Death Summons James Laidlaw
Peritonitis Is Fatal To British Consul. – Operation Fails To Relieve – Funeral Arrangement Await Arrival of Sons.
Portland home 41 Years – Shipping Business and Diplomatic Affairs Absorbed Attention of Mr. Laidlaw – Time Is Found for Philanthropic Work.
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James Laidlaw, British Consul at Portland for the district embracing Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Alaska, and for 42 years a resident of this city, died of peritonitis at St. Vincent's Hospital at 6:45 o'clock last night, following an illness of ten days. He would have been 66 years old had he lived until January 23. Mr. Laidlaw resided with his family at 211 North Twenty-fourth street.
He had been enjoying his usual good health until two days following Christmas, when he suffered a severe attack of what appeared to be indigestion. He was removed to the hospital December 28, an operation by Dr. K. A. J. Mackenzie disclosing a serious case of peritonitis.
Mr. Laidlaw was born January 23, 1847, at Fisherton, Ayrshire, Scotland, where his father, Rev. James Laidlaw, was at that time minister. Shortly after birth his parents removed to Wanlock-Head, Dumfriesshire. Young Laidlaw commenced his studies at the parish school in Wanlock-Head, later taking a higher course in Glasgow, Scotland.
After completing his education he entered the employ of Cross, Wedderspoon & Company, of Glasgow, continuing with this firm for seven years, when he was sent abroad by his employes to the office of the firm of Cross & Company, Valparaiso, Chili. He remained in Valparaiso until 1871.
Coming to America in that year, he visited Portland and was so favorably impressed with this city and the future assured this community by reason of its natural advantages that he located. Under the firm name of James Laidlaw & Co., he engaged in a shipping and commission business. The following year H. J. Gate, of London, was admitted to the firm. Two years later Mr. Gate retired, but Mr. Laidlaw continued the business.
In 1874 Mr. Laidlaw as appointed British Vice-Consul. Twenty years later he was made Consul. At the same time he retired from active business, turning his interests over to his son, J. Ernest Laidlaw, and devoted all of his time to the consular service.
On July 21, 1875, Mr. Laidlaw married Miss Louise Carpenter, daughter of Rev. Hugh Smith Carpenter, of Brooklyn, N.Y. Two sons were born to them – J. Ernest Laidlaw and Hugh A. Laidlaw – both of whom are now residing in San Francisco. His wife died August 21, 1886, and on November 5, 1890, he married Miss Charlotte C. Stout, of this city, eldest daughter of the late Lansing Stout, first Representative in Congress from Oregon. As a result of this union five children – two sons and three daughters – were born. The children are Charlotte, Catherine, Lansing, john and Hannah Laidlaw, who, with the widow, survive.
Mr. Laidlaw did not take any part in politics, but many enterprises connected with the development and improvement of his adopted state felt the stimulating influence of his endeavors. He was always active in charitable work, and at the time of his death was warden in Trinity Episcopal Church. He was one of the founders of the British Benevolent Society and for many years its president.
In his life Mr. Laidlaw gave conservable attention to shipping and navigation and was proficient in his knowledge of transportation questions. He was a prominent member of the Seamen's Friend Society, an organization devoted to the care and protection of seamen.
Aside from his active relationship with the Episcopal Church and with numerous charitable institutions, Mr. Laidlaw was a charter member of the Arlington Club and also a member of the Waverly Country Club.
A surviving brother, John Laidlaw, is employed in the Government service at Fort Stevens.
[The Oregonian, 6 Jan 1913, pages 1 & 4; w/photo and additional tributes]
Peritonitis Is Fatal To British Consul. – Operation Fails To Relieve – Funeral Arrangement Await Arrival of Sons.
Portland home 41 Years – Shipping Business and Diplomatic Affairs Absorbed Attention of Mr. Laidlaw – Time Is Found for Philanthropic Work.
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James Laidlaw, British Consul at Portland for the district embracing Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Alaska, and for 42 years a resident of this city, died of peritonitis at St. Vincent's Hospital at 6:45 o'clock last night, following an illness of ten days. He would have been 66 years old had he lived until January 23. Mr. Laidlaw resided with his family at 211 North Twenty-fourth street.
He had been enjoying his usual good health until two days following Christmas, when he suffered a severe attack of what appeared to be indigestion. He was removed to the hospital December 28, an operation by Dr. K. A. J. Mackenzie disclosing a serious case of peritonitis.
Mr. Laidlaw was born January 23, 1847, at Fisherton, Ayrshire, Scotland, where his father, Rev. James Laidlaw, was at that time minister. Shortly after birth his parents removed to Wanlock-Head, Dumfriesshire. Young Laidlaw commenced his studies at the parish school in Wanlock-Head, later taking a higher course in Glasgow, Scotland.
