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Personal-names on the Pigot & Co. Directory
for Dumfries & Maxwelltown 1825/26

(Surnames A - G)

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Rank

Forename

Surname

Occupation

No


Place

Modern
Streetname

Town

Notes
  Wm. Adams Earthenware and/or China Dealer

62

Friars Vennel Friars Vennel Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Earthenware & China Dealers
  Robert Adamson Writer & notary   Assembly Street Assembly Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Writers - 'Marked thus * are also Notaries'
  Robert Adamson Carrier to Dalbeatie   Castle Street, departure point for Dalbeattie carrier Castle Street Dumfries Carriers, 'from Castle Street, every Wednesday'.
  Robt. Adamson Carrier to Auchencaum [?Auchencairn]   Castle Street, departure point for Auchencairn carrier Castle Street Dumfries Carriers, 'from Castle Street every Wednesday'.
  Alex. Affleck Teacher of English   Lowerburn Street Loreburn Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Teachers
  John Affleck Iron Founder       Maxwelltown Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Iron Founders
  Robert Affleck Mason and/or Builder   Chapel Street Chapel Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Masons and Builders
  Thomas Affleck Paint manufacturer   Bank Street Bank Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Paint Manufacturer
  Thomas Affleck Glue Manufacturer   Bank Street Bank Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Glue Manufacturers
  Thomas Affleck Iron Merchant   Bank Street Bank Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Iron Merchants
  J.H. Afleck Agent, Fire & Life -   Bank Street, Hercules Insurance, Bank Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Fire & Life Insurance Agents
Esqr Alex. Airth (of Craigs)     Craigs   Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
  John Aitken Mason and/or Builder

13

Academy Street Academy Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Masons and Builders
  William Aitken Brass Founder

56

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Brass Founders
  John Allan Ship Owner       Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Ship Owners
  Allan Anderson Deacon of Squaremen       Dumfries Incorporated Trades
  Allan Anderson Bookseller, Binder or Stationer (& Library)

69

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Booksellers, Binders and Stationers
Mr Allan Anderson Convenor of Incorporated Trades       Dumfries Incorporated Trades
  Allan Anderson Painter & Glazier   St David Street St David Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Painters & Glaziers - 'Marked thus * are Painters only'
  Andrew Anderson Draper (Linen and/or Woollen)

101

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Linen and Woollen Drapers
  Charles Anderson Saddler

17

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Saddlers
  James Anderson Draper (Linen and/or Woollen)

41

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Linen and Woollen Drapers
  John Anderson Bookseller, Binder or Stationer (& Library)

74

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Booksellers, Binders and Stationers
  Peter Anderson Boot & Shoemaker

162

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Boot & Shoe Makers
  Robt. Anderson Auctioneer

20

Fleshmarket Street Queensberry Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Auctioneers
  Wm. Anderson Carrier to Castle Douglas       Dumfries Carriers, 'James Nash and Wm. Anderson, every Wednesday'.
Baillie   Armstrong Member of Committee for the Poors' Hospital   Poors' Hospital St Michael's Street Dumfries Poors' Hospital
Junr. Christ. Armstrong Grocer and/or Spirit Dealer   Brewery Street Brewery Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Grocers and Spirit Dealers
  Christ. Armstrong Grocer and/or Spirit Dealer

11

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Grocers and Spirit Dealers
Mr Christopher Armstrong Dean       Dumfries Municipal Government
  Geo. Armstrong Publican

22

Queensberry Street Queensberry Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Publicans
  George Armstrong Rope and twine maker   Queensberry Street Queensberry Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Rope & Twine Makers
  James Armstrong Cork Cutter   Brewery Street Brewery Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Cork Cutters
Mr Robert Armstrong Baillie       Dumfries Municipal Government
  Robert Armstrong Dyer

3

Whitesands Whitesands Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Dyers
    Armstrong & Martin Writer & notary   Irish Street Irish Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Writers - 'Marked thus * are also Notaries'
  Andrew Austin Carrier to Kirkcudbright   High Street, departure point for Kirkcudbright carrier High Street Dumfries Carriers, 'from High St., every Wednesday'.
Rev. C.M. Babington Clergyman   Summer Hill Summerhill Maxwelltown Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
Rev. Charles Murray Babington Clergyman   Chapel, Scotch Episcopal - Buccleuch Street Dumfries Places of Worship
Miss Mary Babington     Castle Street Castle Street Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
  Joseph Bailieff Hat manufacturer and/or Dealer

123

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Hat Manufacturers and Dealers
  Wm. Bailieff Hat manufacturer and/or Dealer

