Could the family have been following Judaic custom of burying their dead before sundown? When I was growing up in Glasgow there was a fairly large Jewish community, and it's possible that there could have been other Jewish families who settled elsewhere in Scotland. Just a thought. Maisie >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: <DFSGAL@aol.com> >> To: <pam.groves1@ntlworld.com>; <sct-wigtownshire@rootsweb.com> >> Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 11:25 AM >> Subject: Re: [WIG LIST] BURIELS FOR BABIES >> >> Dear Sandy and Pam, while we are on the subject of burials of babies. I >> heard today of a baby who had to be buried at sundown, does anyone know >> the reason for this. >> Thanks, >> Diana >> >> >>> >>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------