Robert Struthers, born at High Glenmuir Farm, Auchinleck, Ayrshire on 14 November 1899, son of Gavin Struthers and Isabella Morrison Craig.
Robert is at High Glenmuir on the 1901 Census and at South Halls Farm, Avondale, Lanarkshire on the 1911 Census.
Helen Strang Semple, born at High Whitehills Farm, East Kilbride, Lanarkshire on 15 October 1907, daughter of Matthew Semple and Margaret Johnston.
Helen is at High Whitehills on the 1911 Census.
Robert and Helen were married at East Law Farm, Carluke, Lanarkshire on 7 June 1934.
Officiated by W. Anderson, Minister of South Law Parish Church.
Witnessed by William Lindsay of Blackbyres Farm, Fenwick, Ayrshire, and Agnes Dickie Semple. William would marry Robert’s sister Annie later that year. Agnes is Helen’s younger sister.
Robert and Helen lived at South Halls Farm until Robert’s retirement. They then lived at ‘Cairnlaw’, 91 Kirk Street, Strathaven, Lanarkshire.
In his later years Robert, now widowed, lived at Harelaw Farm, Fenwick, Ayrshire.
CHILDREN
Not listed.
DEATHS
Helen died at Stonehouse Hospital, Stonehouse, Lanarkshire on 3 November 1975, age 68. Her usual residence is 91 Kirk Street, Strathaven.
Robert died at Ballochmyle Hospital, Mauchline, Ayrshire on 26 October 1983, age 83. His usual residence is Harelaw Farm, Fenwick.