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Thomas Caddell, Famous gunsmith from Scotland.
Not much is known of him only that he came to the village of DOUNE in Perthshire Scotland
in 1646 from the village of MUTHIL 15mls north(could be a flemish gun smith called CADELL
who fled London after being accused of an unspeciefied crime?)3 generations of CADDELLS
carried on the trade in DOUNE.Grandson Robert set up gun makers shop in Edinburgh
between 1730/64. The DOUNE CADDELLS are buried in OLD KILMADOCK CEMETRY 2mls from DOUNE
of the A84 STIRLING-LOCHEARNHEAD road.
This has now been given the status of Historic Monument.Hope this info can be of help to
anyone.
Kenny Lauder
Elmlea,Balkerach Street,
Doune,Perthshire,
Scotland.
FK16 6DE