This list of short biographies forms part of Chapter 3 of the thesis. It focuses on association football club members who have been connected to at least one relevant club from the Vale of Leven district between 1872 and 1875. The central aim of this study is to link each club member to the 1871 Census in order to establish the general location of each household, the employment status of each club member and their place of birth. For each individual, a notes field is included where any additional information uncovered during the investigation has been recorded.
(1) Armstrong, Robert Baird
Club(s): Star of the Vale FC, Alexandria
Born in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire on October 11, 1855, Robert is recorded as 15 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire with his parents, 8 brothers and 2 sisters. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a printfield worker. His father, John Armstrong, is a carter born in Paisley, Renfrewshire and his mother, Mary Baird, has no status in the 1871 Census and is born in Bellshill, Lanarkshire. Robert is a member of Star of the Vale FC and is listed playing for the club against Renton Thistle FC on December 6, 1873. He dies at Kokiri, West Coast, New Zealand in 1913 aged 57.
Additional notes: Robert is referenced playing for Star of Vale FC in the Lennox Herald, December 13, 1873, 3. He emigrates to New Zealand on April 6, 1874.
(2) Atherley, John
Club(s): Lorn Youths FC, Alexandria
Born in Alexandria, Dunbartonshire on September 13, 1858, John is recorded as 11 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire with his parents and 2 brothers. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a factory worker. His father, John Atherley, is a shoemaker born in Joppa, near Edinburgh, and his mother, Martha Waddell is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Glasgow. John is a member of Lorn Youths FC and is listed playing for the club against Bluebell FC on December 27, 1873. He dies at Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand in 1940 aged 81.
Additional notes: Brother of Robert Atherly. He is referred to as John ‘Eathearly’ in the match against Bluebell FC. John is recorded playing for Lorn Youths FC in the Dumbarton Herald, January 1, 1874, 3.
(3) Atherley, Robert
Club(s): Star of Leven FC, Alexandria
Born in Alexandria, Dunbartonshire on April 23, 1856, Robert is recorded as 13 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire with his parents and 2 brothers. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a shoemaker. His father, John Atherley, is a shoemaker born in Joppa, near Edinburgh, and his mother, Martha Waddell, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Glasgow. Robert is a member of Star of Leven FC and is listed playing for the club against Lily FC (Renton) on August 22, 1874. He dies at Bonhill, Dunbartonshire in 1874 aged 17.
Additional notes: Brother of John Atherly. He died from the effects of a kick to the stomach while playing football in the match against Lily FC in August 1874. The incident is recorded in the Dumbarton Herald, August 27, 1874, 3.
(4) Bain, George
Club(s): Star of the Vale FC, Alexandria
Born in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire on March 20, 1856, George is recorded as 15 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire with his 2 brothers. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a print work labourer. His father, William Bain, is deceased and was a block printer, born in Glasgow and his mother, Elizabeth McGregor, is deceased and was born in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. George is a member of Star of the Vale FC and is listed playing for the club against Renton Thistle FC on December 6, 1873. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: The family are living in Glasgow in the 1861 Census. William and Elizabeth die at Bonhill, Alexandria in 1868. George is referenced playing for Star of the Vale FC in the Dumbarton Herald, December 11, 1873, 3.
(5) Baillie, James
Club(s): Heatherbell FC, Dumbarton
Born in Paisley, Renfrewshire on October 14, 1857, James is recorded as 13 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Dumbarton with his mother and 2 brothers. The household has 0 servants. He is listed as a scholar. His father, John Baillie, is deceased and was an iron forger born in New Monkland, Lanarkshire, and his mother, Christiana Wilson, is listed as a widow in the 1871 Census and is born in Biggar, Lanarkshire. James is a member of Heatherbell FC and is listed playing for the club against Star of Leven FC on December 13, 1873. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: Living in Levenhaugh Street, Dumbarton in 1871. His older brothers work as an ‘Apprentice Forger’ and ‘Fitter Engineer’. James is recorded playing for Heatherbell FC in the Lennox Herald, December 20, 1873, 3.
(6) Baird, James
Club(s): Vale of Leven FC, Alexandria
Born in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire on July 21, 1854, James is recorded as 16 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire with his mother, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a coppersmith. His father, John Baird, is deceased and was a plumber and coppersmith born in Paisley, Renfrewshire and his mother, Janet Campbell, is recorded as receiving an annuity in the 1871 Census and is born in Greenock, Renfrewshire. James is a member of Vale of Leven FC and is listed playing for the club against Renton FC on November 13, 1875. He dies at Bonhill, Dunbartonshire in 1928 aged 73.
Additional notes: Brother of John C. Baird. James is referenced playing for Vale of Leven FC in the Glasgow Herald, November 16, 1875, 7.
(7) Baird, John Campbell
Club(s): Vale of Leven FC (Alexandria)
Born at Bonhill, Dunbartonshire, on July 27, 1856, John is recorded as 14 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire with his mother, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. The household has 0 domestic servants. He is employed as a clerk. His father, John Baird, is deceased and was a plumber and coppersmith born in Paisley, Renfrewshire, and his mother, Janet Campbell, is recorded as receiving an annuity in the 1871 Census and is born in Greenock, Renfrewshire. John is a member of Vale of Leven FC and is listed playing for the club against Renton FC on November 13, 1875. He dies at Renton in 1902 aged 45.
Additional notes: Brother of James Baird. His father, John Baird, was working as a plumber and copper smith in the 1861 Census. John is referenced playing for Vale of Leven FC in the Glasgow Herald, November 16, 1875, 7.
(8) Ball, Robert
Club(s): Dumbarton FC
Born in Dumbarton on January 10, 1853, Robert is recorded as 18 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Dumbarton with his parents and 3 sisters. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as an apprentice law clerk. His father, Robert Ball snr, is a ship carpenter and tobacconist born in England and his mother, Janet McGregor, is listed as a carpenter’s wife in the 1871 Census and is born in Port Glasgow, Renfrewshire. Robert jnr is a member of Dumbarton FC and is listed playing for the club against Renton FC on November 29, 1873. He dies at Dennistoun in 1893 aged 39.
Additional notes: Robert is referenced playing for Dumbarton FC in the Dumbarton Herald, December 4, 1873, 3.
(9) Ballantyne, Robert Brown
Club(s): Alclutha FC, Dumbarton
Born in Dumbarton on December 24, 1854, Robert is recorded as 16 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Dumbarton with his mother, 2 brothers and sister. The household has 1 servant. He is listed as a scholar. His father, Robert Bannatyne snr, is a marine engineer born in Irvine, Ayrshire and his mother, Jane Fleck, is listed as a marine engineer’s wife in the 1871 Census and is born in Kilwinning, Ayrshire. Robert is a member of Alclutha FC and plays for the club against Renton FC on October 16, 1875. He dies at Kingarth, Isle of Bute, in 1933 aged 79.
Additional notes: In the 1881 Census, Robert jnr is 26 and employed as a carver and guilders clerk. He is listed as secretary of Alclutha FC in 1875 (see, Dick, W. ed. (1875) Scottish Football Annual, 1875-76. Glasgow: W. Weatherspoon & Son, 28) and is referenced playing for the club in the Lennox Herald, October 23, 1875, 4.
(10) Baxter, Malcolm
Club(s): Star of Leven FC, Alexandria
Born in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire on January 22, 1855, Malcolm is recorded as 16 in the 1871 Census living in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire with his parents, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a calico engraver. His father, James Baxter, is a calico printer, born in Paisley, Renfrewshire and his mother, Catherine McGregor, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire. Malcolm is a member of Star of Leven FC and is listed as secretary of the club in the Scottish Football Annual of 1875. He dies at Bonhill, Alexandria in 1879 aged 24.
