This database contains details of 245 applications to John Watson’s Institution between 1830 and 1840. The applications are believed to have been for those successfully entered into the School and represent most of the Institution’s first period of existence.

The applications contain rich data about the wider society that John Watson’s Institution had to do with in its early years. Each child’s situation is fully discussed, with information about the home and occupations of their family and details of who was considered to have responsibilities towards them. Each child’s application had to be accompanied by references and had to be championed by a Writer to the Signet: the names of those involved is listed. Behind each child is an extraordinary story of misfortune and the database is eloquent about the fates that could overtake and overcome families that might otherwise have considered themselves secure.

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Archive Box/Internal Box	Ref. No.	Name of Applicant	Sex	Date of Birth	Date of Application	Father	Father Dead, Alive, Missing	Date of Death	Father’s Occupation	Father’s Residence	Mother	Mother Dead or Alive	Date of Marriage	Date of Death	Mother’s Profession	Mother’s Residence	Paternal Grandfather	Paternal Grandfather Dead or Alive	Paternal Grandfather Profession	Paternal Grandfather Residence	Maternal Grandfather	Maternal Grandfather Dead or Alive	Maternal Grandfather Profession	Maternal Grandfather Residence	Child’s Current Residence	Parish	Siblings	Recommender	Cautioner(s)	Profession of Cautioner	Cautioner’s Address	Child’s Circumstances	Documentation Present	Notes	Applicant’s Adult Profession	Date of Death (Ancestry)
4/3	1836-03 (Girl)	Aitken, Mary Thomson	F	20 September 1828	07 March 1836	Aitken, Thomas	Dead	10 Dec. 1831	Currier and Leather merchant	Edinburgh	Graham, Catharine	Alive					Aitken, Robert	Dead	Flesher	Edinburgh	Graham, William	Dead	Farmer	Auchinoul, Midlothian	6 Hamilton Place	St Cuthbert’s	Robert (b. 6 Oct. 1814); Christian (b. 11 May 1816); Mary (b. 22 Feb. 1818; d. 9 Apr. 1819); William (b. 23 May 1820); Cathrine (b. 5 Jun. 1822); Thomas (b. 9 Apr. 1824); Janet (b. 1 Aug. 1825); Charlotte Brown (b. 25 Feb. 1830); John (b. 1 Aug. 1831)	Combe, George	Aitken, William	Currier	3 ? Cross	Father has died leaving the family destitute.	Certificate of age; Certificate of health
5/6	1836-27 (Boy)	Alexander, George Knox	M	27 December 1829	21 April 1836	Alexander, William	Dead		Attorney at Law	3 Durham Place, Lambeth, County of Surrey	Knox, Sarah	Alive				Eyemouth, County of Berwick	Alexander, William	Dead	Sometime Farmer	at Nether Hill, now Peterhead	Knox, John	Dead	Sometime builder	Berwick upon Tweed	the boy resides with his mother in the town of Eyemouth and County of Berwick		All siblings at school – Elzabeth aged 15, three brothers – John – thirteen, William – twelve, and Archibald – nine (there were nine children in total, five survived)	Renton, John	Turnbull, John	Minister at Eyemouth	Eyemouth	Mr Alexander the father of the boy died in the year 1851 leaving a widow and numerous family quite unprovided for. His widow has resided for some time in the parish of Eyemouth, and her only dependence for the support of herself & her family, in addition to the assistance derived from her own relations is upon the letting of lodgings to sea bathers, during the summer months which is a very precarious and uncertain mmeans of livelihood. Eyemouth 8th March 1836 I hereby certify that the answers returned to the queries generally and factually to queries 4th and 5th are true, and I have much pleasure in acknowleding? that Mrs Alexander from the time she came to Eyemouth has conducted herself with the most perfect propriety and that the destitute condition in which her family was left as well as the numerous? exertions which she has since made for their maintenance ? ? ? her a strong claim upon the sympathies and assistance of the directors of John Watson’s Institution. John Turnbull Minister of Eyemouth – We have no hesitation in adding our names to the above certificate – Geo ?Min. of Ayton?, Wm J. Home of Paxton’s Co. of Berwick, Rev’d Turnbull. George Fulton Knight of Mordington Parish- Minister, David Milne Vice Admiral Milne Gruden?, Wm Sime Farmer Hallydoun?, Andrew Baird Minister of Cockburnspath, James (Home) Robertson Minister of Coldingham, Alexander? ? Minister of Foulden, John Duncan Renton Chapel (Coldingham), David Milne Advocate, David Renton of Graystonelees (Coldingham) (relative of John Renton WS?) , ?Donaldson Edinr. , Thomas Bowhill of Eyemouth Barony	Certificate of Baptism, Certificate by Rv Goodrich and others as to the respectability of the applicants father, Ditto by J. Curwood & others, Letter from A. Burns Esq Solicitor London and Alex Robertson Esq WS	David Renton in Coldingham may be the link between the family and the WS Society – John Renton WS was born in Foulden Berwickshire. Rev George Fulton Knight wrote the entry for Mordington in the Statistical Account of 1795 https://stataccscot.ed.ac.uk/static/statacc/dist/viewer/nsa-vol2-Parish_record_for_Mordington_in_the_county_of_Berwick_in_volume_2_of_account_2/
4/1	1839-22 (Boy)	Anderson, William	M	29 January 1834	11 April 1839	Anderson, George	Alive		Late merchant	Golspie	Fraser or Anderson, Elizabeth	Alive					Anderson, William	Dead	Farmer	Sutherland	Fraser, John	Dead	Factor on Sutherland Estate		Golspie with his parents	Golspie	Sackville (10); John (8)	Mackenzie, William	Fraser, Colin Mackenzie	Assistant Clerk of Session	5 Inverleith Terrace, Edinburgh	Family destitute
5/6	1830-5 (Boy)	Arthur, John Mackay	M	3 August 1822	1 May 1830	Arthur, Ewan	Alive		Shopman		Keith, Margaret	Alive			Dressmaker	Nairn	Arthur, ?			Shropshire	Keith, W.	Dead	Minister of Golspie	Golspie	Nairn		two brothers and one sister	Balfour, James				The father was a Shopman, the mother a dressmaker in London from which were obliged to retire from want of health. He is asthmatic and unable to do anything towards his subsistance so that the sole support of the family is her dress making at Nairn	Cerificate from the minister of the parish [_ Grant Minister, William Mackintosh and Alex Falconer -Elders], and resident surgeon [John Smith]. Letter of recommendation from John Mackay 30 Stafford Street to James Balfour WS Broughton Street
4/1	1838-16 (Boy)	Bain, Alexander	M	31 July 1831	12 May 1838	Bain, John	Dead		Shoemaker		Bain, Mary	Alive					Bain, John	Dead	Painter	Edinburgh	Cawptiete (?), John (m. May Bruce)	Alive		Argyleshire	Yardheads	South Leith	William (28 – shoemaker – in poor health and unable to assist family); Euphemia (22); Mary (15); Grace (13); John (11); Archibald (9)	Jardine, Henry, Sir	Steedman, John		22 Southern Market, Edinburgh	Father has died leaving family destitute; eldest son nearly blind and unable to work.
5/6	1836-16 (Boy)	Bain, Archibald	M	26 June 1829	1836	Bain, John	Dead	Apr. 1834	Shoemaker	Primrose Street	Bain, Mary	Alive				Primrose St, Leith	Bain, John	Dead	Printer		Mary Bruce married to John Campbell of Argyllshire	Dead			with his mother at Primrose Street	South Leith	William aged 26 shoemaker at Primrose Street, Euphemia aged 20, Mary aged 13, Grace aged 11, John aged 9, the applicant aged 7, Alexander aged 4	Jardine, Henry, Sir	Robertson, Alexander	Wright	Eastfield Place, Leith	Mrs John Bain was left destitute by the death of her husband John Bain, in April 1834 – who for twenty years carried on business as a boat and shoe maker in Edinburgh whose death was mainly caused by grief from his having latterly become unfortunate in his trade. After this circumstance Mrs J.B. attempted to support the younger branches of her family, but from her want of means to carry on with, did not succeed. For the space of the last twelve month the whole family were thrown entirely upon her eldest son William, but as might have been foreseen, each an overwhelming addition (being seven in number) to his expenses, has entirely disabled him from carrying on his trade, the consequences to him are that he has been obliged to give up his shop and intends shortly to enter the service of another – and ? her son’s exertions Mrs B and the rest of the family have no other means of support.	Baptismal certificate, Certificate of Health, letter from Lady A W Ramsay.
4/1	1837-04 (Girl)	Balks, Isabella Seton	F	5 April 1830	15 May 1837	Balks, David	Dead		Writer	15 James Square	Lindsay, Helen	Alive					Balks, Peter	Dead	Innkeeper	Liberton	Lindsay, Robert	Dead	Coal manager	Liberton	15 James Square	St Cuthbert’s	Brothers Patrick (13 – apprentice at Cairns and Moffat Solicitors, Argyle Square), Robert (9); sisters Helen Margaret (15 – apprentice dressmaker), Elizabeth (12), ? (4)	Goldie, Alexander	Thomson, Alexander	Accountant	18 North Bridge	Father died without leaving provision for his family.
4/1	1839-08 (Girl)	Balmer, May Murray	F	28 July 1832	16 March 1839	Balmer, James	Dead		Forman to Robert Cadell, publisher	Edinburgh	Balmer, Anne Elizabeth	Alive			Lodgings	East Canal St, Edinburgh	Balmer, ?	Alive (supposed)	Coachman to Mr Robertson	Carlisle (possibly)	Ratcliffe, Benjamin	Not known	Clothier		East Canal Street, Edinburgh – with mother	St Andrews	Sister, Marion (5)	Lindsay, John M.	Cadell, Robert	Bookseller	Edinburgh	Father was in delicate health before death and unable to support the family; mother in delicate health and unable to support family by letting lodgings	Testimonial
4/1	1837-07 (Girl)	Bell, Janet	F	13 June 1830	10 May 1837	Bell, Alexander	Dead		Mariner, ship master of Sloop Marquis of Stafford of Leith	Leith	Clunes, Mary	Dead					Bell, Robert	Dead	Manager of salmon fishery	Newburgh	Clunes, Gordon	Dead	Captain in Sutherlandshire Militia		Broad Wynd, South Leith – with Mrs Byres, widow		Sister, Elizabeth – residing with Mrs Byres, at School	Innes, William	Gordon, Joseph	WS		Both parents died of consumption. £80 legacy from a maternal grand-uncle not yet paid. Paternal uncles in Aberdeenshire unable to assist.
4/1	1837-10 (Boy)	Berry, John	M	30 March 1830	20 March 1837	Berry, John	Dead	1833	Brass Founder and Glass Fitter, West Register St , then china and stoneware shop in 11 Charlotte Place	11 Charlotte Place, Edinburgh	Proctor, Isabella	Alive			Managing family business (dressmaker before marriage)	11 Charlotte Pl., Edinburgh	Berry, Thomas	Dead	Silk cambric manufacturer (d. 1800)		Proctor, William	Dead	lint and yarn manufacturer (d. 1815)	Kirkcaldy	11 Charlotte Place	St George’s, Edinburgh	Two brothers: Thomas (10), Laurance (5); one sister, Mary (8)	Kennedy, William	Dickie, Henry David	Manager of Caledonian Insurance Company		Father was ill and had a paralysed arm before dropping dead in the street leaving pregnant wife and children unprovided for. Wife is running the business but had not had much success.	Certificate of baptism; Certificate of health; Testimonials
4/1	1838-13 (Girl)	Bird, Alicia Anne	F	27 November 1832	31 March 1838	Bird, Alexander	Dead	20 July 1833	Tenant farmer	Thorneydike	Bird or Lees, Jean	Alive					Bird, James	Dead	Farmer		Lees, William	Alive	Farmer	Stow	Hounslow	Westminster	Jane (b. 9 Aug. 1827); George (b. 6 Sept. 1830)	Mackenzie, William	Bird, James	Tenant farmer	Parish of Eccles, Berwick	Father has died; family left destitute	Certificate of birth of siblings; certificate of death of father; testimonial
5/6	1836-19 (Boy)	Bishop, Archibald Wilson	M	6 September 1829	14 May 1836	Bishop, James	Alive		late farmer in Craigcrook,	Canada	Helen Wilson (at Hillhouse Lanarkshire)	Alive				Hillhouse	Bishop, David	Dead	Farmer (late)	near Edinburgh	Wilson, Archibald	Dead	late farmer at House of Hill		with his mother at Hillhouse	Lamington, County of Lanark	David aged 8 and James aged 5 both with their mother.	Ferrier, John	Binnie, Alexander	Farmer	East Craigie, Parish of Cramond	James Bishop, the father of the child, was for some years tenant of the farm of Craigcrook near Edinburgh, but his affairs having fallen into confusion he gave up the farm and went to Canada, leaving his wife and family destitute in Scotland. They have been since supported by the charity of their friends, without any assistance whatever from him; and it is believed that he is totally unable to maintain or educate his family, being himself in great necessity in Canada.	Certificate of health signed by James Summers, Surgeon and C. Hope Muir of Wandell and Lamington. Certificate/letter testifying to the circumstances of the family and the good character of the mother of the applicant signed by Archibald Davidson and George Muirhead (known to the Cautioner) Certificate of birth for applicant signed by John Gourlay, Session Clerk Letter from Archibald Davidson (24 Rutland Square) recommending the applicant to the Institution.	Archibald Bishop (September 6, 1829 – April 25, 1901) was an Ontario political figure. He represented Huron South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1873 to 1894.
4/1	1835-14 (Boy)	Bishop, David	M	24 May 1828	22 April 1835	Bishop, James	Alive		Farmer in Craigcrook	Canada	Wilson, Helen	Alive					Bishop, David	Alive	Farmer (retired)	near Edinburgh	Wilson, Archibald	Dead	Farmer	House of Hill	Hill House	Livingston	Two brothers – Archibald and James	Ferrier, John	Binnie, Alexander	Farmer	East Craigie	Father gave up his tenant farm and went to Canada leaving his wife and children destitute. They have been relying on charity from their friends.
4/1	1838-22 (Boy)	Bowie, George	M	15 October 1832	14 May 1838	Bowie, George	Alive		Clerk to John Latham, manufacturing jeweller	Edinburgh	Harper, Janet Bowie	Alive					Bowie, Patrick	Dead	Esquire	Keithock	Harper, James	Alive		Edinburgh	Windmill Lane	Buccleugh Place	Mary Elizabeth; Louisa; Janet	Lockhart, Norman	Kerr, William Hackney	Accountant	31 North Nelson St	Father lost everything in business.	Certificate of age; Certificate of health
4/1	1837-01 (Girl)	Bridie, Euphemia Bell	F	24 August 1829	28 March 1837	Bridie, William	Dead	10 July 1832	Upholsterer	Stockbridge	Brand or Bridie, Janet	Alive			Grocer		]not named]	Dead	Upholsterer	Dundee	Brand, John	Alive	Now in his 80th year	Lunar Lodge	Valleyfield		Janet (9)	Balfour, James	Paul, John	Minister of St Cuthbert’s		Mother sells vegetables and groceries but finds it difficult to support her children.	Baptismal certificate; Testimonial
4/1	1839-18 (Boy)	Bromley, William Alexander	M	4 November 1833	15 May 1839	Bromley, John	Dead	June 1836	Road surveyor	Perthshire	Bromley, Alice Arabella	Alive			Teacher	Errol	Bromley, Henry	Dead	Surveyor of taxes	County of Durham	Marsden, Peter Bowlby	Dead	Proctor of the Ecclesiastical Court of Law	Durham	With mother at Errol	Errol, county of Perty	Henry (19 – assistant surveyor of roads); John (15 – apprentice to a writer in Perth); Mary Anne (12); Elizabeth Mary (8 – lately admitted to JWI); Thomas Marsden (6 – lately admitted into Schaw’s Hospital, Preston); Sara (2)	Richardson, Thomas	Thomson, William	Wine merchant	100 Princes Street, Edinburgh	Father dead suddenly, mother unable to support family
4/2	1832-08_8th (Boy)	Brown, Francis	M	24 February 1823	10 May 1832	Brown, James, Captain	Dead	5 Apr. 1832	Formerly Superintendant of Edinburgh Police	Edinburgh	Vicars, Harriet	Alive					Brown, John	Dead		Stirling	Vicars, Stephen	Dead			Parkside House, St Leonards	St Cuthbert’s	Lucy (3); Anna (5) – 13 children in total	Storrie, Andrew				Father has died leaving family destitute.	Certificate of health; Certificate of birth
4/1	1835-30 (Boy)	Brown, Jonathan	M	7 June 1829	27 April 1835	Brown, John	Dead		Turner in Glasgow	New Orleans	Tierney, Jean (?)	?			Servant		Brown, James	?			Winds, Margt. (?)	?			Dartwich with his grandmother		One sister – 3 years old last August	Lockhart, Norman	Maclaren, Charles	Printer in the High Street	36 George Square	Mother left destitute at father’s death; sold posessions to get passage home; has been working as a servant.
4/2	1832-13_8th (Boy)	Brown, Robert	M	01 August 1824	12 May 1832	Brown, James	Dead	1829	Serjeant Major, Edinburgh Militia	Edinburgh	Duncan, Agnes	Dead		1829			Brown, Alexander	Dead	Farmer		Duncan, Peter	Dead	Shoemaker		Widow Thorburn, Dalkeith		One brother, James	Dickson, Walter				Parents died within 12 days of each other leaving 8 children in 1829	Recommendations; certificate of age; certificate of health
4/1	1839-05 (Girl)	Brunton, Elizabeth Stewart	F	3 March 1832	26 April 1839	Brunton, George	Dead	2 June 1839	SSC; co-author of Historical Account of the Senators of the College of Justice	Edinburgh	Brunton, Jane	Alive			Lodgings		Brunton, George	Alive		39 South Bridge, Edinburgh	Cupar, John Alexander			Fife	5 Picardy Place, Edinburgh		two infant siblings one of whom – George Brunton – is at John Watson’s Institution	Blair, Alexander	Brunton, George		39 South Bridge, Edinburgh	Father died aged 38 leaving widow and three children; widow is letting out house to support the family; brother already at the Institution	Certificate of baptism; testimonial with 17 signatures
4/2	1832-07_8th (Boy)	Buchan, George Dalgliesh	M	02 September 1824	08 May 1832	Buchan, James	Dead		Exciseman		Dalgliesh, Helen	Dead					Buchan, William	Dead	Cabinet Maker		Dalgliesh, George	Dead	Saddler		Ross, Dumbartonshire	Kilmarnock	one brother under 10	Ferrier, William				Both parents dead – two other boys and a girl to be provided for.	Certificate of birth; Certificate of health (has been inoculated)
5/6	1836-22 (Boy)	Buchanan, James	M	8 October 1829	29 April 1836	Bishop, John	Dead		Shoemaker	Old Bridge End	Fitchet, Anne	Alive				30 Buccleugh St, Edinburgh	Buchanan, William	Dead	Farmer		Fitchet, Alexander	Dead	Mason	Angus (Forfar?)	with his mother at 30 Buccleuch Street Edinburhg		David – 13 years, at school and Elisabeth – 3 years and 3 months	Tytler, James	Runciman, David	Minister of Newington Parish	7 Arniston Place, Newington	The mother is a widow without any provision, and a most respectable, sober and industrious person. From the information given me by Miss (Lilias)Trotter of Deghorn and her sister Miss Barbara Stuart of Allanbank I can conscientously ? There the mother of this boy James Buchanan who has been for many years known to these ladies is a most exemplary and deserving person. The deceased husband John Buchanan was a Master Shoemaker and I earnestly recommend the applicant as a proper object of the Charity (James Tytler)	Certificate of health signed by George Glover, Surgeon. 19 Buccleuch Place Certificate of baptism at North Leith
5/6	1836-06 (Boy)	Calder, Donald Mackinnon	M	3 November 1828	12 May 1836	Calder, Donald	Alive		Teacher, Society schoolmaster	Kilmaluag, Parish of Kilmuir, Skye	MacKinnon, Marion	Dead		1828			Calder, James	Dead	Farmer	Blackmill, County of Nairn	MacKinnon, Donald	Dead	Minister	Muir of Strath’, Skye	with his father at Kilmaluag, Parish of Kilmuir, Skye	Kilmuir	Catherine Calder age 10	MacDonald, Matthew Norman [Hume, of Bernisdale]	MacKinnon, John, Rev.	Minister	Parish of Strath, Isle of Skye	The father having failed as a farmer became a teacher first in the ? ? ? & latterly of the Society for Propagating Christian Knowledge and in very limited circumstances in consequence of paying to his creditors as much as his present circumstances afford.	letter signed by Robert MacGregor, Minister, attesting to the pupils’ good health. Certificate of health by James Munroe, Surgeon. Letter confirming birth of pupil, signed by Donald Faichney, Session Clerk.
4/1	1838-05 (Boy)	Campbell, Francis Beresford	M	7 December 1830	12 May 1838	Campbell, Peter	Alive		Licentiate of the Established Church of Scotland and teacher of a private school	4 Kier Street, Laureston	Locke, Anne	Alive				4 Kier St, Edinburgh	Campbell, John	Dead		Newhouse, Falkirk	Locke, William	Alive	Farmer	Castle Hill, Devonshire	With parents at 4 Kier Street	St Cuthbert’s	Willliam (12); John; Mary; Elizabeth; Isabella	Nairne, James	Anthruther, Ralph A., Sir		Balcaskie, Fife	Father’s income to precarious to support family; mother in poor health
5/?	1831	Campbell, Murdoch Maclaine	M	10 March 1825	April 1831	Campbell, Colin	Alive			Duart, Mull	Maclaine, Jane	Alive				Duart, Mull	Campbell, Alexander	Dead	Tacksman	Larig, Glenorchay	Maclaine, Murdoch	Dead	Esquire	Lochbuy, Island of Mull	Duart	Torosay	Five siblings	Davidson, Harry				The unfortunate circumstances which render this application necessary were occasioned by an unsuccessful expectation in ? ? to a considerable ? ? and being now reduced in means & with a ? family the father is induced to make the present application.	letter from Harry Davidson to John Home Esqr. Charlotte Street, Saturday 14 May 1831, recommending the child to the Institution and mentioning two applications.
