David Masterton (1825-1864)
Licensed Grocer, Dundee
David Masterton, manager of the Carron Society store at Carron, then grocer and spirit dealer in Dundee, was born in Falkirk to Alexander Masterton and Jean Rankin and although only five years or so in Dundee he appears to have made a favourable impression before he died at the age of only 38. His widow, Agnes Taylor Masterton (ms MacDonald) took over the business and when the original shop had to be closed to allow "Town Improvements", she successfully applied for a grocer's license for new premises at 99 Murraygate, Dundee.
Genealogy
David Masterton was the sixth of eight children born to Alexander Masterton, ironfounder, and Jean Rankin, who had married in 1815 in Larbert, Stirling. David Masterton belongs to the large group of Mastertons that originated in the Culross area. Fuller details of his extended family can be found at this link.
Falkirk Herald
COMPLIMENTARY ENTERTAINMENT – Mr David Masterton who has been for 10 or 11 years manager of the Carron society’s store at Carron, being about to leave this district to engage in business, on his own account, in Dundee, a number of his friends and well wishers entertained him to supper in the Red Lion Hotel on Monday last the 10th inst.
Falkirk Herald
13 May, 1858
Dundee, Perth and Cupar Advertiser
HENRY PATERSON, on retiring from his previous business of Grocer, Wine and Spirits Merchant, renders his most grateful thanks to his sometime customers for the extensive patronage they have bestowed upon him when in regular business and begs to recommend Mr DAVID MASTERTON as his successor, hoping they will ...... to give him their support in the future.
In reference to the above, the Subscriber solicits the patronage of the friends and ... of his predecessor, and the people generally of Dundee and neighbourhood, assuring them he will do his utmost to .... .... ...., by keeping .....
Dundee Perth and Cupar Advertiser
21 May, 1858
Dundee Advertiser
A STATE of AFFAIRS and SCHEME of DIVISION of the Realised Funds on the Trust Estate of DAVID MASTERTON, Flax-Dresser and Grocer, lately residing and carrying on business at No. 62 Hilltown, Dundee, having been made up, will be patent to all concerned in the hands of Mr DAVID MASTERTON, Grocer and Wine Merchant, 24 Murraygate, the Trustee, for Fourteen Days from this date: And Further, Notice is Finally Given to all Persons having CLAIMS, who shall not have Lodged the same, duly vouched, within said period of Fourteen Days, that they cannot participate in the division, of said Trust Fund: with certification.
Dundee, 20th Feb. 1862.
Dundee Advertiser
21 February, 1862
Dundee, Perth and Cupar Advertiser
DEATHS: At Milne Cottage, Seafield Road, Dundee, on the 28th inst., Mr David Masterton, grocer aged 38 - deeply regretted.
Dundee Perth and Cupar Advertiser
Friday, 29th January, 1864
Dundee Advertiser
-Another person whose demise will be deeply lamented by a large circle of friends and acquaintances in Dundee and elsewhere is Mr David Masterton, grocer, Murraygate, who died on Thursday, after a short illness, at the age of thirty eight years. Mr Masterton commenced business about four years ago here, and had during that time obtained many friends, by whom he was much respected. -
Dundee Advertiser
Monday, 1st February, 1864
Dundee Courier
AT 24 and 26 MURRAYGATE.
IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE TOWN IMPROVEMENTS,
D. & J. MASTERTON are compelled to leave their present Premises, and have therefore resolved to clear without reserve, at greatly reduced prices, their WHOLE STOCK, consisting of Brandy, Rum, Whisky, and Gin,
several hundred dozens Fine Old Port, Sherry, Claret, and other Wines ; also,
TEAS, GROCERIES, AND PROVISIONS.
Dundee Courier
18th April, 1876
The Northern Warder
IN THE MURRAYGATE.
Mrs Masterton applied for a grocer's license for a shop in Murraygate.
It was stated that Mrs Masterton and her husband had held a grocer's license for a shop in Murraygate for twenty years,
and that she had to remove in consequence of the improvements.
The license was refused.
The Northern Warder and Bi Weekly Courier and Argus
October, 1876
Dundee Courier
Mrs Masterton, Seagate, sought a grocer's license for premises 99 Murraygate.
Provost ROBERTSON said this case had occupied the consideration of the Magistrates for the last six months. Applicant had been displaced in consequence of the improvements, and there appeared to have
been a general understanding on the part of the Commissioners in Dundee when acquiring her property that they had paid a sum as against a business claim.
Mrs Masterton at one period had intended to give up
business, and at that period there was no doubt that negotiations were conducted on the understanding that she was to retire from business. Subsequently
Mrs Masterton came into business, and with the intention of continuing in it.
The Commissioners might have been misled, and as Mrs Masterton and her agent had stated explicitly to him that she never
intended to retire from business, he and his brother Magistrates in Dundee were quite willing to withdraw their objections
and allow the appeal to be sustained.
The appeal was accordingly sustained.
Dundee Courier
8th November, 1876