Additional notes: He is listed as secretary of Star of Leven FC in the Scottish Football Annual of 1875 – see, Dick, W. ed. (1875) Scottish Football Annual, 1875-76. Glasgow: W. Weatherspoon & Son, 28.
(11) Boag, Peter
Club(s): West End FC, Dumbarton
Born in Cardross Parish, Dunbartonshire on June 15, 1855, Peter is recorded as 15 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Dumbarton with his parents, and 3 brothers. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a block maker. His father, Peter Boag snr, is a ship carpenter born in Cardross Parish, Dunbartonshire, and his mother, Frances Miller, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Cardross Parish, Dunbartonshire. Peter jnr is a member of West End FC and is listed playing for the club against Alclutha FC in January 1874. He dies at Dumbarton in 1879 aged 24.
Additional notes: The newspaper article (Lennox Herald, January 31, 1874, 1) does not confirm the exact day of the game.
(12) Brown, James
Club(s): Renton FC
Born in Old Kilpatrick, Dunbartonshire on August 27, 1850, James is recorded as 19 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Renton with his parents, 5 sisters, brother and cousin. The household has 0 domestic servants. He is employed as a shipyard blacksmith. His father, Duncan Brown, is a dyework labourer born in Kilmodan, Argyll and his mother, Mary McLean, does not have a status accorded to her in the 1871 Census and is born in Inverchaolain, Argyll. James is a member of Renton FC and is listed playing for the club against Eastern FC on December 26, 1874. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: James is the brother of Lachlan Brown. He is secretary of Renton FC in 1875 and appears in the Scottish Football Annual – see, Dick, W. ed. (1875) Scottish Football Annual, 1875-76. Glasgow: W. Weatherspoon & Son, 28. He is recorded playing for Renton FC in the Dumbarton Herald, December 31, 1874, 3.
(13) Brown, Lachlan
Club(s): Renton FC
Born in Cardross, Dunbartonshire on November 17, 1855, Lachlan is recorded as 15 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Renton with his parents, 5 sisters, brother and cousin. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a yarn dyer assistant. His father, Duncan Brown, is a dyework labourer born in Kilmodan, Argyll and his mother, Mary McLean, does not have a status accorded to her in the 1871 Census and is born in Inverchaolain, Argyll. Lachlan is a member of Renton FC and is listed playing for the club against Helensburgh FC on August 15, 1874. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: Lachlan is the brother of James Brown. He is recorded playing for Renton FC in the Dumbarton Herald, August 20, 1874, 3.
(14) Buchanan, Charles
Club(s): West End FC, Dumbarton
Born in Dumbarton on March 25, 1855, Charles is recorded as 15 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Dumbarton with his parents, and 3 brothers. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a glue maker. His father, Robert Buchanan, is a councillor and glue manufacturer born in Ladyburn (Greenock), Renfrewshire, and his mother, Mary McAlpin, is listed as a councillor’s wife in the 1871 Census and is born in Dumbarton. Charles is a member of West End FC and is listed playing for the club against Alclutha FC in January 1874. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: The newspaper article (Lennox Herald, January 31, 1874, 1) does not confirm the exact day of the game.
(15) Butler, William
Club(s): Vale of Leven Rovers, Bonhill
Born in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire on August 11, 1858, William is recorded as 12 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire with his parents, 2 brothers, sister and nephew. The household has 0 servants. He is not accorded an occupation. His father, William Butler snr, is an agricultural labourer born in Ireland and his mother, Susanna Boyd, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Ireland. William jnr is a member of Vale of Leven Rovers FC and is listed playing for the club against Bluebell FC on January 17, 1874. He dies at Edinburgh, in 1888 aged 29.
Additional notes: William is recorded playing for Bluebell FC in the Lennox Herald, January 24, 1874, 5.
(16) Cameron, James
Club(s): Renton Thistle FC
Born in Paisley, Renfrewshire c.1857, James is recorded as 14 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Renton, Dunbartonshire with his parents, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a tailor’s apprentice. His father, John Cameron, is a calico printer born in Renton, Dunbartonshire and his mother, Mary Ferrier, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Paisley, Renfrewshire. James is a member of Renton Thistle FC and plays for the club against Star of Lennox FC in September 1873. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: Brother of Robert Cameron. His parents marry at Paisley on July 31, 1852. James is recorded playing for Renton Thistle FC in the Lennox Herald, September 27, 1873, 3 – the article does not stipulate the specific date of the match. He is listed as club secretary in the Scottish Football Annual of 1875 – see, Dick, W. ed. (1875) Scottish Football Annual, 1875-76. Glasgow: W. Weatherspoon & Son, 28.
(17) Cameron, Robert
Club(s): Renton Thistle FC
Born in Paisley, Renfrewshire, on February, 9, 1855, Robert is recorded as 16 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Renton, Dunbartonshire with his parents, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a grocer’s apprentice. His father, John Cameron, works as a calico printer, born in Renton, Dunbartonshire, and his mother, Mary Ferrier, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Paisley, Renfrewshire. Robert is a member of Renton Thistle FC and is listed playing for the club against Star of the Vale FC on December 6, 1873. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: Brother of James Cameron. He is referenced playing for Renton Thistle FC in the Dumbarton Herald, December 11, 1873, 3.
(18) Colquhoun, Robert Bell
Club(s): Lennox FC, Dumbarton
Born in Dumbarton on April 18, 1853, Robert is recorded as 18 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Dumbarton with his parents and sister. The household has 1 servant. He is employed as a law clerk. His father, John Colquhoun, is a legal writer born in Dumbarton and his mother, Mary Bell, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Bowling, Dunbartonshire. Robert is a member of Lennox FC and is listed playing for the club against Dumbarton FC on October 16, 1875. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: In the 1881 Census, Robert is 28 and a traveller in iron trade. He is referenced playing for Lennox FC in the Dumbarton Herald, October 21, 1875, 4, and is also listed as secretary in the Scottish Football Annual of 1875 – see, Dick, W. ed. (1875) Scottish Football Annual, 1875-76. Glasgow: W. Weatherspoon & Son, 28.
(19) Colville, Alexander McGregor
Club(s): Alclutha FC, Dumbarton
Born in Dumbarton, on December 11, 1857, Alexander is recorded as 14 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Dumbarton, with his parents, 2 sisters and 2 brothers. The household has 0 servants. He is listed as a scholar. His father, Alexander Colville snr, is a master plumber and brass finisher (employing 9 men and 5 boys) born in Barrhead, Renfrewshire, and his mother, Sabina Buchanan, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Dumbarton. Alexander jnr is a member of Alclutha FC and is listed playing for the club against Star of Leven FC on April 17, 1875. He dies at Dumbarton in 1944 aged 86.
Additional notes: Alexander jnr is recorded playing for Alclutha FC in the Dumbarton Herald, April 22, 1875, 4.
(20) Crawford, John
Club(s): Star of the Vale FC, Alexandria
Born in Cardross, Dunbartonshire on January 28, 1855, John is recorded as 15 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire with his parents, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a factory boy. His father, George Crawford, is a gardener born in Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire and his mother, Jane Smith, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Paisley, Renfrewshire. John is a member of Star of the Vale FC and is listed playing for the club against Renton Thistle FC on December 6, 1873. He dies at Bonhill, Dunbartonshire in 1926 aged 71.