4/3	1835-23 (Boy)	Cant, Laurence	M	2 January 1829	15 April 1835	Cant, James	Alive		Haberdasher	Perth	Thomson, Isabella	Dead		Sept. 1831			Cant, Lawrence	Alive			Thomson, William	Dead			Dunfermline	Dunfermline	one sister and one brother under 11; one brother under 12	Dundas, Robert	Thomson, William Augustus; Duncan, John	Captain, Royal Navy; Druggist	Morison Place; 52 North Bridge, Edinburgh	Mother has died and father has abandoned the children. Grandparents unable to support. Captain Thomson (uncle) on half-pay, his only income.	Certificate of age; Certicate of Mrs Thomson’s widowhood; Testimonial
5/6	1836/41	Cant, Laurence	M	2 January 1829	May 1836	Cant, James	Missing		Merchant	Leith	Thomson, Isabella	Dead		Sept. 1831			Cant, Lawrence	Alive	an old man, does nothing’	Parish of Dunfermline	Thomson, William	Dead		Formerly of the West Indies, latterly of Perth	with his Paternal Grandfather	Dunfermline	William Augustus Thomson Cant, 12, at school in Edinburgh. James Thomson Cant, under 11, at school in Edinburgh. Isabella Thomson Cant, 9, at school in Edinburgh	Dickson, Walter	Thomson, William Augustus	Royal Navy Commander	Morison Place, Piershill, Edinburgh (in Post Office Directory as Capt. W.A.R.N.	The applicant’s mother died in September 1831, and his father immediately thereafter absconded, carrying with him all the little property he could lay his hands on, and leaving his children in a state of perfect destitution – he has never since made his appearance, nor ever contributed a farthing to their support. The applicant’s paternal grandfather is in the infirmities of old age and totally unable to provide for his own wants, much less able to contribute to the wants of his grandchild – his paternal grandmother and maternal grandfather are dead – his maternal grandmother is 86 years of age, and is supported by her son William Augustus Thomson, Commander in the Royal Navy. The maternal uncle of the applicant, and he out of his half pay of £150 a year supports not only his mother, who from her extreme old age requires a servant exclusively for her own use, and his wife and her neice who resided with her, but also the applicant and his two brothers and sisiter to whom he endevours to give the best education his means can afford, thus making in all eight persons besides Commander Thomson himself dependent solely and exclusively upon his half pay for their maintenence and support. It may not perhaps be irrelevant to state that from the circumstance of having so many relations dependent upon him, Commander Thommson has been obliged to sacrifice opportunities of promotion and advancement which might have been the means of securing for himself independence, if not also distinction and emolument. He has been concerned in 25 naval actions and five land battles – was within twenty yards of Sir Ralph Abercromby when that officer received the wound of which he died – was presented with a sword by the City of London for having with a crew of thirty-nine men, cut out and carried off a French Corvette la Lapageuse, the guardship in the Garonne manned by one hundred and twenty one men on the 5th of April 1806 – holds honourable letters from Lord Cochran, Sir Alex’r Cochran, Sir John Beresford and Sir Richard Strachan – received some time ago a letter from Lord Stanley and also another from Sir James Graham then in the Admiralty offering him unsolicited the appointment of Stipendiary Magistrate in one of the West India Islands with a salary of £300 per annum. This situation which it was unnderstood was intended merely as paving the way for future advancement, Commander Thomson was under the necessity of declining in consequence of the number of individuals who looked to him alone for support. Besides that these had no other male protector in this country but himself, it was found on making a calculation of the expense of removing to the West Indies – of the living there and of maintaining that respectable appearance which as a Magistrate he might be considered called upon to keep up, that the residue would not be sufficient for the subsistence of his mother and nephews and neices whom he must unavoidably leave behind him. An application for Laurence Cant subscribed by Warren Hastings Laws Esquire was lodged in 1834 – another subscribed by Sir Robert Dundas was last year brought before the Directors – In neither of these were the circumstances fully stated – Commander Thomson being withheld by motives of delicacy from doing so. As this however is the third and last opportunity of bringing the case forward, it becomes his duty to state any thing that may be expected to weigh with the directors in dispersing it.	Certificate of birth/baptism – George Street Saint Pauls Church Parish of Perth. Certificate of Health signed by A. Wardlaw, Surgeon and Peter Chalmers, Minister (Dunfermline)	Commander William Augustus Thomson: https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/A_Naval_Biographical_Dictionary/Thomson,_William_Augustus
5/6	1836/29	Clark, John	M	7 January 1830	June 1836	Clark, Angus	Dead	1835	House Painter	Edinburgh	Ross, Frances	Dead		1834			Clark , John	Dead	Labourer	Edinburgh	Ross, William	Dead	Shopkeeper and Beadle in West Church Edinburgh	Edinburgh	11 Bread Street Edinburgh with his Maternal Grandmother	St Cuthberts	None alive (one sibling born two years ago)	Arnott, James	Ross, John	Printer	11 Bread Street Edinburgh	The mother died in child bed about two years ago leaving this child and another. The father died about a year afterwards in very poor circumstances when his two children were taken charge of by their maternal grandmother who is in old age, and scarcely able to earn subsistence for herself. The younger child died some months ago, but although the burden on her has been thus so far reduced, she cannot from her advanced age be much longer able to do anything even for herself independant of the grandchild for whom the present application is made. I humbly certify the above as consistent with my personal knowledge – Minister of ? I also certify that the above is consistent with my personal knowledge – John Clark, Minister, Canongate	Certiciates of Marriage, Birth and Health
5/6	1836/28	Clark, Peter	M	3 January 1830	May 1836	Clark, Alexander	Dead	March 1836	Farmer and filling for many years the office of ? ? a magistrate	Linlithgow	Frazer, Jane	Alive				Linlithgow	Clark, Peter	Dead	Brewer	Linlithgow	Frazer, John	Dead	Supervisor of Excise	Linlithgow	the child lives at Linlithgow , with his mother	Linlithgow	Janet Tate Clark 14 March 1825, Jane Dick Clark 23 May 1828, Alexander Clark 14 November 1831, John McGowan Clark 20 January 1834, Grainger Clark 1835	Cook, Walter	Niven, William	Builder	Linlithgow	Mr Alexander Clark, the father of the child for whom the application is made, died about two months ago. The lease of the farm which he occupied in the neibourhood of Linlithgow had expired some time before his death – and all that he left for the maintenance of his his widow and six children all at the time of his death under 11 years of age, was a little from property in the Burgh of Linlithgow. A great portion of the property has not been let for many years and for what is let the rents, as the houses are occupied by the poorer classes, are very ill paid – but ? of the whole were let on as advantageous terms as ? expected , the proceeds the proceeds comes ? far from adequate for the support – for less for the comfort of a widow and six children. It may be added that both Peter Clark, the paternal grandfather and John Frazer, the maternal grandfather of the child applied for, are dead, and that the family has altogether scarcely any realtions able to be of service to them. Indeed several of Wm Clark’s connections have recently been very unfortunate. 30th March 1836 – Recommended strongly on a personal knowledge of the circumstances of the case & both the Grandfather & father of the child petitioned for were known to me as well as the present conditions of the mothers family. Geo H. Baird D.D. I also concur in the proceeding recommendations. James Duncan. Robert Burn. J Henderson S.S.C.	Certificate of Surgeon and Clergyman. – birth record Appended? to schedule recommendations by the Very Revd Baird and others
4/3	1836-04 (Girl)	Clark, Sarah	F	22 December 1828	14 May 1836	Clark, David	Alive		Writers Clerk	9 Wellington Street	Weddell, Jane	Alive			Needlework		Clark, Willliam	Dead	Minister	Girvan, Ayrshire	Weddell, James		Farmer	Galloway	9 Wellington Street	West Church	Jane (10); Mary (4); ? (newborn girl)	Swinton, Archibald	Mure, Catharine		3 Albyn Place	Father unable to support family due to brain fever leaving him unfit for work.		Birth date confirmed by midwife Ann Macandrew of 28 Dublin Street who attended the birth as a member of the Committee of a Society relieving respectable poor married women.
5/6	1835-08 (Girl)	Clerk, Sarah	F	22 December 1828	14 May 1835	Clerk, David	Alive		Clerk	Edinburgh	Weddell, Jane	Alive			Seamstress	23 Buccleugh Street, Edinburgh	Clerk, William	Dead	Clergyman		Weddell, James	Alive	formerly farmer	Edinburgh	with parents at 23 Buccleugh Street		two sisters	Bell, William; Smith, Alexander	Wauchope, Anne	Relict of David Wauchope	6 Manor Place, Edinburgh	David Clerk has been in very bad health for more than two years and has been quite unable to do any thing for the support of himself or family till within 6 weeks & never will be able for much – the whole family are dependent on the exertions of the mother who is unable to make enough to support them decently & the physician who has seen her says, if she continues to work for them as she has done she will kill herself.	Certificate by Mrs MacAndrew 28 Dublin Street for the age of Sarah Clerk. Certificate by Henry Tod esqr W.S. 49 York Place in regard to the character of David Clerk and his Employment by him. Certificate by Dr Russell 30 Queen Street in regard to the health of Sarah Clerk, being an answer to Question no.5	The father was employed by Henry Tod W.S.
4/5	1830-09 (Boy)	Cochran, Samuel	M	19 March 1824	11 March 1830	Cochran, Robert	Dead		Writer	Paisley	Wilson, Christian	Alive					Cochran,Samuel	Dead	Thread manufacturer	Paisley	Wilson, Peter	Dead	Purser of His Majesty’s Ship Success (d. 1806 at Heurlet)		Paisley	Paisley Abbey	Sister (4)	Patrick, William				Mother relies on Widows fund of Faculty of Procurators of Paisley of £31.10s annually.	Certificate of birth; Certificate of health; Testimonials	Lovely writing on application form.
4/1	1839-01 (Boy)	Coghill, Robert Brunton	M	1 August 1831	22 April 1839	Coghill, Donald	Alive		Merchant	Castletown	McKenzie, Janet	Alive					Coghill, Alexander	Dead	Merchant	Castletown	McKenzie, George	Dead	Minister of Olrig	Olrig	Garth – with an aunt	Olrig	Jean O. Brodie (18); Alexander (16 – clerk); George (15 – apprentice apothecary); William (13); Janet (11); Donald (9); Isabella (5); Elizabeth (3); Catherine (1)	Gibson Craig, James, Sir	Cowan, Alexander	Papermaker	Edinburgh	Father unable to support family owning to long-term indisposition; relatives unable to offer much assistance
4/1	1837-11 (Girl)	Couston, Wilhelmina	F	29 November 1830	12 May 1837	Couston, William	Dead		Merchant	Leith	Adie, Jean	Alive			Dressmaker		Couston, Robert	Dead	Baker and flour merchant	Dunfermline	Adie, James	Dead	Grocer	Dunfermline	Dunfermline		Four sisters – Margaret, Agnes, Janet, Jane (posthumous child)	Cleghorn, David	Couston, David	Merchant	Leith	Father died leaving debts. Mother unable to practice her profession while caring for young family.
4/2	1832-07 (Girl)	Cowper, Margaret	F	08 April 1827	14 May 1832	Cowper, James	Dead	18 Oct. 1830	Writer	Cumberland	Hume, Isabella	Alive					Cowper, John	Dead	Farmer	Stenton, Fife	Hume, Andrew	Dead	Warehouse keeper, Excise Office	Edinburgh	1 Leslie Place, Stockbridge	St Cuthbert’s	John (b. 3 May 1820); Mary (b. 26 July 1822); James Robert (b. 8 Feb. 1824); Isabella (b. 16 Apr. 1827)	Pearson, Alexander				Father has died leaving family destitute.
4/1	1839-04 (Boy)	Cowrie, Alexander	M	27 November 1831	1 May 1839	Cowrie, Alexander	Dead	Jan. 1833	Solicitor	Keith	Dun, Agnes	Alive			Lodgings		Cowrie, George	Alive		Banff	Dun, Andrew	Dead	Rector of the Grammar School of Aberdeen	Aberdeen	Keith, Banffshire	Keith	George (14 – at school); Elizabeth (10 – at school); Alexander Robert (admitted to JWI in 1834)	Arnott, James	Dun, Andrew	WS		Father dead, mother without provision; attempt at keeping lodgers failed due to fire (9 Feb. 1839) which left family with nothing but night clothes.	Certificate of birth; certificate of health
5/7	1834-07 (Girl)	Cummins, Elizabeth	F	14 August 1827	03 April 1834	Cummins, Thomas	Dead		Servant of J. & A. Bell, 81 Great King St	Edinburgh	Brown, Ann	Alive					Cummins, David	Dead		Yarm, Yorkshire	Brown, George	Alive	Late parish sexton	Cramond	with her mother	St Stephen’s	Two sisters under 10	Bell, John	Brown, George; Brown, Anne	Grandfather and mother of the applicant	Cramond	Father has died leaving widow and 5 children.
4/2	1832-02_6th (Boy)	Davidson, Alexander	M	12 November 1826	7 April 1832	Davidson, James	Dead		Haberdasher	Edinburgh	Hutton, Isabella	Alive					Davidson, Alexander	Alive	Tailor	Aberdeen, Forfarshire	Hutton, Peter	Dead	Farmer	White Hill, Fifeshire	39 Montague Street	St Cuthbert’s	four siblings under the age of 10	Grieg, Alexander				Father has died leaving family destitute.	Certificate of baptism (damaged); Certificate of health; Petition of Mrs Davidson
4/5	1830-05 (Girl)	Davison, Margaret	F	15 September 1822	8 April 1830	Davison, James	Dead		Surveyor of Taxes	Bedfordshire	Dickson, Matilda	Alive					Davison, James	Dead	Farmer	Northumberland	Dickson, James	Dead	Factor to the late Lord Blantyre	Erskine, Renfrewshire	Paisley	Paisley Abbey	None under 10 years of age; three survivng siblings (one has already died)	Dickson, Walter				Father has died leaving family destitute and relying on charity,	Certificate of baptism; Certificate of health; Testimonials (x 12)
4/1	1837-16 (Boy)	Dean, Francis	M	26 September 1830	6 May 1837	Dean, John	Dead	19 Oct. 1832	Clerk in Leith Post Office	Leith	Gathier, Eliza Ann	Alive			Dressmaker		Dean, John	Alive	Formerly farmer in Morayshire	Residing in Elgin, very old and destitute	Gathier, John	Alive		Banffshire	Keith, Banffshire		Two brothers 8 and 4 – eldest already in JW Institution	Murray, William	Gordon, John	Principal Officer of Customs	Fishenvue (?)	Family plus father and sister had beem completely dependent on Dean’s wages at the Post Office; no other support; wife has taken up dress making.
4/1	1838-02 (Boy)	Dean, Francis	M	26 September 1830	10 April 1838	Dean, John	Dead	19 Oct. 1832	Clerk in Leith Post Office	Leith	Dean or Gatherer, Eliza Ann	Alive			Milliner and dressmaker		Dean, John	Alive	Farmer	Elgin	Gatherer, John	Alive		Keith	Keith, Banffshire	Keith	Two brothers – 8 and younger than the applicant	Macbean, Aeneas	Lachlan, Edward	Clerk to the Edinburgh & Leith Glass Co.	36 Bridge Street, North Leith	Father died of cholera; mother trying to support family by millinery and dressmaker but is in poor health	Certificate of birth and baptism
4/1	1839-02 (Boy)	Deans, James	M	10 October 1831	15 May 1839	Deans, William	Dead		Mason	43 Princes Street	Craw, Agnes	Alive			Straw hat maker	43 Princes St, Edinburgh	Deans, James	Dead	Ferrier	Long Hermiston	Craw, George	Dead	Flax Dresser	Cross Causeway, Edinburgh	43 Princes Street – with mother		Robert (16 – shop assistant ‘Kineton [sic for Kennington] & Jenner’); William (15 – apprenticed to Ellis, fishing tackle maker); Elizabeth (13); George (11)	Tytler, James	Deans, Robert	Shopman	43 Princes Street, Edinburgh	Older sons maintain themselves; younger children depenedent on mother’s straw hat making business	Certificate of birth	Brother Robert a shopman at Kennington & Jenner, 48 Princes Street
4/1	1835-24 (Boy)	Dewar, James Murray	M	8 January 1829	10 March 1835	Dewar, Robert	Alive		Lately gardener at Mountwhannie	present whereabouts unknown	Watson, Marion	Alive					Dewar, James	Alive	Carpenter but very poor		Watson, Inglis	Alive	unable to assist		7 Drummond Street		One sister – 8 years old	Kennedy, William	Grinton, James	Haberdasher	52 South Bridge Street	Mother has been abandoned by father; has supported children previously but is currently in a weak state of health
5/6	1836-15 (Boy)	Dick, Alexander	M	22 June 1829	23 March 1836	Dick, John	Dead		Farmer	Montreal	McDonald, Agnes	Dead					Dick, John	Dead	Farmer	Edinburgh	McDonald, ?			Montreal	with his aunt Mrs Steel at 63 North Frederick Street, Edinburgh		One brother admitted to the hospital in 1834 and another residing with a relative aged 12 years	Balfour, James	Roxburgh, Adam	Book keeper to James Ogilvie	12 Darnamay Street ( Ho. 27 South Bridge)	The father of the boy went out to America in early life and remained there for sixteen years – years back he was unfortunate in getting his farm steading ?with all his stock and one year after he lost his sight and was unable to follow any business. In the year 1832 when the cholera was in Montreal his wife and oldest son died when he was without any one to attend to him and his boys – his sister Mrs Steel got him and his boys brought to this country in August 1833 and he remained in her house until November when he died – no means were left to support his children and they became a burden on their aunt, and at the present time she is in very bad health and she is the only one the boy has now to look to. On application being made in 1834 the second eldest Robert Dick was admitted in to the Hospital, and the boy on whose behalf the application is now made is the youngest.	Certificate of Health signed by John Martin, Surgeon in Leith. Certificate/proof of marriage and birth of the applicant.
5/6	1836-30 (Boy)	Dickson, John	M	1 March 1830	12 May 1836	Dickson, Henry	Dead	Dec. 1835	Clerk and Bookkeeper with James Wemyss WS	Edinbrugh	Dun, Jane	Alive				6 Callandar Entry	Dickson, Robertson	Alive	Weaver	in Dunse	Dun, William	Dead	Servant		with his mother at 6 Callandar Entry	Canongate, Edinburgh	1.Jane Dickson, 18 – lives at home to take care of the family as the mother is disbabled from working by infirmity. 2. Robert Dickson, 16 – apprentice with a coach painter & gets 2/ a week which is the only [thing] source of income to the family. 3. Marianne, 13 – is with a dress maker but makes nothing. 4. Margaret, 11 – at home doing nothing. 5. Henry, 8 – ditto	Russell, John	Campbell, Archibald	Master	St John’s Hill	The father was a confidential clark with a Writer to the Signet for more than 20 years – He died in December 1835 leaving a widow and the above 6 children, none of whom is able to do any thing for the family except Robert the eldest son who has only 2/ per week and the mother from severe Rheumatism in her arms & limbs is unable to do any thing for herself or her family – the family have no other means of support nor any friends or relations to help them the father unfortunately lost money by one of his employers left no means or estate.	Certificate of health signed by Edward D. Allison M.D. 1.Cerificate of Baptism 2. Letter from James Wemyss to the father, Henry Dickson dated June 1835 3. Letter from Charles C. Steuart W.S. to the mother of the boy dated 24th February 1836, and all ? ? to have answered by Duncan McNeill Esqr leaving testimony with the preceding letter No.2 to the ? of the late Henry Dickson. 4. Letter John Leven Esq. W.S. to Mrs Dickson, dated 23 February 1836 in terms similar to the preceding. 5. Certificate by the Revd. John Black Minister of Canongate regarding the character of the deceased and the present circumstances of his widow and children, 26th February 1836. 6. Three medical certificates supporting that widow Dickinson is afflicted with Rheumatism and is unable to labour for the support of her family.
5/7	1834-15 (Girl)	Doig, Margaret Fyfe	F	16 September 1828	14 April 1834	Doig, James	Dead		Carpenter on an East Indiaman		Doig, Hannah	Alive				15 Bridge St, North Leith	Doig, James	Dead	Farmer		Simpson, John	Dead	Ship master, Mastiff Brig			North Leith	One brother under 10, in all four children.	Welsh, David	Thom, Lachlan	Ship builder	Leith	Father has died leaving widow and 4 children destitute.
4/3	1836-02 (Girl)	Doig, Mary Fyfe	F	16 September 1828	16 May 1836	Doig, James	Dead		Carpenter on an East Indiaman		Doig, Hannah	Alive					Doig, James	Dead	Farmer		Simpson, John	Dead	Ship master	H. M. Brig Mastive [sic Mastiff]	Leith		One brother under 10; in all five children	Elder, John	Watson, Henry George	Accountant	52 Albany Street	The Mother is a Widow having a Large Family and in poor circumstances – See accompanying Testimonials’	Certificate of age; Certificate of health; testimonials; carte de visite of Sir John Sinclair
4/1	1835-28 (Boy)	Donegani, Frederick	M	22 March 1829	15 May 1835	Donegani, Joseph	Alive		Trumpet Major and musician		Donegani, Jane	Alive					Donegani, Joseph	Dead			Jollie, John	Dead			Cheltenham		One sister aged 7 (5 other children have died)	Monypenny, Alexander	Callander, William Burn			Child comes from a military family. Grandfather was burned to death trying to save regimental papers. Father was a Trumpet Major who has unsuccessfully tried to establish career in music. Family is worn out and several children have already died due to difficult lifestyle of following the Season.
4/1	1839-06 (Boy)	Douglas, Henry Alexander	M	10 March 1832	8 May 1839	Douglas, Alexander	Alive		Spirit Merchant	Abroad	Marder, Helen	Alive			no occupation			Dead			Marder, Henry	Alive	Formerly in the Army	Leith Walk, Edinburgh	With paternal grandmother at Meadowbank near Edinburgh		Isabella (13); Margaret (13)	Cunningham, Charles	Barlas, Robert		18 Gilmour Place, Edinburgh	Father unsucessful in business and has fled the country to avoid prison; has left no support for wife and children who are relying on charity		mother at Kemp Street, Edinburgh
5/6	1835-6 (Girl)	Douglas, Margaret	F	25 March 1828	30 March 1835	Douglas, Alexander	deserted		Sometime merchant	Edinburgh	Marder, Helen Robertson	Alive				Adam Sq., Edinburgh	Douglas, I. H.	Dead			Marder, Henry			3 Antigua Street	with her mother at Adam Square, Edinburgh,	Lady Yesters Parish	one brother and two sisters	Robertson, William	Douglas, Peter	Brewer	Meadowbank, Edinburgh	Petition to the Managers of the John Watson’s Institution, signed by Walter Brown, George Brown, Charles Dalrymple, George Brown. ‘This petition on behalf of Isabella Robertson Douglas aged eight and Margaret DOuglas aged six, humbly show that their father Alexander Douglas was a Merchant in Edinburgh and from unforseen lapses in trade became insolvent, and to avoid a prison was compelled to leave the country, deserting his family who are completely destitute. May it therefore please the Hon’ble the Managers of John Watson’s Institutuion to receive these two girls under their protection.’	Letter of Petition, Birth certificate St Cuthberts’s Parish signed by J. Laing DSC, Certificate of health signed by Thomas Moor, Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons 48 Great King Street.	The petition was for Isabella and Margaret Douglas, but the application only mentions Margaret.
5/7	1833-02 (Girl)	Dudgeon, Elizabeth	F	17 June 1826	19 April 1833	Dudgeon, Peter	Dead		Farmer; Yeomanry Cavalry	Aberlady	Wilson, Janet	Alive				Aberlady	Dudgeon, Peter	Dead	Farmer		Wilson, Walter	Alive?		Queenston Bank, Dirleton	Aberlady – with her mother	Aberlady	One brother	Brodie, Francis	Dudgeon, William	Merchant in Leith	Assembly St, Leith	Father died bankrupt leaving the family desitute.	Letter of recommendation from Francis Brodie; certificate of health; certificate of baptism	Note from Rev. John Smith of Aberlady: ‘I am very anxious that the little girl should get into the Hospital, as she is a particularly fine and promising child’.
4/2	1832-02 (Girl)	Dunlop, Anne Wood	F	29 November 1824	14 May 1832	Dunlop, Robert	Alive		WS	Irvine	Dunlop, Helen Straton	Alive					Dunlop, Robert	Alive		Irvine	Mudie, James Dunbar	Alive?		Abroad?	Irvine	Irvine	three brothers and one sister	Patrick, William				Father has given up practice, moved away from Edinburgh, lately imprisoned for debt.	Certificate of health; Affidavit of date of birth; Certificate of birth
4/1	1839-24 (Boy)	Dunlop, Charles Macdonald	M	8 March 1834	12 March 1839	Dunlop, Andrew	Dead		Butler in a Gentleman’s family		Dunlop, Alexandrina	Alive					Dunlop, John	Alive	Ground officer to Lord Hopetoun	Linlithgow	Macdonald, Charles	Dead	Surgeon		7 Torphichen Street	West Kirk	One brother (2 years, 9 months)	Macdonald, William	Macdonald, Matthew Norman	WS		Father died suddenly of fever; mother unable to support children.
5/6	1836-05 (Boy)	Easton, Walter	M	28 October 1828	no earlier than July 1836	Easton, Walter	Dead	Dec. 1830	Printer	Adelphi Street, Hutchesontown, Govan Parish, Glasgow	Gray, Margaret						Easton, Easton	Dead		Glasgow	Gray, Alexander	Dead	Farmer	Clackmannanshire	Adelphi Sreet, Hutchesontown, Glasgow	Govan	Isabella 10 September 1823, James 9 March 1825, Mary 24 November 1826, Margaret 21 September 1830	Irving, Walter	Gray, Alexander	Insurance broker	Royal Exchange Building, Glasgow	The consequence of the death of the child’s father in December 1830, the means of maintaining the family from his profession ceased, and his widow has had no other means of subsistence for herself and five children, than the very precarious and scanty one, of letting her rooms to Lodgers, aided by a small annuity from rents of property in houses left by her mother-in-law at her death in 1831, not amounting to (£30) per annum, and finds it impossible to give her family such an education their only ? as will make them useful members of society.’ signed by Margaret Easton (mother) ‘I hereby certify that I have personally made special enquiry into the circumstances of this case, and that Mrs Easton the mother of the applicant for admission into John Watsons Hospital is in indigeus circumstances with a large family & that the cild for whom the application is made is in every way a fit object for the operation of the above institution.’ signed Adam G. Ellis WS	Certificate of health on the application form, testifying to the good health of the applicant, signed by Samuel Clarke, surgeon, Glasgow, March 1836. separate Baptism certificate for the applicant witnessed by James Keir and |James McClure, (Extract from the Register of Baptisms, of the Kirk Session of Glasgow, 29th day of February, 1836, signed by James MacAllister, Session Clerk and Keeper of the Register)	Two letters, one from the applicants mother to Mrs Dr Mitchell 19th November 1835, describing her circumstances and asking that her son be considered for a place at the school. In the letter, she also asks if her daughter Isabella, aged 12 could be admitted and educated in anticipation of becoming a governess. The other letter, most likely from the office of the recommender, reiterates the recommendation and presents a list of people which includes the cautioner Alexander Gray, the surgeon Sam Clarke, and many others; John Dalziel 62 Queen Street, John Mitchell Edinburgh, Samuel Thornton ? Officer, Andrew Mitchell ?, John Grasen 25 Queen Street, D. Chisholm 62 Ingram Street, James McClure carver and gilder 21 Argyll Street, Robert Aikman merchant 162 Buchanan Street, Robert White 7 Garthland Street, James Browne 126 Queen Street, W.A. Paterson Inspector of Taxes [74 South Portland Street], James Richardson, Member of the Merchant Company of Edinburgh, William Lang Commissioner of Police, James Mitchell Writer [36 Miller street], Robert Gray Merchant 48 Queen Street, John Crooks [Dental Surgeon] 5 Buchanan Street, John Miller George Square, James B. Neilson engineer house 37 Weaver street, Walter Watson Clothier [of Watson & Munroe, house 44 Union Street], John Campbell Accountant 37 Glassford Street, David McDonald Jeweller 34 Trongate, Ninian Purves Accountant to the Glasgow Gas Company [Purves, N. accountant. Gas office, house 20 Weaver street], Robert Kirkwood House Factor 40 Miller Street, William Reid Plumber 36 Dunlop Street, John Crawford Wright 23 Portland Street [Crawford, William, & Son, wrights and builders, 23 S. Portland street], William Crawford Wright 23 Portland Street, Robert Jaffrey Factor & Accountant Glasgow [Jaffrey, R. factor and accountant, 37 Glassford st. ho. 27 Abbotsford pi], Joseph Jaffrey of His Majesty’s Customs Custom House Glasgow / 27 Abbotsford Place – residence.ewrrw
4/1	1839-21 (Boy)	Elder, William	M	10 January 1834	4 April 1839	Elder, Alexander	Dead		Letter carrier		Elder, Jane	Alive				Rose St, Edinburgh		Dead	Mason	Edinburgh		Alive	Tailor	Wales	with his mother in Rose Street, Edinburgh	St George’s, Edinburgh	Agnes (8)	Lees, Edward S.; Hopkirk, John Glassford	Williams, Theodore	Master in the Edinburgh Academy	Dean Lodge, Edinburgh Academy	Father has died; mother unable to support family
4/2	1832-04 (Girl)	Evans, Euphemia	F	1825	4 May 1832	Evans, Thomas	Dead	Dec. 1827	Serjeant and Band Leader	Gibraltar	Evans, Margaret	Dead		Jan. 1829			Evans, ?	Dead			Rose, Peter	Dead			7 Hay Street – with Peter Watson, shoemaker	West Church	None under 10 years of age	Robertson, William				Child is an orphan dependant on charity.	Two testimonials from father’s army connections.	Maternal grandmother – Elspeth Watson (dead).
