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The Welcome Library has published a fascinating book from 1658 to c1662 with a list of witches named in Scotland. The original manuscript list is written by several hands but also contains a later transcript. The original document is endorsed: ‘Names of the witches. 1658’. There is one short section on Renfrewshire. The document…
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Lobnitz shipyard in Renfrew mostly built and specialised in Dredgers and Dredge equipment for clients worldwide. During World War II the construction of dredgers continued, though mostly for Admiralty contracts. The bulk of their work during wartime was for the Admiralty be it the construction of minesweepers, Boom Defense Vessels, Landing Craft and Navel…
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Every so often something unexpected turns up when doing your family history. While researching the Hogg family of Renfrew in the late 18th and early 19th Century I came across the death of James, shown here. His father was a weaver and they lived at 114 High St, Renfrew. James died of a head…