Additional notes: In 1881, John is employed as a block printer. He is recorded playing for Star of the Vale FC in the Dumbarton Herald, December 11, 1873, 3.
(21) Dunwoodie / Dunwoody, John
Club(s): Renton FC
Born in Kilmaronock, Dunbartonshire on May 13, 1854, John is recorded as 16 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Renton, Dunbartonshire with his parents and brother. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a joiner. His father, John Dunwoodie snr, is a blacksmith born in Ireland and his mother, Mary Ann Battersby, does not have a status accorded to her in the 1871 Census and is born in Ireland. John jnr is a member of Renton FC and is listed playing for the club against Queen’s Park FC on December 13, 1873. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: John jnr is referenced playing for Renton FC in the North British Daily Mail, December 15, 1873, 6.
(22) Ferguson, John
Club(s): Vale of Leven FC, Alexandria
Born at Bonhill, Dunbartonshire on June 22, 1848, John is recorded as 22 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Bonhill with his mother, 4 sisters, brother, nephew and niece. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a printfield worker. His father, Donald Ferguson, is deceased and was an agricultural labourer, born in Perthshire and his mother, Christina McLachlan, is listed as a widow in the 1871 Census and is born in Balqhuidder, Perthshire. John is a member of Vale of Leven FC and is listed playing for the club against Queen’s Park FC on January 11, 1873. He dies at Kilmarnock in 1929, aged 81.
Additional notes: John’s mother Christina is listed as Catherine in the 1871 Census but this looks to be an error. John can be traced in the 1861 Census, aged 12 and living in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire with his parents Donald and Christina as well as the wider family members. Donald dies at Bonhill in 1869 aged 66. Christina dies at Bonhill in 1879 aged 68. John is recorded playing for Vale of Leven FC in the North British Daily Mail, January 13, 1873, 6.
(23) Forbes, James Smith
Club(s): Star of Leven FC, Alexandria
Born in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire on January 8, 1856, James is recorded as 15 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire with his parents, 2 brothers and 3 sisters. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a copper engraver to calico printer. His father, George Forbes, is a copper engraver (to calico printer) born in Argyllshire and his mother, Janet Smith, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Dumbarton. James is a member of Star of Leven FC and is listed playing for the club against Alclutha FC on April 17, 1875. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: James is referenced playing for Star of Leven FC in the Dumbarton Herald, April 22, 1875, 4.
(24) Galbraith, Alexander
Club(s): Dumbarton FC
Born in Airdrie, Lanarkshire, c.1853, Alexander is recorded as 18 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Dumbarton with his parents, 4 brothers and 3 sisters. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a cabinet maker. His father, George Galbraith, is a cabinet maker born in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, and his mother, Ann Glasgow, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Airdrie, Lanarkshire. Alexander is a member of Dumbarton FC and is listed playing for the club against Lennox FC on October 16, 1875. He dies at Dumbarton in 1924 aged 71.
Additional notes: Alexander Galbraith, aged 27, is living in Dumbarton in the 1881 Census. Ann Galbraith (Glasgow) dies at Dumbarton in 1902 aged 66. George Galbraith dies at Dumbarton in 1876 aged 46. Alexander is referenced playing for Dumbarton FC in the Dumbarton Herald, October 21, 1875, 4.
(25) Glen, Alexander
Club(s): Renton FC
Born at Renton, Dunbartonshire on October 29, 1852, Alexander is recorded as 18 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Renton, Dunbartonshire with his parents and sister. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as an apprentice engine fitter. His father, John Glen, is a dyework labourer born in Luss, Dunbartonshire and his mother, Margaret [McNie] McNee, does not have a status accorded to her in the 1871 Census and is born in Luss, Dunbartonshire. Alexander is a member of Renton FC and is listed playing for the club against Queen’s Park FC on December 13, 1873. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: Margaret Glen (McNee) dies in 1874 aged 65. John Glen dies at Renton in 1885 aged 77. Alexander is recorded playing for Renton FC in the Dumbarton Herald, December 18, 1873, 3.
(26) Glen, Charles
Club(s): Vale of Leven FC, Alexandria
Born at Bonhill, Dunbartonshire on March 20, 1851, Charles is recorded as 19 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Bonhill, with his aunt and sister. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a printfield clerk. His father, Charles Glen, is deceased, and was a print cutter born in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire, and his mother, Agnes Meikle, is also deceased and was born in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire. Charles is a member of Vale of Leven FC and is listed playing for the club against Queen’s Park FC on December 21, 1872. He dies at Bonhill, Dunbartonshire in 1920 aged 68.
Additional notes: The 1871 and 1881 Census returns suggest he is born in Renfrewshire. The 1851 Census has him under 1 year old with his parents and older sister living in Abbey, Renfrewshire but his 1851 birth certificate states Bonhill, Dunbartonshire. All of his siblings are recorded on the same certificate for different years. His parents got married at Bonhill in 1845. His mother dies in Bonhill in 1860. Charles is referenced playing for Vale of Leven FC in the Sportsman, December 28, 1872, 6.
(27) Grieve, Malcolm
Club(s): Heatherbell FC, Dumbarton
Born in Cardross, Dunbartonshire on February 16, 1857, Malcolm is recorded as 14 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Dumbarton with his parents, 5 sisters, 4 brothers and niece. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a labourer (engineering). His father, John Grieve, is a boiler shed labourer born in Aberfoyle, Stirlingshire, and his mother, Margaret Key, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in England. Malcolm is a member of Heatherbell FC and is listed playing for the club against Star of Leven FC on December 13, 1873. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: Malcolm is referenced playing for Heatherbell FC in the Lennox Herald, December 20, 1873, 3.
(28) Hartley, David
Club(s): Dumbarton FC
Born in Dumbarton on September 7, 1851, David is recorded as 19 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Dumbarton with his grandparents, father, and 2 cousins. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as an apprentice shipsmith. His father, David Hartley snr, is a tailor born in Dumbarton, and his mother, Elizabeth Carmichael, is deceased and was born in Dumbarton. David is a member of Dumbarton FC and is listed playing for the club against Arthurlie FC on October 18, 1874. He dies at Dumbarton in 1919 aged 67.
Additional notes: Elizabeth dies at Dumbarton in 1857 aged 27. David is recorded playing for Dumbarton FC in the Lennox Herald, October 24, 1874, 4.
(29) Hicks, William
Club(s): Dumbarton FC
Born at Dumbarton, c.1854, William is recorded as 17 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Dumbarton with his parents, sister and niece. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as an apprentice joiner. His father, William Hicks snr, is a pensioner and storekeeper born in Ireland, and his mother, Sarah Jenning, is listed as a pensioner’s wife in the 1871 Census and is born in England. William is a member of Dumbarton FC and is listed playing for the club against Vale of Leven FC on October 25, 1873. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: William Hicks snr dies at Dumbarton in 1877 aged 73. Sarah dies at Dumbarton aged 73 in 1888. The 1861 Census says that William snr has a pension from the Royal Artillery. William Leonard John Hicks marries Mary Duncan at North Leith in 1883 (His parents are recorded as William Hicks and Sarah Jennings). William jnr is referenced playing for Dumbarton FC in the Lennox Herald, November 1, 1873, 4.
