Biggar Urban Archaeology

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar Biggar Archaeology Group

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 1 A survey by Biggar Archaeology Group 2018 based on the survey of pre-1855 stones by John Smith in 1916, supplemented by Sheila Scott, 1972 and Biggar Church Cemetery, Lanarkshire, Scottish Monumental Inscriptions.

Supplementary notes by Sheila Scott, Brian Lambie and Wm Hunter, Biggar and the House of Fleming, 1862.

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 2 Map Grave Names on stone Inscription JS/SS SMI No. sector no. No. A 1 “Proudfoot, “Erected by Robert Proudfoot in memory of Elizabeth Graham his wife 12.1 664 Graham” d.1.12.1886 aged 59y. Marion Proudfoot his daughter d. 22.4.1874 aged 27y. Janet Proudfoot his daughter d. 23.7.1879 aged 33y. William Proudfoot his son d. 19.5.1885 aged 23y. Robert C. Proudfoot d. 20.1.1808 aged 81y. James Proudfoot his son d. at Motherwell 10.8.1920 aged 50y. Robert Proudfoot his grandson d. at Townhead, Bigger 18.3.1924 aged 33y” A 2 Small “(Small) J Small 1700 (John Smith lists 3 small stones, 2 with J 3, 1 with J 3 Small 1700)” A 3 Borthwick/ “John Borthwick late farmer Langlees 19.4.1835 85, w Ells Dinwoodie 2 477 Dinwoodie/Lillie 26.6.1840 87, da Elis 8.8.1872 85 (husband Geo Lillie 10.4.1871 65)” A 4 “McLean, Hadden” Erected by Margaret McLean in memory of Joseph Hadden her husband d. 1.1 478 7.3.1896 aged 37y. Also Thomas M. Hadden their son d. 6.1.1886 aged 14m A 5 “Wm Tweedie, wife “Wm Tweedie taylor Biggar 9,6.1795 55, w Agnes Loch 1.5.1329 87” 1 479 Agnes Loch” A 6 Reny (Now very worn; emblems mortality) Here lyes...Jas Robt and Mary Reny 13 maybe Jas d 24.6.1762 aged 24 chn to Robt Reny shoemaker Biggar 666 A 7 Gourlay (Now very worn; emblems mortality) Jean da of John Gourlay 29.11.1728 in 12 667 3rd y of age A 8 Peterson “(TS) rev Robt Peterson min Relief Congregation Biggar d 10.8.1802 in 6lst y 5 not found of age and 32nd of ministry, by the congregation (See notes Hunter)” A 9 Cuthbertson By Geo Cuthbertson manufr West Row Biggar to da Jean d Feb 1792 2y 6m 4 not found

