Carsphairn Parish Church – Grave Inscriptions

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Erected by Hugh MCCULLOCH, in memory of Agnes CLELLAND, his wife, who died at Burnfoot 4th February 1856, aged 40 years. John their son died at Carsphairn Village 14th December 1886, aged 35 years. The above Hugh MCCULLOCH died at Carsphairn 18th June 1899 aged 76 years. Janet MCKAY, widow of the above 1 John MCCULLOCH, died at Carsphairn 29th Sept. 1899, aged 46 years. Their eldest son Samuel CLELLAN died at Victoria Infirmary, Glasgow on 4th January 1915, in his 70th year. Their son Jane (sic) SLOANE MCCULLOCH, died at Carsphairn 20th April 1924 in his 69th year. Their daughter Mary MCCULLOCH who died at Risk Park, New Galloway, 4th December 1933 in her 91st year.

Erected by William GILCHRIST, in memory of his father James GILCHRIST who died at Meadowhead 25th Feb 1863 aged 46 years. Also of Euphemia CLEMENT 2 GILCHRIST, his daughter who died at Meadowhead 23rd Sept 1878 aged 13 years and nine months. The above William GILCHRIST died at Drumness 2nd June 1910, in his 69th year. Also Elizabeth CLEMENT widow of the above Wm. GILCHRIST died at Drumness 28th July 1925 aged 87 years.

Erected by John HUNTER, in memory of his wife Jane BAIRD who died 14th Dec 1898 aged 84 years. Also of their children: Agnes who died 18th Oct 1865, aged 8 3 months. Jane Barbara who died 18th Sept 1875, aged 4 years. George BAIRD who died 27th Jan 1894, aged 18 years. William BUCK their son in law who died 22 nd April 1893 aged 28 years. Also the above John HUNTER who died at Meadowhead, Balmaclellan, 13th Nov 1913 aged 79 years.

Erected by Wm. SOMMERVILLE, in memory of his son Gilbert who died at Garryhorn 20th July 1863 aged 6 months. Also James SLOSS, his brother in law who died at Garryhorn 4th Sept 1864 aged 49 years. Also Mary SLOSS wife of the above Wm. SOMMERVILLE who died at Garryhorn 26th Nov. 1868 in her 47th year. Also 4 Elizabeth Isabella, his daughter who died at Garryhorn 26th Dec 1875 aged 24 years. The above William SOMERVILLE……Also Elizabeth and Mary died at Garryhorn 27th Oct 18….... ……….....1895. Infant children……..who also died at……….. aged 42 years. ……….1925 aged 81 years. Also his daughter in law Mary CAMPBELL died 29th Jan 1946 aged 83.

In memory of James WILSON who died at Shiel of Castlemaddie 4th June 1885 aged 50 years. Also of Agnes his daughter who died 16th Jan 1863 aged 3 months. 5 Margaret MCCLYMONT wife of James WILSON who died at Shiel 22nd April 1929 aged 96 years. Erected by George C. MCMILLAN in memory of his son Hugh BARCLAY who died 2nd Feb 1893 aged 4 and a half years. Also his wife Jane BARCLAY who died 6 10th August 1911 aged 64 years. Also the above George C. MCMILLAN who died 7th August 1918 aged 71 years.

In memory of Agnes CAMPBELL born 6th March 1807, died 20th April 1869. John MCMILLAN her son born 15th May 1834, died 21st March 1850. Joan MCMILLAN born 25th Feb. 1880 died 30th Sept. 1879. James MCMILLAN born 6th June 1839 died 30th August 1880. Robert MCMILLAN (husband of the above Agnes 7 CAMPBELL) born 12th August 1797 died 11th Dec. 1886. His son William, born 31st Dec, 1831 died Workington 6th Feb., 1901. His daughter Agnes born 23rd Oct., 1836 died 28th Jan. 1912. Also his daughter Jane CAMPBELL born 9th Nov. 1841 died 10th July 1933.

Front (A short column with spire) In memory of William CAMPBELL, long an elder of this Parish, one of the poor of this world, but rich in faith, who, by his industry brought up his family in comfort; by his piety trained them in the fear of the Lord, by his love of knowledge, urged on his two sons to learned professions; by his self acquired medical skill, proved a blessing to his neighbourhood and by his economy, was enabled to bestow much, both in time and medicine on many a sick and 8 dying brother. Died 1st Dec. 1829 in the 74th year of his age. (Left) Agnes BIGGS, wife of the late William CAMPBELL, died 7th August 1838 in her 78th year. Jacobina their second child died in infancy. Jean their fifth child died 30th Sept. 1837 in her 36th year and was buried at Traquair. (Right) Sarah CAMPBELL died 31st…….. 1857 aged 72 years.

In memory of Robert MONTGOMERY who died at Drumjohn 5th August 1885 aged 85 years. Also John his son who died 3rd Feb. 18 aged 21 years. Robert his son died in childhood. Also James his son who died 6th Nov. 1861 aged 22 years. Also Jane MCCULLOCH his Relict who died at Drumjohn 19th July 1891 aged 80 9 years. Also Annie his daughter who died at Drumjohn 26th Oct. 1911 aged 74 years. And of Margaret his daughter who died at Drumjohn 7th Dec. 1912 aged 86 years. Also Robert MONTGOMERY his son who died at East Lodge, The Cushads by Ayr 1st Oct. 1945 in his 95th year.

In loving memory of William DICKSON PTE RAMC husband of Mary MCMILLAN who died at Carsphairn 26th August 1917 aged 32. Also the above Mary 10 MCMILLAN died 3rd June ---- aged 57. Also their only son William Findlay Dickson died 5th Dec 1999 Aged 85, much loved husband of Agnes Abbie.

(Lying flat on ground) Erected by John GALLOWAY in memory of his wife Sarah Ann MCMILLAN who died 23rd October …..19 aged …..years. Also the above John 11 GALLOWAY who died in Victoria Infirmary 9th August 1918 aged 64 years. Erected by Gilbert MCMILLAN in memory of Catherine WILSON, his wife who died at Woodhead 30th Nov. 1878, aged 43 years. Also Robert, their son who died on 22nd July 1871, aged 10 years. The above Gilbert MCMILLAN died at Tannylaggie, Kirkcowan, on 19th January 1899 aged 67 years. Also of Annie BLAIR, wife of 12 Alexander MCMILLAN who died at Upper Dullarg, Parton 26th Jan. 1904 aged 29 years. And of their daughter Janet BLAIR MCMILLAN who died at Dukieston, Kells 18th August 1900 aged 8 months and 13 days. Also Jean, eldest daughter of the above Gilbert MCMILLAN died Dumfries 7 th April 1926 in her 62nd year.

To the memory of Peter CAMPBELL who died at Waterhead 13th March 1882 aged 58. Also his daughter Agnes died 18th April 1865 aged 5 years and 6 months. 13 Jane MCLATCHIE wife of the above who died at Brockloch, 6th June 1903 aged 76 years. Also his youngest son Robert Peter CAMPBELL died at Brockloch, Carsphairn 2nd July 1931 aged 62 years.

THOMAS ANDERSON In memory of Margaret MILLIGAN his mother who died at Liggate, 6th April 1855 aged 66 years. And of their children who died at Bridgend. Robert died 22nd Dec. 1864 aged 8 years. William died 25th Dec. 1864 aged 4 years. Barbara died 26th Dec. 1864 aged. 10 years. Margaret died 31st Dec. 1864 aged. 6 years. 14 Thomas died 31st Jan. 1865 aged. 8 months. The above Thomas ANDERSON died at Liggate, Carsphairn 7th July 1902 aged 70 years. Also his wife Mary Newall who died at Liggate 30th August 1904 aged 73 years. Also their son Richard ANDERSON who died 26th March 1911 aged 46 years. Also their son John ANDERSON who died on Service in the Great War, 11th Feb. 1919 aged 47. And of his wife Margaret B. BEATTIE who died at Paisley 29th Sept. 1946 aged 72. Also their daughter Elizabeth who died at Paisley 15th April 1987 aged 80.

Erected by James GUFFIE in memory of his daughter Mary who died 12th Nov. 1837 aged 8 years. Also his granddaughter Agnes SLOANE who died 1st August 1866 aged 2 years and 7 months. His wife Agnes MCGILL who died 21st June 1867 aged 66 years. Also his daughter Maryann wife of David BARBOUR who died in 15 Bendigo, Australia 26th Nov. 1871 aged 26 years. Also his son Anthony who accidently lost his life at Mount Ida Goldfields, Otago, New Zealand 26th October 1875 aged 31 years. Also his daughter Margaret who died Near Eddington, Victoria, Australia 15th April, 1882 aged 46 years. The above James GUFFIE died in Carsphairn Village 18th January 1887 in the 86th year of his age.

(Stone inside green fence) In memory of James MITCHELL who died at Garryhorn on 5th January 1840 aged 76 years. And of William MITCHELL his son who died at Garryhorn 7th Sept. 1859 aged 52 years. Also of Isabella MOORE his wife who died at Burnhead 19th June 1845 aged 74. Also Quintin MITCHELL his son who died at Carnavel 17th Dec. 1885 aged 84. Also Ellen MCTAGGART his wife who died at Carnavel 5th Feb. 1891 aged 75. Also David MITCHELL born at Garryhorn 16 died at Carnavel 31st Jan. 1899 aged 87. Elizabeth A IRVINE wife of David MITCHELL died at Carnavel 23rd July 1905 aged 40. Also David MITCHELL of Carnavel Carsphairn son of above Quintin MITCHELL died 2nd Feb. 1935 aged 75 years. Mary BOWIE TODD FALCONER his wife who died 7th June 1946 aged 73 years. Quintin, son of above David & Mary MITCHELL who died 24th April 1907 aged 59 years.