(30) Jamieson, Robert
Club(s): Vale of Leven Youths FC, Alexandria
Born in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire on December 8, 1856, Robert is recorded as 14 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire with his mother, 2 brothers and 3 sisters. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a carrier. His father, Hugh Jamieson, is deceased, and was a goods carrier born in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire and his mother, Agnes Gardner, is not accorded a status in 1871 and is born in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire. Robert is a member of Vale of Leven Youths FC and is listed playing for the club against Rising Star FC on December 6, 1873. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: Robert is recorded playing for Vale of Leven Youths FC in the Dumbarton Herald, December 11, 1873, 3.
(31) Joyce / Joice, Peter
Club(s): Renton FC
Born in Dumbarton on November 20, 1851, Peter is recorded as 19 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Renton, Dunbartonshire with his mother, 3 brothers, sister and a boarder. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a boiler shop labourer. His father, Michael Joice, is deceased and was a grocer born in Ireland and his mother, Bridget Salmon, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in County Galway, Ireland. Peter is a member of Renton FC and is listed playing for the club against Vale of Leven FC on November 1, 1875. He dies at Dumbarton in 1928 aged 76.
Additional notes: Peter is born in St Patrick’s Parish, Dumbarton. Michael Joyce is listed as a general labourer in Peter Joyce’s death certificate but is listed as a grocer in the 1861 Census. Peter is recorded playing for Renton FC in the Dumbarton Herald, November 6, 1873, 3.
(32) Kennedy, Findlay
Club(s): Renton FC
Born in Renton, Dunbartonshire c.1848, Findlay is recorded as 23 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Dumbarton with his parents, 5 sisters and 2 brothers. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a labourer. His father, Alexander Kennedy, is a blacksmith born in Perth and his mother, Marion McNicol, is listed as a blacksmith’s wife in the 1871 Census and is born in Glenorchy, Argyllshire. Findlay is a member of Renton FC and is listed playing for the club against Queen’s Park FC on December 13, 1873. He dies at Dumbarton, aged 77 in 1930.
Additional notes: Findlay is recorded playing for Renton FC in the Lennox Herald, December 20, 1873, 3.
(33) Kennedy, Matthew
Club(s): Renton FC
Born in Paisley, c.1854, Matthew is recorded as 17 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Renton, Dunbartonshire with his parents, 5 brothers, and 2 sisters. The household has 1 servant. He is employed as a printfield labourer. His father, David Kennedy, is a print cutter born in Maybole, Ayrshire and his mother, Rebecca Anderson, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Neilston, Renfrewshire. Matthew is a member of Renton FC and is listed playing for the club against Vale of Leven FC on November 13, 1875. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: In the 1881 Census, Matthew is employed as a stonemason. The Matthew Kennedy who was born in Paisley in 1855 is not the same person. Matthew is referenced playing for Renton FC in the Lennox Herald, November 20, 1873, 3.
(34) Lang, Robert
Club(s): West End FC, Dumbarton
Born in Dumbarton on May 30, 1854, Robert is recorded as 16 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Dumbarton with his mother, 3 sisters and brother. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a general law clerk. His father, Robert Lang snr, is deceased and was a steam boat captain and his mother, Margaret Elliot, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Renfrew. Robert jnr is a member of West End FC and is listed playing for the club against Alclutha FC in January 1874. He dies at Ayr in 1921 aged 66.
Additional notes: Robert is recorded playing for West End FC in the Lennox Herald, January 31, 1874, 1 – the article does not specify the exact date of the match. At present the birthplace of Robert Lang snr is unknown.
(35) Lawrence, Alexander
Club(s): Alclutha FC, Dumbarton
Born in Greenock, Renfrewshire c.1855, Alexander is recorded as 16 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Dumbarton with his mother and 3 brothers. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as an apprentice compositor. His father, Alexander Lawrence, who is deceased, was a boilermaker, born in Aberdeenshire and his mother, Elizabeth Anderson, is listed as a housekeeper in the 1871 Census and is born in Greenock, Renfrewshire. Alexander is a member of Alclutha FC and is listed playing for the club against Renton FC on October 16, 1875. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: Alexander is referenced playing for Alclutha FC in the Lennox Herald, October 23, 1875, 4.
(36) Lindsay, Robert
Club(s): Vale of Leven FC, Alexandria
Born in Alexandria, Dunbartonshire c.1846, Robert is recorded as 25 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire with his parents, brother and 2 sisters. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a yarn store man. His father, Robert Lindsay, is a block printer born in Dumbarton and his mother, Mary Anne Bruce, does not have a status accorded to her in the 1871 Census and is born in England. Robert is a member of Vale of Leven FC and is listed playing for the club against Callander FC on August 9, 1873. He dies at Bonhill, Dunbartonshire in 1922 aged 73.
Additional notes: There is a discrepancy with respect to Robert’s age in the 1871 Census and his age at death in 1922 but his parents are recorded in both to verify his identity. Robert is recorded as playing for Vale of Leven FC in the Dumbarton Herald, August 14, 1873, 3.
(37) Lockhart, Alexander
Club(s): Lorn Youths FC, Alexandria
Born in Anderston, Glasgow on May 28, 1856, Alexander is recorded as 15 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Renton, Dunbartonshire with his parents and 5 brothers. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a factory worker. His father, John Lockhart is a factory engineer born in Annan, Dumfriesshire and his mother, Margaret Byne, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Renton, Dunbartonshire. Alexander is a member of Lorn Youths FC and is listed playing for the club against Bluebell FC on December 27, 1873. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: Alexander is referenced playing for Lorn Youths FC in the Dumbarton Herald, January 1, 1874, 3.
(38) Macrae / Mcrae, James
Club(s): Renton FC
Born in Ireland, c.1853, James is recorded as 18 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Renton, Dunbartonshire with his father, 2 sisters and brother. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a shipyard labourer. His father, James Macrae snr, is an engineer’s labourer, born in Ireland and his mother, Margaret Donnolly, is deceased and was born in Ireland. James jnr is a member of Renton FC and is listed playing for the club against Alclutha FC on October 16, 1875. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: James is referenced playing for Renton FC in the Lennox Herald, October 23, 1875, 4.
(39) Mathen, Charles
Club(s): Bluebell FC, Alexandria
Born in Alexandria, Dunbartonshire c.1857, Charles is recorded as 14 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire with his brother-in-law, sister-in-law, 2 nephews, 2 nieces, brother and sister. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a printfield worker. His father, John Mathen, is a colour mixer and his mother, Janet (Jessie) Cassells, is deceased. Charles is a member of Bluebell FC and is listed playing for the club against Vale of Leven Rovers FC on January 17, 1874. He dies at Calton, Glasgow in 1922 aged 65.
Additional notes: In 1871 he is living with the Jardine family, along with his brother and sister. Charles is recorded playing for Bluebell FC in the Lennox Herald, January 24, 1874, 5. Jessie dies in 1861 aged 47. The birthplace of his parents are presently unknown.
(40) McAllister, Patrick
Club(s): West End FC, Dumbarton
Born in Dumbarton, c.1859, Patrick is recorded as 12 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Dumbarton with his parents, 2 sisters and brother. The household has 0 servants. He is listed as a scholar. His father, Robert McAllister, is a boat builder (employing 5 men and 4 boys) born in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire, and his mother, Agnes McAllister, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Maryhill, Glasgow. Patrick is a member of West End FC and is listed playing for the club against Alclutha FC in January 1874. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: Patrick is referenced playing for West End FC in the Lennox Herald, January 31, 1874, 1 – the article does not confirm the exact date of the game.