22

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Hat Manufacturers and Dealers - noted as '& Son'
  Wm. Bailieff Hat manufacturer and/or Dealer   St David Street St David Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Hat Manufacturers and Dealers - noted as '& Son'
Esqr Wm. Baillie     Nun Holm Nunholm Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
  Charles Baird Messenger at Arms   High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Messengers at Arms
  Thomas Bairden Grocer and/or Spirit Dealer

74

English Street English Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Grocers and Spirit Dealers
  Wm. Ballantine Boot & Shoemaker

74

Queensberry Street Queensberry Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Boot & Shoe Makers
  John Barber Baker and/or Flour Dealer

2

Friars Vennel Friars Vennel Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Bakers & Flour Dealers
  John Barclay Carrier to Kilpatrick   Whitesands, departure point for Kilpatrick carrier Whitesands Dumfries Carriers, 'from G. Johnston's Whitesands, every Wednesday'.
Mr John Barker Treasurer and chamberlain       Dumfries Municipal Government
Esqr John Barker Collector (Town Taxes)   Irish Street, Town Land Tax Office Irish Street Dumfries Town Tax Office, Irish Street
Esqr John Barker Agent (bank)   Irish Street, Bank of Scotland Irish Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Banks (open from ten to three) - Bank of Scotland .. drawn on Coutts & Co., London
Mrs Margaret Barker     Troqueer   Maxwelltown Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
  Jno. Barnes Staymaker

36

Irish Street Irish Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Miscellaneous
  Wm. Barry Distiller

2

Buccleugh Street Buccleuch Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Distillers - noted as '& Son'
  Thomas Batton Carrier to Dalbeatie   High Street, departure point for Dalbeattie carrier High Street Dumfries Carriers,'from High St., every Wednesday'.
  Jas. Baxter Carrier to Carlisle and Newcastle   High Street, departure point for Carlisle & Newcastle carrier High Street Dumfries Carriers, 'From High Street .. arrives every Wednesday and departs same day'.
  Walter Baxter Slater   English Street English Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Slaters
  David Beattie Turner       Maxwelltown Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Turners
  John Beattie Hat manufacturer and/or Dealer   St Michael Street St Michael's Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Hat Manufacturers and Dealers - noted as '& Co.'
  Robt. Beattie Cooper   High Street (Long Close) High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Coopers
  Joseph Beck Coach maker   English Street English Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Coach Makers
  Thomas Beck Grocer and/or Spirit Dealer

28

Queensberry Square Queensberry Square Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Grocers and Spirit Dealers
  David Bell Gunsmith

17

Castle Street Castle Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Gunsmith
Mrs Eliz. Bell     Shakespeare Street Shakespeare Street Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
  Euphemia Bell Confectioner

135

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Confectioners
Miss Janet Bell         Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
Mrs Jessie Bell     George Street George Street Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
  John Bell Grocer and/or Spirit Dealer (& meal)       Maxwelltown Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Grocers and Spirit Dealers
  John Bell Joiner and/or Carpenter   Burns Street Burns' Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Joiners and Carpenters
  John Bell Ironmonger

109

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Iron Mongers
  Robert Bell Ironmonger   English Street English Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Iron Mongers
  Walter Bell Carrier to Edinburgh

26

Queensberry Street, departure point for Edinburgh carrier Queensberry Street Dumfries Carriers, 'from 26 Queensberry St., .. arrives on Wednesday, and departs on Saturday'.
  William Bell Turner

148

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Turners
  William Bell Coach maker   Irish Street Irish Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Coach Makers
  Edwd. Bendall Spirit Dealer

76

Queensberry Street Queensberry Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Spirit Dealers
Mr J. Bendall Commissioner of Police       Dumfries Commissioners of Police - The provost, three baillies, and Convener of Trades, ex-officiis and ..
  James Bendall Grocer and/or Spirit Dealer

69

Friars Vennel Friars Vennel Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Grocers and Spirit Dealers
  John Benson Publican

20

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Publicans
Mr Saml. Beon  

22

Lower Burn Street Loreburn Street Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
  John Berwick Draper (Linen and/or Woollen)

59

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Linen and Woollen Drapers
Mrs   Bevan     High Street High Street Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
Mr Robt. Bevan     Nith Place Nith Place Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
  David Beveridge Baker and/or Flour Dealer       Maxwelltown Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Bakers & Flour Dealers
  Wm. Bigham Paviour

73

Queensberry Street Queensberry Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Paviers
  Mary Billington Earthenware and/or China Dealer

