In loving memory of Jessie Loraine Hamilton, (n?e Veitch), who died at Edinburgh on 15th July 1982, and whose ashes were scattered here on 26th July 1982. Beloved wife of Alexander Yuill Hamilton of Edinburgh. Who died on 27th April 1999 and whose ashes were scattered here on 8th May 1999.
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Post 1918.
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In remembrance of Thomas Fell who died at Anwoth 28th September 1901 aged 86 years.
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Sacred to the memory of George Candy Aitken who died at Gatehouse of Fleet the 13th December 1900 aged 58 years. Also his wife Janet Corson Wield who died at Viewforth, Annan 21st January 1952 aged 85 years. Interred in Annan Cemetery. “We must th
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In Memory of Agnes Gordon, wife of John Carson, who died 6th Octr.1928. Also Maggie Jane his beloved daughter who who died 28th Feb.1930 aged 52 years. Also the said John Carson who died 22nd Dec.1930 aged 79 years.
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To the dear memory of John Gordon Jameson, advocate, Sheriff Substitute of the Lothians and Peebles at Haddington. Second son of Andrew Jameson, Lord Ardwall and Lady Ardwall. Born in Edinburgh 13 April 1878. Died in that city 26 February 1955. “"Good and faithful servant"/p>
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Erected by Janet Kennedy in memory of Isabella Kennedy widow of John Kennedy who died at Killygowan, Anwoth 13th October 1861.
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Erected by her daughter and granddaughters in loving memory of Annabella McAdam wife of James McLauchlan who died at Garden Street, Gatehouse 21 Nov 1890 aged 83 years. James McLauchlan her husband who died at Garden Street in 1874 aged 73 years. Isabella their daughter who died at Garden Street 30 August 1887 aged 50 years.
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Sacred to the memory of Nicholas McCoskrie the beloved wife of Wm. Carson who died at Castle-Douglas 28th Jany 1878 aged 39 years. Also Jane their daughter who died in infancy.
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Sacred to the memory of James Gardiner who died at the Cottage Hospital, Anwoth 5th May 1881. Also Mary Glendinning wife of the above who died at Dumfries 9th Octr 1883.
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Erected by a beloved wife and family. In remembrance of James Carson their father who lost his life by accident at Cally Mains 11th October 1875 aged 61 years. Also Mary Carson his daughter who died at Jennoch 15th Oct. 1853 aged 14 years and 6 months. Also Jane Carson his daughter who died at Gatehouse 1st October 1868 aged 8 years and 6 months. Also Elizabeth Paterson his wife who died at Gatehouse March 5th 1907 aged 88 years. Also Agnes their daughter who died at Gatehouse 29th July 1925 aged 80 years.
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Sacred to the memory of James Hamilton, Farmer Laggan who died 16th Feb 1837 aged 57 years. Ann Grierson his wife who died at Laggan 5th October 1840 aged 57 years. Jane his daughter died at Laggan 24th May 1832 aged 3 years. John Grierson his brother-in-law died at Laggan 15th October 1841 aged 54 years. Thomas Hamilton his son, Farmer Laggan who died there 20th August 1869 aged 51 years. Elizabeth Dickson wife of Thomas Hamilton who died at Penkiln 10th Jany 1908 aged 75 years. Jeanie Hamilton their daughter who died at Sheffield 24th Jany 1875 aged 17 years. James Hamilton their son who died at Penkiln 21st Jany 1932 aged 75 years. John Hamilton their youngest son died at Creetown 16th July 1943 aged 80 years.
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Sacred to the memory of James Hunter, Farmer, Mossyard who died 26th March 1866 aged 73 years. Also Grizel Grierson his wife who died at Mossyard 28th December 1890 aged 93 years. Thomas his son who died at Mossyard 1st November 1832 aged 5 years. David Grierson his brother?-in-law died 14th Feb 1873 aged 85 years. Also his son John Hunter who died at Fleetbank, Gatehouse 11th May 1908 aged 79 years. James Hunter his son, Farmer in Mossyard who died 26th May 1911 aged 78 years.
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In memory of Jessie daughter of Anthony & Agnes McCarmick who died at Pulcree 4th of June 1869 aged 1 year & 9 months.
