SKIRVINGS IN MELROSE
While the name of Skirving in Scotland leaves us some tantalising loose ends that may be more wishful thinking that reality - such as a rebel against authority and an author - - we do at least know for certain where they link in with our Watsons.
In the grounds of Melrose Abbey is one grave in particular worth noting. It has the following inscription :
In Memory of
CATHERINE VOGAN
Spouse to GEORGE SKIRVING
portioner in MELROSE
Born 24: Aug: 1741 & Died 3 Feb 1803
Also
GEORGE SKIRVING their son
Born 21: Oct : 1783 & Died 23 Nov 1804
Also PETER SKIRVING DODS
Son of GEORGE DODS And
CATHERINE WATSON who
Died 3d. August 1810 Aged
Six months
The family tombstone within the Abbey grounds.
