John "Jake" Macfarlane

1866 - 1947  (81 years)

• Name	John "Jake" Macfarlane  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12]
  Birth	14 Jan 1866	Backrow (Pearl St.), Callander, Perthshire, Scotland   [1, 2, 6]
  Gender	Male
  Name	"Jakie"  [12]
  Occupation	Callander, Perthshire, Scotland   [1, 8]
  	Master Plumber
  Occupation	Callander, Perthshire, Scotland
  	Master Slater
  Death	21 Mar 1947	Loch Sloy, 14 Bridgend, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland   [1, 4, 10]
  Burial	Kilmahog Graveyard, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland   [1, 5]
  Person ID	I14729	MacFarlane
  Last Modified	29 May 2024

  
  

  Father	Peter Macfarlane,   b. 8 Dec 1829, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland d. 2 Apr 1899, Ivy Cottage, 16 Bridgend, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland (Age 69 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Margaret Murray,   b. 1826, Kilmichael, Kilfinan, Argyllshire, Scotland d. 6 Mar 1919, Bridgend, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland (Age 93 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Marriage	17 Jun 1853	Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland   [13, 14, 15]
  Family ID	F316	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Isabella "Bella" Carrick,   b. 31 Dec 1870, 29 Alma St., Govan, Lanark, Scotland d. 6 Apr 1953, Southern General Hospital, 1301 Govan Rd, Govan, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland (Age 82 years)
  Marriage	19 Apr 1900	6 James Pl., Govan, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland   [1, 7, 9]
  Children	1. James Macfarlane,   b. 1900, Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland d. Bef 31 Mar 1901, Infancy (Age < 1 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   2. Catherine Macfarlane,   b. 17 Apr 1902, Victoria Buildings, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland d. 29 Apr 1902, 18 Bridgend, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland (Age 0 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   3. Margaret Murray Macfarlane,   b. 8 May 1903, Victoria Buildings, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland d. 5 Jul 1989, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland (Age 86 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   4. Peter "Pharic" Macfarlane,   b. 23 Aug 1905, Victoria Buildings, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland d. 11 Aug 1986, St. Margarets Hospital, Christchurch, Cby, Nz (Age 80 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   5. Robert Carrick Macfarlane,   b. Abt 1907, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland d. 1917, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland (Age 10 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
  Family ID	F383	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	29 May 2024

  
  

