Death Notices Published in Local Newspapers

Local newspapers etc often carry notices submitted by relatives and friends to publicly record the recent deaths of people connected to the area. These are a valuable asset to anyone researching their family tree. We have started researching these records for the Kirkcudbrightshire area. Please use one of the search boxes on the left to access our records. Note that the unqualified use of the name "Dalry" refers to Dalry, Kirkcudbrightshire and "Gatehouse" refers to Gatehouse of Fleet.

Kirkpatrick
07 June 1939 : Janet Johnstone McKie : At Castle Douglas Hospital, aged 27 years, wife of Walter Kirkpatrick, Haugh of Urr. Buried at Urr Churchyard.

Kerr
08 June 1939 : Margaret Taylor : At Lincoln Villa, Castle Douglas, widow of James S Kerr, late of The Grove, Castle Douglas.

Dalziel
11 June 1939 : George McCulloch Dalziel : At Knightswood Hospital, Glasgow, aged 33 years, third son of the late John Dalziel and Mrs Jane Dalziel, Thorpe Cottage, Dalry.

Miller
11 June 1939 : James F Miller : At Pontiac, Michigan, USA, aged 87 years, formerly of Castle Douglas.

Peacock
12 June 1939 : Alexander Peacock : At Ivy Cottage, Kirkpatrick Durham, retired tailor and clothier, aged 76 years, husband of Agnes McCubbin.

Adams
12 June 1939 : Alexander Adams : At the British Military Hospital, Jubbulpore, India, as the result of malaria, Sergeant Adams, 2nd Batt. KOSB, in his 27th year, son of Mr & Mrs Robert Adams, Aikeyhill, Gatehouse.

Turner
14 June 1939 : William Turner : At Glasgow, aged 77 years, last surviving member of the family of the late George Turner, shepherd, Culnaightry, Rerrick.

McCutcheon
14 June 1939 : Janet Robb : At Ken View, New Galloway, wife of John McCutcheon, and youngest daughter of the late William Robb, Mains of Kenmure. Buried at Kells Churchyard.

Lockerbie
18 June 1939 : Elizabeth Clounie : At 11 Oakwell Park, Castle Douglas, wife of John Dickson Lockerbie.

McDill
18 June 1939 : John Houston McDill : At Rhonehouse, aged 80 years, husband of Mary McDill.

Clark-Kennedy
19 June 1939 : John W J Clark-Kennedy : At Johannesburg, of Knockgray, aged 63 years, Lt.-Colonel South African Police (Retired).

Gordon
19 June 1939 : William Gordon : At Castle Douglas Hospital, of Barnboard Mill, aged 56 years, husband of Isabella Little.

McCutcheon
19 June 1939 : Grace Muir : At Council Houses, Crossmichael, aged 83 years, widow of John McCutcheon, blacksmith.

Geddes
19 June 1939 : George Geddes : At Deeview, Crossmichael, aged 66 years, Public Assistance Officer and Registrar.

Emslie
26 June 1939 : Margaret Burns : At Kirkcudbright Cottage Hospital, aged 44 years, wife of Alexander Emslie, Barwhinnock Lodge, Twynholm.

Harrison
28 June 1939 : John Harrison : At De Winton, Calgary, Canada, second son of the late Mr & Mrs James Harrison, of Twynholm.

McCann
29 June 1939 : Priscilla Fea : At 8 Laurel Bank, Castle Douglas, aged 69 years, wife of George McCann, hairdresser. Buried at Castle Douglas Cemetery.

Cowan
29 June 1939 : James Cowan : At Chapmanton Cottages, Castle Douglas, husband of Helen Farries.

Stewart
01 July 1939 : Catherine Stewart : at Dalbeattie, wife of Edward Stewart, late of Castle Douglas. Buried at Castle Douglas Cemetery.

Irvine
02 July 1939 : Janet Johnstone : At Boreland of Anwoth Cottages, wife of William Irvine.

Walker
02 July 1939 : Thomas Walker : At Dubbiedale, Bridge of Urr, aged 21 years, joiner, younger son of Mr & Mrs William Walker.

Bryce
03 July 1939 : Robert Bryce : At Kirkcudbright Cottage Hospital, of Whinnieliggate, aged 84years.

McGeorge
05 July 1939 : Elizabeth Wright : At Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, as a result of an accident, wife of Robert McGeorge and daughter of the late Mr & Mrs William Wright, Crossmichael.

Macmillan
06 July 1939 : David Macmillan : At Frant Lodge, Tunbridge Wells, youngest son of the late William and Mary Macmillan of Chapel, Tongland, and husband of Mary Macmillan, for 44 years doctor at Prestwich, Manchester, in his seventy second year.

McKeand
08 July 1939 : Christina Mair : At Seabright Villa, Castle Douglas, aged 78 years, widow of Joseph McKeand.

Scott
08 July 1939 : George Scott : At 30 Millburn Street, Kirkcudbright, aged 79 years, husband of Catherine Kean

Fraser
08 July 1939 : Margaret Thomson : At 10 Oakwell Place, Castle Douglas, widow of Andrew Fraser, railway guard.

White
11 July 1939 : Agnes Frances White : At Castle Douglas Hospital, youngest daughter of the late Patrick White, wheelwright.

Lusk
12 July 1939 : Matthew Craig Lusk : At Dumfries, late of Airyland. Buried at Kelton Churchyard.

Murdoch
13 July 1939 : Elizabeth Thomson : At Haugh of Urr, widow of Alexander Murdoch, joiner, Haugh of Urr.