William Simpson's gravestone at Cumnock
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William Simpson's gravestone at Cumnock
Image: © Walter Baxter Taken: 24 Sep 2008
A headstone in Cumnock Old Cemetery at Barrhill Road to ‘Winsome Willie’ Simpson (1758-1815) a friend of Robert Burns. Here “Winsome Willie” lies, whose worth, In BURNS woke equal love; And Death, which wrenched the ties on earth Has knit them now above.
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