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Sacred the memory of JOHN PITCAIRN merchant and sometime provost of Dundee who died 23rd November 1800 during the whole course of a long life nearly extended to the utmost limit of human expectation he exhibited a bright example of the most unaffected piety and virtue he was an affectionate husband a tender and indulcent father a sincere and steadfast friend beloved as a citizen and respected as a magistrate: He died and carried in to his grave the affection of his family: The respect of his friends and the love and esteem of all: In July 1748 he married JEAN ROBERTSON daughter of ALEXANDER ROBERTSON sometime provost of Dundee (1730-31) By whom he had issue six sons and three daughters: Whereof three sons and three daughters survived him also sacred to the memory of ANDREW PITCAIRN son of the above died 18th November 1847 aged 80 and JANET WALKER his wife died 17th June 1853 aged 71 and their sons and daughter ALEXANDER PITCAIRN died 22nd December 1842 aged 32 and BETHUNE WALKER PITCAIRN died 15th January 1843 aged 28 years and ISABELLA MORRISON PITCAIRN Widow of Captain WILLIAM BURNETT died 2nd January 1850 aged 43 Claimant: Family of Pitcairns Nethergate & Taystreet
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