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James Lindsay, 36th Earl of Crawford,
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Lindsay,_26th_Earl_of_Crawford#The_Bibliotheca_Lindesiana
He created an astronomical observatory donated to Scotland
James Lindsay in his Library at Haigh Hall
Haigh Hall Estate in Wigan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haigh_Hall
Bibliotheca Lindesiana at Haigh Hall ( the library )
The family library, the "Bibliotheca Lindesiana" located at Haigh Hall in Haigh near Wigan, had its origins in the sixteenth century and became world-famous among scholars for its scope and the many bibliographies of its stock which exceeded 100,000 volumes
The bulk of the library was kept at Haigh Hall[16] in Lancashire with a part at Balcarres. The Earl issued an extensive catalogue of the library in 1910: Catalogue of the Printed Books Preserved at Haigh Hall, Wigan, 4 vols. folio, Aberdeen University Press, printers. Companion volumes to the catalogue record the royal proclamations and philatelic literature. The cataloguing and organisation of the library was a major task for a team of librarians led by J. P. Edmond.[17][18] Two catalogues were issued privately in 1895 and 1898, of the Chinese books and manuscripts (by J. P. Edmond) and of the Oriental manuscripts, Arabic, Persian, Turkish (by Michael Kerney).[19] The manuscript collections (including Chinese and Japanese printed books) were sold in 1901 to Enriqueta Augustina Rylands for the John Rylands Library. Other parts of the collections have since been donated to or deposited in national or university libraries, including the National Library of Scotland. In 1946 the deposited collections were distributed to the British Museum, Cambridge University Library, and the John Rylands Library.[20] Changes to these locations were made by later Earls of Crawford; apart from the Crawford family muniments those at the John Rylands Library were removed in 1988
Bibliotheca Lindesiana[edit]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haigh_Hall#Bibliotheca_Lindesiana
Housed on the first floor of the hall was the Lindsay family's library, the Bibliotheca Lindesiana, whose origins may go back to the late 16th century at Balcarres in Fife. Alexander Lindsay, 8th Earl of Balcarres (1812–1880) greatly expanded the collection which included a Gutenberg Bible.[2] His son, James Lindsay, 26th Earl of Crawford, in collaboration with his father, enlarged the library and continued to do so after inheriting the titles so that it became one of the largest private collections in Britain.[17] In 1901 he sold the collection of manuscripts (including Chinese and Japanese printed books) from the library to Enriqueta Augustina Rylands for the John Rylands Library.[18] The Gutenberg Bible is part of the Harry Ransom Center collection at the University of Texas at Austin.[19] The earl's extensive collection of philatelic literature, the Crawford Library, is now part of the British Library Philatelic Collections.[20]
The Scotland Archives of all the Lindsay book lists by subject
https://digital.nls.uk/bibliotheca-lindesiana-catalogues/archive/103427503
The Crawford subset of the Lindsay Library
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crawford_Library
Other Mason families in New England
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Mason Sampson history in Rhode Island / MA
genealogy for James Mason and daughter Dinah Mason from Haigh England
https://www.halstedresearch.org.uk/p99.htm#i9807
Dinah MASON
https://www.halstedresearch.org.uk/p98.htm#i9703
James married Phoebe (?) before 1835.
In the census of 2 April 1871 at Leyland Mill, Haigh, Lancashire, England, James was listed as aged 61 born Wigan, the Head of Household; an Engine Fitter at Works, living with daughters, Dinah and Elizabeth, grandsons James, Edwin and Joseph MASON, grandson John C ALSTEAD.1
Children of James MASON and Phoebe (?)
- Dinah MASON b. 1835
- Elizabeth MASON b. 1843
- Mary MASON+ b. 10 Apr 1843, d. Dec 1882
additional info on Dinah Mason
https://www.halstedresearch.org.uk/p39.htm
surname index for mason
https://www.halstedresearch.org.uk/i63.htm#s2131
Joseph Mason - Lancashire UK
https://www.lan-opc.org.uk/Warrington/stelphin/baptisms_1913-1914.html
Baptism: 5 Jan 1913 St Elphin, Warrington, Lancashire
Arthur Mason - [Child] of Joseph Mason & Maria
Born: 24 Dec 1912
Abode: 35 Algernon Street
Occupation: Plumber
Baptised By: Frederic W. Willis
Register: Baptisms 1907 - 1914, Page 300, Entry 2400
Source: Original Parish Register
https://www.frontierinfo.com/LAN-OPC/Liverpool/Everton/stcuthbert/marriages_1899-1912.html
Marriage: 24 Apr 1901 St Cuthbert, Everton, Lancs.
William Mason - 39, Gardener, Widower, Gateacre House, Gateacre
Mary Cavanagh - 38, Spinster, 99 Granton Rd.
Groom's Father: James Mason, (deceased), Labourer
Bride's Father: John Cavanagh, (deceased), Warehouseman
Witness: Joseph Mason; Alice Cavanagh
Married by Banns by: J. H. Garnett, Curate
Register: Marriages 1899 - 1912, Page 28, Entry 55
Source: LDS Film 2147911 and 2147912
more related ... ??
https://www.lan-opc.org.uk/Bury/Heywood/stluke/marriages_1837-1873.html
Marriage: 28 Jun 1865 St Luke, Heywood, Lancs.
Joseph Mason - 24, Finisher, Bachelor, Bolton-le-Moor
Sarah Clayton - 23, Nurse, Spinster, Heywood
Groom's Father: Joseph Mason, Crofter
Bride's Father: Robert Clayton, Spinner
Witness: John Leach; Samuel Clegg
Married by Banns by: D. G. Thomas
Register: Marriages 1837 - 1873, Page 80, Entry 160
Source: LDS Family Search
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_q=joseph+mason
James or Walter Mason in Canada - late 1800s
mason jar inventor john landis mason
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Landis_Mason
james mason - British Actor - from Huddersfield UK
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Mason-16621
a distant relative on the Mason side in that area ?
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