West – Row 1 – 1 – White

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Erected by WILLIAM WHITE farmer Lennelhill in memory of MARY WILSON WHITE his daughter born 18th August 1872 Died 18 December 1872

Also MARGARET WHITE his daughter born 7 April 1875 died 12th July 1880.

Also the above WILLIAM WHITE born 15th July 1812 died 10th October 1892.

Also MARY WILSON his relict born 18th November 1835 died 11th January 1897.

Also WILLIAM WHITE their son born 24th February 1877 died 9th July1908.

Also PHILIP WILSON WHITE the son born 16th March 1870 died 9th May 1908 interred at Bournville U.S.A.

Commentary

William White was born in Chirnside and lived at Lennel Hill. His occupation was a farmer of some 720 acres of which 620 acres was arable. He employed 11 men, 3 boys and 5 girls. His wife Mary White was born at Cockburnspath.