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- Burgess of Stranraer, woolen/linen draper and silk mercer
Memorial Inscription, Stranraer (United Presbyterian Cemetery) '96
[Erect]ed by John DOUGLAS, Merchant, Stranraer
In Memory of Jane his daughter, who died 16th April 1805 aged one year
Margaret, his daughter, and spouse of Owen ELLIS, Merchant in Carnarvon,
who died 14th Octr 1832 aged 29 years
Jane CAMLIN his spouse, who died 2nd August 1842 aged 62 years
His granddaughter Jane Douglas, daughter of Thomas McCAIG, who died 12th July 1846 aged 3 months
John DOUGLAS, late Merchant in Stranraer, who died 5th Sep 1849 aged 71 years
Isabella B. DOUGLAS, his daughter, and wife of Thomas McCAIG of the British Linen Bank, Stranraer,
who died the 13th June 1850 aged 36 years
Nathaniel CAMLIN , late Merchant in Stranraer, and brother of the above named Jane CAMLIN, who died 7th Sepr 1857aged 72 years
In Stranraer on the Eighth day of November …& Ninety Eight years, In Presence of The Right Honble The Earl of Stair Provost Messrs James Douall, Alexr Agnew Baillies of the Burgh of Stranraer William McNair Dean of Guild ….Councillers of said Burgh Compeared Mr John Douglas Merchant Stranraer- who was Admitted & received Burges & Guild Brother of Said Burgh With full power to him to Excice use & Enjoy the …freedoms Priviledges of the said Burgh, and in the same manner that any other Burges & Guild Brother of said Burgh does …..or can enjoy the Same who being present accepted thereof And Gave His oath To His Majesty and the Burgh incommon form Extracted by- John (M'Nie or M'Kie)
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Stoneykirk Feby 4th 1797 I here certify that the Bearer John Douglas, a Native of this parish where he has resided monthly From his infancy, is a young man of sober & inoffensive Behaviour, descended of creditable parents, free from …. on any ground of Church censure known to us, & may be admitted as a member of any Christian society where God in his providence directs him. Attested by- Henry Blain Minister
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1778 - 1849 (71 years)
