In memory of
DAVID BROWN
merchant in Dundee
who died 21st June 1845
aged 76 years
he was long a member
of the town council
and for several years
Chief Magistrate of Dundee
and he took and active part
in the management of
the public and charitable
institutions of the town
in private life
his conduct drew around him
a large circle of friends
by whom he was much esteemed
this stone
is erected by his family
in testimony of their
affection and respect
also
in remembrance of
MARGARET PEDDIE
wife of the said DAVID BROWN
who died 27th March 1850
aged 74 years
In memory of
The children of
David Brown
Merchant in Dundee
David Brown
Who died 27th January 1817
Aged 5 years
Christina Brown
Who died 26th September 1826
Aged 3 years
Margaret Brown
Wife of Peter Ballingall
Farmer Ayton Fife
Who died 50th September 1850
Aged 29 years
Ann brown
Who died 17th April 1852
Aged 22 years
Morison Brown
Wife of Alexr Greig Malcolm
Flaxspinner, Kirkaldy
Who died 5th December 1850
Aged 35 years.
ANDREW PEDDIE, through whose daughter MARGARET, DAVID BROWN claims his
freedom, was for a long time Bailie in Dundee, as was also his son ANDREW PEDDIE
of Bankhead. The former died in 1810, and the latter in 1837. It was probably
through the influence of his father in law that DAVID BROWN was introduced to
public life. He entered the Council in 1801, and continued to serve in it
without intermission for twenty five years. During this long period he was
frequently Bailie, was four times elected Provost (1820 21 24 25), and also held
the offices of Dean of Guild, Kirk master, Treasurer, and Harbour Commissioner.
After the Council had been reconstituted by the Municipal Act, he re entered the
Council in 1832 and 1833, but his age precluded him from taking much interest in
public affairs. He died on 21st June, 1845, and was buried in the Howff (No.
592) beside his wife's family.
Source 3
1817 By David Brown, merchant, Dundee. 11th July
1846, revisal dues paid by the heirs of Provost David Brown for permission to
remove the old stone and erect a new one to his memory per minute of Hospital
Committee of 27 January 1846
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