William Jardine was Lillie's father.
William was born 13 September 1881,
in the Benlester District of Kilbride, County Bute (Isle of Arran), Scotland
at 10:15am.
Benlister Road, Kilbride district, Isle of Arran
(google maps screen shot taken by me).
He was born to John Jardine (a shepherd) and Joan Jardine (maiden surname Borthwick)
who were married 28 May 1879 in Moffat Parish.
Map of Isle of Arran, and the Kilbride area in relation to the mainland.
screenshot of google maps by me.
His father was likely engaged in shepherding on the island during this time as many of his other siblings were born here as well, although the bulk of their extended family were based in Selkirkshire, Scotland.
The birth was registered on 21 Oct 1881 in Lamlash, Bute, Scotland.
SOURCE: ScotlandsPeople.gov.uk
Birth registers, search by name and year
He was born the 3rd of 5 children in that family.
Other noticeable events that happened the same year as his birth in 1881:
Queen Victoria reigns.
Savoy Theatre opens in London and showcases the first public building with electric lights.
P.T. Barnum circus begins performing "Greatest Show On Earth"
American Red Cross is founded.
Sitting Bull surrenders to US federal troops.
Statue of Liberty is being erected in New York City.
Gunfight at the OK Corral.
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