Tullibody Churchyard dates back to the 12th Century, and the remains of the church date back to the 16th Century. The site is adjacent to relatively modern social housing, which is an interesting juxtaposition. Looking westward, Abbey Craig and the Wallace Monument are on the horizon. The new cemetery sits adjacent to the original site and is the resting place of Peter Curran. Peter died of pneumonia following a week-long battle with influenza on October 23 at 5 Woodside Tullibody, aged sixteen. Whilst still legible, the headstone is in poor condition.
Peter Curran Jr was born in Tullibody, Alloa, on August 30, 1902, to Peter Sr, a tanner, and Catherine (nee Rose). He was the couple’s third child and first (and only) son.
I could not locate the Curran family on the 1911 Scottish, English or Welsh Censuses. It may be that they resided in Ireland or were overseas when the Census was taken. I found out that by 1911, the family had grown since the arrival of Catherine Jr in 1909.
By the time of Peter’s death, they had returned to Tullibody. Peter was employed as an apprentice draughtsman when he died, suggesting he was dexterous. Peter Sr was present at his son’s death and registered his passing. Peter was another young life tragically cut short by Spanish influenza.
Catherine survived her son by over twenty-five years and Peter Sr by over forty. They were both interred with Peter in Tullibody Cemetery.
Sources: Ancestry, Scotland’s People, Wikipedia.
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