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Helensburgh when A J Cronin (writer of Dr. Finlay's Casbook) was in his youth in Helensburgh. In Aug 1878 in Marylebone, London David married Catherine Mary Thompson, daughter of the shipowner, Stephen Thompson. They had four sons and four daughters viz. Ronald Stephen (1879-1884), Brenda Mary (1880-1952), Kenneth George ( 1882-1974), James (1884-1884), Oliver (1884-1950), Ruth Averill (1885-1937), Lesley (1886-1923) and Marjorie Niven (1889-1980). Both David's parents died when he was young. His stepmother, Jane Niven, a native of Kirkoswald, brought up the 5 boys. David is buried in Helensburgh Cemetery with his wife and six of his eight children (excepting Ruth and Marjorie). His brother, James, and his stepmother, Jane Niven, are buried next to his grave. His son, Kenneth, composed several hymn tunes viz. Ayrshire, Finnart, Garelochside, Glenfinlas, Hamilton, Helensburgh, Land of our Birth, Praise to God and West Burn.
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