Basic Biographical Details Name: | Francis Farquharson | Designation: | | Born: | 21 October 1805 | Died: | 16 December 1878 | Bio Notes: | Francis Farquharson was born in Auchterarder on 21 October 1805. He moved to Haddington in 1833 or 1834 to be clerk of works for the erection of the town's County Buildings. He later worked in the same capacity on Monkrigg House. He took over the business of Frank Balsillie and was practising as an architect and builder in Haddington in 1853. He was married to Jessie Richardson. He was an elder in the Eastablished Church and very involved in municipal matters. In 1863 he became provost of Haddington.
Farquharson's sons, John (1847-1933) and Robert (1849-91) joined their father in partnership. Farquharson senior died on 16 December 1878 at Haddington; his wife survived him, dying on 19 August 1888.
The younger Farquharsons continued the business until 31st December 1889 when Robert resigned "owing to the state of his health". Robert died on 5th September 1891 at the age of 42. His obituary in the East Lothian Courier states that he had been suffering from mental depression and shot himself "in a fit of mental aberration".
| Private and Business AddressesThe following private or business addresses are associated with this : | | Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes | | Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland | Private | | | | | Hilton Lodge, Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland | Private | | | |
Buildings and DesignsThis was involved with the following buildings or structures from the date specified (click on an item to view details): | | Date started | Building name | Town, district or village | Island | City or county | Country | Notes | | 1829 | Moulin Church | Pitlochry | | Perthshire | Scotland | Original church | | 1833 | County Buildings | Haddington | | East Lothian | Scotland | | | 1834 | Monkrigg House | Haddington | | East Lothian | Scotland | | | 1853 | Haddington Corn Exchange | Haddington | | East Lothian | Scotland | Timber roof constructed by Dickson, joiner, Haddington, in association with Robertson and Lester of Glasgow | | 1863 | Seacliffe House and cottage | North Berwick | | East Lothian | Scotland | North wing rebuilt | | 1871 | Manse and Schoolhouse | Gladsmuir | | East Lothian | Scotland | |
ReferencesBibliographic ReferencesThe following books contain references to this : | | Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | | Architects Engineers and Building Trades Directory | 1868 | Architect's, Engineer's and Building Trades' Directory | | London, Wyman | | | Hardy, Diana | | Hilton Lodge – The story of a house in Haddington | | | pp29-30 | | Scotlands People Website | | Wills & Testaments | | | Haddington Sheriff Court Inventories SC40/40/22 and 23; for his wife Sc40/40/27 |
Periodical ReferencesThe following periodicals contain references to this : | | Periodical Name | Date | Edition | Publisher | Notes | | Haddingtonshire Courier | | | | |
Archive ReferencesThe following archives hold material relating to this : | | Source | Archive Name | Source Catalogue No. | Notes | | Courtesy of Bill Rarity, Haddington History Society | Information sent via 'Contact Us' in website | | Sent June 2012. | | Courtesy of Craig Statham | Information sent via Contacts page on DSA website | | Additional information sent January 2010. |
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