J. Williams

Author biography

James Williams

Industrial Chemist and Antiquarian
Born 27 February 1944 at Stourport-on-Severn
Died 27 November 2009 in Dumfries, aged 65

James Williams was a central figure in the study of the natural...

Articles by this author

J. Williams The Mineralogical Collections of Dumfries Burgh Museum Geology, Mineralogy, Museums TDGNHAS Series III, 41 (1962-63), 201(WARNING very large file size: 241.95 MB)
J. Williams Further Notes on Mineralogy in Dumfries and Galloway Geology, Mineralogy TDGNHAS Series III, 42 (1965), 14(WARNING very large file size: 43.71 MB)
J. Williams Some Spindle Whorls from Early Ecclesiastical Sites Early Mediaeval TDGNHAS Series III, 43 (1966), 149(WARNING very large file size: 73.74 MB)
J. Williams A Sample of Bog Butter from Lochar Moss, Dumfriesshire Recent (Social), Recent, Mediaeval TDGNHAS Series III, 43 (1966), 153(WARNING very large file size: 73.74 MB)
J. Williams A Mediaeval Iron Smelting Site at Millhill, New Abbey Mediaeval, Industrial Archaeology TDGNHAS Series III, 44 (1967), 126(WARNING very large file size: 102.28 MB)
A.E. Truckell and J. Williams Mediaeval Pottery in Dumfriesshire and Galloway Mediaeval, Archaeology (General) TDGNHAS Series III, 44 (1967), 133(WARNING very large file size: 102.28 MB)
J. Williams Bronze Age Spearheads from Bennan Millyea (Kells Parish) and the Grierson Collection Bronze Age, Museums, Antiquarian TDGNHAS Series III, 45 (1968), 237(WARNING very large file size: 70.97 MB)
J. Williams A Boat-shaped Structure on Rockhall Moor Bronze Age TDGNHAS Series III, 46 (1969), 180(WARNING very large file size: 130.31 MB)
J. Williams Neolithic Axes in Dumfries and Galloway Neolithic TDGNHAS Series III, 47 (1970), 111(WARNING very large file size: 71.98 MB)
J. Williams Some New Minerals from Beeswing, E. Kirkcudbrightshire, with Further Additions to the Mineralogy of S.W. Scotland Geology, Mineralogy TDGNHAS Series III, 47 (1970), 191(WARNING very large file size: 71.98 MB)
J. Williams An Example of the Stirling Pint of 1622 Mediaeval, Recent, History TDGNHAS Series III, 47 (1970), 194(WARNING very large file size: 71.98 MB)
P.G. Hampson and J. Williams Some Incidents at Moorheads' Hospital during February-March, 1809 Recent, Recent (Social), History TDGNHAS Series III, 47 (1970), 195(WARNING very large file size: 71.98 MB)
J. Williams Tynron Doon, Dumfriesshire: A History of the Site with Notes on the Finds, 1924-67 Recent, Mediaeval, Iron Age, Early Mediaeval TDGNHAS Series III, 48 (1971), 106(WARNING very large file size: 24.76 MB)
J. Williams A Crannog at Loch Arthur, New Abbey Iron Age, Early Mediaeval, Mediaeval, Recent, Recent (Social), Parish History TDGNHAS Series III, 48 (1971), 121(WARNING very large file size: 24.76 MB)
J. Williams Subject, Title and Author Index to the Society's Transactions. IIIrd Series, Vols. XXXIX to XLVIII Indexes TDGNHAS Series III, 49 (1972), 103(WARNING very large file size: 44.51 MB)
J. Williams A Mediaeval Talismanic Brooch from Drumcoltran Mediaeval TDGNHAS Series III, 49 (1972), 120(WARNING very large file size: 44.51 MB)
J. Williams The Antimony, Bismuth, Molybdenum and Tungsten Minerals of South-West Scotland Geology, Mineralogy TDGNHAS Series III, 50 (1973), 1(WARNING very large file size: 34.68 MB)
J. Williams Mediaeval Belt Chape from Holywood Abbey Mediaeval, Antiquarian, Parish History TDGNHAS Series III, 50 (1973), 115(WARNING very large file size: 34.68 MB)
