Served an apprentiship as a motor mechanic with Bairds of Annan.
Worked for a number of years before his death as a grocery van driver with Cowans of Annan.His main hobby was keeping, breeding and showing canaries.
Marriage Notes for Walter McIldowie and Elizabeth Irving
Married at Kirtlebridge, Dumfriesshire. In 1924
Best man was Jim Gardner a friend of Walters from Brydekirk.
Bridesmaid was Christina Irving, Elizabeths sister.