Andrew USHER ^{7 8 9}

  General Notes:

Andrew and John carried on their fathers business, and with the assistance and advice of Sir A. Oliver Riddel of Craiglockhart, the business increased and prospered. For upwards of fifty years the firm have been sole purchasing agents of the Glenlivet Distillery. They have their own distillery at Sciennes, Edinburgh, and a large and world-embracing blending business. (1907) ¹⁵

  Christening Notes:

Baptised by the Rev. Robert Gordon, now one of the Ministers of Edin.

  Noted events in his life were:

• He was educated in Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, Edinburgh Southern Academy. ¹⁶ The Scotsman
1838 Saturday August 4
page 1:

"EDINBURGH SOUTHERN ACADEMY
At the close of the Examination, on Friday 27th July, Prizes were presented to the following Young Gentlemen-
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CLASSICS - MR WOODFORD
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FIRST LATIN
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John Usher, 26, West Nicolson Street
Andrew Usher, 26, do. do.
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WRITING - MR DALGLEISH
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SECOND CLASS
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John Usher, West Nicolson Street
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The Academy will Re-Open on Monday the 17th September, when Pupils will be enrolled for the ensuing Session. Further particulars may be learned by applying to MR BROWN, 5, George Square, August 1, 1838"

• He appeared on the census in 1841 in West Nicholson Street, Edinburgh. ¹⁷

• He was employed in 1879. ⁶ Wine merchant

• He was employed in 1897. ⁹ Landed Propreitor

• In 1879 he resided at Blackford Park, Oswald Road, Edinburgh. ⁶

• He appeared on the census on 3 Apr 1881 in Edinburgh St Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Dwelling: Blackfoot Park Oswald Rd
Census Place: Edinburgh St Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Scotland
Source: FHL Film 0224011 GRO Ref Volume 685-5 EnumDist 108 Page 18

Marr Age Sex Birthplace
Andrew USHER M 55 M Edinburgh, Scotland
Rel: Head
Occ: Distiller Wine & Spirit Merch
Marion B. USHER 34 F Biggar, Lanark, Scotland
Rel: Wife
Howard G. USHER
U 14 M Edinburgh, Scotland
Rel: Son
Occ: Scholar
Agnes M. SIMPSON
U 34 F Cupar, Fife, Scotland
Rel: Servant
Occ: Cook
Margaret NICOL U 29 F Glasgow
Rel: Servant
Occ: General Servant
Isabella MC CULLOCH
U 34 F Ardersier, Inverness, Scotland
Rel: Servant
Occ: General Servant

• He was employed in 1885. ⁸ Distiller

• Gift: 1896, Edinburgh, Scotland. ¹⁹ Gift of 100,000 sterling to build a hall.

• He had a residence at Johnstounburn, Humbie, Haddington, Scotland.

• Memorial: Andrew Usher Memorial Lunch, 23 Aug 2002, , Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland.

• Auction: THE ANDREW USHER MASTER BLEND, 23 Apr 2003, Finnieston, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, McTear' Auction House. THE ANDREW USHER MASTER BLEND

On Friday 23rd August, 2002, in appreciation of Andrew Usher’s outstanding talents, Kyndal Spirits invited 24 of Scotland’s Master Blenders to their offices in Glasgow. Each donated their own special 16 year-old blended sample which were subsequently blended to create this unique bottle. The Master Blend, signed by everyone present, is a true testament to the legacy of Andrew Usher, Jr.

Lot 514 The Andrew Usher Master Blend

A Once-only blend of exquisite 16 year-old Scotch Whiskies, created in immortal memory of Andrew Usher Jnr., Master Blender and Philanthropist. Andrew Usher is the Founding Father of Blended Scotch Whisky. Created to celebrate his life, 16th February 1826 to 1st November 1898. The bottle is accompanied by a framed and glazed certificate signed by the contributing blenders in August 2002 and the bottle is embossed in gold with the blenders names "Tom Aitken, Gilmour Burnet, Gordon Doctor, Eddie Drummond, Ian Grieve, Robert Hicks, Terry Hillman, Stewart Laing, Allan Lundie, Donald Mackinlay, Ewen Mackintosh, Norman Ewan, Jim Milne, Richard Paterson, John Smith, Mitchell Sorbie, Abby Stephen, David Stewart, Andrew Symington, Graham Taylor and Billy Walker". In presentation case. 49% volume

Colour: Rich, honied gold. Nose: Full and complex. Warm sensual aromas of wood, marzipan and spice with a hint of apple and nutmeg arouse the senses. Taste: these exciting tomes are immediately reflected on the palate - however gentle ripples of other attractive attributes make their presence felt, as the warmth of the tongue helps to release this treasure chest of mystical delight. Sherry, honey, almonds and soft fruits - each component part makes it’s own contribution - with just a beautiful whisper from Islay to complete this exceptional masterpiece, Richard Paterson. If Andrew Usher was alive, he would not only be proud of this Master Blend but surely pleased his "Spirit" is still being remembered today

1 bottle; est: £10,000+
sold for £8500

Andrew married Elizabeth Langmuir MILLER, daughter of George MILLER and Agnes LANGMUIR, on 14 Aug 1850 in Greenhead, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, James Street.^{1 2 20 21} (Elizabeth Langmuir MILLER was born on 9 Jun 1826 ^{14 22}, christened on 23 Jul 1826 in Abbey, Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland, died on 14 Jun 1876 in Queensferry, Edinburgh, Midloathian, Scotland ^{14 24} and was buried at Grange Cemetery, Edinburgh ¹⁴.)

Andrew next married Marion Blackwood MURRAY, daughter of Thomas Blackwood MURRAY and Mary GRAY, on 23 Dec 1879 in Newington, Edinburgh.^{5 6} (Marion Blackwood MURRAY was born on 4 Mar 1847 in , Biggar, Lanark, Scotland, died on 28 Jan 1925 ^{14 22} and was buried at Grange Cemetery, Edinburgh ¹⁴.)

  Marriage Notes:

Witnesses:
St Clair Cunningham (who married Andrew's daughter Elizabeth Stewart later in 1885).
?abel M. Smith