This page describes references to the Association that can be found on the World Wide Web.  The Association would be pleased to receive details of references to the Association on the Web, to expand the details published on this page.

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Google Book Search

The Google Books Library Project is working with several major libraries to include their collections in Google Book Search.
It includes a digital copy of The Annals of Glasgow published in 1829.  An account of the principal Institutions, Benefit Societies and Charitable Foundations of the City records that "In 1815, the Managers (of the Brotherly Society) distributed to decayed Members; £49 10s.".
It includes a digital copy of The History of Galloway: From the Earliest Period to the Present Time published in 1841.  An account of the population of Galloway records that "There are so many individuals connected with Galloway in the city of Glasgow, that they have formed themselves into a society, called "The Glasgow Galloway Brotherly Society," which has done much good work in affording relief to many of its members.".
It includes the Post Office Glasgow Directory for 1866-67, which records the Office Bearers of The Society.  (Page Index)

Wikipedia is a free content, multilingual encyclopedia written collaboratively by contributors around the world. Wikipedia's articles provide links to guide the user to related pages with additional information.

Wikipedia includes an article about The Association. (Page Index)

Wikipedia

The Glasgow Digital Library is an online reference library, that seeks to create, collect and provide access to digital content that is about Glasgow, in Glasgow, or for Glasgow.  Who's Who in Glasgow in 1909 records a biographical dictionary of nearly five hundred living Glasgow citizens and of notable citizens who have died since 1st January, 1907.
It reports that Thomas Eaton Robinson "is a member of the Merchants' House, a Cordiner, President of the Galloway Brotherly Society of Glasgow, and has been for over 20 years Honorary Secretary of the Widows' Friend Society of Glasgow." (Page Index)

The Making of the Modern World : The Goldsmiths'-Kress Library of Economic Literature 1450-1850 is an online library that offers instant access to the theories, practices, and consequences of economic and business activity in the West, from the last half of the 15th century to the mid-19th century.
It includes a reference to the "Regulations of the Glasgow Galloway Brotherly Society, which commenced on 22nd August, 1791, as amended 3rd December, 1810, and confirmed 28th February, 1811". (Page Index)

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Lindsay Burns & Company Auctioneers & Valuers

Taken from an on line catalogue for Lindsay Burns & Company Auctioneers & Valuers; Antique & Fine Art Sale on Tuesday 12th & Wednesday 13th December 2006.
It includes Lot number 57, a large electroplated serving tray, dated 1888, of rectangular form with canted angles and pierced gallery, with two mask and foliate scroll handles, raised on eight scroll feet, the centre inscribed 'Presented by the directors of the Glasgow Galloway Brotherly Society to Alexander A. Cuthebert Esq. president of the society on the occasion of his marriage 18th January 1888', within foliate and ribbon tie borders, makers mark of MH & Co. 64cm wide £200-400. NB : the link to the catalogue may be transient.  (Page Index)

The primary purpose and function of RootsWeb.com is to connect people so that they can help each other and share genealogical research.
It includes an enquiry that "Hugh Laurie was a member of Glasgow Galloway Brotherly Society but moved to Prestwick ... where he died in 1943.".    (Page Index)

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