“To those who for her loss are grieved,
This consolations given,
Thus from a world of woe relieved,
And blooms a rose in heaven.”
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In memory of William Gordon who died in Fleetside 16th July 1813 aged 81 years. Also Nicholas McWhae his spouse who died 31st Decr 1797 aged 62 years. Also Mary their daughter and wife of John Gordon who died in Gatehouse 23rd March 1825 aged 53 years. Also the said John Gordon who died in Gatehouse August 5th 1830 aged 65 years. Jennet Blyth spouse of the said John Gordon who died in Gatehouse 2 March 1832 aged 38 years.
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Sacred to the memory of Thomas Robertson who died 1st January 1819 aged 45 years. Andrew McCormock Robertson his son who died 12th April 1810 aged 1 year. Also Thomas Robertson his son who died April 4th 1814 aged 2 years. Henrietta Robertson his spouse who died Feb 22 1851 aged 79 years. Also his two sons, George Robertson who died in Louisville, Kentucky, A.D. 1840. William G. Robertson who died in Jamaica Dec 20th 1847.
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This stone was erected by Mary Petters in memory of Andrew McCormick who died in Orchard Septr 25th 1806 aged 86 years. Also his spouse Agnes Douglas who died April 8th 1802 aged 60 years. The erector died at Edinburgh the 11th December 1843 aged 58 years.
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Erected by Samuel Murphy late of the Inniskilling or 6th Dragoon’s in memory of Sarah McCormick his spouse who died at Lanefoot of Cardoness 25th April 1824 aged 63 years. Also Samuel their son who died in infancy.
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Here lyeth Archibald Faulds, Gardiner at Bardarroch from 1703 to 1719, born of creditable parents at Inverary and careful, honest and faithfull servant, very expert in his own trade knowing also in husbandry and housekeeping, some tyme abroad in Flanders and Germany during ye wars of the Glorious King William as ane affectionat husband and kynd parent. William Archibald and Nicholas his children ly also here has left three sons John, Archibald and David with Mary Campbel his spouse dyed at Woodend in August 1724 aged 50.
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Here lyeth Thomas Irving born of honest and religious parents in the parish of Egldphechan in Annandale, was a good christian and careful, honest & faithfull servant for 16 years both while abroad during the wars of the glorious King William and at Bardarroch until his death in October 1711 aged about 44.
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Erected by Sir David Maxwell in memory of William Tait who died at Cardoness 7th March 1824 aged 23 years. Also James Tait father of the said William, who died at Cardoness 4th March 1829 aged 60 years. Elizabeth Hume spouse of James Tait who died 1st Oct 1832 aged 58 years. And of their children viz: Nicholas Maxwell died 25th Jany 1832 aged 18 years. Elizabeth died 29th July 1854 aged 43 years. George Martin died 1st March 1861 aged 53 years. Grace Wilmot Tait, died 21 May 1862 aged 15 years.
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Erected by John McMichael in memory of his children Jean died 19 Sep 1840 aged 8 months. John died 21 June 1854 aged 11 years. The erector died 18 January 1863 aged 54 years. Also Jessie Clement Tait his wife who died at Gatehouse 22nd January 1886 aged 73 years. George McMichael who died at Gatehouse 28th Dec 1892. William McMichael who died at Callander 11th Nov 1898. Hugh Morton Jack McMichael died at Summit, New Jersey 18th Dec 1920. Elizabeth McMichael wife of John Blaen who died at Halesowen 31st Dec 1920. Mary Jane wife of Robert Cairns, Stirling died 9th January 1926. James McMichael, last survivor of the family, who died at Gatehouse 17th July 1933.
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Here lyes the corpse of James McTaggart who lived at Archland and died there 1716 aged 46 years: Likewise the corpse of David McTaggart, wright son of the aforesaid James died 1734 aged 25 years.
Reverse — Angel’s head & wings over skull & crossbones.