In loving memory of Hope Falconer Mitchell, twin daughter of David and Mary Mitchell, wife of William Maurice Patrick died in Hobart, Tasmania in her 81 st year – 16a 1991. Her Twin sister Ellen Mary Mitchell O.A.M died also in Hobart in her 86th year. 16b In memory of …

(Flat stone) In loving memory of Margaret MCCUTCHEON his wife who died at Cockhill 16th Dec. 1893 aged 78 years. Also his brother in law Ivie MCCUTCHEON 17 who died at Cockhill 13th Jan. aged 75 years. Also his sister in law Janet MCCUTCHEON who died at Lugar 8th Jan. 1898 aged 84 years. The above Peter GORDON who died at Mute Hill, Kirkcudbright 20th March 1900 aged 76 years.

Erected by Marmaduke MCCRAE to the memory of his wife Sarah BLACKWOOD who died at Bridgend the 18th Feb. 1842 aged 80 years. Also the above 18 Marmaduke MCCRAE who died at Hardgate, Kells 22nd Oct. 1861 aged 86 years.

Erected by Jane MURDOCH in Upper Holm of Dalquhairn in memory of her husband Alexander MACMILLAN who died 19th Jan. 1836 aged 59 years. Also the said 19 Jane MURDOCH who died 2nd May 1855 aged 78 years. Also their eldest son Anthony MACMILLAN who died at Bridgend Carsphairn 17th January 1894 aged 81 years.

20 (Small grey stone.) R/387835 Private J Anderson, Royal Army Service Corps, 11th February 1919 Age 47

In memory of John MCMILLAN Late of Brockloch who died at Glencrosh the 31st March 1852 aged 57 years. Also of Jessie, his infant daughter who died at 21 Mossdale 27th March 1828.

Erected by Agnes McCAA in the memory of her husband Andrew Ferguson who died at Knockskave 14th May 1865 . Also of their son John who died at 22 Murscalloch 2nd February 1852 aged 18 months. The above Agnes McCAA died at Castramon Dunscore 15th Feb. 1889 aged 77 years.

23 In memory of David MCMILLAN 1815 - 1893. Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Matt. Xi. 28.

In memory of Anne MILLAR, spouse to David MCMILLAN who died at Lowbridge, Invernessshire 15th Oct. 1843 aged 22 years. Also the said David MCMILLAN 24 second son of Alexander MCMILLAN formerly in Upper Holm of Dalquhairn who died at Glenwhisk Moniave 12th Oct. 1893 aged 78 years. Margaret MCMILLAN their daughter died at Moniaive 12th Nov. 1902 aged 60 years. (Large stone pedestal) Erected by Mary MITCHELL in memory of husband George MITCHELL who died at Salutation Hotel 12th June 1896 aged 35. Also their 25 daughter Mary who died 3rd July 1896 aged 6 and a half years. Also the above Mary MITCHELL who died at Glasgow 29th Dec. 1917 aged 63. Jean, daughter of the said George MITCHELL died 8th Aug. 1956.

In memory of Margret MINZIES, spouse to Robert WHITEFIELD who died at Woodhead Mine 14th Jan. 1843 aged 45 years. Also Thomas his son who died 30th May 26 1844 aged 22 years. Also the above Robert WHITEFIELD who died 10th Sept. 1844 aged 47 years. Also Thomas his son who died in infancy.

In memory of Catherine HADDOW who died 1st April 1868 aged 59 years. Adam MENZIES died 1st April 1839 aged 8 years. Maggie MENZIES died 28th Feb. 1844 27 aged 20 months. Thomas MENZIES died 18th March 1868 aged 39 years. George MENZIES died at Leadhills 16th Dec. 1878 aged 74 years.

Erected by William SEATON in memory of his daughter Marion who died at Craigengillan 28th July 1830, aged 10 years. Also his son Thomas SEATON who died at Meadowhead on 6th Oct. 1847, aged 21 years. Also Marion FERGUSSON his spouse who died at Meadowhead the 25th Sept. 1850 aged 62 years. Also the said 28 William SEATON who died at Balgreggan 23rd Sept. 1858 aged 68 years, and interred in the churchyard at Stoneykirk. Also Thomas SEATON his grandson died at Cornharrow 27th July 1867 aged 16 years. Also Sarah MENZIES spouse of John SEATON his son who died at Cornharrow 21st Nov. 1877, aged 51 years. Also the said John SEATON died at Dalry 1st Feb. 1916 in his 100th year.

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In memory of Thomas DARGAVEL who died at Dundeugh 15th Sept. 1842 aged 63 years. Also his spouse Susannah MCKADAM who died 12th April 1842 aged 60 30 years. Erected by Their Sons

Erected by Alex SLOANE in memory of Agnes MCCORMICK his wife who died at Mark of Shennanton Parish of Kirkcowan 17 th Dec. 1850 aged 56 years. The 31 above Alexander SLOANE died at St. John’s Dalry on 25th May 1883 aged 73 years.

(Front) Erected by James MCCUTCHEON in memory of his children Ann who died at Cadgerhole 14th Feb. 1859 aged 19 years. Agnes who died at Cadgerhole 24th July 1862 aged 6 years. George & Jean who died in infancy. The above James MCCUTCHEON died at Dalmellington 22nd Jan. 1890 aged 86 years. Also his 32 wife Mary WRIGHT who died at Dalmellington 16th Nov. 1893 aged 80 years. (Reverse) In memory of James BOND grandson of the said James MCCUTCHEON who died at Lambford 18th Sept. 1878 aged 6 years. 33 (Small stone) Illegible.

Erected in memory of William MCCULLOCH who died at the Ligget 17th Jan. 1862 aged 76 years. And of Jane FERGUSSON his wife who died in Carsphairn Village 34 10th Sept. 1864 aged 81 years. Also of Agnes their daughter who died at the Ligget 22nd May 1852 aged 27 years.

Erected in loving memory of James F BORTHWICK who died at Glen Muick Dalmellington 27th May 1909 aged 24 years. His mother Agnes FERGUSSON died at 35 Port Mark 1st Aug. 1925 aged 78. His father John BORTHWICK died at Dumfries 6th Nov. 1942 aged 81 years.

(Could this be lying flat on its face beside Schoolhouse wall?) Erected by James FERGUSSON in memory of his son William who died at Craigengillan 14th March 1859 aged 8 months. Also his son John, who died 8th July 1874 aged 18 years. The above James FERGUSSON died at Craigengillan 21st July 1884 aged 64 years. 36 Also his youngest daughter Susan who died at Glenmuick Dalmellington 18th June aged 44 years. Also Susan EDGAR widow of the above who died at Glenmuick Dalmellington 12th March 1914 in her 93rd year. Also his daughter Jane who died at Glenmuick 26th Feb. 1915 aged 61 years. Also his son William FERGUSSON died at Lead Mines 9th Feb. 1936 aged 78 years. Margaret EDGAR his mother in law who died 25th Oct. 1874 aged 86 years.

Erected by Jean MCCUTCHEON in memory of her husband Samuel DOUGLAS who died at Dilduff 19th Nov. 1855 aged 40 years. The above Jean MCCUTCHEON 37 died at Marscalloch 16th May 1880 aged 65 years. Also of James BAIRD grandnephew of the above who died at Marscalloch 3rd August 1880 aged 29 years.

In memory of Agnes PATERSON spouse to Alexander SLOANE who died at Dindeugh Dec. 1811 aged 65 years. Also Ann MCGILL his spouse who died at Delaran 38 13th Jan. 1821 aged 45 years. The said Alexander SLOANE died 4th April 1827 aged 80 years.

Erected by Robert SLOANE to the memory of Jane CLEMENT his mother who died 8th June 1847 aged 67 years. Also James SLOANE, her husband who died 1st 39 Nov. 1859 aged 83 years. He was schoolmaster at Carsphairn for the lengthened period of 48 years.

Erected by Thomas MCCULLOCH in memory of Elizabeth MCTURK his wife who died at Burnfoot Carsphairn 20th Oct. 1859 aged 68 years. The above Thomas 40 MCCULLOCH died in Carsphairn Village 14th Jan. 1882 aged 91 years.

Erected…….in memory of his……Margaret who died 28th June…..Also Elizabeth……..who died 22nd……..The above KIRKPA………19th Janu. 18.. and is 41 interred……… Erected by James, John & George COUPERS in memory of James COUPER their father who died on the 22nd day of Dec. in 1782 aged 72 years. Also Margaret FINDLAY his spouse who died Nov. 22nd 1784 aged 72 years. The said John COUPER their son died 20th March 1832 aged 81 years, and Jean COOPER their 42 daughter died 1st Sept. 1832 aged 83 years. Also Margaret COOPER spouse to John ARMSTRONG died at Marskaig, Parish of Dalry 29th July 1807 aged 49 years. The said John ARMSTRONG died the 26th Dec. 1833 aged 80 years.

Erected by Helen JOHNSTONE in memory of John JOHNSTONE her father who died at Bridgend 25th April 1825 aged 74 years. And of Jane COWAN his spouse 43 who died in Carsphairn Village 2nd May 1856 aged 84 years. Also of Agnes COWAN her aunt who died in Carsphairn Village 4th Aug. 1857 aged 89 years. The above Helen JOHNSTONE died in Carsphairn Village 17th March 1886 aged 76 years.

Erected in memory of James MCFADZIEN who died at Carminnow on 12th Aug. 1886 aged 84 years. And of Mary MCWHIRTER his wife who died in Carsphairn 44 Village on 1st June 1886 aged 78 years. Also of John their son who died at Castlemaddie on 4th Feb. 1862 aged 21 years. Also of James their son who died in infancy.

