Notes:

In the 8th Army in the Middle East fighting Rommel. Met his brother Jock who was posted in the Air Force walking down a street in Cairo.
Met his wife an Austrian girl while posted ther during the war.

(Research):Speaking to Ronnie Forbes who runs the Flaming Cross takeaway shop across the road from the Waverley Hotel about the Hotel setup when it was still individual housing. The proprietor of the Waverley suggested I talk to him as he was born in the hotel when it was still housing. He said he knew of a couple of Macfarlanes one of whom was son of a Jolly Macfarlane.

James married Hermine Rosa Maria FuchsCallander, Perthshire, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Peter Macfarlane
2. James Henry Macfarlane

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: Loch Sloy, 14 Bridgend, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland

Notes:

1 - Peter inherited the family building business which his sons continued and according to his son Will, Peter purchased Loch Sloy Cottage from his uncle Jake and is seen standing in front of the cottage in the picture that accompanies this entry.
Towards the end of his life he was often to be found kilted and posing, with Ben Ledi in the background, for the benefit of amateur photographers.
The following obituary was contributed to the local paper (The Callander Advertiser) and pulished on May 24th 1963. It was probably written by his brother Archie, local Callander and Macfarlane historian.
'In loving memory of Peter Macfarlane, died 20th May 1963 aged 63 years.
This epitah, simplicity in itself, will no doubt be read by future generations of the Macfarlane Clan, not only by those in Callander, but by clansmen and women over a very much wider area.
But perhaps they will never know that behind these words lies a remarkable story of one of Callanders most colourful characters, a man whose dynamic personality could have elevated him to a much higher rank in life had he chosen it that way. But strangely enough he was content to play the role of the rustic, the unconventional, bordering almost on eccentricity.
Peter Macfarlane was no ordinary man. No high honours in education ever came his way, and his closet association with that noble seat of learning, the McLaren High School, was by virtue of the fact that he spent a lifetime only a stone throw from its portals.
But in another sphere he gained not only an honour of the highest degree and was acclaimed a local hero, though for many years he was an almost forgotten hero.
Amoungst his many treasured possessions was a silver watch presented to him for saving a boys life in the River Teith on 9th July 1919, and with it went the parchment scroll presented by the Royal Humane Society.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lays down his life for a friend". This may well have been the epitah to Peter Macfarlane on that summer day forty-four years ago; but he was spared to save the lives of nine others.
Not long ago a man whose life Peter saved when he was a youth had the good fortune to win £70,000 in the football pools. One might ask did he reward the hero in any way? Oddly enough the answer is no. It seems (whole section indesipherable) tions. Nature in all her moods held for him a strong fascination, and he was never happier than when roaming the hills and rivers.
His poaching days, he confided to his friends, were the happiest days of his life. The art of poaching had probably been inhertited from his ancestors, the "Wild Macfarlanes," who were conspicuous too in the days of clan warfare.
In the archaeological field he could well have become something of an expert; for he was instrumental in helping to establish , beyound doubt that the Romans were encamped at Bochastle. His 'finds' of pottery, bronze, and coins were often a topic for conversation when he and his cronies would meet. Peter loved to live in the past.
He had known too the horrors of war, for like the fearless youth he was, he ran from home to become a soldier, giving a false age. He was on the front line before his eighteenth birthday.
Peter was an ardent lover of the works of the poet Robert W. Service, and his renderingsof 'Dangerous Dan McGrew' made one feel he could well be sitting in the famous 'Malamute Saloon.'
Despite his ruggedness on the surface, Peter was kind and generous man and many of the wandering bodies of the highways were the better for having known him.
He knew full well the taste of the 'water of life', and he knew too that 'John Barleycorn' was a fickle friend.
His family records he could trace back to the late 1770's, and his slaters and plasterer's business founded by his great-grandfather.
Tragedy entered the happy life of Peter Macfarlane in January of this year, when his wife passed on, and he never overcame his grief in the loss of his life companion.
It is sad indeed that the time has come when his upright kilted figure will no longer be seen in Bridgend, and his daring deeds and exploits (and they were many) will now remain only memories.

2 - Used to compete at the Callander Highland Games at the tossing the Caber event. He wore a kilt constantly and his only pair of trousers was used for work.