12

St Andrew Street St Andrew's Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Earthenware & China Dealers
Miss Janet Black     Albany Place Albany Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry' - appear under 'Albion Place' which is most likely an error for 'Albany Place'
  John Black Saddler       Maxwelltown Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Saddlers
  John Black Grocer and/or Spirit Dealer

64

English Street English Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Grocers and Spirit Dealers
  Samuel Black Chairmaker       Maxwelltown Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Chairmaker
  Wm. Black Carrier to Glasgow

26

Queensberry Street, departure point for Glasgow carrier Queensberry Street Dumfries Carriers, 'from 26 Queensberry St., every Saturday'.
R.N. Arch. Blacklock Surgeon

32

Castle Street Castle Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Surgeons and Druggists 'Marked thus * are Surgeons only'
  Samuel Blaind Draper (Linen and/or Woollen)

92

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Linen and Woollen Drapers
Mrs Janet Blair         Maxwelltown Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
  Robert Blair Iron Merchant

78

Queensberry Street Queensberry Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Iron Merchants
  Robert Blair Grocer and/or Spirit Dealer

78

Queensberry Street Queensberry Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Grocers and Spirit Dealers
  Robert Bland Draper (Linen and/or Woollen)

1

Queensberry Square Queensberry Square Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Linen and Woollen Drapers
Esqr David Blount     Mid Park     Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
    Borthwick Teacher of dancing   High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Teachers
  Geo. Borthwick Tailor   High Street, Long Close High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Tailors
  William Boyd Nailmaker       Maxwelltown Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Nailmakers
Esqr John Brand     Mountain Hall Bankend Road Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
  John Brand Grocer and/or Spirit Dealer

48

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Grocers and Spirit Dealers
  Andw. Bridges Slater

40

Queensberry Street Queensberry Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Slaters
Mrs   Broom     High Street High Street Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
  James Broom Writer

54

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Writers - 'Marked thus * are also Notaries'
Mr James Broom Manager of Reading Room

113

High Street, Reading Room High Street Dumfries Reading Room
  Jas. Broom Agent, Fire & Life -

54

High Street, Alliance Insurance High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Fire & Life Insurance Agents
Mrs   Brown     Irish Street Irish Street Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
Mrs Agnes Brown     Brown Hall Glencaple Road Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
  Gabriel Brown Carrier to Lochmaben       Dumfries Carriers, 'James Hall, George Ellison, Gabriel Brown, every Wed.'.
  James Brown Dyer       Maxwelltown Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Dyers
  John Brown Publican

42

Brewery Street Brewery Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Publicans
  Wm. Brown Grocer and/or Spirit Dealer

58

Queensberry Street Queensberry Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Grocers and Spirit Dealers
  Mary Bruce Dressmaker

10

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Dress Makers
  Norman McLeod Bruce Printer (Letterpress) & Copperplate

26

Queensberry Square Queensberry Square Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Printers (Letterpress)
  John Bryden Wine and/or spirit merchant

25

English Street English Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Wine and Spirit Merchants
  Joseph Bryden Flax dresser

16

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Flaxdressers
  Joseph Bryden Earthenware and/or China Dealer

16

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Earthenware & China Dealers
  John Buchanan Publican

18

King Street Great King Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Publicans
  Thos. Buck Carrier to Edinburgh

7

Assembly Street, departure point for Edinburgh carrier Assembly Street Dumfries Carriers, 'from 7 Assemby St., every Thursday'.
  Robert Burgess Hosiery Manufacturer

13

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Hosiery Manufacturers
Mrs Janet Burns     Burns Street Burns' Street Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
Mrs   Burnside  

12

Buccleugh Street Buccleuch Street Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
Mrs   Bushby Teacher

24

Castle Street Castle Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Academies (Ladies Boarding and Day)
  Wm. Butters Carrier to Edinburgh   High Street, departure point for Edinburgh carrier High Street Dumfries Carriers, 'from Farries, High St., every Wednesday'.
  Ann Byers Dressmaker

66

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Dress Makers
  Richard Cameron Flesher       Maxwelltown Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Fleshers
Mrs Colonel   Campbell     Irish Street Irish Street Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
  Andrew Campbell Hair Dresser (& perfumer)

137

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Hair Dressers
  Martha Campbell Straw hat maker

5

Church Place Church Place Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Straw Hat makers
  Robert Campbell Publican

26

Queensberry Street Queensberry Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Publicans
  James Carrick Publican   High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Publicans
  Francis Carruthers Sign & Portrait Painter

