William Halliday was a solicitor and married Grace Ross Hannay on March 17, 1858, in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland

They had two children, both born in Kelton, Kirkcudbright: James Halliday, born 1862, and a daughter Alexa Marion, born January 6, 1865. James Halliday died at age 3 the same year Alexa Marion was born.

Source: Robert Halliday Lidderdale, An Account of the Lowland Scots Family of Lidderdale, 1950.

Letter from father James Lidderdale to William Halliday Lidderdale dated July 23, 1839, courtesy of Dean Neff, Ohio

Postmark London 23d July 1839 James Lidderdale to Wm H.L Mr. Wm. H. Lidderdale Castle Douglas I have received your letter communicating the melancholy news of the severe illness of poor Walter Clarke whose fate I dread ?? this time seated - You must act as Teller in his place till my return - John must sleep in the room above the bank - Be particular about seeing everything properly closed at night - I have written the Bank today - With the assistance of Mr. Miller who I am satisfied will give you every care in his power - I have no doubt every thing will go on well till my return - Yours affectionately James Lidderdale

Lidderdale memorial wall at the cemetary at Kelton, Scotland.

William Halliday Lidderdale. Above named, the eldest son of the said James Lidderdale and Jane Hannay. Died at Lochbank, 21st December, 1896, aged 81 years.

Grace Ross Hannay. Above named. Widow of the said William Halliday Lidderdale. Died at Lochbank 13th March 1904, aged 73 years.

Photo courtesy of Della Makinson.