861 Census, ‘Morgan B. Chase’ is 8 years old and living in Forfar. He dies on February 28, 1879. Morgan is referenced playing for Arbroath FC in the Montrose, Arbroath and Brechin Review, March 1, 1872, 7.
(30) Chiene, George Todd
Club(s): Edinburgh Academical FC
Born in Bowmore, Islay on July 11, 1845, George is recorded as 26 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Edinburgh with his parents, sister, 2 cousins and a visitor. The household has 4 servants. George is employed as a chartered accountant. His father, George Todd Chiene snr, is a chartered accountant born in Crail, Fife and his mother, Barbara Todd, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Edinburgh. George jnr is a member of Edinburgh Academical FC and is secretary of the club in 1868. He dies at Largo, Fife in 1900 aged 55.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 27 Northumberland Street, Edinburgh. His father, George Todd Chiene snr, was a member of John Hope’s Foot-Ball Club. George Todd Chiene jnr dies on November 5, 1900. In his position as secretary of Edinburgh Academical FC, he writes a letter, dated February 8, 1868, to ‘Hely H. Almond’ of Loretto School with suggested amendments to the framework of playing rules which would become the Green Book (see, Letter, 1868, Edinburgh Academical FC. Edinburgh: Edinburgh Academy Archives).
(31) Chiene, John David
Club(s): Helensburgh FC and Greenock Wanderers FC
Born in St Andrews, Fife on February 4, 1853, John is recorded as 18 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Rhu, Dunbartonshire with his parents and 2 brothers. The household has 2 servants. John is listed as being a major’s son. His father, Patrick John Chiene, is an infantry major born in Georgetown, Penang and his mother, Margaret Morgan, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Kirkcaldy, Fife. John is a member of Helensburgh FC and Greenock Wanderers FC and is listed playing for the former club against the West of Scotland 2nd XV on January 11, 1873 and the latter club against the Glasgow Academical FC 2nd XV on December 27, 1873. He dies in California, United States in 1941, aged 88.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at East Burns Cottage, East Kings Street, Rhu, Helensburgh. He emigrated to the USA in 1882. He dies on October 26, 1941 (an obituary to him appears in the San Francisco Chronicle on November 4, 1941). John is the brother of Walter Glass Chiene. He is referenced playing for Helensburgh FC in the Glasgow Herald, January 13, 1873, 6 and Greenock Wanderers FC in the Glasgow Herald, December 29, 1873, 6.
(32) Chiene, Walter Glass
Club(s): Helensburgh FC and Greenock Wanderers FC
Born in Newington and Grange, Edinburgh on July 15, 1855, Walter is recorded as 15 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Rhu, Dunbartonshire with his parents and 2 brothers. The household has 2 servants. Walter is employed as an engineer’s apprentice. His father, Patrick John Chiene, is an infantry major born in Georgetown, Penang and his mother, Margaret Morgan, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Kirkcaldy, Fife. Walter is a member of Helensburgh FC and Greenock Wanderers FC and is listed playing for the former club against West of Scotland 2nd XV on January 11, 1873 and the latter club against Glasgow Academical FC 2nd XV on December 27, 1873. He dies in the Sudan, Africa in 1883 aged 28.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at East Burns Cottage, East Kings Street, Rhu, Helensburgh. He dies on November 5, 1883, serving as an engineer under Colonel William Hicks in the Egyptian army. Walter is the brother of John David Chiene. He is referenced playing for Helensburgh FC in the Glasgow Herald, January 13, 1873, 6 and Greenock Wanderers FC in the Glasgow Herald, December 29, 1873, 6.
(33) Christie, Nimmo
Club(s): Dundee Juniors FC
Born in Dundee on January 8, 1855, Nimmo is recorded as 16 years old in the 1871 Census, living in St Peter, Dundee with his parents, 2 brothers and 3 sisters. The household has 1 servant. Nimmo is employed as a flax merchant’s clerk. His father, Sinclair Christie, is a linen merchant born in Dundee and his mother, Mary Key Mackay, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Dundee. Nimmo is a member of Dundee Juniors FC and is listed playing for the club against Abertay FC on April 6, 1872. He dies at St Clement, Dundee in 1920 aged 65.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census, Nimmo is living at 362 Perth Road, St Peter, Dundee. He dies on February 8, 1920. Nimmo is referenced playing for Dundee Juniors FC in the Dundee Courier, April 8, 1872, 3.
(34) Christie, Robert Henry
Club(s): Carlton FC and Royal High School FP FC
Born in Kirkcaldy, Fife on June 2, 1850, Robert is recorded as 20 years old in the 1871 Census, living as a boarder in St George, Edinburgh. The household has 1 servant. Robert is employed as a writer (general). His father, Henry Christie, is a confectioner (employing 1 man and 3 boys), born in Ceres, Fife and his mother, Grace Salmond, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Kirkcaldy, Fife. Robert is a member of Carlton FC and Royal High School FP FC and is listed playing for the former club against Royal High School FP FC on January 20, 1872 and the latter club against Edinburgh Wanderers FC on November 22, 1873. He dies at St Giles, Edinburgh in 1918 aged 68.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 11 Gardeners Crescent, Edinburgh. Henry and Grace are 39 in the 1851 Census. Grace dies at Inverness in 1898 aged 87. Henry and Grace are living in Inverness (both aged 59) in the 1871 Census. Robert dies on August 16, 1918. He is referenced playing for Carlton FC in the Scotsman, January 22, 1872, 7, and Royal High School FP FC in the Scotsman, January 22, 1872, 7.
(35) Clunies-Ross, Alfred
Club(s): St Andrews University FC and Edinburgh Wanderers FC
Born in the Cocos Islands, Indian Ocean, c.1851, Alfred is recorded as 20 years old in the 1871 Census, living in St Andrew, Edinburgh with his sister and 2 brothers. The household has 2 servants. Alfred is listed as being a student of medicine. His father, John George Clunies-Ross, is deceased and was proprietor of the Cocos Islands, born in London, England and his mother, S’pia Dupong, is deceased and was born in Surakarta, Indonesia. Alfred is a member of St Andrews University FC and Edinburgh Wanderers FC and is listed playing for the former club against Glasgow Academical FC on November 19, 1870 and for the latter club against Edinburgh University FC on November 15, 1873. He dies at the Cocos Islands in 1903 aged approximately 52.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 26 Dundas Street, Edinburgh. Alfred played for Scotland in 1871 and was the first non-white international rugby player. His father and elder brother were ruler-proprietors of the Cocos Islands. He is referenced playing for St Andrews University FC in the St Andrews Gazette, November 26, 1870, 2, and Edinburgh Wanderers FC in the Scotsman, November 17, 1873, 7.
(36) Colvil, John
Club(s): St Vincent FC
Born in Belfast, Ireland, on October 5, 1851, John is recorded as 19 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Blythswood, Glasgow with his parents, 4 brothers and sister. The household has 2 servants. John is employed as a commercial clerk. His father, Archibald Campbell Colvil, is a steamship broker born in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire and his mother, Charlotte Rachel McClelland, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in County Down, Ireland. John is a member of St Vincent FC and is listed playing for the club against the West of Scotland 2nd XX on December 13, 1873. He dies at Partick, Lanarkshire in 1900 aged 48.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 184 West Regent Street, Blythswood. In the 1881 Census John Colvil is 29 and lives at 13 Hamilton Crescent, Glasgow. He is head of the household and is a steamship broker. He lives with his 4 brothers and 2 servants. He dies on March 30, 1900. John is referenced playing for St Vincent FC in the Glasgow Herald, December 15, 1873, 7.
(37) Considine, William
Club(s): Royal High School FP FC
Born in Edinburgh on February 25, 1853, William is recorded as 18 years old in the 1871 Census, living in St Giles, Edinburgh with his parents, brother and 2 sisters. The household has 0 servants. William is employed as a law apprentice. His father, Patrick Considine, is listed as a Chelsea hospital out pensioner, born in Ireland, and his mother, Elizabeth McKay, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Poultneytown, Caithness. William is a member of Royal High School FP FC and is listed playing for the 2nd XV against the Glasgow Academical FC 2nd XV on February 15, 1873. He dies at Morningside, Edinburgh in 1939 aged 86.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 15 James Court and Lawnmarket, Tolbooth, St Giles, Edinburgh. In the 1881 Census William Considine is 28 years old, born in Edinburgh and living at 13 Annandale Street. He is living with his father Patrick Considine who is 71, and whose income stems from properties, his mother Elizabeth, 52 years old, and his brother Hugh P. Considine. William is employed as a supreme court solicitor. He dies on May 9, 1939. William is recorded as being a member of Royal High School FP FC in the North British Daily Mail, February 18, 1873, 3.
Club(s): Warriston FC
Born in Edinburgh on May 7, 1853, George is recorded as 17 years old in the 1871 Census, living in St Andrew, Edinburgh with his mother, 2 brothers, sister and cousin. The household has 2 servants. George is employed as a general merchant. His father, William Petrie Couper, is deceased and was a solicitor in the supreme court, born in Arbroath, Forfarshire and his mother, Jane Robertson, is listed as an Annuitant and is born in Stromness, Orkney. George is a member of Warriston FC and is listed playing for the club against Edinburgh University FC on February 1, 1873. He dies at Essex, England in 1939 aged 85.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 19 Warriston Crescent, Edinburgh. His father is William Petrie Couper and his mother is Jane Robertson. An obituary to him in the Dundee Evening Telegraph, March 13, 1939, 7, states that he was living in South Africa during the 1890s in the Matabele Wars. George is referenced playing for Warriston FC in the Scotsman, February 3, 1873, 6.
