In affection remembrance of Agnes Reid, who died at Portmary, 14th November 1876, aged 12 years, daughter of John Reid. Also of the said John Reid, who died at Craigbrex, Colvend, 3 July 1886, aged 47 years. Also his widow Ann Sproat, who died at Woodside Cottage, Colvend, 4th March 1890, aged 64 years.
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Sacred to the memory of Robert Campbell Esq’r, who died at Portmary, XVIIIth of April MDCCCXXXVI.. I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me. II Samuel XII 23d. Also Douglas Vietch McMurdo, who died at Port Mary XVIIIth of June MDCCCXLV.
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Sacred to the memory of Agnes, daughter of John Carter of Castlehill, who died on the 3rd Aug’t 1836, in the 7 year of her age. Also the above John Carter of Castlehill, who died on the 17 Jan’y 1864, in the 72nd year of his age. Also Alexander Carter his son, who died 11th Nov’r 1867, aged 35 years. Also Agnes Barbara Carter his daughter, who died at Holm Rook, Cumberland, 25th Feb’y 1868, aged 27 years. Also James Carter his son, who died 4th Jan’y 1877, aged 42 years. Also Barbara Glover, wife of John Carter, who died at Butterhole, Buittle, 26th Sep’r 1881, in the 82nd year of her age. Also Grace McKinnel, widow of the above James Carter, who died at Breckoniehill, Buittle, on the 8th March 1915, in her 70th year.
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In memory of Anthony McTaggart, Joiner, Dundrennan Abbey, who died March 8th 1843, aged 62 years. Also David his son, who died April 2nd 1833, aged 19 months. Also David McTaggart his son, who died at St. Louis, U.S. America, 20th March 1872, aged 39 years, and is interred in La Fountaine Cemetery.
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Sacred to the memory of John McTaggart Esq’r, formerly of Manchester, who died at Culnaightry on 1st Feb’y 1856, aged 72 years. Also Jane McAdam his daughter-in-law, wife of John McTaggart, who died at Culnaightry on 11th Sept. 1885 aged 49 years. Also John McTaggart his only son, who died at Culnaightrie on 7th July 1909, aged 82 years. Also Robert McTaggart, eldest son of the said John McTaggart, who died at Castle Douglas on 31st August 1915, aged 58 years.
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(This stone has fallen face down. Inscription from MSC survey for information)
In memory of John Heughan, who died upon the 20th of Feb’y 1837, aged 29 yrs. Also Agnes Milligan his wife, who died on the 21st of January in the same year, aged 23.
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Erected in memory of John, son of John Bell at Nether Hazelfield, who died at Culroach in the parish Girthon, the 14th May 1829, aged 19 years. Also Richard his son, who died at sea the 13th Dec’r 1829, aged 24 years. Also Ann McNaught his spouse, who died at Nether Hazelfield the 7th July 1833, aged 53 years. And Charles his son, who died in Africa, May 1834, aged 19 years. Also Robert his son, who died at sea, 3d Dec'r 1838, aged 16 years.
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Sacred to the memory of Andrew McNae, who died 17th April 1857, aged 64. John his son, who died 18th March 1857, aged 19. Jessie his daughter, who died 13th Dec’r 1857, aged 22. Eliza Ann his daughter, who died 6th April 1837, aged 11 months. Grace Kissock his mother-in-law, who died 7th January 1848, aged 81. Also Helen Kissock, wife of the above Andrew McNae, who died at Kirkcudbright, 18th November 1879, aged 78. Samuel his son, who died in London, 19 March 1885, aged 45. Thomas, who died in New York, June 7th 1870. Also Mary Aikman, his wife, & children Helen & Edward, lost in the Cumbria, 1870. Nicholas Jane, who died 22nd May 1904, at Kirkcudbright. Also Helen, last survivor of the family of the above Andrew McNae & Helen Kissock, who died at Kirkcudbright, 2nd August 1906.
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(Front) Sacred to the memory of William McBride, who died at Dundrennan Abbey, Sept’r 9th 1830, aged 42 years. John his son, who died May 9th 1847, aged 19 years. Also Jane his daughter, who died at Collin, the 7th Feb’y 1853, aged 22 years. Also Barbara his daughter, who died at Dundrennan on the 20th March 1855, aged 35 years. Also Mary McBride, spouse to the above William McBride, who died at Dundrennan, 18th May 1864, aged 73 years.
