Gilbert Burns (farmer)

Gilbert Burns
Gilbert Burns's signature
Born28 September 1760
Died8 April 1827(1827-04-08) (aged 66)
Occupation(s)Farmer and then factor
SpouseJean Breckenridge
Children11
Parent(s)William Burnes
Agnes Broun

Gilbert Burns (1760–1827), the younger brother of Robert Burns the poet, was born at Alloway.[1] He married Jean Breckenridge in 1791, had six sons and five daughters, died in 1827, aged 66, and was buried at Bolton, East Lothian, Scotland. Gilbert's writings have contributed greatly to the bank of knowledge that exists regarding the life of his famous brother.

  1. ^ McKay, Page 30