Harrower Family Tree » James Wilson Harrower (1924-2020)

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1. Dunsire, Andrew, The Dunsire Families of Fife 1660-1875, The Dunsire Families of Fife 1660-1875 Andrew Dunsire University Lecturer A Surname History A one-name study of the Dunsire/ Dunsyre family in Fife, Scotland.

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2. Family Held Certificate, 1924 BIRTH HARROWER, JAMES WILSON REGISTER BOOK OF BIRTHS 21 Mar 1924, HARROWER, JAMES WILSON, M, DUNFERMLINE/FIFE, 424/00 0247 James Wilson Harrower, b. 1924. March Twenty First, 5 Forrest Place, Townhill, Dunfermline

   21 Mar 1924, HARROWER, JAMES WILSON, M, DUNFERMLINE/FIFE, 424/00 0247
   Extracted from the REGISTER BOOK OF BIRTHS for the District of Dunfermline in the County of Fife this Third day of April, Nineteen Hundred and Twenty four.
   
   James Wilson Harrower,
   b. 1924. March Twenty First,
   5h. 15m. Pm.
   5 Forrest Place, Townhill, Dunfermline. M.
   Parents: John Harrower. Assistant Flesher.
   Catherine Harrower M.S. Wilson. m. 1912 January 1st. Dunfermline
   (Signed) John Harrower Father.
   Registered 1924 April 3rd at Dunfermline
   (Signed)
   David Watson. Registrar
   

3. Fife, Scotland, Electoral Registers, 1914-1966, Ancestry.com, 1960 Record for James Harrower and Janet D Harrower Fife Collections Centre; Fife, Scotland; Fife Electoral Registers; Reference: FC/AS/1/95

   Record for James Harrower and Janet D Harrower
   NameJames Harrower
   Residence Year1960
   Street AddressHigh Street, Methil 270
   Residence PlaceFife Scotland

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4. Family Information, 1957 RESIDENCE JAMES HARROWER, JANET OLIPHANT 270 High Street, Methil, Fife, Scotland

   270 High Street, Methil, Fife, Scotland
   James Wilson Harrower
   Janet Dunsire Oliphant
   

5. Family Information, 2016 RESIDENCE JAMES HARROWER, JANET OLIPHANT Forthview Care Home, Sea Road, Methil, Fife, Scotland

   Forthview Care Home, Sea Road, Methil, Fife, Scotland
   James Wilson Harrower
   Janet Dunsire Oliphant known as Netta
   

6. Family Information, 1966 RESIDENCE JAMES HARROWER, JANET OLIPHANT Berwang, Scoonie Park, Leven, Fife, Scotland

   Record for James Harrower and Janet D Harrower
   NameJames Harrower
   Residence Year1960
   Street AddressHigh Street, Methil 270
   Residence PlaceFife Scotland
   
   Berwang, Scoonie Park, Leven formerly named Akim Oda

7. Family Information, 1996 RESIDENCE JAMES HARROWER, JANET OLIPHANT 8 Pentland Drive, Kennoway, Fife, Scotland

   8 Pentland Drive, Kennoway, Fife, Scotland
   James Wilson Harrower
   Janet Dunsire Oliphant
   

8. Family Held Certificate, 1949 MARRIAGE HARROWER, JAMES WILSON, OLIPHANT, JANET DUNSIRE EXTRACTED FROM THE REGISTER BOOK OF MARRIAGES for the District of Scoonie in the County of Fife this 14th day of April, 1951. HARROWER, JAMES WILSON, OLIPHANT, JANET DUNSIRE m. 14th July 1949 456/ 45 Scoonie (Fife) Marriage Extract Receipt

   Extracted from the REGISTER BOOK OF MARRIAGES for the District of Scoonie in the County of Fife this 14th day of April, 1951.
   