(41) McAulay, David
Club(s): Dumbarton FC
Born in Johnstone, Renfrewshire, c.1851, David is recorded as 20 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Milton with his grandmother, 2 aunts, uncle, 4 cousins, wife and daughter. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a moulder. His father, Daniel McAulay, is a weaver born in Johnstone, Renfrewshire and his mother, Janet McMillan, is born in Johnstone, Renfrewshire. David is a member of Dumbarton FC and is listed playing for the club against Callander FC on November 8, 1873. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: David is a baby, 0 years, in the 1851 Census living with his father Daniel, 24 years old and a weaver born in Johnstone, and his mother Janet, 22 years old and born in Johnstone. David is referenced playing for Dumbarton FC in the Dumbarton Herald, November 13, 1873, 4.
(42) McCrimmond / McCrimmon, Donald
Club(s): Renton Thistle FC and Renton FC
Born in Bracadale, Inverness-shire, c.1850, Donald is recorded as 21 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Renton, Dunbartonshire with his parents, 5 brothers and sister. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a dye wall labourer. His father, John McCrimmon, is a tailor born in Inverness-shire and his mother, Ann McCrae, does not have a status accorded to her in the 1871 Census and is born in Kintail, Ross-shire. Donald is a member of Renton Thistle FC and Renton FC and is listed playing for the former club against Star of the Vale FC on December 6, 1873 and the latter club against Dumbarton FC on November 29, 1873. He dies at Renton, Dunbartonshire in 1918 aged 66.
Additional notes: Ann McCrimmon (McCrae) dies at Renton aged 72 in 1906. The 1861 Census says she was born in Kintail, Ross-shire. The 1851 Census says that Donald is born in Bracadale. Donald is referenced playing for Renton Thistle FC in the Dumbarton Herald, December 11, 1873, 3, and Renton FC in the Lennox Herald, December 6, 1873, 3.
(43) McEwan / MacEwan, Joseph
Club(s): Vale of Leven FC, Alexandria
Born in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire on June 10, 1848, Joseph is recorded as 22 years old in the 1871 Census, living at Bonhill, Dunbartonshire with 2 two sisters. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a calico printer. His father, John MacEwan, was employed as a dyer, and his mother was Janet Bilsland. Joseph is a member of Vale of Leven FC and is appointed an office bearer of the club in 1872. Joseph Macewan dies at Hillhead, Glasgow in 1917 aged 69.
Additional notes: In the 1871 Census his sisters are Marion aged 30 and Jessie aged 28. Joseph is appointed treasurer of the club at the inaugural meeting in 1872 – see, Lennox Herald, August 24, 1872, 4. His parents are married at Drymen, Stirlingshire in 1927. At present the birthplace of John MacEwan and Janet Bilsland are unknown. Joseph’s occupation is recorded as ‘Director of a Rivet, Bolt & Nut Company on his death certificate – his sister Marion (who would live until 1922) is the signatory.
(44) McGregor, Bruce
Club(s): Vale of Leven Youths FC, Alexandria
Born in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire, c.1858, Bruce is recorded as 13 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire with his parents, 7 brothers and sister. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a printwork labourer. His father, John McGregor, is a print work fireman born in Drymen, Stirlingshire, and his mother, Isabella McIntyre does not have a status accorded to her in the 1871 Census and is born in Drymen, Stirlingshire. Bruce is a member of Vale of Leven Youths FC and is listed playing for the club against Rising Star FC on December 6, 1873. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: Brother of George McGregor. Bruce is referenced playing for Vale of Leven Youths FC in the Dumbarton Herald, December 11, 1873, 3.
(45) McGregor, George
Club(s): Vale of Leven FC, Alexandria
Born in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire on August 11, 1847, George is recorded as 22 years old in the 1871 Census, living at Bonhill, Dunbartonshire with his parents, 7 brothers and sister. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a tailor. His father, John McGregor, is a print work fireman, born in Drymen, Stirlingshire, and his mother, Isabella McIntyre, does not have a status accorded to her in the 1871 Census and is born in Drymen, Stirlingshire. Georgeis a member of Vale of Leven FC and is listed playing for the club against Callander FC on August 9, 1873. He dies at Bonhill, Dunbartonshire in 1900 aged 51.
Additional notes: Brother of Bruce McGregor. George is recorded playing for Vale of Leven FC in the Lennox Herald, August 16, 1873, 3.
(46) McGregor, John Cunningham
Club(s): Vale of Leven FC, Alexandria
Born in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire on February 20, 1851, John is recorded as 19 years old in the 1871 Census, living at Bonhill, Dunbartonshire with his parents, 3 brothers and 3 daughters. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a yarn worker. His father, Malcolm McGregor, is a cloth dyer, born in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire and his mother, Janet Cunningham, does not have a status accorded to her in the 1871 Census and is born in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire. John is a member of Vale of Leven FC and is listed playing for the club against Renton FC on November 13, 1875. He dies at Bonhill, Dunbartonshire in 1930 aged 78.
Additional notes: John is recorded playing for Vale of Leven FC in the Glasgow Herald, November 16, 1875, 7.
(47) McKay / MacKay, George
Club(s): Renton Thistle FC
Born in Renton, Dunbartonshire, c.1858, George is recorded as 13 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Renton, Dunbartonshire with his mother, 3 sisters and 2 brothers. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a worker in dye work. Details relating to his father are presently unknown while his mother, Christina McKay, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Tarbet, Ross-shire. George is a member of Renton Thistle FC and is listed playing for the club against Heatherbell FC on November 15, 1873. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: George is referenced playing for Renton Thistle FC in the Dumbarton Herald, November 20, 1873, 3.
(48) McIntosh, William
Club(s): Dumbarton FC
Born in Braemar, Aberdeenshire, on July 4, 1845, Williamis recorded as 24 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Dumbarton as a lodger. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a ship joiner. His father, Alexander McIntosh, is deceased and was a labourer born in Braemar and his mother, Mary Morgan, is deceased and was born in Braemar. William is a member of Dumbarton FC and is listed playing for the club against Callander FC on September 20, 1873. He dies at Ballater, Aberdeenshire aged 58 in 1903.
Additional notes: His parents, Alexander McIntosh and Mary Morgan marry at Braemar in 1844. Alexander is listed as a farmer on William’s death certificate but as a labourer in the 1851 Census. Alexander, who is 31 in the 1851 Census, is born in 1820. He is referenced playing for Dumbarton FC in the Dumbarton Herald, September 25, 1873, 4.
(49) McLay, Alexander
Club(s): Bluebell FC, Alexandria
Born in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire on May 2, 1858, Alexander is recorded as 14 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire with his father, stepmother, 2 sisters and brother. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a factory worker. His father, John McLay, is an engine fitter born in Kilmaronock, Dunbartonshire and his mother, Isabella Ferguson, is deceased and was born in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire. Alexander is a member of Bluebell FC and is listed playing for the club against Vale of Leven Rovers FC on December 27, 1873. He dies at Providence, Rhode Island, United States on August 10, 1927 aged 69.
Additional notes: Alexander is recorded playing for Bluebell FC in the Lennox Herald, January 24, 1874, 5.
(50) McLellan, William
Club(s): Lorn Youths FC, Alexandria
Born in Glasgow, c.1855, William is recorded as 15 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire with his uncle, 2 aunts and cousin. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a printfield worker. His father, William McLellan snr, is a mill foreman born in Kilmarnonock, Dunbartonshire, and his mother, Agnes Currie, is born in Kilmarnonock, Dunbartonshire. William jnr is a member of Lorn Youths FC and is listed playing for the club against Bluebell FC on December 27, 1873. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: William jnr is recorded playing for Lorn Youths FC in the Lennox Herald, January 3, 1874, 3. His place of birth is recorded in the 1871 Census.