After completing his education he entered the employ of Cross, Wedderspoon & Company, of Glasgow, continuing with this firm for seven years, when he was sent abroad by his employes to the office of the firm of Cross & Company, Valparaiso, Chili. He remained in Valparaiso until 1871.
Coming to America in that year, he visited Portland and was so favorably impressed with this city and the future assured this community by reason of its natural advantages that he located. Under the firm name of James Laidlaw & Co., he engaged in a shipping and commission business. The following year H. J. Gate, of London, was admitted to the firm. Two years later Mr. Gate retired, but Mr. Laidlaw continued the business.
In 1874 Mr. Laidlaw as appointed British Vice-Consul. Twenty years later he was made Consul. At the same time he retired from active business, turning his interests over to his son, J. Ernest Laidlaw, and devoted all of his time to the consular service.
On July 21, 1875, Mr. Laidlaw married Miss Louise Carpenter, daughter of Rev. Hugh Smith Carpenter, of Brooklyn, N.Y. Two sons were born to them – J. Ernest Laidlaw and Hugh A. Laidlaw – both of whom are now residing in San Francisco. His wife died August 21, 1886, and on November 5, 1890, he married Miss Charlotte C. Stout, of this city, eldest daughter of the late Lansing Stout, first Representative in Congress from Oregon. As a result of this union five children – two sons and three daughters – were born. The children are Charlotte, Catherine, Lansing, john and Hannah Laidlaw, who, with the widow, survive.
Mr. Laidlaw did not take any part in politics, but many enterprises connected with the development and improvement of his adopted state felt the stimulating influence of his endeavors. He was always active in charitable work, and at the time of his death was warden in Trinity Episcopal Church. He was one of the founders of the British Benevolent Society and for many years its president.
In his life Mr. Laidlaw gave conservable attention to shipping and navigation and was proficient in his knowledge of transportation questions. He was a prominent member of the Seamen's Friend Society, an organization devoted to the care and protection of seamen.
Aside from his active relationship with the Episcopal Church and with numerous charitable institutions, Mr. Laidlaw was a charter member of the Arlington Club and also a member of the Waverly Country Club.
A surviving brother, John Laidlaw, is employed in the Government service at Fort Stevens.
[The Oregonian, 6 Jan 1913, pages 1 & 4; w/photo and additional tributes]
Death Summons James Laidlaw
Peritonitis Is Fatal To British Consul. – Operation Fails To Relieve – Funeral Arrangement Await Arrival of Sons.
Portland home 41 Years – Shipping Business and Diplomatic Affairs Absorbed Attention of Mr. Laidlaw – Time Is Found for Philanthropic Work.
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James Laidlaw, British Consul at Portland for the district embracing Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Alaska, and for 42 years a resident of this city, died of peritonitis at St. Vincent's Hospital at 6:45 o'clock last night, following an illness of ten days. He would have been 66 years old had he lived until January 23. Mr. Laidlaw resided with his family at 211 North Twenty-fourth street.
He had been enjoying his usual good health until two days following Christmas, when he suffered a severe attack of what appeared to be indigestion. He was removed to the hospital December 28, an operation by Dr. K. A. J. Mackenzie disclosing a serious case of peritonitis.
Mr. Laidlaw was born January 23, 1847, at Fisherton, Ayrshire, Scotland, where his father, Rev. James Laidlaw, was at that time minister. Shortly after birth his parents removed to Wanlock-Head, Dumfriesshire. Young Laidlaw commenced his studies at the parish school in Wanlock-Head, later taking a higher course in Glasgow, Scotland.
After completing his education he entered the employ of Cross, Wedderspoon & Company, of Glasgow, continuing with this firm for seven years, when he was sent abroad by his employes to the office of the firm of Cross & Company, Valparaiso, Chili. He remained in Valparaiso until 1871.
Coming to America in that year, he visited Portland and was so favorably impressed with this city and the future assured this community by reason of its natural advantages that he located. Under the firm name of James Laidlaw & Co., he engaged in a shipping and commission business. The following year H. J. Gate, of London, was admitted to the firm. Two years later Mr. Gate retired, but Mr. Laidlaw continued the business.
In 1874 Mr. Laidlaw as appointed British Vice-Consul. Twenty years later he was made Consul. At the same time he retired from active business, turning his interests over to his son, J. Ernest Laidlaw, and devoted all of his time to the consular service.