(39) Cross, William
Club(s): Glasgow Academical FC and Merchistonian FC
Born in Glasgow on September 10, 1850, William is recorded as 20 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Anderston, Glasgow with his mother, 3 brothers and 6 sisters. The household has 4 servants. William is employed as a clerk in an iron merchants. His father, William Cross snr, is deceased and was a seed merchant born in Bothwell, Lanarkshire and his mother, Marion McLaren, is listed as an Annuitant and is born in Glasgow. William jnr is a member of Glasgow Academical FC and Merchiston FC and is listed playing for the former club against Craigmount FC on December 11, 1869 and the latter club against Glasgow Academical FC on November 27, 1869. He dies in Bournemouth, England in 1890 aged 40.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 4 Park Circus East, Glasgow. William jnr plays for Scotland in 1871 and becomes president of the Scottish Football Union in 1882. His brother Malcolm Cross also played for Scotland. He dies at Bournemouth, England on October 13, 1890 and is buried in the Glasgow Necropolis. William jnr is recorded playing for Glasgow Academical FC in the Glasgow Evening Citizen, December 13, 1869, 2 and Merchistonian FC in the North British Daily Mail, November 30, 1869, 6.
(40) Dietrichsen, James Mark
Club(s): Southern FC
Born in Gorbals, Glasgow on June 5, 1853, James is recorded as 17 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Eastwood, Renfrewshire with his parents, brother, sister and grandmother. The household has 0 servants. James is employed as a drapery warehouseman. His father, Frederick Dietrichsen, is a newspaper publishing manager born in Haddington, East Lothian and his mother, Helen Bell, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Jedburgh, Roxburghshire. James is a member of Southern FC and is listed playing for the 2nd XV against St Vincent FC 2nd XV on April 5, 1873. He dies at Essex, England in 1929 aged 76.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 8 Elgin Villas, Shawlands, Eastwood. He dies on December 11, 1929. James is referenced playing for Southern FC in the North British Daily Mail, April 8, 1873, 3.
(41) Donald, John Douglas
Arbroath St Thomas FC
Born in Kirriemuir, Forfarshire on July 9, 1848, John is recorded as 22 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Arbroath, Forfarshire as a lodger. The household has 0 servants. John is employed as a grocer. His father, David Donald, is a shoemaker born in Kirriemuir, Forfarshire and his mother, Ann Smith, is a housekeeper and is born in Lintrathen, Forfarshire. John is a member of Arbroath St Thomas FC and is appointed as club captain on February 14, 1872. He dies at Montrose, Forfarshire in 1885 aged 37.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 24 St Mary Street. John is 32 and living in Montrose in the 1881 Census. He is married with 3 children, working as ‘general manager of Co-op Store’ and living at 46 King Street. He is referenced as being club captain of Arbroath St Thomas FC in the Arbroath Guide, February 17, 1872, 2.
(42) Drew, Daniel
Club(s): Glasgow Academical FC
Born in Dunoon, Argyllshire, c.1850, Daniel is recorded as 20 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Partick, Lanarkshire with his father, stepmother, brother, sister and cousin. The household has 3 servants. Daniel is listed as a medical student. His father, Alexander Drew, is a calico printer, employing 800 persons, born in Glasgow, and his mother, Isabella Robertson, is deceased and was born in Glasgow. Daniel is a member of Glasgow Academical FC and is listed playing for the club against Royal High School FP FC on March 2, 1872. He dies at Burnley, England in 1914 aged 64.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 31 Hamilton Drive, Partick. His brother Thomas Auchterlonie Drew also played for Glasgow Academical FC. Daniel played for Scotland in 1871 and 1876. His mother Isabella dies in 1853. Daniel dies on February 2, 1914. An obituary appears in the Manchester Courier, February 4, 1914, 2. He is recorded playing for Glasgow Academical FC in the North British Daily Mail, March 4, 1872, 5.
(43) Dunlop, William Hamilton
Club(s): West of Scotland FC
Born in Ayr on November 27, 1844, William is recorded as 26 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Ayr with his 3 aunts. The household has 4 servants. William is employed as a solicitor. His father, Alexander Dunlop, is an advocate born in Glasgow and his mother, Christian Douglas Boswell, is deceased and was born in Ayr. William is a member of Edinburgh Academical FC and West of Scotland FC and is listed playing for the former club against Merchistonian FC on December 3, 1870 and for the latter club against Edinburgh Academical FC on January 9, 1869. He dies at Alloway, Ayrshire in 1913 aged 69.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 51 Sandgate Street, Ayr. William H. Dunlop is 36 years old and living in Ayr in the 1881 Census – a solicitor and bank agent living with his wife, 2 children and 3 servants. An obituary to him (Edinburgh Evening News, December 2, 1913, refers to him as a Burns enthusiast who helped with the acquisition of the Burns Cottage and the purchase of many relics. It also states that he had a keen interest in sport, most notably the West of Scotland Rugby Football Club, Grange Cricket Club and he was one time captain of Prestwick Golf Club. He had formerly been connected to Edinburgh Academical FC, having been appointed secretary and treasurer of that club in 1864. William dies on December 1, 1913. He is referenced playing for West of Scotland FC in the Sportsman, January 27, 1869, 3.
(44) Edington, Stewart
Club(s): Ayr FC
Born in Ayr on May 26, 1854, Stewart is recorded as 16 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Ayr with his mother, brother and 5 sisters. The household has 1 servant. Stewart is employed as a clerk in the Clyde navigation office. His father, Stewart Edington snr, is deceased and was a shipmaster born in Greenock, Renfrewshire and his mother, Margaret Baird, is listed as an annuitant and is born in Ayr. Stewart jnr is a member of Ayr FC and is listed playing for the club against Ayr Academy FC on October 4, 1873. He dies in Barberton, South Africa in 1922 aged 68.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 7 Queen’s Terrace, Ayr. He signs up for a 4 year apprenticeship in the merchant navy on August 4, 1871. Stewart Edington jnr dies in Barberton, Transvaal, South Africa on November 15, 1922. He is referenced playing for Ayr FC in the North British Daily Mail, October 6. 1873, 6.
(45) Farquharson, Charles
Club(s): Abertay FC
Born in Dundee on March 16, 1854, Charles is recorded as 17 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Dundee with his parents, 5 sisters and brother. The household has 1 servant. Charles is employed as a commercial clerk. His father, Donald Farqhuarson, is a commissioner of police and water treasurer, born in Pittenweem, Fife and his mother, Catherine Thomson, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Pittenweem, Fife. Charles Farquharson is a member of Abertay FC and is listed playing for the club against Dundee Juniors FC on April 6, 1872. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census, Charles is living at 15 Maryfield Terrace, Dundee. He is recorded playing for Abertay FC in the Dundee Courier, April 8, 1872, 3.
(46) Finlay, Hunter Gilchrist
Club(s): Glasgow Academical FC
Born in Edinburgh on September 7, 1853, Hunter is recorded as 17 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Partick, Lanarkshire with his parents, brother and 2 sisters. The household has 3 servants. Hunter is employed as a clerk. His father, Robert Gilchrist Finlay, is a woollen manufacturer (employing 21 men, 143 women, 3 boys and 13 girls in warehouse), born in Glasgow, and his mother, Elizabeth Cowan, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Stranraer, Wigtownshire. Hunter is a member of Glasgow Academical FC and is elected as a member at the club’s annual meeting on March 8, 1872. He dies at Hillhead, Glasgow in 1925 aged 70.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at Gravity Terrace, 11 Hillhead Street, Partick. He dies on July 25, 1925. Hunter is the brother of William Cowan Finlay. He is elected a member of Glasgow Academical FC on March 8, 1872 (see, Minute Book of the Glasgow Academical Club, 1866–1878, Glasgow Academy).
(47) Finlay, James Fairbairn
Club(s): Edinburgh Academical FC and Edinburgh University FC
Born in Leith, Midlothian, on April 8, 1852, James is recorded as 18 years old in the 1871 Census, living in North Leith, Midlothian with his father, stepmother, 2 sisters and 3 brothers. The household has 3 servants. James is listed as a student of arts. His father, William Finlay is a general practitioner (FRCP) born in Eaglesham, Renfrewshire and his mother, Ann Banatyne is deceased and was born in North Leith, Midlothian. James is a member of Edinburgh Academical FC and Edinburgh University FC and is listed playing for the former club against West of Scotland FC on November 15, 1873 and for the latter club against Glasgow University FC on December 20, 1873. He dies at Surrey, England in 1930 aged 78.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at Newfield East, Trinity Road, North Leith. His mother Ann Bannatyne dies in 1862. James is the brother of Ninian Jamieson Finlay. He is referenced playing for Edinburgh Academical FC in the Scotsman, November 17, 1873, 6, and Edinburgh University FC in the Glasgow Herald, December 22, 1873, 7.
(48) Finlay, Ninian Jamieson
Club(s): Edinburgh Academy FC
Born in North Leith, Midlothian, on January 31, 1858, Ninian is recorded as 13 years old in the 1871 Census, living in North Leith, Midlothian with his father, stepmother, 2 sisters and 3 brothers. The household has 3 servants. Ninian is listed as being a scholar. His father, William Finlay is a general practitioner (FRCP) born in Eaglesham, Renfrewshire and his mother, Ann Banatyne is deceased and was born in North Leith, Midlothian. Ninian is a member of Edinburgh Academy FC and Edinburgh Academical FC and is listed playing for Edinburgh Academy FC against Merchiston Castle FC on November 23, 1872. He dies at Haymarket, Edinburgh in 1936 aged 78.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at Newfield East, Trinity Road, North Leith. He dies on March 7, 1936. Ninian is the brother of James Fairbairn Finlay. His date of birth is recorded in the Edinburgh Academy school register. Ninian later played for Edinburgh Academical FC and Edinburgh University FC, and made 9 appearances for Scotland between 1875 and 1881. He became a lawyer and was a sriter to the Signet. Ninian is recorded playing for Edinburgh Academy FC in the Scotsman, November 25, 1872, 7.
(49) Finlay, William Cowan
Club(s): Glasgow Academical FC
Born in Govan, Lanarkshire on February 15, 1851, William is recorded as 20 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Partick, Lanarkshire with his parents, brother and two sisters. The household has 3 servants. William is employed as a clerk. His father, Robert Gilchrist Finlay, is a woolen manufacturer (employing 21 men, 143 women, 3 boys, 13 girls in warehouse), born in Glasgow, and his mother, Elizabeth Cowan, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Stranraer, Wigtownshire. William is a member of Glasgow Academical FC and is listed playing for the 2nd XX against Glasgow University FC on December 17, 1870. He dies at Hillhead, Glasgow in 1925 aged 73.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at Gravity Terrace, 11 Hillhead Street, Partick. He dies on March 16, 1925. William is the brother of Hunter Gilchrist Finlay. He is recorded playing for Glasgow Academical FC in the North British Daily Mail, December 19, 1870, 6.
