Robert Barclay (1804-1863)


Robert Barclay (1804-1863) Ship Builder of Glasgow
1804 Born in Glasgow the son of John Barclay, founder of the business which eventually became Barclay, Curle and Co
1839 Married in Glasgow to Agnes Kirkwood
1841 Robert Barclay 37, shipbuilder of Stob Cross House, Glasgow, living with Agnes Barclay 20, and Agnes Barclay 9 months[1]
1851 Living at 10 Royal Terrace, Barony, Lanarkshire: Robert Barclay (age 47 born Glasgow), Ship builder employing 185 men. With his wife Agnes Barclay (age 30 born Greenock) and their daughter Agnes Barclay (age 10 born Glasgow). Two servants.[2]
1861 Ship builder engineer GlenBoys Employing (indistinct), living in Anderston, with Agnes Barclay 45, Agnes Barclay 20, Thomas Barclay 9[3]