James Gibson's Liverpool Epitaphs
James Gibson's Liverpool Epitaphs is one of the most important sources for the family historian; who is researching in 19th century Liverpool. The compiler of these volumes was probably James Gibson variously described as a merchant or draper;a native of Stirling who lived and worked in Liverpool for many years. During his time in Liverpool he had; in his own words; "... taken notes from all the churchyards and chapels in the district." Completely transcribed containing an Index of over 10;000 names; taken from 56 Graveyards and Cemeteries; most of which no longer exist.