In memory of Andrew BODDEN who died 7th July 1850 aged 44 years. Also of Margaret MCMILLAN his wife who died 1st May 1845 aged 38 years. Also of Marion 45 their daughter who died 18 October 1843 aged 9 months. Also of Marion their daughter who died 23rd March 1845 aged 7 months.

(Stone inside fence at wall) Erected 1838 In memory of Robert JAMIESON who died at Holm 26thJuly 1828 aged 52 years; Also of his daughter Mary Jamieson who died 13th July 1825 aged 8 years and of his son Samuel Jamieson who died 24th April 1830 aged 2 years and of his son Archibald who died at Holm 7th May 1846 in the 22nd year of his age. Also Mary Wallace relict of the above Robert Jamieson who died 31st August 1863 aged 75 years. In memory of Jessie, daughter of Richard Jamieson who died at Holm 5th March 1865 aged 23 days and of the said Richard Jamieson second son of the said Robert Jamieson who died 13th 46 December 1869, aged 64 years. Also Jessie, second daughter of the above Richard Jamieson, who died at Holm 13th March, 1874 aged 5 years and 11 months, also Richard son of the above Richard Jamieson who died 21st August 1906, aged 45 years. Also John son of Richard Jamieson, Holm, who died 15th December 1913, aged 46 years. Mrs Jessie Jamieson born in the year 1837 and died on the 10th April 1916 aged 79 years. (At right of same gravestone) In loving memory of Robert JAMIESON died at Jamieston House 31st March 1942 Mary JAMIESON died 6th Jan. 1949. Also his wife Bessie SCOTT died at Folkestone 25th April 1953. Erected by William & Mary MCFADZEAN in loving memory of their son James who died at Crossdykes 16th March 1904 aged 28 years. Also their daughter Mina 47 who died 11th Feb. 1915 aged 24 years. Also the above Mary MCFADZEAN who died at Liggate 28th July 1917 in her 73rd year. Also their daughter Mary who died at Liggate 6th April 1926 aged 48 years. Also the above Wm. MCFADZEAN who died 2nd Dec. 1928 in his 81st year.

48 S.S This stone erected in memory of Alexandra MILLIGAN in Meadowhead who died July 26th 1785 aged 60.

Agnes HYSLOP beloved wife of Thomas HUNTER who died at Knowehead, Carsphairn 18th March 1916 aged 62 years. Also the above Thomas HUNTER who died 49 at Knowehead on 2nd July 1929 aged 82 years.

Erected by Margaret LITTLE in memory of James BROWN her husband, who died at Braidenough 13th April 1826 aged 55 years. The said Margaret LITTLE died the 16th September 1828 aged 37 years. And of Thomas BROWN their son who died at Dalmellington on the 9 th June 1837 in the 21st year of his age. In memory of 50 Isabella BROWN daughter of Robert BROWN who died 24th June 1861 aged 12 years. Also Jessie, who died 30th May 1865 aged 41 years. Elizabeth, who died 10th June 1865 aged one and a half years.

Erected in memory of Mary BROWN who died at Castlehill, Maybole 12th August 1868 aged 56 years. Robert BROWN her brother died 28th August 1886 aged 67 51 years. Barbara MCNAUGHT his wife died 5th Feb. 1899 aged 79 years. John, son of the above Robert BROWN died 18th Oct. 1918 aged 72. Margaret L. daughter died 31st January 1928 aged 77. James, son died 24th Feb. 1929 aged 85 years. Cremated in Glasgow.

Erected by James CURRIE in memory of Agnes GIBSON his wife who died in Carsphairn Village 11th June 1876 aged 82 years. Also of their daughter Margaret, 52 wife of William CAMPBELL who died at Dalmellington 5th March 1864 aged 48 years. Also of William their son and Agnes their daughter who both died young. The above James CURRIE died 2nd July 1881 aged 87 years. Also their daughter Agnes CURRIE died 20th February 1920 aged 82 years.

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Erected by Janet and Clara TAIT in memory of Robert DOUGLAS late in Barndennoch who died on the 5th Feb. 1742. Margaret CLARK his spouse who died on the th th nd 54 20 of July 1742 aged. William DOUGLAS their son who died on the 20 May 1771 aged 51 years. Margaret CLARK his spouse who died the 2 March 1814 aged 75 years. Jean DOUGLAS, daughter of the said Robert DOUGLAS and mother to the above Janet & Clara TAIT she died A.D. 1765. Margt. TAIT their sister died A.D.17. 55 In memory of………………………

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Erected by Thomas HUNTER in memory of his father Thomas HUNTER who died at Liggate Carsphairn 15th October 1887 aged 80 years. Also of his mother 58 Elizabeth GOOD who died at Carsphairn 6th July 1884 aged 72 years. Also his sister Isabella HUNTER who died at Carsphairn 31st March 1872 aged 37 years.

59 In memory of James Shorthreed of Huddersfield who died at Brockloch 7th June (1818?) aged 45 years.

Erected by Janet MILROY, in loving memory of her husband, James STEWART, who died at Glasgow 26th Dec. 1908 in the 29th year of his age. Also her father Peter MILROY, who died at Glasgow 29th May 1911 in his 72nd year. Jane MCLELLAN wife of the above Peter MILROY who died at Carsphairn 26th July 1933 in her 60 88th year, William MILROY youngest son of the above Peter MILROY who died at Singapore 24th Feb. 1942 aged 51 years. Also the above Janet MILROY who died at Glasgow 25th May 1974 aged 94 years.

Erected by John STEWART in memory of Agnes his eldest daughter who died at Carsphairn 17th Aug. 1872 aged one and half years. Mary his youngest daughter 61 who died at Carsphairn 8th Oct. 1893 aged 11 years. Nannie his second daughter who died at Blackyett, Ecclefechan 21st Feb. 1900 aged 26 years. Elizabeth CURRIE his wife who died at Carsphairn 9th Sept. 1915 in her 75th year. The above John STEWART who died at Carsphairn 3rd May 1918 in his 92nd year.

62 Here lyes the corpse of Robert DOUGLAS in…….who died the 5th of Feb. 1742. Also Margaret CLARK his spouse died July the 20th 1742……

In loving memory of Agnes HUNTER wife of Alexander MCHENRY who died at Isle Kirkgunzeon 9th July 1897 aged 20 years. Also Jane HUNTER MCHENRY 63 daughter of the above who died 22nd May 1899, aged 2 years and 4 months. Also Elizabeth MILLIGAN wife of James HUNTER, who died at Burnfoot, Carsphairn 10th February 1905 aged 53 years, The above James Hunter died at Carsphairn 3rd September 1914 aged 74 years. In memory of William HUNTER who died in Carsphairn Village 29th Dec. 1880 aged 47 years. Also of William his son who died 1st July 1887 aged 9 years and 8 months. Also of John his son who died 19th Oct. 1879 aged 20 years. Also of Thomas his son who died 9th? November 1880 aged 19 years. Also his grandson 64 William HUNTER who died 17th October 1897 aged 14 and a half years. Also of his wife Ann WELSH who died at Carsphairn 24th January 1908 aged 78 years. Also their daughter Elizabeth GOOD who died at Dumfries 10th June 1923 aged 66 years.

Mary NICHOLS wife of Archibald GLENDINNING died at Holm of Dalquhairn on 11th March 1838 aged 50 years. Also Mary WAUGH (Polly) who died 24th June 65 1983 aged 71 years Dearly loved wife of John Stewart who died 27th July 1988 aged 80 years.

66 In memory of James CAMPBELL who died at Caven on 10th March 1814 aged 56.

Erected in memory of Margaret SCOTT wife of Hugh WILSON who died at Knockingorroch 27th July 1886 aged 76 years. Ruth their daughter died at Kirkconnel 12th October 1834 aged 3 years. Hugh their son died in infancy in 1848. William their son died at Knochingorroch 11 th May 1854 aged 15 years. James their son died at 67 Christchurch New Zealand 21st August 1879 aged 16 years. The above Hugh WILSON died at Knockingorroch 30th Nov. 1895 aged 89 years. Also their son Thomas WILSON who died at Blackcraig, Corsock…… June 1911 aged 75 years. Robert their son who died at Nithsdale View, Thornhill 13 th Feb. 1921 aged 77 years. Interred in Morton Cemetery. David their son who died at Nithsdale View Thornhill 31st March 1921 aged 69 years. Interred in Morton Cemetery.

In loving memory of Adam DALGLEISH who died at Stroanfreggan School House 21st February 1872, aged 39 years. Also of Janet DALGLEISH, sister of the above 68 who died at Carsphairn 15th July 1895, aged 67 years. Adam DALGLEISH son of the above died at Carsphairn 9th July 1917, aged 51 years. Nicholas DALGLEISH sister of the above died at Carsphairn 21st May 1920 aged 78 years. Annie DALGLEISH, sister of the above died at Carsphairn 22nd March 1928 aged 89 years.

Erected in memory of Alexander MCCLELLAN, blacksmith, who died October 1823 aged 43 years. Also of his children, George & Marion, who died in infancy. Also 69 his son George MCLELLAN who died at Muirfoot, Kilwinning, 23rd July 1893 in the 83rd year of his age.

70 Small stone. Unmarked. Erected by William MCLELLAN, Merchant, in memory of his wife Mary SPROAT who died at Manchester, 21st December 1847 aged 30 years and is interred in Chorleton Cemetery. And of his daughter Agnes MCLELLAN who died 24th May 1843 aged 4 years and 9 months. Also of his wife Elizabeth HASTINGS who died 71 12th March 1861 aged 30 years. Also of the above William MCLELLAN who died 9th October 1888 age 60 years. William Robert MCLELLAN his son who died at Carsphairn 21st June 1885 aged 24 years. Also Margaret GALLOWAY widow of W R McLellan who died in Glasgow on 8th and was interred here on the 16th February 1890 aged 28 years. William Robert MCLELLLAN, son of above died at Gargunnock 5th Aug. 1968 aged 82 years.