(Rear) Peter McBride, died at Dundrennan Abbey, 1826, aged 72 years. Mary Lawrie his wife, died 1829, aged 76 years.
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Sacred to the memory of Alexander Cunningham of Linkens, who died 21st Feb 1838, aged 72 years. Also his son Robert Cunningham, who died 1st Oct’r 1846, aged 32 years. Also Agnes McCraith, spouse of the said Alexander Cunningham, who died at Nether Linkens, 25th August 1848, aged 62 years. Also John Cunningham, son of the said Alexander Cunningham, who died at Gateside, Balmaclellan, 2nd November 1857, aged 46 years. Also Jane McTaggart, widow of the said Robert Cunningham, who died at Kirkcudbright, 4th April 1904, aged 91 years. Also Alexander Cunningham, son of the said Robert Cunningham, who died at Kirkcudbright, 1st May 1915, aged 78 years.
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Sacred to the memory of Alexander Mitchell, farmer in Netherlaw, who died on 5th May 1871, aged 76 years. And of his children, Grace who died on 7th June 1840 aged 6 years, Alexander who died on 4th Oct’r 1846 aged 10 months, Arthur Corson who died on 22nd Dec’r 1852 aged (illegible) months. Grace Rigg, wife of Alexander Mitchell, who died on 24th May 1880, aged 68 years. John Rigg Mitchell, who died at Ormonde, New Zealand, (illegible) February 1890. James Mitchell, their eldest son, who died 10th January 1914, aged 75 years.
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In memory of Margaret McKune, spouse of William Rae, who died at Port Mary, Burnfoot, 9th February 1864, aged 93 years. Also William Rae her husband, who died at Burnfoot, 19th Feb’y 1874, aged 101 years. Also the daughter-in-law Sarah Murtrie, wife of David Rae, who died at Burnfoot, 14th Nov 1881, aged 73 years. The said David Rae, died at Burnfoot, 28th Dec 1891, aged 88 years. Also Margaret Hope Rae, daughter of the said William Rae, who died at Burnfoot, 2nd June 1903, aged 93 years. Also Elizabeth Rae, died at Dalbeattie, 26th August 1915, aged 72 years. “They rest from their labours”.
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Erected by William Irving in memory of Thomas Irving, his father, who died at Port Mary on the 6th Oct 1857, aged 78 years. Also Rachel Rae, his mother, who died at Daltonhook, Parish of Drysdale on the 22nd Jan’y 1830, aged 50 years.
14
Lyes here William, infant son of Ja’s Tweedie at Stockmoss, who died 10th Oct 1826, Jean his daughter, who died 7th April 1834 aged 2 years. Also his children, viz: who died at Castle Douglas, Robert died 11th Aug’t. 1852 aged 5 years, William died 17th Aug’t 1852 aged 22 years, Bryce Johnston died 2d Sep. 1852 in his 3d year, George died 2d Oct’r 1852 aged 18 years, Jean died 5th April 1853 in her 9th year, Thomas Mitchel died July 4th 1858 aged 15 years, Janet died 29th Feb’y 1860 aged 23 years. Also Hannah Tweedie, who died at Stockmoss, 25th August 1877, aged 33 years. Also Janet McVitie, wife of the above, who died at Stockmoss, 29th April 1882, aged 81 years.
15
In memory of John McKittrick, who died at Chapelyard of Orchardtown, the 11th of January 1825, aged 76 years. Also Mary Thomson his spouse, who died 1st April 1839, aged 85 years. Also of Agness their daughter, who died at Castle Daffinse on the 25th of February 1858, aged 70 years.
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Erected in memory of Peter Thomson, who departed his life at Padockhall, 26th Sept’r 1824, aged 8 years. Also Peter Thomson his father, who departed his life at Portcheek, 24th Sept. 1840, aged 77 years. Also Anne McEwen, relict of Peter Thomson, who departed this life at Portcheek, 19th April 1855, aged 76 years. Also their daughter Mary Thomson, who died at Portcheek, 15th Feb 1865, aged 54 years. Also Jane, daughter of the above, who died 31st Dec’r 1871, aged 54 years.