(50) Fleming, George Raphael
Club(s): Glasgow Academical FC
Born at Cathcart, Renfrewshire on August 5, 1850, George is recorded as 20 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Cathcart, Renfrewshire with his father and stepmother. The household has 3 servants. George is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census. His father, James Fleming, is a master bleacher employer born in Mearns, Renfrewshire and his mother, Helen Agnew Raphael, is deceased and was born in Ireland. George is a member of Glasgow Academical FC and is listed playing for the club against West of Scotland FC on December 2, 1871. He dies at Hillend, Glasgow in 1909 aged 59.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census, George is living at Newlands Fields, Newlands, Cathcart. In the 1881 Census, George, age 30, is listed as a retired bleacher and is still living with his father and stepmother in Cathcart. He dies on December 13, 1909. He is referenced playing for Glasgow Academical FC in the Glasgow Herald, December 4, 1871, 5.
(51) Fowler, Donald George MacKay
Club(s): Black Isle Wasps FC and Inverness FC
Born in Rosemarkie, Rosshire on October 29, 1850, Donald is recorded as 20 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Ardersier, Inverness-shire. Donald is serving in the army as an officer. His father, Henry Mackenzie Fowler, is a landed proprietor, born in Rosemarkie, Ross-shire and his mother, Louisa Campbell Mackay, is listed as a proprietor’s wife and is born in Aberdeen. Donald is a member of Black Isle Wasps FC and Inverness FC and is listed playing for the former club against Inverness FC on January 4, 1873 and for the latter club against Royal Academy FC on February 1, 1873. He dies at Stirling in 1927 aged 76.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census, Donald is living at the Fort George barracks, Ardersier. The information on Donald’s parents can’t be found in the 1871 Census and are taken from 1861 and 1881. Henry is a landed proprietor in both and they have 6 domestic servants and a governess in 1861 and 3 domestic servants in 1881. Donald dies on November 25, 1927. His brother is Louis Neil Fowler. Donald is recorded playing for Black Isle Wasps FC in the Inverness Advertiser, January 11, 1873, 2, and Inverness FC in the Inverness Advertiser, February 4, 1873, 2.
(52) Fowler, Louis Neil
Club(s): Inverness FC
Born in Rosemarkie, Rosshire on August 15, 1854, Louis is recorded as 15 years old in the 1871 Census, living as a boarder in St Andrews, Fife. Louis is listed as being a scholar. The household has 7 servants. His father, Henry Mackenzie Fowler, is a landed proprietor born in Rosemarkie, Ross-shire and his mother, Louisa Campbell Mackay, is listed in the 1861 Census as a proprietor’s wife and is born in Aberdeen. Louis is a member of Inverness FC and is listed playing for the club against the Royal Academy Club on February 1, 1873. He dies at Bournemouth, England in 1908 aged 54.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census, Louis is boarding at Clifton Bank, St Andrews with John Paterson, ’Schoolmaster & Boarding Establishment’. The establishment has 7 servants and approximately 33 boarders and 2 assistant schoolmasters (as well as Paterson’s family). The information on Louis’ parents can’t be found in the 1871 Census and are taken from 1861 and 1881. Henry is a landed proprietor in both and they have 6 domestic servants and a governess in 1861 and 3 domestic servants in 1881. He emigrates to South Africa in 1899. Louis dies on October 21, 1908. His brother is Donald George Mackay Fowler. Louis is recorded playing for Inverness FC in the Inverness Advertiser, February 4, 1873, 2.
(53) Freeborn, James Joseph
Club(s): Derby FC
Born at Campbeltown, Argyllshire on October 7, 1853, James is recorded as 17 years old in the 1871 Census, living as a boarder in Barony, Glasgow. The household has 0 servants. William is employed as a commercial clerk. His father, James Freeborn, is listed as a retired innkeeper, living in Campbeltown and born in England and his mother, Elizabeth Wisker, is listed as James’ wife and is born in England. James is a member of Derby FC and is listed playing for the club against the Southern FC 2nd XI on October 25, 1873. He dies at Blythswood, Glasgow in 1876 aged 23.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 40 Buccleuch Street, Glasgow. He is mistakenly recorded as J. G. Freeborn (rather than J. J. Freeborn) in the match against the Southern FC 2nd XI. He dies on November 18, 1876. He is referenced playing for Derby FC in the Glasgow Herald, October 27, 1873, 7.
(54) Gartly / Gartley, Thomas Clark
Club(s): West of Scotland FC
Born in Glasgow, c.1854, Thomas is recorded as 17 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Partick, Lanarkshire with his parents, brother and 4 sisters. The household has 2 servants. Thomas is employed as a printer’s clerk. His father, George Gartly, is a merchant born in Glasgow and his mother, Jessie Baillie Clerk, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Edinburgh. Thomas is a member of West of Scotland FC and is listed playing for the club’s 2nd XV against Helensburgh FC on December 20, 1873. He dies in London, England in 1929, aged approximately 75 years old.
Additional Notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 11 Nelson Terrace, Partick. Thomas plays for the Caledonian Cricket Club (North British Daily Mail, September 21, 1874, 6) and becomes a member of the West of Scotland Football Club at a club meeting held on October 5, 1872. He dies on March 8, 1929. He is referenced playing for West of Scotland FC in the Glasgow Herald, December 22, 1873, 7.
(55) Gibbes, Cuthbert Chapman
Club(s): Aberdeen University FC
Born in Sidmouth, England on September 5, 1850, Cuthbert is recorded as 21 years old in the 1871 Census, living as a boarder in Aberdeen. The Household has 0 servants. William is listed as being a medical student. His father, Heneage Gibbs is a church minister born in Somerset, England and his mother Margaretta Murray is a minister’s wife born in Somerset, England. James is a member of Aberdeen University FC and is listed playing for the club against St Andrews University FC on December 17, 1870. He dies at West Sussex, England in 1927 aged 76.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 54 St Nicholas Street, Aberdeen. He dies on August 25, 1927. Cuthbert is referenced playing for Aberdeen University FC in the Aberdeen Journal, December 21, 1870, 3.
(56) Glassford, Walter Paton
Club(s): Dundee Juniors FC
Born in Greenock, Renfrewshire on April 8, 1855, Walter is recorded as 16 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Lochee, Dundee as a boarder. The household has 0 servants. Walter is employed as a machine fitter. His father, David Glassford is deceased and was a writer and procurator in practice, born in Greenock, Renfrewshire and his mother, Joanna Crichton is deceased and was born in Irvine, Ayrshire. Walter is a member of Dundee Juniors FC and is listed playing for the club against Abertay FC on March 30, 1873. He dies in Shanghai, China in 1883 aged 28.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 10 Gray’s Lane with the Ogilvy family. Joanna Glassford dies aged 52 at St Andrews in 1867. She is the widow of David Glassford, writer, who dies at Greenock in 1857. In the 1861 Census she is listed as a proprietor of house property, living with 4 daughters, 2 sons, 3 boarders and 2 servants in her household in Greenock. Walter is employed as a marine engineer in Shanghai when he dies in 1883. He is recorded playing for Dundee Juniors FC in the Dundee Courier, April 1, 1872, 2.
(57) Grieve, William Weir
Club(s): Glasgow University FC and Greenock Wanderers FC
Born in Gifford, East Lothian on July 26, 1847, William is recorded as 23 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Port Glasgow, Renfrewshire with his parents, sister and a visitor. The household has 1 servant. William is listed as a law student at Glasgow University. His father, James Grieve, is a general practitioner recorded as being a Licentiate of Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh, born at Dunbar, East Lothian, and his mother, Elizabeth Weir, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Galashiels, Roxburghshire. William is a member of Glasgow University FC and Greenock Wanderers FC and is listed playing for the former club against Edinburgh University FC on February 25, 1871 and is listed playing for the latter club against Greenock FC on December 13, 1873. He dies at Hillhead, Glasgow in 1916 aged 68.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 43 Princes Street, Port Glasgow. He dies on April 9, 1916. William is referenced playing for Glasgow University FC in the Scotsman, February 27, 1871, 7, and Greenock Wanderers FC in the Greenock Telegraph and Clyde Shipping Gazette, December 16, 1873, 4. He is also referenced as the primary contact for Greenock Wanderers in 1871 – see, Alcock, C. W. ed. (1871) Football Annual. London: Virtue, 74.
(58) Hall, John George
Club(s): Aberdeen University FC
Born in Aberdeen on October 12, 1851, John is recorded as 19 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Old Machar, Aberdeen with his parents, sister and a visitor. The household has 2 servants. John is listed as being a student of medicine. His father, John Hall snr, is a merchant born in Aberdeen and his mother, Margaret Emslie, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Aberdeen. John jnr is a member of Aberdeen University FC and is listed playing for the club against Dalhousie FC on December 7, 1872. He dies at Old Machar, Aberdeen in 1891 aged 39.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 79 Crown Street, Aberdeen. He dies on September 11, 1891. John jnr is recorded playing for Aberdeen University FC in the Dundee Courier, December 9, 1872, 3.
(59) Hunter, George
Club(s): West of Scotland FC
Born in Govan, Lanarkshire on January 27, 1851, George is recorded as 20 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Partick, Lanarkshire with his parents, 6 sisters and brother. The household has 3 servants. George is employed as a clerk. His father, Moses Hunter, is a retired wood merchant born in Glasgow and his mother, Jane Alexander Thomson, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Glasgow. George is a member of West of Scotland FC and is listed playing for the club against Glasgow Academical FC on November 19, 1870. He dies at Blythswood, Glasgow in 1914 aged 63.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 1 Hamilton Crescent, Partick. He is referenced playing for West of Scotland FC in the Glasgow Herald, November 22, 1870, 5.