87

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Painters & Glaziers - 'Marked thus * are Painters only'
Rev. J. Carruthers Clergyman   Shakespeare Street Shakespeare Street Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
Rev. James Carruthers Priest   Chapel, Roman Catholic Shakespeare Street Dumfries Places of Worship
  John Carruthers Wholesale merchant & brace maker   Church Place Church Place Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Miscellaneous
  John Carruthers Earthenware and/or China Dealer   Church Place Church Place Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Earthenware & China Dealers
  Wm. Carruthers Clog or Patten Maker

93

Friars Vennel Friars Vennel Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Clog & Patten Makers
Miss Henrietia Carruthers (of Dormont)  

2

Castle Street Castle Street Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
Mrs Mary Carruthers (of Warmanby)  

20

Buccleugh Street Buccleuch Street Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
  John Carson Carrier to Southwick   Whitesands, departure point for Southwick carrier Whitesands Dumfries Carriers, 'John Carson, from Johnston's Whitesands, every Wednesday'.
  William Carson Printer (Letterpress)

85

English Street English Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Printers (Letterpress)
  Wm. Carson Newspaper publisher

85

English Street, Dumfries Weekly Journal English Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Newspapers Noted as '.. published every Tuesday'
  Wm. Carson Agent, Fire & Life -

85

English Street, Eagle Insurance Agents English Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Fire & Life Insurance Agents
  Peter Cassidy Carrier to Causethorn [?Carsethorn]       Dumfries Carriers, 'every Wednesday'.
  J. Chalmers Blacksmith       Maxwelltown Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Blacksmiths
  Wm. Chalmers Baker and/or Flour Dealer   St Michael's Street St Michael's Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Bakers & Flour Dealers
  James Chambers Baker and/or Flour Dealer   St Michael's Street St Michael's Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Bakers & Flour Dealers
  James Charters Turner   Mill Street Mill Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Turners
  Jas. Charters Wool carding miller   Mill Street Mill Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Miscellaneous
  William Charters Watch or clock maker

67

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Watch and Clock Makers
    Chisholm & Son Watch or clock maker

5

St Andrew Street St Andrew's Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Watch and Clock Makers
  John Clark Ironmonger (& hosier)       Maxwelltown Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Iron Mongers
  John Clark Tinplate Worker and/or Plumber

106

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Tin Plate Workers and Plumbers
Miss   Clarke     Queen Street Queen Street Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
  Ambrose Clarke Inn[keeper]   Assembly Street, Dumfries & Galloway Hotel - Assembly Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Inns
Mrs W. Clarke     Queen Street Queen Street Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
  Wm. Clement Carrier to New Galloway   High Street, departure point for New Galloway carrier High Street Dumfries Carriers, 'From Farries, High St., every Wednesday' - second entry
  Wm. Clement Carrier to New Galloway   High Street, departure point for New Galloway carrier High Street Dumfries Carriers, 'From High St., every Wednesday'.
Rev. Jas. Clyde Clergyman   Chapel, First United Secession - Loreburn Street Dumfries Places of Worship
Rev. Jas. Clyde Clergyman

5

Lower Burn Street Loreburn Street Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
  David Coilart Millwright   Friars Vennel Friars Vennel Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Miscellaneous
Mrs   Colton     Irish Street Irish Street Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
    Colvin Joiner and/or Carpenter

50

Queensberry Street Queensberry Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Joiners and Carpenters - noted as '& Sons'
Esqr John Commelin Agent (bank)   High Street, Bank, British Linen Company - High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Banks (open from ten to three) - British Linen Co.,Bank .. drawn on Smith, Payne & Co.
  Joseph Copeland Carrier to Kirkbean   High Street, departure point for Kirkbean carrier High Street Dumfries Carriers, 'leaves from Farries, High St., every Wednesday'.
Miss   Copland     Bank Street Bank Street Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
  Jno. & Robt. Corrie Draper (Linen and/or Woollen)

114

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Linen and Woollen Drapers
  Robert Corrie Surgeon & druggist

85

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Surgeons and Druggists 'Marked thus * are Surgeons only'
  Robt., Jno. & - Corrie Draper (Linen and/or Woollen)

114

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Linen and Woollen Drapers
  William Corrie Publican   New Bridge Street Newbridge Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Publicans
Junr. James Corson Baker and/or Flour Dealer

88

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Bakers & Flour Dealers
  James Corson Brewer

28

Irish Street Irish Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Brewers
  Robert Costin Tailor       Maxwelltown Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Tailors
  John Coulthard Saddler

