I would like to thank John Walker for donating an interesting group of family photos dating back to the 1920s. Also, for his contribution over the years to the website and help in identifying many unknown individuals in photographs.
Catherine(Kate) Seaton nee Walker outside the gatehouse at Connelpark where she was the level-crossing keeper in the 1920s. In the background is Connel Bridge Stores(Murray\'s grocery)
Kate again with the next four generations all called John Walker. John Walker who contributed the photo is the baby. Photo taken in 1929.
Dalgig Farm about 1946. It was bought and refurbished by a \'shipping magnate\' after the war. From the left, John Walker, Wull McDonald(Wee Feegie), Wull Mills(our employer) & the owner\'s chauffeur. The other two are part of the managers family
Co-op employees outside the original \'Store\' about 1927. the only one identified is John Walker\'s mother Agnes(Nan) Walker nee Stewart, seated in front, fourth from the left.
Holm Road & Glebe Street mothers and their children at the millers sluice(The Sloosh) about 1945. Including Mrs Walker with Peggy, Jenny, Andrew & Nan. Mrs Wylie & Vera, Mrs Brown & Frances and Margaret Gallacher.
John Walker(Kate\'s son), his wife Mary Gibb in the middle, their granddaughter Jessie Walker in front & Susanna Watson. The lady on the left is believed to be a visitor from the U.S.A.. Photo taken in the 1920s at the rear of the top of The Bank Brae, Connelpark(by the entrance to \'The Honeymoon\').
Andrew Stewart at a Miners\' Convalescent Home(in the 1940s). His is the fourth bunnet from the left
The medal Andrew Stewart received as Trainer(sponge-man) for the \'Glen\'. Note: In those days it was singular i.e. not the \'Glens\'.
The reverse side of the medal
Children outside Mary Mills chip shop 1935
Back row L to R: Hugh Stevenson, Bobby McLatchie, Chrissie Ferguson, Margaret Ferguson, Margaret McFarlane, Mrs Corson, ? Corson,
Front L to R: Willie Young, Hugh Riddell, Geordie Houston, Etta Brady, Mary Brady, Jenny Walker, Peggy Walker, Rick Capstick, Jean McLatchie, Alec Capstick, John Inglis, Jim Inglis, Rena Milroy
On The Wall: Betty Ferguson, Lizzie Strachan, Lena Orr, \'Baldy\' Inglis, Bertie McPherson
Jenny Johnstone nee Walker, under the Connel Bridge
The Gibb Family. No further details.
\'Luggie\' Walker, his wife and son Davie. Luggie was a professional footballer for Scottish and English clubs.
Does anyone recognise the footballer or strip?
It\'s unlikely that anyone will recognise this unknown miner but can anyone estimate the date from the clothing?
Probably New Cumnock but where?
Believed to be the Bairds of Fitba\' Raw
This photo is the Golden Wedding celebrations of William [Fessie] Ferguson and Elizabeth Cummings at The Afton Hotel sometime about 1955.
Seating positions. See the list of names following
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