Higgie & Co's Directory Of Bute 1917-1918

Unlock the stories of your Isle of Bute ancestors during the pivotal final years of the Great War.

Imagine walking the streets of Rothesay in 1917. The world is at war, and the community on the Isle of Bute, like so many others, is forever changed. Who were the families living in your ancestral home? What trades were practised on the high street? Which local men were serving overseas, and which names appear for the first time in a business directory?

Now, you can answer these questions and more with this essential genealogical resource: a high-quality digital reproduction of Higgie & Co's Directory Of Bute 1917-1918. This isn't just a list of names; it's a time capsule, a detailed snapshot of island life at a moment of profound historical significance.

For the Genealogist & Historian
This directory is an indispensable tool for anyone with roots in Bute. It bridges the crucial gap between the 1911 and 1921 censuses, providing a year-by-year account of where your family lived and worked. Whether you are confirming a family legend, breaking down a brick wall in your research, or simply building a richer picture of your ancestors' daily lives, this directory provides the key.

A Treasure Trove of Information Inside
This meticulously preserved directory contains a wealth of data waiting to be discovered:

Alphabetical Directory of Residents: The core of the directory, listing the heads of households, their occupations, and their addresses across the Isle of Bute, including Rothesay, Port Bannatyne, and surrounding villages.
Street Directory: Pinpoint your ancestors' exact location. See who their neighbours were and reconstruct the community they lived in.
Commercial & Trades Directory: Discover the local economy. Find butchers, bakers, grocers, shipbuilders, and solicitors. Was your ancestor a master craftsman or a shop owner?
Official & Professional Information: A complete listing of the island's officials, including council members, magistrates, clergy, doctors, and schoolmasters, providing context for the power structures of the time.
Fascinating Period Advertisements: Browse the ads for local businesses, products, and services. They offer a unique and often charming insight into the priorities, fashions, and technologies of the WWI era.
Why This 1917-1918 Edition is Special
This edition is more than a simple directory; it is a document of a community in wartime. You may notice the absence of men of fighting age, the appearance of women in previously male-dominated trades, and advertisements reflecting the needs and struggles of the period. It provides a poignant, human context to the names and dates in your family tree, transforming them from statistics into real people living through extraordinary times.

Unlock Your Past Today
Don't let your family's story on the Isle of Bute remain hidden in the past. Add this vital resource to your genealogical toolkit and connect with your heritage in a vivid, new way.

Order your digital copy of Higgie & Co's Directory Of Bute 1917-1918 now and begin your journey of discovery. Your ancestors' stories are waiting.