3 - After sending you my last e-mail, my older sister (53) called and I asked her if she remembered Peter McFarlane in his kilt and she said he was a very good friend of our grandfather and she used to have to spend a lot of time round at their house on her best behaviour taking tea in the parlour! She also went for walks with him and our grandfather - both with their walking sticks! She said some of his children went to school with her and my other siblings (there are ten of us - I am the youngest) and suggested I speak to my brother Norman who lives in Callander still - he is 65 and will remember more. He and a couple of my other brothers had to live at Teithside in Bridgend with my grandparents for years as our 3 bed house wasnt big enough to accommodate us all!
[ e-mail from Val Roberts 14 Jan 2007 ]

4 - Callendar Perthshire, Scotland P.MacFarlane & Sons, Building contractors
Peter inherited business started by Grandfather, another Peter.
Saved ten people from drowning. - His bravery recognized by The Royal Humane Society.
Keen archeologist. - His archelogy finds helped establish that the Romans did have a camp at Callendar.
[Ancestry.com Vicky's Family Tree Owner: Vicky215]

5 - Pate The Homer. That's him he used to keep pigeons hence the name Pate the Homer. Homing Pigeons.
[Post by Alex Walker on Facebook page Callander Before & After https://www.facebook.com/groups/1800065823548723/]

Peter + Elsie Easson. Elsie was born in 1898; died on 2 Jan 1963; was buried in St. Kessog's cemetery, Bridgend, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In memory of Elsie Easson who died 2nd Jan 1963 and of her husband Peter Macfarlane who died 20th May 1967
[MI - New Callander graveyard from photo by Andrew Macfarlane ref:P8020001 1 Aug 2006]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: "the big fella"
• Occupation: Callander, Perthshire, Scotland; Master Slater/Plasterer
• _EMPLOY: Callander, Perthshire, Scotland
• Residence: Abt 1910, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland
• Residence: Aft 1921, Bridgend, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland

Notes:

1 - Living at home 1871 & 1881 censuses. Had his own Slaters business in Callander.
About 1910 the family moved to "Pollochro", Bridgend, Callander, where Isabella took in paying guests to pay off the mortgage.
After Isabella died Archie married Catherine Callum "Auntie Kate".
They moved to Cherry Cottage and daughter Flo ran "Pollochro", and looked after her younger siblings.

2 - 1871 Scotland Census about Archibald Mcfarlane
Name: Archibald Mcfarlane
Age: 7
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1864
Relationship: Son
Father's Name: Peter Mcfarlane
Mother's Name: Margaret Mcfarlane
Gender: Male
Where born: Callander, Perthshire
Registration number: 336
Registration district: Callander
Civil parish: Callander
County: Perthshire
Address: Main St
Occupation: Scholar
ED: 1
Household schedule number: 32
Line: 8
Roll: CSSCT1871_61
Household Members:
Name Age
Peter Mcfarlane 41
Margaret Mcfarlane 36
Cathrine Mcfarlane 14
James Mcfarlane 13
Margaret Mcfarlane 10
Peter Mcfarlane 8
Archibald Mcfarlane 7
John Mcfarlane 5
Ellen Jane Mcfarlane 7months

3 - 1881 Scotland Census about Archibald Macfarlane
Name: Archibald Macfarlane
Age: 16
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1865
Relationship: Son
Father's Name: Peter Macfarlane
Mother's Name: Margaret Macfarlane
Gender: Male
Where born: Callander, Perthshire
Registration number: 336
Registration district: Callander
Civil parish: Callander
County: Perthshire
Occupation: Bootmaker
ED: 4
Household schedule number: 44
Line: 12
Roll: cssct1881_101
Household Members:
Name Age
Peter Macfarlane 50
Margaret Macfarlane 48
Margaret Macfarlane 20
Peter Macfarlane 18
Archibald Macfarlane 16
John Macfarlane 14
Ellen Jane Macfarlane10

4 - 1891 Scotland Census about Archie McFarlane
Name: Archie McFarlane
Age: 27
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1864
Relationship: Lodger
Spouse's name : Isabella McFarlane
Gender: Male
Where born: Callander, Perthshire
Registration number: 336
Registration district: Callander
Civil parish: Callander
County: Perthshire
Address: Back Row
Occupation: Slater
ED: 2
Household schedule number: 140
Line: 1
Roll: CSSCT1891_108
Household Members:
Name Age
Jessie McNab 37
James McNab 15
Robert McNab 13
Maggie McNab 11
Peter McNab 9
William McNab 7
John McNab 5
Christina McNab 3
Mary McK McNab 1
Archie McFarlane 27
Isabella McFarlane 21
Margaret Rattray 17

5 - 1901 Scotland Census about Archie Macfarlane
Name: Archie Macfarlane
Age: 37
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1864
Relationship: Head
Spouse's name : Isabella Macfarlane
Gender: Male
Where born: Callander, Perthshire
Registration number: 336
Registration district: Callander
Civil parish: Callander
Town: Callander
County: Perthshire
Address: 96 Main St
Occupation: Slater
ED: 2
Household schedule number: 36
Line: 5
Roll: CSSCT1901_117
Household Members:
Name Age
Archie Macfarlane 37
Isabella Macfarlane 32
Margaret Macfarlane 9
Isabella Macfarlane 7
Florence F Macfarlane5
Ellen V Macfarlane 3
Peter Macfarlane 1

6 - My grandfather Archie Macfarlane and Grandmother moved to Bridgend (to Tobermoray which is now known as Pollochro). They moved from 96 Main St to Pollochro where Isabella (grandmother) took in paying guests to pay off the mortgage.
[ Correspondance from Flossie Morrison, Archie & Isabella's granddaughter rec. July 2007]

7 - Death notice
MACFARLANE - At Cherry Cottage, Callander,on 3rd December 1948, Archibald Macfarlane (of P. Macfarlane & Sons, Slaters) husband of Catherine Callum in his 85th year. Funeral on Monday, 6th December, to Kilmahog Cemetry from Cherry cottage at 2.30. p.m.

