Basic Biographical Details

Name: Angus Kennedy
Designation:  
Born: Early 1800s
Died: 27 November 1870
Bio Notes: Angus Kennedy was born probably in the first decade of the 19th century, the son of a cabinetmaker. He was probably apprenticed to his father but was later an iron turner and involved in loom machinery. Subsequently in c.1858 he commenced practice as architect and civil engineer at 21 Renfield Street, Glasgow. His practice was primarily industrial. He also operated as a commercial estate agent and was sometimes employed as an expert witness.

Kennedy married Isabella Dewar. They had a number of children, two sons becoming architects. He latterly took his son James (and possibly also Thomas, although he not descrobed as an architect until after his father's death) into partnership along with Andrew Myles (born c.1841), the practice title changing to Angus Kennedy, Son & Myles. He died suddenly at his office at 99 Bath Street on 27 November 1870. The firm retained its existing title until Myles departed to commence independent practice at 121 Wellington Street around the following year, whereafter James Kennedy continued the practice as Angus Kennedy & Son.

At some point James and Thomas would appear to have quarrelled as Thomas moved to Greenock where by 1881 he had set up in business as an architect. By 1891 he was back in Glasgow and employed as a clerk of works. The 1901 Census indicates that he had built up his business as he is described as ‘architect, employer’ at that date. He died on 13 January 1913.

Private and Business Addresses

The following private or business addresses are associated with this :
 AddressTypeDate fromDate toNotes
Item 1 of 421, Renfield Street, Glasgow, ScotlandBusinessc. 1858c. 1860 
Item 2 of 415, Hill Street, Garnethill, Glasgow, ScotlandPrivate1862  
Item 3 of 4132, St Vincent Street, Glasgow, ScotlandBusinessBefore 1862After 1865 
Item 4 of 499, Bath Street, Glasgow, ScotlandBusinessBefore 1866c. 1871Practice becomes Angus Kennedy, Son & Andrew Myles. Myles demerges 1875 to recommence practice at 121 Wellington Street. James Kennedy continued the practice at 99 Bath Street.

Employment and Training

Employers

The following individuals or organisations employed or trained this (click on an item to view details):
 NameDate fromDate toPositionNotes
Item 1 of 1A Kennedy, Son & MylesBefore 18721872Partner 

Buildings and Designs

This was involved with the following buildings or structures from the date specified (click on an item to view details):
 Date startedBuilding nameTown, district or villageIslandCity or countyCountryNotes
Item 1 of 10 Pollokshaws Road and Queen's Drive corner  GlasgowScotlandDate unknown
Item 2 of 101858Randolph Elder & Co Engineering WorksTradeston GlasgowScotlandWith William Spence, architect
Item 3 of 101862Clyde Grain Mills  GlasgowScotland 
Item 4 of 101862Liverpool Exchange  LiverpoolEnglandUnsuccessful competition design
Item 5 of 101864Shandon Free Church manseShandon DunbartonshireScotland 
Item 6 of 101866Fauldhouse Church, Crofthead, WhitburnFauldhouse West LothianScotland 
Item 7 of 101866Ibrox UP ChurchIbrox GlasgowScotlandChurch built
Item 8 of 101868David Rowat's Engineering Works  GlasgowScotland 
Item 9 of 101868Fairfield Engine WorksGovan GlasgowScotland 
Item 10 of 101870Westbourne Villa  GlasgowScotland 

References

Bibliographic References

The following books contain references to this :
 Author(s)DateTitlePartPublisherNotes
Item 1 of 2Post Office Directories     
Item 2 of 2Scotlands People Website Wills & Testaments  Glasgow Sheriff Court Inventories Sc36/48/67

Archive References

The following archives hold material relating to this :
 SourceArchive NameSource Catalogue No.Notes
Item 1 of 2Courtesy of Ewan Kennedy, Angus Kennedy's great great grandson.Information sent via DSA website Sent September 2009
Item 2 of 2Professor David M Walker personal archiveProfessor David M Walker, notes and collection of archive material Additional research by Iain Paterson