Iain Wotherspoon

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Died:
Source: The Herald 21 September 2007
WOTHERSPOON - IAIN. Suddenly, but peacefully, at the Western Infirmary, on 20th September, 2007, Iain, beloved husband of Aline, much loved father of Aline and Sheena, dear brother of Margaret and Efric and a dearly loved uncle. Funeral service at Clydebank Crematorium, North Dalnottar, on Thursday, 27th September at 11am, to which all friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Heart, Chest and Stroke Foundation.


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Family/Spouse: Aline. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Aline Wotherspoon
2. Sheena Wotherspoon

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• Alias: Iain

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Died:
Name: WOTHERSPOON, JOHN
Initials: J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Flying Officer
Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Unit Text: 170 Sqdn.
Age: 32
Date of Death: 10/04/1945
Service No: 165703
Additional information: Son of John and Margaret Wotherspoon; husband of Efric A. Wotherspoon, of Campbeltown, Argyllshire.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 268.
Memorial: RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

John married Euphemia Agnes Johnston. Euphemia was born on 16 Jun 1913 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 29 Oct 2000 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Alias: Effric

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Died:
Herald Scotland
21 Nov 2000
Efric Wotherspoon, Scotland's oldest practising bookseller; born June 16, 1913, died October 29, 2000
EFRIC Wotherspoon was born in Campbeltown, the eldest of three children. Her mother, Mrs Katherine Johnston, was already running K & J Martin Booksellers at 14 Main Street. Efric was educated at Campbeltown Grammar School where she first met her future husband, Iain Wotherspoon, from the Isle of Gigha. After completing her education, she became a student nurse at Yorkhill Sick Children's Hospital in Glasgow and subsequently nursed in Liverpool. She married Iain and set up home in Glasgow. The marriage produced three children - two daughters and a son. After the outbreak of the Second World War, despite being in a reserved occupation as an aeronautical inspector, Iain volunteered for active service in the RAF and was sent to Bomber Command. Their time together was cut short when Iain was posted missing from a bombing raid on the night of April 9-10, 1945, three weeks before the end of the war. It was not until 1947 that he was officially presumed dead. Efric was left to bring up three small children, two not yet at school. Her grit, determination, and individuality, which she showed throughout her life, were probably hewn during this period. Her sadness was not allowed to show and her children attest that their childhood was happy with lots of fun and laughter in the house. The flat in Glasgow was a mecca for children in the neighbourhood to gather and listen to stories of adventure and daring with Efric as the heroine. During this period, she sent parcels of clothing through the Quakers to help destitute German families and corresponded with them - a measure of her compassionate nature. Knowing that she would be taking over K Martin's eventually, she expanded her knowledge of book retailing by gaining experience in Allan's bookshop in Sauchiehall Street and latterly in Jackson's bookshop in Royal Exchange Square. Spring and summer during the long school breaks were spent assisting her mother in the bookshop in Campbeltown. In 1951 she returned permanently to Campbeltown to run K Martin's and look after her ageing mother. Efric immersed herself in Campbeltown life and became secretary and, subsequently, president of the Lorne Street Church Woman's Guild. She joined the Kintyre Antiquarian Society and became secretary and president, and was honoured by the appointment as FSA Scot. In later life she travelled widely and added to her repertoire of talks and slide shows. Martin's bookshop continued to flourish under her management. She had a great feel for the interesting and the extraordinary. She remained at the helm, attending to business on a daily basis into her eighties. Efric was on the council of the Booksellers' Association and maintained her love of and enthusiasm for books throughout her life. She read widely and was always, at home, surrounded by a sea of books and newspapers. Such was her knowledge of Campbeltown, its people, and its environs that the shop was effectively an information exchange for those visitors, many from overseas, seeking their roots. Her correspondence extended beyond her family, worldwide and was much appreciated within the community by all. Efric is survived by her three children and five grand-daughters

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Born Ardailly

John married Margaret MacPherson on 17 Jan 1907 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Margaret (daughter of Donald MacPherson and Margaret Smith) was born on 18 Jan 1874 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 19 Aug 1946 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1901 census Gigha North Arminish
James Smith 59 brother Farmer
Margaret Smith 66 sister Housekeeper
Margaret McPherson 27 Dairymaid
Donald McPherson 35 Ploughman

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Died:
Died Ardailly age 61
Informant is James Wotherspoon, brother, New Houses, Gigha

Hugh married Isabella Galbraith on 24 Dec 1863 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Isabella (daughter of Neil Galbraith and Flora MacDonald) was born on 12 May 1841 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 7 Apr 1924 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Donald married Margaret Smith on 19 Aug 1862 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Margaret (daughter of Malcolm Smith and Margaret MacDonald) was born on 19 Apr 1841 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 6 Apr 1908 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
1871 census
Gigha - Glen
Donald Mcpherson 44 Farm Servant
Margaret Mcpherson 30
Donald Mcpherson 5
James Mcpherson 4
Archibald Mcpherson 1

1891 census
Gigha - Drumyeon Shore No 6
Donald McPherson 65 Crofter
Margaret McPherson 50
John McPherson 15
Malcolm McPherson 13
Jane McPherson 11
Neil McPherson 9
Alexander McPherson 3

1901 census
Gigha - Drumyeon Shore No 6
Donald McPherson 65
Margaret McPherson 50
John McPherson 15
Malcolm McPherson 13
Jane McPherson 11
Neil McPherson 9
Alexander McPherson 3