James Masterton (1872-1950)

James Masterton (1872-1950)

Innkeeper

James Masterton was an innkeeper at Newbridge, near Kirkliston. He was the oldest surviving son of James Masterton and Christina Yule Garlick at the time of his father's death and, presumably, took over the running of the family public house at Newbridge.

Genealogy

James Masterton was the third son of James Masterton and Christina Yule Garlick. James Masterton senior was the eldest son of John Masterton, agricultural labourer, born in Cramond, and Elizabeth Dickson. This places him as part of the large group of Mastertons that orginated in Cramond and Kirkliston. A fuller genealogy of the extended family of James Masterton can be found at this link

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PUBLIC-HOUSE manager wanted for Fauldhouse (married), not liable military service, preferably accustomed mining districts; good wages, free house, coal, and light. Apply, with references, to James Masterton, Newbridge Inn, Midlothian.

The Scotsman
7th November, 1942

MASTERTON - At NEWBRIDGE, Midlothian, on 31st August 1950, JAMES, eldest son of the late JAMES and CHRISTINA MASTERTON, Newbridge Inn. Funeral private. (No flowers or letters, by request).

The Scotsman
1st September, 1950