(60) Hunter, John
Club(s): St Andrews University FC
Born in Methven, Perthshire on October 2, 1848, John is recorded as 22 years old in the 1871 Census, living in St Andrews, Fife as a boarder. The household has 0 servants. John is listed as a student of arts. His father, James Cosens Hunter, is a schoolmaster born in Kirkmichael, Perthshire and his mother, Elizabeth Christie, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Errol, Perthshire. John is a member of St Andrews University FC and is listed playing for the club against Edinburgh Wanderers FC on November 29, 1873. He dies at Crieff, Perthshire in 1917 aged 69.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 18 College Street, St Andrews. In the 1881 Census, John is 32 years old, a minister of West Parish in Crief, living with his sister and a servant. He dies on October 22, 1917. In the 1871 Census, John’s parents are living in Weymss, Fife, with a son, 4 daughters and a nephew. They have 0 servants in their household. John is recorded playing for St Andrews University FC in the Dundee Courier, December 2, 1873, 3.
(61) Irvine, Robert William
Club(s): Edinburgh Academical FC
Born in Blair Atholl, Perthshire on October 31, 1853, Robert is recorded as 17 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Edinburgh as a lodger. Robert is listed as being a student of arts at Edinburgh University. His father, Alexander Robertson Irvine, is a minister of Blair Atholl parish, born in Fortingall, Perthshire and his mother, Sophia Jane Stewart Robertson, is deceased and was born in Blair Atholl, Perthshire. Robert ’Bulldog’ Irvine is a member of Edinburgh Academical FC and is listed playing for the club against Merchistonian FC on December 18, 1869. He dies at Pitlochry, Perthshire in 1897 aged 43.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census, Robert is living at 1 Scotland Street, Edinburgh. He dies on April 18, 1897. A prominent Scotland rugby internationalist, ‘Bulldog’ Irvine played 13 times for Scotland between 1871 and 1880 (including the inaugural international match against England). He also played for Edinburgh against Glasgow in the inter-city matches, including the inaugural game of 1872. Robert is referenced playing for Edinburgh Academical FC in the Scotsman, December 20, 1869. 7.
(62) Junor, Patrick Bruce
Club(s): Royal High School FP FC and Glasgow Academical FC
Born in St Cuthbert’s, Edinburgh on April 11, 1852, Patrick is recorded as 18 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Leith South, Midlothian as a boarder. The household has 1 servant. Patrick is employed as a brewer’s clerk. His father, Patrick Bruce Junor snr, is a banker born in Edinburgh and his mother, Isabella Burgess, is not accorded a status in the 1871 and is born in Edinburgh. Patrick jnr is a member of Royal High School FP FC and Glasgow Academical FC and is listed playing for the former club against Edinburgh University FC on January 11, 1873 and for the latter club against Edinburgh University FC on February 22, 1873. He dies at Durham, England in 1904 aged 51.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 7 Cassells Place, South Leith. In the 1871 Census his parents are recorded staying as visitors at Albany Lodge, Dunoon. Patrick jnr actually attended Glasgow Academy but later played for the Royal High School FP Club even though he had no formal connection. He moved to Durham in 1874 and would go on to play for Northumberland. Patrick jnr dies in England on March 28, 1904, leaving a substantial figure of £22,390 in his will. He is recorded playing for Royal High School FP FC in the Scotsman, January 13, 1873, 7, and for Glasgow Academical FC in the Scotsman, February 24, 1873, 7.
(63) Kennedy, James Young
Club(s): West of Scotland FC
Born in Glasgow on July 27, 1852, James is recorded as 18 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Partick, Lanarkshire with his parents and brother. The household has 2 servants. James is employed as a clerk. His father, Thomas Kennedy, is a merchant born in Old Kilpatrick, Dunbartonshire and his mother, Christina McCorkle Young, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Glasgow. James is a member of West of Scotland FC and is listed playing for the club against Edinburgh Academical FC on January 11, 1873. He dies at Surrey, England in 1935 aged 83.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 5 Eton Terrace, Partick. He dies on May 12, 1935. James is recorded playing for West of Scotland FC in the Scotsman, January 13, 1873, 7.
(64) Ker / Kerr, Thomas
Club(s): Hawick FC
Born in Kelso, Roxburghshire on July 4, 1856, Thomas is recorded as 14 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Hawick, Roxburghshire with his parents, 4 sisters and 2 brothers. The household has 0 servants. Thomas is listed as being a scholar. His father, James Ker, is a schoolmaster born in Kelso, Roxburghshire and his mother, Margaret McGregor, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Kelso, Roxburghshire. Thomas is a founding member of Hawick FC, attending the inaugural meeting of October 16, 1872. He dies at Glasgow in 1932 aged 76.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 14 Loan Street, Hawick. For many years Thomas Ker (Tee Kay) was a representative of Messrs R. Pringle & Sons Ltd, hosiery manufacturers, Hawick. Son of James Ker, headmaster of the Hawick Industrial School. Thomas Ker (Mother, Margaret McGregor) is listed as being born in Hawick and Kelso in 1856. In the 1881 Census, Thomas Ker, aged 24 and born in Kelso, is working as a hosiery warehouseman in Dumfries (living as a lodger). He latterly lived in Edinburgh, then Glasgow. Thomas is referenced as being a founder of Hawick FC in an obituary in the Hawick News, November 25, 1932, 2. He dies on November 19, 1932.
(65) Knott, Tavernor Lumgair
Club(s): Royal High School FP FC
Born in Penicuik, Midlothian on October 1, 1854, Tavernor is recorded as 16 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Edinburgh with his mother, 2 brothers and sister. The household has 0 servants. Tavernor is employed as an apprentice grocer. His father, Pelham Knott, is deceased and was a paper maker’s agent born in Aberdeen and his mother, Ellen McIntyre Macomish, is listed as an Annuitant in the 1871 Census and is born in Edinburgh. Tavernor is a member of the Royal High School FP FC and is listed playing for the club against Edinburgh University FC on January 11, 1873. He dies at St Giles, Edinburgh in 1885 aged 30.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 102 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh. He is listed as being a law clerk at the time of his death (he dies on March 25, 1885). Tavernor is referenced as playing for Royal High School FP FC in the Scotsman, January 13, 1873, 7.
(66) Laing, David Colville Carruthers
Club(s): Dalhousie FC
Born in Dundee on March 27, 1848, David is recorded as 23 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Baldovie, Dundee with his parents and brother. The household has 3 servants. David is employed as a commercial clerk. His father, John Laing, is a linen (jute) manufacturer born in Montrose, Forfarshire and his mother, Ann Christie, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Dundee. David is a member of Dalhousie FC and is listed playing for the club against Aberdeen University FC on January 13, 1872. He dies at Lasswade, Midlothian in 1928 aged 80.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at Pitkerro House, Dundee. In the 1881 Census, David C. C. Laing, age 33, is living at 3 Westfield Place, Dundee. He is head of household, a jute manufacturer, living with his wife, 3 children and 3 servants. He is a notable golfer and is a partner with William R. Laing in Laing Brothers & Co, jute spinners in Dundee. David is referenced playing for Dalhousie FC in the Aberdeen Journal, January 17, 1872, 5.
(67) Landles, Andrew
Club(s): Hawick FC
Born in Hawick, Roxburghshire, c.1854, Andrew is recorded as 17 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Hawick, Roxburghshire with his mother. The household has 0 servants. Andrew is employed as a wool sorter. His father, Andrew Landles snr is deceased and was a blacksmith (framesmith) born in England and his mother, Mary Affleck, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Wigtown, Wigtownshire. Andrew jnr is a member of Hawick FC and in several obtituaries to him in 1940, is referenced as having been a founding member. He dies in Hawick, Roxburghshire in 1940 aged 86.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at Wilton Path, Hawick, Roxburghshire. He is 7 years old and living in Hawick in the 1861 Census. In the 1881 Census he is 27 and living at 5 Langlands Road, Hawick with his mother Mary Landles who is 65 and a seamstress who was born in Wigtown. Andrew jnr is a wool sorter, and his place of birth is Hawick. He later becomes a bailie of the town. Several newspapers acknowledge Andrew as an original member of the football club, including the Hawick Express, February 28, 1940, 3. He dies on February 22, 1940.
(68) Lightbody, William
Club(s): Langholm FC
Born in Langholm, Dumfriesshire on August 31, 1852, William is recorded as 18 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Langholm with his parents and brother. The household has 1 servant. William is employed as a woollen manufacturer. His father, Thomas Lightbody, is a woollen manufacturer born in Langholm, Dumfriesshire and his mother, Helen Reid, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Langholm, Dumfriesshire. William is a member of Langholm FC and is listed as being a founder of the club in 1871.* He dies at Langholm in 1883 aged 30.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at Buccleuch Square, Langholm. He dies on April 11, 1883. *See, Langholm R.F.C. 1871–1971 (1971) Langholm: Langholm R.F.C., 1.
(69) Little, Henry Ward
Club(s): Greenock FC
Born in Greenock, Renfrewshire on March 2, 1856, Henry is recorded as 15 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Rhu, Dunbartonshire with his parents, 4 sisters, 2 brothers and 4 visitors. The household has 3 servants. Henry is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census. His father, Robert Little, is a justice of the peace and steam ship owner born in Greenock, Renfrewshire and his mother, Annie Pitcairn, is not accorded a status in the 1872 Census and is born in Holy Loch, Argyllshire. Henry is a member of Greenock FC and is listed playing for the club against Derby FC on November 29, 1873. He dies at Kirkpatrick-Fleming, Dumfriesshire in 1903 aged 47.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is liiving at Ardenlee, John Street, Helensburgh. Henry W. Little is 25 years old in the 1881 Census, living at 16 Glasgow Street, Rhu (Row). He is a steam ship owner, living with his brother-in-law, William H. Kidston (head of household), who is 28 years old and an iron merchant (also living there is William’s family, Henry’s sister Margaret D. Little and 3 servants). W. H. Kidston is associated with the West of Scotland Club. Henry dies on March 23, 1903. He is referenced playing for Greenock FC in the Greenock Telegraph and Clyde Shipping Gazette, December 2, 1873, 3.