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In loving memory of William Aitken, who died at Rerrick Kirk on 8th Feb 1840, age 52. Walter his son, died at same place on 28th July 1843, aged 23. William his son, died at West Indies on 1st Dec 1852, aged 25. Elizabeth Tait, his wife, died at Dundrennan on 14th Oct 1877, aged 81. James their son, died at Newton Le Willows, Lancashire on 27th Dec. 1891, aged 67. Mary their daughter, died at Dundrennan on 23rd July 1891, aged 55. Thomas their son, died at Dundrennan on 21st Oct. 1897, aged 79. Janet their daughter, died at Dundrennan on 27th July 1902, aged 62. Jane their daughter, died at Dundrennan on 9th Nov’r 1906, aged 83. Elizabeth Marshall their grand-daughter, who died at Dundrennan, 16th November 1922, aged 66. Also Janet Aitken, Dundrennan, died 15th October 1939, aged 83 years.
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Erected in memory of William Milligan, who died at Auchencairn, 31st July 1855, aged 79 years. Also Jane Kerr, his wife, who died at same place, 31st Dec. 1853, aged 71 years. Robert their son, who died at same place, 13th July 1828, aged 24 years. David their son, who died at same place, 25th Oct. 1829, aged 7 years. Margaret their daughter, who died at same place, 24th Jan. 1830, aged 18 years. Alex Kerr, father of the above Jane Kerr, who died at same place, 21st April 1829, aged 79 years.
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To the memory of Barbara Irving, wife of Lieut. Col. Irving, who died at Balcary, Feb’ry 16th 1821, aged 50. And also to that of her husband George Irving, Captain in the late Royal Irish Artillery, and General in H.M. Army, born 23rd April 1773, died 22nd November 1864.
At evening time, in spirit be right – Zacharia XIV, 7th v.---.
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In affectionate remembrance of William McVitie, who died at Hazelfield Cottage,12th April 1911, aged 63 years. Also Jane Thomson, wife of the above William McVitie, who died at the Cottage Hospital, Castle Douglas, 15th March 1918, aged 53 years. Also Malcolm their youngest son, killed in action at Cambrai, France, 21st March 1918, aged 21 years. Also Elizabeth their daughter, who died at Hazelfield Cottage, 11th February 1977, aged 85 years.
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Sacred to the memory of Bryce, son of William McVitie at Hazelfield Cottage, who died 31st Oct MDCCCXXVIII, aged XXX years. Also of Ann his daughter, who died 14th March 1834, aged 23 years. And James his son, who died in Nth. America. 16th April 1834. aged 38 years. And Jean Dickson his spouse, who died 12th July 1841, aged 71 years. Also the said William McVitie, died 18th Jan’y 1858, aged 87 years. Also Jacob McVitie, son of the above, who died at Hazelfield Cottage, 19th Oct’r 1875, aged 61. Elizabeth McMorrin his wife, who died at Dundrennan, 14th August 1903, aged 89 years. Jeannie their daughter, who died at Dundrennan, 22nd April 1911, aged 67. Elizabeth, who died at Borgue, on 4th March 1933, aged 89 years.
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Sacred to the memory of Edward Henry, who died in Auchenleck, 19th July 1829, aged 71 years. Jean Thomson, his spouse, who died at Castledouglas, 4th Feb 1837, aged 80. And two of his children who died in infancy. And of his son David Henry, who died in Auchencairn, 9th Feb 1830, aged 38 years. Mary McClure, his spouse, who died 3rd Nov’r 1873, aged 75 years.
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Erected by William Rae in memory of David his son, who died at Dundrennan in infancy. Also of Thomas his son, who died at Auchencairn, 31st July 1846, aged 4 years and 3 months. The said William Rae, died at Auchencairn, 28th June 1889, aged 72 years. Also Janet Bell, his wife, who died at Auchencairn, 13th September 1895, aged 84 years. Also Mary Buchannan, his daughter, who died at Auchencairn, 12th March 1899, aged 51 years.