• Notes

  1 - Living at home in 1871 and 1881 censuses. Occupation: Plumber. John worked in Fairfields Shipyard in Govan. He played for a Govan football team (semi-professionally) and was known as "the Gem". His stone in Kilmahog graveyard records "John Macfarlane of Lochsloy Callander died Mar 21 1947 aged 81 years" 2 - John's nickname was "Jakie". He was apprenticed at Stephen's Shipyard, Linthouse, Glasgow, Scotland. While he was in Glasgow at this time he witnessed the capsize and sinking of the ship Daphne as she was launched. It is not known if he was working on the building of the ship. It was at this time that he made a name for himself as an outstanding football player in the Linthouse FC team. By the time of his marriage, to Isabella Carrick on April 19 1900 in Govan, the apprenticeship was completed and John could describe himself as a master slater. John was a member of the firm of P. Macfarlane & Sons, Back Row, Callander. The other members were his father, Peter, and his brother, Archie. They didn't build houses but sub-contracted the plumbing, slating, plastering and rendering work. John had a fine head of auburn hair and according to his daughter-in-law, Marie, he was a lovely gentleman with a fine fund of Highland stories which he loved to tell. Around 1935 John was struck by a car on the humpbacked bridge at Bridgend and sustained damage to his leg(s) which made it difficult for him to get about. Thereafter he walked with two sticks. He retired form the family firm after the accident. John died 21 March 1947 at Loch Sloy, 14 Bridgend, Callander, at age 81 at the time of a huge snow. His obituary was published 29th March 1947, in the Callander Advertiser: " We regret to record the death of Mr John Macfarlane, who passed away at his home. Loch Sloy, Bridgend. Mr Macfarlane had attamed his 81st year but had been in failing health for some time past. Mr Macfarlane was a descendant of Clan Macfarlane which came to Callander in the year 1628. In sport Mr Macfarlane was widely known, especially in football. He was one of the few remaining members of the original Callander Rob Roy Club. For many years Mr Macfarlane played for the old Linthouse team and his dexterity on the field earned him the by-name "The Gem" in sporting circles. Mr Macfarlane served his apprenticeship as a plumber in Linthouse, and set up business as a master plumber in Callander. For a time the deceased was Right Worshipful Master in Lodge Ben Ledi, and subsequently Past Master. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place to the burial ground at Kilmahog. A large contingent of brother masons led the cortege to the burial ground, where the Rev. Geo. W.H. London, Minister of St Brides Church offered the committal prayer" 3 - John MACFARLANE , master slater was born on 14 Jan 1866 at Callander. He married Isabella CARRICK, daughter of Robert CARRICK , blacksmith and Catherine MCNAB, on 19 Apr 1900 at Govan. (Andrews Ancestors Direct.rtf on file) 4 - Neice's Flossie and Isabelle, and nephews Norman, Bobbie and dragging the infant Will with them raided Jake and Auntie Belle's yellow raspberrys but left behind the basket when the they had to do a runner when the back door suddenly opened. [Recollection of Flossie 2006] 5 - Linthouse were a football club from the Linthouse district of Govan, Scotland. This pre-dated The Burgh of Govan being annexed by The City of Glasgow on 5 November 1912. Linthouse were formed in 1881 from an Athletics club, the played their home matches at Langlands Park until closing in 1900. The team played in navy blue. They were founder members of the Scottish Football Alliance and won that competition in its inaugural season, 1891'96 92. They joined the Scottish Football League in season 1895'96 96 when they became part of the Scottish Second Division. Their first season in the League was not a successful one, with the club finishing bottom of the ten team division. However it was around this time that Linthouse achieved their record attendance at Langlands Park when 4,000 spectators turned out for their Glasgow Cup match against Celtic. They played for five seasons in the Second Division without much success, their highest finish being fifth in season 1897'96 98. Two seasons later in 1899'96 1900 they finished bottom of the division. Linthouse were struggling to make an impact and attendances were poor, with it being a constant battle to get paying spectators through the gate, competing as they were against nearby Rangers, who had been established far earlier. As a consequence the club decided not to seek re-election to the League at the end of 1899'96 1900, as they had to do if they wished to retain membership, and their tenure as a Scottish Football League club was over after five seasons. Linthouse entered the Scottish Cup the following season (1900'96 01) and they progressed to the second round as their first round opponents Clydebank forfeited the tie. However Linthouse themselves forfeited their second round tie with Motherwell and the football side was discontinued. Formed: 1881. Defunct: 1900. Ground: Langlands Park, Govan. Colours: Navy blue shirts, navy blue shorts. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linthouse_F.C.]

  
  

• Sources

  [S2023] Maureen Irvine, Familyof Peter Macfarlane and Margaret Murray, John. [S2025] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, International Genealogical Index(R), (Name: Name: Name: Copyright (c) 1980, 2002;;;), http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/igi/individual_reco r d.asp?recid=500198915079&lds=1®ion=2®ionfriendly=&j ur is1=&juris2=&juris3=&juris4=®ionfriendly=&juris1frien dly =All+Countries&juris2friendly=&juris3friendly=&juris4fr iend ly=. [S2026] Archie Speirs Ref #8.3.1, (Name: Name: Name: 6 Oct 1999;;;), Hair detail. [S2026] Archie Speirs Ref #8.3.1, (Name: Name: Name: 6 Oct 1999;;;), ref #8.3.1 added the snow detail. [S2026] Archie Speirs Ref #8.3.1, (Name: Name: Name: 6 Oct 1999;;;). [S2027] Birth Certificate, R.D. Callander, co Perthshire, Sct. [S2061] MACFARLANE, Descendants of Factor Macfarlane. [S2061] MACFARLANE, Pharic's marriage certificate. [S2068] Marriage Certificate, R.D. Govan, co Lanark, Sct 1900. [S2074] Death Certificate. [S2079] Marie Wallingford, Marie Macfarlane, (Name: Name: Name: 1991;;;), Ref#5. [S2088] William Macfarlane, (Name: Name: Name: 5 Oct 1999;;;), In conversation, 5 Oct 1999. [S2061] MACFARLANE, Children of Malcolm and Catherine Ferguson chart by Maure e n Irvine. [S2068] Marriage Certificate. [S2090] Glasgow Marriages 1852-1854, Film Number: 1042962, (Name: Name: Name: Period, 1852-1854;;;), R.D.Glasgow, Lks, Sct m/f: 1042962.