(70) Lyall, William John Campbell
Club(s): Edinburgh Academical FC
Born in St Cuthbert’s, Edinburgh on January 27, 1848, William is recorded as 23 years old in the 1871 Census, living in St George, Midlothian with his mother, 2 sisters, sister in law, 2 nephews and niece. The household has 4 servants. William is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census. His father, David Lyall, is deceased and was a merchant in Calcutta, born in St Vigeans, Forfarshire and his mother, Isabella Lyall, is listed as being a Property Owner and is born in Farnell, Forfarshire. William is listed as a member of Edinburgh Academical FC in 1870. He dies in the United States in 1931 aged 83.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 6 West Maitland Street, Edinburgh. In the 1930 US Census, William J. C. Lyall, born in Scotland, is living in Kansas, USA aged 82. He dies on April 22, 1931. William is recorded as a member of Edinburgh Academical FC at the annual general meeting of October 18, 1870 (see, Edinburgh Academical Football Club Archives: Edinburgh Academy).
(71) MacFarlane / McFarlane, John Lisle Hall
Club(s): Edinburgh University FC
Born in Jamaica, West Indies on June 19, 1851, John is recorded as 19 years old in the 1871 Census, living in St Giles, Edinburgh with his mother, 3 sisters and grandmother. The household has 1 servant. John is a student of medicine at Edinburgh University. His father, John MacFarlane snr, is deceased and was a surgeon born in Dull, Perthshire and his mother, Anna Smith Lawson, is listed as an annuitant and is born in Jamaica, West Indies. John jnr is a member of Edinburgh University FC and is listed playing for the club against Edinburgh Institution FP FC on November 8, 1873. He dies in Edinburgh in 1874 aged 22.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 10 Buccleuch Place. Father, John MacFarlane, a Scottish physician, and mother, Anna Smith, daughter of a Jamaican estate owner (J. L. H. McFarlane’s death certificate has his father as Archibald John Campbell McFarlane, a surgeon). Educated at Abbey Park, St Andrews and Craigmount School, Edinburgh. He studied medicine at Edinburgh University and played rugby for the club. He became a resident doctor at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. He played for Scotland in 1871, 1872 and 1873. An all-round sportsman, John jnr played for Carlton Cricket Club. He died on March 17, 1874 having developed rheumatic fever after sustaining and injury at rugby. He is recorded playing for Edinburgh University FC in the Scotsman, November 10, 1873, 6.
(72) MacKean / McKean, Louis Kossuth
Club(s): Paisley FC
Born in Paisley, Renfrewshire on July 30, 1854, Louis is recorded as 16 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Abbey Burgh (Paisley), Renfrewshire with his parents and 3 brothers. The household has 3 servants. Louis is listed as a medical student. His father, William MacKean, is a soap and starch manufacturer, justice of the peace and town councillor, born in Paisley, Renfrewshire and his mother, Mary Muir, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Paisley, Renfrewshire. Louis is a member of Paisley FC and is listed playing for the club against Glasgow Academical FC 2nd XX on December 23, 1871. He dies in Victoria, Australia in 1876 aged 21.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 5 Garthland Place, Paisley. Louis is recorded playing for Paisley FC in the Paisley Herald and Renfrewshire Advertiser, December 30, 1871, 4.
Club(s): Edinburgh Academical FC
Born in Northumberland, England on June 26, 1849, Thomas is recorded as 21 years old in the 1871 Census, living in St Andrew, Edinburgh with his brother and aunt. The household has 3 servants. Thomas is employed as an apprentice writer to the signet. His father, John Marshall, is a farmer born in Northumberland, England and his mother, Sarah Robson, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Morebattle, Roxburghshire. Thomas is a member of Edinburgh Academical FC and is listed playing for the club against Edinburgh University FC on November 29, 1873. He dies at Carlisle, England in 1913 aged 64.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 22 Drummond Place, Edinburgh. T. R. Marshall was a member of the ‘Gentlemen of Scotland’ who played Australia at cricket in 1880. In 1890, Thomas Roger Marshall, third son of John Marshall esq of Annstead, Northumberland marries Agnes Stuart Gilmour in London. He lived at Carnsalloch, Dumfriesshire and Kingsfield Penton, Carlisle and had a personal estate of £30,176. He dies on June 27, 1913. Thomas is referenced playing for Edinburgh Academical FC in the Scotsman, December 1, 1873, 7.
(74) McClure, George Buchanan
Club(s): West of Scotland FC
Born in Barony, Glasgow on July 8, 1851, George is recorded as 19 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Anderston, Glasgow with his father, 2 brothers, sister and a visitor. The household has 3 servants. George is employed as an accounts clerk. His father, James Howe McClure, is a writer born in Glasgow and his mother, Grace Buchanan, is deceased and was born in Glasgow. George is a member of West of Scotland FC and is listed playing for the club against Glasgow Academical FC on November 19, 1870. He dies at New South Wales, Australia in 1888 aged 37.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 9 Berkeley Terrace, Anderston. He is at Glasgow Academy in 1866 and playing cricket for West of Scotland in 1872. George Buchanan McClure aged 29, is living at Partick in the 1881 Census. His brother is James Howe McClure. George is recorded playing for West of Scotland FC in the North British Daily Mail, November 21, 1870, 3.
(75) McCririck, Robert Andrew
Club(s): Ayr Thistle FC
Born in Ayr on March 6, 1856, Robert is recorded as 15 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Ayr with his parents, 5 brothers and daughter. The household has 1 servant. Robert is employed as an apprentice writer. His father, James McCririck, is a gunmaker master (employing 3 men and 1 boy), born in Loudon, Ayrshire and his mother, Margaret Gilmour, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Irvine, Ayrshire. Robert is a member of Ayr Thistle FC and is listed playing for the club against Ayr Academy FC on December 6, 1873. He dies at Portobello, Edinburgh in 1907 aged 51.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 16 Academy Street, Ayr. Robert is referenced playing for Ayr Thistle FC in the North British Daily Mail, December 8, 1873, 3.
(76) McFeat, William
Club(s): Ayr FC
Born in Glasgow on June 5, 1854, William is recorded as 16 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Ayr with his parents, 4 sisters and 3 brothers. The household has 0 servants. William is employed as a draper assistant. His father, John McFeat, is a glass and china salesman born in Glasgow and his mother, Susan McDougall, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Glasgow. William is a member of Ayr FC and is listed playing for the club against Ayr Academy FC on October 4, 1873. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living in Hunters, New Road, Newton-on-Ayr, Ayr. William is recorded playing for Ayr FC in the North British Daily Mail, October 6, 1873, 6.
(77) McFee, John
Club(s): Ardrossan Castle FC
Born in Ardrossan, Ayrshire on March 23, 1849, John is recorded as 21 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Ardrossan, Ayrshire with his parents, brother and a relative. The household has 0 servants. John is employed as a clerk. His father, Peter McFee, is a ship owner born in Saltcoats, Ayrshire and his mother, Jane Bolton, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Saltcoats, Ayrshire. John is a member of Ardrossan Castle FC and is listed playing for the club against Ayr FC on December 22, 1870. He dies at sea in 1893 aged 44.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 7 Arran Place, Ardrossan. John is recorded playing for Ardrossan Castle FC in the North British Daily Mail, December 24, 1870, 3.
(78) McFarlane, Richard
Club(s): West of Scotland FC
Born in Glasgow on October 31, 1853, Richard is recorded as 17 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Partick, Lanarkshire with his parents, 5 brothers and 2 sisters. The household has 7 servants. Richard is listed as a student. His father, Daniel McFarlane, is a distiller born in Glasgow and his mother, Catherine Schaw, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Leith, Midlothian. Richard is a member of West of Scotland FC and is listed playing for the club against Glasgow Academical FC on December 2, 1871. He dies at Alloway, Ayrshire in 1905 aged 51.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 1 Great Western Terrace, Partick. He dies on January 11, 1905. Richard is referenced playing for West of Scotland FC in the Glasgow Herald, December 4, 1871, 5.
(79) McGeoch, John James
Club(s): West of Scotland FC
Born in Partick, Lanarkshire on August 16, 1856, John is recorded as 14 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Partick, Lanarkshire with his parents, brother and 4 sisters. The household has 2 servants. John is listed as a scholar. His father, William McGeoch, is a retired ironmonger born in Kirkinner, Wigtownshire and his mother, Helen Jackson, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Govan, Lanarkshire. John is a member of West of Scotland FC and is listed playing for the 2nd XV against Helensburgh FC on December 20, 1873. He dies at Newton Mearns in 1940 aged 83.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 4 Hamilton Terrace, Hamilton Street, Partick. His brother is Alexander McGeoch who was a Scotland internationalist at association football. John dies on January 1, 1940. He is recorded playing for West of Scotland FC in the Glasgow Herald, December 22, 1873, 7.
(80) McKelvie, Alexander Stirling
Club(s): Ardrossan Castle FC
Born in Ardrossan, Ayrshire on July 24, 1847, Alexander is recorded as 23 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Ardrossan, Ayrshire with his mother, sister and 2 nieces. The household has 0 servants. Alexander is employed as a banker and writer’s clerk. His father, John McKelvie, is deceased and was a sailmaker born in Dundonald, Ayrshire and his mother, Jean Miller, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Irvine, Ayrshire. Alexander is a member of Ardrossan Castle FC and is listed playing for the club against Ayr FC on December 22, 1870. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 23 Montgomerie Street, Ardrossan. His mother Jean is recorded as Jane in the 1871 Census return. Alexander is recorded playing for Ardrossan Castle FC in the North British Daily Mail, December 24, 1870, 3.
(81) McKirdy, John
Club(s): Greenock FC
Born in Rothesay, Buteshire on January 22, 1857, John is recorded as 15 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Greenock, Renfrewshire with his parents, 2 sisters and brother. The household has 1 servant. John is employed as a clerk. His father, James McKirdy, is a master mariner born in Rothesay and his mother, Jessie McAllister, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Rothesay, Buteshire. John is a member of Greenock FC and is listed playing for the club against Paisley FC on November 22, 1873. He dies at Greenock, Renfrewshire in 1903 aged 46.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census, John is living at 34 Brisbane Street, Greenock and he is still living in Greenock (age 25) by the time of the 1881 Census. John is referenced playing for Greenock FC in the Paisley Herald and Renfrewshire Advertiser, November 29, 1873, 1.
