| Collection | Civil Registers of Avondale |
| Record type | Birth |
| Name | Mathew Barr |
| Birth | 19 Jun 1855 |
| Place | Flemington, Strathaven |
| Gender | M |
| Note | Father: 28 Years. Birthplace: Flemington, Strathaven
Mother: 27 Years. Birthplace: Kirkmuirhill, Lesmahagow
Her 6th Child. 2 Boys & 1 Girl Living. 1 Boy & 1 Girl Deceased |
| Father's name | Mathew Barr |
| Father's occupation | Silk & Cotton Handloom Weaver |
| Mother's name | Catherine Young |
| Parent's marriage | 31 Oct 1845 |
| Parent's marriage place | Strathaven |
| Note | Father: 28 Years. Birthplace: Flemington, Strathaven
Mother: 27 Years. Birthplace: Kirkmuirhill, Lesmahagow
Her 6th Child. 2 Boys & 1 Girl Living. 1 Boy & 1 Girl Deceased |