78

English Street English Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Saddlers
Esqr James Covens     Stone House   Maxwelltown Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
  Sml. Cowan Land surveyor   High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Miscellaneous
  Janet Craig Grocer and/or Spirit Dealer       Maxwelltown Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Grocers and Spirit Dealers
Mr Alexander Crawford Clerk to Stamp Office   Bank Street, Stamp Office Bank Street Dumfries Stamp Office, Bank Street
Mrs Ann Creighton     Castle Street Castle Street Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
    Creighton, Gregan & - Agent, Fire & Life -

163

High Street, Suffolk (Insurance Co.) High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Fire & Life Insurance Agents
    Creighton, Gregan & - Cabinet Maker (& upholsterer)

163

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Cabinet Makers
Mr Joseph Crichton House Surgeon & Clerk to D&G Infirmary     Nithbank Dumfries Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary
Major   Crichton (of Dalton) Vice-President of D&G Horticultural Society       Dumfries Dumfries and Galloway Horticultural Society
    Crighton, Gregan & - Joiner and/or Carpenter

163

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Joiners and Carpenters
  Thos. Crockett Plasterer

7

Friars Vennel Friars Vennel Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Plasterers
  David Crosbie Grocer and/or Spirit Dealer

125

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Grocers and Spirit Dealers
  James Crosbie Grocer and/or Spirit Dealer

17

English Street English Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Grocers and Spirit Dealers
  Janet Crosbie Earthenware and/or China Dealer

122

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Earthenware & China Dealers
  Robert Crosbie Publican

40

Queensberry Street Queensberry Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Publicans
Mrs Thomas Crosbie     Shakespeare Street Shakespeare Street Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
  Thomas Crosbie Tanner   Shakespeare Street Shakespeare Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Tanners
  John Crosby Painter & Glazier       Maxwelltown Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Painters & Glaziers - 'Marked thus * are Painters only'
  John Cruickshank Bleacher   Trailflat [Tinwald parish]     Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Bleachers - noted as '& Son'
Junr. John Cruickshank Bleacher   Closeburn     Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Bleachers
  Walter Cummius Teacher       Dumfries Ladies' Free School
  Jas. Cunningham Clog or Patten Maker       Maxwelltown Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Clog & Patten Makers
  Jos. Cunningham Clog or Patten Maker

11

Academy Street Academy Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Clog & Patten Makers
  James Currie Grocer and/or Spirit Dealer

5

Queensberry Square Queensberry Square Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Grocers and Spirit Dealers
  Joseph Currie Carrier to Kilpatrick   Brewery Street, departure point for Kilpatrick carrier Brewery Street Dumfries Carriers,'from Papples, Brewery St., every Wednesday'.
Mr David Dalgleish Clerk to Post Office   Castle Street, Post Office Castle Street Dumfries Post Office - notes details of services
  Wm. Dalrymple Flesher       Maxwelltown Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Fleshers
Lady Elizabeth Dalzell  

1

Albany Place   Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry' - appear under 'Albion Place' which is most likely an error for 'Albany Place'
Mr Jas. Dalzell     Castle Street Castle Street Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
  Martha Dalzell Publican

36

Queensberry Street Queensberry Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Publicans
  Sarah Dalzell Dressmaker   Grey Friars St Greyfriars Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Dress Makers
Major Stewart Dalzell  

16

Buccleugh Street Buccleuch Street Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
Esqr Dougal Dalzell (of Glenae)         Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
  Thomas Daniel Blacking maker   Friars Vennel Friars Vennel Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Miscellaneous
  Gilbert Davidson Flesher       Maxwelltown Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Fleshers
  John Davidson Carrier to Crief

80

English Street, departure point for Crieff carrier English Street Dumfries Carriers, 'from 80 English Street, every Wednesday'.
  Wm. Davidson Carrier to Edinburgh

80

English Street, departure point for Edinburgh carrier English Street Dumfries Carriers, 'from 80 English St., every Saturday'.
  Edward Dawson Messenger at Arms   High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Messengers at Arms
  George Dawson Writer   King Street Great King Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Writers - 'Marked thus * are also Notaries'
  John Dawson Auctioneer   King Street Great King Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Auctioneers
Mrs Colonel   De Peyster     Irish Street Irish Street Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
  Francis Dick Preacher of the Gospel   Chapel, Independent - Irish Street Dumfries Places of Worship
  Jane Dick Dressmaker

2

Grey Friars St Greyfriars Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Dress Makers
  William Dick Confectioner

76

English Street English Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Confectioners
  Wm. Dickie Spirit Dealer (& ale)

