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William Findlay (26 July 1875 - 24 September 1960) was a Scottish painter.

Life
His father was William Findlay [Snr.] (born c. 1846), a Kilmarnock born G.P. that moved to Glasgow.

His mother was Margaret Carruthers (born c. 1848) from Lockerbie. They married on 4 July 1872 in Broughton, England.

They had 5 sons and 2 daughters.

William Findlay was born on 26 July 1875 in 50 Holmhead Street, St. Rollox, Glasgow.

He was staying at 19 Westercraigs Street in Dennistoun in 1901.

He stayed at 175 St. Vincent Street in Glasgow.

He was on the Glanmire boat when it sank in 1912.

He visited the United States in 1924; and he moved there in 1928. He first settled in Canton, Ohio, marrying an American and obtaining US citizenship. He moved to Los Angeles in 1936.

Death
He died on 24 September 1960 in Los Angeles, United States.

Works
He designed a memorial for the Glasgow Stock Exchange. Many of the stock exchange fought in the First World War; they were asked to fight with the Cameron Highlanders under Colonel Lochiel.