(51) McLintock, Alexander
Club(s): Vale of Leven FC (Alexandria)
Born in Alexandria, Dunbartonshire in 1853, Alexander (Sandy) McLintock is recorded as 17 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire with his parents and aunt. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a tinsmith. His father, William McLintock, is a colour mixer, born in Alexandria, Dunbartonshire and his mother Margaret Matheson, does not have a status accorded to her in the 1871 Census and is born in Alexandria, Dunbartonshire. Alexander is a member of Vale of Leven FC and is listed playing for the 2nd XI against Jamestown FC on March 29, 1873. He dies in Dumbarton aged 77 in 1931.
Additional notes: Alexander is referenced playing for Vale of Leven FC in the Dumbarton Herald, April 3, 1873, 3.
(52) McMaster, James
Club(s): Heatherbell FC, Dumbarton
Born in Cardross, Dunbartonshire on August 27, 1854, James is recorded as 16 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Dumbarton with his parents, 2 brothers and sister. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a brassmoulder. His father, Thomas McMaster is an ironmoulder born in Glasgow, and his mother, Mary McAusland, is listed as an ironmoulder’s wife in the 1871 Census and is born in Cardross, Dunbartonshire. James is a member of Heatherbell FC and is listed playing for the club against Star of Leven FC on December 13, 1873. He dies at Eastleigh, Hampshire, England in 1930 aged 75.
Additional notes: James is referenced playing for Heatherbell FC in the Dumbarton Herald, December 18, 1873, 3.
(53) McNaught, Malcolm
Club(s): Lorn Youths FC, Alexandria
Born in Alexandria, Dunbartonshire, c.1858, Malcolm is recorded as 13 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire with his parents, 2 sisters and 2 brothers. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a factory worker. His father, Malcolm McNaught, is a peddler born in Strachur, Argyllshire and his mother Elizabeth Cranmer (or Crammer) is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Alexandria, Dunbartonshire. Malcolm is a member of Lorn Youths FC and is listed playing for the club against Bluebell FC on December 27, 1873. He dies at Bonhill, Dunbartonshire in 1940 aged 82.
Additional notes: Malcolm is referenced as playing for Lorn Youths FC in the Dumbarton Herald, January 1, 1874, 3.
(54) McNicol / McNichol, John
Club(s): Vale of Leven FC, Alexandria
Born in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire, c.1853, John is recorded as 18 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire with his parents, brother and 2 sisters. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a joiner. His father, Matthew McNicol, is a block printer, born in Strathblane, Stirlingshire and his mother, Janet McFarlane, does not have a status accorded to her in the 1871 Census and is born in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire. John is a member of Vale of Leven FC and is listed playing for the club against Queen’s Park FC on February 28, 1873. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: Janet McNicol dies at Bonhill in 1906 aged 78. John is recorded playing for Vale of Leven FC in the Dumbarton Herald, February 20, 1873, 3.
(55) McPherson, John Campbell McLeod
Club(s): Vale of Leven FC, Alexandria
Born in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire, c.1854, John is recorded as 16 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a field worker. His father, John McPherson, is a gardener born in Rhu, Dunbartonshire and his mother, Helen Campbell, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and born in Rhu, Dunbartonshire. John is a member of Vale of Leven FC and is listed playing for the 2nd XI against Eastern FC 2nd XI on October 2, 1875. He dies at Dumbarton in 1934 aged 79.
Additional notes: His parents marry at Rhu on May 31, 1835. John was born on Balloch estate where his father was a gardener. He becomes a businessman in Dumbarton shipyards and was a manager with Dennystown Brass Works. John is recorded playing for Vale of Leven FC in the Dumbarton Herald, October 7, 1875, 3.
(56) Meikleham, James
Club(s): Dumbarton FC
Born in Dumbarton, c.1854, James is recorded as 17 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Dumbarton with his parents and 3 brothers. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as an apprentice joiner. His father, James Meikleham, is an engineer born in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire and his mother, Catherine Dow, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire. James is a member of Dumbarton FC and is listed playing for the club against Lennox FC on October 9, 1875. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: Brother of Robert Meikleham. In the 1881 Census, James is 26 and living in Dumbarton. He is referenced playing for Dumbarton FC in the Dumbarton Herald, October 14, 1875, 4.
(57) Meikleham, Robert
Club(s): Heatherbell FC, Dumbarton
Born in Alexandria, Dunbartonshire, c.1856, Robert is recorded as 15 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Dumbarton with his parents and 3 brothers. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a labourer. His father, James Meikleham, is an engineer born in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire and his mother, Catherine Dow, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire. Robert is a member of Heatherbell FC and is listed playing for the club against Star of Leven FC on December 13, 1873. He dies at Govan, Lanarkshire in 1900 aged 44.
Additional notes: Brother of James Meikleham. Robert is recorded playing for Heatherbell FC in the Dumbarton Herald, December 18, 1873, 3.
(58) Melville, George
Club(s): Renton FC
Born in Renton, Dunbartonshire on December 16, 1845, George is recorded as 24 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Renton, Dunbartonshire with his wife and son. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a ship carpenter. His father, William Melville, is a fireman at works, born in Kilpatrick, Dunbartonshire and his mother, Barbara McDonald, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Glasgow. George is a member of Renton FC and is listed playing for the club against Dumbarton FC on December 13, 1873. He dies at Renton, Dunbartonshire aged 61 in 1910.
Additional notes: William Melville marries Barbara McDonald on January 11, 1835. George is recorded playing for Renton FC in the North British Daily Mail, December 15, 1873, 6.
(59) Michie, Archibald
Club(s): Vale of Leven FC, Alexandria
Born in Alexandria, Dunbartonshire, c.1851, Archibald is recorded as 20 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Alexandria, Dunbartonshire with his parents. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as an engine works iron turner. His father, George Michie, is a block printer, born in Old Kilpatrick, Dunbartonshire and his mother, Jean Barrie, does not have a status accorded to her in the 1871 Census and is born in Old Kilpatrick, Dunbartonshire. Archibald is a member of Vale of Leven FC and plays for the club against Callander FC on August 9, 1873. He dies at New Kilpatrick aged 79 in 1930.
Additional notes: George Michie marries Jean Barrie at Bonhill, Dunbartonshire on May 25, 1850. Archibald is referenced playing for Vale of Leven FC in the Dumbarton Herald, August 14, 1873, 3.
(60) Munn, James
Club(s): Dumbarton FC
Born in Maryhill, Glasgow on May 3, 1859, James is recorded as 13 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Dumbarton with his parents, sister and brother. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a rivet boy. His father, Thomas Munn, is a ship carpenter born in Irvine, Ayrshire and his mother, Jean Frew, is listed as a carpenter’s wife in the 1871 Census and is born in Irvine, Ayrshire. James is a member of Dumbarton FC and is listed playing for the club against Drumpellier FC on November 27, 1875. He dies at Partick in 1917 aged 58.
Additional notes: James is referenced playing for Dumbarton FC in the Dumbarton Herald, December 2, 1875, 4.
(61) Neil, George
Club(s): Vale of Leven Rovers, Bonhill
Born in Busby, Renfrewshire on August 22, 1858, George is recorded as 12 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Bonhill, Dumbartonshire with his parents, 3 brothers and 5 sisters. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a printfield worker. His father, Samuel Neil, is a yarn work dyer born in Ireland, and his mother, Ann Patterson, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Ireland. George is a member of Vale of Leven Rovers FC and is listed playing for the club against Bluebell FC on January 17, 1874. He dies at Bonhill, Dunbartonshire in 1928 aged 69.
