All Together Now

1787 February 5 - Birth of Alexander McDonald, in Cardross
to John McDonald, and his wife Florence or Florey Kennedy

1789 February 23 - Death of Alexander McDonald, in Selkirk

1851 Census for the McLachlan Family, Kilmadock, Doune Lodge

Peter McLachlan, 70, Land Steward, b.Ardoch
Mary McLachlan, 67, Wife, b.Lochaber
John McLachlan, 33, son, b.Tillicoulty
Mary McLachlan, 22, daughter, b.Kilmadock

1862 November 27
Death of Peter McLachlan,
Overseer to the Earl of Moray,
Widower of Mary McDonald,
Died at Doune Lodge, Parish of Kilmadock, Perthshire, Age 82,
Informant of death, James McLachlan, son, present

Archibald McLachlan (son of Peter and Mary)

By the death of Mr Archibald McLachlan, which took place at his residence, Maryhome, Irvine Place, on Sunday, Stirling loses one of its oldest and most esteemed citizens, and the Roman Catholic community one of its brightest ornaments. Throughout his long life Arch. McLachlan was first and last a Churchman — a zealous adherent of his faith, a worker in every branch of a church's activity, and an example to all in his life and conduct.

He was one of a family of sons who by their sterling worth, their high character and integrity, were distinguished in their several spheres. His brother James, who died a few years ago at the same ripe old age, was for over forty years factor on the Doune Lodge estate of the Earl of Moray, occupying the position which his father had held for an even longer period.

After leaving school Archibald went to Glasgow, where he carried on business as a commission agent for nearly twenty years. The journey from Stirling to the "second city" was not in those days the easy and pleasant one it now is, having to be made by stage coach to Castlecary, thence by canal boat to Glasgow. Coming to Stirling about 1867, Mr McLachlan started fireclay tile works in the Cow Park, which he carried on successfully for a number of years, and he had also an excellent cement and coal business.

For some years Mr McLachlan was assisted by his son, and a branch was established in Oban, but after "Leo's" death Mr McLachlan disposed of his business and went into retirement. Mr McLachlan at one time sat for King Street Ward in the Town Council during the Provostship of Mr George Christie. He was elected in 1879, and re-elected in 1881, but two years later, when running along with ex-Dean of Guild King, he was unsuccessful, and retired.

Mr McLachlan's best work, as we have said, was rendered in connection with St Mary's Church, to whose interests he was deeply attached. He was particularly happy in his work with young men, and the fine spirit of fraternity that prevails amongst the members of such societies as the St Vincent de Paul in connection with the congregation, is due in no small measure Mr McLachlan's influence.

He was president of most of these societies, and actively identified himself with their work. In the building of the new church, Mr McLachlan took a great pride, and his name will always be associated with it, the beautiful altar of the Sacred Heart, of alabaster, with its exquisite workmanship, being his gift, while the beautiful paintings, "Stations of the Cross" in oak frames, which adorn the sanctuary, were the gift of his wife, who died a few years ago. Mr McLachlan was in his 87th year.

1842 - Burial of 6 year old Isabella Rutherford in New Calton Burying Ground, Edinburgh

1890 December 19 - Burial of Margaret Kennedy Rutherford in Warriston

William Charles Halling
1811 December 15 - Christening, born November 20

1861 May 16 - Death of Catherine Halling in Stirling
Catherine Halling, Widow of -- Halling, Domestic Servant
When: 1861 May Sixteenth, 10h 30m AM
Where: 34 Queen-St, Stirling
Age: 80 yrs
Father: John McDonald, Cotton Printer Journeyman, Deceased
Mother: Flora McDonald, nee Kennedy, Deceased
Cause of Death: Influenza, Pneumonia, Heart attack
Reported by:
Peter McLachlan, Brother in Law, Doune Lodge, Perthshire