Robert Topping
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Robert Topping
Epitaph
Erected by ROBERT TOPPING in memory of ISABEL NEILSON his ____ who died 21st __ 1843 aged __ years; WILLIAM his son who died August __ 18__ aged __ years; ISABEL ___TON his wife who died 27th __ 186_ aged 5_ years; ROBERT his son who died 5th February 1832 aged __ years; WILLIAM WIGHT his Grandson who died 17th July 1860 aged _ years.
In memory of ROBERT TOPPING late Cheif Coastguard at Red____ugh, who died __ April 1871 aged __ years; also CHRISTINA ANDERSON his wife, died __ March 189_ aged __ years.
GRACE D. WIGHT __ wife of JOSEPH ___ANE who died ____ 1891 aged __ years.
Description
1851 Census has Robert Topping, born at Wigtown, Stranraer, as the Head of Hosuehold, Married and aged 48 years. He was the Chief Boatman for the Coast Guards - Redheugh Coastguard Station
His wife is Isabella Topping aged 46, born at Berwick, Coldingham.
Son: Andrew Topping was born at Pett, Sussex. He was 15 and listed as "no occupation yet"
Son: John Topping was born at St. Lawrence on the the Isle of Wight. He was 13 years old and in school
Daughter, Mary Ann Topping was born at St. Lawrence on the the Isle of Wight. She was 12 years old and in school
Daughter, Isabella Topping was born at St. Lawrence on the the Isle of Wight. She was 10 years old and in school
Son William Topping was aged 8 years born at Berwick, Cockburnspath - Listed as dumb not deaf