In memory of Agnes SORBIE, wife of Duncan MCMURTRIE, Blacksmith, Carsphairn who died 17th July 1877 aged 86 years. The above Duncan MCMURTRIE died 72 at Moorfoot, near Kilwinning on the 20th and was interred here on the 24th of June 1889 aged 88 years.

73 Stone broken into three pieces - Illegible

Erected by Samuel BENNETTE in memory of his sons who died at Brockloch on the 15th October 1847 in the 4th year of age. William 18th October 1867 in the 2nd 74 year of his life.

In Memory of James GOOD who died 12th March 1869 aged 63 years. And of his children, Agnes who died 24th Nov. 1850 aged 3 years. And Catherine who died 12th May 1853 aged 2 and a half years. And Samuel, who died 24th July 1858 aged 5 years. And of Jane MCMILLAN, his wife, who died at Ayr, 25th March 1883 75 aged 70 years. Also his son James GOOD who died at Ayr.?? Son 1910 aged 64 years. Also Isabella HUNTER wife of James Good died at Ayr 21st October 1923 aged 74 years. Erected by Wm and Jas. sons of the above James Good.

76 Here lies the corpse of David BOY Merchant at Carsphairn who died November 1767 aged 72.

In memory of Robert DUNN who died at Carsphairn the 29th March 1819 aged 90 years. And of Margaret BOLE his wife who died 26th Sept. 1799 aged 45 years. 77 Also Robert DUNN their son aged 5 years. Also Robert Dunn their son who died 19th Sept. 1830 aged 66 years. And of their daughter Jane DUNN who died the 2nd November 1851 aged 83 years. (Reverse of stone 77), Erected in the year 1821 by James and Robert DUNN their surviving children.

In memory of James BARBOUR who died at Carsphairn 24th Oct’r. 1871, aged 64 years. Also his daughter Margaret who died in infancy, Feb. 21st 1853. Also Mary 78 BRYCE his relict who died at Carsphairn, 6th March 1885 aged 72 years. Also David their eldest son who died in Melbourne, Australia on 11th May 1889 aged 44 years. 79 Pile of broken stones against wall.

(Stone against wall) Erected in memory of John MCKAY who died 20th March 1848 aged 67 years. Also of his wife Janet WELSH who died 6th June 1852 aged 71 years. Elizabeth their daughter died 4th Aug. 1828 aged 4 years. Also Agnes daughter of William MCKAY who died 17th Jan. 18….aged 10 months. The above 80 William MCKAY died on 6th April 1888 aged 74 years. Also Agnes MCLELLAN wife of the said William MCKAY who died at Carsphairn 9th July 1892 aged 79 years. Annie daughter of the above John MCKAY died at Carsphairn 11th Jan. 1900 aged 82 years. Barbara, daughter of the above John MCKAY died at Carsphairn 16th June 1905 aged 91 years. Margaret MCKAY daughter of the above William MCKAY died 14th April 193? aged 81 years.

To the memory of Peter KELLY late in Blackhill of Bush who died there 10th July 1855 aged 75 years. Also Rachel MORRISON his wife who died at same place April 1810 aged 37 years. Also John KELLY their son who was drowned in River Cree 11th December 1818 aged 13 years. Also Mary TEMPLETON, his second wife who died at Back-hill of Bush 9th Oct. 1830 aged 36 years. Also Jane KELLY their daughter who died at same place 31st July 1828 aged 9 years. Also Rachel KELLY 81 their daughter who died at Dalry 28th June 1853 aged 30 years. Also two sons who died in infancy. Also Agnes KELLY their daughter, wife of John MCCUTCHEON died at Cockhill Ayr 22nd July 1881 aged 67 years. The said John MCCUTCHEON died at Cockhill Ayr, on 11th and was interred here on the 15th of January 1884 aged 72 years.

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Erected by Jean & Alex MCDONALD in memory of their children who died as follows: William, 12th Dec. 1854, aged 5. Thomas, 19th Dec. 1854, aged 13. Margaret, 83 18th Aug. 1857, aged 13. William, 12th Dec. 1861, aged 5. Jesus said suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not for such is the Kingdom of God.

In loving remembrance of Janet STEWART LITTLE beloved eldest daughter of Thomas and Jane HASTINGS who died at Culmark Jan. 31 st 1919 aged 15 years 84 and 10 months. Also James second son of the above died at Culmark 18th March 1925 aged 24 years. Also the above Jane HASTINGS who died at Dumfries Royal Infirmary 10th May 1928 aged 56 years. Also William eldest son who died at Dumfries 28th April 1929 aged 30 years.

In loving memory of Agnes MCKAY wife of Thomas CRAWFORD BLYTHE who died 1st Jan. 1918 aged 84 years. Also their children, Bruce CRAWFORD died 2nd June 1879 aged 10 mnths. William MCKAY died 11th June 1894 aged 22 years. Barbara MCKAY died 20th Feb. 1913 aged 34 yrs. The above Thomas CRAWFORD 85 BLYTHE died 1st March 1923 aged 71 years. Walter BLYTHE died at Glasgow 21st Oct. 1927 aged 54 years. Also their son David WATSON BLYTHE beloved husband of Mary MCMILLAN died at Carsphairn 19th May 1942 aged 54. Erected by David GILCHRIST in memory of his wife Jane CLEMENT, who died at Darnscaw, 29th August 1876 aged 40 years. The above David GILCHRIST, died at 86 Darnscaw 18th December 1906, aged 61 years.

In memory of William CLEMENT who died 8th January 1875 aged 64 years. Also of Euphemia MCMILLAN his wife who died at Meadowhead Carsphairn 16th June 87 1878 aged 71 years. Also William CLEMENT their son who died at Mines, Carsphairn 2nd Oct. 1930 aged 82 years. Also Mary WILSON, his wife, who died at Carsphairn, 30th Oct. 1935 aged 76 years.

88 (Front) This stone is erected by the Rev. John…….Here lys the corps of……….the 22nd ……..aged 83 years. (Reverse) James Dempster...this…………………….

In loving memory of Mary DRUMMOND died March 1890 aged 81 years. Mrs. HASTINGS died 21st January 1893 aged 50 years. Jemima HASTINGS died 24th 89 November 1901 aged 26 years. Susan HASTINGS died Culmark 30th May 1904 aged 21 years. James HASTINGS died 1st January 1909 aged 70 years

Erected by Robert KELLY in memory of John KELLY his father who died at Furkins Parish of Kells on the 11 th March 1852 aged 63 years. Margaret his sister who 90 died at Lochsprage 4th March 1820 aged 8 years. John his youngest brother was drowned at the Gold Diggings in Australia 7th September 1855 aged 28 years. Margaret his sister died at Moffat on 19th April 1871 aged 48 years.

Sacred to the memory of William WILSON who died at Woodhead Lead Mines 10th July 1848 aged 28 years. Also Mary Ann KISSOCK his wife who died 11th March 91 1848 aged 23 years.

In memory of Thomas ROWAN who died at Woodhead, Kells 6th Dec. 1884 in the 84th year of his age. And of Margaret DOUGLAS his wife who died at same place 18th January 1885 aged 80 years. William their son died at Largerie 31st December 1844 aged 15 years. John their son died in Glasgow 21st June 1868 aged 37 92 years. Walter their son died at Limekilns, N.S. Wales, 1st May 1882 aged 48 years. Thomas ROWAN son of James ROWAN who died at Woodhead Kells, 9th June 1893 aged 18 years.

93 (Small stone)………..doi…………r……..corp……..here now….or…..worl…..charitable discrlet lived fourty four years. Thomas MCMILL…… wife ……she…….ears. Erected by……GIBSON and ………HIDDLESTON in ……of Ken…….memory of there(sic) children who died Jan. 1762……..aged ….years. …….Margaret 94 HIDDLESTON who died at Knockgray 1797 aged …..years. Robert…….and son………..died at Barndenn 3rd May 1819 aged 63 years.

In memory of James DEMPSTER who died 6th February 1842 aged 50 years. And of his daughter Agnes who died 3rd December 1835 aged 4 years. And of Jane AULD who died 1st November 1830 aged 68 years. Also of his daughter Margaret who died the 22nd February 1851 aged 30 years. Also of his son James who died 95 29th June 1859, aged 30 years. Also of his daughter Marion who died at Birmingham 18th November 1866 aged 44 years. Also of his wife Margaret DONALDSON who died 8th March 1868 aged 75 years. Also of his daughter Agnes who died 6th April 1871, aged 33 years. Also of his daughter Jane born 1821 died 9th December 1880. Also of his daughter Elizabeth, born 1826, died 9th May 1881.

Erected by Robert CLEMENT in memory of Elizabeth WILLIAMSON his spouse who died at Bardennoch 2nd of June 1826 aged 47 years. The said Robert 96 CLEMENT died at Bardennoch 3rd March 1831, aged 52 years.

Erected by Robert HASTINGS in memory of his wife Helen BARBER, who died 4th November 1837 aged 39 years. And of their children, Robert who died in infancy. 97 Andrew, who died 7th November 1840 aged 12 years. John who died 13th May 1861 aged 27 years. The above Robert HASTINGS died at Carsphairn 14thth September 1885 aged 84 years.

