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Title: Grave Photo Robert Burnie d.1867 Preston please
Post by: cjstar on Saturday 03 September 11 16:49 BST (UK)
Would anyone be able to know if there is a gravestone for my G G G Grandfather Robert Burnie b1810 approx and died in the quarter of Jan-March 1867 in Preston.

Any info or a photo of the grave would be extremely appreciated.

Kindest Regards

Lee
Title: Re: Grave Photo Robert Burnie d.1867 Preston please
Post by: CaroleW on Saturday 03 September 11 17:29 BST (UK)
For info only

In 1861 - his address was Nelson St Preston which was in the Christchurch Ecclesiastical Parish

Title: Re: Grave Photo Robert Burnie d.1867 Preston please
Post by: BashLad on Saturday 03 September 11 17:40 BST (UK)
Preston Old Cemetery opened in 1855.

According to cemsearch there are 19 Burnies mentioned on a total of four gravestones at Preston Old Cemetery.
Title: Re: Grave Photo Robert Burnie d.1867 Preston please
Post by: Duck on Saturday 03 September 11 18:31 BST (UK)
I'll nip to the Cemetery Office and find out, I haven't bothered them for a while  :D

Please can you PM me with the details as I have a brain like a sieve

Regards

Simon

PS.  Any idea which religeon he was, as the old cemetery is split in two
Title: Re: Grave Photo Robert Burnie d.1867 Preston please
Post by: Duck on Friday 09 September 11 10:18 BST (UK)
I'm sorry, I haven't forgotten to go to the cemetery, it's just poured down every day since Sunday  :'(
Title: Re: Grave Photo Robert Burnie d.1867 Preston please
Post by: cjstar on Friday 09 September 11 22:20 BST (UK)
I know it's been absolutely shocking, that's fine whenever your ready no rush i just appreciate your help..

Thanks again

Lee
Title: Re: Grave Photo Robert Burnie d.1867 Preston please
Post by: Duck on Monday 26 September 11 13:18 BST (UK)
Sorry it has taken so long, this is the first dry day here in Preston

Robert Burnie was buried in the Non Conformist section Grave No. D 440 NC.  The grave was paid for by Ellen Burnie

the grave stone reads...

Robert Burnie who departed this life, January 5th 1867, Aged 58

Also James Lambert Burnie who died February 17th 1869, Age 27

Also George Burnie, son of above, who died November 3rd 1871, Age 29

Also, Ellen, wife of above named Robert Burnie who died May 2nd 1879, Aged 72

Also David Burnie son of above who died February 1887, Aged 34

Also Jane Smith, daughter of above who departed this life February 23rd 1898, Aged 62

Also Thomas their son who departed this life November 5th 1900, Aged 52

A photograph will appear very shortly, when I can find my camera  ??? ???

Kind regards

Simon
Title: Re: Grave Photo Robert Burnie d.1867 Preston please
Post by: Duck on Tuesday 27 September 11 11:02 BST (UK)
I'm found my camera

Title: Re: Grave Photo Robert Burnie d.1867 Preston please
Post by: Duck on Tuesday 27 September 11 11:04 BST (UK)
If you PM your email address to me, I will sen original copies

Title: Re: Grave Photo Robert Burnie d.1867 Preston please
Post by: cjstar on Tuesday 27 September 11 16:36 BST (UK)
Thankyou so very much Simon

The effort and time you have taken to help me out on my family research is truly appreciated, the world is short of people like yourself, i will send you my e-mail address via pm.

I wish i could only help you in the way you have helped me once again Simon a BIG thankyou....

Kindest regards

Lee
Title: Re: Grave Photo Robert Burnie d.1867 Preston please
Post by: Duck on Tuesday 27 September 11 19:25 BST (UK)
Hi Lee

I'm glad to have been a help, all I ask in return, is for your help to another RCer, who maybe needs a lookup in your area

Kind regards

Simon

PS.  Anything else in Preston, please ask
Title: Re: Grave Photo Robert Burnie d.1867 Preston please
Post by: cjstar on Wednesday 28 September 11 08:39 BST (UK)
Yes of course i'd love to help others, i have recieved the e-mail photos too cheers pal

Kind Regards

Lee