   HARROWER, JAMES WILSON, OLIPHANT, JANET DUNSIRE, 1949, 456/ 45, Scoonie (Fife)
   
   1949. Fourteenth July,
   Forman Church, Leven.
   After Banns according to the Forms of the Church of Scotland.
   James Wilson Harrower.
   Painter (Journeyman)
   (Bachelor) Age 25. Glendale, Dewar Drive, Leven. Parents: John Harrower, Butchery Manager. (Retired)
   Catherine Harrower. M.S. Wilson.
   Janet Dunsire Oliphant.
   Typist (Spinster) Age 22.
   2 Bayview Crecent, Methil. Parents: John Oliphant. Contractor.
   Jessie Ann Oliphant. M.S. Walker.
   (Signed) David Doig. Minister at Forman Church, Leven.
   (Signed) Abram W. Harrower, Glendale, Dewar Drive, Leven. Witness.
   Winifred Forsyth. 153 Wellesley Road, Buckhaven. Witness.
   Registered 1949 July 16th at Leven, (Signed)
   C.F. Peter. Assistant Registrar
   
   Appears to be a Receipt from Fife Council for payment by Mrs Harrower (Netta, {Janet Dunsire Oliphant}), for a copy of an Extract of Entry of Marriage at 2/-, and a search for same, at 1/-, totalling 3/-. 14.04.1951. Registration District - Scoonie.
   Receipt for actual Extract recorded here!

9. Scotlands People - Statutory Registers of Deaths (from 1855), 1965 FOSTER, MARY ANDERSON (Statutory registers Deaths 459/2 153) https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/view-image/nrs_stat_deaths/11715682?return_row=0 1965 HARROWER, MARY ANDERSON (Statutory registers Corrected Entries 459/02 011 68) (RCE) https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/view-image/nrs_rce/325187?record_type=nrs_stat_deaths&record_id=11715682&session=123230

   1965 FOSTER, MARY ANDERSON (Statutory registers Deaths 459/2 153)
   Deaths in the District of Buckhaven in the County of Fife 1965.
   Mary Anderson Harrower
   (Widow of
   (1) Henry Scott
   ------------------------
   (2) John Harrower
   Butchery Manager).
   September Twentysecond
   Found dead 8h 0m. am
   Last seen alive September Twentyfirst
   10h 30 p.m.
   202 Taylor Street, Methil.
   F. 79 Years
   Parents: Thomas Foster
   Plasterer (Deceased)
   Jessie Foster M.S. Ballantyne
   (Deceased)
   COD:
   I(a) Coal Gas Poisoning
   (b) Depression
   (c) Hypertension
   II Bilateral Cataract
   As cert by D. Macdonald
   MBChB
   Inf. James W Harrower
   Step-son
   270 High Street, Methil
   Registered 1965 September 23rd
   Buckhaven
   
   1965 HARROWER, MARY ANDERSON (Statutory registers Corrected Entries 459/02 011 68) (RCE)
   Deaths in the District of Buckhaven in the County of Fife 1965.
   Register of Corrected Entries
   Dec. 1965 Page 68
   District of Buckhaven in the County of Fife.
   The following Report of Result of a Precognition has been received touching the Death of Mary Anderson Harrower,
   registered under Entry 153 in the Register Book of Deaths for the year 1965:-.
   Mary Anderson Harrower
   79 Years Female.
   At 202 Taylor Street, Methil
   Last seen alive on 21st September at 10 30 p.m.
   Found dead at 8 a.m.
   on 22nd September, 1965.
   COD:
   I(a) Coal Gas Poisoning
   (b) Depression
   (c) Hypertension
   
   Procurator-Fiscals Office,
   Kikcaldy 13th October 1965
   At Buckhaven
   20th October 1965
   Certified by
   (Signed) E.G. Smith
   Procurator Fiscal
   C.Y. Peter
   Assistant Registrar
   

10. Fife, Scotland, Electoral Registers, 1914-1966, Ancestry.com, 1950 Record for James W Harrower and Janet D Harrower Fife Collections Centre; Fife, Scotland; Fife Electoral Registers; Reference: FC/AS/1/59

