Alison Cunningham, "Cummy" (1822-1913), was Robert Louis Stevenonson's nurse. Born in Torryburn, Fife, Cummy was a strict Calvinist. She became his nurse in 1852, remaining in the household until November 1872. She was deeply devoted and loyal to the Stevensons and loved RLS.
Alison Cunningham, "Cummy" (1822-1913), was Robert Louis Stevenonson's nurse. Born in Torryburn, Fife, Cummy was a strict Calvinist. She became his nurse in 1852, remaining in the household until November 1872. She was deeply devoted and loyal to the Stevensons and loved RLS.
Inscription
In
Loving
and
Grateful Memory
of
ALISON CUNNINGHAM
born at Torryburn
May 1822
Died at Edinburgh
July 1913
The beloved nurse
"Cummy"
of Robert Louis Stevenson.
"Just as I am without one plea
But that thy blood was shed
for me
And that thou bidd'st me come
to thee
O lamb of God I come"
Erected by the widow of
Robert Louis Stevenson
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