J. Williams An Architectural Fragment from Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire Early Mediaeval, Architecture, Parish History TDGNHAS Series III, 51 (1975), 29(WARNING very large file size: 28.56 MB)
J. Williams The Re-Discovery of a Cross from Kirkinner Bronze Age, Roman and Romano British, Recent, Neolithic, Antiquarian, Mediaeval, Early Mediaeval, Archaeology (General), Parish History TDGNHAS Series III, 51 (1975), 32(WARNING very large file size: 28.56 MB)
J. Williams The Testament of John Ewart in Lochanhead, Kirkpatrick Juxta Genealogy, Recent, Recent (Social), History TDGNHAS Series III, 51 (1975), 68(WARNING very large file size: 28.56 MB)
J. Williams Some Mediaeval Objects from Luce Bay Sands Early Mediaeval, Archaeology (General), Mediaeval, Antiquarian TDGNHAS Series III, 52 (1976-77), 77(WARNING very large file size: 49.22 MB)
J. Williams A Possible Roman Rubbish-Pit at Carzield Roman and Romano British TDGNHAS Series III, 52 (1976-77), 165(WARNING very large file size: 49.22 MB)
R.T. Smith and J. Williams The Rookeries of Dumfriesshire 1973 Ornithology TDGNHAS Series III, 53 (1977-78), 24(WARNING very large file size: 84.57 MB)
J. Williams The Occurance of Bog-Iron at Clatteringshaws, Kirkcudbrightshire Geology, Mineralogy, Roman and Romano British, Iron Age TDGNHAS Series III, 53 (1977-78), 112(WARNING very large file size: 84.57 MB)
A.E. Truckell and J. Williams Further Notes on Mediaeval Pottery Mediaeval TDGNHAS Series III, 53 (1977-78), 187(WARNING very large file size: 84.57 MB)
J. Williams Obituary: John Gladstone of Capenoch Obituary TDGNHAS Series III, 53 (1977-78), 195(WARNING very large file size: 84.57 MB)
R.T. Smith, D. Skilling and J. Williams Dumfriesshire Bird Report 1977 Ornithology TDGNHAS Series III, 54 (1979), 7(WARNING very large file size: 96.07 MB)
J. Williams Introduction to E.M.Brown's 'A Leadhills Diary for 1745' Geology, Mineralogy, Industrial Archaeology, Recent, Recent (Social), Recent (Literature & Art), Genealogy, History, Parish History TDGNHAS Series III, 54 (1979), 105(WARNING very large file size: 96.07 MB)
J. Williams 18th Century Property Lists from Wanlockhead Testaments Recent (Social), Industrial Archaeology, Genealogy TDGNHAS Series III, 54 (1979), 132(WARNING very large file size: 96.07 MB)
A.E. Truckell and J. Williams Suicide Stones from Lowther Hill, Wanlockhead Recent (Social), Parish History, History TDGNHAS Series III, 54 (1979), 159(WARNING very large file size: 96.07 MB)
J. Williams The Day Book (1742-50) of William Hendry, a Wanlockhead and Leadhills Merchant Recent (Social), Genealogy, Parish History, History TDGNHAS Series III, 54 (1979), 167(WARNING very large file size: 96.07 MB)
J. Williams A Select Bibliography of the Wanlockhead and Leadhills Area Recent (Literature & Art), Mediaeval, Industrial Archaeology, Geology, Botany, Archaeology (General), Parish History TDGNHAS Series III, 54 (1979), 173(WARNING very large file size: 96.07 MB)
A.R. Williams and J. Williams Subject, Title and Author Index to the Society's Transactions. IIIrd Series, Vols. XLIX to VIII Indexes TDGNHAS Series III, 59 (1984), 1(WARNING very large file size: 35.85 MB)
J. Williams Drumsleet Barony - A List of Feuars and their tenants in 1722 Recent, Recent (Social), Genealogy, History TDGNHAS Series III, 63 (1988), 45(WARNING very large file size: 23.36 MB)
J. Williams A Rammerscales Notebook Recent (Social), Recent, Genealogy, Recent (Literature & Art), History TDGNHAS Series III, 63 (1988), 93(WARNING very large file size: 23.36 MB)
