James Bruce

James was born on December 14th, 1730 in Larbert.¹ 

• Birth Notes
  • Born and died on the Kinnaird estate, Stirlingshire.

James' father was David Hay-Bruce and his mother was Marion Graham.  His paternal grandparents were David Hay-Bruce and Helen Bruce; his maternal grandparents were James Graham (of Airth) and Marion Hamilton. He had six half-brothers and three half-sisters, named Alexander, David, William, Thomas, Robert, Bruce, Agnes, Elisabeth and Margaret.  He died in an accident or as a result of an injury, falling down stairs, at the age of 63 on April 27th, 1794 in Larbert.  He was buried in Larbert.

• Death Notes
  • Iron pillar, moved from his grave to car park at Larbert Old Parish church:
    "Left Side of Stone
    In this tomb are deposited the remains of JAMES BRUCE Esqr. Of Kinnaird
    Who died on the 27th of April 1794 in the 64th year of his age.
    His life was spent in performing useful and splendid actions
    He explored many distant regions, he discovered the fountains of the Nile
    He traversed the deserts of Nubia
    He was an affectionate husband, an indulgent parent, an ardent lover of his country
    By the unanimous voice of mankind his name is enrolled with those who were conspicuous
    For genius, for valour and for virtue."
    

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