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English: The Burns headstone The mother, brother and sister of the poet Robert Burns are buried in Bolton Parish Kirkyard within this railed enclosure. This stone was erected by Gilbert Burns in memory of his children. Gilbert, a brother of Robert Burns, was an elder of the kirk. The inscription reads:-
ERECTED By GILBERT BURNS, Factor at Grants Braes, In Memory of his Children ISABELLA, who died 3rd July 1815, in the 7th year of her age, AGNES, who died 14th Septr 1815, in the 15th year of her age, JANET, who died 30th Octor 1816 in the 18th year of her age; And of his Mother, AGNES BROWN, who died 14 Janry 1820, in the 88th year of her age; whose mortal remains lie all buried here. Also of other two of his Children VIZ. JEAN, who died on the 4th of Jany 1827, in the 20th year of her age. and JOHN, who died on the 26th Feby 1827, in the 25th year of his age. GILBERT BURNS their Father died on the 8th April 1827 in the 67th year of his age. Also buried here, ANABELLA, sister of GILBERT BURNS, who died March 2nd 1832 Aged 67. |
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| Author | Walter Baxter |
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