    Record for James W Harrower and Janet D Harrower
    NameJames W Harrower
    Residence Year1950
    Street AddressWilkie Terrace, Durward Street
    Residence PlaceFife Scotland

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11. Harrower, James Wilson, DRIVER J HARROWER 14350315, Harrower, James Wilson, DRIVER J HARROWER 14350315

    DRIVER J HARROWER 14350315
    Six weeks training at Fort George then posted to 156 RAC (HLI) at Fornam Park Camp, Bury St Edmonds. Sent on driving course to London where I passed driving test.
    First met Jim Lowe (Cpl MOT) when posted to Wantisden Camp at Butley (nr Ipswich). Second in command then "Capt Bob Salmond". We were designated then "87 Assault Sqn R.E" complete with 12 Churchill tanks. Jim was in "A" Troop where I was a driver. Got all kitted up there for second frontto come. Some weeks there organising — then moved out to "Aldburgh" on the coast. Billeted in a huge building opposite golf course. Hard training every day — living rough on the battle area at "Orford Ness". This was a huge area where all the civilians had been turfed out. All their crofts abandoned. Trained there for a week then back to Aldburgh. June 6th came, we were on reserve for Normandy, back to Wantisden. Jim and me home on leave. Went to cinema in Ipswich (film Sahara) before catching train home.
    Later in month now, whole squadron by road to Eastbourne. Something wrong with my truck on way down. Consulted Corporal Lowe after limping in. Crown wheel gone in the diff was the trouble. We had to waterproof all our vehicles for going over so no time for repair. I was sent up to Sevenoaks next day to pick up new truck. Two days practice on steep mound of earth — signify steep ramp on TLS. Jim helps me along with this bit. While at Eastbourne flying bomb came down and demolished the guard room (empty at the time). Leaving Eastbourne next day for Gosport and TLS having got Mae West and French money issued. Put in roadside camp for two days and not allowed out. Two days later lined up on road to docks. Field postcards issued to every man to be sent home. Civilians out with cups of tea etc. (forgot, went to South Wales night battle training earlier in month).
    Evening, loading on to "tank landing ship" — tanks below trucks on deck. MT Cpls (Jim) and Sgts (Welford) supervising chaining vehicles to deck for night crossing to Normandy. (Not much sleep that night). French coast ahead in morning. Mulberry in place off town of Arromanch. What a sight. Drove in to Arromanch over "Gold" beach across square, up steep hill back of houses to high ground looking down on town at left side. (Squaddies started to build POW storage on beach). Spent night there then set off through Bayeaux on Caen road. Pulled in to an orchard field but only stayed two hours. "A" Troop called on to link up with French Canadian regiment outside Caen at Mondeville. What a tough bunch (Mohawk haircuts) — armed to the teeth. Supported them in the next action with our tanks. Always with Canadians now on road to cross river Orne. Jim and I watching 800 Lancaster bombers raid on German positions when bombs started to fall on our field. "Under thenearest truck" he shouts. It was the ammo wagon. However, we were 0K but many killed in next field — Polish company. On now towards Falaise. Jim and I remember Village of Rorgancourt particularly. Houses abandoned — looters at work. Falaise, the killing ground for the German army and the never forgotten smell of the dead quite something. (Normandy over).
    Still with Canadians crossed the River Seine at Elbeuf. On the other side I took bad with dysentery. Lay days in a trailer. Looked after well by Cpl Lowe. Days later packed straw in trucks to take high explosive to flame throwing tanks some miles away. Trucks fly red flag and big notice "Danger High Explosive". Bit tricky!
    On up to Channel ports now. Jack and I on the eggs round (Jack & Jim and I fed well). Bologne taken soon after we left Cap Gris Nez. Murphy's commander gets MM at battle for city. Capt Crickmay k.i.a. here.
    Squadron up in South Baveland with Canadian ISt Army. Near winter now it feels. Back to Ostend and Walcheren Island where we lost six tanks. Thenback to cold Holland again with Canadians living in barns if lucky. If not, out in pouring rain. Good news, told we are to have civvy billets in town of Weert in order to carry out maintenance on vehicles. November now. No 62 Biest is our house (Teunissen family). Jim and Jack in front room down stairs. Six of us at rear. Nice family and we enjoyed our stay here. Off again to Eersel only 15 miles away. I go back often at nights on Whitemans motorbike. Christmas day was in Company football team, Scotland -v- England drew 1-1.
    I played Outside Right. Off once more down at Mechelen near Maastricht on the River Maas. Very
    cold now. Billeted in school. Jim and Jack in civvy house. Two troops on River Maas crossing up to the Rhine now at Wesel. Germany in a bad way now — nearing end. Part of the Sqn is up in North end of Germany. Rest of us going back to Oosterloo in Belgium to change tanks to "tank Dozers". These were to be used to clear rubble in streets of big German cities. Billeted in school for young ladies. Jim has M. T. office in August's café — ideal!
    Get good runs from Jim up into Germany again. War coming to an end soon. All German towns showing white flags out of windows. On way back to Oosterloo one day when heard war over. Got into Holland at Weert that night. What a reception. My mate and I got back to Oosterloo next day. Jim went to Gheel to see about hearing war all over in Germany now. Hamburg, Verdun, Hamlyn, Velzen before Luneburg. Sqn starts to break up now. Older ones, including Jim, posted now awaiting demob at Luneburg Barracks. Next time I saw your dad, John, was at Eagle Road.
    