4/1	1837-08 (Boy)	Fairbairn, Thomas	M	2 March 1830	19 March 1837	Fairbairn, James	Dead	25 Jan. 1837	Wine and Spirit merchant	18 Chapel Street	Balmer or Fairbairn, Mary	Alive				18 Chapel St	Fairbairn, Francis	Alive	Sometime farmer of Byrewalls, upwards of 80 years of age		Balmer, Thomas	Dead	Farmer at Ettrick Braes		18 Chapel St		One brother; two sisters: Francis (11), Agnes (19), Margaret (13)	Gibson, Archibald	Usher, Andrew	Wine merchant	22 West Nicholson Street	Father died suddenly leaving debts; mother in poor health; eldest daughter trying to find work as a teacher.
4/1	1837-08 (Boy)	Fairbairn, Thomas	M	2 March 1830	12 May 1837	Fairbairn, James	Dead	25 Jan. 1837	Wine and Spirit merchant	18 Chapel Street	Balmer or Fairbairn, Mary	Alive				18 Chapel St	Fairbairn, Francis	Alive	Sometime farmer of Byrewalls, upwards of 80 years of age		Balmer, Thomas	Dead	Farmer at Ettrick Braes		18 Chapel St		One brother; two sisters: Francis (11), Agnes (19), Margaret (13)	Hunter, A.	Balmer, Thomas	Farmer	East Gordon	Father died suddenly leaving debts; mother in poor health; eldest daughter trying to find work as a teacher.
4/1	1837-08 (Boy)	Fairbairn, Thomas	M	2 March 1830	29 April 1837	Fairbairn, James	Dead	25 Jan. 1837	Wine and Spirit merchant	18 Chapel Street	Balmer or Fairbairn, Mary	Alive				18 Chapel St	Fairbairn, Francis	Alive	Sometime farmer of Byrewalls, upwards of 80 years of age		Balmer, Thomas	Dead	Farmer at Ettrick Braes		18 Chapel St		One brother; two sisters: Francis (11), Agnes (19), Margaret (13)	Fotheringhame, Frederick	Usher, Andrew	Wine merchant	22 West Nicholson Street	Father died suddenly leaving debts; mother in poor health; eldest daughter trying to find work as a teacher.
4/1	1837-08 (Boy)	Fairbairn, Thomas	M	2 March 1830	12 May 1837	Fairbairn, James	Dead	25 Jan. 1837	Wine and Spirit merchant	18 Chapel Street	Balmer or Fairbairn, Mary	Alive				18 Chapel St	Fairbairn, Francis	Alive	Sometime farmer of Byrewalls, upwards of 80 years of age		Balmer, Thomas	Dead	Farmer at Ettrick Braes		18 Chapel St		One brother; two sisters: Francis (11), Agnes (19), Margaret (13)	Dickson, Walter	Usher, Andrew	Wine merchant	22 West Nicholson Street	Father died suddenly leaving debts; mother in poor health; eldest daughter trying to find work as a teacher.
4/1	1837-08 (Boy)	Fairbairn, Thomas	M	2 March 1830	12 May 1837	Fairbairn, James	Dead	25 Jan. 1837	Wine and Spirit merchant	18 Chapel Street	Balmer or Fairbairn, Mary	Alive				18 Chapel St	Fairbairn, Francis	Alive	Sometime farmer of Byrewalls, upwards of 80 years of age		Balmer, Thomas	Dead	Farmer at Ettrick Braes		18 Chapel St		One brother; two sisters: Francis (11), Agnes (19), Margaret (13)	Macdonald, M. N.	Usher, Andrew	Wine merchant	22 West Nicholson Street	Father died suddenly leaving debts; mother in poor health; eldest daughter trying to find work as a teacher.
4/1	1837-08 (Boy)	Fairbairn, Thomas	M	2 March 1830	15 May 1837	Fairbairn, James	Dead	25 Jan. 1837	Wine and Spirit merchant	18 Chapel Street	Balmer or Fairbairn, Mary	Alive				18 Chapel St	Fairbairn, Francis	Alive	Sometime farmer of Byrewalls, upwards of 80 years of age		Balmer, Thomas	Dead	Farmer at Ettrick Braes		18 Chapel St		One brother; two sisters: Francis (11), Agnes (19), Margaret (13)	Scott, Charles Balfour	Usher, Andrew	Wine merchant	22 West Nicholson Street	Father died suddenly leaving debts; mother in poor health; eldest daughter trying to find work as a teacher.
4/1	1838-12 (Girl)	Fairly, Elizabeth Weir	F	19 March 1832	5 May 1838	Fairly, John	Dead		Landscape gardener	Fruithill, Ireland	Fairly, Christian	Alive				Fruithall, Ireland	Fairly, ?	Dead	Forman at Craigleith Quarry			Dead	Lock keeper	Leith	With her mother at Fruithall, Ireland		Janet (b. 26 Feb. 1826); Agnes M. (b. 11 Feb. 1828); Ellen D. (17 Feb. 1830); Henrietta (b. 8 May 1834); Hugh M. (b. 2 July 1836)	Irving, Patrick	Bruce, Onesiphorous Tyndall		Princes Street	Family left destitute by death of father	Certificate of birth; certificate of health (x2); certificate of age of siblings; testimonal from Tyndall Bruce
4/1	1837-19 (Boy)	Fenwick, Robert	M	23 March 1831	8 March 1837	Fenwick, Robert	Dead	Nov. 1834	Painter	Edinburgh	Smith or Fenwick, Mary	Alive			Dressmaker	9 Shakespeare Sq., Edinburgh	[not named]	Dead			[not named]	Dead			9 Shakespeare Square		One brother, Edward (9 1/2) – being educated at Orphan Hospital	Lockhart, Norman	Ward, Alexander; Pearson, Alexander	Advocate (Ward)		Father had been ill for some time before his death; family left destitute; wife is a dressmaker but business is small.
4/1	1838-11 (Boy)	Fenwick, Robert	M	23 March 1831	27 March 1838	Fenwick, Robert	Dead		Painter	Edinburgh	Smith or Fenwick, Mary	Alive			Lodgings	9 Shakespeare Sq., Edinburgh	Fenwick, Edward	Dead	Master Brewer	Newcastle	Smith, Thomas	Dead			9 Shakespeare Square, Edinburgh	St Andrews	Edward (11)	Renton, John	Pearson, Alexander; Wood, Alexander	WS; Advocate		Father died three years ago; mother and children destitute; mother unable to support via offering lodgings
5/6	1836-34 (Boy)	Forbes, Archibald	M	30 September 1830	14 May 1836	Forbes, John	Dead		Surgeon, Royal Navy		Mary Belsher Forbes	Alive				Perth	Forbes, John		Schoolmaster	Foss, Perthshire	Campbell, John, of Boreland	Dead		Perthshire	with his mother in Perth	Perth	John Forbes, 16 (13 August 1819. Duncan George Forbes, 13 (6 June 1822. James Gibson Thomson Forbes, 12 (8th April 1824). Charles Wm Lamb Forbes, 7 (19 August 1828)	Brown, John Osburn	Porteous, John	Wine merchant	of the High Street, Perth’	Although the petitioner cannot plead that she is absolutely destitute, and might perhaps maintain and even cloth herself and her five children, yet they are altogether dependant upon her ? And she is altogether unable to give them education. The She posesses £40 of Pension as the widow of her husband, and ? above £20 yearly of a sum belonging to the children; for whom she has also a ? allowance of £5.	Certificate of health signed by James Miller, Surgeon. Certificate from Parish register of Logierait, Perthsire
5/6	1835-02 (Boy)	Forbes, Charles William Lamb	M	19 August 1828	16 May 1835	Forbes, John	Dead		Surgeon Royal Navy		Mary Campbell/Forbes	Alive				Perth	Forbes, John		Schoolmaster		Campbell, John, of Boreland				with his mother in Perth, now a widow		one brother under 10, three brothers above 10	Fergusson, James (possibly husband of Rebecca Fergusson at 12 Hill Street)	Porteous, John	Wine merchant	Perth	Widowed mother left with five children all under 16 years of age with only a pension of £40 annually, otherwise in debt.	Certificate of good health
4/1	1835-08 (Boy)	Foster, Joseph Paisley	M	02 March 1828	15 May 1835	Foster, Thomas	Dead		Tenant farmer	Penton	Foster or Paisley, Jane	Alive			Needlework		Foster, Arthur	Alive	Decent, but poor		Paisley, Joseph	Dead	Tenant farmer	Cumberland on the Border	Harelow Cottage	Canonbie, Dumfrieshire	Elizabeth, present in the institution; Thomas, lately deceased; Mary Caroline	Jardine, Henry, Sir	Muir, Nicol Alexaner	Minister and Deputy Lt of the County of Dumfries		Widow left farm at husband’s death. Relies on needlework to support family.	Certificate of birth; Certificate of health
4/5	1830-11a (Boy)	Gales, Thomas William	M	9 August 1824	3 May 1830	Gales, William	Dead		Spirit dealer	St Leonard’s Street, Edinburgh	Bage, Jane	Alive			Servant (formerly in the service of Lady C. Baillie, Royal Circus)		Gales, Joseph	Alive	Farmer	Stenton, near Stockton-on-Tees	Bage, Thomas	Alive	Cabinetmaker	Oulton, Rugeley, Yorkshire	North East Circus Place, Edinburgh	St Stephen’s	Two sisters – eldest in JWI	Mowbray, John				Mother is a widow relying on personal industry to support children. No relatives ‘in this Country’.
4/5	1830-11b (Boy)	Gales, Thomas William	M	9 August 1824	3 May 1830	Gales, William	Dead		Spirit dealer	St Leonard’s Street, Edinburgh	Bage, Jane	Alive			Servant (formerly in the service of Lady C. Baillie, Royal Circus)		Gales, Joseph	Alive	Farmer	Stenton, near Stockton-on-Tees	Bage, Thomas	Alive	Cabinetmaker	Oulton, Rugeley, Yorkshire	North East Circus Place, Edinburgh	St Stephen’s	Two sisters – eldest in JWI	Ker, John				Mother is a widow relying on personal industry to support children. No relatives ‘in this Country’.	Certificate of health (Thomas Wood)
5/7	1833-31 (Boy)	Ganson, Herman	M	03 May 1828	17 April 1833	Ganson, James	Dead	28 Feb. 1833	Master of the Magnus Troil		Leask or Ganson, Barbara	Alive				Lerwick	Ganson, Charles	Alive		Bressay	Georgeson, Barbara [sic]	Alive		Lerwick	Lerwick – with his mother	Lerwick and Gulberwick	Four brothers under 10.	Gibson Craig, James, Sir	Clapperton, James	Iron monger	Leith	Father died by suffication in his cabin leaving 6 children, 5 under 14 years of age.	Certificate of birth; Certificate of health	Magnus Troil: https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/magnus-troil-166285; https://ukdps.shetland.cname.accesstomemory.org/inventory-of-the-personal-estate-of-captain-james-ganson-of-the-magnus-troil-of-lerwick-died-on-board-that-vessel-at-leith-on-28-february-1833;isad?sf_culture=en
5/6	1836-14 (Boy)	Gibb, George	M	25 April 1829	1836	Gibb, Andrew	Dead	5+ years before application	Writer	Dunfermline, then Edinburgh	Banks, Christian	Alive	4 Nov. 1815				Gibb, William	Dead	Manufacturer of Damask Linen	Dunfermline	William Banks		Factor and Clothier	15 Catherine Street, Edinburgh	with Mrs Davidson, Gifford Park, Edinburgh	St Cuthberts	William Gibb 17 years and one sibling deceased	Young, William	Inverarity, James			The father died upwards of five years ago leaving his widow quite destitute – with three children – one of whom died upward of two years since – the paternal Grandfather died three years ago – and the Maternal Grandfather who is still alive is quite unable to render any assistance.	Certificate of health signed by William Thomson MD, Fellow of the R. College of Physicians and Surgeons 1.Certificate of birth 2.Certificate from William Drysdale, Assistant Clerk of Session, John Adams S.S.C., James Martin 26 Gayfield Square, John Wilson Advocate. 3.Certificate in favour of Mrs Gibb, from Rev’d ?,William Whyte Bookseller, Archibald Scott Broker Fiscal, James Bonar WS, John Bonar of Ratho Banker, John Clarke slater & plumber, John Tawse Advocate, Don MacDonald Cloth Factor and agent, Mrs Guthrie of Craigie 4. Certificate from Revd |George B. Brand Minister Dunfermline. 5. Letter from Andrew Clephane Sherriff of Fife, 22 June 1822. 6. Certificate of Marriage.
5/6	1835/263	Gibb, George	M	25 April 1829	14 april 1835 to James Schaw’s Hospital at Preston	Gibb, Andrew	Dead	1830/1831	a writer’s clerk, for many years head clerk to David Black, Town Clerk of Dunfermline, after that he resided several years in Edinburgh	Edinburgh	Banks, Christian	Alive	4 Nov. 1815		Housekeeper		Gibb, William	Dead	Manufacturer of Damask Linen	Dunfermline	William Banks		Factor and Clothier	15 Catherine Street, Edinburgh	he resides with Mrs Davidson, Gifford Park, Edinburgh		One brother aged fifteen, present occupation as a weaver in Dunfermline, was never in any hospital, and one sibling deceased	Jones, J. S. (Minister)	the application form has a list of Subscribers who certify that the child is a suitable applicant for a place at the school. The subscribers are M. Wyte bookseller, John Bonar banker, John Clark Slater, Don: Macdonald Cloth Factor, Rebecca Fergusson 12 Hill Street, Margaret Guthrie 68 Frederick Street.	Various		The child is quite dependent on his widowed mother who receives ten guineas a year as wages and pays eight for his present board and is therefore quite unable to defray the expenses of his education and he has no other friends capable of assisting him.	health certificate that the boy is free of the ‘King’s Evil’ , signed by William Thomson MD 1834 and 1835	this application form is for James Schaw’s Hospital at Preston and all applications must be lodged with Mr Thomson Esqr W.S. Treasurer, at his chambers at 8 Frederick Street.
5/6	1834-18 (Girl)	Gibson, Jane R.	F	6 July 1826	16 April 1834	Gibson, John	Dead	1827	Painter and Colourman	Edinburgh	Gibson, Margaret	Alive				3 York Place, Edinburgh	Gibson, Peter	Dead	Merchant	Edinburgh	William Petrie	Alive			with her mother in no 3 York Place Edinburgh	St Andrews	none, (but circumstances mention 9 children all under 17years of age of which 2 died, one a boy was admitted 3 years since, into the institution)	Hopkirk, John Glassford	Marshall, William	Goldsmith	Goldsmith to the King, 64 North Bridge Edinburgh	The particular circumstances of your petitioner, and she was left a widow 7 years since quite destitute, with a family of nine all under 17 years of age of which 2 died, one a boy was admitted 3 years since, into your institution, and having nothing to support herself and family, but her own industry. signed by William Child and John Glassford Hopkirk	certificte of health signed by Dr Allison MD. Certificate of baptism, baptised 30 July 1826, by Rev Morehead.
4/1	1837-18 (Boy)	Glass, James	M	12 January 1831	3 May 1837	Glass, Henry	Dead		Druggist	Howe Street	Swan, Isabella	Dead					Glass, Hugh	Dead	Beadle of Lady Glenorchy’s Church and doorkeeper of General Assemblies		Swan, James	Alive	Wright	Greenend, Liberton	Greenend, parish of Liberton, with his grandfather James Swan	Liberton	One brother, already in John Watson’s Institution	Lamprett, John (?)	Borthwick, William	Wire worker	227 High Street, Edinburgh	Both parents dead; mother tried to run deceased husband’s business without success; grandfather unable to support.
4/1	1838-07 (Boy)	Glass, James	M	12 January 1831	11 May 1838	Glass, Henry	Dead		Druggist	Howe Street	Swan, Isabella	Dead					Glass, Hugh	Dead	Beadle of Lady Glenorchy’s Church and doorkeeper of General Assemblies		Swan, James	Alive	Wright	Greenend, Liberton	Lives with maternal grandfather in Liberton	Liberton	Hugh (9 – at present in JWI)	Bell, John	Borthwick, William	Wire worker	227 High Street, Edinburgh	Both parents dead and grandparents struggling to support
4/1	1837-24 (Boy)	Gordon, John	M	16 January 1832	9 May 1837	Gordon, William	Dead		Captain		Loy, Mary Ann	Alive					Gordon, Adam	Dead			A Portuguese’	Supposed dead			Edinburgh (at school)		Three brothers plus a twin brother and two sisters.	Mowbray, John	Gordon, John		52 Inverleith Row	Father was ill and on half-pay at the time of his death; family left desitute; mother is foreign with no means of support and her behavior led to her children being taken from her.	Certificate of age; Certificates of health; Testimonials
4/2	1832-05_6th_a (Boy)	Goulding, Nicholas	M	22 December 1826	May 1832	Goulding, William	Alive		Grocer and property speculator (ruined)	Castle Hill	Lockie, Jean	Dead		just dead’ (with infant child)				Dead				Dead			85 West Bow		two sisters (6 and 10); brother (3)					Father ruined in business; mother and infant sibling dead of cholera	Certificate of birth	1832 – Edinburgh’s first cholera epidemic
27	1835-10 (Girl)	Granger, Catherine	F	6 December 1829	15 May 1835	Granger, Granger	abandoned		Burrier	not known	Alexander, Helen	Alive				Fisher’s Close, Lawnmarket	Granger, John	Dead	Cowfeeder behind Edinburgh Castle	Edinburgh	Alexander, Robert	Dead	Timber Merchant	Tobago Street	with her mother at Fisher’s Close, Lawnmarket	New North Parish	two brothers, one above ten and subject to epileptic fits, the other under ten.	Renton, John	Rankin, Agnes	Widow of Dr George Ranken in the service of the Honourable East India Company, Bengal	Glencorse	The mother of the child is entirely destitute – if her husband is alive, which is quite uncertain, she gets no allowance from him – her eldest son from his melancholy situation requires her constant attention, & she is thus disabled from doing much by her own industry for the support of her family & is with great difficulty able to keep herself & them from starvation – indeed she could not have done so but for the pecunary help/aid of some individuals who have helped her from motives of compassion for her distressed circumstances.	letter of recommendation from John Bruce, Minister of N.N. Church Letter of recommendation from Helen Hoskins, 18 Carlton Place Certificate of Baptism Certificate of Health by W J Cochrane, Surgeon all received by John Renton
5/6	1830-03 (Girl)	Grant, Louisa and Mary	F				Dead		Captain in India																With three aunts in Edinburgh									this is an application in the form of a letter from Dr William Beilby 31 Queen Street. The envelope is marked Walter Dickson W.S., Royal Circus, and a letter from the Writer to the Signet is included.The letter signed by William Beilby is on behalf of two girls and is of peculiar interest and urgency. “The general ground of their claims have I suppose been stated in the petition on application. The children Louisa and Mary Grant were sent home from India to their aunts, three maiden ladies who at that time lived in Nelson St. Two of them kept a school for girls and the third employed herself in dress making. The school had succeeded pretty well, so at least as to afford them a maintenance, though a bare one. But the establishment & ? of the Circus Place School was fatal to this undertaking. When the arrival of their neices & the expectation of another Indian child for all of whom they had reason to look for a pretty liberal renumeration dissipated for a while this apprehensions of impeding poverty. It was however but for a short time. The widowed father of the two children was compelled by ill health to follow his children very speedily & had been but a short time arrived in this country when he died & contrary to the expectations of his sisters leaving his children quite destitute & a burden upon the aunts, at a time when all their resources seemed to fail together for an old relative from whom there were good expectations of assistance to the children did soon after & without having made any provision for them. The aunts who are of a good family, and have moved in a very different sphere, are actually at this time giving up their little all to their creditors, & without anything to depend upon but an annuity of £10 each. They are very estimable ladies & have made great exertions but have been borne down by a series of misfortunes. The degree of their distress is unknown by perhaps any other person in Edinburgh but myself nor are they aware of my being so fully aquainted with it. But I think it necessary to their interest in this case that it sh’d be made known to a certain extent, beyond that I feel confident it will not go. Excuse this liberty & make what use of the information you may think necessary for their advantage. I remain my ? Sir yours very faithfully, M Beilly (physician) 31 Queen Street, Thursday ? Also a letter from Thomas Carlyle Advocate, 62 Cumberland Street to William Dickson W.S. March 17th 1825. My D. Sir, as I am informed that you have some voice in the management of Watson’s Hospital, I am requested by my friend the Misses Grant in Anne Street to make an application ? regarding the two little orphan daughters of their brother Captain Grant E.I.C.S. who died lately, soon after his return from India. As the means of the ladies are very limited, and the girls are almost ? altogether dependant on them, they applied to have them placed in Watson’s Hospital. They have a pretty confident prospect, through the interest? of a brother of Lord Mackenzie of getting the youngest in – But it seems that the oldest is just a month or two older the maximun age of admission. They are ? desirous, not ? that ? girls should be provided for but that they should not be separated. Could you further their views in any way? I remain ? faithfully Thomas Carlyle
5/6	1836-02 (Boy)	Greigsby, Alexander Leckie	M	27 September 1828	13 May 1836	Griegsby, David Bauld	Missing		Sailor	Not known	Grigsby/Gregsby, Elizabeth	Alive				St Ninian’s Lane, Leith	Gregsby/Grigsby, William	Dead	Stonemason	Perth	Leckie, Alexander		Boat builder	North Leith	with mother, back of the old church, Saint Ninnions Lane, North Leith. Besides there with his aunt Mary Leckie.	parish of North Leith.	none	Ainslie, Robert	Smith, William	Ship’s steward	15 Albany Street	The child’s father sailed to America 7 years ago and cannot be contacted, ‘He left his wife and their children of whom the present applicant is in great poverty, the other two siblings being now dead, the presant applicant Alexander Gregsby is humbly thought therefore to be a proper object of their charity. R.A.	Letter signed by Thomas Brockhill, 65 Greenfield Street, Commercial Road (London), testifying that Elizabeth Grigsby was his lodger when her son Alexander was born, his baptism and the date of the birth.
5/7	1833-29 (Boy)	Greigsby, David Wilson	M	07 October 1825	07 May 1833	Griegsby, David Bauld	Alive		Tailor	unknown – possibly in America	Leekie, Elizabeth	Alive	1823		Matron to Cholera Hospital, Leith	Greenside St, Edinburgh	Griegsby, William	Dead	Mason	Perth	Leekie, Alexander	Dead	Boat builder	Leith	Back of Old Church, North Leith – with his aunt Mary Leekie	North Leith	Two siblings under 10.	Grieg, Alexander	Leekie, James	Boat builder	Back of the Old Church, North Leith	Father abandoned family in 1829 after they moved to London; wife returned to Edinburgh with three infant children and has found position after undertaking casual work but not enough to provide educations for her children	Petition of Elizabeth Leekie; Testimonials; Certificate of health; Certificate of birth (all 3 siblings)
4/1	1835-15 (Girl)	Grierson, Jean Ann	F	24 September 1829	05 May 1835	Grierson, John L.	Dead	17 Feb. 1832	Surgeon	14 Drummond Street	Young, Margaret	Alive					Grierson, Thomas	Dead	Minister		Young, Walter	Alive		11 College Street, Edinburgh	11 South College Street	St Cuthbert’s	Two brothers and one sister under ten years of age	Napier, Macvey	Young, Walter			Mother entirely dependent on own parents after husband’s death; mother in bad health
4/1	1837-02 (Girl)	Grierson, Jean Ann	F	26 October 1829	25 April 1837	Grierson, John L.	Dead	17 Feb. 1832	Surgeon	14 Drummond Street	Young, Margaret	Alive					Grierson, Thomas	Dead	Minister		Young, Walter	Dead	General Agent		11 South College Street	St Cuthbert’s	Sister, Christina (11)	Napier, Macvey	Campbell, Donald	Writer in employment of Gibson-Craig, Wardlaw & Dalziel WS	5 South College Street	Father died before establishing himself in profession; mother unable to support children and in poor health.