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Sacred to the memory of David McKie, infant son of Robert McKie, who died at Dundrennan Village, 10th March 1830. And Elizabeth McKie, daughter of Robert McKie, who died at West Kirkcarswell 16th July 1848 aged 11 years. Also the said Robert McKie, who died at Blackburn, 26th March 1877, aged 74 years. Also Agnes Williamson his wife, who died at Blackburn, 1st December 1884, aged 85 years. James McKie his son, who died at Blackburn, 15th August 1902, aged 58 years. Also David McKie his son, who died at Southport, 24th July 1911, aged 83 years. Both interred in Blackburn Cemetery. William McKie his son, who died at Dalbeattie, 30th Sept 1918, aged 87 years. Elizabeth Glover McKie, his daughter, who died at Dalbeattie, 21st May 1924 aged 92 years.
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Erected by James Blackstock in memory of Margaret, his daughter, who died in infancy. Also Janet his daughter, who died 17th January 1839, aged 12 years. Also the above James Blackstock, who died 3rd March 1867, aged 72 years. Mary Thomson his wife, died 14th Dec 1871, aged 70 years.
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130765 Private S.C. McWilliam, Machine Gun Corps (Inf.). 14th May 1921, age 33.
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Sacred to the memory of John Allan, son of Herries Allan of Auchencairn, who departed this life the 22nd day of Dec’r 1841, aged 33 years. Also of the said Herries Allan, who departed this life at Auchencairn, the 1st day of October 1846, aged 76 years.
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Erected by William Reid in memory of his mother Margaret Kirkpatrick, who died at Auchencairn, 24th July 1856, aged 59 years.
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Here lies the body of William Kirkpatrick, late in Nether Hazelfield, who died the 9th July 1772, aged 90 years. And also Agnes Kirkpatrick, his daughter, who died August 16th 1767, aged 20 years. Also the corpse of Jannet Shennan his spouse, who died April 1(illegible)th 1792, aged 80 years. Also of William Kirkpatrick, their son, who died in Nether Hazelfield, 20th March 1814, aged 40 years. And Mary Caven his spouse, who died at Nether Hazelfield, 18th May 1832, aged 91 years. John, died at Donsknow, April 16th 1858, aged 82 years. And Mary his daughter, who died at Auchencairn, April 7th 1873 aged 93 years.
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(East) In memory of Rev James Thomson, Minister of Rerwick died 22 December 1871 aged 84 years. Isabella Graham his wife died 18 March 1882 aged 42 years.
(North) Mary W. Thomson died 10 July 1877 aged 74 years. William Thomson died 18 November 1879 aged 89 years.
(South) Rev James Thomson who died at Minnesota 4 August 1888 aged 45 years.
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(Front) Sacred to the memory of John Alexander, who died at Auchenleck, the 13th November 1760, aged 83 years. Mary Smith his spouse, who died the 5th January 1775, aged 85 years. John their son, who died on the 18th of March 1754, aged 45 years. Robert their son, who died at Barnsyard on the 7th June 1787, aged 75 years. Francis their son, who died at Toull on the 14th of Feb’y 1796, aged 70 years. Janet their daughter, who died at Toull on the 30th of March 1800, aged 77 years. Helen their daughter, and relict of the late William Templeton of Ochiltree, who died at Paisley, 13th May 1803, aged (blank) years. Elizabeth Kelly, wife of the above Francis Alexander, who died at Kirkkennan, on the 3d May 1822, aged 92 years. John Alexander, their son, who died at Toull, 10th June 1809, aged 47 years. Mary their daughte,r died at Munches, 28th Dec’r 1830, aged 70 years. Robert, son of the latter J Alexander, who died in infancy.
(Rear) And that of Frances Alexander, son of the latter John Alexander, late in Toull, was born at Toull, Nov 20th 1806, and died near Tuscallosa, in the state of Alabama, U.S. on the 20th of August 1830. Also Mary Alexander, daughter of the latter J. Alexander, and wife of Wm. McLean, Bury, Lancashire who died at Cambus, Clackmannanshire, on the 29th of August 1878, aged 69 years.
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(Front) Here lys the corpse of John Alexander, late in Auchenfad, who died Nov'r 13 1760, aged 83 years. Also the corps of John Alexander his son, who died March the 1st 1754 aged 45 years. Also the corps of Mary Smith, spouse to John Alexander who died Jan’y '75, aged 85. Also of Robert Alexander, their son, who died June '87 aged 75 years. And also Francis Alexander, who died in Toull the 14th Febr'y 1796, aged 70. Also John, his son, who died there 10th June 1809, aged 47 years.
