Mindrum Piercy

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A family of PIERCEY or PERCY were for long freeholders in this parish. In the parliamentary election of 1774 JOHN PERCY of Kilham, voted for a freehold at Kilham Lomg Know.

There are several recent monuments to members of this family in Mindrum grave-yard.

Taken from the Berwickshire Naturalists Club 1914   (No Photograph)

Erected by GEORGE PIERCEY in memory of his wife ELIZABETH who died at Berrington Loch 4th April 1860 aged 73 years.

Also five of his children who died in infancy.

And the above GEORGE PIERCY who died 13th December 1872 aged 86 years.

Also his grandson ANDREW FAIRBAIRN who died at East Learmouth 7th October 1864 aged 11 years.