Basic Biographical Details | Name: | James Mather | | Designation: | | | Born: | 29 December 1876 | | Died: | 26 August 1931 | | Bio Notes: | James Mather was born on 29 December 1876 at Lampits Farm near Carstairs into a large family. His four brothers went on to become farmers. He was educated at Lanark Grammar School where he had a distinguished record. He was articled to an as yet unidentified practice in Glasgow and qualified as both surveyor and architect.
In 1897 he took a post as assistant to the chamberlain to the Duke of Hamilton. He remained there for some time but in 1907 spent a brief period farming with one of his younger brothers at Dinwoodie Mains Farm, Dumfriesshire. Later that year he became sub-factor to the Earl of Wemyss and March, perhaps at Gosford, East Lothian which was the principal seat of the family. Two years later in 1909 he became Valuer or District Valuer to the Treasury. It was during this period that he acted as architect to the Congregational Committee of Cramond Kirk to repair and enlarge the building from 1911-12. This was completed nine months ahead of schedule.
He remained a civil servant for the rest of his career, being assistant Chief Valuer [Scotland]. About 1922 he moved to the Board of Agriculture to become Assistant Chief Secretary [Scotland] and latterly Chief Technical Officer [Land].
Mather died at Ravelston Bank, Blackhall, Edinburgh on 26 August 1931. | Private and Business Addresses| The following private or business addresses are associated with this : | | | Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes |  | Edinburgh, Scotland | Private | | | |
Buildings and Designs| This 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 | | 1911 | Cramond Parish Church | Cramond | | Edinburgh | Scotland | Alterations, enlargement and decoration |
ReferencesPeriodical References| The following periodicals contain references to this : | | | Periodical Name | Date | Edition | Publisher | Notes | | Glasgow Herald | 27 August 1931 | | | Obituary of Mather | | Hamilton Advertiser | 5 September 1931 | | | Obituary of Mather | | Scotsman | 27 August 1931 | | | Obituary of Mather |
Archive References| The following archives hold material relating to this : | | | Source | Archive Name | Source Catalogue No. | Notes | | Courtesy of William Scholes | Information sent to DSA via website contact button | | Sent November 2009 |
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