12. Ratification of Vows, 1949 James Wilson Harrower

    James Wilson Harrower, Ratification of Vows of Baptism

13. Family Held Certificate & Scotlands People, 2020 HARROWER, JAMES WILSON Extract of an entry in a REGISTER of DEATHS Death Registered in the district of Fife, Cowdenbeath District 430 Year 2020 Entry No. 63 HARROWER, JAMES WILSON, WILSON, 2020 430/ 63 Cowdenbeath

    Extract of an entry in a REGISTER of DEATHS
    DEATH Registered in the district of Fife, Cowdenbeath
    District 430 Year 2020 Entry No. 63
    James Wilson Harrower. M.
    Local Authority Painter and Decorator (retired)
    DOB: 1924 March 21
    Age 95 Years Married
    When died 2020 February Twentyeighth
    014 hours
    Where died Forth View Nursing Home, Sea Road, Methil KY8 3DE
    COD: (a) Frailty (b) Parkinsons Disease
    Certified by Caroline Mary Crawford
    Spouse: Janet Dunsire Oliphant
    Foundry Typist (retired)
    Father: John Harrower
    Butchery Manager (deceased)
    Mother: Catherine Wilson (ms) or Harrower
    Weaver (deceased)
    Informant: (Signed) Colin Harrower Nephew
    29 Glenfield Road, Cowdenbeath KY4 9EP
    Registered
    2020 March 4
    (Signed)
    M Young
    Assistant Registrar

14. Newspaper Article, 2020 James Wilson HARROWER Courier & Advertiser Tuesday March 3, 2020

    HARROWER
    Courier & Advertiser Tuesday March 3, 2020
    Peacefully, at Forth View Care Home, Methil, on Friday, February 28, 2020,
    James Wilson (Jim), in his 96th year, of Methil (formerly Leven and Kennoway), a devoted husband of Janet (Netta), a much loved uncle of Glynis, Colin, lan, Keith, Neil, Robin, and Gill and the late Philip, proud great--uncle and great - great-uncle, and cousin to Tom. Jim will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral service to take place at Kirkcaldy Crematorium on Thursday, March 12, at 10.15 a.m., to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only, please.