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Sacred to the memory of Samuel McGeorge who died at Burnfoot of Ardwall 5 July 1859 aged 27 years. Erected by his father William McGeorge and his widow Agness Johnstone as a tribute of respect to a beloved son and an affectionate husband. Alexander youngest son of the said William McGeorge died at Burnfoot Cottage 29 March 1863 aged 12 years. Elizabeth his daughter and wife of Hugh McKinlay died at Kirkcudbright 23 June 1872 aged 36 years. Also the said William McGeorge who died at Burnfoot 19 Aug 1877 aged 69 years. And Janet Rae his wife who also died there 1 Sep 1883 aged 70 years.
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Erected by Jane Shaw in memory of David Shaw her father who died at Clauchan of Girthon 7 Augt 1838 aged 45 years. James Sword grandson of said David Shaw who died 16th Augt 1839 aged twenty months. Jane Shaw the erector died 2 Decr 1849 aged 31 years. Also David G. Shaw son of above D. Shaw who died 15 Jan 1854 aged 25 years.
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In memory of David Shaw who died August the 7th 1838 aged 45 years.
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J.S.
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Erected by William Murray in memory of his children viz: Margaret and Jean who died infants and Mary who died 23d August 1805 aged 11 years. And John who died 29th June 1806 aged 3 years. Grace Murray died 10th Sept 1910 aged 74 years. Grace Martin died 2nd July 1930 aged 37 years. Mary Martin died 12th August 1931 aged 63 years.
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Sacred to the memory of John Boddan who departed this life 8 Novr 1830 aged 65 years. Mary Clark his wife who died 25 August 1835 aged 69 years.
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In loving memory of our mother Alice Wilson beloved wife of Henry Sumner, Edinburgh who died at Cottage Hospital, Anwoth August 11th 1898 aged 42 years. “At Rest.” Erected by her two surviving daughters.
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Erected by William Kelly in memory of Elizabeth Hope his wife who died at Upper Rusko Cottage 3rd October 1872 aged 28 years. Janet Hope her daughter died 16 Nov 1871 aged 4 years. William James his son died 21st Feb 1872 aged 7 months.
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In loving memory of Nathan Benson died at Woodend Oct 28th 1911 aged 94 years. Agnes Singleton his wife died March 10th 1881 aged 61 years. Robert their son died June 21st 1882 aged 18 years. Edward Allison died Feb 9th 1917 aged 76 years. Mary Benson widow of above who died at Catherine Street 1st NovR 1921 aged 72 years.
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Erected by William Haugh in memory of Jane Caldow his wife who died at Glen Cottage 4th Feb 1876 aged 44 years. Maggie his daughter who died 13th January 1889 aged 22 years. John his son who died 17th September 1891 aged 19 years. Mary Jane his daughter died 29th September 1893 aged 19 years. William Haugh the erector died 21st March 1907 aged 77 years. Isabella his daughter died 31st July 1954 aged 85 years. Janet his daughter died 7th Dec 1955 aged 88 years.
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Erected by Jas Robison, in memory of Gordon Robison his daughter who died 11th May 1839 aged 5 weeks.
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Erected by Alexr Stewart in memory of his wife Isabella Murray who died Ixth December MDCCCVIII aged XLVI years. Also Alexr their son who died XIIIth September MDCCC aged III years. Also Jannet their daughter who died XXVII Novr MDCCCXXV aged XXXVI years. The erector who died XVIII Feby MDCCCXLII aged LXXXVII years. Alexr Stewart grandson to the erector who died XVIIth June MDCCCXXXV aged XXI years. Also John Stewart grandson of the erector who died at Gatehouse 28th June 1900 aged 70 years.
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Here lyes the corpse of John Dunbar in Borland who died March the 15th 1766 aged 87 years. Also Jean Shan, his spouse, who died April 1st 1764 aged 81. Also Isobel Paterson spouse to Anthony Dunbar, their son who died Decr 8th 1772 aged 41 years. Also here lyes the corpse of said Anthony Dunbar who died 10th of August 1793 aged 80 years.
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a. Erected by John McQuie in memory of his father James McQuie who died 19th January 1826 aged 88 years. Elizabeth McGuffog his mother died 15th Feb 1839 aged 79 years.
b. And of his children: Elizabeth died 5th May 182- aged 18 months. Elizabeth died 5th Feb 18-- aged 39 years. Alexander died at Gatehouse 10 May 1866 aged 32 years. Agnes Gordon wife of the erector died 24th August 1875 aged 84 years. John McQuie the erector died 16th Sept 1878 aged -- years.
c. James second son of the erector who was lost at sea with the barque ‘Oriental’ from Bombay in 1871 aged 19 years.