4/3	1836-14 (Girl)	Grierson, Jean Ann	F	26 October 1829	12 May 1836	Grierson, John L. (d. 17 Feb. 1832)	Dead		Surgeon			Alive						Dead	Clergyman			Dead	Clerk		11 College Street, Edinburgh	St Cuthbert’s	Christian (10)	Napier, Macvey	Young, Jean	Widow of Walter Young, Clerk	11 South College Street	Father died in 1832 in poor circumstances; mother in poor health
5/6	1831-06 (Boy)	Hamilton, Gavin William	M	25 June 1823 at Ashkirk Manse	11 May 1831	Hamilton, Gavin James	Alive but extreme poor health		Minister of Ashkirk	Ashkirk	Walker, Mary	Alive but extreme poor health				Ashkirk	Hamilton, Gavin James	Dead	Farmer & proprietor of Avonbank – Shathanon	Bykehead, Lesmahagow	Walker, James	Dead		Cape of Antigua	with his parents at Ashkirk		none under ten	Cranston, Thomas		WS		The child, by birth of descent, belongs to the upper ranks of society, but his father, notwithstanding of the respectability of his professional situation, has unfortunately been reduced to great poverty & the family is at present in such a state of destitution as to be unable to educate the child, or put him forth in the world in a respectable way suitable to the views which they were over? entitled to entertain. Both parents are at present confined by sickness to bed, perhaps to their deathbeds, & the boy, in the opinion of a neighbouring clergyman, must be provided for in one way or other, to save him from “destruction”. He is totally uneducated & from the inability of his parents to do any thing for him, struggling as they are, against poverty & bodily sickness, he is really more an object of compassion, which residing with them, than if both were dead, & he was an orphan, and had been left to find his own level in the scale of society.	1. Cerificate of birth by Session Clerk of Ashkirk, with letter from Mr Campbell, Minister of Selkirk certifying circumstances of the family 2. cerificate by Mr Campbell Minister of Selkirk also to the destitute state of the family. 3. certificate of health signed by Walter Graham M.D. , 4. Birth/baptism certificate for the child with a letter from John Campbell and a separate long letter from John Campbell explaining the child’s circumstances addressed to George Grant esqr, Advocate, The Rev’d Grants, Great King Street, Edinr. 5.
4/1	1837-13 (Boy)	Hart, James William	M	2 August 1830	3 May 1837	Hart, William	Dead		Schoolmaster	Parish of Newton	Foggam, Elizabeth	Alive					Hart, James	Alive	Builder in the village of Redding		Foggam, Thomas	Alive	Grocer	Dalkeith	Dalkeith county of Edinburgh		No siblings	Bell, Carlyle	Wilson, Robert	Inn-builder		Schoolmaster’s widows notoriously badly compensated.
4/2	1832-05_6th_b (Boy)	Hart, William	M	30 April 1827	14 March 1832	Hart, James	Dead	Sept. 1830	Mason	Edinburgh	Shannon, Marion	Alive					Hart, James	Dead	Mason; foreman	Cavers, Roxburghshire	Shannon, Duncan	Alive	Tailor	Bridgend, Ayr	with his mother in the ‘Society’	New Greyfriars	Margaret (under 10); 3 sisters and 2 brothers over 10	Young, Alexander				Father killed while working on a house on Calton Hill (25 Regent Terrace) when he was hit on the head with a plank leaving 7 children.	Testimonials; Certificate of birth; Certificate of health
4/1	1837-16 (Girl)	Hay, Helen Anne	F	4 October 1831	8 May 1837	Hay, William	Dead		Schoolmaster	Huntly	Donald or Hay, Margaret Leith	Alive						Dead				Dead			Huntly, Aberdeenshire	Huntly	Six siblings – Jane, Agnes, Margaret, Williamina, Helen Anne, James	Lamont, Alexander	Donald, Helen	Teacher of Female Deportment at Dr Bell’s School	Aberdeen	Father died suddenly leaving wife and seven children destitute.		died 10 April 1838, aged 7 years – Cauldron Burial Ground
4/1	1839-06 (Girl)	Henderson, Ann Erskine Dewar	F	8 June 1832	13 May 1839	Henderson, John	Dead	15 May 1833	Merchant	Elie	Hart, Maria	Alive					Henderson, William	Dead	Farmer	Carsefield, Berwickshire	Hart, Zacheus	Dead	Merchant and Freeman of London	London	Elie, Fifeshire		William Henderson (b. 17 Oct. 1828 – at JWI); Janet Carmichael Anstruther (b. 1 July 1831)	Sands, ?	Henderson, Robert	Silk Mercer	15 Princes Street, Edinburgh	Widow left with three young children; son already at JWI; application for daughter Janet unsuccessful last year due to her being ‘a Month beyond the age’
4/1	1837-06 (Boy)	Henderson, James	M	28 December 1829	4 April 1837	Henderson, John	Alive		Merchant; a bankrupt	has abandoned family	Robertson, Jane	Alive					Henderson, [unknown]	Dead			Robertson, James	Dead	Clergyman at Thropton in Northumberland, d. 1810		54 West Richmond St		No siblings	Wright, Thomas G.	Swanston, William	Messenger at Arms	2 High Terrace	Father bankrupt; mother in poor health and supported by her sister who does needlework.
5/7	1833-30 (Girl)	Hewat, Elizabeth	F	09 July 1826	14 May 1833	Hewat, Richard	Dead	1827	Tenant Farmer; Land steward	Kendal	Rutherford, ?	Alive			Housekeeper for the family of Mr Thomson, Bogend	Bogend, Fogo	Hewat, Richard	Dead	Tenant	Queen’s Cairn, Berwickshire	Rutherford, James	Dead	Minister	Hownam, Roxburghshire	Bogend – with her mother	Fogo	Four sisters and three brothers all above the age of 10	Young, William	Rutherford, Grace and Agnes	Daughters of the deceased Rev. James Rutherford	7 Union St, Edinburgh	Father has died leaving widow and 8 children unprovided for. Mother working as a housekeeper, Two children already in the Institution – one to leave in May 1833.	Testimonial from Alexander Douglas; witness statement to testimonial from James Stormonth Darling
4/3	1836-19 (Girl)	Huie, Agnes Isabella	F	1 August 1830	30 March 1836	Huie, Alexander	Alive		Accountant’s Clerk	1 West Claremont Street, Edinburgh	Edgar, Eliza Gordon	Alive	8 Jun. 1824				Huie, James	Dead	Collector of excise		Edgar, John	Dead	Surgeon		1 West Claremont Street		James (7); Alexander (1); Margaret (10); Eliza (3)	Smith, Alexander	Huie, Alexander; Huie, Edward		10 Patrick Square, Edinburgh	Father has failed in business – formerly a Commissions Agent – and unable to educate children.
4/1	1835-34 (Boy)	Hume, Alexander	M	16 December 1829	03 April 1835	Hume, Alexander	Dead		Tenant farmer		Dumbreck, Christian	Alive					Hume, David	Dead	Tenant farmer		Dumbreck, William	Alive			Comiston (?), Edinburgh		Three sisters and a brother over 8; one sister under 8	Gibson Craig, James, Sir	Drumbreck, William			Father killed in farm accident (‘his horse coming down with him’) leaving family in ‘distressing circumstances’.
4/1	1839-11 (Girl)	Hume, Alison	F	17 December 1832	15 May 1839	Hume, Alexander	Dead		Tenant farmer	Comiston, parish of Colinton	Dumbreck, Catharine	Alive					Hume, David	Dead	Tenant farmer	Castlemains, parish of Giffard	Dumbreck, William	Dead	Hotel Keeper	Edinburgh	Stenhouse – with mother	Liberton	Brother (David, 14 – apprentice with Mr Melrose, grocer – unwaged); brother (Alexander – 8, at the Hospital Institute); three sisters (Catherine,1; Elizabeth, 15; Christina, 10)	Welsh, David	Dumbreck, William	MD	Edinburgh	Father killed in fall from a horse leaving family insolvent; mother has a paralytic condition requiring care and is unable to work	Certificate of birth; recommendation
4/1	1837-15 (Boy)	Hume, Hamilton	M	24 September 1830	April 1837	Hume, William	Unknown		Flax dresser		Liston, Mary	Alive			Housekeeper		Hume,James	Dead	Flax dresser	Dundee	Liston, Joseph	Dead	Overseer to the Kirkhill Spinning Company		Cottage at head of the Sciennes	Newburgh Parish, Edinburgh	Four: William (20); Helen (19); Jean (14); Margaret (12)	Douglas, Alexander	Torrance, David		51 Hope Park End	Mother has been deserted by a worthless husband; they have separated; she is in delicate health and is a highly respectable woman.	Certificate of birth;
4/1	1839-17 (Girl)	Irvine, Agnes	F	28 August 1833	6 May 1839	Irvine, George	Dead	12 July 1836	Blacksmith	Bonnyridge, parish of Cockpen	Rowe, Agnes	Alive					Irvine, George	Alive	Labourer	Poltonhall, parish of Cockpen	Rowe, John	Dead	Carrier	Newcastle-upon-Tyne	Boarded with Mrs Patton, Parknock	Liberton	George (10 – living with paternal grandfather)	Waddell, William	Young, William	Cabinet Maker	11 Arthur Street, Edinburgh	Widowed mother has no means of supporting the family; no relatives able to help
5/7	1834-05 (Girl)	Irvine, Catherine	F	12 June 1829	04 April 1834	Irvine, George	Dead	25 Sept. 1832	Coach proprietor and inn keeper	Edinburgh	Maclean or Irvine, Kitty	Alive			Lodgings	Manse of Refuge	Irvine, Robert	Alive	Farm servant		McClean, Andrew	Dead	Steward	Crailing, Roxburghsire	Manse of Refuge – with his mother		Two sisters under 10; eldest boy with family; eldest girl in service	Murray, William	Paton, Christian Mary		9 Coates Crescent, Edinburgh	Father died of cholera while driving his coach to Dumfries; widow and 5 children destitute; possessions seized for rent and family now in Manse of Refuge
4/1	1835-15 (Boy)	Jack, James	M	17 June 1828	01 May 1835	Jack, Henry	Dead		Carver and gilder		Mackenzie, Gianetti	Alive					Jack, James	Dead	Hairdresser	98 Princes Street	Mackenzie, Duncan	Dead	Gardener to Lord Seaforth	Brahan Castle	43 India Place		One brother and one sister	Finlay, G. L.	Somerville, John	Painter	24 Howe Street	Father killed at Lord Eldin’s sale of pictures
5/6	1830-04 (Boy)	Jewson, Augustus	M	19 November 1822	10 May 1830	Jewson, William	Dead	1827	Organist at an ‘Espicopal’ chapel at Berwick		Day, ?	Alive				3 Bernard Row, Stockbridge	Jewson, Solomon	Dead	worked in a Custom House		Day, Edmund	Dead		in England	with their mother at 3 Bernard Row, Stockbridge	St Cuthberts	one brother and one sister under 10 years of age	Rolland, Adam				The father sustained a most respectable character, an organist in Berwick when he died 3 years ago, leaving a wife & four children entirely destitute, her health being so infirm that she is totally unfit to make any personal exertions to sustain herself & children – she proposed to undertake the tuition of children, had her health permitted, but she is now made the ? of ? which have deprived her of the use of her limbs & ? life	Certificate of health signed by M Beilly 31 Queen Street and Clergyman James Martin
4/2	1832-01 (Girl)	Jewson, Frances Matilda	F	06 May 1825	14 May 1832	Jewson, William	Dead	1826	Organist	Berwick-upon-Tweed	Jewson, Frances	Alive					Jewson, Soloman	Dead	Custom House	Lyme Regis	Doig, Edmund	Dead	Gentleman	Great Yarmouth	4 St Bernard’s Row	St Cuthbert’s	one brother	Tytler, James				Mother is disabled and unable to support her children.	Certificate of birth	Frances Jewson m. Alexander F. Ashton of Brompton, esq, 11 April 1844 (St James’s Chronicle, 11-14 Apr. 1844) – same Frances?
4/1	1839-12 (Girl)	Jones, Mary Ann	F	19 March 1833	3 May 1839	Jones, John	Alive		Saddler or Leather merchant	Somewhere abroad; formerly London	Jones, Margaret	Alive					Jones, Richard	Alive	Merchant tailor	Edinburgh	Brassington, John	Dead	Dyer	London	2 Greenside Place	St Andrews	Richard (15 – groom and personal servant); Lionel (2); Elizabeth (20 – nursery governess); Jane (10); Matilda (8)	Ferguson, James	Gardner, Thomas		51 Frederick Street, Edinburgh	Father has abandoned the family.
5/7	1834-14 (Girl)	Kay, Catherine Cumming	F	01 June 1828	09 May 1834	Kay, James	Alive		Writer	19 Hercules St, Edinburgh	Kay or Fraser, Margaret	Dead					Kay, Thomas	Dead	Master boatmaker	Edinburgh	Fraser, John	Dead	Captain, 42d Regiment		19 Hercules St, Edinburgh – with her father	West Kirk	One sister under 10.	Grierson, William	Kay, Thomas	Overseer of Edinburgh Charity Workhouse		Father a widower with four children and unemployed; mother of the children had a pension as an officer’s widow, ‘it of course died with her which makes the family entirely destitute’.	Certificate of birth; Certificate of health	Hercules Street no longer exists-ran between St Leonard’s Hill and Dumbiedykes Road
4/4	1840-02 (Girl)	Kay, Margaret	F	28 October 1832	25 March 1840	Kay, John	Dead		Gun maker	Earl Grey Street	Kay or Stewart,	Alive					Kay, William	Alive	Clerk in General Register House for 14 years	West Church Poor House		Dead			Bristo Street	West Church	Euphemia (7 months)	Macbean, Aeneas	Miller, John	Plumber	4 Brown’s Place Vennel	Father has died leaving family destitute.
4/1	1838-08 (Girl)	Keddie, Janet	F	24 August 1831	14 May 1838	Keddie, William	Dead	23 Mar. 1833	Master baker	St Manance	Fulton or Keddie, Christian	Dead		03 Aug. 1833			Keddie, Robert	Dead	Manager of Grange Colliery	Fife	Fulton, James	Dead	Ship master	St Monance	With paternal grandmother at Elie	Elie, Fife	Wilhelmina (b. 25 Mar. 1833)	Bruce, Thomas	Keddie, James	Clerk to James Fergusson, WS		Parents dead and child living with 75-year-old grandmother who is dependant on her two sons one of whom – James – is the cautioner
4/1	1839-10 (Girl)	Kemp, Mary	F	4 October 1832	30 March 1839	Kemp, Robert	Dead		Mason	5 North James Street, Edinburgh	McLean, Joan	Alive			no occupation		Kemp, Robert	Dead	Mason	North Back of Canongate	McLean, Donald	Dead	Dentist	St Anne’s Street, Edinburgh	5 North James Street, Edinburgh – with mother	St Cuthbert’s	Robert (17 – apprentice house painter – earns 3s a week); Henry (8); Eliza (3)	Jardine, Henry, Sir	Kemp, John	Box Book Keeper at the Theatre Royal	8 Shakespeare Square, Edinburgh	Brother Robert supporting the family on 3s weekly – is an apprentice house painter in George Street; mother has no occupation; other siblings too young to work	Certificate of baptism
5/6	1836-31 (Boy)	King, William	M	17 March 1830	June? 1836	William King	Dead	6 May 1835	Bleacher	Arkleston, Paisley	Thomson, Catherine	Alive					King, John	Dead	Bleacher	Arkleston, Paisley	Thomson, ?	Alive		Greenock	The child at present resides with Neil Graham Cooper	in Paisley, in the Parish of Paisley, County of Renfrew	Margaret King, 10 (25 December 1825) who at present resides with Mrs King at Lonend, Paisley. John King, 8 (3rd January 1828) residing with Neil Graham Cooper in Paisley. Details of Siblings attested by Robert Rodger, Writer Paisley.	Patrick, William	McGilp, John		of Blackhill, Barony Parish, Glasgow	Mr William King, the father of the child, who was formerly in respectable circumstances, died on 6th May 1835 after a lingering illness, leaving his three children above mentioned wholly unprovided for. Their mother, who is a person of unsteady habits, after beaving towards the children in a most unnatural manner, lately abandoned them altogether, and the two boys are at present under the protection of their paternal Aunt, Mrs McGilp, who has been at the expence of boarding them with Neil Graham, a ? relation of their mothers, with whom they at present reside, being too young to be put to any business, and the girl has been taken in charge by Mrs King of Lonend Paisley, whose husband was a cousin? of the children’s father. No other relatives of the children have afforded them any assistance, & being too young to take care of themselves, & being wholly without any means of support except what they receive from the friends who have interested themselves in their ? as above mentioned, the boy now recommended to the Directors of the Institution may well be considered a proper object of charity, & worthy of their considerate attention – The truth of this statement is certified, from personal knowledge, by me at Paisley this fifteenth day of April 1836. Robert Rodger, Writer in Paisley	1. Medical certificate signed by John Torbet Surgeon RCSE 2. Extract from birth register of Abbey Parish of Paisley signed by Revd Blackie
4/1	1839-07 (Girl)	Kyle, Jane Anne	F	25 June 1832	17 April 1839	Kyle, James	Alive		Merchant	Inverness	Urquhart, Anne	Dead			Gentlewoman	Auldearn near Nairn	Kyle, William	Dead (d. 1805)	Shop keeper	Muthill, Fifeshire	Urquhart, John	Dead	Captain, 79th Regiment of Foot		Inverness with grandfather	Inverness	Four brothers and three sisters; John (19 – bookkeeper in Birbice); Katherine (17); Mary (15); Edward (13); Frederick (9); James (8); Joseph Cookworthy (nearly 7 – twin brother of the applicant)	Macbean, Aeneas	Barclay, William	Minister of the parish of Auldearn	Auldearn	Family bankrupt	Certificate of birth
4/1	1838-20 (Boy)	Kyle, Joseph Cookworthy	M	25 June 1832	7 April 1838	Kyle, James	Alive		Commerical agent	Inverness	Urquhart, Anne	Dead		19 Aug. 1832			Kyle, William	Dead	Shop keeper	Muthill, Fifeshire	Urquhart, John	Dead	Captain of 79th Regiment		Inverness	Inverness	John (b. 1 May 1820); Catherine McDonall (b. 4 Jul. 1823); Mary (b. 4 Oct. 1824); Edward Jameson (b. 17 May 1826); James (b. 9 Mar. 1828); Frederick (b. 16 May 1829); Jean Ann (twin to applicant – b. 25 June 1832)	Gordon, Joseph F.	Campbell, Bryce	Minister of Andersier	Andersier	Mother has died; father’s business has failed and he is currently unemployed
4/1	1839-08 (Boy)	Kyle, Joseph Cookworthy	M	25 June 1832	15 April 1839	Kyle, James	Alive		Merchant	Inverness	Urquhart, Anne	Dead			Gentlewoman	Auldearn near Nairn	Kyle, William	Dead	Shop keeper	Muthill, Fifeshire	Urquhart, John	Dead	Captain, 79th Regiment of Foot		Inverness with father	Inverness	Four brothers and three sisters; John (19 – bookkeeper in Birbice); Katherine (17); Mary (15); Edward (13); Frederick (9); James (8); Jane Anne (nearly 7 – twin brother of the applicant)	Gordon, Joseph F.	Clark, Alexander	Minister of Inverness		Family bankrupt	Certificate of birth
5/7	1833-28 (Boy)	Laidlaw, John	M	18 April 1827	13 May 1833	Laidlaw, William	Dead		Head gardener	Moredun	Crichton, Elizabeth	Dead					Laidlaw, Alexander	Dead	Porter to the Duke of Buccleugh		Crighton, James	Dead	Gardener	near Dalkeith	Liberton Kirk	Liberton	four siblings under the age of 10; five older siblings employed but unable to help	Cranston, Thomas	Anderson, David	98 George St, Edinburgh	Moredun	Both parents respectible in life; children left destitute.	Certificate of birth of all the children; Certificate of burial of grandfather and father; Certificate of birth and health; Testimonial from Rev. William Purdie; Testimonial from David Anderson
4/1	1835-10 (Boy)	Lamb, Peter	M	1 April 1828	1 April 1835	Lamb, William	Dead		Builder	East Linton	Aitken, Helen	Dead					Lamb, William	Dead	Wright	Tymminghame	Aitken, William	Dead	Farmer	Eaglescairnie Mains	Lives with his sister Isabella in the village of Linton	Prestonkirk, Haddington	Sister and one brother	Rutherford, Robert	Lamb, Peter	Merchant in Leith		Father died leaving debts.
4/2	1832-08_6th (Boy)	Lauder, George	M	28 May 1826	13 May 1832	Lauder, David Erskine	Alive		Silk mercer; clerk		Callanach, Elizaberth	Alive			Vegetable vendor		Lauder, J.	Dead	Minister	Dun, near Montrose	Callanach, John	?			Burnett’s Close, High Street	High Kirk	3 brothers and one sister	Morison, John				Father is ‘almost entirely blind & of late has the apperance of imbecility’; mother is supporting the family.	Certificate of birth; Certificate of health; Statement of father’s health
4/3	1836-12 (Girl)	Lauder, Jane	F	04 December 1829	15 May 1836	Lauder, John Majoribanks	Dead	June 1832	Searcher of Customs		Hervey or Lauder, Jane	Dead		June 1832							Hervey, Robert	Dead	Merchant	Glasgow	Glasgow		John M. (12); Robert (10 – admitted to JWI in 1833); James Morrison (8 – admitted to JWI in 1835); Alexander Francis (4)	Waddell, William	Glasgow, Alexander	Merchant	Blythswood Square, Glasgow	Child left an orphan when mother, father, and maternal grandfather all died of cholera within five days in June 1832. Currently looked after by aged maternal grandmother.	Certificate of birth and baptism.
4/3	1836-13 (Girl)	Lauder, Janet Walker	F	15 January 1830	April 1836	Lauder, Thomas	Dead	June 1834	Clerk in London and Edinburgh Shipping Office	St Andrews Street, Leith	Bennett or Lauder, Isabella Rose	Alive			Needlework		Lauder, Thomas	Dead	Tailor	Edinburgh	Bennett, Alexander	Dead	Wright	Leith	St Andrews Street, Leith	South Leith	Jane Souter (7); Robina Bennett (3); Isabella Walker (2)	Graham, Humphrey	Walker, David	Teacher	North Leith	Father died after an illness lasting nine months; mother unable to support family by needlework.	Certificate of baptism; Testimonial with 8 signatures, including James Spittal, Lord Provost	Recommender’s address: 14 Atholl Crescent
4/1	1835-18 (Boy)	Laurie, Charles	M	13 September 1828	14 May 1835	Laurie, Alexander	Dead		Whaler	Leith	White, Anne	Alive					Laurie, Jo.	Dead	Sailor	Leith	Weaver, Charles	Dead		East Wemyss	Citadel, Leith	North Leith	Three sisters under 10.	Wright, James	Waddell, William	Merchant		Father was employed by the Whale Shipping Company of Leith for 13 years and was engaged to go out the the Davis Straits as a harpooner in the William and Ann (Capt. Robert Liston) but died of an illness before he could take this up.	Testimonials (2); Certificate of age; Certificate of health
5/7	1834-27 (Boy)	Laurie, Charles	M	13 September 1828	31 March 1834	Laurie, Alexander	Dead		Seaman	Leith	Laurie or White, Ann	Alive				13 Couper St, North Leith	Laurie, John	Alive	Seaman	Queen St, South Leith	White, Charles	Dead	Seaman	East Wemyss	13 Couper St, North Leith – with his mother	North Leith	Three sisters, one older and two younter	Wright, James	Kirkland, Mathew	Minister of the Floating Chapel	Leith	Father has died leaving widow and 4 young children destitute. Was to go out as a harpooner but died a few days before the ship, William and Ann, sailed.