98 Illegible.

In memoriam. Richard YULE. Died at Dalshancan 4th April 1889 aged 71 and Winifred his wife died at Edinburgh 13th April 1881 aged 66 also Catherine Jane, wife 99 of Charles YULE who died at Old Garroch 6th March 1901, aged 34.

Erected in memory of Andrew HIRON, who died on the 20th ……1809 aged 86 years. Also in memory of Andrew BARBER who died at Carsphairn Kirk on……12th 100 September 1845 aged 66.

Erected by John HARPER, Farmer in this Parish, in memory of Helen SMITH, his wife who departed this life on the 1st day of May 1851 aged 45 years. Also Ellen 101 their daughter wife of William MARTIN, Farmer Brecco, who died there on 16th of April 1887 aged 45 years. And was interred on Keir Churchyard. And of the above John HARPER, tenant of Furmiston for 60 years. Born at Dalveen Durisdeer 24th August 1810, died at Furmiston 24th August 1898.

102 Angel, skull & crossbones – illegible. Erected by James BALLANTINE to the memory of his wife Jane LAUDER who died the 20th September 1840 aged 44 years. The above James BALLANTINE died 103 31st August 1865 aged 72 years. Also of James their son who died at Tourella, Australia, Nov 10th 1866 aged 40 years.

104 Small stone.

Erected by James BALLANTINE in memory of Mary CORSON his wife who died 22nd November 1783 aged 33. And of Elizabeth, Jane and Mary who all died young. And in memory of the said James BALLANTINE who died 10th Jan 1794 aged 48. Also Christian DUNN his wife who died Sept 1803 aged 45. And Sergeant Robert 105 BALLANTINE their son who died at Belfast 7th Feb 1819 aged 29. Also Mary BALLANTINE their daughter, relict of John HENDERSON who died 12th February 1875 aged 84.

106 Illegible.

Sacred to this memory of the Rev. David WELSH born 5th July 1787 died at(sic) Minister of Carsphairn 22nd November 1869 after an incumbency of 36 years. Also 107 Rebecca WELSH his sister who died at Dalmellington 1st June 1874 aged 73 years.

Heir…..Brednoch….died the year 1766 aged 66. And of Agn….his spouse who died the year 1736 aged 43. John…..late of the city of Cante…..he died at Dumfries 108 the 20th Sept 1798 in the 63 year of his age.

Erected by William MCCULLOCH in memory of his wife Mary CALLANDER who died 26th Nov 1872 aged 55 years. Also of his father Hugh MCCULLOCH who died 28th July 1871 aged 84 years. And of his mother Mary MCCUTCHEON who died 10th May 1863 aged 80 years. Also of his children, Margaret died 24th Jan 1855 109 aged 2 years, Mary 1stJune 1865 aged 7, Elizabeth 20th June 1865 aged 5. Agnes daughter of above Hugh MCCULLOCH died at Moniaive 10th Nov. 1897 aged 71 years. The above William MCCULLOCH died at Campbeltown 20 September 1894 aged 77 years. Flora Daughter of above Hugh MCCULLOCH died at Carsphairn 2nd Aug 1901 aged 86 years. (sic)

110 Illegible

111 Skull on top of Angels head, Illegible. 112 Illegible.

Erected by John MCMORRAN in memory of his daughter Christina Thomasina MCMORRAN who died at Marbrack 8th June 1875 aged 22 years. They that seek me early shall find me. Also Adam his son who died at Marbrack 28th May 1879 aged 22 years. Also the above John MCMORRAN who died at Marbrack on the 26th Aug 113 1893 aged 65 years. Also of Sarah MILLAR wife of John MCMORRAN who died at Marbrack Cottage, 1st Dec 1900 in the 76th year of her age. Also his youngest daughter Sarah Grace who died at Pibble, Creetown 22nd Dec 1915 aged 51 years. Also his son Alexander MCMORRAN died at Prestwick Rd., Ayr 31st Dec 1931 aged 72 years. Also Janet YOUNG his mother-in-law who died at Marbrack 9th Jan 1886 aged 86 years.

114 Illegible.

Erected by John MCMILLAN who died at Bottomhouse Glencairn 22nd November 1863 aged 90 years. Also William MCMILLAN his son who died at Dudley 16th 115 Sept. 1849 aged 38 years. Also Jane MCMILLAN his daughter who died 27th Oct. 1864 aged 56 years. Also Catherine COCHRAN his wife who died Craigdarroch Glencairn 4th May 1876 aged 95 years. Also John MCMILLAN their son who died at Craigdarroch Lodge 14th of April 1888 aged 67 years.

Erected by Robert MACCORNOCK in memory of his son William who died the 4th March 1826 aged 9 years. The said Robert MACCORNOCK died at Penclove 116 Parish of New Cumnock the 13th March 1842 aged 67 years. Also Mary OSBORNE relict of said Robert MACCORNOCK who died at Afton Bridgend New Cumnock 18th Dec. 1862 aged 80.

117 Illegible.

In memory of James MCMILLAN of Barlae who died 27th July 1825 aged 93 years. And of Elizabeth MCHAIG his spouse who died 19th of Nov. 1806 aged 75 years. 118 Also Janet and Elizabeth MCMILLAN their children and of Anthony MCMILLAN, writer, their son who died in March 1821 aged 62 years. Also Margaret MCMILLAN daughter of the said James MCMILLAN who died …..the Parish of Parton on the 10th March 1815 in the 82nd year of his(sic) age.

…..sro….. erected by…...JACKSON…..who died April the 30th 1776 aged 96. Also in memory of Janet his wife who died Dec. ….1788 aged 41. Also John 119 JACKSON his son who died August the 30th 1786. Also of the said Thomas JACKSON who died Nov. 3rd 1797. Also in memory of Sarah ………the said Thomas JACKSON who died …..years. Thomas JACKSON L…..d professor of Natural Philosophy at St. Andrews. (Decorative cross) Erected by William FERGUSSON in loving memory of his daughter Mary who died at Forest Kells 18th Feb. 1919 aged 22 years. Also Isabella 120 Jane who died in Dumfries Royal Infirmary 3rd March 1913 aged 9 years. Interred in Glencairn Churchyard.

(6 Pillar table) In memory of David MACMILLAN Esquire sometime of Dalshangan and Jean MACMILLAN his spouse eldest daughter of John MACMILLAN Esquire of Holm of Dalquhairn and their children. James, eldest son who died at Viewfield Kells, 21st March 1818 aged 4 years. Jean MACMILLAN spouse of the said David MACMILLAN who died at Viewfield 18th June 1854 aged 72. Elizabeth second daughter who died there 12th March 1851 aged 51. David MACMILLAN above mentioned who died there 17th May 1858 aged 93. Margaret, eldest daughter who died there 4th May 1870 aged 65. Also in memory of the undernamed sons of the said David and Jean MACMILLAN. Robert youngest son who died at Benmon, Otago, New Zealand 14th January 1863 aged 36 years, and David third son who died 121 at Wellington, New Zealand 4th January 1867 and John, second son who died in London 7th June 1867 aged 46 and was interred in Kensal Green Cemetery there. Also of their daughters undernamed. Marion wife of James MILLIGAN Bsc Edinburgh who died 25th June 1865 aged 50 and was interred in Warriston Cemetery there. Jane wife of George LAMONT FALCONER, London who died 15th November 1881 aged 73 and was interred in the cemetery at Croydon. Jessie who died 21st June 1887 aged 64 and was interred in Stirling Cemetery. Mary wife of Hugh SPROAT farmer Lennox Plunton Borgue who died 6th September 1887 aged 70 and was interred in Senwick Churchyard.

In memory of James MCCORMICK who died at Carminnow the 17th June 1825 aged 96 years. Also Abigail WALLACE his spouse who died 8th March 1832 aged 93 122 years.

Erected in memory of Andrew MCCORMICK, who died at Carminnow, 6th Sept 1851 aged 80. Also Barbara HASTINGS, his wife, who died there 8th May 1845, aged 60. Also Barbara their daughter who died June 17th 1865 aged 43 years. Also Abigail their daughter who died at Carsphairn Village, 6th September 1870 aged 60 123 years. Also James their son who died at the same place 18th Nov 1884 aged 78 years. Also John their son who died at the same place on 10th March 1893 aged 83 years. Also Jane, their daughter who died at Dalry, 22nd May, 1895, aged 88 years. Also Robert, their son who died at Ayr, on 2nd Feby, 1896, aged 80 years.

In loving memory of Robina HUNTER beloved wife of Alexander BELL, who died at Knockculdron, Ochiltree 19th June 1901, aged 37 years. Also their daughter Ruth 124 WILSON who died 28th July 1928, aged 34 years. Also the above Alexander BELL who died at Liggate 24th July 1931 aged 73 years. Also wee Mary daughter of Robert and Letitia BELL and grand-child of the above who died at Knockreoch 11th Oct 1918 aged 1 year and 8 months.

Erected by James MCKAY. In memory of Mary CURRIE, his wife who died at Drumness 2nd May 1879, aged 52 years. Agnes MCCRAE who died at the Royal 125 Infirmary Edinburgh 12th Sept 1901, aged 58 years. The above James MCKAY who died at Glaisters 13th April 1916 aged 94 years. Erected in memory of Alexander MCLELLAN, carrier, who died 5th June, 1894, aged 72 years. Also his daughter Grace, who died in infancy and of his daughter 126 Grace who died 9th August 1862 aged 7 years. Also his wife Jean MCADAM, who died 14th June 1910, aged 78 years. Also his daughter Elizabeth Jane who died at Old Newlands, Monkton, 7th Dec 1930, aged 72 years.

