Middle – Row 2 -2 – Noble

Transcription

Erected by JAMES NOBLE in memory of his son JAMES who died 19 January 1848 aged 6 years. Also JOHN his son who died 4 March 1853 aged 9 years. Also MARGARET his daughter who died 29 September 1857 aged 17 years. Also ELLEN his daughter who died 6 March 1922 aged 84 years. Also ARCHIBALD his son who died 4 December 1922 aged 67 years. Also WILLIAM his son who died 27 November 1924 aged 78 years.

Commentary

James Noble was born in Peebles. Occupation, Carpenter employing 10 Men 12 Boys “In 1861 Census” Lived 14 New Road in 9 rooms. Wife Margaret born Selkirk. In 1851 he was employing 4 men. Living at 2 Dove Cot. In 1871, he was employing 12 Men 6 Boys.  In 1861 Son Andrew age 27 Unmarried   Occupation carpenter (Foreman) born Selkirk. Other Children Rachel age 25, Ellen age 23, William age 12, James age 9.