Lorimer, Caroline Louise, 1861-1946 (daughter of James Lorimer)
Dates
- Existence: 1861 - 1946
Biography
Caroline Louise Lorimer was born to Hannah Stodart (1835-1916) and James Lorimer (1818-1890) in 1861. She attended the University of Edinburgh and earned three certificates in 1882 and 1886. She earned a prize in Geology and gained honours in English Literature, Moral Philosophy and Political Economy in 1886. Caroline Louise, known by family members as 'Louise','CLL' or 'Caro', never married and had no children. She remained at the family home at 1 Brunsfield Crescent for much of her life to care for her parents. She converted to Catholicism in 1914 against her family's wishes.
Found in 226 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from "CLL" (Caroline Louise Lorimer) to "Beloved Mother", 1 March 1903
Letter in English from "CLL" (Caroline Louise Lorimer) to "Beloved Mother" (Hannah Stodart) on the subject of the weather and wishing for rain, exploring the local area, dated 1 March 1903, written from Casa Morena, Bordighera (Italy).
Letter from "CLL" (Caroline Louise Lorimer) to "Beloved of Chickens" likely Janet Alice Chalmers (née Lorimer), 30 October 1879
Letter in English from Caroline Louise Lorimer "CLL" to "Beloved of Chickens" likely Janet Alice Chalmers (née Lorimer) on the subject of birthday wishes to the recipient, and an event for the Consecration of St Mary's and local gossip, dated 30 October 1879.
Letter from "CLL" (Caroline Louise Lorimer) to "Darling Lorrie" (Hannah Cassels im Thurn (née Lorimer), undated
Letter in English from "CLL" (Caroline Louise Lorimer) to "Darling Lorrie" (Hannah Cassels im Thurn (née Lorimer)) on the subject of school, no date.
Letter from "CLL" (Caroline Louise Lorimer) to "Darling Lorrie" (Hannah Cassels im Thurn (née Lorimer), undated
Letter in English from "CLL" (Caroline Louise Lorimer) to "Darling Lorrie" (Hannah Cassels im Thurn (née Lorimer)) on the subject of Christmas, no date.
Letter from "CLL" (Caroline Louise Lorimer) to "Darling Mamma" (Hannah Stodart), 4 June 1889
Letter in English from "CLL" (Caroline Louise Lorimer) to "Darling Mamma" (Hannah Stodart) on the subject of travelling by train to Frankfurt, dated 4th June 1889.
Letter from CLL (Caroline Louise Lorimer) to "Dearest Alice", 19 May 1878
Letter in English from "CLL" (Caroline Louise Lorimer) to "Dearest Alice" (Janet Alice Chalmers née Lorimer) on the subject of Alice's wedding. Dated 19 May 1878. Alice married British colonial judge Sir David Chalmers (1835-1899) in 1878.
Letter from CLL (Caroline Louise Lorimer) to "Dearest Alice", 30 December 1898
Letter in English from "CLL" (Caroline Louise Lorimer) to "Dearest Anner" (Hannah Cassels im Thurn (née Lorimer)) on the subject of the Kellie Castle grounds. Dated 30 December 1898.
Letter from "CLL" (Caroline Louise Lorimer) to "Dearest Anna" (Hannah Cassels im Thurn (née Lorimer)), 20 October 1891
Letter in English from "CLL" (Caroline Louise Lorimer) to "Anna" (Hannah Cassels im Thurn (née Lorimer)) on the subject of translation and copyright laws between England and France for "Marie's" work, dated 20 October 1891.
Letter from "CLL" (Caroline Louise Lorimer) to "Dearest Anna" (Hannah Cassels im Thurn (née Lorimer)), 22 March 1892
Letter in English from "CLL" (Caroline Louise Lorimer) to "Anna" (Hannah Cassels im Thurn (née Lorimer)) on the subject of going on day trips, their mother Hannah Stodart feeling unwell, and women students, dated 22 March 1892.
Letter from CLL (Caroline Louise Lorimer) to "Dearest Anner", 2 July 1899
Letter in English from CLL (Caroline Louise Lorimer) to "Dearest Anner" on the subject of visiting guests, flowers and friends, dated 2 July 1899.