Gilbert Burns (farmer)
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Gilbert Burns, the younger brother of Robert Burns the poet, was born at Alloway. He married Jean Breckenridge in 1791, had six sons and five daughters, died in 1827, aged 66, and was buried at Bolton
Gilbert Burns's signature
Bolton Church
Craigie Church, where Gilbert and Jean were married in 1791
Gravestones of Jean Breckenridge Burns and her son, James Burns at Bishopton Parish Church
William Burns (saddler)
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William Burns was the second youngest brother of the poet Robert Burns and the third son born to William Burness and Agnes Broun. William was born at Mount Oliphant Farm on the Doonholm Estate near Al
Gilbert Burns (farmer)
…famous brother. Gilbert's elder brother was Robert Burns the poet, born on 25 January 1759, Gilbert following in 1760, Agnes in 1762, Annabella in 1764, William in 1767, John in 1769 and finally Isabella in 1771. Gilbert's parents were William Burnes and Agnes Broun. Gilbert was also the name of his grandfather…
A gravestone with a half-moon-shaped leather workers knife
The Manual of Religious Belief.
Lochlea Farm
A much altered Mossgiel Farm in 1878