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Title: Abbreviation meaning
Post by: Gordon163 on Wednesday 06 October 21 09:34 BST (UK)
Hi,

The following inscription is on a memorial in St Cuthbert's Churchyard, Edinburgh:

In memory of Robert Hill, W . S . , of Rosebank, died 11th August 1813; Jean Caldwell, his widow, died 5th February 1863; Jane Hill, their daughter, died 23rd September 1879;  also of Mary Caldwell, died 11th April 1851.

Does anyone know what W.S. stands for, after Robert Hill's name, please?

Thanks,

Gordon
Title: Re: Abbreviation meaning
Post by: Skoosh on Wednesday 06 October 21 09:43 BST (UK)
"Writer to the Signet." A fancy Edinburgh lawyer! ;D

Bests,
Skoosh.
Title: Re: Abbreviation meaning
Post by: Gordon163 on Wednesday 06 October 21 09:50 BST (UK)
Many Thanks,

Gordon
Title: Re: Abbreviation meaning
Post by: tillypeg on Wednesday 06 October 21 10:43 BST (UK)
I'm anticipating the next question.... ;)

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