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 3 Map Grave Names on stone Inscription JS/SS SMI No. sector no. No. A 10 “Cree, Fraser” “Gavin Cree nurseryman Biggar 17.6.1860 78, w Marion Fraser 23.9.1869 11 668 66, s Matthew 10.11.1889 61; Jane C 28.5.1847 18; Wm C 10,7.1891 56, w Jane Ramage 8.5.1889 48 (see nos. 10, 80, 183, 242, and notes Hunter)” A 11 “Cree, Nicol, “John Cree gardener Biggar 17.12.1796 89, w Rachel Marshal 12.11.1796 10 670 Houston, Marshal” 85; Ann Nicol w of Matthew C 10.2.1306 53, da Rachel 12.9=1798 20, da Ann 21.5.1813 19; W Cree surgeon RN 26.11.1826 45 (Back) Matthew Cree nurseryman and baillie Biggar held that office for 27y with fidelity and integrity d 7.7.1832 90, 2w Jean Houston 24.5.1856 89” A 12 “Tweedie, “John Tweedie 21.4.1734 79; -Richard T 23.5.1305 71, w Mary Gladston 9 671 Gladstone, Ritchie, 14.9.1309 72; Jas T wright Westrow 14.7.1350 81, w Jane Ritchie 28- Thorburn, Crichton, 3.1826 45, da Chr 19.4.1840 7, da Mary 1408.1852 24. w Agnes Thorburn Graham, Porteous” 20.4.1372 75; Jas T mert Biggar 30.1,1917 87, w Jane Wilson Crichton 12.3.1899 65, da Mary Agnes 22.7.1915 48 (Back) Jas Tweedie tenant Newbigging 7.9.18(2)0 81, w Janet Porteous 13.2.1308 66; Agnes Graham w of John T tenant Newbigging 11.7.1805 30; their s John T late tenant Newbigging 3.1.1335 69; their da Jean T 23.2.1835 67” A 13 “Watson, Tweedie” “And Watson d Culterallers 18.12.1858 70, w Janet Tweedie d Biggar 8 672 23.1.1875 72” A 14 “Brown, Prentice, “John Brown clothier 22.12.1866 50. w Helen Prentice 9.3-1882 66, s Jas 7 673 Reid” 20.4.1357 4y 5a, s John 24.7.1859 16, da Jane w of Simson Reid 5.7.1870 in 25th y, da Helen 23.12.1872” A 15 “Bryden, Valance” “Thos Bryden portioner Biggar 11.8.1787 46, w Janet Valance 1(2).2.325 78; 6 674 Thos Bryden d at Spain May 1837 “ A 16 Smith (Florence) (Small) Florence Smith 16 475 A 17 “Scott, Smith, “(TS) Robt Scott d 1762 67, w Margt Smith d 1764 67, chn Jas, Jean, Mary, 18 476 Valance” Isabel, Ann, Jas portioner Biggar 12.4.1822 83 (w Janet Valance d 1799 in 48th y); John and Robt sons of Robt Scott in Hamburgh” A 18 “Inglis, Lindsay, “Alex Inglis slater Biggar 14,4.1869 61, w Margt Pairman 28.10.1866 54, 17 474 Paiman” chn Marion 29,7.1864 26, John 19.5.1855 20, Margt 27.9.1851 3?; Jas Inglis 31.12.1867 27, w Elia Parker d Jersey 1.11.1368, da inf, da Marion Parker Inglis loll.1831 16; Robt Inglis 24.3.1875 29; Win Inglis mert Biggar 25.12.1876 31, W Anne Inglis 31.10,1906 64 (Back) Thos Inglis slater Biggar 10.3.1826 63, w Marion Lindsay 28.2.1816 47, of their chn. Margt, Mary and Helen inf” A 19 “Law, Ritchie, “Wm law portioner Biggar who mortified £41 sterling I for purpose of 19 473 Forrest” educating poor chn in this parish d 10.10.1767 52; And Ritchie currier Biggar 24.8.1809 67, w Jane Forrest 16.6.1807 69” A 20 unknown 19.1 not found A 21 “Lowden, Fraser” “Wm Lowden wright Biggar 17.2.1836.73, w Mary Fraser 29.9.1841 76” 20 471 A 22 Whitefield (Small) I Whitefield 21 470 A 23 “Fleming, “John Fleming farmer Biggar 29.11.1866 6(6), w Mary McCartney d Peebles 22 469 McCartney” 20.1.1898, da Marion 9.3.1847 8y 4m” A 24 “Forbes, Fleming” “By Jas Forbes to fa Wm Forbes mason Westrow d Dec 1817, his widow Eliz 23 468 Fleming 20.6.1867, and two of their family David and Agnes bd here” A 25 “Wilson, Paterson, “Jas Wilson late tenant Burnetland 15.6.1807 64, w Janet Paterson 24 467 Galbraith” 15.11.1807 70, s Jas tenant Burnetland 13.9.1842 65 (w Sarah Galbraith 19.3.1873 86) (Back) Wm Wilson late tenant Candy 21.11.1813 48; Wm s of Jas W farmer Burnetland land agent to his grace the duke of Richmond d Goodwood Sussex 28.2.1859 43; his s Jas W farmer Burnetland 19.8.1880 70; his w-Margt Steel 12.8.1812, 23-8.1891” A 26 Stewart (Small) Stewart 25 460/1? A 27 “McGowan, “(TS) Wm McGowan farmer Biggar Well 13.4.1822 66, w Margt Thomson 26 459 Thomson” 30.8.1832 72, s Wm mert Biggar d Whitestoun 4.1.1866 72 (w Margt Allan d probably Whitestoun Dunblane 15.4.1856 63)” A 28 “Brownlie, Rennie” Erected by James Brownlee in memory of Christina Rennie his wife d. 26.1 455 15.5.1893 aged 46y A 29 “Plenderleith, “Robt Plenderleith 20.4.1837 89; Jean Simpson w of Robt Plenderleith 27 453 Simpson” 13.10.1807 60, their s John 7.8.1794 14, their s Alex 12.5.1815 35”