15. Newspaper Article, 1957 Record for James Wilson Harrower Leven Mail - Wednesday 01 May 1957

    Leven Mail - Wednesday 01 May 1957
    
    METHIL
    “L” DRIVING OFFENCE
    
    A Methil painter who carried his
    wife on the pillion seat of his motor
    scooter while he himself was still a
    provisional driver was fined 10/-.
    alternatively 7 days imprisonment,
    at Buckhaven Police Court on Monday
    he was James Wilson Harrower
    270 High Street.

16. Newspaper Article, 1950 Record for James Wilson Harrower Leven Mail - Wednesday 05 April 1950

    James Wilson Harrower
    Leven Mail - Wednesday 05 April 1950
    (Cycling Convictions.— Heavier fines for failing to stop cvcles at halt signs were imposed at Leven Police Court last week. Bailie J. Forrester, said that it was becoming a very common offence, and fined the following people 10s. or 10 days, instead of the customary 7/6 fine for failing to stop at halt signs at the junction of Waggon Road, and Victoria Road:— Alexander Will Seagar (27). civil servant, Woodside Cottnge, Waggon Road. Leven,
    Archilbald Elder (19), bricklayer, 1 Rone Terrace, Leven: George Leith Tesker (20), apprentice joiner. 32 Haughgate avenue, Leven; James Harrower (25). Painter. Wilkie Terrace. Durward Street, Leven, David Alexander Thompson Stevenson (17), Farm worker, 88 High Street, Innerleven. Methil.
    As the Bailie considered the junction of Riverside Place and Bridge St, Leven, to be a more dangerous point the following accused were fined 12s 6d.:—James Stuart (27). boilermaker, 32 College Street. Buckhaven, Alexander McAndrew (25), Labourer, 36 Grieve St., Methilhill.

17. Newspaper Article, 1962 J Harrower Captain Leven Mail - Wednesday 28 November 1962

    J Harrower Captain Leven Mail - Wednesday 28 November 1962
    LEVEN SCOOTER CLUB
    ANNUAL MEETING
    At the annual meeting of Leven Scooter Club the following officials were appointed: President, Mr J. Cruic.kahank; Secretary, Mr Alex Duncan. 198. Kirkland Walk, Methil, Ttreasurer, Mrs Jean Hind; Captain. Mr J. Harrower.
    All Scooterists in the district are invited to join and will be welcome at the club meeting in Masonic Hall, Buckhaven, on Friday first.
    

18. Scotlands People - Statutory Registers of Deaths (from 1855), 2020 HARROWER, JAMES WILSON (Statutory Registers of Deaths 430/ 63 Cowdenbeath) Not available

    2020 HARROWER, JAMES WILSON (Statutory Registers of Deaths 430/ 63 Cowdenbeath)
    
    Died at Balhousie Care Home, Sea Road, Methil 28 February 2020
    Death Registered at Cowdenbeath 28 February 2020
    Cremation 12 March 2020 Kirkcaldy Crematorium

19. Family Held Certificate, 1949 BANNS HARROWER, JAMES WILSON, OLIPHANT, JANET DUNSIRE, 1949, CERTIFICATE OF PROCLAMATION OF BANNS At Methil the Fifth July One Thousand Nine Hundred and forty nine. HARROWER, JAMES WILSON, OLIPHANT, JANET DUNSIRE, 1949, 456/ 45, Scoonie (Fife)

    Certificate of Proclamation of Banns.
    At Methil the Fifth July One Thousand Nine Hundred and forty nine.
    It is hereby certified that James Wilson Harrower.
    Bachelor, Painter,
    Glendale, Dewar Drive, Leven and Janet Dunsire Oliphant, Spinster.
    2 Bayview Crescent, Methil, have been duly proclaimed in the Church of Methil Parish on Sunday 3rd July 1949 in order to marriage and that no objections have been offered.
    Signed Peter H. Leitch?. Session-Clerk.
    
