Mary Balfour Brunton (1778-1818) - Find a Grave Memorial

Mary Balfour Brunton

Birth

1 Nov 1778

Burray, Orkney Islands, Scotland

Death

19 Dec 1818 (aged 40)

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland

Burial

Canongate Churchyard

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Sun (London) - Tuesday 29 December 1818, p 4:
At Edinburgh on the 19th inst, Mrs Mary Balfour, spouse to the Reverend Dr. Brunton.

Novelist. Studied History & Philosophy.

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In memory of the Rev ALEXANDER BRUNTON DD One of the ministers of the Tron Church, Professor of Oriental Languages in the College &c, Born 2nd Oct 1772, died 9th Feb 1854;
Also of MARY BALFOUR his wife, Authoress of “Self Control” &c, Born 1st Nov 1775, died 19th Dec 1818.

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Parents

COL Thomas Balfour

1752–1799

Spouse

Rev Alexander Brunton

1772–1854

Siblings

Capt William Balfour

1782–1846

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