(82) McWatt / MacWatt, Norman
Club(s): Alloa FC
Born in Alloa, Clackmannanshire on May 27, 1853, Norman is recorded as 18 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Alloa, Clackmannanshire with his parents and 2 sisters. The household has 3 servants. Norman is employed as a law apprentice. His father, David McWatt, is a procurator fiscal born in Duns, Berwickshire and his mother, Annie Dalgleish Forrest, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Edinburgh. Norman is a member of Alloa FC and is listed playing for the club against Dollar FC on October 26, 1872. He dies at Alloa, Clackmannanshire in 1897 aged 44.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 13 Bedford Place, Alloa. In the 1861 Census, Norman McWatt, age 8, is living at Alloa. In the 1881 Census, Norman MacWatt is living at 4 Grange Place, Alloa. He is 28 years old, a law agent living with his aunt (head of the household) and a servant. He dies on May 17, 1897. Norman is referenced playing for Alloa FC in the Alloa Advertiser, November 2, 1872, 3.
(83) Mein, James
Club(s): Edinburgh Academical FC
Born in Jedburgh, Roxburghshire on July 1, 1852, James is recorded as 18 years old in the 1871 Census, living in St Giles, Edinburgh as a boarder. The household has 2 servants. James is listed as a student in arts. His father, James Mein snr, is deceased and was a landed proprietor born in Jedburgh and his mother, Margaret Pott Elliot, who cannot be traced in the 1871 Census, is born in Newcastleton, Roxburghshire. James jnr is a member of Edinburgh Academical FC and is listed playing for the club against St Andrews University FC on January 8, 1870. He dies at Kelso, Roxburghshire in 1918 aged 65.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 1 Ramsay Gardens, Edinburgh. He played 5 times for Scotland between 1871 and 1875. His mother Margaret dies at Jedburgh in 1875 aged 63. James jnr added two middle names on receiving an inheritance in 1890, becoming James Andrew Whitelock Mein. He dies on March 2, 1918. James jnr is recorded playing for Edinburgh Academical FC in the Scotsman, January 11, 1870, 7.
(84) Michie, Robert
Club(s): Hawick FC
Born in Hawick, Roxburghshire on April 11, 1848, Robert is recorded as 22 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Hawick with his father, brother and 2 sisters. The household has 1 servant. Robert is employed as a journeyman currier. His father, Robert Michie snr, is a tanner and currier (employing 7 men), born in Hawick, Roxburghshire and his mother, Agnes Smith, is deceased and was born in Hawick, Roxburghshire. Robert jnr is a founding member of Hawick FC, attending the inaugural meeting of October 16, 1872. He dies at Hawick in 1928 aged 80.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at Ellabank, Hawick. Robert jnr is 32 years old in the 1881 Census, living in Hawick. He was living at 3 Wilton Hill when he died in his 81st year in 1928. Described as an athlete and stalwart of the temperance movement, he was the youngest son of Robert Michie, Ellabank. Along with brother Alexander he was involved in his father’s skin work business but later was engaged in business as a commission agent. He is referenced as being a co-founder of Hawick FC – see, Fifty Years’ Football in Hawick 1873–1923. Hawick, 1923, 5.
(85) Millar, William Pitcairn
Club(s): Greenock FC
Born in Greenock, Renfrewshire on September 4, 1855, William is recorded as 15 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Greenock, Renfrewshire with his father, 2 sisters and a visitor. The household has 1 servant. William is employed as a clerk. His father, John Millar, is a harbour master born in Greenock, Renfrewshire and his mother, Catherine Pitcairn, is deceased and was born in Ayrshire. William is a member of Greenock FC and is listed playing for the club against Paisley FC on November 22, 1873. He dies in Hampshire, England in 1932 aged 76.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 11 Ardgowan Square, Greenock. W. P. Millar is honorary secretary of Greenock FC in 1873. He dies on January 9, 1932. He is recorded playing for Greenock FC in the Paisley Herald and Renfrewshire Advertiser, November 29, 1873, 1.
(86) Moncreiff, Francis Jeffrey
Club(s): Edinburgh Academical FC
Born in Canongate, Edinburgh, on August 27, 1849, Francis is recorded as 21 years old in the 1871 Census, living in St George, Edinburgh with his parents, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. The household has 8 servants. Francis is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census. His father, James Moncreiff, is Lord Justice Clerk (senior judge), born in Edinburgh and his mother, Isabella Bell, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Edinburgh. Francis is a member of Edinburgh Academical FC and is listed playing for the club against Merchistonian FC on December 18, 1869. He dies at St George, Edinburgh in 1900 aged 50.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 15 Great Stuart Street, Edinburgh. Francis was the first captain of the Scotland rugby football team in 1871. In 1880 he marries Mildred Fitzherbert. His father, James Moncreiff (who was created 1st Baron Moncreiff of Tulliebole in 1874) was, in his youth, a member of John Hope’s Foot-Ball Club. Francis dies on July 30, 1900. He is referenced playing for Edinburgh Academical FC in the Scotsman, December 20, 1869, 7.
(87) Morrison / Morison, Charles Lindsay
Club(s): Alloa FC
Born in Alloa, Clackmannanshire on September 14, 1852, Charles is recorded as 18 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Alloa, Clackmannanshire with his 4 sisters. The household has 1 servant. Charles is employed as a writer’s clerk. His father, Stephen Nicol Morrison, is a publisher and bookseller born in Alloa, Clackmannanshire and his mother, Margaret Lindsay is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Alloa, Clackmannanshire. Charles is a member of Alloa FC and is listed playing for the club against Dollar FC on October 26, 1872. He dies at Durham, England in 1895 aged 42.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 37 Mill Street, Alloa. His parents are living in Callander and are listed as being visitors. In the 1881 Census Charles is 28 years old and living at 37 Mill Street, Alloa; an assistant book keeper, he lives with his father (head of the household) who is a book keeper, his mother, 3 sisters, a nephew, a cousin and a servant. Charles is recorded playing for Alloa FC in the Alloa Advertiser, November 2, 1872, 3.
(88) Napier, Henry Melville
Club(s): Glasgow University FC and West of Scotland FC
Born in Barony, Glasgow on May 2, 1854, Henry is recorded as 16 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Blythswood, Glasgow with his mother, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. The household has 3 servants. Henry is listed as a student. His father, James Robert Napier, who does not appear at the address in the 1871 Census, is a shipbuilder born in Glasgow and his mother, Emma Mary Twentyman, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in South Africa. Henry is a member of Glasgow University FC and West of Scotland FC and is listed playing for the former club against Edinburgh University FC on December 20, 1873 and for the latter club against Merchistonian FC on November 22, 1873. He dies at Old Kilpatrick, Dunbartonshire in 1940 aged 86.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census, Henry is living at 32 Blythswood Square, Glasgow. In the 1881 Census, Henry M. Napier is 26 and living at Old Patrick. He dies on December 18, 1940. Henry is referenced playing for Glasgow University FC in the Scotsman, December 22, 1873, 7, and West of Scotland FC in the Glasgow Herald, November 24, 1873, 5.
(89) Pirie, William Robinson
Club(s): Aberdeen University FC
Born in Aberdeen on October 21, 1851, William is recorded as 19 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Old Machar, Aberdeen with his parents and 2 sisters. The household has 2 servants. William is listed as a student of theology. His father, William Robinson Pirie snr, is a professor of church history, born in Slains, Aberdeenshire and his mother, Margaret Chalmers Forbes, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Boharm, Banffshire. William jnr is a member of Aberdeen University FC and is listed playing for the club against Dalhousie FC on December 7, 1872. He dies at Leith North, Midlothian in 1934 aged 83.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census, William jnr is living at 13 Bon Accord Square, Aberdeen. His father was a Scottish minister who served as principal of Aberdeen University and was moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1864. William Robinson Pirie jnr became minister of Nairn. He dies on December 20, 1934. He is referenced playing for Aberdeen University FC in the Dundee Courier, December 9, 1872, 3.
(90) Playfair, George William Forbes
Club(s): Royal High School FP FC
Born in Waltair, India, c.1852, George is recorded as 19 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Newington, Edinburgh as a lodger. The household has 0 servants. George is employed as an insurance clerk. His father, George W. Playfair snr, is a lieutenant colonel in the army and is born in India and his mother, Helen Margaret Grace, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in St Andrews, Fife. George jnr is a member of Royal High School FP FC and is listed playing for the club against Edinburgh Institution FP FC on November 19, 1870. He dies in Essex, England in 1918 aged 66.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 1 Sciennes Hill Place, Edinburgh and was attending the Royal High School in 1869. His father, George William Playfair snr, Lieutenant Colonel of Madras Staff Corps, dies in 1875. George jnr dies on May 16, 1918. He is recorded playing for Royal High School FP FC in the Scotsman, November 21, 1870, 7.
(91) Pollock, Alexander Barr
Club(s): St Vincent FC
Born in Glasgow on February 18, 1851, Alexander is recorded as 20 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Anderston, Glasgow with his parents. The household has 2 servants. Alexander is employed as a manufacturer of cotton spinners’ apprentice. His father, William Pollock, is a manufacturer of cotton spinners born in Pollokshaws, Renfrewshire and his mother, Margaret Inglis, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Kirkcaldy, Fife. Alexander is a member of St Vincent FC and is listed playing for the 2nd XV against Paisley FC 2nd XV on November 30, 1872. He dies at Hillhead, Glasgow in 1918 aged 67.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 63 St Vincent Crescent, Glasgow. He dies on April 27, 1918. Alexander is referenced playing for St Vincent FC in the North British Daily Mail, December 2, 1872, 6.
(92) Raitt / Rait, Alexander Ritchie
Club(s): Dundee Juniors FC
Born in Dundee on February 19, 1853, Alexander is recorded as 18 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Dundee with his parents and 2 sisters. The household has 0 servants. Alexander is employed as an apprentice dentist. His father, Thomas Raitt, is a missionary born in Dundee and his mother, Margaret Miller, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Dundee. Alexander is a member of Dundee Juniors FC and is listed playing for the club against Abertay FC on March 30, 1872. He dies at Dundee in 1879 aged 26.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 101 Hilltown, Dundee. In the 1861 Census, Alexander is 8 years old, a scholar living at Overgate, Dundee with his parents, brother, 3 sisters and a servant. He dies on December 12, 1876. He is recorded playing for Dundee Juniors FC in the Dundee Courier, April 1, 1872, 2.