4/1	1835-03 (Boy)	Law, Henderson	M	08 October 1827	15 May 1835	Law, Alexander	Alive		Brewer	Late in Leith, now abroad	Law or Henderson, Marjory	Alive					Law, Robert	Dead	Master of the Navy		Henderson,Thomas	Dead	Merchant	Glasgow	Sheriff-brae, Leith	South Leith	One under 10; 6 above 10	Lamont, Alexander	Beadie. J. C.	Merchant in Leith		Father went to America in July 1834 leaving temporary provision for wife and then 8 children five of whom are still at home. The funds left are gone. Father contacted in March 1835 – unemployed and unable to send more funds.	Certificate of birth; Certificate of health; Testimonial of family circumstances
5/6	1830-02_8th (Boy)	Lawson, Thomas	F	April 1823 (born in England)	14 May 1830	Lawson, James			Servant of the Duke of Buccleugh; Schoolmaster (Worcester)	Dalkeith	Lawson, Johanna						Lawson, John				Haig, William		Baker? St Paul’s Workhouse? Canongate		with the teacher of Lady Glenorchy’s School, lodged in his house	West-Church’	sister at the new Orphan Hospital, younger brother in the Dalkieth Workhouse	Gibson Craig, James, Sir				To James Gibson Craig Esqr. The little boy we are anxious to recommend to you as a fit object for admission to the Hospital, is the son of James and Joanna Lawson. He was born in England in April 1823; & from this cause there would be some difficulty in procuring a certificate of his birth, the father (James Lawson) was a native of Dalkeith. In his youth he was employed by the Duke of Buccleugh & family, & afterwards became a schoolmaster in which capacity we are informed he was employed in England for several years; but, becoming insane, and consequently a burden to his family, they were removed to Edin’r by the overseers of Worcester. the father of James Lawson was named John; but we have been unable to ascertain any particulars concerning him. James Lawson is now confined in Bethlehem Hospital, Edin’r. The maternal Grandfather of the child was William Haig, a respectable baker in St Paul’s Work, Canongate. A sister of the little boy’s is at present in the new orphan hospital, & a younger brother is in the Dalkeith Workhouse. There are the principal particulars concerning the family, which have come to our knowledge. The child has been for nearly a year placed under the care of John Danshen?, teacher of Lady Glenorchy ‘s School, and lodged in his house. John D. gives a very good account of his conduct & abilities. John Danshen resides in the Parish of the West-Church. signed by Frances Erskine and Charlotte Erskine, Portobello, 12th April 1830	Letter certifying the health of Thomas Lawson, signed by Andrew Thomson MD and David Dickson. Letter of recommendation signed by Frances and Charlotte Erskine.
4/1	1838-12 (Boy)	Lumsden, Andrew	M	26 April 1831	14 April 1838	Lumsden, William	Dead	26 Feb. 1833	Bookbinder	Edinburgh	Lumsden, Agnes	Alive					Lumsden, Andrew	Alive	Huntsman at Mellerstain (retired)		Lumsden, William	Alive	Builder (retired)	8 Athol Place, Edinburgh	8 Athol Place, Edinburgh	St Cuthbert’s	Wilhelmina (b. 25 Mar. 1833 or 1 Apr. 1833)	Sands, Warren Hastings	[not signed]			Father died with debts; family destitute.
4/1	1837-02 (Boy)	MacBride, Alexander	M	28 August 1829	10 May 1837	MacBride, George	Dead		Wine and spirit merchant	Howe Street	Frew or MacBride, Isabella	Alive			Midwife and sicknurse	Bedford St, Stockbridge	MacBridge, Andrew	Dead	Farmer in Gallowayshire		Frew, Alexander	Dead	Manager of Mr Cadell’s chemical work	Grange, Linlithgowshire	Bedford St, St Bernard’s Parish, Stockbridge	St Bernard’s	Three brothers and one sister; John (13), George (11); Robert (6); Helen (9)	Cook, Walter	Robertson, John (relation of wife)	Merchant	35 Frederick St	Macbride’s business was not doing well at the time of his death; left widow with 5 children; now destitute despite wife’s qualifying as a midwife – has been unable to secure regular work.
5/6	1835-11 (Girl)	MacFarlane, Elizabeth	F	16 April 1830	27 April 1835	MacFarlane, James I.			Reverend	Abbey Church, Arbroath	Anderson, Elizabeth						MacFarlane, Alexander	Alive		near Paisley,in reduced circumstances	Anderson, John			Edinburgh in reduced circumstances	for the last two months with her maternal aunt in Kirkaldy, County of Fife		three brothers and one sister in all five children under ten years of age	Archibald Gibson W.S.	Anderson, James	Civil engineer	2 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh	The child for whom admission into the Institution is solicited is the daughter of the Rev’d James J. MacFarlane of the Abbey Church Arbroath whose conduct has of late been such as to make it very probable he will be deposed from his church. His poor wife, owing to circumstances of the most painful kind, has found it absolutely necessary to quit his house along with their five children, the oldest under ten years of age and the youngest an infant at the breast; and as her husband’s stipend has been long since forestalled by creditors, she has neither hope nor chance of even the slightest assistance from him to maintain or rear and educate her children.	1. Extract from Arbroath Parish Register 2 Certificate from Mr Traill, Surgeon, Arbroath 3 Certificate from Dr Poole Edinburgh 4. Letter from the Rev’d Stevenson, Arbroath to support the application
5/7	1834-13 (Girl)	MacFarlane, Elizabeth	F	25 March 1828	09 May 1834	Macfarlane, Peter	Dead		Musical instrument maker		Thompson, Helen	Alive			Housekeeper, formerly; ‘labour of her hands’	199 Fleshmarket Close, Edinburgh	Macfarlane, Walter	Dead			Thompson, James	Dead			199 Fleshmarket Close, Edinburgh – with her mother		Three siblings – one older, two younger – youngest 9 months old	Renton, John	Sandport, Erskine Douglas	Advocate	Heriot Row, Edinburgh	Father suffered from poor health and died in poverty leaving widow and four young children. Mother in poor health and ‘worn out’ in trying to provide for the children.	Notice addressed to John Renton stating that Elizabeth Macfarlane has not been received into the Institution dated 27 June 1834.
5/6	1836-17 (Girl)	Macgregor, Donald	M	18 July 1829	11 May 1836	Macgregor, Benjamin	Dead		Sergeant in his Majesty’s Service, and latterly assistant distiler at the Poultney, Town of Wick	Wick	Swanson, Rachel	Alive			Dressmaker		M’Gregor, Donald		Respectable farmer	Parish of Latheron, Caithness, and lately in the parish of Wick, Caithness	Swanson, John		Clothier and merchant, tailor in the parish	Thurso, Caithness	with his mother in Wick		Rachel – under 12, Benjamin – under 9, John – under 5, James – under 3, Elizabeth 3 months	Grierson, William	McGregor, James	Watch and clock maker	29 West Register Street (ho. 15 James Square)	None of the children have any occupation and it will be some time before any of them will be at the age of going to any business but the oldest girl whose time is entirely taken up on assisting her infirm mother in the parental care of her young helpless and destitute family. Wick 5th April 1836. There does not appear to be anything necessary to add to what is stated above in order to show that the child is destitute and a proper object of the charity. ? there is and ? her, no ? with respect to the destitute state of the family which is very great. It should be born in mind, tho, that the father had served his country, and was a very ? industrious and well disposed man, and has gained the respect of all who know him. The reception of the child into the charity would give the highest satisfaction to all the people? in this place, who take a warm interest in a family so suddenly reduced from a state of comfort and independence to distress and extreme poverty. signed by Robert ? Minister of Wick, William ? Provost of Wick, Alex Fraser – Bailie,	Certificate of Health signed by William Jolly, extract from Session Clerk and certificate signed by the parish minister of Wick and others stated, Certificate from Wm. Jolly Surgeon.
5/6	1836-03 (Boy)	Mackenzie, James John Randal	M	1 October 1828	11 May 1836	Mackenzie, Donald	Alive		Hotel Keeper	1 Castle Street	Leslie, Janet	Alive					Mckenzie, John	Dead	Farmer	Lairg, Sutherlandshire	Leslie, Hugh	Dead	Procurator Fiscal for the County of Sutherland	Sutherland	1 Castle Street		three brothers and four sisters all under 17, and four of them under 10, all unemployed’	Davidson, James G.	Galbraith, Colin		2 Melville Street	We being personally known to Donald Mackenzie & his wife & family and to the circumstances in which they are unfortunately placed attest that they do not posess the means (?) to educate & maintain their children and concede that it would be accepted of local charity for the directors to take the child above named into the institution. William Mackenzie WS ‘ ‘It is within my knowledge that the before mentioned Donald Mackenzie has for some years past been considerably behind in his rent to his landlord Lord Meadowbank, and that as agent for his Lordship I have been under the necessity of working to legal proceedings for securing the rent, and that he is at present under sequestration and considerably(resolved?) Thomson Paul’	Certificate of health signed by Dr Bell states that the applicant is in good health, free from bodily defect, mental imbecility or contagious distemper.	Inventory of documents mentioned in the application; Certificate of birth, Recommendation by Alex Wilson. Signed by Donald Mackenzie.
4/2	1832-11 (Boy)	Maclean, George	M	04 August 1825	30 May 1832	Maclean, John	Dead		Fishing tackle maker	Canongate, Edinburgh	Maclean, Isabella	Alive					Maclean, John	Dead	Fishing tackle maker	Edinburgh	Mackintosh, Lachlan	Dead	Merchant	Inverness	Stockbridge	West Church	Brother John is already at Watson’s	Hochkiss, Richard				Father has died leaving family destitute	Certificate of birth
4/1	1837-03 (Boy)	MacLeod, Angus	M	3 September 1829	11 May 1837	MacLeod, Angus	Dead	7 Oct. 1833	Adjutant of the Ross-shire militia		MacLeod, Catherine	Alive					MacLeod, Hector	Dead	Tenant		MacLeod, Alexander	Dead	Lieutenant in the 6th Veteran Battalion		Dingwall		Half-sister, Justina (31) in Toronto; half-sister, Jane (28) in Glasgow; brother german, Charles (21) in Niagra; sister german, Barbara (19) in Dingwall; sister german, Alexandrina (17) in Dingwall; sister german, Mary (14) in Dingwall; brother german Robert Bruce AEneas Macleod (12); brother german Alexander Mackenzie (10) in JW Institution already	Mackenzie, Richard; Gibson Craig, James, Sir	Mackenzie, John Hay	Esquire of Cromertre	Tarbat House	Family destitute because of father’s death; has been reliant on charity.
4/1	1838-09 (Boy)	Macleod, Charles	M	12 March 1831	April 1838	McLeod, Harry	Dead		Writer	Perth	McLeod or Ewart, Catherine	Alive			Lodgings	8 Marshall Pl., Perth	McLeod, Hugh	Dead	Collector of customs	Perth	Ewart, David	Dead	House steward to the late earl of Hopetoun		With mother at 8 Marshall Place, Perth	West Church of Perth	Henry (22 – at sea last heard of going to Bombay); Hugh (17 – at sea last heard of going to Constantinople); David – 15 – apprentice to Hunter & Conning writers in Perth); James (13 – at school in Perth); Alexander (10 – at JWI); Helen (19); Catherine (11 – at school); Christina (8 – at JWI)	Moncrieff, Robert Hope; Young, Alexander	Moncrieff, Robert Hope; Mackenzie (?); Grieg, William	Writers	Perth	Mother relies on Perth Widows’ Fund; trying to support large family
4/2	1832-04_8th (Boy)	Main, John Campbell	M	22 December 1824	14 March 1832	Main, William	Dead		Tailor	Bervie, Arbuthnot	Sutherland, Margaret	Alive					Main, John	Dead			Sutherland, Alexander	Dead			8 Wellington Street	St Cuthbert’s	four; none under 10 years of age	Campbell, John				Father died leaving family destitute – 5 children at the time of his death, now 3.	Certificate of birth; Certificate of health; Testimonials (2)
5/6	1830-09 (Boy)	Malcolm, Henry George William	M	3 July 1822	15 May 1830	Taylor, William	Dead		Captain, Ceylon Regiment		Blackie, Margaret	Alive					Malcolm, John		Schoolmaster	Madderty Parish, Strathearn, Perthshire	Blackie, Jasper		Carpenter	Arniston	at Braidwood Bank, Arniston	Parish of Temple	three brother and three sisters [one brother and two sisters still with parents]	Hope, James, junior		WS		The father died suddenly leaving his wife and four sons and three daughters totally destitute and the Government allowance of £50 a year is all that the widow has for the support of herself and two sons and two daughters still in family with her.	Health certificate signed by Mr James Milne Surgeon and the Rev’d James Goldie Minister of Temple Parish. Letter of Recommendation from James McInnes, Society of Solicitors in the Supreme Court of Scotland, 10 George Square – possibly adressed to a Miss Murray, 135 George Street
5/6	1836-07 (Boy)	Mann, David	M	9 November 1828 (Dundee)	3 March 1836	Mann, David	Dead	17 Aug. 1835	Engineer	32 St Leonards Street	Smith, Marjory	Alive				23 St Leonard’s Street, Edinburgh	Mann, James	Dead			Frederick Smith	Dead			with his mother at 23 St Leonards Street, Edinburgh	St Cuthbert’s	2 sisters, Jane 10 years and seven months, Rachel 5 years	MacKenzie, William	Mann, Marjory	Mother of applicant	23 St Leonards Street	The father of the child. The circumstances of the late David Mann were of a peculiarly distressing nature he having been totally unable to work for above two years prior to his death by a severe inward complaint which reduced him to a state of the greatest weakness and debility, and was thereby rendered quite unable to earn any thing for the support of his wife and family. Since that period, the childs mother has been struggling hard to maintain herself & fatherless children by keeping a small shop, and as she feels extremely anxious about the education of her only son but in her circumstances unable to provide the means for doing so, renders this application to the Board of Directors of John Watsons Institiution the more urgent, and it is humbly presumed his case will fall under the description of a destitute child. Robert Inglis Jr. 95 Princes Street	Certificate of health signed by Alexander Miller (Royal College of Surgeons), attesting to the pupils’ good health. A note to confirm the receipt of the childs birth certificate from Alexander Keay, keeper of Parish Registers, received by D. Craig. List of signatures of recommenders – J. Leonard 28 March 1836, Adam Kay, Alex Hay, Carlyle Bell, Borthwick, Rev Scott Moncrieff (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/112817344/colin_william-scott-moncrieff), Thomas Mansfield.
5/6	1836-32 (Boy)	Marr, Hugh	M	17 September 1830	30 March 1836	Marr, John	Dead	5 May 1833	Tailor and Clothier	New Street, Canongate, Edinburgh	Sinclair, Jane	Dead		30 Apr. 1833		37 New Street, Canongate	Marr, John	74	formerly a farmer	Cranstoun	Sinclair, Hugh	72	formerly a shepherd	White Kirk Parish	the child resides at present in No. 37 New Street Canongate Parish Ednr. With Thomas Marr, Porter to the Bank of Scotland, his Uncle.	Canongate	John Marr, 7 (6 August 1818) Thomas Marr, 3 (28 April 1833), Jane Marr, 12 (2 December 1823) – all too young for an occupation	Irving, John	Marr, Thomas	WS	No. 37 New Street Canongate Parish Ednr	The father and mother left no money whatever. All the relations of the child both on the fathers and mothers side have large families of their own, and are unable to maintain, cloath and educate the four orphan children.	1.Certificate of health signed by James Snodgrass, Surgeon 2 Certificate of birth of Hugh Marr. 3.Certificate of burial of John Marr. 4.Certificate of birth for John Marr. 5.Certificate of birth for Thomas Marr. 6.Certificate of birth for Jane Marr.
4/1	1838-11 (Girl)	Marshall, Euphemia	F	1 November 1831	14 May 1838	Marshall, Charles	Alive		Victual dealer	Dean Street	Speeden, Isabella	Dead					Marshall, John	Alive	Farmer	West Church Parish	Speeden, William	Alive	Coach wright	Leith Wynd	With father, Dean Street, Stockbridge		Charles (9); Helen (18); Isabella (12); Margaret (4)	Robertson, William	Abercrombie, John	Physician	Edinburgh	Mother has died; father’s business has failed and he is currently unemployed
5/6	1836/39	Masson, Adam	M	28 March 1831	March 1836	Masson, Andrew	Dead	2 Feb. 1835	Artist	219 High Street Edinburgh	Cameron, Elizabeth	Alive					Masson, Andrew	Dead	Teacher of Drawing	Edinburgh	Cameron, Allan	Dead	Engraver	Edinburgh	with his mother	Kirkliston, County of Linlithgow	David Masson, 7 years, residing with his mother	Gordon, James Farquhar	Cameron, Alexander	Writer	38 Castle Street	Andrew Masson Artist after a long continuance of bad health died on the 2d of February 1835, aged 29, leaving a widow and three children, the eldest six years of age, the second four years, and the youngest (since dead) eight months. Mrs. Masson since her husband’s death has made every exertion in her power to procure the means of support for herself and children by teaching music and other branches of female education but has been quite unsuccessful in procuring pupills – a few days ago she was appointed teacher of a female school at Kirkliston with a very small salary, which with the utmost economy is quite inadequate to support herself & maintain and educate her children in a suitable manner. Her eldest child is a boy of vey delicate constitutuon and must remain a constant charge of his mother.	Certificate of health signed by J.A. Robertson M.D. 1. Extract from register of baptism. 2. Testimonial by the Rev. Mr Alison. 3. Ditto by the Rev. Mr. Terrot. 4. ditto by Mr Marshall. 5. ditto by Mr Hutcheson. 6. ditto by the Rev. Mr Patton. 7. ditto by G. Comb/e esqr. 8. ditto by the late Provost Henderson 9. ditto by Miss Hunter. 10. ditto by Robert Paton Esqr. W.S.	Alexander Cameron is a Writer in 1836, but becomes a W.S. in 1838, as part of Cameron and Ogilvy WS, 38 Castle Street
4/1	1835-16 (Boy)	Mather, Andrew William	M	26 June 1828	01 May 1835	Mather, Thomas	Dead		Factor to the Lord Chief Commissioner		Mather, Sarah Maria	Alive					Mather, Robert	Dead		Ingram Hill, Northumberland	Eastly, James	Dead		London	Roystnand stage, Portobello , Edinburgh		Two siblings under 10.	Aytoun, Roger	Adam, William, of Blair Adam	Advocate, judge, Commissioner of the Jury Court			Extract from baptismal record; Certificate of health of child with note of mother’s delicate health
4/5	1830-06 (Girl)	McComish, Jane	F	10 June 1822	15 May 1830	Macomish, Patrick	Alive		Clerk – served apprenticeship as a writer in Perth; clerk to Mr Robert Dick; recently clerk to Mr McCormick, advocate		Arrot, Eliza	Alive			Needlework		Macomish, John	Alive	Merchant	Perth	Arrot, David	Alive	Stocking manufacturer	Perth	11 West Richmond Street, Edinburgh		One brother under 10 years; six children in all; one brother, Patrick, already at JWI.	Drummond, Francis Walker				Family being maintained by mother’s needlework and charity. Father ‘unable to assist by reason of a nervous affliction from irregular habits…he is grevious burdon on the unfortunate wife’.	Certificate of birth; Certificate of health; letter from James Hope, Jr requesting that the application be considered although it’s a week later than it should have been.	One of the children being looked after by Miss Smith, dressmaker in Leith – the mother’s employer
4/1	1835-04 (Boy)	McDonald, Alexander	M	1 November 1827	15 May 1835	McDonald, Alexander	Dead		Excise Officer	Edinburgh	McDonald, Johanna	Alive					McDonald, John	Dead	Manufacturer	Stennismuir near Falkirk	Morrison, John	Dead	Tacksman	Isle of Harris	5 Parkside St	St Cuthbert’s	One sister under 10 (family of 6 children ‘none of whom is able to do anything for their own support’)	Young, Alexander	Adam, James	WS		Mother has to maintain family of 6 children.
5/6	1836-08 (Boy)	McDonald, Alexander	M	November 1828	15 March 1836	McDonald, Alexander	Dead		Excise Officer	formerly in Stornoway	Morrison, Johanna	Alive				Edinburgh	McDonald, John			from Monyer? Falkirk’	Morrison, John		Tacksman	Shader in Lewis	with his mother, St Cuthberts Parish, County of Edinburgh	St Cuthbert’s	John McDonald ?, Murdoch McDonald residing with his mother, Mary McDonald/Smith widow of William Smith late Excise Officer Belfast? (has no pension or allowance & lives with her mother, Margaret McDonald wife of James Allan Excise Officer Ireland, & Johanna resides with her mother.	Monypenny, Alexander	Robertson, James	Collector of Customs at Stornaway	now residing at Viewforth Bruntsfield Links Edinburgh	The mother has no means of bringing up her family, but the allowance to Excise Officers widows of £24 yearly.	Certificate of health attesting to the pupil being in good health signed by Richard Huie Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh (admitted 11th November 1822) Inventory of documents herewith produced: 1. certificate by Murdoch Morrison residing at ? as to the age of Alex McDonald, 2. D by D. Mackinlay 4 Torphichen Street as C.D.