J. Williams A 1784-6 Examination Roll for the Parish of Ruthwell Genealogy, Recent, Recent (Social), History, Parish History TDGNHAS Series III, 67 (1992), 89(WARNING very large file size: 28.8 MB)
J. Williams Notes on the Ruthwell Cross. Papers from a Colloquium sponsered by the Index of Christian Art, Princton University. (Ed. B.Cassidy) A Review Early Mediaeval, Review, Parish History TDGNHAS Series III, 68 (1993), 134(1.62 MB)
J. Williams Subject, Title and Author Index to the Society's Transactions. IIIrd Series, Vols. LIX to LXIX Indexes TDGNHAS Series III, 69 (1994), 103(2.36 MB)
J. Williams and W.F. Cormack A Kaolinite/Lithomarge Source in Galloway and some mediaeval artifacts made from it Geology, Mineralogy TDGNHAS Series III, 70 (1995), 107(1.21 MB)
J. Williams Ayrshire Arch. & Nat. Hist. Society Monograph Series. A Review Review TDGNHAS Series III, 71 (1996), 166(2.35 MB)
A.E. Truckell and J. Williams Obituary: James Robertson Obituary TDGNHAS Series III, 71 (1996), 170(2.35 MB)
J. Williams Discovering Galloway (I. MacLeod: John Donald, Edinburgh) A Review Review, History TDGNHAS Series III, 72 (1997), 120(1009.36 KB)
J. Williams and W.F. Cormack Obituary: Dr Ralegh Radford Obituary TDGNHAS Series III, 73 (1998), 239(2.06 MB)
J. Williams Lithic Materials from Bar Hill, St Mungo's Parish, Annandale Geology, Mineralogy, Igneous geology, Prehistory (General) TDGNHAS Series III, 74 (2000), 105(1.19 MB)
J. Williams The Border Towers of Scotland: Their History and Architecture - The West March (Alastair M.T. Maxwell Irving) A Review Mediaeval, Post-mediaeval archaeology, Recent, Recent (Social), Architecture, History TDGNHAS Series III, 74 (2000), 124(1.19 MB)
J. Williams Note on the Indexing of the Customs and Excise Transcript Recent, Recent (Social), Genealogy, Geography TDGNHAS Series III, 75 (2001), 176(1.92 MB) Abstract Brief explanation of the indexing protocols applied to A.E.Truckell's transcript of microfilm records relating to 17th century Dumfries and Kirkcudbright Custom and Excise Records - see article III/75/173. Examples of the extracts available are cited.
J. Williams The Bell Family in Dumfriesshire by James Steuart, Vol 2 of The Records of the Western Marches series, Scotpress, Morgantown, WV26505, USA. A Review Genealogy, Mediaeval, Recent, Recent (Social), Review TDGNHAS Series III, 75 (2001), 187(1.92 MB) Abstract Review of a reprint of James Steuart's 'The Bell Family in Dumfriesshire' which was orginally published in 1932 as Vol. 2 of the 'Records of the Western Marches' series of this Society. Provides full accounts of all the major branches of the Bell Family i
J. Williams Indexing the Transactions Miscellaneous, Indexes TDGNHAS Series III, 76 (2002), 1(1.97 MB) Abstract Describes the indexing of the Transactions for the period 1862-2000. Explaining the history of the process, previous work and the Access database method used - with discussion on future work.
J. Williams Review - The Excavation of a Scottish Lowland Crannog: Excavations at Buiston, Ayrshire 1989-90 by Anne Crone and others Review, Archaeology (General), Iron Age, Early Mediaeval, Mediaeval, Antiquarian TDGNHAS Series III, 76 (2002), 168(1.97 MB) Abstract Review of the publication by Anne Cone and others of 'The Excavation of a Scottish Lowland Crannog: Excavations at Buiston, Ayrshire 1989-90'. Covers all aspects of the archaeology - including a review of Robert Munro's 19th century excavations. Includes