While doing a lookup for someone in the 1855 Deaths in Old Cumnock,
Ayrshire, I stumbled across the CAIRNS name. In this case, its the
mother of the tragically deceased lad.
1855 Deaths, Old Cumnock
Registration entry #61 - Robert CRAWFORD, Ironstone miner age 16y. Born
Townfoot, Cumnock. He lived in Old Cumnock all his life except for 3 1/2
years in Glasgow from 1847 to 1850. Father was William CRAWFORD, Book
Camasser, mother was Helen CRAWFORD ms CAIRNS deceased. He died July
28, 1855 at 10:30am at Portland Iron Company, Pit #2, Barrhill, Cumnock
as the result of a fall from the roof. Certified by Duncan McKinnon,
Surgeon who examined the deceased July 28. Buried in the Churchyard of
Cumnock, Cert'd Wm McLatchie & Son, Undertakers. Informant was William
CRAWFORD, the father. Regist'd July 28 at Cumnock. David L Scott,
Reg'r.
Meg Greenwood / Oklahoma USA