| Collection | Civil Registers of Avondale |
| Record type | Marriage |
| Name | Matthew Barr |
| Marriage | 1 Jan 1883 |
| Place | Thomson Street, Strathaven |
| Age | 27 Years |
| Gender | M |
| Status | Bachelor |
| Residence | Back Road, Strathaven |
| Occupation | Silk & Cotton Handloom Weaver |
| Father's name | Matthew Barr |
| Father's occupation | Handloom Weaver |
| Mother's name | Catherine Young (Deceased) |
| Spouse's name | Helen Davidson |
| Spouse's occupation | Winder in a Worsted Factory |
| Spouse's age | 26 Years |
| Spouse's gender | F |
| Spouse's status | Spinster |
| Spouse's residence | Thomson Street, Strathaven |
| Spouse's father | James Davidson (Deceased) Shoemaker (Master) |
| Spouse's father's occupation | Shoemaker (Master) |
| Spouse's mother | Annie Armour (Deceased) |
| Marriage church | United Presbyterian Church |
| Marriage witnesses | Elizabeth Allison, William Barr |