(93) Robertson, Alexander Hamilton
Club(s): West of Scotland FC
Born in Ayr on October 1, 1848, Alexander is recorded as 22 years old in the 1871 Census, living as a lodger in Milton, Glasgow. The household has 0 servants. Alexander is employed as an accountant’s clerk. His father, Robert Robertson, is a writer born in Ayr and his mother, Grace Gordon Brown, is deceased and was born in Ayr. Alexander is a member of West of Scotland FC and is listed playing for the club against Edinburgh Academical FC on January 9, 1869. He dies at London, England in 1913 aged 64.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 14 West Princes Street, Glasgow. He played for Scotland in 1871 and was a member of the Royal Ayrshire and Wigton Militia. He dies on May 12, 1913. Alexander is referenced playing for West of Scotland FC in the Sportsman, January 27, 1869, 3.
(94) Roland, George Richard
Club(s): Merchistonian FC and Roland’s Rooms FC
Born in Edinburgh, c.1849, George is recorded as 22 years old in the 1871 Census, living in St Andrew, Edinburgh with his parents, 5 brothers and 5 sisters. The household has 4 servants. George is employed as a teacher of fencing and gymnastics. His father, George Roland snr, is a teacher of fencing and gymnastics born in London, England and his mother, Wilhelmina Miller Richard, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Edinburgh. George jnr is a member of Merchistonian FC and Roland’s Rooms FC and is listed playing for the former club against Edinburgh Academical FC on December 18, 1869 and for the latter club against Fettes College FC on October 25, 1873. He dies at Edinburgh in 1882 aged approximately 33.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 7 Bellvue Terrace, Edinburgh. In the 1881 Census he is 32 years old and living at the same address – his father, George snr, a teacher of fencing, is 61 years old, born in England and head of the household. George jnr dies on December 10, 1882. He is recorded playing for Merchistonian FC in the Scotsman, December 20, 1869, 7, and Roland’s Rooms FC in the Scotsman, October 27, 1873, 7.
(95) Roland, Walter Miller
Club(s): Merchistonian FC, Edinburgh Wanderers FC, Edinburgh University FC and Roland’s Rooms FC
Born in Edinburgh on November 8, 1851, Walter is recorded as 19 years old in the 1871 Census, living in St Andrew, Edinburgh with his parents, 5 brothers and 5 sisters. The household has 4 servants. Walter is employed as a teacher of fencing and gymnastics. His father, George Roland, is a teacher of fencing and gymnastics, born in London, England and his mother, Wilhelmina Miller Richard, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Edinburgh. Walter is a member of, Merchistonian FC, Edinburgh Wanderers FC, Edinburgh University FC and Roland’s Rooms FC, and is listed playing, for the first club against Glasgow Academical FC on February 25, 1871, for the second club against Glasgow Academical FC on February 17, 1872, for the third club against Royal High School FP FC on March 9, 1872, and for the fourth club against Fettes College FC on October 25, 1873. He dies at Glasgow in 1883 aged 31.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 7 Bellvue Terrace, Edinburgh. In the 1881 Census he is 29 years old, born in Edinburgh and living at the same address – his father, George, a teacher of fencing, is 61 years old, born in England and head of the household. Walter M. Rolland is also a teacher of fencing. He dies at Kelvin, Glasgow on November 5, 1883 and is buried at Warriston Cemetery, Edinburgh. Walter is recorded playing for Merchistonian FC in the Scotsman, February 27, 1871, 7, Edinburgh Wanderers FC in the North British Daily Mail, February 19, 1872, 3, Edinburgh University FC in the Scotsman, March 11, 1872, 7, and Roland’s Rooms FC in the Scotsman, October 27, 1873, 7.
(96) Ronaldson, Thomas Rutherford
Club(s): Edinburgh Institution FP FC
Born in Dunbar, East Lothian on December 26, 1852, Thomas is recorded as 18 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Newington, Edinburgh with his mother, 4 brothers and 2 sisters. The household has 2 servants. Thomas is employed as a medical student. His father, Thomas Sherriff Ronaldson snr, who is not listed at the address in the 1871 Census, is a farmer born in Carnbee, Fife and his mother, Janet Carfrae Martine, is listed as a farmer’s wife and is born in Haddington, East Lothian. Thomas jnr is a member of Edinburgh Institution FP FC and is listed playing for the club against Royal High School FP FC on November 19, 1870. He dies at Haymarket, Edinburgh in 1943 aged 90.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 7 North Mansion House Road, Edinburgh. In the 1881 Census, ‘Thomas R. Ronaldson’ is 28 and lives at 18 Bruntsfield Place. He is a medical practitioner, head of the household, living with his brother-in-law and 2 servants. He dies on April 27, 1943. Thomas is referenced playing for Edinburgh Institution FP FC in the Sportsman, November 24, 1870, 4.
(97) Rowan, Carruth Boyle
Club(s): Ayr FC
Born in Ayr on January 13, 1834, Carruth is recorded as 37 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Ayr. The household has 1 servant. Carruth is employed as a procurator fiscal. His father, Stephen Rowan, is deceased and was a writer and session clerk born in Irvine, Ayrshire and his mother, Janet Hood, is deceased and was born in Port Glasgow, Renfrewshire. Carruth is a member of Ayr FC and chairs a meeting of the club in 1873. He dies at Ayr in 1903 aged 69.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 8 Cathcart Street, Ayr. Carruth is recorded chairing a meeting of Ayr FC in the Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, June 7, 1873, 5.
(98) Scotland, James Robertson
Club(s): West of Scotland FC
Born in Govan, Lanarkshire on March 2, 1852, James is recorded as 19 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Partick, Lanarkshire with his parents and brother. The household has 2 servants. James is employed as a civil engineer apprentice. His father, Patrick Scotland, is a merchant born in Dunfermline, Fife and his mother, Lilias Grahame Robertson, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Glasgow. James is a member of West of Scotland FC and is listed playing for the club against Glasgow Academical FC on January 8, 1870. He dies at Partick, Lanarkshire in 1887 aged 35.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at Laurelbank, Crow Road, Partick. In 1875, James R. Scotland attends a dinner for the Fife, Kinross and Clackmannan Charitable Society of Glasgow. He is living at Luscan, Minard Road, Govan in the 1881 Census. Aged 29, he is a yarn merchant’s agent. His father, Patrick (head of household) is 71 and a yarn and linen merchant’s agent, living with his wife (Lily. G) and his 2 sons (including James’ brother John, who is 30 years old and a banker) and 2 servants. James dies on October 5, 1887. He is referenced playing for West of Scotland FC in the Scotsman, January 11, 1870, 7.
(99) Sherwill / Sherwell, James Lind
Club(s): Perth FC
Born in Calcutta, India on February 4, 1855, James is recorded as 16 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Dollar, Clackmannanshire as a boarder. The household has 3 servants. James is listed as a scholar. His father, Walter Stanhope Sherwill, is an army officer and is born in England and his mother, Cecilia Hill, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Spain. James is a member of Perth FC and is listed playing for the club against Dollar FC on November 2, 1872. He dies in London, England in 1917 aged 62.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 16 Burnside, Dollar, Clackmannanshire. In 1871, ‘J. Sherwill’ is playing cricket for Dollar Academy and in 1872, J. Sherwill is playing for the Kinnoull Cricket Club of Perth. In the 1881 Census, Walter S. Sherwill is living at 2 Barossa Place, Perth; listed as head of household, 65 years old and born in England. He is a retired lieutenant colonel of the Bengal army, living with 2 daughters and a servant. James dies on August 24, 1917. He is referenced playing for Perth FC in the Alloa Advertiser, November 3, 1872, 3.
(100) Shield, James
Club(s): Abertay FC
Born in Dundee on March 1, 1856, James is recorded as 15 years old in the 1871 Census, living in St Andrew, Dundee with his parents, 3 sisters, niece and a visitor. The household has 2 servants. James is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census. His father, James Shield snr, is a solicitor born in Arbirlot, Forfarshire and his mother, Caroline Taylor, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Inverkeilor, Forfarshire. James jnr is a member of Abertay FC and is listed playing for the club against Dundee Juniors FC on April 6, 1872. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at Dundee Road, Dundee. In the 1881 Census, James jnr is a jute merchant, living in St Andrew, Dundee with his father, sister and 2 servants. He is recorded playing for Abertay FC in the Dundee Courier, April 8, 1872, 3.
(101) Sim, John Keith
Club(s): Southern FC
Born in Glasgow on March 15, 1854, John is recorded as 17 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Tradeston, Glasgow with his parents, brother and sister. The household has 1 servant. John is employed as an accountant clerk. His father, John Keith Sim snr, is a bank agent born in Perth and his mother, Jessie Edmiston, is listed as a banker’s wife and is born in Glasgow. John jnr is a member of Southern FC and is listed playing for the club against Gilbertfield Academy FC on October 18, 1873. He dies in a shipwreck in the Bay of Bengal in 1887 aged 33.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 23 Abbotsford Place, Glasgow. He was an insurance company secretary when he died on May 26, 1887. John jnr is referenced playing for Southern FC in the North British Daily Mail, October 20, 1873, 3.
(102) Sime, Edward Erskine
Club(s): Dundee Juniors FC
Born in Inchture, Perthshire on May 11, 1856, Edward is recorded as 14 years old in the 1871 Census, living in St Peter, Dundee with his parents and 2 sisters. The household has 1 servant. Edward is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census. His father, John Sime, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Dundee and his mother, Juliet Erskine, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Montrose, Forfarshire. Edward is a member of Dundee Juniors FC and is listed playing for the club against Abertay FC on March 30, 1872. He dies in the Northern Cape, South Africa in 1917 aged 61.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 8 Strawberry Bank, Dundee. John Sime is listed as a ‘stationer’ in the 1861 Census. In 1862 he is listed as being bankrupt. John marries Juliet Erskine at Monifieth, Forfarshire in 1853. In the 1881 Census, Edward is a clerk and living In Edinburgh. He dies on June 23, 1917. Edward is referenced playing for Dundee Juniors FC in the Dundee Courier, April 1, 1872, 2.
