HARKINS, Patrick ^{1 2}

   Cause of his death was congestion of the brain over 5 days.

  General Notes:

Patrick Harkins died aged 15 months.

  Medical Notes:

The cause of death was certified by John T. Barrie, surgeon, at Newarthill. He last saw the deceased on 28 September 1855.

Robert Fergie certified the details of burial.

The child's father, John Harkins, notified the registrar at Shotts, William Paterson, on 2 October 1855, and made his X mark. ²