Janet Allan

1788, January 1. Died at Kilmarnock, in her 105th year, Janet Allan, being born on the day John Nisbet suffered death at the cross of Kilmarnock, in the reign of King Charles I. About four years ago her sigbt returned in a
great measure, after it was long dimmed by reason of age. She went to kirk and market within a few days of her death, and retained her senses to the last.

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