Curiosities of Glasgow citizenship

Short biographical notices of the principal merchants, manufacturers etc of Glasgow in 1783

JOHN SEMPLE

JOHN SEMPLE, a successful bleacher and manufacturer in Finnieston. In 1770 a portion of the lands of Stobcross, consisting of upwards of 20 acres, was set apart for feuing. Mr. Semple acquired the greater part of this property. He died in 1810.