Erected
By
THOMAS HOUSTON
mariner Dundee
and his spouse
ELIZABETH THOMSON
in memory of their son
THOMAS
who died 23rd May 1829
aged 4 years
The little inhabitant below, Was quick to
learn, and wise to know, But cruel and untimely blow,
Caused his death; The parents joy was twin'd to woe,
Reflected beaith. This is inscribed by
George Thomson, Flaxdresser, Dundee, in memory of David his son, who lies in
front of this stone. He died 28th January 1833, aged 11 1/2 years.
Source: The Book of the Howff, ŠLibraries, Leisure and Culture Dundee, Local
History Centre & is reproduced with kind permission. |
