Basic Biographical Details | Name: | Angus Kennedy & Son | | Designation: | | | Born: | c. 1873 | | Died: | | | 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, at least two sons becoming architects. He latterly took one of his sons 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 took over the practice as Angus Kennedy & Son.
However it would appear that James was in partnership with his brother Thomas at about the same time. They practised at 65 West Regent Street, Glasgow from c.1873. In 1875 their practice was merged with that of William McIlwraith and Robert Brown was taken on as an additional partner, the practice title changing to McIlwraith Kennedy & Brown. The office was then at 227 West George Street. The partnership was short-lived.
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 : | | | Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes |  | 99, Bath Street, Glasgow, Scotland | Business | c. 1873 | 1874 | | | 227, West George Street, Glasgow, Scotland | Business | 1874 | | |
Employment and TrainingEmployees or Pupils| The following individuals were employed or trained by this (click on an item to view details): | | | Name | Date from | Date to | Position | Notes | | James Kennedy | c. 1873 | | Partner | |
Buildings and Designs| This 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 | | c. 1873 | Fairfield Engine Works | Govan | | Glasgow | Scotland | |
ReferencesArchive References| The following archives hold material relating to this : | | | Source | Archive Name | Source Catalogue No. | Notes | | Courtesy of Ewan Kennedy, Angus Kennedy's great great grandson. | Information sent via DSA website | | Sent September 2009 |
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