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 4 Map Grave Names on stone Inscription JS/SS SMI No. sector no. No. A 30 “Black, Steel, “Erected by Robert Black in memory of Robert Black his father d. 2.5.1824 28 452 Russell” aged 58y. Margaret Steel his spouse d. **.8.1826 aged 63y. Also Jane Russell spouse to the above named Robert Black d. **.**.1865 aged 65y. The said Robert Black, Farmer, Biggar who erected this stone d. **.2.1969 aged 71y” A 31 “Inglis, John” “(Against wall of church, back difficult to read) John Inglis in-Stone 14 466 30.5.1816 81 (Back) Isabel da of And Inglis mason 12.8.1725 20” A 32 “Watson, Ballantyne, (Granite) By John Watson to great-grandparents Bertram Ballantyne d 1842 15 465 Williamson” and Margt Williamson d 1869 both bd here A 33 “Ritchie, Chapman, “Jas Ritchie portioner Biggar 4.7.1836 63, w Rachel Chapman 21.4.1833 38 464 Lindsay” 57, s And 4.8.1864 58 (w Helen Lindsay d Thankerton 25.2.1895 74, s Jas d Leith 20.8.1882 38, da Eliz d Thankerton 26.5.1920.79, s Alex d Mayfield Biggar 31.10.192(2) 78)” A 34 Flat A 35 “Minto, Lockhart” “Wm Minto coal mert Biggar b May,1847 d Nov 1914, w Dorothy Lockhart b 37 463 Nov 1840 d Feb 1920” A 36 “Minto, Vallance, “By W & J Minto to mo Janet Vallance 27.1.1830 60, bro John 20.8.1827 29, 36 462 Fraser” sis:Margt 3-4.1816 16; John & Margt inf; said Wm Minto mason who erected this stone d Westrow 5.4.1881 85; Margt Fraser widow of Wm Minto d’ Glasgow 16.7.1886 74 (see notes by Mr Lambie)” A 37 “Jamieson, “(TS) Jas Jamieson d Irvine 2.2.1845 83 late tenant Abbington, w Mary 35 458 Gillespie” Gillespie 24.12.1828 63, chn Barbara, Grizel, Mary, Alex, Grizel d young,’ Jas 4.9.1803, 1.10.1840” A 38 Jamieson “(TS) John Jamieson esq la of Jas J and Mary- Gillespie b .Abington 34 457 22.6.1794 d 18 Rutland Square Edinburgh 1.1.1848 for a number of years a partner in house, of Gillespie Moffat & Co Montreal he deposited £600 in hands of Prof Menzies to establish a bursary in college”” of Edinburgh to benefit sons of farmers schoolmasters mechanics and labourers in need of aid born in parishes of Crawfurd-John & Crawford ,the united parishes.of Lamington & Wandle, Roberton & Wiston & parishes of Coulter & Biggar” A 39 Jamieson. Melross “(TS, emblems mortality) Richard Jamieson tenant Culterallers 6.5.1761 67, 33 maybe w Margt Melross 5.11.1768 68, s John tenant Wandle Mill 13.1.1799 70 (w 460/461 Chr Black 16.7.1782 49, chn Richard, John. Chr, Richard tenant Wandle Mill 22.6.1847 in 74th y)” A 40 “Jamieson, Hill, “(Granite cross) Matthew Jamieson d North Lodge Cornhill 27.5.1905 74, 32 454 Hudson” w Helen Hill 19.3.1886 56, s Richard 18.11.1915 48 (w Jessie Hudson 4.11.1926 56)” A 41 “Jamieson, Cossar “Walter Jamieson farmer Lochurd 22.6.1842 88, w Marion Cosser 3.3-1829 31 451 [verse]” 88, by his heirs” A 42 “Jamieson, “Wm Jamieson weavers agent d Westrow 12.2.1829 53, w Chr Cree 30 449 Houston, Hamilton, 17.7.1878 95, chn Margt, Matthew, Cath. Wm Houston J weaver Westrow Cree” 21.8.1878 67 (w Jane M Morran 27.4.1885 54; Wm Hamilton shoemaker 20.1.1911 62, w Chr Jamiescn 24.3.1916 56” A 43 GM (Small) GM 29 maybe 450 A 44 “Watson, Gillespie, “Jas Watson builder & portioner West Row 8.10.1857 84th y, w Marion 44 320 Henderson” Gillespie 25,3.1856 89th y, chn Thos, Cath, John, Wm sculptor 23.3.1886 75 (w Mary , Ritchie 21.7.1830 69, da Margt 9.8.1905 57) (Back) Jas Watson mason Westrow 22.5.1843 44, w Jane Henderson 2.9.1871 74, da Cath 27.8,1910 88” A 45 WW (small) WW 43.1 A 46 “Pairman, “Robt Pairman 16.3.1867 83 mert Biggar, w Rachel Davidson 23.1.1835 49, 43 322 Davidson” da Agnes 20.7.1834 17, s Thos 5.5.1845 21, s John mert Peebles d Biggar 19.7.1852 36 (Back) John Pairman artist d Edinburgh 14.12.1843 55 (see notes by Mr Lambie, and Hunter)” A 47 “Vallance, Telfer” “(TS, emblems mortality; end broken)....burges(s) who d 5.5.1723 69, w 42 357 Margt Vallance 25.11.1700; Jas Telfer of Whinbush and portioner Biggar 6.2.1758 70; Jas Telfer of Whinbush and portioner Biggar 1.6.178(3 or 5) aged (3 or 5)6”

