Agnes Broun | |
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 Agnes Broun's headstone at Bolton Kirkyard | |
| Born | 17 March 1732 Whitestone Cottage, Culzean, Scotland |
| Died | 14 January 1820 (aged 87) Bolton, East Lothian, Scotland |
| Known for | Mother of the poet Robert Burns |
| Spouse | William Burnes |
| Children | 7, including Robert, Gilbert, Agnes, and Isabella |
Agnes Broun, Agnes Brown[1][2][3] or Agnes Burnes (17 March 1732 – 14 January 1820), was the mother of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns. Agnes's father, Gilbert (1708–1774), was the tenant of the 300-acre (120 ha) farm of Craigenton, in Kirkoswald parish,[4] South Ayrshire, Scotland.
- ^ "Family Background". National Library of Scotland. Retrieved 25 April 2011.
- ^ "ROBERT BURNS 1759 - 1796". The Robert Burns World Federation. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 26 April 2011.
- ^ "Burnes, William (1721 — 84)". The Burns Encyclopedia. Retrieved 26 April 2011.
- ^ Burns Encyclopedia Retrieved : 2012-04-05