George Watson grave monument details at Greyfriars Private Cemetery, Edinburgh, Lothian,Scotland

George Watson grave monument in Greyfriars Private Cemetery, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland

George Watson grave monument: legible names and details

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George Watson
1723 first name on monumentA modern bronze scroll erected by the governors of the George Watson trust and a short distance away a more recent plaque He was a wealthy merchant who vested funds in the Merchant Company of Edinburgh to found a hospital for the maintenance and education of the offspring of decayed merchants The school is now coeducational and is still in existence bearing his name

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He is a direct relative. I would EVER SO MUCH appreciate an image of the two plaques at Greyfriars with his name. Many, many thanks - Emily
(requested on 11 08 2011)
George Watson was my 6th great-grandfather
(requested on 27 01 2017)
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Location of the above George Watson monument

Greyfriars Private Cemetery, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland

Greyfriars Private Cemetery, Edinburgh
Greyfriars Private Cemetery

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