Basic Biographical Details

Name: Alexander William Gemmill Black
Designation:  
Born: 1902 or 1903
Died: 4 June 1962
Bio Notes: Alexander William Gemmill Black was born in 1902 or 1903, the son of William Black, farmer, and his wife Mary Gemmill. He practised as an architect and surveyor. He entered into partnership with Arthur Frank Shapley in Ardrossan in 1933.

Black died on 4 June 1962, survived by his wife, Jean Caldwell McCallum Smith, and at least one son.

Private and Business Addresses

The following private or business addresses are associated with this :
 AddressTypeDate fromDate toNotes
Item 1 of 2Kingarth, Ardrossan Road, West Kilbride, Ayrshire, ScotlandPrivate 1962 
Item 2 of 215, Barr Street, Ardrossan, Ayrshire, ScotlandBusiness1943 *  

* earliest date known from documented sources.

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 1Black & Shapley1933 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 startedBuilding nameTown, district or villageIslandCity or countyCountryNotes
Item 1 of 21933Fire StationArdrossan AyrshireScotland 
Item 2 of 21953North Parish Church and hallSaltcoats AyrshireScotlandHall church built under Postwar Church Extension Scheme

References

Archive References

The following archives hold material relating to this :
 SourceArchive NameSource Catalogue No.Notes
Item 1 of 2H M Register HouseDeath Register  
Item 2 of 2Information from Arthur Shapley per Adrian ShapleyInformation via website