    Certificate of Marriage
    
    At Forman Church, Leven the Fourteenth day of July One Thousand Nine Hundred and forty nine.
    It is hereby certified that the above parties were this day married by me,
    David Doig.
    Minister at Forman Church, Leven
    
    Certificate of Marriage
    
    Extracted from the REGISTER BOOK OF MARRIAGES for the District of Scoonie in the County of Fife this 14th day of April, 1951.
    
    HARROWER, JAMES WILSON, OLIPHANT, JANET DUNSIRE, 1949, 456/ 45, Scoonie (Fife)
    
    1949. Fourteenth July,
    Forman Church, Leven.
    After Banns according to the Forms of the Church of Scotland.
    James Wilson Harrower.
    Painter (Journeyman)
    (Bachelor) Age 25. Glendale, Dewar Drive, Leven. Parents: John Harrower, Butchery Manager. (Retired)
    Catherine Harrower. M.S. Wilson.
    Janet Dunsire Oliphant.
    Typist (Spinster) Age 22.
    2 Bayview Crecent, Methil. Parents: John Oliphant. Contractor.
    Jessie Ann Oliphant. M.S. Walker.
    (Signed) David Doig. Minister at Forman Church, Leven.
    (Signed) Abram W. Harrower, Glendale, Dewar Drive, Leven. Witness.
    Winifred Forsyth. 153 Wellesley Road, Buckhaven. Witness.
    Registered 1949 July 16th at Leven, (Signed)
    C.F. Peter. Assistant Registrar
    

20. Family Held Certificate, 1949 BANNS HARROWER, JAMES WILSON, OLIPHANT, JANET DUNSIRE, 1949, CERTIFICATE OF PROCLAMATION OF BANNS. Leven HARROWER, JAMES WILSON, OLIPHANT, JANET DUNSIRE, 1949, 456/ 45, Scoonie (Fife)

    Certificate of Proclamation of Banns.
    At Leven the Fifth July One Thousand Nine Hundred and forty nine.
    It is hereby certified that James Wilson Harrower.
    Bachelor, Painter,
    "Glendale", Dewar Drive, Leven and Janet Dunsire Oliphant, Spinster
    Typist 2 Bayview Crescent, Methil, have been duly proclaimed in the Forman Church, Leven on Sunday 3rd July 1949 in order to marriage and that no objections have been offered.
    Signed A. Russel. Session-Clerk.
    
    Certificate of Marriage
    
    At Forman Church, Leven the Fourteenth day of July One Thousand Nine Hundred and forty nine.
    It is hereby certified that the above parties were this day married by me,
    David Doig.
    Minister at Forman Church
    
    Certificate of Marriage
    
    Extracted from the REGISTER BOOK OF MARRIAGES for the District of Scoonie in the County of Fife this 14th day of April, 1951.
    
    HARROWER, JAMES WILSON, OLIPHANT, JANET DUNSIRE, 1949, 456/ 45, Scoonie (Fife)
    
    1949. Fourteenth July,
    Forman Church, Leven.
    After Banns according to the Forms of the Church of Scotland.
    James Wilson Harrower.
    Painter (Journeyman)
    (Bachelor) Age 25. Glendale, Dewar Drive, Leven. Parents: John Harrower, Butchery Manager. (Retired)
    Catherine Harrower. M.S. Wilson.
    Janet Dunsire Oliphant.
    Typist (Spinster) Age 22.
    2 Bayview Crecent, Methil. Parents: John Oliphant. Contractor.
    Jessie Ann Oliphant. M.S. Walker.
    (Signed) David Doig. Minister at Forman Church, Leven.
    (Signed) Abram W. Harrower, Glendale, Dewar Drive, Leven. Witness.
    Winifred Forsyth. 153 Wellesley Road, Buckhaven. Witness.
    Registered 1949 July 16th at Leven, (Signed)
    C.F. Peter. Assistant Registrar

Historical events

• Birthday March 21, 1924
• Day of marriage July 14, 1949

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• Also born on March 21
• Also died on February 28

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