Middle – Row 3 – 3 – Hume

Transcription

Erected by MARGARET HUME in memory of her affectionate husband WILLIAM HUME who died at Coldstream 2nd October 1854 aged 34 years. Also the above MARGARET HUME who died at Coldstream 11th January 1875 aged 55 years.

Commentary

William Hume was born at Kelso, occupation Innkeeper and he lived at 47…... His wife Margaret was born in England. Also 4 daughters, Isabella born 1842, Jane born 1845, Margaret born 1847 and Mary, born 1850. In the census for 1851 in the same house that day was Robert Stewart, occupation Spirit Merchant, the address is given as 47 High Street West end. Also in the house or Hotel as it may have been was George Miller age 25, occupation a Hostler.