Bankier Street

January, 2006 - L. Robertson - linrob@dsl.pipex.com

Ref; /Calton

"The fourth and last Provost of Calton was Mr. Robert Bankier, who was elected in 1843."

Should this not read William Bankier?

BANKIER STREET - After William Bankier, a former Provost of Calton.

L. Robertson,
Aberdeen
Scotland

I hadn't noted the discrepancy between the accounts of Ord and McIntosh (see the Books & Articles section).  I don't know the answer to this although it should be relatively straightforward to find out.  McIntosh (1902) predates Ord (1911), but Ord seems to be to be thoroughly researched.  Subsequent texts may use either of these sources and so themselves may not be reliable.  A return to earlier records seems required.  Anyone know in the meantime?

February, 2006 - Angela McMurty - palmtreeqld@optusnet.com.au

Hi there,

Bankier Street was named after William Bankier, Provost of Catton as per the Glasgow Town Council List 1846-1847.

Angela McMurty (Bankier)
Queensland, Australia

Angela has a website with information about the Bankier name at;

www.members.optusnet.com.au/palmtreeqld/index.html

 

 

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