67

English Street English Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Spirit Dealers
Mr Adam Dickson Councillor       Maxwelltown Magistrates of Maxwelltown
  Adam Dickson Joiner and/or Carpenter       Maxwelltown Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Joiners and Carpenters
  Allison Dickson Publican

44

Queensberry Street Queensberry Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Publicans
  David Dickson Meal Dealer       Maxwelltown Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Meal Dealers
  David Dickson Umbrella Maker

8

Castle Street Castle Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Umbrella Makers
  George Dickson Grocer and/or Spirit Dealer

3

Friars Vennel Friars Vennel Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Grocers and Spirit Dealers
  Jas. Dickson Carrier to Edinburgh

25

Queensberry Street, departure point for Edinburgh carrier Queensberry Street Dumfries Carriers, 'from 25 Queensberry St., arrives Monday, and departs on Thurdsay
  John Dickson Carrier to Edinburgh

33

Queensberry Street, departure point for Edinburgh carrier Queensberry Street Dumfries Carriers, 'from 33 Queensberry St., every Thursday'.
  Samuel Dickson Hair Dresser

145

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Hair Dressers
  David Dinwiddie Grocer and/or Spirit Dealer

41

English Street English Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Grocers and Spirit Dealers
  Jas. Dinwiddie Painter & Glazier

42

Friars Vennel Friars Vennel Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Painters & Glaziers - 'Marked thus * are Painters only'
Mr R. Dinwiddie Commissioner of Police       Dumfries Commissioners of Police - The provost, three baillies, and Convener of Trades, ex-officiis and ..
    Dinwiddie, Scott & - Hosiery Manufacturer

37

English Street English Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Hosiery Manufacturers
  Rbt. Dinwoodie Grocer and/or Spirit Dealer

13

Queensberry Street Queensberry Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Grocers and Spirit Dealers
Lieutenant General   Dirom (of Annandale) Vice-President of D&G Horticultural Society       Dumfries Dumfries and Galloway Horticultural Society
  Jn. Carruthers Dobson Publican

156

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Publicans
  Peter Doherty Earthenware and/or China Dealer

63

Friars Vennel Friars Vennel Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Earthenware & China Dealers
  Geo. Donaldson Cabinet Maker

74

Queensberry Street Queensberry Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Cabinet Makers
  Edward Dove Inn[keeper]   High Street, Crown Inn High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Inns
  John Drummond Letter carrier   Castle Street, Post Office Castle Street Dumfries Post Office - notes details of services
Major John Drummond  

22

Castle Street Castle Street Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
  Charles Dunbar Bookbinder       Maxwelltown Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Bookbinders
  John Dunbar Bookbinder

77

English Street English Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Bookbinders
Rev. Thomas T. Duncan Clergyman   Buccleugh Street Buccleuch Street Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
Rev. Thos. T. Duncan Clergyman   New Church High Street (Head of ) Dumfries Places of Worship
  William Duncan Turner   Queensberry Street Queensberry Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Turners
Rev. Walter Dunlop Clergyman   Buccleugh Street Buccleuch Street Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
Rev. Walter Dunlop Clergyman   Chapel, Second United Secession - Buccleuch Street Dumfries Places of Worship
    Dunn, Thomson & - Timber merchant   Whitesands Whitesands Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Timber Merchants
  John Edgar Grocer and/or Spirit Dealer

29

Friars Vennel Friars Vennel Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Grocers and Spirit Dealers
    Edgar, Herries & - Mason and/or Builder       Maxwelltown Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Masons and Builders
  George Ellison Carrier to Lochmaben       Dumfries Carriers, 'James Hall, George Ellison, Gabriel Brown, every Wed.'.
Mrs   Evans     High Street High Street Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
  James Ewan Inn[keeper]

138

High Street, Globe Inn High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Inns
    Farries Carrier departure point for New Galloway   High Street, departure point for New Galloway carrier High Street Dumfries Carriers, 'By Wm. Clement, High St., every Wednesday' - second entry
    Farries Carrier departure point for Edinburgh   High Street High Street Dumfries Carriers, 'from Farries, High St., every Wednesday'.
    Farries Carrier departure point for Parton   High Street, departure point for Parton carrier High Street Dumfries Carriers, 'John Thomson from Farries, High St., every Wednesday'.
    Farries Carrier departure point for Kirkbean   High Street High Street Dumfries Carriers, 'Joseph Copeland leaves from Farries, High St., every Wednesday'.
  John Farries Publican

