Proprietors of Eastrigg No.1 pit, Eastrigg No.2 pit, Eastrigg No.3 pit
Directors
- John Simpson, coal merchant, Falkirk.
- Hugh Peden, brick and quarrymaster, Maddiston, by Falkirk;
- John Colquhoun, coalmaster, Peatriggend, Slamannan
The collieries were sold to Drumpellier and Craigrigg Coal Co. c.1905
References
Death of Mr. Hugh Peden, Coalmaster.
It is our painful duty this week to chronicle in our columns the death of Mr. Hugh Peden of Campden, which took place at his residence there on Tuesday forenoon. Three weeks ago last Tuesday the deceased gentleman, who had always enjoyed the best of health, was laid aside with a sharp attack of pneumonia, and although Dr. Lawrie did everything that was in his power, and his friends were hopefully looking forward to his ultimate recovery, he passed away on Tuesday forenoon. Born fifty-one years ago at Stane Castle, near Irvine, Mr. Peden came at an early age to this district, and on leaving school entered the office of the Redding Colliery Company, where he was engaged for over twenty years. After leaving there, he joined the Maddiston Brick and Quarry Company, of which he eventually became the sole partner, and carried on the brickwork and quarry at Maddiston until a few years ago. In business, however, he always inclined towards the coal trade, and about seven years ago he became a partner of the Eastrigg Coal Company, Westfield, in which company he was at the time of his death. He was also connected with several other public companies, and was a director of the Airdrie Steel Foundry Company, Limited. Possessed of an accurate business knowledge and gifted with a fine style, a pleasing and effective manner, and a courtesy and kindness that never failed, Mr. Peden rapidly found favour with everyone with whom he came in contact, and he was much respected in business circles. Mr. Peden, who was of a quiet disposition, did not latterly aspire to any public appointment, and took practically no active interest in parish affairs, but he was well known in the district. He was an enthusiastic Freemason, and was the first R.W.M. of Lodge No. 793 Polmont. Indeed, it may be said it was greatly owing to his exertions that the lodge was established he being one of those who took a leading part in the founding of it. He was also a member of Lodge St John No. 16. Falkirk, and of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Stirlingshire. Mr. Peden, who was unmarried, is survived by his parents and sisters, for whom much sympathy is felt. The funeral, which was a public one, took place yesterday afternoon to Polmont Churchyard, and was largely attended. The coffin was of polished oak with brass fittings, and was practically covered with wreaths.
Falkirk Herald, 17th August 1901