Additional notes: George is recorded playing for Vale of Leven Rovers in the Lennox Herald, January 24, 1874, 5.
(62) Nicholson / Nicolson, Matthew
Club(s): Vale of Leven FC, Alexandria
Born in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire on January 18, 1852, Matthew is recorded as 19 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Alexandria, Dunbartonshire with his parents, 3 brothers and sister. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a warehouseman. His father, Norman Nicholson, is a store keeper, born in Snizort, Inverness-shire (Isle of Skye) and his mother, Isabella Clark, does not have a status accorded to her in the 1871 Census and is born in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire. Matthew is a member of Vale of Leven FC and is listed playing for the club against Queen’s Park FC on January 11, 1873. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: Matthew is recorded playing for Vale of Leven FC in the Dumbarton Herald, January 16, 1873, 3.
(63) Paton, Robert
Vale of Leven FC, Alexandria
Born in Alexandria, Dunbartonshire, c.1854, Robert is recorded as 17 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire as a boarder. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as an printfield worker. His father, Robert Paton snr, is a factory worker, and his mother is Jeanie McMeechan. Robert jnr is a member of Vale of Leven FC and is listed playing for the 2nd XI against Jamestown FC on March 29, 1873. He dies at Bonhill, Dunbartonshire in 1905 aged 50.
Additional notes: Robert is referenced playing for Vale of Leven FC in the Dumbarton Herald, April 3, 1873, 3. The birthplace of his parents are presently unknown.
(64) Peters, William
Club(s): Star of Leven FC, Alexandria
Born in Bonhill, c.1853, William is recorded as 18 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire with his sister and brother. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a printfield worker. His father, James Peters, is deceased and was a Turkey Red Dyer born in Glasgow and his mother, Janet Turner, is deceased and was born in Morvern, Argyllshire. William is a member of Star of Leven FC and is listed playing for the club against Heatherbell FC on December 13, 1873. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: William is recorded playing for Star of Leven FC in the Dumbarton Herald, December 18, 1873, 3. In the 1871 Census, his sister is Janet, 20 years old, and his brother is Archibald, 15 years old.
(65) Ralston, William
Club(s): Renton Thistle FC
Born in Cardross, Dunbartonshire in 1856, William is recorded as 14 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Renton, Dunbartonshire with his parents, brother and adopted brother. The household has 1 servant. He is employed as a dye work labourer. His father, William Ralston snr, is a spirit merchant born in Glasgow, and his mother, Lilias Miller, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire. William jnr is a member of Renton Thistle FC and is listed playing for the club against Star of the Vale FC on December 6, 1873. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: William is recorded playing for Renton Thistle FC in the Dumbarton Herald, December 11, 1873, 3. The information on his birth certificate is too difficult to read other than the year of birth.
(66) Rodger / Roger, George
Club(s): Alclutha FC, Dumbarton
Born in Dumbarton, c.1854, George is recorded as 17 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Dumbarton with his parents and brother. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as an engineer fitter. His father, George Rodger snr, is a ship joiner born in Glamis, Forfarshire, and his mother, Mary Rodger, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Leswalt, Wigtownshire. George jnr is a member of Alclutha FC and is listed playing for the club against West End FC in January 1874. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: George jnr is recorded playing for Alclutha FC in the Lennox Herald, January 31, 1874, 1 – the article does not confirm the exact date of the game.
(67) Scullion, James
Club(s): Renton FC
Born in Ireland, c.1848, James is recorded as 23 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Renton, Dunbartonshire with his parents and 2 sisters. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a calico block printer. His father, Owen Scullion, is a labourer, born in Ireland and his mother, Mary Doffin, does not have a status accorded to her in the 1871 Census and is born in Ireland. James is a member of Renton FC and is listed playing for the club against Alclutha FC on October 16, 1875. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: James is recorded playing for Renton FC in the Lennox Herald, October 23, 1875, 4.
(68) Shankland / Shanklon, John
Club(s): Renton Thistle FC
Born in Renton, Dunbartonshire on July 12, 1855, John is recorded as 15 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Renton, Dunbartonshire with his parents, 2 brothers, sister and 2 boarders. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as an apprentice baker. His father, Henry Shankland, is a dye works labourer born in Ireland, and his mother, Mary Somerville, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Ireland. John is a member of Renton Thistle FC and is listed playing for the club against Star of the Vale FC on December 6, 1873. He dies at Dumbarton in 1913 aged 57.
Additional notes: In the match against Star of the Vale his surname is recorded as ‘Shanklon’ – see, Dumbarton Herald, December 3, 1873, 3.
(69) Sharp, Buchanan
Club(s): Rising Star FC, Jamestown
Born in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire on May 29, 1856, Buchanan is recorded as 15 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire with his parents, 5 brothers and 2 sisters. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a printfield worker. His father, Robert Sharp, is a calico printer born in Milngavie, Stirlingshire, and his mother, Elizabeth Currie, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire. Buchanan is a member of Rising Star FC and is listed playing for the club against Vale of Leven Youths FC on December 6, 1873. He dies at Bonhill, Dunbartonshire in 1939 aged 82.
Additional notes: Brother of William Sharp. Buchanan is recorded playing for Rising Star FC in the Dumbarton Herald, December 11, 1873, 3.
(70) Sharp, William
Club(s): Rising Star FC, Jamestown
Born in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire on October 3, 1857, William is recorded as 13 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire with his parents, 5 brothers and 2 sisters. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a printfield worker. His father, Robert Sharp, is a calico printer born in Milngavie, Stirlingshire, and his mother, Elizabeth Currie, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire. William is a member of Rising Star FC and is listed playing for the club against Vale of Leven Youths FC on December 6, 1873. He dies at Bonhill, Dunbartonshire in 1945 aged 87.
Additional notes: Brother of Buchanan Sharp. William is recorded playing for Rising Star FC in the Dumbarton Herald, December 11, 1873, 3.
(71) Sloan / Sloane, Robert
Club(s): Lennox FC, Dumbarton
Born in Dumbarton on April 29, 1857, Robert is recorded as 14 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Dumbarton with his parents, 3 brothers, and 4 sisters. The household has 2 servants. He is listed as a scholar. His father, William Sloan, is a general draper born in Ireland, and his mother, Jane Harris, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Dumbarton. Andrew is a member of Lennox FC and is listed playing for the club against Dumbarton FC on October 16, 1875. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: Robert is recorded playing for Lennox FC in the Dumbarton Herald, October 21, 1875, 4.
(72) Simpson, Andrew
Club(s): Star of the Vale FC, Alexandria
Born in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire on March 4, 1856, Andrew is recorded as 15 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire with his parents, 5 brothers and 4 sisters. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a printfield labourer. His father, William Simpson, is an engine keeper born in Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, and his mother, Marion McKinlay, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire. Andrew is a member of Star of the Vale FC and is listed playing for the club against Renton Thistle FC on December 6, 1873. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: Andrew is referenced playing for Star of the Vale FC in the Dumbarton Herald, December 11, 1873, 3.
(73) Strachan, Andrew
Club(s): Renton FC
Born in Renton, Dunbartonshire c.1851, Andrew is recorded as 20 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Renton, Dunbartonshire with his parents, 2 brothers, daughter and aunt. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a printfield labourer. His father, Peter Strachan, is a boatsman, born in Dundee and his mother, Mary McFarlane, does not have a status accorded to her in the 1871 Census and is born in Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire. Andrew is a member of Renton FC and is listed playing for the club against Dumbarton FC on November 29, 1873. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: Andrew is recorded playing for Renton FC in the Dumbarton Herald, December 4, 1873, 3. He is not the Andrew Strachan who dies at Dunbarton aged 57 in 1908.
