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JOHN HOPE died 21.4.1894  the life long servant and faithful attendant of the last Earl of Traquair died at Hope Villa Innerleithen 21.4.1894 aged 78 here also sleeps his father and mother JOHN HOPE died 1857 aged 76 and CHRISTINE SCOTT died 20.2.1860 aged 65

At the foot of headstone - "And then they won... rest.   The lownest and the best in Traquair Kirkyard when 'awas done.

Headstone designed by his nephew George Hope Tait.

Hope of Bold Tree No TQR 01