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Erected by William Gordon, Gatehouse. In memory of his father James Gordon who died at Woodhead 28 October 1856 aged 89 years.
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Erected by Robert Gordon, Gatehouse. In memory of his son William James Gordon died 29 July 1849 aged eighteen months.
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In memory of Thomas son of James McTaggart who died at Gatehouse 27th May 1910 aged 37 years. The said James McTaggart died Dec 16th 1914 aged 81 years. Margaret Henry his wife died April 11th 1915 aged 75 years. Also Private Robert McTaggart son of the above who died in Hospital Jan 13th 1916 aged 38 years. Interred at Liverpool.
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To the memory of Nicolas Martin spouse to Samuel Thomsone, Merchant in Anwoth who having brought forth to -6 (?) sons & 3 daughters in the space of 12 years, died at Drummuckloch Febry the 6th 1713 (1743 ?) & of her age the 36th year. One of which daughters, Nicolas, is also here interred, prudent, charitable (?) servant, faithfull, kind oblidging companion (?) etc. Etc. [stone very illegible]
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Large Tomb - Rebuilt by Col Wm. Maxwell, anno 1718 and rebuilt by Sir Wm. Maxwell, Bart, anno 1878.
Think on: “Until the day break and the shadows flee away”.
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In loving memory of Sarah Byrne for many years the valued nurse and friend at Cardoness, October 27th 1884, at rest.
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Sacred to the memory of Peter Mactier, Merchant in Gatehouse who died 28th Octr 1817 aged 57 years. John his son who died 15th Decr 1786 aged 4 years. Elizabeth his daughter who died 10th Octr 1789 aged 2 years. Elizabeth McKie his mother who died 20th Decr 1804 aged 82 years. Peter his son who died at sea in the year 1805 aged 20 years. His two sons named Anthony who died in infancy. Also of Elizabeth McWilliam his wife who died 19th February 1832 aged 71 years.
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Erected by Rob McMaster and Mary Mactier Gatehouse of Fleet in memory of their children. James who died on the 8th April 1830 aged six years. Maria Binnia who died on the 7th May 1831 aged five years. Peter who died on the 5th June 1831 aged 12 years and seven months. Eliza who died on the 9th October 1846 aged 23 years.
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Erected by William Donaldson in Rusko in memory of Mary McChastney his spouse who died April 4th 1773 aged 55 years. And of John, Mary and. Grizzal Donaldson their children who died 7th & 9th days of Septr 1758. Also Jessie D. Smith who died at Anwoth Cottage Hospital 12 Dec 1891 aged 54 years.
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Sacred to the memory of Alexander Whan late in Calside of Ornockenoch, who died 12 August 1830 aged 59 years. Also Janet Porter his wife who died 26 Dec 1839 aged 75 years. And of Robert Whan their grandson who died 22 March 1835 in infancy. John Whan his son died 31 Dec 1866 aged 62 years. James Whan his son died 6 May 1868 aged 17 years. Also Janet Gardiner relict of the said John Whan who died 16 Oct 1882 aged 73 years. Murray Douglas Brown grandson of John Whan & beloved husband of Rosalia Brown died at Liverpool 18 April 1940 aged 71 years.
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Erected by Helen Irvine in loving memory of James Conley who died at High Auchenlarie 10th July 1900 aged 51 years. Also his son William who died in infancy and of their elder daughter Margaret who died 29th September 1968 aged 88 years.
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Erected by William McMinn, Shoemaker in Gatehouse. Here lies the corpse of Janet McMinn who died 1742 aged 46. Also the corpse of Jean Johnston spouse to said Wm. McMinn who died 20th of March 1781 aged 48 years.
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Sacred to the memory of Janet Maxwell spouse of John Byers who died at Gatehouse 7th Dec 1868 aged 50 years. The above John Byers who died at Gatehouse 22nd April 1904 aged 82 years. Catherine Kemp her daughter who died 27th May 1909 aged 68 years.