127 Post 1918

Sacred to the memory of Thomas BELL who died 28th July 1892, in his 31st year. Also Margaret BARBOUR widow of the above who died at Ardwell, Wigtownshire, 128 20th August 1913, aged 59 years. “Peace, Perfect Peace”. Also Mary BARBOUR sister of the above who died at Port Cottage, New Galloway 23 rd Jany 1928 aged 79 years.

Sacred to the memory of Thomas BELL who died 28th July 1892, in his 31st year. Also Margaret BARBOUR widow of the above who died at Ardwell, Wigtownshire, 129 20th August 1913, aged 59 years. “Peace, Perfect Peace”. Also Mary BARBOUR sister of the above who died at Port Cottage, New Galloway 23 rd Jany 1928 aged 79 years.

…………….1787 aged……Also James KENNEDY, her son, who died at …………..17th Oct 1855, aged 68 years. Also Andrew MCCORMICK their nephew who died at ……rae, 12th March 1881 aged 78 years.

In loving memory of Robert BELL beloved husband of Mary MARTIN who died at Braidenough, Carsphairn 14 th February 1908 aged 81 years. Also Mary MARTIN 130 his wife who died at Braidenough 3rd August 1916 aged 82 years.

Erected by Agnes PAGAN in loving memory of her husband Robert SMITH BELL who died at Strahanna, Carsphairn Nov 1920, aged 73 years. Also the above 131 Agnes PAGAN at Holm of Dalquhairn 26th Oct 1928, aged 83 years.

(Sandstone surrounds) Erected by William and Mc J RENNIE in loving memory of their daughter Isabella Mary ANDERSON RENNIE. Ella who died at Carsphairn 23rd Sept 1906, aged 16 and a half years. Also the above William RENNIE who died in the Victoria Infirmary Glasgow 25 th Feb 1901, aged 58 years. Interred here 132 also Mary Isabella BROWN wife of the above William RENNIE who died at Dumfries Royal Infirmary 29th April 1912 aged 60 years. Also their son L.C. Arthur RENNIE 2nd Batt. Cameron Highlanders who was killed in action at Neuve Chappelle on the 12th March 1915 aged 29 years.

(Cross on top of stone) Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not for of such is the kingdom of God. In memory of James Thomas BRYDON who 133 died at Holm of Dalquhairn 11th November 1879, aged 7 years and 7 months. Also of Agnes Coupland wife of James Bryden 134 Erected by James HYSLOP in loving memory of his brother Alexander who died 11th April 1916 aged 38 years.

Erected by Alexander MARTIN in memory of his wife Christina PARK, who died at Woodhead Mine 21st April 1867 aged 69 years. Also of their children who died as 135 under. Thomas 21st February 1828 aged 7 weeks. Jane 22nd February 1837 aged 1 and a half years. James 24th April 1842 aged 12 years. William 12th June 1863 aged 23 years. The said Alexander MARTIN who died at Pittston, North America, 16th March 1871 aged 63 years.

136 Erected by William DEMPSTER to the memory of his spouse Allison LAMMIE who died 9th December 1816 aged 40 years, and daughter Isabella who died young.

In memory of John BONE, miner Woodhead Lead mines who met a premature death in the mines 17th December 1849 aged 51 years. Also Marion MOFFAT his 137 wife who died 7th August 1873 aged 77 years.

138 (Stone on two pillars) AG MMC (rest illegible)

In memory of Archibald JOHNSTONE who died at Glasgow 20th June 1903, aged 82 years. Also his wife Agnes WILSON, who died at Burnfoot of Marbrack 17th 139 May, 1869, aged 52 years.

140 Illegible.

Erected by John PATTERSON, Carsphairn, in memory of Agnes MCRAE, his wife, who died there, 22nd Dec 1854, aged 38 years. Also of Janet PATTERSON their 141 daughter who died 18th August 1846 aged 5 months.

Erected by James LAMBIE in loving memory of his wife Janet WILSON who died 1st June 1919 aged 59. Also their son John killed in action in France 20th Oct 1917 142 aged 26. Also their granddaughter Janet W BELL died 3rd Feb 1910 aged 2. Also their daughter Isabella LAMBIE died 25th January 1922 aged 28. Also the above James LAMBIE died at Standard Barrhill 27th Feb 1941, aged 83. Erected by James FERGUSSON in memory of his son James who died March 25th 1865, aged 2 years and 9 months. Also his second son James who died 21st October 1886 aged 20 years. The above James FERGUSSON died in Glasgow the 13th April 1892. William FERGUSSON, his youngest son died at Harrismith, S. 143 Africa 11th November 1892 aged 19 years. John MCKAY CANDLISH third son of the above died at Harrismith, South Africa, 13th June 1893 aged 24 years. Mary BALLANTINE wife of the above James FERGUSSON who died at Glasgow, 22nd Novr. 1903 aged 68. Suffer little children to come unto me. Luke XXIII.16. Mary Lily died at Falkirk 2nd April 1905 aged 33 years. Jeannie LAUDER died at Capetown South Africa 15th June 1931 aged 66 years.

144 In loving memory of Charles FORBES who died at Carsphairn 1st February 1913 aged 53 years.

In loving memory of Grace GILFILLAN who died at New Galloway 12th Dec 1923 aged 79 years. Adam MCFADZEAN her husband died at Knockgray 2nd May 1924 145 aged 79 years. Also of their children Annie died 30th March 1880 aged 2 years. Adam died 31st March 1888 aged 1 year. Grace died 2nd May 1895 aged 23 years.

In memory of James MCCRAE who died at Greenhead 24th March 1839 aged 74 years. And of Janet GALBRAITH his spouse who died at the same place 1st April 1857 aged 81 years. Agnes their daughter died in May 1797 aged 2 years. John their son died at Paris, West Canada, 21 st February 1845 aged 33 years. Robert 146 their son died in Colborn, America, 6th October 1869 aged 60 years. Mary their daughter died in Carsphairn Village 6th November 1886 in the 79th year of her age. Also of James SILBALD their grandson who died in Halifax, Yorkshire, 5th Dec 1857 aged 26 years.

In loving memory of John WAUGH who died at Liggate 5th Sept 1906, in his 85th year. Also Mary HARRISON, wife of the above John WAUGH, who died at Liggate 147 9th Feb 1910, in her 78th year. Also their son John beloved husband of Ada TALBOT who died at Knockgray 22nd July 1923 in his 57th year. Until the day break. Also Ada TALBOT beloved wife of the above John died at Glasgow 14th Feb 1943 in her 81st year.

This stone is erected by James MCMILLAN in Liggu in memory of Elisabeth COPPIR his spouse who died Nov 8th 1802 aged 62 years. And Mary MCMILLAN their 148 daughter who died Jan 1780 aged one year. And MCMILLAN(sic) of the said James MCMILLAN who died 26th June 1809 aged 66 years.

149 Here in cold Dus doth svear. Heres the corpse of Jean ROB spouse to Thomas MCCRAE in Woodhead of Kells who died Oct 1764.

150 ………….here children who died……………………… Erected by Robert HAMILTON in memory of his son James HAMILTON who died at Woodhead Mine May 1852, aged….years. Robert HAMILTON…… 151 died……………..3rd March……..aged 75 years………….

Erected by Robert MCFADZIEN in memory of Jane MUIR, his wife who died at Carminnow 12th February 1889, aged 45 years. Also Jane MCFADZIEN their daughter who died at Bellsbank, 29th September 1888, aged 18 years. Also Mary daughter of the above who died at Glasgow, 26th November 1894 aged 25 years. 152 Also of Susan MCMILLAN beloved wife of Robert MCFADZIEN Jun’r who died at Castle Douglas 11th March 1908 aged 35 years. Also the above Robert MCFADZIEN Sen’r, who died at Knockgray, 15th April 1914 aged 82 years. Also the above Robert MCFADZIEN Jun’r, who died at Grange-on-Cree, Newton Stewart, 6th October 1944.

To the memory of Thomas MCGILL, who died at Lagwine13th April 1855 aged 80 years. Also of his wife Mary DOUGLAS who died 18th Jan 1861 aged 84 years. 153 Archibald MCGILL, their son died at Lagwine 15th March 1876, aged 58 years.

R.G. G.G. Faithful Robert GRIERSON dothly beid this stone who in his life tyme was repufe and honest one religion he did awn when few H fernity is 154 come where he is high advanced who died FE. H of Jyne 1699 aged 50 (sic).

155 …………..aged 80 years.

156 ………….1767……here lyes……John BERG…… of…..aged 21.

157 (Small skull & crossbones) (Front of stone) In memory of William MCCRAE who died 11th Sept. 1861 aged 78 years.

158 (Small skull & crossbones) (Reverse of stone) ……ongs to ….who died…..Sept……168……

159 (Skull & crossbones on angels head) Illegible.

(Monument) Alexander TROTTER M.D., Dalshangan, Glenkens, died 25th May 1901 his son Alexander LEWIS died 25th Sep. 1940 his wife Ethel Ekyn EDGAR 160 BYRNE died 26th May 1936 Mary Doreen BYRNE TROTTER beloved wife of Robert TURNER FERGUSSON born 15th Feb. 1910 died 15th Oct. 1971. Alexander LEWIS TROTTER, Born 7th June 1902, Died 12th May 1991. 161 (Stone on pillars) Here lyes the bodys of Alexander and Wife Amm…….and Margaret IRELAND and Margaret DUN their wivs………….

162 Small plaque (unmarked)

163 Erected by Thomas DEMPSTER in memory of his mother Janet MCCORMICK who died at Lagwine 26th June 1871 aged 43 years.

(Stone lying flat on ground) Here lies the corpse……Tim….in…..his spouse…..1739 aged…..Isabell GIBSON……corpse of the said John……73 years. John 164 WALLACE….. John WALLACE…..aged …years. Robert WALLACE son to the………. WALLACE who died at Knockgray 10 th May 18.. aged 26 years. Also Agnes MCTAGGART spouse to said John WALLACE of ……who died at Knockgray…..March…..aged…..

