Centenary of the death of Rev Cpt James Barbour Orr I’m delighted to receive the news that on the 100th anniversary of his sacrifice James Orr’s sacrifice will be commemorated by his old university. The chaplain of Glasgow University, the Reverend Stuart MacQuarrie, has worked with colleagues to ens...

I was delighted to receive an email today from the Archives Services department of Glasgow University informing me that they have now added a biographical note on James Barbour Orr to their website - http://www.universitystory.gla.ac.uk/ww ... y/?id=4570

Update on Captain John Barbour Orr. Delighted to discover a link which was staring me in the face. I’d seen reference to one of Capt Barbour’s brothers, John Boyd Orr, being a medical doctor - it’s wasn’t until I got a note from the SessionClerk at Shettleston Free Church that I discover he was THE ...

Got wee bit of info from a Free Church minister - "I have an old book written after 1900 by a Free Churchman who may have been a relative of his – John B Orr who gives his address as Blair Athol Villa, Saltcoats. The book is about the Free Church division in 1900." My reply - Your referenc...

Fantastic work Caroline!

Whoops! Thanks Penny for the correction!

Whoops! Thanks Penny for the correction!

No family or business connection with the area - just looking for help with research!

I am very keen to obtain a picture of Capt Rev James Barbour Orr. Additonal info I am aware of. Ordained as Minister of the Shettleston congregation of the Free Church of Scotland in 1913. On 7 March 1914 he was initiated into Enniskillen True Blues Loyal Orange Lodge No 110, which was part of Distr...