4/5	1830-01 (Girl)	McDonald, Janet	F	10 July 1822	1 May 1830	McDonald, Robert	Alive		Brass founder	Edinburgh		Dead		Jan. 1828											87 Campbell’s Close	Canongate	Two brothers above 10 at school	Tod, John				Mother has died leaving three children; father is ‘a labouring Man with a Small Wage’ and also supporting his aged mother.	Certificate of birth; Testimonial	Note: witnessed by Walter Buchanan, minister of Canongate Kirk
4/2	1832-05_7th (Boy)	McGregor, John	M	03 November 1825	18 April 1832	McGregor, John	Dead		Writer; formerly clerk to Henry Cockburn	Edinburgh	Dods, Eliza	Dead					McGregor, Hugh	Dead	Wine and spirit merchant	Edinburgh	Dods, George	Dead	Farmer	Cocklaw, East Lothian	Murray’s Buildings, near Grange Toll	St Cuthbert’s	five above the age of 10 aged 10 to 17	Napier, Macvey				Both parents dead; oldest son heir; living off rent drawns from a ‘parcel of Old houses in the old town’	Certificate of entry in family bible; Certificate of health; Recommendation letter from Henry Cockburn	Cockburn letter is signed and bears his seal; applicant has a duplicate application with different sponsor (1832-08_7th (Boy))
4/2	1832-08_7th (Boy)	McGregor, John	M	03 November 1825	14 May 1832	McGregor, John	Dead		Writer; formerly clerk to Henry Cockburn	Edinburgh	Dods, Eliza	Dead					McGregor, Hugh	Dead	Wine and spirit merchant	Edinburgh	Dods, George	Dead	Farmer	Cocklaw, East Lothian	Murray’s Buildings, near Grange Toll	St Cuthbert’s	five above the age of 10 aged 10 to 17	Hope, James				Both parents dead; children relying on inhertance of rent on some ‘old houses in the Old Town…in very bad repair’	Certificate of health
5/7	1833-15 (Boy)	McGregor, John	M	25 November 1825	25 April 1833	McGregor, John	Dead		SSC		Dods, Eliza	Dead					McGregor, Hugh	Dead	Wine merchant	Edinburgh	Dods, George	Dead	Farmer	East Lothian	14 Clerk St, Edinburgh – with the brothers and sisters	St Cuthbert’s	Five siblings, none under 10.	Walker, William	Adams, John; Dods, Peter	SSC; Farmer	48 Fredrick St, Edinburgh; Granton	Father died leaving 6 children unprovided for; eldest child ‘takes charge of the family’; second eldest is apprentice to a writer; others ‘attending to their educations’; ‘the boy for whom this application is made is very clever and it is much desired to be wished he should receive a good education’.	Certificate of health; Testimonial from schoolmaster; Certificate of birth; Testimonial from JC Cockburn
4/1	1839-14 (Boy)	McLauchlan, Andrew	M	19 March 1833	26 April 1839	McLauchlan, George	Dead		Tailor	Edinburgh	Morrison, Christian Stevenson	Dead					McLauchlan, George	Dead	Merchant tailor	Edinburgh	Morrison, Andrew	Dead	Farmer	Newby, Peebleshire	With Mary Morrison, maternal aunt at 24 Clerk Street, Edinburgh		Two half-sisters, Jean and Margaret (10 and 8) living with their maternal aunt, Mrs White, milliner, 16 Clerk Street, Edinburgh	Wright, James	Grieve, Walter	Agent	1 Archibald Place, Edinburgh	Destitute orphan
4/1	1839-02 (Girl)	McLean, Jean Fowles	F	13 October 1831	29 April 1839	McLean, George	Alive		Formerly land steward at Dalmeny Park	Grantsmuir	Malcolm, Helen	Alive					McLean, Alexander	Alive	[transcription needed]	Dysart	Malcolm, Duncan	Dead	Merchant	Edinburgh	Grant’s Muir with parents	Dysart	Alexander (b. 9 May 1833); Helen Mary (15 June 1824); Janet (5 Sept. 1825); Georgina (24 Dec. 1828); Isabella (18 May 1836)	Ferrier, Walter	Thomson, William	Merchant	Leith	Father afflicted with palsy and unable to work; family with six children; relying on support from paternal grandfather who is elderly and also supporting a widowed daughter with three children
5/6	1836-38 (Boy)	McLeod, Charles	M	12 March 1831	May 1836	McLeod, Harry	Dead		Writer	Perth	Ewart, Catherine	Alive					McLeod, Hugh			Perth	David Ewart			Perth	with his mother	Perth	Henry, at sea, aged 21. John McLeod, 19, apprentice to . Hugh, 15, apprentice to Mr Richardson, goldsmith Perth. David, aged 13, at school. James, aged 11, at school. Alexander, aged 8, at John Watsons Hospital Edinburgh. Helen, ?, residing with her mother. Catherine, aged 9, residing with her mother. Christina Ann, aged 7, in Watsons Hospital or Institution, Edinburgh	Aytoun, Roger	Duncan, Thomas; Conning, John	Writers	Perth	The late John McLeod was a writer in Perth, in excellent practiced and highly respected by ? ? Practibleness – from assistance to his friends, and by having become ? For various ? ? Became unfortunate in his circumstances, and died on 29 December 1833. Wholly bankrupt, having his widow and large family ? destitiute. some of his friends assisted the widow in purchasing as much ? as to ? her to let a room or two, and on that she has ? her husbands death, ? attempting to support her family, and educate them as far as in her power – she was so fortunate as to put two of her children into Watsons Institution, some time ago, and the uses? ? ? granted on that occasion, ? husbands respectably, by Lord Medwyn, Sheriff of the County of Perth.	Certificate of health signed by James Hosack M.D. Letter certifying birth and baptism of Charles McLeod signed by John Forbes Session Clerk (Parish of Kinnoul Perthshire)
5/6	1835-05 (Girl)	McMinn, May	F	3 February 1828	May 1835	McMinn, John	Alive				McMinn, May (Thomson)	Alive				47 Great King Street, Edinburgh	McMinn, John	Alive			Thomson, William	Dead			with her mother at 47 Great King Street, St Stephen ? Edinburgh		5 siblings above the age of 10	Davidson, James G.; Nairne, James	Baird, Richard		26 Haddington Place, Edinburgh	Mrs McMinn was deserted by her husband when the child was 9 months old and has never received any thing from him for the support of the family. Her only support now is by letting lodgings and on account of a large family of children ? ? of ? ? the lawful mother she is but able to support & educate she is not able to support the child. She does not know where her husband is not having heard of him ? ? her No. 1828	Certificate of age [signed William Gray, Daniel McGregor] Certificate of health signed by John Thatcher M.D. Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians
5/7	1834-11 (Girl)	McNab, Charlesina Macfarlane	F	12 November 1827	13 May 1834	McNab, Alexander	Dead	1 Aug. 1832	Clerk to McNeil and Sutherland, Plumbers	Glasgow	Macfarlane, Margaret	Alive				33 Bridge St, Tradeston, Glasgow	McNab, John	Dead	Farmer	Ardnamurchan	Macfarlane, Patrick	Dead	Commision agent and Gaelic translater	Glasgow	33 Bridge St, Tradston, Glasgow – with mother	Govan	Two brothers and a sister under 10.	Bruce, Thomas	Moore, James	SSC	20 Drummond Place, Edinburgh	Father has died leaving widow and 6 children destitute.	Testimonial from Principal Macfarlane; Certificate of birth
4/2	1832-03_6th (Boy)	Miller, James	M	2 August 1826	16 April 1832	Miller, James	Dead	10 Oct. 1828			Gilchrist or Miller, Janet	Alive			Sick nurse		Miller, James	Dead	Schoolmaster		Gilchrist, John	Dead	Miller	Woodhaugh Mill	Spences Land, Thornbank	St Cuthbert’s	three sisters older than 10 years	Mackenzie, William				Father has died leaving family destitute. Mother’s income from being a sick nurse is ‘fluxuating and uncertain’.	Certificate of birth; Certificate of health; Testimonial from Elizabeth Mackenzie (mother tended to her husband in his final illness
5/7	1833-11 (Girl)	Mitchell, Charlotte	F	11 March 1826	08 May 1833	Mitchell, Alexander	Dead		Royal Artillary Pensioner	North Leith	Kinnear, Janet	Alive			Formerly a servant – now in delicate health	Industry Lane, North Leith	Kinnear, Robert	Dead	Cutler	Castlehill, Edinburgh	Gray, Robert	Dead	Weaver	Edinburgh	Industry Lane, North Leith – with her mother	North Leith	One brother, Alexander	Arnott, James	Kinnear, William; Macdonald, James	Pattern painter; Shawl manufacturer, South Bridge, Edinburgh	North Richmond St, Edinburgh	Father died about two years ago, mother formerly in service but now in delicate health.	Certificate of birth; certificate of health
4/1	1837-08 (Girl)	Moffat, Margaret	F	11 September 1830	11 May 1837	Moffat, John	Dead		Clothier	Paisley	Wright, Agnes	Alive					Moffat, John	Dead		Dumfrieshire	Wright, John	Dead			9 Cross, Paisley	Middle Parish (Paisley)	Three sisters – Isabella (9), Agnes (3), Mary (14 months)	Campbell, Archibald (?)	Moffat, William	Teacher of mathematics	30 James Square	Father died leaving wife and four daughters unprovided for.
5/6	1836-09 (Girl)	Morison, Charlotte Helen	F	15 July 1829	12 April 1836	Morison, Alexander	Dead	Nov. 1835	Master Builder	Meadow Place, Edinburgh	Braidwood, Margaret	Dead		some years ago’			Alexander |Morison		Master Tailor	Loudoun, Morayshire	Braidwood, James		Carpenter	Leith	Meadow Place, Edinburgh, with Janet Morison sister of her father.	St Cuthberts, Edinburgh	one sister named Anne Morison, 5 years in May 1836	Douglas, Alexander	Home, William	WS	Edinburgh	The girl in whose behalf the application is made is an orphan, her father died in November last (1835) and altho’ a respectable builder, even till the period of his death employed in that way, yet owing a heavy ? on contracts undertaken by him at one period, and also to the appreciation in the value of houses built by him, he died in a state of insolvency; and his two orphan children were therefore left in a state of entire destitution, any relatives they have are not in a situation to maintain the children; and they have been recommended to the directors by a number of respectable individuals, whose certificate stating the circumstances of the case is now produced and referred to.	Certificate of good health March 1836 signed by John Laurie M.D. and David ? Minister and a second certificate of good health from March1837 signed by Peter Fairbairn M.D. 53 George Square. Certificate of Baptism at No.5 Georges Square Certified statement recommending the child to the school signed by David Runciman Minister, Edmund Logan W.S., Thomas Small, Thomas Kyd, Thomas Anderson, George Warrender of Bruntsfield House, William Home W.S. William Steele, John Patten, Duncan Stevenson printer to the University of Edinburgh, Rev. R.B. Thomson Mussel?, Patrick Clason, James Miller SSC, David? Kinnaird, John Sanderson Meadow Lodge, George Smith Architect. Letter of recommendation from William Home W.S. 25 Royal Crescent, 28th March 1837 also signed by John Patten.	Two applications were made for this child, in 1836 and 1837. In William Home’s letter of recommendation he says that “it will be as well not to mention that applications have been made for admission to both hospitals”
5/7	1834-02 (Boy)	Napier, William Maxwell	M	25 November 1827	14 May 1834	Napier, William Maxwell	Dead		Teacher of Music; King’s Trumpeter		Dewar, Charlotte	Alive				Stockbridge	Napier, James	Dead	King’s Trumpeter; Musician		Dewar, John	Dead	Leader of Nathaniel Gow’s band		Stockbridge – with his mother	St Cuthbert’s	No siblings	Ferrier, John	Wilson, Robert Sym	Secretary to the Royal Bank of Scotland	Edinburgh	Father killed while serving as King’s Trumpeter with Circuit Court near Stirling; widow left destitute	Certificate of health; Testimonial from Lord Meadowbank; Testimonial from Sir John Hope; Certificate of birth
4/1	1839-19 (Girl)	Neilson, Margaret	F	02 November 1833	2 May 1839	Neilson, Andrew	Dead	24 Apr. 1838	Shoemaker	13 St James’s Street, Edinburgh	Neilson, Margaret	Alive			Lodgings	5 Thomson’s Close Abbey	Neilson, William	Alive	Tailor	Bogside, near Haddington	Kennedy, Alexander	Dead		Tolbooth Wynd, Edinburgh	5 Thomson’s Close Abbey – with mother	Canongate	Janet (7);Jean (4); William (2)	Ferrier, John	Nielson, David	Grocer	Canongate	Father died suddenly of a brain fever; widow unsuccessful at lodgings letting business
4/1	1838-03 (Boy)	Nicolson, Alexander	M	3 November 1830	25 April 1838	Nicolson, Nicol	Alive		Shipmaster	Stornoway	Mackenzie, Jane	Dead					Nicolson, ?	Dead			Mackenzie, John	Alive	No occupation		With father, Stornoway	Stornoway	John (12); Mathilda (4); Mary (2)	Mackenzie, Thomas	Macrae, John	Minister of Cross	by Stornoway	Mother dead; father bankrupt
4/1	1837-15 (Girl)	Noble, Laura Fraser	F	31 August 1831	10 April 1837	Noble, Andrew	Alive		Goldsmith	92 North Back, Canongate	Craig, Mary	Alive				92 North Back, Canongate	Noble, John	Dead	Cooper	Arthur Street, died in 1825	Craig, Alexander	Dead	Jappener, died in Portugal in 1813		92 North Back, Canongate	South Leith	One sister – Eleanora (15)	Horne, D.	Horne, Donald	WS		Father is unable to perform his profession due to a disease in his joints.
5/6	1830/1	Ogilvie, Mary (7th Year)	F	9 April 1824	May 1830	Ogilvie, Sir William (claims the title of Earl of Findlater)	Dead				Hughs, Catharine (married again and deserted family)	Alive									Hughs, Alexander		Manufacturer	? – West Church Parish			two girls already in the Hospital, one one boy who is a charitable ?? In Banff	Robertson, William				Her father died five years ago, her mother married again & entirely deserted her family, who are left entirely destitute. This child has been kept by an aunt of her mothers, a widow in very narrow circumstances. The above facts are known to one John Abercrombie	Certificate of health signed by John Abercrombie MD, Certificate of birth (7th April!) St Cuthberts, signed by session clerk, John Adams.
4/1	1837-21 (Boy)	Ogilvie, Walter	M	5 May 1831	26 April 1837	Ogilvie, William	Dead	Oct. 1835	Builder	9 Gardener’s Crescent	Merchant, Jean	Alive					Ogilvie, Walter	Dead	Land steward to Mr. Boag, Newton Mains		Merchant, Alexander	Dead	Examiners Excise Office		7 St Anthony’s Place		One brother, Willm (8); Two sisters, Mary (15), Wilhelmina (14)	MacKlinsie, Thomas (?)	Turnbull, Hugh	Baker and confectioner	1 Bread St	Father was respectable builider who went bankrupt before his death; family left desititute; has been receivig charity from church.	Certificate of age
5/6	1836-10 (Boy)	Ogilvie, William	M	7 February 1829	20 February 1836	Ogilvie, William	Dead	1835 aged 62	Builder (Mason crossed out)	9 Gardners Crescent near Port Hopetoun	Merchant, Jean	Alive				9 Gardners Crescent	Ogilvie, Walter/Thomas	Dead	Steward to the Bogue Farmer (Adam Bogue) at Stenton Mains near Haddington	at Stenton Mains near Haddington	Merchant, Alexander	Dead	Permit Examiner in the Excise Office Edinburgh		with his mother at 9 Gardners Crescent	West Church, County of Edinburgh	One brother (Walter) 4 years old May 1835, two sisters the eldest (Mary Merchant) fourteen and the other (Janet) thirteen years. Also Wilhelmina Boyne Ogilvie (1826–1893) and William Ogilvie (1829–)	Burns, Thomas	Clarkson, William	Builder	13 India Street, Edinburgh	William Ogilvie the applicants father was for a number years in a respectable way of business but in the year 1826 in consequence of cautionary was reduced in circumstances and ? that ? till his death which was in Ocb 1835 had a great deal to do to support his family, and has left a widow and four children without any means to support them. Consider the children a fitting object of the Charity. William Clarkson, 13 India Street 22 Feby 1836, David Dickson minister of St Cuthbert’s Edinr.	Certificate of Health testifying to the good health of the applicant signed by William Menzies Simpson Surgeon and Druggist (8 Spence’s Place) and David Dickson Minister of St Cuthbert’s Certificate of birth registration showing baptism by the Rev. David Maw at the United Associate Session Congregation in Gardners Crescent. signed by Jogn Adams Session Clerk and David Dickson Minister. 10 letters of recommendation and/or certification 1. Letter testifying to good character and circumstances of the family from James Kirkwood Minister, Thomas Millions 23 Gardners Crescent Wood Merchant, Robert Morton 7 Gardners Crescent, John K. Smith, Builder 6 Gardner’s Crescent, James Duncan 14 Gardners Crescent, Robert Wilson 13 Gardners Crescent 2. letter testifying to the circumstances and good standing of the family from former neighbour James Donald 8 Downe Place. 3. Letter testifying to the good character and circumstances of the family from George Allan in Joppa 4. Letter testifying to the good character and circumstances of the family from William Arthur, Road Contractor, Stockbridge. 5. letter testifying to the circumstances and good standing of the family from Thomas Thom, Port Hamilton 6. letter testifying to the circumstances and good standing of the family from Henry Raeburn (son of) at 17 St Bernards Crescent. 7. letter testifying to the circumstances and good standing of the family from Thomas Cleghorn 10 South St Andrew Street, of Thos. & Co Seed Merchants occupying cottage in East Princes Street Gardens. 8. Certificate from Kirk Session, frpm members of the United Associate Session Congregation in Gardners Crescent testifying to the family’s circumstances and making recommendation to the school. signed by A. Blackie, WIlliam Forrest and Walter Chisholm. 10. letter testifying to the circumstances and good standing of the family from James Charles Coke, neighbour at 2 Gardners Crescent.	Letter from Henry Raeburns’s son
4/1	1835-21 (Boy)	Poole, Charles	M	4 December 1828	10 April 1835	Poole, John	Alive		Employed in Mr Haig’s Distillery 8 or 9 months a year; rest of time tries to find work as a day labourer		Catternach, Jane	Alive					Poole, John	Dead			Catternack, Alexander	Dead			3 North James Street	St Cuthbert’s	3 brothers and 3 sisters under 10 (eleven children in all)	Wright, Thomas Guthrie	Poole, John (father)			Child is one of a family of 11 children; father was well off but has been ill and has had business diffuculties.
5/6	1836-09 (Boy)	Poole, Charles	M	4 December 1828	11 May 1836	Poole, John	Alive		Employed in Mess’s Haigs’ Distillery at Sunbury as per letter produced	3 North James Street Edinburgh	Jane Cattenach	Alive					Poole, John	Dead 1794	he left no means’		Catternack, Alexander	Dead ‘upwards of 30 years ago’	left no means’		3 North James Street	St Cuthbert’s	Six brothers and three sisters; William Poole 18 years – in the Equitable Loan Company Office, James Poole 16 years – apprentice to Neil & Glover Brass Founders, Jane Poole 13 years – Assists her mother in the family at home, Alexander Poole 12 Years – Apprentice to Cruikshanks &Son Tobacconists, John Poole 10 years – at home unemployed, Evan Poole 8 Years – at home, (Helen who came after Evan) died in 1836, Janet Poole 4 Years – at home, Robert Poole 2 years – at home, Margaret Poole 11 months – at home	Wright, Thomas Guthrie	Ogle, John	Bookseller and stationer, lately in Parliament Sq.	Now residing in John’s Place, St Leonard’s Street	His father, John Poole, has only 15/ a week (as certificate no.3) tho’ his situation is one of Trust.- His employment continues only for 9 months in the year. The hours of business are from 6 in the morning to 6 at night. The Boy’s mother (who has had 12 children) is prevented taking work of any kind – even if it were to be had from the unceasing care and attention required by her very large family. One of the children has died very lately from Scarlet Fever, besides three of the others suffering very severely from it, and in addition to this, the eldest son has been laid up with Brain Fever, all within the last few months. The father, by no means robust at any time, is at present in very delicate health, and the care and anxiety during these family distresses, particularly with the eldest son, who was obliged to be watched upwards of 10 nights by his father, without intermission, have been very trying – not to mention the expense, unavoidable in such cases, It will be seen from the accompanying highly favourable certificate No.2 that Mr Poole has been reduced by circumstances beyond his control from a situation of comfort and respecability to comparative poverty, and tho’ “a good scholar” that he has been compelled to work as a common labourer. In fact his present situation in point of wages is but little better. Out of their small pittance twelve persons have to be fed and clothed, besides payment of house rent – education, and the various incidental expenses of so large a family. It should also be borne in mind that it is absolutley necessary for Mr Poole and the three eldest boys to appear every day respectably attired so that the struggles of the family to maintain their appearance may easily be imagined. From the Certificate no.4 by Mrs Steuart who resided for many years in North James’ Street and to whom the circumstances of the family are intimately known, it will be seen that Mr Poole has always been in the regular habit of returning home from his work at 6 o’clock and has devoted the evening to the instruction of his family and assisted to the utmost in household affairs – It may be supposed that a man of robust constitution could hardly stand such unceasing toil, sickness and anxiety, and were Mr Poole’s health (delicate at best) to sink under the burden, the mother and her 10 children would be left in a most hapless state of poverty, as the three eldest boys would soon be unable to attend to their business from absolute want of proper clothes. When all these circumstances are taken into account as well as the additional keenness with which a respectable and virtuous family, accustomed to the comforts of life, must feel all the miseries of poverty, and sickness, perhaps the present case my be considered one of greater hardship than where there is but one parent, with only a few young children, but without those strongly qualifying features which mark this case	Medical certificate testifying to the good health of the applicant, signned by J.R. Sibbald 141 Princes Street, and David Dickson Minister of St Cuthbert’s Edin’r List of documents produced; 1. Certificate of birth and baptism of Charles Poole. 2. Ditto in favour of John Poole & family. 3. Ditto by Joseph Haig & Son and their cashier as to employment character of John Poole. 4. Ditto by Mrs Steuart as to the distressed circumstsances of the family.
5/6	1836-23 (Boy)	Prentice, James	M	19 October 1829	12 May 1836	Prentice, James	Dead		Mason	14 Wellington Street	Thomson, Helen	Alive			Washer and Dresser	Bedford Street, Stockbridge	Prentice, James	Dead	Mason	Fountain Bridge	Thomson, George	Alive	late Farmer and tenant	Dalry	with his maternal aunt at Middle Norton Parish of Ratho – a Mrs Laing but she having recently lost all? Luck? And is little able longer to take charge of the boys.	Ratho	Helen Small Prentice – age 14 – lives with her mother as mentioned below George Thomson Prentice – age 9 – lives with the mother and attending a school John B. Prentice -age 4 – lives with the mother	Blair, John	Dalgleish, David	Cork Manufacturer	242 Canongate Edinburgh	The mother has been left by the premature death of her husband, burdened with the sole support of a family of four children whom she endevours to maintain entirely by her own unremitting labour and industry with the assistance of her daughter, a girl between 14 and 15 years of age. Her chief employment is in washing and dressing for private families – her father, mentioned above who had been a tenant of Mr Walker of Dalry for upwards of forty years and who has always maintained a respectable character and been in better circumstances, is now unable, from his reduced circumstances and advanced age and infirmities, to afford her any support in the maintenence and education of her children. Reference is also respectfully made to the certificate herewith produced from Sir Reginald Macdonald S. Seton? to the effect of the destitute situation of the child and his being a proper object of the charity.	Certificate of health signed by William Cannan, surgeon Parish certificate of birth by John Adams session clerk of St Cuthberts Certificate and statement by Sir Reginald Mcdonald S. Seton – all documentation received by John Blair and Archibald Wardlaw
5/6	1836-12 (Boy)	Raith, George	M	8 April 1829	6 May 1836	Raith, George	Dead	2 years previous to the application	Keeper of the Archer’s Hall, Edinburgh		Lyon, Christian	Dead		within 6 months previous to application			Raith, John	Dead	Weaver	Parish of Mertoun, County of Berwick	Lyon, George	Dead	Servant of the late Earl of Buchan		with his maternal uncle, Richard Lyon – Journeyman Cabinet Maker, 18 South Frederick Street, Edinburgh		John Raith 9 years William Raith 4 years 1 other son (under 10) deceased within previous 6 months	Sands, Warren Hastings	Baillie, Charles	Advocate		The child for whom this application is made is of three orphans, and the only relation known able to assist them is their maternal uncle Richard Lyon who is a Journeyman Cabinet Maker in Edinburgh, and has no means of support except his weekly earnings – he has at present the burden of providing for the other two orphans besides the one for whose admisssion into the hospital application is now made – the father of these orphans died about two years ago leaving four sons wholly destitute & dependent on the exertions of their mother who prior to her marriage was in the service of Lady Polwarth for many years, and who died within the last six months, being preceeded by one of her children.	Certificate of heath signed by James Scott, Surgeon, 14 Broughton Place Einburgh Letter from Lady Harriet Polwarth attesting to the circumstances of the applicant Birth certificate signed by James Huie, Parish of St Cuthberts Letter from William Muir, Minister of St Stephen’s attesting to the good character and poor circumstances of the applicants mother.
4/1	1838-02 (Girl)	Ramage, Helen Waterston	F	14 October 1830	24 April 1838	Ramage, Charles	Dead	May 1837	Sergeant Major in Edinburgh Police	Edinburgh	Dobie or Ramage, Jemima	Alive				6 Ingliston St, Edinburgh	Ramage, William	Alive		North Berwick	Dobie, Peter	Dead	Linen manufacturer	North Berwick	With mother, 6 Ingliston Street, Edinburgh	West Church	Jemima (6); Peter (9); Ann (12); William (17 – apprentice and only employed family member)	Bell, William	Waterston, David	Merchant	12 George Street, Edinburgh	Father died in service of his profession; family left without means
5/7	1833-14 (Girl)	Reid, Janet	F	12 December 1825	30 April 1833	Reid, David	Dead	7 Apr. 1832	Excise Inspector		Barnet, Marion	Alive				Hanover St, Edinburgh	Reid, James	Dead	Wright and builder	Glasgow	Barnet, John	Dead	Excise Officer	Port Glasgow	Hanover St, Edinburgh – with her mother		Nine siblings, only one sister under 10; 7 girls and 2 boys	Campbell, John	Barnet, Marion	Mother of Janet Reid	Hanover Street	Father has died leaving a numerous family and only £18 a year. Sisters struggling to find employmnet as dressmakers; oldest boy apprenticed to a silver chaser; youngest children lack education.	Certificate of baptism; certificate of health
4/1	1835-01 (Boy)	Reynolds, William	M	01 August 1827	09 May 1835	Reynolds, James	Dead		Journeyman stonemason for 25 years	Edinburgh	Wilson, Mary	Alive					Reynolds, John	Dead	Shoemaker	Tranent	Wilson, James	Dead	Farmer	Muirhead in Fifeshire	40 Jamaica Street	St Stephen’s	Two brothers	Gordon, Joseph F.	Muir, William	Minister at St Stephen’s Parish		Family ‘very needy’; Widow has no means of support.
4/1	1837-17 (Girl)	Ritchie, Elizabeth	F	26 October 1831	1 May 1837	Ritchie, Robert	Alive		Labourer	Laighland,Bathgate, Linlithgow	Reid, Jane	Alive			Tambourer		Ritchie, James	Dead	Labourer		Reid, William	Alive	Mason	Bathgate	With grandfather in Bathgate	Bathgate, Linlithbow	Two brothers – James (3 1/2), William (20 months)	Rainy, William	Reid, William	Mason	Bathgate	Both parents in poor health and unable to work; grandfather is caring for the child but is ‘an old man & merely a journeyman Mason scarcely able to earn his own Subsistence’.
4/1	1838-10 (Girl)	Ritchie, Elizabeth	F	26 October 1831	12 May 1838	Ritchie, Robert	Alive		Labourer	Wood Side, Bathgate County, Linlithgow	Reid, Jane (or Jean)	Alive						Dead			Reid, William	Alive	Mason		With maternal grandfather		James (b. 7 Sept. 1833); William (b. 25 July 1835); Joseph (b. 31 Mar. 1836)	Renny,William	Reid, William	Mason	Bathgate, Linlithgow	Mother in poor health and unable to support family
4/5	1830-?? (Girl)	Robertson, Jane Dawson	F	20 March 1822	30 April 1830	Robertson, Alexander	Dead	Feb. 1823	Farmer	Drygrange	Walker, Isabel	Alive					Robertson, Robert	Dead	Minister	Ednam	Walker, James	Dead	Tenant	Ednam Mill	Melrose		Margaret (b. 23 Sept. 1811); Isabella (b. 10 Sept. 1813); Mary Ann (b. 1 Jan. 1817); Alexander (b. 21 June 1820)	Bell, John				Father died in poverty leaving widow and six children.	Certificate of birth of children; Testimonial	Note: ‘above 8 Years’
4/5	1829-10 (Boy)	Robertson, Robert	M	20 July 1822	31 March 1829	Robertson, Robert	Dead	Jan. 1827	Cabinet maker	Nelson Place, Edinburgh	Wilson, Margaret	Alive			Lodgings		Robertson, John	Dead	Farm overseer to the Duke of Athol	Dunkeld	Wilson, Charles	Dead	Farm servant to Mr Charles	Braehead, Ayrshire	65 Thistle Street	St Andrews	Two sisters under 10 years of age	Tait, Crawfurd				Father has died leaving family desitute; mother cannot earn enough through lettings to support the family.	Certificate of baptism; Certificate of health
4/5	1830-01 (Boy)	Robertson, Robert	M	20 July 1822	21 April 1830	Robertson, Robert	Dead	Jan. 1827	Cabinet maker	Nelson Place, Edinburgh	Wilson, Margaret	Alive			Lodgings		Robertson, John	Dead	Farm overseer to the Duke of Athol	Dunkeld	Wilson, Charles	Dead	Manservant to Mr Chalmers	Braehead, Ayrshire	65 Thistle Street	St Andrews	Two sisters under 10 years; eight children in all including applicant	Cranston, Thomas				Father has died leaving family destitute; mother unable to support by letting a room where she resides; eldest sons in apprenticeships, but not enough to support the family.
