there is a James Ferrier, 4 months, grandson, living at David Street, Alyth.  With him are :-

Helen Moon, head, 52, millworker, b. Arbroath, Forfarshire

Annie Ferrier, daughter, 17, millworker, b. Arbroath

James Cargill, son, 11, scholar, b. Dundee, Forfarshire

14, James Street, Alyth, Perthshire

James Smith, head, 39, mason's labourer, b. Meigle, Perthshire

Annie Smith, wife,27, b. Arbroath, Forfarshire

John Smith, son, 7, scholar, b. Alyth

David Smith, son, 3, b. Alyth

Robert Smith, son, 3, b. Alyth

Helen Smith, daughter, 1, b. Alyth

James G Ferrier, stepson, 10, b. Alyth

"Mrs. Smith, of Alyth, received intimation from the War Authorities on Tuesday that her eldest son, Corporal James Ferrier, of the Gordon Highlanders, had died of wounds on 6^th November.  Corporal. Ferrier was stationed in Egypt before the war, and his mother had not seen him for 7 years.  Some time ago an Alyth man, writing to friends in Alyth, mentioned that he had seen Corporal Ferrier fall in action, but though the War Office was asked in December for conformation they could give no particulars. The last letter received from Corporal Ferrier was written in October.  Before he enlisted the deceased soldier was employed in Alyth Wood Works."

"On Monday, Mrs. Smith, High Street, got official word that her son, Lance Corporal, 2nd Gordon Highlanders, who died of wounds on 6th November 1914, was buried at Halluin on the same day."

A Military History of Perthshire 1899 - 1902

Here is mentioned a Lance-Corp. Duncan Ferrier of Alyth, who served in the 20th (Fife & Forfarshire Light Horse) Company. There is also a picture.  Is he the father of James?  Please contact me if you need further information.