James Alexander Cumming

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James Alexander Cumming

Birthdate:
Birthplace: Mellowlees, Scottish Borders, Scotland
Death: February 11, 1941 (64)
Edinburgh Royal Infirmary
Place of Burial: Comely Bank, Edinburgh, Scotland
Immediate Family:

Son of William Cumming and Marion Tolmie
Husband of Jane Ann Cumming
Father of Jessie Agnes Goodfellow Sutherland; Williamina Barbara Cumming and Margaret Marion Janetta Cumming
Brother of Agnes Cumming; Adam Tolmie Cumming; William Matthew Cumming and Mary Graham Cumming

Occupation: Gardener
FamilySearch Ref: G8VX-LK5
Mini Bio: He worked as a gardener on several estates. (1). Sumburgh House, Shetland, Scotland 1900-22. (2). Cockermouth,Cumbria 1922-26. (3). Traquair House, Peebleshire.1926-30. (4). Bo'ness, Scotland 1930-36. (5). Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh. 1936-41.
Other Sources: https://www.bayanne.info/Shetland/getperson.php?personID=I16233&tree=ID1 MyHeritage Geneanet Genesreunited Ancestry Scotland's People
Wikitree Ref: Cumming-1894
Managed by: Donald John Stuart McKay
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About James Alexander Cumming

James was born in 1876 to William Cumming and Marion Tolmie. He worked as a gardener on several estates. (1). Sumburgh House, Shetland, Scotland 1900-22. (2). Cockermouth,Cumbria 1922-26. (3). Traquair House, Peebleshire.1926-30. (4). Bo'ness, Scotland 1930-36. (5). Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh. 1936-41.

Served with the 10th Seaforth Highlanders(reserves) from 16 Jun 1916 to 11 Nov 1918. He passed away in 1941. 15 Feb 1941. Interred: Comely Bank Cemetery, Comely Bank, Edinburgh, Scotland (United Kingdom)

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James Alexander Cumming's Timeline

1876
June 25, 1876
Mellowlees, Scottish Borders, Scotland
1900
1900
- 1941
Age 23
Sumburgh House, Shetland,, Cockermouth ,Cumbria,, Traquair House, Peebleshire,, Royal Botanic Gardens,Edinburgh.
1916
November 18, 1916
Girlsta, SHETLAND, Shetland Islands, Scotland
1919
December 27, 1919
Westbay,Dunrossness, SHETLAND, Shetland Islands, Scotland
1922
October 27, 1922
Bridekirk, Cockermouth, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom
1941
February 11, 1941
Age 64
Edinburgh Royal Infirmary
February 15, 1941
Age 64
Comely Bank Cemetery, Comely Bank, Edinburgh, Scotland (United Kingdom)