Jenny Finlay seeking help with family research

Jenny Finlay is looking for some help with research.

She writes: “I am carrying out some research on behalf of my mother, Edith Cleghorn Thomson, daughter of Martha Thomson (deceased) who is searching for living relatives or friends.

The last known family details are: Martha (Hilda) Thomson, daughter of Alexander Thomson, Sgt of Police (believed to have progressed to Inspector – Glasgow Police) and Jane Thomson MacRae; Born: 12-04-1904, Morningside District, Edinburgh; Last known address: 13 Shade Park Gardens, Dalkeith; Died: 22-08-1960, Eastern General Hospital, Leith, Edinburgh.

“I would be grateful for any help your readers could give me.”

Anyone with information can email Jenny at [email protected]

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