Mary Baillie

From Scotland's People: Old Parish Registers - Births and Baptisms

• 16 November 1821 birth or baptism of Mary Stewart, daughter of Stair Stewart and Margaret Johnstone [child 1], in the parish of Kirkpatrick Juxta

From Scotland's People: Old Parish Records - Marriages and Banns

• 14 April 1846 marriage or banns of William Baillie to Mary Stewart, in the parish of Whitburn

From British Newspaper Archive: Falkirk Herald Saturday, 6 January 1877 Page 2 Linlithgow: New Year's Day treat to the inmates of the Combination Poorhouse

New Year's Day treat to the inmates of the Combination Poorhouse. —

The monotony of poorhouse life is not, we are happy to say, without occasional breaks in this institution, and that these should occur at this festive season is, we think, highly appropriate. We had the pleasure to notice last week that the inmates of the poorhouse here were the recipients of a most substantial meal on Christmas Day, Monday, 25 December 1876, kindly provided by Miss Baillie of Manuel House; and it is with equal pleasure that we now refer to the treat which was given them on New Year's Day, Monday, 1 January 1877.

This consisted of a most excellent dinner, composed of beef and plum pudding in abundance, with bread and potatoes, and pint of beer to each adult, kindly given by Sir William and Lady Baillie of Polkemmet, who have for several years provided a similar repast for the inmates on New Years Day.

In the evening currant bread and tea were served, after which all who were not confined to their wards from illness assembled in the dining hall and spent about three hours most agreeably under the superintendence of Mr and Mrs Buglass, the governor and matron. The enjoyment of the evening was much enhanced by the kind services of the Rev. John L. Munro, who presided at the harmonium, and sang and played several pieces, which were highly appreciated. Mr Ferguson, Linlithgow, and Mr Hunter, Glasgow, also contributed readings and songs, which were warmly received.

After a most happy evening had been spent, Mr Buglass, in few remarks, called for three hearty cheers for Sir William and Lady Baillie, who had always, he said, taken kindly interest in the inmates of the institution, and although Sir William and his Lady had not often honoured them with their presence, yet the substantial and recurring proofs of that interest which they had been pleased to give from year to year showed, he thought, beyond all dispute that they were no exemplified of the old adage "Out of sight, out of mind." The cheers were given with great enthusiasm.

Mr Buglass also called for three cheers for the House Committee, who, he said, had always been actuated by a judicious liberality in the management of the House, which was at once just to both the ratepayers and the poor. The cheers were heartily given, and Mr Ferguson, a member of the committee responded in suitable terms. A similar compliment having been paid to Mr Munro and the other gentlemen who had contributed towards the evening's entertainment, and also to Mr and Mrs Buglass, on the motion of an inmate, the proceedings were brought to a close by singing "Auld Lang Syne."

From Scotland's People: Deaths

1910 death of Mary Baillie, [maiden surname] Stewart, [Mother's maiden name] Johnston, aged 88 [born about 1822], registered district: Whitburn

From British Newspaper Archive: Linlithgowshire Gazette Friday, 10 June 1910 Page 8 Whitburn’s Benefactress

It our sad duty this week to chronicle the death of Lady Mary Baillie of Polkemmet, Whitburn, who passed away on Tuesday evening, 7 June 1910, at that address in her 89th year. Although it was well known that her ladyship had not been in robust health for some time, it was not expected that the end was so near. When the sad tidings were made known the villagers they experienced a painful surprise. The event has cast quite a gloom over the village and surrounding districts, where the deceased lady was well known, respected, and beloved by all. Lady Baillie was one of the Stewarts of the Stewartry (Wigtownshire), cousin, of Sir Mark J. McTaggart Stewart, M.P., and wife of the late Sir William Baillie, who died some 20 years ago. The late Sir William endeared himself to the hearts of all in Whitburn, and after his death his wife very soon gained the affection lavished upon her good-hearted husband. Since her marriage Lady Mary was closely identified with Whitburn, and took a deep, active interest in everything that appertained to the welfare of the people. In the village of Whitburn no deserving object failed for want of support if her ladyship had anything to do with it. The Baillie Public Institute in Main Street grew from a humble village coffee shop to one the finest institutions of its kind the country. The Institute, which had its beginning in 1879, is exceedingly popular in the village, and in the winter evenings the members can pass the time in its comfortable rooms, which are provided with carpet bowling and billiard tables, reading and writing rooms, and also a dining-hall. This gift will long be regarded as a worthy tribute to the beneficence of the deceased lady. Lady Baillie soon saw the advantage of the Institute, and today similar buildings are to be found in Fauldhouse, Harthill, and Longridge, while one is in course of erection in Blackburn. The Whitburn Institute has a fixed endowment of £45 per annum. ... [MORE TO EDIT/COPY]