John Jamieson

1759–1838 (age 79)

Biography

John Jamieson (1759–1838) was a devoted historian whose work at St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh, gave voice to the parish's long memories and the wider history it held.

He drew together scholars and parishioners alike, enriching the church's life with a reverence for both sacred tradition and the lessons of the past.

Also buried at St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh

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St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh
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St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh
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