(74) Thomson, Allan
Club(s): Star of the Vale FC, Alexandria
Born in St Quinox, Ayrshire, c.1859, Allan is recorded as 12 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire as a lodger. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a turkey red dyer. The details of his parents are presently unknown. Allan is a member of Star of the Vale FC and is listed playing for the club against Renton Thistle FC on December 6, 1873. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: Allan is referenced playing for Star of the Vale FC in the Dumbarton Herald, December 11, 1873, 3.
(75) Thomson, William Beattie
Club(s): Vale of Leven FC, Alexandria
Born in Alexandria, Dunbartonshire on July 27, 1851, William is recorded as 19 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire with his mother, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. The household has no 0 servants. He is employed as a law clerk. His father, Duncan Thomson, is deceased and was a clothier born in Strathlachlan, Argyllshire, and his mother, Mary Mann (Munn), does not have a status accorded to her in the 1871 Census and is born in Rothesay, Buteshire. William is a member of Vale of Leven FC and is elected vice president at the inaugural meeting in 1872. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: William is recorded as being elected vice president of Vale of Leven FC in the Lennox Herald, August 24, 1872, 4. His father dies in 1867.
(76) Turnbull, Robert
Club(s): Renton FC
Born in Cardross, Dunbartonshire, c.1849, Robert is recorded as 22 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Renton, Dunbartonshire with his mother, 3 brothers and sister. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a block printer. His father, Robert Turnbull snr, is deceased, and was a calico printer born in Denny, Stirlingshire and his mother, Jane McLaren, does not have a status accorded to her in the 1871 Census and is born in Cardross, Dunbartonshire. Robert jnr is a member of Renton FC and is listed playing for the club against Queen’s Park FC on December 13, 1873. He dies at Dumbarton aged 82 in 1930.
Additional notes: Robert jnr is recorded playing for Renton FC in the Dumbarton Herald, December 18, 1873, 3.
(77) Watson, Thomas
Club(s): Star of the Vale FC, Alexandria
Born in Glasgow, c.1856, Thomas is recorded as 15 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire with his parents, brother and 2 sisters. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a joiner. His father, James Watson, is a warehouseman born in Paisley, Renfrewshire, and his mother, Janet Watson, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. Thomas is a member of Star of the Vale FC and is listed playing for the club against Renton Thistle FC on December 6, 1873.
Additional notes: Thomas is recorded playing for Star of the Vale FC in the Dumbarton Herald, December 11, 1873, 3.
(78) Watt, John
Club(s): Renton Thistle FC
Born in Renton, Dunbartonshire in 1856, John is recorded as 14 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Renton, Dunbartonshire with his parents, 3 sisters and 2 brothers. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as an apprentice boiler maker. His father, James Watt, is an agricultural labourer born in Renton Dunbartonshire, and his mother, Agnes Watt, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Renton, Dunbartonshire. John is a member of Renton Thistle FC and is listed playing for the club against Star of the Vale FC on December 6, 1873. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: John’s birth certificate is unintelligible apart from the year. He is recorded playing for Renton Thistle FC in the Dumbarton Herald, December 11, 1873, 3.
(79) Watt, Samuel
Club(s): Alclutha FC, Dumbarton
Born in Dumbarton, on July 23, 1856, Samuel is recorded as 14 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Dumbarton with his parents and 2 brothers. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a marine engine fitter. His father, Henry Watt, is a boot and shoe maker born in Ireland, and his mother, Janet Watt, is listed as a boot and shoe maker’s wife in the 1871 Census, and is born in Ireland. Samuel is a member of Alclutha FC and is listed playing for the club against Renton FC on October 16, 1875. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: Samuel is referenced playing for Alclutha FC in the Lennox Herald, October 23, 1875, 4.
(80) Weir, William
Club(s): Lorn Youths FC, Alexandria
Born in Alexandria, Dunbartonshire on August 29, 1857, William is recorded as 13 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire with his parents, 5 sisters and 2 nephews. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a printfield worker. His father, Peter Weir, works as a press printer, born in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, and his mother, Elizabeth Robertson, is not accorded a status in the 1871 Census and is born in Dumbarton. William is a member of Lorn Youths FC and is listed playing for the club against Bluebell FC on December 27, 1873. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: William is recorded playing for Lorn Youths FC in the Dumbarton Herald, January 1, 1874, 3.
(81) Wood, James
Club(s): Dumbarton FC
Born in Dumbarton on April 6, 1852, James is recorded as 18 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Dumbarton with his parents, 3 brothers and sister. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a joiner. His father, John Wood, is a sladesman born in Kilmarnonock, Dunbartonshire and his mother, Janet (Jessie) McIlquham, does not have a status accorded to her in the 1871 Census and is born in Killearn, Stirlingshire. James is a member of Dumbarton FC and is listed playing for the club against Callander FC on November 8, 1873. He dies at Dumbarton in 1929 aged 78.
Additional notes: James is the younger brother and teammate of John Wood. His mother Janet is referred to as ’Jessie’ in the 1871 Census. Janet dies at Dumbarton in 1872 aged 56. She is born at Killearn in 1817. James is recorded playing for Dumbarton FC in the Dumbarton Herald, November 13, 1873, 4.
(82) Wood, John
Club(s): Dumbarton FC
Born in Dumbarton on October 3, 1847, John is recorded as 23 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Dumbarton with his parents, 3 brothers and sister. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a blacksmith. His father, John Wood snr, is a sladesman, born in Kilmarnonock, Dunbartonshire and his mother, Janet (Jessie) McIlquham, does not have a status accorded to her in the 1871 Census and is born in Killearn, Stirlingshire. John jnr is a member of Dumbarton FC and is listed playing for the club against Vale of Leven FC on January 23, 1875. The details of his death are presently unknown.
Additional notes: John is the older brother and teammate of James Wood. John is referenced playing for Dumbarton FC in the Stirling Journal and Advertiser, January 29, 1875, 5.
(83) Williamson, James
Club(s): Vale of Leven FC, Alexandria
Born in Alexandria, Dunbartonshire, c.1848, James is recorded as 23 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire with his parents and 3 sisters. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a dyer. His father, George Williamson, is a calico printer, born in Ireland and his mother, Margaret Fee, does not have a status accorded to her in the 1871 Census and is born in Ireland. James is a member of Vale of Leven FC and is listed playing for the club against Clydesdale FC on January 10, 1874. He dies in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire aged 87 in 1934.
Additional notes: James is recorded playing for Vale of Leven FC in the Lennox Herald, January 17, 1874, 4.
(84) Wright, John Barr
Vale of Leven FC, Alexandria
Born in Balloch, Dunbartonshire on October 4, 1852, John is recorded as 18 years old in the 1871 Census, living in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire with his mother and 2 brothers. The household has 0 servants. He is employed as a clerk. His father, James Wright, is deceased and was a calico printer born in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire and his mother, Rebecca Barr, does not have a status accorded to her in the 1871 Census and is born in Kippen, Stirlingshire. John is a founding member of Vale of Leven FC in 1872. He dies at Bonhill, Dunbartonshire aged 79 in 1932.
Additional notes: John is referenced as a founding member and secretary of Vale of Leven FC in the Lennox Herald, August 24, 1872, 4.
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