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John Farquharson (architect)

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John Farquharson (1847–1933) was a Scottish architect operational in the late 19th century and early 20th century. He designed several schools in the East Lothian district.

Life

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Gladsmuir Parish Church

John Farquharson was born in Haddington, East Lothian, in 1847, to Francis Farquharson, a local architect, and Jessie Richardson. He trained as an architect with his father from around 1862 and officially joined the practice as a partner, creating F & J Farquharson, around 1868. His younger brother Robert Farquharson (1849-1891) also trained as an architect and joined him (from 1875) on several projects, the firm then renaming as J & R Farquharson, but Robert committed suicide by shooting himself on 5 September 1891, aged only 42.[1]

He lived at Hilton Lodge an imposing villa in Haddington. He had offices further along the street at 31 Court Street.[2]

He died on 18 July 1933 and is buried with his parents in the churchyard of St Mary's Collegiate Church, Haddington, against the northern wall.

Known works

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References

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  1. ^ Dictionary of Scottish Architects: Farquharson
  2. ^ East Lothian Post Office Directories
  3. ^ RIAS. "Renovation and Conversion of the former Joiner's Workshop to a new Cottage : RIAS". Retrieved 20 January 2017.