James Drennan
1819–1892 (age 73)
Biography
James Drennan, born in 1819, tended the farms near Ayr with a thoughtful hand, embracing new methods that supported both the land and the families who depended on it. His steady labour and practical wisdom helped sustain the rural economy and inspired his neighbours to share what they learned.
He was known in the district for his fairness and for the hospitable manner in which he welcomed friends and travellers, leaving a legacy of neighbourliness and care for the countryside.