Section E – Row 1 – 1 Speedy

Transcription

In Loving Memory of ELIZABETH SPEEDY, wife of ALEXANDER HENDERSON, who died at Station Cottages, Cornhill, 22nd Dec. 1936, aged 64 years. Also the above ALEXANDER HENDERSON who died 21st March 1941 aged 64.

Commentary

Alexander was born at Kirknewton lived and work at Mindrum he was  Foreman Platelayer Railway.  His wife was born in Norham.

They had 2 sons Alister and William that was in 1911,both born at Kirknewton. His wife was born at Carham her father was William Speedy born 1836.

Alexander was born in Branxton his father worked on the Hagg farm. He was the one of seven children.