Local characters in early 20th century Wigtownshire.
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
13 August 1972
Track ID
29550
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1972.152.B1
Original Tape ID
Summary
Local characters in early 20th century Wigtownshire.
Sandy MacLaughlin had been the minister's manservant. In old age, he was destitute and bedridden, and lay in a settle bed in a hut in the Heich Raw [High Row]. He had long thumb nails, which he told the boys were for peeling his potatoes. Speculation about what became of Eelan [Ellen] Tear. Jane MacMaster was from Greyabbey in Co. Down. Information about her sons.
Item Subject/Person
MacLaughlin, Sandy; MacMaster, Jane; Tear, Eelan
Recording Location
County - Wigtownshire
Parish - Stranraer
Village/Place - Stranraer
Item Location
County - Wigtownshire
Parish - Kirkmaiden
Village/Place - Port Logan (Port Nessock)
Language
English
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good