(Rear) Here lie the remains of Elizabeth Kelly, spouse of the late Francis Alexander, who died at Kirkennan, May 1822, aged 82 years.
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In memory of Elizabeth Alexander, spouse of William McGhie, who died at Auchencairn the 13th Feb. 1799, aged 47 years. Also of the said William McGhie, who died there the 16th of Aug. 1818, aged 72 years.
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Erected by Maxwell Kirkpatrick, Abbey, in memory of his son William, who died 27th May 1811, aged 19 years. Also the said Maxwell Kirkpatrick, who died at Old Abbey, July 1825, aged 78 years. Also Isaballa Graham his spouse, who died at Auchencairn, 20th August 1843, aged 92 years. Also in memory of Mary Kirkpatrick, eldest daughter of the said Maxwell Kirkpatrick and Isabella Graham, who died at Auchencairn on the 19th day of March 1858, aged 80 years.
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Erected in affectionate remembrance of Catherine Rae, the beloved wife of Andrew Beattie, who died at Risk, Balmaghie, 10th July 1858, aged 53 years. Also the said Andrew Beattie, who died at Kirkcudbright ,29th Nov. 1881, aged 78 years. Also Mary their daughter, who died at Still, Twynholm, 1st Oct. 1884, aged 54 years.
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Erected by Robert Fergusson in memory of his daughter Mary, who died 2nd March 1834, aged 27 years.
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In memory of John McBride, who died at Dundrennan, 11th June 1848, aged 63 years. Also John his son, who died 14th January 1833, aged 19 years. Margaret his daughter, who died 2nd Dec’r 1847, aged 21 years. And two daughters named Mary who died in infancy. Also Barbara Grier his wife, who died 13 Oct’r 1867, aged 82 years. Also Sarah Robertson, great grand-daughter of the above, who died at Dundrennan, 19th Sep 1873, aged 9 y.
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In memory of Robert, son of Robert Brown, who died at Thornglass on the 22 of April 1835, aged 26 years. Also of William Brown his son, who died 1st April 1839, aged 25 years. Also his wife Grace Sproat, who died 16th April 1849, aged 77 years. Also James his son, who died at Isle C. Douglas, 3d Dec. 1850, aged 42 years. Also the above Robert Brown, who died at the Isle, Castle Douglas, on the 1st Nov. 1858, aged 83 years.
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Erected by Edward Stewart in memory of his son William Kirkpatrick, who died in Barclay on the 21st day of May 1831, aged thirteen months. Mary Kirkpatrick his spouse, who died there on the 21st day of June 1834, aged 37 years. Also the said Edward Steward, who died 10th Nov’r 1838, aged 43 years. Samuel Stewart his son, who died at Auchencairn, 4th Feb’y 1857, aged 33 years.
40
In loving memory of Samuel McMinn who died at Girstingwood 15th June 1832 aged 44 years. And Isabella McMinn, his wife, who died 27th April 1862, aged 72 years. And Samuel McMinn their son, who died 1st Jan’y 1877, aged 48 years. And Catherine Shennan his wife, who died Eastfield Terrace, Dumfries, 26th Nov’r 1896, aged 68 years. And Janet McMinn their daughter, who died at Barend, 8th Feb'y 1907, aged 92 years. And James McMinn their son, who died at Barend, 22nd Feb’y 1911, aged 79 years. And Janet Edgar, the beloved wife of John McMinn, died at Netherlaw, 24th July 1920, aged 68 years. And John McMinn her youngest son, Gunner R.F.A., killed in action in France, 18th September 1917, aged 21 years. Also the said John McMinn, died at Burnfoot, Rerrick, 5th February 1925, aged 73 years.
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In memory of Elizabeth McKean who died at Auchencairn, June 2d 1830, aged 73.
