Tricia's Maternal Grandparents
Rev John MACDOUGALL O.B.E. 1887 -1959
and
Rose Adelaide SULLIVAN 1879 -1967
REV. J. MACDOUGALL, M.A., B.D.
1887 -1959
John MacDougall was the son of John MCDOUGALL (1850-1934) and Agnes KEIR (1843-1923). He was born on 7 October 1887 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. The address was: 40 McIntosh Street Glasgow. His father was listed as a railway porter on registration of birth. Birth Record. Ref 1887 - 644/3 entry 1789 Dennistoun.
He was educated at Abbotsford School, Bellahouston Academy and Glasgow University, where he graduated M.A. in 1909, taking B.D. in 1913.
1913 – 1918 He was licensed by the Presbytery of Paisley, and acted as missionary at Giffnock from March, 1913, to December 1914. After being a short time assistant at Shettleston he was ordained to Cross and Burness parish, Orkney, on 21st July, 1915.
1916: John married Rose Adelaide SULLIVAN on 10 October 1916 in Albert Road United Free Church, Pollockshields, Glasgow, SCOT.
Marriage GROS 644/18 0270.
Text from Source: John aged 28 Minister of Cross Burness Parish Kirk Bachelor) Address: The Manse Sanday Orkney.
Rose Adelaide Sullivan aged 32 (spinster). Address: 248 Darnley Street, Pollockshields, Glasgow.
John's parents living. Rose's parents both deceased. John Sullivan given as a Regimental Tailor.
Ministers Signed Robert G Paterson and Robert Nelson. Witnesses Margaret Sullivan and James W Ingram
1918 On 11th December, 1918 he transferred to Wick Old Parish Kirk, Caithness.
Quote from: Wick Old Parish Church Centenary Report
"he did strenuous and useful work for over ten years until he transferred to St Michael's Church Edinburgh.
During his pastorate the church flourished exceedingly. Tablets to the memory of those belonging to the congregation who fell in the war were placed in the entrance hall, a new vestry and choir room were erected and the whole church redecorated. At the time of his departure all the activities of the congregation were functioning strongly.
He took a great interest in educational matters and served for three years as a member of the Educational Committee.
The Temperance movement in town had his warmest support, and it was largely through his advocacy, along with most of the other ministers, that the town went dry.
In 1922 he published "The Modern Conflict; Light from the Epistle of St. James", which got very favourable reviews."
1919: 19 Sept 1919, Birth of Daughter at the Manse, Wick
1929 – 1948: St Michaels Parish Church, Edinburgh.
1945 On 14 June 1945 in St James's Palace London SW1, John MacDougall was awarded O.B.E.
It was for services during the WW2 with Huts and Canteens Service.
He was at one stage based at SCOTS KIRK, PARIS which was under the ministry of Rev Donald CASKIE (Tartan Pimpernel)
Text from Source: Central Chancery of the Order of Knighthood. St James's Palace London SW1.
The KING has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of the Celebration of His Majesty's Birthday, to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire:-
To be Additional Officers of the Civil Division of the said Most Excellent Order: -
included many names) and
"The Reverend John MacDougall, M.A., B.D., Secretary, Church of Scotland Committee on Hut and Canteen Work for H.M. Forces."
Fourth Supplement of 8th June 1945. Cit. Date: 15 June 1945.
1948 – 1959: Ardgay Kincardine Croick, Ross-Shire.
1959 He died aged 71 after hypertension for many years and then cerebral thrombosis on 24 January 1959 in Ardgay, Ross, Scotland. The address was: The Manse Ardgay Ross-shire. Informant Margaret More daughter.
GROS death records. Ref 71/1 entry Kincardine Ross-Shire.
Note: All entries except Birth are recorded as MacDougall. Birth is McDougall.
ROSE ADELAIDE SULLIVAN
1879 -1967
Rose Adelaide Sullivan was the youngest daughter of John SULLIVAN (app1836 – bef 1916) and Ann BAILEY (1847 -1865). Rose was born in Portsea, Portsmouth, England on 27 Feb 1879 and baptized 25 March 1879.
Certified Copy of English Birth Certificate. 1879 Portsea Island Kingston County Southampton. Parents Ann Bailey and John Sullivan with John as Labourer
"Baptism - Portsea"1879 March 25 ent 234.
1901 In 1901 Rose is now in Glasgow. 1901 Govan Parish ward of Fourth Queens Park Govan Lanarkshire. Royal Burgh of Glasgow. Page 4 ent 15.
Text from Source: Rose was general servant for James Caddell, 39 Annette Street, a teacher 44, wife Rebecca 39 and son James aged 9.
1916 Marriage to John on 10 October 1916
GROS 644/18 0270.
Text from Source: John aged 28 Minister of Cross Burness Parish Kirk (Bachelor) The Manse Sanday Orkney.
Rose Adelaide Sullivan aged 32 (spinster). 248 Darnley Street, Pollockshields, Glasgow.
John's parents living. Rose's parents both deceased. John given as a Regimental Tailor.
Ministers Signed Robert G Paterson and Robert Nelson. Witnesses Margaret Sullivan and James W Ingram.
1967: Rose died aged 88 on 30 December 1967 in Oversteps Eventide Home, Dornoch, Scotland. Cause: Old age Senility.
John and Rose are buried in Kincardine Cemetery.