Weir Family (Straid)

Reference code: BIO.WEIR
Level of description: Fonds
Title: Weir Family (Straid)
Scope and content: Papers and genealogical information on the Weir family and farms, Straid. Includes 1902 diary of Alexander Weir; 1898/99 travel writings and photographs from the Transvaal; memoranda; obituary of Mrs A. Weir; Straid High School employment contracts; documentation including cash books for Straid flax mill, forge and corn mill. Books including Bibles, catechisms, popular histories and novels, previously belonging to the family. Detailed plans of Straid Corn Mill with photographs are located in the NMNI buildings collection.