Gilbert Burns (farmer)

Gilbert Burns
Gilbert Burns's signature
Born	28 September 1760 Alloway, South Ayrshire, Scotland
Died	8 April 1827(1827-04-08) (aged 66) Bolton, East Lothian, Scotland
Occupation(s)	Farmer and then factor
Spouse	Jean Breckenridge
Children	11
Parent(s)	William Burnes Agnes Broun

Gilbert Burns (1760–1827), the younger brother of Robert Burns the poet, was born at Alloway.^[1] He married Jean Breckenridge in 1791, had six sons and five daughters, died in 1827, aged 66, and was buried at Bolton, East Lothian, Scotland. Gilbert's writings have contributed greatly to the bank of knowledge that exists regarding the life of his famous brother.