165 (Small stone) This monument Doo the fellvher old loch head intered….his…arms da….aa….who noudolh…..and thee…..16-6.

(Front of stone) Sacred to the memory of Archibald WALLACE Esq. of Conrick, who died at Knockgray, 15th October 1849 in the 67th year of his age. Also Margaret 166 LAMONT his spouse who died at Castle Douglas 18th April 1872, in the 68th year of her age. (Reverse) Erected in 1863 by the family.

(Flat stone-broken) Erected by Andrew…..of Greighallin……of Thomas WALLACE late in …..died Nov. 20th aged 4..years……Also Mary ….AFORD his 167 spouse…..who died the 2 day of March ….aged….years. Also their children……….

Erected by John MCREA in memory of Robert MCREA his son who died on the 3rd Nov 1800 aged 5 years. Also Mary MCREA his daughter who died on the 27th 168 February 1822 aged 28 years. Also the said John MCRAE who died at Marcartney, Parish of Kirkpatrick Durham on the 1st of August 1826 aged 66 years. Also in memory of Elizabeth MCRAE who died at Marcartney 7th Jan 1847 aged 82 years.

169 (Family coat of arms) ……der…..wife…..IRELAND…fruc…..where of….who now….dof…..John TURK……1791

170 (Skull & crossbones) ……9……GI.SON that….the 6 of November 1687……. (Plaque on wall) Here are deposited the remains of the Rev. Thomas CANNAN who was ordained minister of New Spinie 17th 1818 inducted to the care of the Parish of Carsphairn September 1826 and who departed this life universally lamented 10th December 1832 in his 43rd year and the 15th of his ministry. He was 171 endowed with enlightened piety and talents. Was faithful in the discharge of his pastoral duties and endeared to his family his friends and his flock, by the kindness of his manner and the purity of his heart. Also of Henry MCCONNEL his son who died 30th May 1833 aged one year and seven months.

172 (Angels head with wings, skull & crossbones, & key) Illegible

173 Post 1918.

In loving memory of John MARTIN who died 18th Feb’y 1868 aged 34 years, and was interred at Dalbeattie. Also his wife Mary MCCRAE, died 28th Sept. 1896 aged 174 64 years. Also her husband John JOHNSTONE died 30th Nov. 1894 aged 71 years. Also their daughter Janet MARTIN, died 28th Sept. 1912, aged 50 years.

175 (Angels head with wings) ……Travellers as pass by come read and do not fear for …..lou….. do ……champion…..here although his bons belo this st….. and pice……. sovi…in…….glory hal…..year for ay…..

176 Post 1918.

Erected by David GILCHRIST in memory of his father William GILCHRIST, who died at Dundeugh, the 28th of January 1875, aged 68 years. Also Jane LAW his wife who died at Alcraigoch, 1st of September 1880 aged 73 years. Also his sister Jane GILCHRIST who died at Balmaclellan 4th August 1910 aged 77 years. Also Agnes 177 GILCHRIST wife of John ELLIOT who died at Haltwhistle, 19th July 1902 aged 62 years. Also Mary Agnes HUNTER daughter of Jane GILCHRIST died at Kirkcudbright 17th Jan. 1924.

Erected by Jean FERGUSON in memory of Alexander WALLACE her husband who died 25th May 1817 aged 66 years. The said Jean FERGUSON died at 178 Craigengillan 26th June 1832 aged 72 years. Erected by William MCCRAE in memory of his wife Mary KERR, who died July 14th 1866 aged 63 years. Also their son John who died at Glasgow Dec. 7th 1850 179 aged 20 years. Also their daughter Agnes who died June 9th 1838 aged 8 years. The above William MCCRAE died 2nd July 1878 in the 79th year of his age. Also their son Robert who died at Melbourne 2nd Septe. 1884 aged 47 years. Also Margaret their fourth daughter who died in Melbourne 15th Dec. 1885 aged 52 years.

Erected by Samuel BELL in loving memory of his beloved wife Isabella MCCRAE who died at Carsphairn 26th January 1910 aged 64 years. Also the above Samuel 180 BELL who died 4th March 1922 aged 82 years. Also their daughter Isabella KERR who died 14th July 1979 aged 89 years and her husband Alexander MILROY who died 10th July 1969 aged 80 years.

Erected by Thomas CAMPBELL in memory of his wife Elizabeth SLOSS who died at Holm, 10th Feb’y 1895, aged 62. The above Thomas CAMPBELL who died at 181 Holm, 31st Dec’r 1903, aged 75 years. Also his daughter Jane CAMPBELL who died at Ayr, 6th Sept. 1955, and interred here.

(3 Plaques within railed plot) (PLAQUE NEAREST CHURCH) In memory of James MACMILLAN of Changue, eldest son of James MACMILLAN of Lamloch, who died 15th Feb, 1873 aged 36 years. Also Samuel MCCOLL MACMILLAN, of Corriedow, third son, who died 12th Jan. 1902 aged 61 years. Also James MACMILLAN, fourth son, who died at Calvine, Perthshire 24th December 1913, aged 69 years, and is interred here. MIDDLE PLAQUE: In memory of Thomas MACMILLAN of Lamloch who died 23rd Feb. 1831 and Jean BOYLE, his spouse who died 21st July 1829. Erected by their son James MACMILLAN of Lamloch who died 8th April 182 1865, aged 71 years. And Katherine MCCALL his spouse who died 18th March 1851, aged 35 years. Also David MACMILLAN their youngest son who died at Calvine, Perthshire, 26th March 1904, aged 57 years, and is buried here. (PLAQUE FURTHEST FROM CHURCH) In Memory of Katherine Broom MACMILLAN daughter of James MacMillan of Lamloch, who dies at Calvine, Perthshire 3rd December 1919 age 76 years and is interred here. Also William McCall MACMILLAN of Lamloch, second son, who died 26th October 1923 in his 86th year.

183 (Inside railings) In memory of Peter BOYLE who died at Lamloch the 22nd November 1840 aged 75 years.

184 Here lyes John MCMILLAN of Brocloch who died 30 of November 1674.

(Flat stone 6 legs) Brokloch – MCMILLAN who did die …… under this stone his body lyes ….. his soul at ……. most usefully ….. station in defence of our 185 reformation great proof he gave at all fit times for them things once cald highest crimes ….. to praise king Christ ….. cloth’d is he now in a white robe with them that still sing praise to God.

186 (Broken stone by MacMillan Rails) Illegible, possibly MacMillan. Margaret FERRIER ANDERSON wife of Rev. G.F.A. MACNAUGHTEN, born 7 April 1862 : died 6 June 1906. And George FERRIER ANDERSON MACNAUGHTEN 187 - for 35 years minister of this parish born 4 Jan. 1855 died 11 April 1933.

188 Here lyes Janet RICHARDSON relict of William GALLOWAY ……and spouse of John REID minister of the Gospel at Carsphairn who died Dec. 31 1730 aged 89.

Sacred to the memory of Margaret Jessie, daughter of John MITCHELL, Knockgray, and Grace JOHNSTON, his wife who died May 26 th 1869, aged 18 years. Also of the above Grace JOHNSTON, who died February 18th 1871, aged 59 years. And of John, their only son, who died at Knockgray, 23rd April 1876 aged 19 years. 189 Also of John MITCHELL the husband and father, who died at Broomfield Bank, Moniaive, May 2nd 1887 aged 79 years. Also of Jane JOHNSTON MITCHELL daughter of the above John MITCHELL, who died at Porterstown, Keir, 30th January 1908, aged 58 years. Awake and sing, ye that dwell in dust, for thy dew is as the dew of herbs. Isa. XXVI.19

190 (Falling over, unreadable) This stone……GRAHAM’s grave was erected by …..Reid minister of the gospel at Carsphairn her son. She died……………………..

191 Here lies the corpse of the Reverend Andrew REID minister of …….. 1763………And also his son Ebenezer REID who died in childhood April 17….

192 (Front) Illegible, (Reverse) Skull & crossbones.

Erected by James CURROR in memory of his brother Henry. He was born in Kinross-shire and died 9th Dec. 1825 aged 64 years, having been 24 years minister of 193 Balkissock

Erected in memory of Alex’r MCTURK, who died 1766. And Jean MILLIGAN, his spouse who died 1753. And also of Janet MCTURK, spouse of Robert MCTURK, who died 1759. (All the above died in Halfmark of Castlemaddie). Also of the said Robert MCTURK who died in Sheil of Castlemaddie 16th April 1771, aged 51 years. In memory of John MCTURK who died at Carsphairn 9th October 1801, aged 49 years. And of William MCTURK son of the above John MCTURK who died at 194 Waterside the 27th April 1840 aged 53. Also of Robert MCTURK son of the above John MCTURK who died at Waterside the 8 th September 1844 aged 59 years. Also of Helen MCMILLAN wife of the said John MCTURK who died at St. Johns Dalry 2nd April 1852 aged 91 years. Also of Mary MCTURK who died at St. Johns Dalry 27th February 1883 aged 82 years. (Broken stone) Sacred to the memory of John MCTURK of Knocksting who died at Ulliock parish of Balmaghie 17 January 1867 aged 78 years. Also Elizabeth 195 Alexander spouse of the above, who also died at Ulliock 7 May 1883, aged 87 years. Also Alexander MCTURK retired stuff merchant, Bradford sixth son of the above John MCTURK who died at Glenhoul 18 March 1905 aged 68 years.