62

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Publicans
  John Farries Carrier departure point for Dalry       Dumfries Carriers, 'Alex. Good, from John Farries, every Wednesday'.
  Wm. Farrish Grocer and/or Spirit Dealer   St Michael Street St Michael's Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Grocers and Spirit Dealers
  Thomas Fearon Rope and twine maker       Maxwelltown Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Rope & Twine Makers
Mrs   Ferguson  

8

Grey Friars St Greyfriars Street Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
  James Ferguson Grocer and/or Spirit Dealer       Maxwelltown Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Grocers and Spirit Dealers
  Jos. Ferguson Grocer and/or Spirit Dealer

43

Queensberry Street Queensberry Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Grocers and Spirit Dealers
  Thos. Ferguson Grocer and/or Spirit Dealer

5

Queensberry Street Queensberry Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Grocers and Spirit Dealers
  John Fergusson Publican

80

English Street English Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Publicans
  Peter Findlater Saddler

1

Friars Vennel Friars Vennel Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Saddlers
  Andrew Fleming Grocer and/or Spirit Dealer       Maxwelltown Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Grocers and Spirit Dealers
  John Forsyth Joiner and/or Carpenter       Maxwelltown Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Joiners and Carpenters
  Joseph Forsyth     Wallgreen House     Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
Esqr Philip Forsyth     Nithside   Maxwelltown Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
  Philip Forsyth Writer

34

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Writers - 'Marked thus * are also Notaries'
Mr Philip Forsyth Councillor       Maxwelltown Magistrates of Maxwelltown
  Saml. Forsyth Maltster   Ladyfield Glencaple Road Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Miscellaneous
Mr A. Fouchard Teacher of French   Academy Academy Street Dumfries Academy - instituted in 1802
Miss   Fraser Dressmaker

17

Academy Street Academy Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Dress Makers
  James Fraser Surgeon & druggist

111

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Surgeons and Druggists 'Marked thus * are Surgeons only'
  John Fraser Inn[keeper]   High Street, Kings Arms High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Inns
  Thomas Fraser Writer & notary   Irish Street Irish Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Writers - 'Marked thus * are also Notaries'
Mr Thomas Fraser Procurator Fiscal       Dumfries Municipal Government
  Wm. Fraser Grocer and/or Spirit Dealer (& snuff dealer)

95

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Grocers and Spirit Dealers
  Wm. Fraser Bookseller, Binder or Stationer (& Library)

107

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Booksellers, Binders and Stationers
Rev. And. Fyfe Clergyman   Chapel, Relief - New Street Loreburn Street Dumfries Places of Worship - the Relief chapel lay between Loreburn and Queensberry Streets
Rev. Andrew Fyfe Clergyman   Old Fleshmarket Street Queensberry Street Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
  William Gaws Grocer and/or Spirit Dealer       Maxwelltown Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Grocers and Spirit Dealers
    Geddes, McCubbin & - Mason and/or Builder       Maxwelltown Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Masons and Builders
    Geddes, McCubbin & - Joiner and/or Carpenter       Maxwelltown Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Joiners and Carpenters
  Wm. Gemmilll Teacher of English

2

Grey Friars St Greyfriars Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Teachers
  Robert Gibson Flesher       Maxwelltown Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Fleshers
  Wm. Gibson Carrier to Wigto[w]n   High Street, departure point for Wigto[w]n carrier High Street Dumfries Carriers, 'Wm. Gibson, from High St., every Wednesday'.
Mr Wm. Gibson     Nith Bank Nithbank Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
    Gibson, Kerr & - Cabinet Maker (& upholsterer)

17

Queensberry Street Queensberry Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Cabinet Makers
Dr.   Gilchrist Honorary Physician to D&G Infirmary     Nithbank Dumfries Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary
  John Gilchrist Physician   Irish Street Irish Street Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
  John Gill Carrier to Newton Stewart   High Street, departure point for Newton Stewart carrier High Street Dumfries Carriers, 'from High St., every Wednesday'.
  John Gill Carrier to Wigto[w]n   High Street, departure point for Wigto[w]n carrier High Street Dumfries Carriers, 'John Gill, from High St., every Wednesday'.
Esqr John Gillespie     Stone House   Maxwelltown Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
  John Gillespie Ship Owner       Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Ship Owners
Esqr John Gillespie     Rose Hall Glencaple Road Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
  Bryce Gillies Engraver

89

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Miscellaneous
  William Gillies Cartwright       Maxwelltown Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Cartwrights
Mr Thomas Glendinning Keeper of Subscription Reading Rooms

131

High Street, Subscription Reading Rooms High Street Dumfries Subscription Reading Rooms
Miss   Glenn  

