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Robert Forrester

Coalmaster and proprietor of the Roughrigg Collieries at Blackbraes, Muiravonside, in the late nineteenth century; his son Robert, a nephew of James Merry MP, became senior partner of Robert Forrester and Co., Ltd.

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East Roughrigg Colliery Falkirk ?–?

Record created: 21 October 2026 · Last researched: 21 October 2026

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