8 - Obituary from "Callander Advertiser"
Mr Archibald Macfarlane
One of Callander's oldest natives died at his home this (Friday) morning in the person of Mr Archibald Macfarlane, Cherry Cottage. He was in his 85th year.
Mr Macfarlane for many years carried carried on the business of P. Macfarlane & Sons, slaters and builders which was founded in 1792, and and is now conducted by his son Peter. In his young days Mr Macfarlane was an enthusiastic football player. A native of the town, none knew the the history of the district better and it was always a pleasure to chat with him about old times . He also posessed a wide knowledge of the works of Burns from which he could quote at great length. He was a member of St. Kessog's Church and also a prominent Freemason, having from time to time held office in Lodge Ben Ledi.
The funeral takes place on Monday to Kilmahog Cemetry at 2.30 p.m..

Archibald married Isabella Rattray on 13 Nov 1890 in Hawthorn Bank, Dunkeld Road, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. Isabella was born on 4 Apr 1868 in Moulin, Perthshire, Scotland; died on 24 Sep 1921 in Callander, Perthshire, Scotland; was buried in Kilmahog Graveyard, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Bella Rattray
• Name: Macfarlane
• Alt. Birth: Abt 1869, Pitlochry, Moulin, Perthshire, Scotland

Notes:

1 - Isabella was a beautiful sewer, a skill which she handed on to her daughters.

2 - 1891 Scotland Census about Isabella McFarlane
Name: Isabella McFarlane
Age: 21
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1870
Relationship: Wife [of Lodger]
Spouse's name : Archie McFarlane
Gender: Female
Where born: Moulin, Perthshire
Registration number: 336
Registration district: Callander
Civil parish: Callander
County: Perthshire
Address: Back Row
ED: 2
Household schedule number: 140
Line: 2
Roll: CSSCT1891_108
Household Members:
Name Age
Jessie McNab 37
James McNab 15
Robert McNab 13
Maggie McNab 11
Peter McNab 9
William McNab 7
John McNab 5
Christina McNab 3
Mary McK McNab 1
Archie McFarlane 27
Isabella McFarlane 21
Margaret Rattray 17

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Callander, Perthshire, Scotland; Master Slater

Notes:

1 - Death certificate says he died aged 69 years.

2 - MacFarlane, Peter 4/7/1902
slater, Bridgend, Callander, d. 02/04/1899 at Callander, intestate.
Dunblane Sheriff Court SC44/44/47

3 - Peter MACFARLANE , master slater was born on 8 Dec 1829 at Callander. He married Margaret MURRAY, daughter of James MURRAY , herring fisher and Isabella MCLARTY, on 17 Jun 1853 at Glasgow. He died on 2 Apr 1899 at Callander aged 69.
(Andrews Ancestors Direct.rtf on file)

(Medical):Informant was Isabella Macfarlane, daughter-in-law.

Peter married Margaret Murray on 17 Jun 1853 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Margaret was born in 1826 in Kilmichael, Kilfinan, Argyllshire, Scotland; died on 6 Mar 1919 in Bridgend, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Macfarlane
• Alt. Birth: Abt 1832, Lochgair, Argyllshire, Scotland
• Alt. Birth: Abt 1834, Lochfyne, Argyllshire, Scotland
• Alt. Birth: Abt 1835, Kirkmichael, Argyllshire, Scotland

Notes:

1 - Death certificate says she died aged 85 years.

2 - MacFarlane, Margaret 17/4/1919 or Murray, Bridgend, Callander, widow of Peter MacFarlane, slater, d. 06/03/1919 at Callander, testate.
Dunblane Sheriff Court SC44/44/58

3 - Margaret MURRAY was born circa 1832 at Glassary. She married Peter MACFARLANE , master slater, son of Malcolm MACFARLANE , slater and Catherine FERGUSON, on 17 Jun 1853 at Glasgow. She died on 6 Mar 1919 at Callander.
(Andrews Ancestors Direct.rtf on file)

(Medical):Isabella Macfarlane, daughter-in-law was the informant.

(Research):No birth record on IGI or Scotlands People websites as at 4 Nov 2017.