4/2	1832-06_6th (Boy)	Robinson, William	M	29 August 1826	10 May 1832	Robinson, William	Dead		Ship steward	Leith	Birnel, Janet	Alive						Dead	Farmer			Dead	Factor at Balcaskie	Balcaskie	Boarded in East Calder		George (b. 29 Oct. 1822); Jane (b. 27 Sept. 1824)	Jollie, James				Family relying on small amount of income the mother brings in.	Petition of mother; Testimonial (multiple signatories); Certificate of birth; Certificate of health
4/2	1832-05_8th (Boy)	Rodger, John	M	02 May 1825	04 May 1832	Rodger, Andrew	Dead	21 Feb. 1832	Meal dealer	4 Baker’s Place, Stockbridge	Wilson, Joan	Alive						Dead		Gallaside, Roxburghshire		Dead			4 Baker’s Place, Stockbridge	West Church	two sisters under 10 years	Davidson, Harry				Father has died leaving family destitute.
5/7	1834/03	Rollo, Jean Sinclair	F	28 February 1827	10 April 1834	Rollo, Clement	Dead	Aug. 1830	Writer’s Clerk	Dunkeld	Moon, Jean	Alive				Lauriston Lane, Edinburgh	Rollo, John	Dead	Barrack master (formerly Lt in 2nd Foot)	Perth	Moon, John	Dead		Logierant, Perthshire	Lauriston Lane, Edinburgh – with his mother	St Cuthbert’s	One brother and two sisters – only one sister under 10	Graham, Humphrey	Rollo, James	Land surveyer	Perth	Father was a writer’s clerk, became a tobacconist – failed business – employed as clerk to Duke of Athholl at Dunkeld when he died of apoplexy. Widow and children ‘left quite destitute’.
4/1	1838-01 (Girl)	Ross, Helen	F	25 August 1830	14 May 1838	Ross, John	Dead	7 Jan. 1834	House carpenter	Dingwall	McKenzie, Helen	Dead		Nov. 1836			Ross, John	Dead	Manufacturer	Inverness	McKenzie, John	Dead	?		Dingwall with her orphan siblings	Dingwall	William (10); Alexander (12); Ann (13); Barbara (16) – an older brother who was an apprentice clerk died a year ago	Mackenzie, James	Mackenzie, Elizabeth Charlotte, of Seaforth			Orphaned family with no means of support
4/1	1835-32 (Boy)	Ross, Richard	M	22 September 1829	14 March 1835	Ross, William	Dead		Mason		Ferguson, Euphemia	Alive			Poultry merchant		Ross, William	Dead	Pencaitland Colliery		Ferguson, Richard	Dead	Grocer		Queensferry Street		One sister	Elder, John	Martin, George	Plumber		Mother trying to make living by running poultry shop in Queensferry Street.
4/4	1831- 02_8th (Boy)	Ross, Robert Bower	M	14 April 1824	11 March 1831	Ross, John	Dead	Oct. 1828	Minister	Crawford	Ross, Mary	Alive					Ross, Alexander	Alive		Dyke, near Forres	Clark, John	Dead		Edinburgh	Colinton		Under 10: James – already in the Institution, Charles, Eliza; also, Helen, William, Alexander, Robert	Balfour, James				Father has died leaving mother and ten children. Her widow’s pension not enough to support family.
4/1	1839-12 (Boy)	Russell, Robert Scotland	M	18 December 1832	6 May 1839	Russell, James	Dead		Writer	Dunfermline	Russell, Margaret	Alive			Sewing	24 Heriot Pl., Edinburgh	Russell, Henry	Dead	Merchant	Dunfermline	Russell, John	Dead	Farmer	Rires	24 Heriot Place, Edinburgh – with mother (Lately residing in India Place)		Henry (24 – weak mind and unable to support self but works a little at a weaving business in Dunfermline); Margaret (21 – assists mother with sewing); two brothers – John (21 – clerk) and James (9) – have died within last two years	Elder, John	Muirhead, Claude		7 Heriot Row	Father had died leaving family destitute; mother trying to support family with sewing but is relying on charity
4/1	1837-01 (Boy)	Shireff, William	M	19 August 1829	18 April 1837	Shireff, William	Dead		Farrier		White, Mary	Alive					Shireff, William	Dead	Farrier		White, Alexander	Alive	Farm steward	Belhaven	West-Barns		One brother, Alexander (6); One sister, Catherine (5)	Ferrier, Walter	Sherriff, Thomas	Saddler	18 Hanover Street	Father died young leaving family destitute; relatives unable to help
5/6	1830/6	Simpson, Howard Drummond	M	7 July 1823	9 April 1830	Simpson, John	Alive		Optician and glass worker	Murray Street, Crosscausway, Edinburgh	Miller, Catherine	Alive				Murray Street, Crosssausway	Simpson, Henry		Carter?	Liberton	Miller, James		Merchant	Wick	with parents at Murray Street, Crosscausway		one sister and six brothers, at least one boy under 10. One is named Robert Adam.	Aytoun, Roger		WS		The father has started a business has 8 children 1 girl and 7 sons & the wife is daughter of Christian Drummond ? Miller who was the eldest daughter of James Drummond Esq of Keely? Castle county of Perth. Signed R.A.	Health certificate signed by John Aitkin M.D. and John Paul Minister at St Cuthberts
5/7	1833/11	Simpson, James Cochrane	M	25 December 1826	05 May 1833	Simpson, James	Dead	19 Nov. 1832	Hairdresser	Musselburgh	Cochrane, Ann	Alive				Musselburgh	Simpson, Thomas	Dead	Clerk	Edinburgh	Cochrane, James	Dead	Farmer	Hamilton, near Glasgow	Musselburgh – with his mother	Inveresk	One brother – Robert Marshall (b. 2 May 1824)	Mowbray, John	Marshall, Jane	Widow	5 Union St, Edinburgh	Father has died leaving family desitute.	Certificate of birth; Certificate that family is destitute; Certificate of birth of brother of applicant; Testimonial from Sir John Hope
4/1	1835-11 (Boy)	Simpson, Stuart	M	21 April 1828	27 March 1835	Simpson, James	Alive		Tailor	31 Brunswick Street	Macrae, Jane	Alive					Simpson, Alexander	Dead	Farmer	Audearn, Nairnshire	McRae, James	Dead	Merchant	Forres	31 Brunswick Street	St Cuthbert’s	None under 10 years of age	Ferrier, Walter	MacFarlane,James	Minister of St Barnard’s		Father left disabled by attack of cholera in 1832; family currently being supported by 17 year old eldest daughter (needlework and straw hat making)	Certificate of birth; Certificate of age; Testimonials (5)
4/1	1839-18 (Girl)	Simson, Mary Smith	F	30 September 1833	29 April 1839	Simson, Thomas	Alive		Unemployed	27 Nelson Street, Edinburgh	Simson or Couper, Margaret Grierson	Alive					Simson, William	Dead	Solicitor	Edinburgh	Couper, Peter	Alive	WS	Pilrig Street	21 Nelson Street – with father		Thomas (3)	Smith, Alexander	Couper, Peter	WS	16 Pilrig Street, Edinburgh	Estate sequestered; no means to support family
4/1	1835-13 (Boy)	Skae, Thomas	M	29 April 1828	08 April 1835	Skae, Thomas	Alive		Blacksmith	11 Davie Street	Forrest, Jane	Dead		17 Mar. 1830			Skae, Thomas	Dead	Blacksmith	Edinburgh	Forrest, William	Dead	Auctioneer	West Bow, Edinburgh	11 Davie Street	St Cuthbert’s	One brother, William, under six years of age	Smythe, Robert	Paterson, James	Watchmaker		Mother died about 5 years ago leaving father with two children; father has found it difficult to find continuous employment.	Certificate of birth; Testimonials (6)		Joiner
5/6	1836-33 (Boy)	Smith, Alexander	M	25 September 1830	14 May 1836	Smith, James	Dead	1835	Cabinet Maker	Riding School Lane, West Church, Edinburgh	Campbell, Agnes	Alive			Teacher of female school	Aberdour, Fifeshire	Smith, Alexander		Farm overseer	Comiston, Parish of Colinton	Campbell, Hugh Goodlet			Argyllshire	she ? Fifeshire with her mother Mrs Smith		James Smith, 2 years and 3 months	Richardson, Thomas	Henderson, Alexander Pirie	SSC	13 South ? Place	James Smith, the father of the boy, died in August last year, after an illness of eighteen months, which reduced his earnings, and was besides attended with extra expenses. This caused him to incur debt which remains due at his death, and as he kept no property but some furniture his widow has been under the necessity of selling almost the whole of it to satisfy his creditors, who are not yet fully paid. She is at present the teacher of a school in the village of Aberdour supported by the Countess of Moray and her family for her service in which capacity she is allowed a salary of £22 a year witha dwelling house, and this allowance is her only means of supporting herself and her two sons. She has a partial obstruction to the sight of both eyes, and the progress of that complaint may render her less fit or wholly unfit for continuing in her situation as a teacher.	Certificate of health signed by John Philp, Surgeon and William Bryce, Minister. Letter certifying birth date of Alexander Smith
5/6	1836-01 (Boy)	Smith, James	M	21 August 1828	8 May 1836	Smith, Andrew	Alive		Baker	Carron	Meikle, Elizabeth	Alive					Smith, Thomas	Dead			Meikle, James	Dead	‘late surgeon’	Carnwath	with his Grandmother, Mrs Meikle, Carnwath	Carnwath, County of Lanark	Mary (13 years) at Merchant Maiden Hospital, Janet (eleven years) at Carron with parents, Agnes (age seven) at Carron, George (age five) at Carron, Andrew (age two) at Carron, (age four months) at Carron	Lockhart, Norman	Lockhart, Norman	WS		Andrew Smith, the father of the boy petitioned for, is in a very delicate state of health and is not able to maintain and educate his children in a suitable manner.	Recommenders signatures – John Caw (Minister of Bothkennar), Thomas Graham Stirling of Airth (Stirlinghouse?), ? Dawson Manager for Carron Company. A letter signed by James Lehane, surgeon, testifying to Andrew Smith’s delicate state of health, a letter signed by A. Gray MD testifying to James Smith’s Grandmother’s health, an extract from James Smith’s birth certificate signed by Andrew Nicol, clerk.
4/1	1839-20 (Boy)	Smith, James George	M	16 December 1833	15 May 1839	Smith, James	Dead	22 Aug. 1835	Cabinet maker	Jamaica Street, Edinburgh	Campbell or Smith, Agnes Goodit	Alive			Teacher, School at Granton	Granton	Smith, Alexander	Dead	Farmer	Midcalder	Campbell, Hugh Goodit	Dead	Proprietor of Auchlyne & Logan	Glasgow	With his mother at Granton	Cramond	Alexander (9)	Hope, James	Brown, James		13 George Street	Father has died leaving family destitute; mother’s sight is weak and she will soon be unable to work.
4/1	1835-31 (Boy)	Steven, Oswald	M	10 July 1829	20 March 1835	Steven, Robert	Dead	22 Sep. 1832	Postmaster	Clyde Street, Edinburgh	Marshall, Margaret	Alive	16 May 1816				Steven, James	Dead	overseer at Dunlop House for over 40 years. (d. 1832)		Marshall, Adam	Dead			St George’s Parish	St George’s, Edinburgh	One brother under 10; three other children over 10 years of age	Dickson, Walter	Agnew, Francis Vans			Father died bankrupt leaving the family desitute.				9 Feb. 1898, Warwick
5/7	1833-19 (Boy)	Stewart, Alexander	M	23 August 1826	13 May 1833	Stewart, John	Dead		Coach driver	34 Sea St, Edinburgh	Robertson, Margaret	Alive				14 Jamaica St, Edinburgh	Stewart, James	Dead			Robertson, Alexander	Dead			14 Jamaica St, Edinburgh – with his mother	St Stephen’s	Three under 10 – John, Charles, Henry	Grierson, William	Stewart, James; Robertson, James	Bakers	72 Thistle St, Edinburgh; 9 South Frederick St, Edinburgh	Father has died in debt leaving widow and 6 children unprovided for.	Petition of mother; Testimonial (multiple signatories); Certificate of birth; Certificate of health
4/1	1838-14 (Boy)	Stoddart, William Johnston	M	15 June 1831	13 April 1838	Stoddart, David	not known		Shipmaster	Bo’ness	Johnstone, Jane	Alive			Lodgings		Stoddart, Robert	Alive	Shipmaster	Kirkcaldy	Johnstone, William	Alive	Farmer (retired)	Farniehill	Leith	South Leith	Robert (8); David (5); Janet (3); Alexander (20 months)	Monypenny, Alexander	Brown, William	Tide Surveyer of the Customs	Leith	Father was formerly a ship commander of ‘Home Castle’; suffered a head injury which left him ‘an insane person’; has deserted family.
5/7	1834-08 (Girl)	Sutherland, Elizabeth	F	23 August 1827	14 May 1834	Sutherland, William	Dead		Painter	Edinburgh	Aitken, Elizabeth	Dead					Sutherland, Alexander	Dead	Butler		Aitken, Alexander	Dead			Brunswick St – with her step-mother	St Stephen’s	One boy (2)	Tennent, Patrick	Sutherland, George	Glazier	114 High St, Edinburgh (ho. 10 Adam St)	Father has died; step-mother supporting her own two-year-old child by needlework and unable to look after the step-chidren aged 12 and 7 (the applicant) – ‘The child is an intelligent Child on whom Education will not be lost’.
4/1	1837-10 (Girl)	Sutherland, Mary Anne	F	26 November 1830	10 May 1837	Sutherland, Donald	Dead	7 Apr. 1837	Wright		?	?					Sutherland, James	Alive	Labourer	Golspie	Ross, Andrew	Dead	Tailor		Parish of Old Grey Friars		Four: James, Jean, David, Charlotte	Blair, Alexander	Symn, John		57 George Square	Family left destitute by death of father; has received temporary help from charity work house; wife in a delicate state and expecting to be confined in a short time.
5/7	1833/15	Taylor, Mary Alexander	F	06 October 1827	04 April 1833	Taylor, William	Dead		Tailor		Trotter, Jean	Alive				3 Middleton Entry, Bristo	Taylor, Peter	Alive		Haddington	Trotter, Thomas	Dead	Tailor		3 Middleton’s Entry, Bristo St, Edinburgh – with her mother	St Cuthbert’s	One brother under 10 (b. 7 July 1825); 4 other children	Elder, John	Forbes, John Stuart	Baronet	Greenhill, near Edinburgh	Father died after several years bad health leaving family of wife and 5 children without support. Two elder daughters unable to find work as dressmakers and straw hat plaiters; mother has no profession.
5/6	1835/4	Taylor, May Alexander	F	6 October 1827	5 May 1835	Taylor, William	Dead		Clothier and Master Tailor	Edinburgh	Jean Trotter	Alive				3 Middleton Entry, Bristo	Taylor, Peter	Alive [old and infirm]	Farmer		Trotter, Thomas	Dead	Tailor		with her mother, no. 3 Middleton Entry, Bristo Street	St Cuthberts	One brother	Storie, Andrew	Forbes, John Stuart	WS	Greenhill near Edinburgh	none mentioned – there is a letter from Sir J S Forbes but it is not present	1. certificate of baptism 2. letter from Sir J S Forbes 3. ditto Rev Dr Loues? 4. certificate from Corporation of Tailors 5. ditto from ? 6. letter from A. Gifford
4/4	1830-?? (Girl)	Thomson, Agnes	F	16 April 1822	9 March 1830	Thomson, John	Dead	May 1829	Farmer	North Berwick Mains	Burn, Marion	Dead					Thomson, Andrew	Dead	Farmer	North Berwick Mains	Burn, Alexander	Dead	Farmer	Bonnington	North Berwick		5 sisters and an older brother – all over 10	Jollie, James				Father died leaving family in debt and unprovided for.	Certificate of birth	Note: 22.d Mar. Admitted
5/6	1835-03 (Girl)	Thomson, Helen	F	1 October 1827	11 May 1835	Duncan Thomson	Dead	3 July 1832	Tailor and Clothier	Queensferry Street	Clark, Euphemia	Dead		02 July 1832			Thomson, Alexander	Dead			Clark, Thomas	Dead	Glazier	High Street	resides with her grandmother Mrs Clark at William Street	St Cuthberts	a sister, Margaret Thomson, at the Institution, and a brother Thomas aged 4 – now with his grandmother Mrs Clark.	Russell, John	Ross, David	Painter	9 William Street	The statement in the next page will show that Helen Thomson was born of desperate parents but had the misfortune to be deprived of both within 24 hours both being carried away by cholera, leaving three children totally destitute – Helen Thomson has no friend in the world but her maternal Grandmother, who is a widow & has enough to do to support herself and the applicants brother only 4 years old.	Birth/baptism extract from Parish register Certificate by Dr Ross. Documents received for William Russell by Henry Callender
4/1	1839-17 (Boy)	Thomson, James	M	6 August 1833	23 March 1839	Thomson, James	Dead		Clerk to Lady Keith’s Factor at Tullieallen	Blackhall	Forrester or Thomson, Janet F.	Alive				Kincardine	Thomson, John	Dead	Parish schoolmaster of Dunning		Forrester, Thomas	Alive	Farmer	Solesgirth, parish of Fossoway	With mother at Kincardine	Tullieallen	John (9); Thomas (8); Catherine (12); Jane (7 – with maternal grandfather)	Douglas, Alexander	Morgan, James	Parochial schoolmaster	Tullyallen	Father dead, mother unable to support family		same as James M. Thomson
4/1	1839-17 (Boy)	Thomson, James	M	6 August 1833	25 March 1839	Thomson, James	Dead		Clerk to Lady Keith’s Factor at Tullieallen	Blackhall	Forrester or Thomson, Janet F.	Alive				Kincardine	Thomson, John	Dead	Parish schoolmaster of Dunning		Forrester, Thomas	Alive	Farmer	Solesgirth, parish of Fossoway	With mother at Kincardine	Tullieallen	John (9); Thomas (8); Catherine (12); Jane (7 – with maternal grandfather)	Irvine, Patrick	Morgan, James	Parochial schoolmaster	Tullyallen	Father dead, mother unable to support family		same as James M. Thomson
4/1	1839-17 (Boy)	Thomson, James M.	M	6 August 1833	4 April 1839	Thomson, James	Dead		Clerk to Lady Keith’s Factor at Tullieallen	Blackhall	Forrester or Thomson, Janet F.	Alive				Kincardine	Thomson, John	Dead	Parish schoolmaster of Dunning		Forrester, Thomas	Alive	Farmer	Solesgirth, parish of Fossoway	With mother at Kincardine	Tullieallen	John (9); Thomas (8); Catherine (12); Jane (7 – with maternal grandfather)	?	Morgan, James	Parochial schoolmaster	Tullyallen	Father dead, mother unable to support family		same as James Thomson
4/1	1838-09 (Girl)	Thomson, Jane Ann	F	19 October 1831	11 May 1838	Thomson, James	Dead		Clerk to Lady Keith’s Factor at Tullieallen		Forrester or Thomson, Janet F.	Alive				Kincardine	Thomson, John	Dead	Parish schoolmaster of Dunning		Forrester, Thomas	Alive	Farmer	Solesgirth, parish of Fossoway	With mother at Kincardine	Tullieallen	John (9); Thomas (8); Catherine (12); James (5 – with maternal grandfather)	Young, William	Stephen, Andrew Cree	Writer	Kincardine	Father had died leaving family destitute
4/1	1838-25 (Boy)	Thomson, Robert	M	22 April 1833	14 May 1838	Thomson, James	Alive		Manufacturer; servant	King’s St, Dundee	Norrie, Anne	Alive					Thomson, William	Dead	Manufacturer		Norrie, Robert	Dead	Ship master	Dundee	King’s St, Dundee	Dundee	Jean (13); William (12); Laing (10); Mary (6); Samuel (2)	Cunningham, Charles	Laing, William	Builder	Leith	Father unfortunate in business and now working as a servant; mother in poor health.	Testimonial
4/1	1837-11 (Boy)	Thomson, Thomas Clark	M	24 April 1830	24 March 1837	Thomson, Duncan	Dead	July 1832	Clothier	Queensferry Street	Clark, Euphemia	Dead		2 July 1832			Thomson, Alexander	Dead	Clothier		Clark, Thomas	Dead	Glazier (d. 1808)	Edinburgh	9 William St, with his maternal grandmother		Two sisters – one, Margaret (10) already in JW Institution; Helen (9) with maternal grandmother	Graham, Humphrey	Ross, David	Painter	47 William Street	Both parents dead; children entirely dependent on grand mother who works as a lady’s nurse when she is able
4/1	1838-23 (Boy)	Torrance, John Ainslie	M	25 October 1832	April 1838	Torrance, ?	Dead	11 Jan. 1837	Hatter; journeyman	Dundee		Alive						Dead				Dead			Gentles Close, Canongate, Edinburgh		Two brothers; one sister	Macdonald, M. N.	Thom, William	Reader in Ballantyne’s printing office	1 Holyrood St, Carnegie St	Father has died leaving family destitute.
4/2	1832-06 (Girl)	Trail, Agnes Strong	F	06 February 1826	14 May 1832	Trail, Thomas S.	Alive		Paper deliverer (formerly a mercantile clerk)	Edinburgh	Trail, Agnes	Alive					Trail, Thomas	Dead	Cabinet Maker		Gunn, Daniel	Dead	Store keeper	Naval Yard, Leith	Advocate’s Close, High Street	Tolbooth	two sisters – aged 3 and nine months	Gibson Craig, James, Sir				Father has only 8/6 a week as a paper deliverer for the North British Advertiser and is unable to support his family.	Certificate of birth and health.
4/2	1832-02_8th (Boy)	Turnbull, George White	M	10 March 1825	14 May 1832	Turnbull, Robert	Dead		Seedsman	Edinburgh	Lunn or Turnbull, Margaret	Dead		May 1825			Turnbull, Robert	Dead	Gardener to Mr John Riddell, Bart.	Lilliesleaf	Lunn, William	Dead	Builder	Edinburgh	3 Beckford St, Stockbridge	West Kirk	William (b. 8 July 1815); John (b. 8 Aug. 1820); Thomas (b. 28 July 1822)	Irving, John				Father and mother are dead; no relations able to help children. Uncle James Dunn, builder, is looking after them, but has his own large family to support.	Testimonials, including documentation of age of applicant
4/1	1838-18 (Boy)	Veitch, James	M	15 September 1831	20 April 1838	Veitch, Thomas	Dead		Butler to the late Sir Alexander M. Mackenzie, Bart		Reid or Veitch, Elizabeth	Alive			Servant; In service to Sir John Stewart Forbes, Bart		Veitch, George	Dead	Paper maker	Colinton	Reid, ?	Alive	Weaver and in Forfarshire Militia	Glamis	Ariston farm with his maternal grandmother	Borthwick	George (10 – lame and in delicate health so unable to so anything for the family)	Russell, John	Forbes, John Stuart, Sir, of Pitsligo			Father had died; mother unable to support.
5/6	1835/9	Walker, Jane Jemima	F	19 August 1829	23 March 1835	Ker, Thomas	Alive		Tenant	at Byres [Castle?] Haddingtonshire	Walker, Margaret	Dead		6 Nov. 1832			Ker, Thomas	Dead	Farmer		Walker, Francis	Dead	farmer		at Haddington, with Margaret ?, servant maid		two sisters	Pearson, Alexander	Ker, William	WS	Land steward for Ferguson of Nesbit, residing at Biel in East Lothian	Destitute situation of the family in consequence of the father’s unavoidable misfortunes as a farmer. Mr Ker has been under the necessity of accepting a situation in England as land steward ? ? ? or other means of providing for his family. John Brodie W.S.	Certificate of age signed by John Traill, Minister Cerificate of health sihned by Thomas Howden M.D. Letter of recommendation signed by Thomas Richardson, West George Street
4/1	1838-05 (Girl)	Watson, Agnes	F	5 March 1831	12 May 1838	Watson, James	Dead	9 Apr. 1837	Matt maker in the Blind Asylum	11 Richmond Place	Morrison, Margaret	Alive						Dead			Morrison, John	Alive	Weaver	Drungie	11 Richmond Place	West Church	Robert (10); Catherine (16); Margaret (13); Christian (2)	Murray, William	Murray, William	WS	17 Forth Street, Edinburgh	Father was blinded in industrial accident but able to support family until his death from typhus; family destitute
4/1	1837-09 (Girl)	Wells, Josephine Harriet Richetts	F	4 November 1830	27 March 1837	Wells, George	Dead		Teacher of French	Edinburgh	Grey, Anne	Alive					Wells, John	Alive	Destitute – formerly reliant on his son for support		Grey of Carse, Charles	Alive	Involvent and living in sanctuary	Abbey of Holyrood House	Cumber Lane		5 siblings – one Elizabeth Caulfield already in JW Institution	Irving, John	Glassford, James	Advocate	8 Ainslie Place	Mother is unable to support all of her children.
