William Harkness

The source records Ecclefechan as this person's birthplace. The pin marks the area, not an exact birth address or later home.

What is recorded here

Why this person is known: American Civil War surgeon and astronomer (1837–1903)

From Wikidata Q8010885

Birthplace

Ecclefechan

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