Hi,
My GGrandfather Gilbert Bain was born Rhynie Ross & Cromarty in 1833 where his father Daniel was in business there as a Shoemaker employing more than 10 men.
Gilbert moved to Aberdeen between 1881 and 1891 and became a Master Shoemaker, although previous to this he had been a Journeyman Shoemaker. I was wondering if anyone out there has any family connections to either the Shoemakers established in Rhynie in the square in 1851 -1885, or knows anything about a shoemaking guild in Aberdeen. Daniel Bain died in 1885 and I do not know whether his son Daniel continued the business or not.
Thanks.
Best regards,
Karen Bain