Stone No.592
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In memory of DAVID BROWN merchant in Dundee who died 21st June 1845 aged 76 years he was long a member of the town council and for several years Chief Magistrate of Dundee and he took and active part in the management of the public and charitable institutions of the town in private life his conduct drew around him a large circle of friends by whom he was much esteemed this stone is erected by his family in testimony of their affection and respect also in remembrance of MARGARET PEDDIE wife of the said DAVID BROWN who died 27th March 1850 aged 74 years In memory of ANDREW PEDDIE, through whose daughter MARGARET, DAVID BROWN claims his freedom, was for a long time Bailie in Dundee, as was also his son ANDREW PEDDIE of Bankhead. The former died in 1810, and the latter in 1837. It was probably through the influence of his father in law that DAVID BROWN was introduced to public life. He entered the Council in 1801, and continued to serve in it without intermission for twenty five years. During this long period he was frequently Bailie, was four times elected Provost (1820 21 24 25), and also held the offices of Dean of Guild, Kirk master, Treasurer, and Harbour Commissioner. After the Council had been reconstituted by the Municipal Act, he re entered the Council in 1832 and 1833, but his age precluded him from taking much interest in public affairs. He died on 21st June, 1845, and was buried in the Howff (No. 592) beside his wife's family. Source 3 1817 By David Brown, merchant, Dundee. 11th July 1846, revisal dues paid by the heirs of Provost David Brown for permission to remove the old stone and erect a new one to his memory per minute of Hospital Committee of 27 January 1846 Source:Register of Tombs and Monuments in Dundee Burial Ground, 1832
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