James Tennant Forgie

James Tennant Forgie (1855-1936) of William Baird and Co

1936 Died. 'Mr James Tennant Forgie, a well-known coal and ironmaster, died at his home, Will Hall, Hamilton, early yesterday. Mr Forgie, who was 81, relinquished the chairmanship oi Wm. Baird & Co. (Ltd.), Glasgow, several months ago. Born in Coatbridge, and educated at Rothesay Academy Mr Forgie served his apprenticeship with a Glasgow firm of civil and mining engineers. In early manhood, he was appointed manager of Allanshaw Colliery, Hamilton, and about five years later he became assistant to Mr Robert Angus at the Lugar (Ayrshire) iron works and collieries belonging to Messrs Wm. Baird & Co. He was promoted to the managership of the firm's pits and works in Kilsyth and Tuechar district and later those in Bothwell district. His technical and organising ability was given greater scope when he became one of the directors, and in 1923 he succeeded Mr Robert Angus as chairman. Mr Forgie had widespread interests in the coal and iron industry, and was a director of the National Benzol Co. and the Sulphate of Ammonia Federation. As a leading representative of the coalowners' organisations, he acted for a time as chairman of the Scottish Coal Trade Conciliation Board. In June 1925, the coalowners presented him with his portrait in oils, by Sir William Orpen, R. A., in recognition of his services.'

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