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Seeking inscription info on Yetholm burial of Helen Stewart, died 10 June 1873, aged 33, in Eckford. Quite possibly named Helen Jack, rather than Stewart after her reputed father. Brought up as a Jack in Sprouston household of her uncle John Jack with her mother (John's sister) Agnes Jack. So maybe Jacks on gravestone too. A "look-up" appreciated - Thanks

Thanks brigau/Brig1au. I'm not an Ancestry subscriber, However, thru' my own researches I'm well informed about the Chalmers' (my paternal grandmother was a Chalmers) and the Rennies' trees. Also I've been in contact with a great-granddaughter of Adam Carss who also has a copy of Adam's book. We are fascinated by his ability to produce the poetry in his early 20's and, as far as we can see, achieved in the absence of any special or lengthy education. To be fair, this forum probably isn't the best place to get info on this - but you never know! A number of the poems had been previously published in the local newpaper, so perhaps an examination of those would cast light on how it all came about. Cheers, Jim.

Shellyesq - Thank you very much for that information on Barbara Watt which is totally new to me, and of course would never have been otherwise found by me in an Ohio newspaper. I will check out the locations mentioned in the obit on GoogleMap. Much appreciated.

Thanks Moderator and others. I have seen the postings - of great interest.