James Glencairn Burns (1794–1865) was the fourth son and eighth child born to the poet Robert Burns and his wife Jean Armour.[1] James was born at their home in Mill Brae Street, now Burns Street in Dumfries on 12 August 1794.[1] His first and middle name was added in honour of James Cunningham, 14th Earl of Glencairn, Robert's friend, patron and mentor.[2]
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