4/1	1835-13 (Girl)	White, Barbara	F	06 July 1830	13 May 1835	White, John	Dead	2 Dec. 1834	Engineer with Cland Girdwood & Co, Machine Makers	Glasgow	Hannay, Helen	Alive					White, Robert	Dead	Corn dealer	Long Niddry, Parish of Gladsmuir	Hannay, Andrew	Dead	Shoemaker	Stranraer	Crown Street, Hutchesontown, Glasgow		Two brothers and one sister under ten years of age	Cleghorn, David	Jeffrey, Francis, Lord Jeffrey	Senator of the College of Justice		Father’s death has left family destitute; mother is disabled; child’s maternal uncle can take one child but has a large family so can’t do more; paternal uncle has been unfortunate with his corn dealing business and has a large family so is unable to help; maternal aunt is in Lord Jeffrey’s service and contributes part of her wages to the family’s upkeep.	Letter from D. Cleghorn
4/3	1836-18 (Girl)	White, Barbara	F	06 July 1830	25 March 1836	White, John	Dead	2 Dec. 1834	Engineer with Leland Girdwood & Co, Machine Makers	Glasgow	Hannay or White, Helen	Alive					White, Robert	Dead	Corn dealer	Long Niddry, Parish of Gladsmuir	Hannay, Andrew	Dead	Shoemaker	Stranraer	Crown Street, Hutchesontown, Glasgow	Gorbals	Robert (b. 2 Apr. 1825); Agnes (b. 2 Sept. 1827); John (b. Dec. 1833)	Cleghorn, David	Jeffrey, Francis, Lord Jeffrey	Senator of the College of Justice	Moray Place, Edinburgh	Father has died leaving family destitute; mother is paralysed and unable to support family; support being provided by an uncle who is a shoemaker in Ayr and an aunt, Barbara White, servant to Lord Jeffrey
4/1	1839-13 (Boy)	Whitehead, Alexander Hay	M	20 January 1833	26 April 1839	Whitehead, Robert	Dead		Livery stable keeper	Coates Crescent, Edinburgh	Jacket, Sarah	Alive					Whitehead, Robert	Dead	Farmer	Drum, Perthshire	Jacket, Henry	Alive	Gardener to Clarkson	Clarkson Estate	Mrs Armstrong, Melville Place, Edinburgh	St George’s, Edinburgh	Robert (10); George (9) – both at St George’s School	Patrick, William	Orr, Charles James Fox	WS	3 Athole Crescent	Father dead; mother with her own father and unable to support family	Certificate of birth
4/1	1837-17 (Boy)	Wilkie, Thomas	M	5 December 1830	12 May 1837	Wilkie, George	Dead	Mar. 1834	Keeper of the Union Tavern	Greenside Place	Mills, Ann	Alive			Commercial Tavern & Lodging Keeper, 2 Broughton Street		Wilkie, George	Dead	Blacksmith and farmer	Bowden, Roxburghshire	Mills, James Gilchrist	Dead	Cabinetmaker and upholsterer	Berwick upon Tweed	2 Broughton Street		Two brothers James(16; apprenticed to a printer) and George (13; studying drawing at school)	Smythe, Robert	Bruce, Alexander	Writer	12 Queen Street	Inn burned down after husband’s death leaving mother without furnishings; has started new business and is unable to provide the same education as older boys.
4/1	1838-04 (Boy)	Wilkie, Thomas	M	1 December 1830	14 May 1838	Wilkie, George	Dead	Mar. 1834	Keeper of the Union Tavern	Broughton Street	Mills or Wilkie, Ann	Dead		5 Nov. 1837	Keeper of the Union Tavern and Lodgings, 2 Broughton Street		Wilkie, George	Dead	Blacksmith and farmer	Bowden, Roxburghshire	Mills, James Gilchrist	Dead	Cabinetmaker and upholsterer	Berwick upon Tweed	With Miss Mills, Berwick		James (17 – apprentice to Dr Neil printer); George (14 – being instructed in pattern drawing at Berwick)	Smythe, Robert	Bruce, Alexander	Writer	12 Queen Street	Both parents dead; family lost everything in fire of 1836; child now destitute.	Certificate of birth and baptism; testimonials
5/6	1836-37 (Boy)	Wilkie, Thomas	M	5 December 1830	May/June 1836	Wilkie, George	Dead		Principal Clerk and Book keeper to Messrs Gilchrist & Coy, Merchants, High Street, Edinr. Afterwards Tavern Keeper.	Edinburgh	Mills, Ann	Alive			formerly Principal Milliner in the employment of Messrs Gilchrist and Coy	4 Greenside Street	Smith, George Wilkie	Dead	Blacksmith and farmer	Bowden, Roxburghshire	Mills, James Gilchrist	Dead	Cabinetmaker and upholsterer	Berwick upon Tweed	with his mother at 4 Greenside Street	St Andrews, Edinburgh	James Mills Wilkie, 15, apprentice to Messrs Neill and Company, Printers, Old Fleshmarket Close. George Wilkie, 12. at school and residing with his mother.	Smythe, Robert	Hogarth, George; Wilkie, Thomas	Jewellers	George Hogarth Jewellers, 87 George Street	Previous to the marriahe of the Father and Mother of the child now near 18 years ago, they were both in the employment of Messrs Gilchrist and Coy then merchants in Edinburgh. They wished to retain the husband ****
4/1	1835-27 (Boy)	Williamson, James	M	11 February 1829	12 March 1835	Williamson, James	Dead		Brewer		Donaldson, Elizabeth	Alive					Williamson, Donald	Dead			Donaldson, James	Alive	Saddler	Peebles	2 Salisbury Street	St Cuthbert’s	No siblings	Drummond, Francis Walker	Bertram, James	Brewer	80 Pleasance	Father died leaving no provision; mother educated but as been unable to find work.
4/1	1838-13 (Boy)	Williamson, James	M	21 May 1831	7 May 1838	Williamson, James	Dead	21 Mar. 1838	China Merchant	Paisley	Muir, Janet	Dead		19 July 1837	Shop-keeper		Williamson, John	Alive	Sawyer (retired)	Kilpatrick	Muir, Robert	Dead	Mason	Paisley	23 Abbey Street, Paisley	Paisley	None	Bell, Carlyle	Crawford, John	Writer	Paisley	Child is a destitute orphan currently residing with an aunt (Miss Jane Muir)	Certificate of birth
5/6	1836/11	Williamson, James	M	11 February 1829	11 March 1836	Williamson, James	Dead		Brewer		Donaldson, Elizabeth	Alive				2 Salisbury St	Donald Williamson	Dead	Farmer	near Wick	Donaldson, James	Alive	Sadler	Peebles	with his Mother at 2 Salisbury Street		none – all deceased	Donaldson, John	Bartram, James	Brewer	Pleasance, Edinburgh	The boy is wholly dependent on his mother who subsists entirely by her own exertions – Her husband was ill for two years before his death, and every thing they had was consumed by the expence attending his illness.	Certificate attesting to the childs good health signed by Dr G. A. Borthwick Consulting Physician 10 Darnaway Street Edinburgh. Documents included with application; 1. Certificate of birth and baptism 2. crossed out. 3. Testimonial in favour of James Williamson. 4. Letter of recommendation by Sir James Montgomery Bart.
4/1	1838-15 (Boy)	Wilson, James	M	30 June 1831	14 May 1838	Wilson, William	Alive		Cabinet maker	1 Gayfield Place, Edinburgh	Henderson, Christian	Dead					Wilson, Peter Latta	Dead	Boat builder	Leith	Henderson,Thomas	Alive	Formerly in employment of Haig Distillers, Canonmills	Dean Street, Stockbridge	1 Gayfield Place, Edinburgh – with paternal grandmother, Marion Crockat Wilson	West Church	Thomas (10) – residing with maternal aunt Margaret Henderson, Bedford St, Stockbridge, Edinburgh	Elder, John	Wilson, Marion Crockat	Widow of the late Peter Latta Wilson	1 Gayfield Place, Edinburgh	Mother died about 5 years ago leaving father with two children; father has found it difficult to find continuous employment.	Certificate of birth; certificate of health
4/1	1837-05 (Boy)	Winton, John Thomas	M	20 November 1829	28 March 1837	Winton, John	Dead	9 Apr. 1836	Educated as a surgeon but afterwards a clerk in Lochrin Distillery	Edinburgh	Gullan or Winton, Helen	Alive					Winton, John	Dead	Brewer and Councillor in Haddington, d. Jan. 1832		Gullan, David	Dead	Upholsterer	Newbiggan	Musselburgh		Sister, Alison (4)	Lindsay, John M.	Grinton, Grinton	Merchant	Broughton Street	Family in poor circumstances due to father’s death; mother has been supporting children as best she can and son’s education has so far been funded.
4/1	1835-35 (Boy)	Young, George Alexander	M	21 April 1828	13 May 1835	Young, George	Dead		Wine merchant	London	Ilverton, Mary	Alive					Young, Matthew	Alive		Liverpool	Ilverton, Henry	Alive		Rothbury	At school in Turnham Green	Kensington	One sister – 5 years old	Macdonald, M.	Gillie, Adam	Senator of the College of Justice		Father dead, mother without provision and burdened with another child.
4/3	1836-01 (Girl)	Young, Marjory Fletcher	F	03 August 1828	21 March 1836	Young, Charles	Dead	July 1834	Clerk – Custom House and latterly Coast Guard	Leith	Young, or Mungall, Margaret	Alive				Hamburgh Place, Leith	Young, Roger	Alive	Custom House	Bo’ness	Mungall, William	Dead	Merchant	Falkirk	1 Canon Street, Leith		John (12); Margaret (9) [four other children now dead]	Renny,William	Dobbie, William; Monro, Alexander	Watchmaker; Notary Public	Falkirk	Father died leaving only furniture – now sold. ‘not a farthing remains’ of the money the mother brought to the marriage. Now destitute.	Certificate of birth; Certificate of health
5/6	1835-07 (Girl)	Young, Marjory Fletcher	F	03 August 1828	23 April 1835	Young, Charles	Dead	22 July 1834	of the Custom House, Leith’	Edinburgh	Margaret Mungall, relict of Mr Young,	Alive				Hamburgh Place, Leith	Young, Roger	Dead	Custom House	Grangemouth	Mungall, William	Dead	Merchant	Falkirk	with her mother at Hamburgh Place, Leith		one brother and one sister, but the former is twelve years of age, the latter upwards of ten years of age.	Waddell, William	Munro, Alexander	WS	Falkirk	The dependance of the relict was on the salary of her husband, and she receives no allowance from Government, or from any widows fund. She is totally destitute. [continued] 15 April 1835, the circumstances stated in answer to the 6th question in the schedule are known to me at the time – the destitution of the parent of the child is such that very recently a subscription paper was circulated to obtain contributions for support. THe effects of the late Mr. Young will not counterbalance his debts. THe grandfather of the child is unable to contribute to his support, having a large family and a limited allowance from the Custom House. signed James Duncan W.S.	Health certificate by Mr John Martin Surgeon Leith dated 13 April 1835
5/6	1836-01																											Mckenzie, James						Blank application form with letter attached, no name of pupil discernable
5/6	1835-01				18 May 1835																													letter with black seal addressed to John Hamilton WS, from a James ? Regarding a boy who is not named
5/7	1834-03 (Boy)	Prentice, George Thomson	M	18 December 1826	26 April 1834	Prentice, James	Dead		Mason		Thomson, Helen	Alive				2 Dunbar St	Prentice, James	Dead	Mason	Fountain Bridge, Edinburgh	Thomson, George	Alive	Carter	Dalry	2 Dunbar St	St Cuthbert’s	Three brothers under 10	Blair, John	Dalgleish, David	Cork manufacturer	305 Canongate, Edinburgh	Mother a widow left destitute with five children – mother industrious and relying on 7s per month from the parish.
5/7	1834-05 (Boy)	Harrison, John Gow	M	28 December 1826	17 April 1834	Harrison, John David	Alive		Jeweller	South College St, Edinburgh	Gow or Harrison, Grace	Alive				South College St, Edinburgh	Harrison, Henry	Alive	Manufacturer of hardware	Edinburgh	Gow, John	Dead	Painter	Edinburgh	South College St, Edinburgh – with parents	St Cuthbert’s	Two brothers under 10	Smith, Alexander	Smith, Alexander	WS		Father has been unfortunate in business; family being supported by his father with ‘a small sum’ – ‘Family in very poor and diffucult circumstances’
5/7	1834-07 (Boy)	Fort, Peter	M	7 February 1827	12 May 1834	Fort, William	Dead	Dec. 1833	Grocer	10 Canning Place, Edinburgh	Leishman, Elizabeth	Alive			Grocer	10 Canning Place, Edinburgh	Fort, John	Dead	Paper maker	Knaresborough	Leishman, Peter	Dead	Mason	Edinburgh	10 Canning Place, Edinburgh	St Cuthbert’s	13 siblings – 3 under 10 (Robert, Maria, James)	Greig, Alexander	Livingstone, Edward	Solicitor	6 James’ Court, Edinburgh	Father died insolvent in Dec. 1833 leaving widow and 13 children. Mother carrying on grocery business with help from daughter (Margaret); daughter Ann has been in service, but is lame now and unable to work; David is an apprentice shoemaker; William is an apprentice tailor; Isabella is a servant with ‘a Miss Fleming’ but is not paid and will leave – will seek a new place; Edward, Lewis, Peter, Robert, Maria, and James all dependent. Due to husband’s involvency, the widow is unable to stock the grocery shop.	Certicate of birth (twins Peter and Robert – signed by midwife Isabella Dunlop); Certificate of health
5/7	1834-09 (Boy)	Denham, John Charles Fraser	M	25 February 1827	15 May 1834	Denham, John	Dead			Theatre Royal, Edinburgh	Foggo, Isabella	Alive				5 High Terrace, Edinburgh	Denham, Robert	Dead	Printer	Edinburgh	Foggo, John	Dead	Clerk to John Dickson of Leith		5 High Terrace, Edinburgh	St Cuthbert’s	No siblings	Goldie, Alexander	Ainslie, Robert	WS	51 North Castle St, Edinburgh	Widow and child destitute
5/7	1834-10 (Boy)	McBryde, James	M	12 March 1827	12 May 1834	McBryde, John	Dead		Wright	Glasgow	Linwood, Hannah	Dead					McBryde, James	Dead	Farmer	Blair	Linwood, John	Dead	Farmer	Freugh	62 Argyle St, Glasgow – with his aunt Jane Linwood	St George’s, Glasgow	None alive	Donaldson, John	Watt, Robert	Iron monger	79 Argyle St, Glasgow	Orphan; ‘those on whom he depends are not able without much inconvenience to support & educate him’.
5/7	1834-11 (Boy)	Reid, William	M	20 April 1827	13 May 1834	Reid, James	Alive		Clerk	2 East Broughton Pl, Edinburgh	Johnston, Margaret	Alive				2 East Broughton Pl, Edinburgh	Reid, William	Dead	Baker	Dalkeith	Johnston, John	Dead	Notary public	Dalkeith	2 East Broughton St, Edinburgh – with his parents		Three younger sisters	Turnbull, George	Scott, George	SSC	12 Atholl Place, Edinburgh	Father lost his position in Register House when his employer died; successor introduced relatives of his own – has been unable to find ‘any thing but a little temporary & precarious employment quite inadequate for the support of his family’.
5/7	1834-12 (Boy)	Metcalfe, George	M	11 May 1827	14 May 1834	Metcalfe, John	Dead		Stabler	Edinburgh	Metcalfe, Hannah	Alive			Sick nurse	9 Earl Grey St, Edinburgh	Metcalfe, John	Dead	Gardener	Tockwith, Yorkshire	Stewart, Francis	Dead	Farmer	Calder, Nairnshire	9 Earl Grey St, Edinburgh – with his mother	St Cuthbert’s	No siblings	Aytoun, Roger	Downie, Alexander	Writer, Sasine Office	17 Keir St, Edinburgh	Child reliant on his mother who has been a widow for 7 years with no means of support except her labour as a sick nurse.
5/7	1834-13 (Boy)	Thomson, Robert	M	23 June 1827	1 May 1834	Thomson, George	Dead	Sept. 1832	Gun maker	Union Place, Edinburgh	Hardie, Mary	Alive				Elm Row, Edinburgh	Thomson, George	Dead			Hardie, Robert	Dead			Elm Row, Edinburgh – with his mother	South Leith	Two sisters under 10	Gordon, J. F.	Littlejohn, Thomas	Confectioner	33 Leith St, Edinburgh	Father died of cholera, insolvent, leaving family destitute.
5/7	1834-16 (Boy)	Robertson, William	M	15 April 1826	4 April 1834	Robertson, William	Dead		Haberdasher		Kerr, Janet	Alive			Haberdasher	204 Canongate	Robertson, William	Dead	Farmer	Orkney	Kerr, James	Dead	Farmer	Elie, Fife	204 Canongate, Edinburgh – with his mother		One sistter under 10	Finlay, G. L.	Kerr, James; Robertson, John	Grocer	95 Nicolson St; 163 West Port	Father died leaving family insolvent; mother carrying on business.	Certificate of birth; Certificate of health; Testimonials for widow (2)
5/7	1834-17 (Boy)	Sammons, George	M	23 November 1827	31 March 1834	Sammons, John	Dead	19 July 1833	Keeper of the Royal Institution	Edinburgh	Golding, Hanah	Alive				104 Rose Street, Edinburgh	Sammons, John	Dead	Baker		Golding, Edward	Dead	Gardener		104 Rose St, Edinburgh – with his mother		Three siblings under 10	Jardine, Henry, Sir	Golding, Hanah		104 Rose St, Edinburgh	Father died leaving family destitute – family living on charity	Certificate of birth	Mother has signed using a mark
5/7	1834-18 (Boy)	Millar, John	M	14 January 1828	14 May 1834	Millar, David	Dead	July 1831	Baker	Forfar	Craik or Millar, Ann	Alive				Forfar	Millar, Jamee	Dead			Craik, Charles	Alive	Kirk treasurer	Forfar	Forfar – with mother and material grandfather	Forfar	Two brothers and one sister all under 8	Irvine, Patrick	Craik, David	Writer	11 Duncan St, Drummond Place	Father died and ‘found to be in embarrassment, occasioned by loses in business’; one child born posthumously – mother in delicate health and depressed; materal grandfather supporting family as well as three unmarried daughters.	Certificate of birth; Certificate of health; Testimonial for Charles Craik with 22 signatories	Cautioner is clerk to recomender
5/7	1834-19 (Boy)	Wright, James	M	31 March 1828	24 March 1834	Wright, James	Dead		Lieutenant in the 24th Regiment of Foot		Campbell or Wright, Jane	Alive				Hope St, Glasgow	Wright, Alexander	Dead	Wine merchant	Edinburgh and Leith	Campbell, John	Dead	Lieutenant in the late 88th Regiment of Foot		Hope St, Glasgow – with his mother	Barony, Glasgow	One sister, Willelmina – under 10	Bowie, John	Gray, Robert	Esquire of Glen Orchard	Glen Orchard	Hope St, Glasgow – with his mother	Certificate of health
5/7	1834-20 (Boy)	Wallace, Andrew	M	5 April 1828	4 April 1834	Wallace, David	Dead		Tailor		Wallace, Anne	Alive				29 India Place, Edinburgh	Wallace, Andrew	Alive	Tailor	9 Brown St, Edinburgh	Wallace, John	Dead			29 India Place, Edinburgh – with his mother	St Stephen’s	One sister under 10	Pearson, Alexander	Wallace, Andrew	Tailor	9 Brown St, Edinburgh	Father has died leaving family destitute.
5/7	1834-22 (Boy)	Smith, William	M	23 April 1828	29 March 1834	Smith, William	Dead		Quarter master and pay sergeant, Royal Artillary		Lumsden, Jean	Alive			Servant		Smith, William	Dead	Farmer	Aberdeenshire	Lumsden, Gabriel	Dead	Builder	Leith	Trinity Pier – with his grandmother, Ann Robertson	North Leith	None – a sister died a year ago	Mowbray, John	Brown, Walter	Merchant	41 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh	Mother is servant to the cautioner – no further details given
5/7	1834-21 (Girl)	Lightbody, Davidson	F	2 January 1829	6 May 1834	Lightbody,William	Dead		Plumber	Edinburgh	Ballie, Mary	Alive			Working	Mary King’s Close, Edinburgh	Lightbody, James	Dead	Writer	Edinburgh	Ballie, William	Dead	Mariner	Leith	Mary King’s Close – with mother	High Kirk	Two sisters – 8 and 16	Hunter, A.	Cathcart, David	WS	Gayfield House, Edinburgh	Mother a widow with 3 children to provide for; one sister 8, at school; one sister 16, in bad health and unable to work	Certificate of birth
5/7	1834-23 (Boy)	Veitch, JohnTennent	M	16 May 1828	17 March 1834	Veitch, Andrew	Alive		Tacksman	Dalry	Hill, Helen	Alive			Looking for a situation		Veitch, Andrew	Dead		Dalry Mills	Hill, John	Alive	Farmer	Hermiston	14 Warrington Crescent, Edinbugh – with one of the cautioners (Hunter)		One sister aged 10 November	Smythe, Robert	Ramsay, Charles Lockhart; Hunter, John, WS	WS	29 Frederick St, Edinburgh	Father bankrupt and unable to support family; mother unsuccessful at finding a situation	Certificate of birth; Testimonials (8); Printed testimonials for Helen Veitch
5/7	1834-26 (Boy)	Thomas, Richard Henry	M	10 August 1828	6 May 1834	Thomas, Robert	Alive		Clerk; letting rooms	Portobello	Walker, Fortune	Alive				Portobello	Thomas, William	Alive			Walker, William	Dead	Builder		Portobello – with his parents	Duddingston	Two brothers under 10	Monypenny, Alexander	Livingston, William	Calenderer (operator of machine to smooth cloth or paper)	Glasgow	Father’s profession is as a clerk but he has been unable to secure a permanent situation – lets rooms in Portobello during the bathingn season but this is not enough to support family.
5/7	1834-28 (Boy)	Wilson, George	M	19 October 1828	25 March 1834	Wilson, John	Dead		Joiner	West Port, Edinburgh	Wilson, Elizabeth	Alive				77 West Port, Edinburgh	Wilson, Murray	Alive	Wright	Biggar	Pairman, George	Dead	Merchant	Biggar	77 West Port – with his mother	West Kirk	One brother, 10, and one sister 10 last December	Combe, George	Fraser, William	Printer at Neill and Co.	59 Lauriston Place	Family unprovided for at father’s death	Certificate of baptism; Testimonials (2)
5/7	1834-29 (Boy)	Walker, John	M	24 November 1828	11 April 1834	Walker, Archibald	Alive		Gardener	35 Jamaica Street	Walker, Helen	Dead		Jan. 1833			Walker, Archibald	Dead	Gardener	Haddington	Walker, John	Dead	Flax dresser	Haddington	35 Jamaica St, Edinburgh – with his father	St Stephen’s	Two sisters under 10	Young, Alexander (and others)	Alison, William Pulton	MD	Heriot Row, Edinburgh	Mother died in childbirth leaving father with five children (one has since died); had a severe cold two years ago leaving him unable to work	Testimonials (2)
5/7	1834-31 (Boy)	Dewar, David	M	14 April 1829	29 April 1834	Dewar	Dead		Coalgriever (mind overseer)	Whitehill	Collins, Mary	Alive				Rosewell	Dewar, James	Alive	Employment of Mr Wardlaw Ramsay	Tillcoultry	Collins, Thomas	Dead	Shepherd		Rosewell		One brother, 8, residing with this grandfather; two sisters, aged 1 and 2 – with their mother	Ainslie, Robert	Ramsay, Robert Wardlow	Esq	Whitehill	Father died falling down a coat pit at Whitehill – family left destitute
5/7	1834-32 (Boy)	Stuart, Matthew	M	18 May 1829	1834	Stuart, Jame Brown	Dead	4 Nov. 1831	Medical practitioner		Stuart, Mrs	Alive				Crieff	Stuart, Willia	Dead	Manufacturer	Elgin	Valentine, James	Alive	Tanner	Kirriemuir	Crieff	Crieff	One brother under 10	Russell, John	Murray, Matthew	Minister of the Gospel, Associated Synod of Original Seceders	Warwick St, Lauriston, Glasgow	Father was ill for a long time before death and unable to provide for family; family dependent on mother’s earnings and earnings of older children. Three sons and four daughters – one daughter has already died. One son, William, is already in the Institution.	Certificate of birth; Certificate of health