Mary Calderwood Dalrymple Davidson was the first child of Robert Davidson and Jean Logan Davidson nee Muir. Mary was born on the 5th of June 1884 at Edinborough House, Clarence St, Port Macquarie1. Edinborough or Edinburgh House was a two-story … Continue reading
Robert Davidson- Minister of Port Macquarie- A Centenary History of the Presbyterian Church in NSW. Robert Davidson was the youngest of the children born to John Davidson and Mary Davidson nee Dalrymple of Mauchline. Robert was born on the 4th … Continue reading
The below article was remembered by one of Nancy’s grand nieces. The cottage and the fireplace in the article were donated to the council. Unfortunately, it was not looked after well and eventually became infested with white ants. This meant … Continue reading
Joseph Davidson was born and grew up in the hamlet of Kilgrammie in the parish of Dailly. Kilgrammie is about two miles below the village of New Dailly. The area is surrounded by the Girvan Valley coalfield. New Dailly, the … Continue reading
Ancient Laws In 1606 the Anent Coalyers and Salters Act was passed in the Scottish Parliament. This Act ensured that “colayers, coal-bearers and salters”[1] were in permanent bondage to their employer. This created a situation whereby people in these professions … Continue reading