Basic Biographical Details Name: | Chalmers & Robson | Designation: | | Born: | c. 1885 | Died: | Before 1889 | Bio Notes: | James Chalmers was born at 14 Kelvinhaugh Street, Glasgow in 1858, the son of James Chalmers, boot and shoe manufacturer, and his wife Helen McLaren. He commenced practice there c.1882. Information on his early career is lacking, but he seems to have some connection with Alexander George Thomson, and by 1884 his firm had a branch office in Bloomgate, Lanark. He was in partnership with Andrew Robson from 1885 as Chalmers & Robson; this partnership was dissolved by 1889. | Private and Business AddressesThe following private or business addresses are associated with this : | | Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes | | 101, St Vincent Street, Glasgow, Scotland | Business | 1885 | Before 1889 | |
Employment and TrainingEmployees or PupilsThe following individuals were employed or trained by this (click on an item to view details): | | Name | Date from | Date to | Position | Notes | | Charles Gourlay | 1885 | 1887 | Assistant | | | James Chalmers | 1885 | Before 1889 | Partner | | | Andrew Robson | Before 1885 | Before 1889 | Partner | |
Buildings and DesignsThis was involved with the following buildings or structures from the date specified (click on an item to view details): | | Date started | Building name | Town, district or village | Island | City or county | Country | Notes | | 1887 | Grantshouse Free Church | Grantshouse | | Berwickshire | Scotland | |
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