(103) Skene, James
Club(s): Helensburgh FC
Born in Rhu, Dunbartonshire on December 18, 1850, James is recorded as 21 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire with his parents, brother, 2 sisters and half-sister. The household has 2 servants. James is employed as a clerk in merchant’s office. His father, John Skene, is a general practitioner born in Methil, Fife and his mother, Elizabeth Patterson, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Milngavie, Dunbartonshire. James is a member of Helensburgh FC and is listed playing for the club against Paisley FC on March 16, 1872. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 15 William Street, Helensburgh. In the 1881 Census, James Skene lives at 32 William Street (Greenhaugh), Rhu / Row. He is 30 years old, head of the household, a clerk merchant born in Helensburgh. He lives with his wife, son and 2 servants. James is recorded playing for Helensburgh FC in the North British Daily Mail, March 18, 1872, 4.
(104) Smith, William Whyte
Club(s): Craigmount FC
Born in India, c.1850, William is recorded as 21 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Newington, Edinburgh with his parents and sister. The household has 1 servant. William is listed as a student of theology. His father, Thomas Smith, is a Free Church minister born in Symington, Lanarkshire and his mother, Grace Whyte, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Edinburgh. William is a member of Craigmount FC and is listed playing for the club against Glasgow Academical FC on February 19, 1870. He dies at Newington, Edinburgh in 1904 aged 54.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 10 North Mansion Road, Edinburgh. He dies on March 1, 1904. William is referenced playing for Craigmount FC in the Scotsman, February 21, 1870. 7.
(105) Spence, John
Club(s): Helensburgh FC
Born in Rhu, Dunbartonshire on June 30, 1852, John is recorded as 18 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire with his mother, 2 sisters and a boarder. The household has 0 servants. John is employed as a joiner. His father, John Spence snr, is deceased and was a druggist born in Swinton, Berwickshire and his mother, Ann Drew, is employed as a druggist and is born in Portobello, Midlothian. John jnr is a member of Helensburgh FC and is listed playing for the club against Southern FC on November 16, 1872. He dies at Garngadhill, Glasgow in 1917 aged 65.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 31 West Clyde Street, Helensburgh. John jnr is recorded playing for Helensburgh FC in the Scotsman, November 18, 1872, 7.
(106) Sutherland, Donald James
Club(s): Inverness FC
Born in Rosskeen, Ross-shire on December 26, 1853, Donald is recorded as 17 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Inverness with his mother, 3 sisters and 2 visitors. The household has 1 servant. Donald is employed as a clerk. His father, Donald Sutherland snr, is deceased and was a distiller born in Caithness and his mother, Margaret Sutherland, is listed as living as an Annuitant and is born in Edinburgh. Donald jnr is a member of Inverness FC and is listed playing for the club against Black Isle Wasps FC on January 11, 1873. He dies at Inverness in 1886 aged 31.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at Ardconnel Terrace, Inverness. Donald jnr is referenced playing for Inverness FC in the Saturday Inverness Advertiser, January 18, 1873, 2.
(107) Swaine, Charles Lethbridge
Club(s): Aberdeen University FC
Born in Bengal, India on July 23, 1852, Charles is recorded as 18 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Old Machar, Aberdeen as a lodger. The household has 1 servant. Charles is listed as a student of medicine. His father, Charles Swaine snr, is deceased and was a factory manager in India who was born in Devon, England and his mother, Mary Ann Lethbridge, is deceased and was born in Bengal, India. Charles jnr is a member of Aberdeen University FC and is listed playing for the club against Dalhousie FC on January 13, 1872. He dies at Sussex, England in 1945 aged 92.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 83 Bon Accord Street, Aberdeen. Charles Swain snr dies in Cawnpore, India aged 43 on December 4, 1862. He was manager of an indigo factory in Contai. His wife, Mary Ann dies at Contai, Tirhoot, India on November 30, 1854. Charles jnr dies on January 16, 1945. He is recorded playing for Aberdeen University FC in the Aberdeen Journal, January 17, 1872, 5.
(108) Sym, James Pitcairn
Club(s): Craigmount FC
Born in Southampton, England, June 1, 1853, James is recorded as 17 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Edinburgh with his mother, 5 brothers and 2 sisters. The household has 2 servants. James is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census. His father, William Sym, is deceased and was an accountant born in Paisley, Renfrewshire, and his mother, Mary Thomson Pitcairn, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Edinburgh. James is a member of Craigmount FC and is listed playing for the club against Edinburgh University FC on January 20, 1872. He dies at Haymarket, Edinburgh in 1931 aged 77.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 8 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh. In the 1881 Census, James P. Sym is 27 years old, a writer to the signet. He is living at 4 Greenhill Place, Edinburgh with his mother (head of household), sister, 3 brothers and 2 servants. He dies on March 13, 1931. James is referenced playing for Craigmount FC in the Scotsman, January 22, 1872, 7.
(109) Todd, William Lang
Club(s): Craigmount FC
Born in Edinburgh on September 13, 1852, William is recorded as 18 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Edinburgh with his 2 cousins and sister. The household has 2 servants. William is listed as a student of arts at Edinburgh University. His father, Robert Todd, is deceased and was a manufacturer born in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire and his mother, Jessie Lang, is deceased and was born in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire. William is a member of Craigmount FC and is listed playing for the club against Edinburgh Wanderers FC on December 10, 1870. He dies in London, England in 1905 aged 52.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 4 Abercorn Terrace, Duddingston, Edinburgh. In the 1881 Census, William Lang Tod is living at 16 Alva Street, St George, Midlothian, aged 28. He is an advocate in practise living with his wife and 2 servants. William L. Todd, aged 38, is living at St George, Midlothian in the 1891 Census. His father, Robert, dies in Irvine in 1867 aged 57 (a manufacturer). In the 1861 Census, Robert, 49, widowed, is a retired manufacturer living as a boarder with his two sons William, 11 and Robert jnr, 8, in Melrose, Roxburghshire. William dies on April 14, 1905. He is recorded playing for Craigmount FC in the Scotsman, December 12, 1870, 7.
(110) Traill / Trail, Edward
Club(s): Dalhousie FC
Born in Monifieth, Forfarshire on December 25, 1853, Edward is recorded as 17 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Monifieth, Forfarshire with his parents, brother and 2 sisters. The household has 3 servants. Edward is employed as an apprentice banker. His father, Anthony Traill, is a superintendent of marine board, born in Panbride, Forfarshire and his mother, Agnes Collier, is listed as a wife in the 1871 Census and is born in Monifieth, Forfarshire. Edward is a member of Dalhousie FC and is listed playing for the club against Dundee FC on April 6, 1872. He dies at Madras, India in 1887 aged 33.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at Seafield Road, Monifieth. He is a member of committee of Dalhousie FC in 1871. Edward was working as an acting agent for a chartered mercantile bank when he died on July 21, 1887 and had only arrived at Madras in February 1887. He is described as a native of Broughty Ferry and the second son of Captain Anthony Traill, Seafield, Broughty Ferry. Edward is referenced playing for Dalhousie FC in the Dundee Courier, April 8, 1872, 3.
(111) Whittington, Thomas Price
Club(s): Merchistonian FC and Edinburgh University FC
Born in Neath, Wales on August 12, 1848, Thomas is recorded as 22 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Newington, Edinburgh as a lodger. The household has 0 servants. Thomas is listed as a medical student. His father, Matthew Whittington, is deceased and was a landed proprietor born in Neath, Wales and his mother, Jane Price, is deceased and was born in Wales. Thomas is a member of Merchistonian FC and Edinburgh University FC and is listed playing for the former club against West of Scotland FC on February 19, 1870 and for the latter club against Royal High School FP FC on March 9, 1872. He dies at Neath, Wales in 1919 aged 71.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census, ‘Thos Pryce Whittington’ is living at 1 Lower Gilmore Place, Edinburgh. He was a rugby internationalist and played for Scotland in 1873. Thomas dies on October 7, 1919. He is recorded playing for Merchistonian FC in the Scotsman, February 21, 1870, 7 and Edinburgh University FC in the Scotsman, March 11, 1872, 7.
(112) Wood, Archibald Colquhoun
Club(s): Ardrossan Castle FC
Born in Gorbals, Glasgow on December 28, 1846, Archibald is recorded as 24 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Old Ardrossan, Ayrshire with his mother and brother. The household has 1 servant. Archibald is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census. His father, Archibald Colquhoun Wood snr, appears to be deceased and was a beam and scale maker born in Glasgow and his mother, Janet Weir Craig, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Paisley, Renfrewshire. Archibald jnr is a member of Ardrossan Castle FC and is listed playing for the club against Ayr FC on December 22, 1870. He dies at Old Ardrossan in 1909 aged 62.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at Carrick Cottage, Ardrossan Road, Old Ardrossan. In the 1851 Census, Archibald C. Wood snr is 37 years old, living in Paisley. He is an ironmonger and smith master (employing 20 men). Janet is 28 and Archibald jnr is 4. The father appears to be deceased by 1871 as he is not recorded in the family household for 1871 or 1891. Archibald snr is listed as a beam and scale maker on Archibald jnr’s death certificate. Archibald jnr dies on August 12, 1909. He is referenced playing for Ardrossan Castle FC in the North British Daily Mail, December 24, 1870, 3.
(113) Wren, Thomas
Club(s): Warriston FC
Born in Edinburgh on May 11, 1854, Thomas is recorded as 16 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Leith South, Midlothian with his father, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. The household has 2 servants. Thomas is employed as an apprenticed mercantile clerk. His father, George Wren, is a corn merchant, born in England and his mother, Mary Ann Lax, is deceased and was born in England. Thomas is a member of Warriston FC and is listed playing for the club against Royal High School FP FC on November 15, 1873. He dies at Tenerife, Canary Islands in 1891 aged 37.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census he is living at 57 Constitution Road, South Leith. He dies on June 6, 1891. Thomas is recorded playing for Warriston FC in the Scotsman, November 17, 1873, 7.
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