William Weir
William Weir (1835-1913), one of the principals of William Baird and Co
of Gartsherrie Iron Works, Coatbridge, N.B.
Married Laura Buchanan
1891 Residing at Shewalton House, Dundonald: William Weir (age 55 born Old Monkland), Ironmaster. with his wife Laura B.[1]
1913 September 21st. Died and buried at St. Cuthbert's Church Cemetery, Monkton, South Ayrshire
1913 Obituary [2]
WILLIAM WEIR died on September 21, 1913. He was one of the principals of the well-known firm of William Baird & Co., Ltd., of Gartsherrie.
He was a nephew of the founder of the firm, and became chairman of the company. During his lifetime the business developed to large proportions, ironworks being built at Gartsherrie, Kilwinning, Lugar, and Muirkirk, while extensive collieries were acquired in various parts of Scotland.
He was elected a member of the Iron and Steel Institute in 1872.
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Sources of Information
- ↑ 1891 Census
- ↑ 1913 Iron and Steel Institute: Obituaries