On July 21, 1875, Mr. Laidlaw married Miss Louise Carpenter, daughter of Rev. Hugh Smith Carpenter, of Brooklyn, N.Y. Two sons were born to them – J. Ernest Laidlaw and Hugh A. Laidlaw – both of whom are now residing in San Francisco. His wife died August 21, 1886, and on November 5, 1890, he married Miss Charlotte C. Stout, of this city, eldest daughter of the late Lansing Stout, first Representative in Congress from Oregon. As a result of this union five children – two sons and three daughters – were born. The children are Charlotte, Catherine, Lansing, john and Hannah Laidlaw, who, with the widow, survive.
Mr. Laidlaw did not take any part in politics, but many enterprises connected with the development and improvement of his adopted state felt the stimulating influence of his endeavors. He was always active in charitable work, and at the time of his death was warden in Trinity Episcopal Church. He was one of the founders of the British Benevolent Society and for many years its president.
In his life Mr. Laidlaw gave conservable attention to shipping and navigation and was proficient in his knowledge of transportation questions. He was a prominent member of the Seamen's Friend Society, an organization devoted to the care and protection of seamen.
Aside from his active relationship with the Episcopal Church and with numerous charitable institutions, Mr. Laidlaw was a charter member of the Arlington Club and also a member of the Waverly Country Club.
A surviving brother, John Laidlaw, is employed in the Government service at Fort Stevens.
[The Oregonian, 6 Jan 1913, pages 1 & 4; w/photo and additional tributes]
Peritonitis Is Fatal To British Consul. – Operation Fails To Relieve – Funeral Arrangement Await Arrival of Sons.
Portland home 41 Years – Shipping Business and Diplomatic Affairs Absorbed Attention of Mr. Laidlaw – Time Is Found for Philanthropic Work.
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James Laidlaw, British Consul at Portland for the district embracing Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Alaska, and for 42 years a resident of this city, died of peritonitis at St. Vincent's Hospital at 6:45 o'clock last night, following an illness of ten days. He would have been 66 years old had he lived until January 23. Mr. Laidlaw resided with his family at 211 North Twenty-fourth street.
He had been enjoying his usual good health until two days following Christmas, when he suffered a severe attack of what appeared to be indigestion. He was removed to the hospital December 28, an operation by Dr. K. A. J. Mackenzie disclosing a serious case of peritonitis.
Mr. Laidlaw was born January 23, 1847, at Fisherton, Ayrshire, Scotland, where his father, Rev. James Laidlaw, was at that time minister. Shortly after birth his parents removed to Wanlock-Head, Dumfriesshire. Young Laidlaw commenced his studies at the parish school in Wanlock-Head, later taking a higher course in Glasgow, Scotland.
After completing his education he entered the employ of Cross, Wedderspoon & Company, of Glasgow, continuing with this firm for seven years, when he was sent abroad by his employes to the office of the firm of Cross & Company, Valparaiso, Chili. He remained in Valparaiso until 1871.
Coming to America in that year, he visited Portland and was so favorably impressed with this city and the future assured this community by reason of its natural advantages that he located. Under the firm name of James Laidlaw & Co., he engaged in a shipping and commission business. The following year H. J. Gate, of London, was admitted to the firm. Two years later Mr. Gate retired, but Mr. Laidlaw continued the business.
In 1874 Mr. Laidlaw as appointed British Vice-Consul. Twenty years later he was made Consul. At the same time he retired from active business, turning his interests over to his son, J. Ernest Laidlaw, and devoted all of his time to the consular service.
On July 21, 1875, Mr. Laidlaw married Miss Louise Carpenter, daughter of Rev. Hugh Smith Carpenter, of Brooklyn, N.Y. Two sons were born to them – J. Ernest Laidlaw and Hugh A. Laidlaw – both of whom are now residing in San Francisco. His wife died August 21, 1886, and on November 5, 1890, he married Miss Charlotte C. Stout, of this city, eldest daughter of the late Lansing Stout, first Representative in Congress from Oregon. As a result of this union five children – two sons and three daughters – were born. The children are Charlotte, Catherine, Lansing, john and Hannah Laidlaw, who, with the widow, survive.
Mr. Laidlaw did not take any part in politics, but many enterprises connected with the development and improvement of his adopted state felt the stimulating influence of his endeavors. He was always active in charitable work, and at the time of his death was warden in Trinity Episcopal Church. He was one of the founders of the British Benevolent Society and for many years its president.
In his life Mr. Laidlaw gave conservable attention to shipping and navigation and was proficient in his knowledge of transportation questions. He was a prominent member of the Seamen's Friend Society, an organization devoted to the care and protection of seamen.
Aside from his active relationship with the Episcopal Church and with numerous charitable institutions, Mr. Laidlaw was a charter member of the Arlington Club and also a member of the Waverly Country Club.
A surviving brother, John Laidlaw, is employed in the Government service at Fort Stevens.
[The Oregonian, 6 Jan 1913, pages 1 & 4; w/photo and additional tributes]
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