196 Broken stone – illegible.

In memory of James MCTURK of Stranfasket, third son of John MCTURK of Knocksting, who died at Glenhoul 26 th June 1907 aged 76. Also Thomas MCTURK of 197 Muirdrockwood seventh and youngest son of John MCTURK of Knocksting who died at Glenhoul 19th November 1924 in his 87th year.

Erected by Alexander MCTURK to the memory of John his son, who died in infancy at Barlae, Dalry, 26th October 1837. Also of Robert his son who died in Bradford 20th December 1870 aged 25 years. The said Alexander MCTURK died at Barlae, on the 28th day of June 1876 aged 78 years. Also of Alexander his youngest son died at Bournemouth on 30th Nov. 1890 aged 35 years. Also of Margaret his eldest daughter who died at Cuil Park Castle Douglas, on 31st Jan. 1892 aged 52 years. 198 Also Jane HYSLOP his widow who died at Gordon Terrace New Galloway, on 8th Dec. 1892 aged 80 years. Also his sons & daughters interred elsewhere. John MCTURK aged 81 years. James MCTURK aged 73 years. William ACKROYD MCTURK aged 73 years. Jane MCTURK aged 64 years. Helen MCQUEEN aged 78 years.

199 (Broken stone)Erected in memory of John MCTURK who died at Glenlee Dec. 1782 aged 52.

200 Illegible.

MCADAM site (Inscription over gate) Burial place of the MCADAMS of Waterhead ancestors of John LOUDON MCADAM who invented the system of roadmaking 201-205 now generally adopted & known by his name Gilbert MCADAM and his son James brother-in-law & nephew of Roger DUN both notable covenanters were buried here. The former was shot by kings troops near Kirkmichael Village 1682-5.

(Plaque on Church wall) In loving memory of Lieut. W.H. CATHCART, 3rd Batt. Worcester Reg’t born 3rd May 1880 died 7th Jan. 1902 at Mafeteng Basutoland South 206 Africa while serving with 16th Mounted Infantry. (Plaque on Church wall) In memory of Robert Kennedy, Marbrack Carsphairn Trouper Kitcheners Light Horse who died in field hospital from wounds received at 207 Klips Drift Paardeberg South Africa 25th February 1900. Charles KENNEDY, died of wounds received at the battle of the Somme, 16th Nov. 1916, aged 36. Also Walter DOUGLAS KENNEDY, at Gaza, 19th April 1917 aged 30. Dulce et decorum est, pro patria mori.

208 (Small Gaelic-style cross) In loving memory of David JACKSON MCMILLAN born 18th January 1873, died at Glencrosh 24 September 1889

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In loving memory of John MCMILLAN of Glencrosh & Holm, who died 10th December 1895, aged 62 years. Also of Margaret THOMPSON MOFFAT, his wife who 209 died at Glencrosh, 3rd March 1900, aged 65 years.

In memory of Robert MCMILLAN of Holm who died at Glencrosh 3rd December 1858 aged 65 years. Also of Mary GOLDIE relict of the above who died at Upper Kirkcudbright, Glencairn 6th November 1870 aged 77 years. Also of the following members of their family Margaret ( Mrs DONNAN) died 3rd Dec. 1863 aged 35 210 years. Buried in Belfast, Mary ( Mrs John MACMILLAN) died 27th Dec. 1885, aged 56 years. Buried in Glencairn. Anne (Mrs BARBER of Terreran) died 17th Feb. 1889 aged 62 years. Buried in Glencairn. James died 7th May 1896, aged 62 years. Buried in Glencairn. Jane, wife of Robert HAMILTON, of Magherabuoy, Portrush, died 5th Sept. 1967, aged 75 years. Buried at Portrush.

(Wall plaque) In memory of Margaret eldest daughter of Robert DUNLOP, and Janet MACMILLAN, Huddersfield who died 3 rd Dec. 1817 aged 3 years, and 7 211 months.

(Broken, on the ground) In loving memory of Robert infant son of John MCMILLAN and Margaret MOFFAT of Holm who died at Glencrosh 14 th Jan. 1864 aged 14 212 months. Suffer little children to come unto me.

213 (Flat rectangular stone, 2 supports) Below this stone lyes the corpse of William MCMILLAN who died the 14 and buried the 22 July 1703.

Erected by John MCMILLAN Esquire of Holm to the memory of Margaret KERR his spouse, who died 3 June 1803 aged 45 years. Also David and Anthony 214 MCMILLAN their children aged 18 years each, and Jennet Joan and William who all died young. John MACMILLAN of Holm died at Brockloch 1 st December 1830, in the 87th year of his age. (Flat rectangular, stone 6 legs) Here ly the remains of Robert MCMILLAN of Holm who died Nov. 1770 and Janet MITCHELSON his spouse who died March 1760. 215 Also of David MCMILLAN of Holm who died April 1773 aged 57. Also Marion MCMILLAN his spouse who died April 1804 aged 84. Also Margaret, Robert and Jane MCMILLAN, their children.

216 Post 1918.

In memory of Archibald MILLIGAN who died at the Fingland 22nd July 1875 aged 75 years. Also James his son who died 17th June 1862 aged 34 years. Also 217 Matthew his son who died 28th October 1869 aged 34 years. Also Archibald his son who died 24th March 1877 aged 30 years. Also of Jackson SEATON his wife who died at the Fingland, 17th January 1883 aged 75 years. Also of John his son who died 15th Nov. 1900, aged 69 years.

Erected by John MCMATH in memory of John MCMATH his father who died 25th Jan. 1804 aged 72 years. Also in memory of Janet ARMSTRONG his mother who 218 died 5th Feb 1776 aged 25.

Erected by David MCMATH in memory of his son Willie who died at Woodhead Mines 1st February 1891 in his 10th year. Also his wife Matilda GIBSON who died at 219 Woodhead Mines 12th August 1904 aged 58 years. Also his son John who died at Glasgow 11th Oct. 1910, aged 40 years. Also his son David died 23rd December 1925 aged 42 years. Also the above David MCMATH died at Auchinleck 7th Jan. 1928 aged 83 years.

Erected by James MCMATH in memory of his father James MCMATH, who died at Halfmark Parish of Dalry, 19th July 1818, aged 30 years. Also of his mother 220 Margaret MCMILLAN who died at Woodhead Mines 4th March 1869, aged 79 years. Also Marion MCCULLOCH wife of John MCMATH, who died at the Liggate 1st June 1880 aged 65 years. The said John MCMATH died at Shennas, Ballantrae, 15th and was interred here on 21st of April 1890 aged 79 years.

Erected by Matthew John and James MILLIGAN in memory of their father John MILLIGAN who died Sept. 28 1788 aged 81. Also the corpse of Hellen FINDLAY his 221 spouse who died March 5 1747 aged 29 years.

Erected by David MURDOCH in memory of Andrew his son who died at Lochhead 15th August 1875 aged 4 years. Also of Agnes DOUGLAS his wife who died at 222 Lochhead 6th Sept. 1885 aged 38 years. Also the above David MURDOCH, who died at Waterhead, 5th March 1917 aged 74 years. Erected by John, William, Andrew and David MCMURDOCH in memory of Andrew MCMURDOCH their father who died July 11th 1746 aged 60 years. Also David 223 MCMURDOCH who died October 9th 1793 aged 63 years. Also Euphemia BAIRD his spouse who died ……..18th 1814 age 77.

(Flat rectangular stone on 6 legs) ………Also of Carsphairn who died Feb. 19th ….aged 75 years. And also of James …. their son who died 30th Oct. 1835 aged 13 224 years. And also of ……his daughter who died 21st Feb. 1836 aged 13 years. Also of Jannet MAC…..wife of the above …..who died at New Galloway 6th July 18….aged 52 years.

In memory of Robert GORDON, who died 19th October 1872 aged 75 years. Also Mary GORDON his widow who died in Dumfries 17th Nov. 1891 aged 89 years. 225 Also Agnes GORDON, their daughter wife of Thomas DRAFFON who died at Douglas 14th March 1875 aged 30 years.

226 In loving memory of James CALDER and his wife Mary Ann WILKIE. Also their son Edward. Also their son in law James GRAINGER.

This stone is erected by James GORDON in memory of…..GORDON his grand father. And Agnes DUNN his spouse who both perished in passing the burn of 227 Lamloch house Aug. 1759 and also Will’m GORDON his father who died 18 July 1783 aged 59. And Mary GOUDIE his spouse who died 15 January 1778.

228 Post 1918.

228 (Stone against wall) Illegible.

Erected to the memory of Ivie FERGUSON who died in Craigmalloch 27th May 1841 aged 55 years. Also Elizabeth his daughter who died 25th October 1841 aged 15 years. Also Sarah his daughter who died at Boatknow Dalry, 6th April 1860 aged 31 years. Also William, his son who died at the same place 14th May 1862 aged 27 230 years. Also John, his son who died at Boatknow 30th January 1869 aged 45 years. Also Wilhelmina POLLOCK, his wife, who was married secondly to William TURNER Boatknow and died there 10th July 1872 aged 70 years. Also Margaret FERGUSON their daughter, relict of Ivie DEMPSTER, who also died at Boatknow 4th July 1879 aged 49 years. Erected in memory of Rodger DUNN, who was born at Benwhat, Parish of Dalmellington 1659. He suffered much persecution for the cause of Christ and was killed 231 on the night of Carsphairn Fair June 1689 on the Farm of Brockloch. “Pluck’d from Minerva’s breast here am I laid, Which debt to cruel Atropos I’ve paid, Resting my clayey fabric in the dust, Among the holy ashes of the Just, My soul set sail for the celestial shore, Till the last trump the same with joy rested” Also Robert DUNN of Garryhorn who died Oct 6th 1738.