James Masterton (1818-1891)
Shoemaker in Arbroath
It's likely that James Masterton was President of the Arbroath Total Abstinence Society in 1866 and was a candidate in the school board elections for Arbroath School Board in 1879.
Genealogy
James Masterton was the eldest son of Thomas Masterton, mill manager, and Agnes Machar. He is one of the group of Mastertons from the Forfar, Dundee and Arbroath area. Details of his extended family can be found at this link.
Dundee Advertiser
SOCIAL MEETING. - The Committee and a number of the members and friends of the Arbroath Total Abstinence Society held a soiree in the Temperance Hall, John Street, on Monday evening - James Masterton, President of the Society, in the chair. After an excellent tea, the meeting was addressed by the Chairman, Rev. J. Sandison, and W. Davidson, Esq., Annfield. Parties from among the audience supplied the rest of the entertainment, consisting of songs, duets, and recitations. Misses Moltini, Masterton, and another young lady sung very well, and were much appreciated. Mr T. David, as usual, called forth roars of laughter by his humorous songs, &c.; Mr R. Ogg, jun., gave several recitations of the heroic stamp; W. Davidson recited "Bonnie grows the yellow corn," with his accustomed energy and spirit; while the singing of Mr A. Irvine and a young gentleman was well received and applauded. Votes of thanks having been given to the Chairman, speakers, and stewards, the meeting separated about ten o'clock, having spent five hours together very pleasantly.
Dundee Advertiser
Friday 5th January 1866
Glasgow Herald
ARBROATH.- The following 16 persons have been nominated for the 9 seats at the Arbroath School Board:- Rev. James Hewat, Rev. Wm, Robertson, Messrs David Corsar, James Shanks, Andrew Lowson, George Miln, Rev. F. Mudie, C. W. Corsar, William Monro, M.D.; G. R. Thomson, Geo. Keith, Rev. Patrick Fay, Robert Brown, Rev. John Robertson, James Masterton, Rev. Andrew Stirling. The election takes place on 27th March.
Glasgow Herald
13th March, 1879