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Erected in memory of John Bell, late tenant in Portmary ,who died 26th Jan. 1827, aged 62 years. Also of David Irving his step-son, surgeon in the Hon. East India Company Service for 14 years, who died at Torr House, 27th Feb. 1820, and was buried at Repentance Tower, aged 32 years. John Bell his son, surgeon, St. Ann Parish, Jamaica, who died Dec’r 16th 1828, aged 26 years. David Irving Bell, his grandson, who died at Portmary, 17th September 1816, aged 9 years. Elizabeth Wallace Bell, his relict, who died at Kirkcudbright, 12th Jan'y 1849, aged 88 years. Mary Bell, his grand-daughter, who died at Kirkcudbright, 7th May 1851, aged 20 years. Mary Hope, wife of William Bell his son, late tenant in Port Mary, who died at Newcastle on Tyne, 9th Sept'r 1853, aged 52 years. Robert Kennedy Bell, his grandson, who died at sea, 12th April 1859, aged 17 years. The said William Bell, who died at Kirkcudbright, 14th Sept'r 1859, aged 64 years.
43
Erected by Joseph Robison to the memory of his son William, who died at Gatehouse, Parish of Balmaghie, 12th Jan’y 1830, aged 7 years.
44
Erected by William Armstrong in loving remembrance of Agnes Jane, his daughter, who died at Barlocco, 10 April 1873, aged 4 years and 14 days. Also his three sons who died in infancy. The above William Armstrong, who died at Kirkpatrick Durham, 13th April 1911, aged 84 years. Also Jane McNairn, wife of the above William Armstrong, who died at Castle Douglas, 22nd May 1919, aged 93 years.
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In affectionate remembrance of Mary Hunter, wife of John Clark, who died at Barcloy, 29th Jan’y 1879, aged 56 years. Also the above John Clark, who died at Barcloy, 27th Oct’r 1879, aged 55 years. His grand-child Elizabeth Barbara, daughter of Thomas Clark, died 22nd Jan. 1897, aged 2 months. Blessed are the dead who died in the Lord.
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In memory of John Crockett, who died at Dalltamie, 13th March 1833, aged 55 years. Also Euphemia McKitterick, his wife, who died at Meikle Culloch, Dalbeattie, on the 5th December 1879, aged 88 years.
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Erected by Fergus Graham, Woodhead, in memory of Jonathan Graham his cousin, who died at Auchencairn on the 17th of September 1835, aged 40 years. Also of James Graham his son, who died at Woodhead on the 16th day of July 1837, aged 23 years. And of Helen Graham his daughter, who died at same place on the 8th of Dec’r 1827, aged 2 years. Also of Charles Graham his son, who died at Birkenhead on the 5th January 1850, aged 31 years. Also the said Fergus Graham, who died at Woodhead on the 25 May 1863, aged 79 years. Also Marion Carter Kinnel, his grand-daughter, who died at Woodhead, 5 Feb’y 1864, aged 16 years. Also Marion Carter, his widow, who died at Moffat, 14th May 1890, aged 93 years. Also Agnes his daughter, who died at Moffat, 6th Nov. 1901, aged 83 years.
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Erected by Robert Sturgeon in memory of his father John Sturgeon, who died at Auchencairn on the 17th day of May 1836, aged 66 years. Also his brother William Sturgeon, who died at Cameroon in Africa, the 15th of September 1828, aged 32 years. Also his uncle Andrew Sturgeon, who died at Collin Cottage on the 18th of May 1839, aged 64 years.
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(Front) Erected by James Henry in affectionate remembrance of his father William Henry who died at Rerrick Kirk 4th Jan’y 1863 in his 71st year. Also of Isabella the beloved daughter of William and Jane Henry who died at Rerrick Kirk on the 25th of May 1863 aged 19 years. Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord. Also Jane Williamson the beloved wife of the above William Henry who died at Auchengull on the 28th of March 1884 in the 81st year of her age.
(Rear) Also in loving memory of Mary Henry, beloved wife of Adam Hastings, who died at Drungans, Troqueer, 23rd June 1918, aged 71 years.
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Erected to perpetuate the memory of Andrew Jardine, who died at Castle Douglas, the 3rd June 1850, aged 55 years. Also Agnes, daughter of Andrew and Mary Jardine, who died at Auchenleck on the 9th August 1850, aged 20 years. Mary Henry his spouse, died at Auchenleck, 7th Feb’y 1856, aged 68 years.