Birth
| Date | October 28, 1888 |
| Place | Dreghorn, Ayrshire, Scotland |
Narrative
born near Glasgow, Scotland, according to his Petition for Naturalization
born on Hayside Row, in Dreghorn, Ayrshire, 28 Oct 1888, according to a photocopy of his birth record received by a descendant of his paternal aunt Mary. His father was a coal miner, and his mother's name was listed as M L Black. Their marriage date was given as November 15, 1881, in America, but compare the date found on US sources.
