Memorial to Samuel Brewer
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Memorial to Samuel Brewer
Image: © Lairich Rig Taken: 10 Dec 2012
The inscription is as follows, including two Biblical quotations: "Samuel Brewer, Foreman Engineer, with Messrs Denny & Co. Entered into rest 29th Sept'r 1891, aged 69 years. Erected by his fellow workmen in affectionate respect for his memory. / Matilda H Brewer his beloved wife entered into rest 23rd Sept'r 1892, aged 67 years. / My flesh also shall rest in hope. / Be ye therefore ready also, for the Son of Man cometh at an hour when ye think not." Samuel died in the course of his work, having fallen from a ladder; the fall was not from a very great height, but his head struck an iron block that was lying on the ground. From "Dumbarton Herald" newspaper, June 8th, 1892: the design was selected from competing entries submitted by Messrs Gilfillan & Co and others. The memorial is 9 feet high as a whole. The base is 3'6" × 1'9". The die (the middle part) is 3' × 3'. The cross is 3' × 2'3".
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Image Location
Latitude
55.95033
Longitude
-4.550024