Bridget Irving (abt. 1783 - abt. 1785)

Born about 1783 in Westerkirk, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Died about 1785 at about age 2 in Westerkirk, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

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Biography

Bridget Irving died young.

Bridget Irving was born in 1783 in Westerkirk, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, daughter of Thomas Irving (~1751–~1835) and Betty Little (~1757–1837).^[1] She was baptised on May 4, 1783.^[1]

Bridget died in 1785 in Westerkirk, aged 2

MONUMENTAL INSCRIPTION: Westerkirk
Sacred to the memory of Thomas IRVINE who died 12th September 1835? in the 85th? year of his age. Mark the perfect man and behold the upright for the end of that man is peace. [Side 2] Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth LITTLE wife of Thomas Irvine who died on the 16th June 1837 in the 80th year of her age. We who have believed do enter into rest. [Side 3] Here lie interred the mortal remains of Bridgett and Jean daughters of Thomas Irvine and Elizabeth Little. Bridgett was born 28th of April and died -- of February. Jean died on -- of February in the 2nd? year of their age. [Encrusted with lichen]^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Birth or Baptism: "Church of Scotland: Old Parish Registers - Births and Baptisms"
   National Records of Scotland, Ref: 10/129; Parish Number: 854
   ScotlandsPeople (accessed 12 May 2024)
   Bridget Irving born or baptised on 4 May 1783, daughter of Thomas Irving, in Westerkirk, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
2. ↑ Burial: "Scotland Monumental Inscriptions"
   FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 12 May 2024)
   Thomas Irvine burial (died in 1835 at age 84) in Westerkirk, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.