11

Townhead Street Townhead Street Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
Miss Jessie Glenn     Irish Street Irish Street Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
  George Glover Spirit Dealer

79

Queensberry Street Queensberry Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Spirit Dealers
Mrs Mary Goldie  

15

Buccleugh Street Buccleuch Street Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
  Alex. Good Carrier to Dalry       Dumfries Carriers, 'Alex. Good, from John Farries, every Wednesday'.
Miss   Gordon  

7

Buccleugh Street Buccleuch Street Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
Mr James Gordon         Maxwelltown Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
  James Gordon Grocer and/or Spirit Dealer

94

Friars Vennel Friars Vennel Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Grocers and Spirit Dealers
  John Gordon Boot & Shoemaker

39

Friars Vennel Friars Vennel Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Boot & Shoe Makers
Mrs Thomas Gordon         Maxwelltown Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
Mr William Gordon Treasurer to D&G Infirmary     Nithbank Dumfries Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary
Miss Wm. Gordon         Maxwelltown Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
    Gordon & Harkness Writer & notary

5

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Writers - 'Marked thus * are also Notaries'
    Gordon & Harkness Agent, Fire & Life -

5

High Street, Edinburgh Life Assurance Co. High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Fire & Life Insurance Agents
    Gordon & Primrose Writer & notary

8

Buccleugh Street Buccleuch Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Writers - 'Marked thus * are also Notaries'
Miss Janet Gordon of Campbletown  

21

Buccleugh Street Buccleuch Street Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
Esqr James Gouldie Inspector for County Tax Office

1

Grey Friars St, County Tax Office Greyfriars Street Dumfries County Tax Office, 1 Greyfriars Street
Mr Jas. Gouldie Surveyor for County Tax Office

1

Grey Friars St, County Tax Office Greyfriars Street Dumfries County Tax Office, 1 Greyfriars Street
Mr Wm. Gouldie Surveyor for County Tax Office

1

Grey Friars St, County Tax Office Greyfriars Street Dumfries County Tax Office, 1 Greyfriars Street
  Ths. Gowanlock Publican

16

Queensberry Street Queensberry Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Publicans
Miss   Gracie     Bank Street Bank Street Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
  John F. Gracie Writer

27

Queensberry Street Queensberry Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Writers - 'Marked thus * are also Notaries'
  Thomas Gracie Draper (Linen and/or Woollen)

118

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Linen and Woollen Drapers
  John Graham Nailmaker

5

Fleshmarket Street Queensberry Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Nailmakers
Miss Margaret Graham     Irish Street Irish Street Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
  Mary Graham Publican

42

Queensberry Street Queensberry Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Publicans
  Robert Graham Clog or Patten Maker       Maxwelltown Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Clog & Patten Makers
  Robert Grainger Earthenware and/or China Dealer

45

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Earthenware & China Dealers
  David Gray Ironmonger   High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Iron Mongers
    Gregan & Creighton Agent, Fire & Life -

163

High Street, Suffolk (Insurance Co.) High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Fire & Life Insurance Agents
    Gregan & Creighton Cabinet Maker (& upholsterer)

163

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Cabinet Makers
    Gregan & Crighton Joiner and/or Carpenter

163

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Joiners and Carpenters
Mrs   Grierson  

5

Buccleugh Street Buccleuch Street Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
  Alex. Grierson Clog or Patten Maker       Maxwelltown Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Clog & Patten Makers
  Edward Grierson Joiner and/or Carpenter   Whitesands Whitesands Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Joiners and Carpenters
  Samuel Grierson Brewer

18

English Street English Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Brewers
  Samuel Grierson Baker and/or Flour Dealer

18

English Street English Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Bakers & Flour Dealers
  William Grierson Draper (Linen and/or Woollen) & dealer in upholstery articles

51

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Linen and Woollen Drapers
Mr Wm. Grierson Commissioner of Police       Dumfries Commissioners of Police - The provost, three baillies, and Convener of Trades, ex-officiis and ..
Captain Wm. Grierson     St Michael's Street St Michael's Street Dumfries Noted under 'Resident Gentry'
  Wm. Grierson Agent, Fire & Life -

51

High Street, Phoenix Insurance [Co.] High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Fire & Life Insurance Agents
Esqr Wm. Grierson (of Baitford) Secretary of D&G Horticultural Society       Dumfries Dumfries and Galloway Horticultural Society
  Thomas Grive Wine and/or spirit merchant

36

High Street High Street Dumfries Merchants, Tradesmen &c., Wine and Spirit Merchants

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