Thomas Blackwood
Thomas Blackwood (1819-1891) of Blackwood and Gordon
1819 December 25th. Born the son of Walter Blackwood and his wife Christina Craig
He had six sons - Walter, Thomas, Matthew, John, Robert and Alexander.[1]
1881 Living at Woodhall House, Kilmalcolm, Renfrewshire: Thomas Blackwood (age 59 born Inchiman, Renfrewshire), Engineer Shipbuilder and Iron Founder Master Employing 630 Men and 114 Boys. With his wife Jane Blackwood (age 42 born Campsie, Stirlingshire) and their nine children; Thomas Blackwood (age 17 born Kilmalcolm, Renfrewshire); Janet C. Blackwood (age 16 born Kilmalcolm, Renfrewshire); Christina P. Blackwood (age 15 born Kilmalcolm, Renfrewshire); Jane W. Blackwood (age 13 born Kirn, Argyleshire); John C. Blackwood (age 12 born Kilmalcolm, Renfrewshire); Matthew Blackwood (age 9 born Kilmalcolm, Renfrewshire); Margaret C. Blackwood (age 8 born Kilmalcolm, Renfrewshire); Robert C. Blackwood (age 6 born Kilmalcolm, Renfrewshire); Alexander Blackwood (age 5 born Kilmalcolm, Renfrewshire). Two Visitors. Five servants.[2]
1891 December 13th. Died. 'Mr Thomas Blackwood, of the firm Messrs Blackwood and Gordon, engineers and shipbuilders, died at his residence. Glen Neuk, Port-Glasgow, last night. Mr Blackwood was a well known figure in Clyde shipbuilding circles. Deceased who was 72 years of age, came to Port Glasgow thirty years ago.'[3]
1891 Obituary [4]
Mr Thomas Blackwood, of the firm of Messrs Blackwood & Gordon, engineers and shipbuilders, died at his residence, Glen Neuk, Port-Glasgow, last night. Deceased, who has been in failing health for upwards of twelve months, came from Paisley to Port-Glasgow about 30 years ago, and, in partnership with the late Mr Gordon, founded the well-known firm above named.
In 1867 Mr Gordon died, and the large concern was, until a few years ago, carried on under the sole proprietary of Blackwood. He was of quiet, unassuming disposition, and was deservedly held in the highest esteem by all classes of the community. He was a member of Princes Street U.P. Church, the schemes of which were always benefited by his large-hearted liberality. His demise removes one of the oldest and most familiar names from the list of Clyde shipbuilders.
Deceased was 72 year of age, and is survived by his widow and a large grown-up family.