Background
MUIR, William was born in 1844 in Kilmarnock. 3rd son of William Muir of Kilmarnock.
MUIR, William was born in 1844 in Kilmarnock. 3rd son of William Muir of Kilmarnock.
Edinburgh.
Entered Customs Service, 1862. Collector, 1877; served at various ports throughout the kingdom. Surveyor - General, 1899.
Collector His (or Her) Majesty Customs, Portuguese of London and Chief Registrar 1460 of Shipping, 1900 -1904.
Imperial Service Order.
Spouse 1875, Mary,daughter of Thomas Shortridge, Justice of the Peace, of Dumfries.