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 5 Map Grave Names on stone Inscription JS/SS SMI No. sector no. No. A 48 Low “(TS) rev John Low late pastor assoct “”congregation Biggar b 1735 41 358 ordained 30.9.1761 d 1.11.1804 in 69th y of age & 43rd y of ministry, by congregation & others (see notes Hunter” A 49 “Fletcher, Smith, “(TS) Agnes Fletcher S 15.4.1839 in. 11th y lch of rev David Smith (ls David 40 359 Brown” Williamson S student of philosophy 12.6.1851 19, 2s John Brown S d Sierra Leone””18.7.1865 32 bd English cemetery there) (see notes by Mr Lambie & Hunter)” A 50 “Dewar, Galloway, “(TS, worn; emblems mortality) Jas Dewar maltman Biggar 13.3.1700 65, w 39 maybe 472 Forrest” Janet Galloway 7.8.1723 72; Wm Forrest fewer and maltman Biggar d Dec 1713 aged ?5 y” A 51 Watt (Sm) J Watt 45.1 A 52 “Laurence Brown, “(TS, emblems mortality) Laurence Brown of Edmonston d aged 96, w 45 324 Glover, Lawson” Janet Gibson 30.11.1738 77, gchn- Janet, Wm, Jas, s Jas B of Edmonstcn d 1761 72; Bethia Scott d 1777 84; Laurence B of Edmonston s of said Jas 13.9.1808 84, w Anne Lawson 12.12.1816 84, s Jas B of Edmonston 12.12.1820 63 (w Eliz Glover 23-4.1833 60, chn Adam, Archd, Wallace, Bethia, Anne Lawson B) (see notes by Mr Lambie)” A 53 Lindsay (Small) J Lindsay 53 325 A 54 “Paterson, Inglis” “Margt Paterson 27.10.1870 80, husband Wm Inglis 22.3.1871 86” 52 A 55 “Laurence Brown, “(TS) Laurence Brown 9.1.1874 74, his two chn Margt Gardiner 28.6.1839 6, 46 330 Gardner” Laurence 9.12.1842 5 (see notes by Mr Lambie) “ A 56 Law (Small) (A) Law 51 A 57 “Carmichael, “(TS) Thos Carmichael writer & baillie Biggar 12.8.1795 82, w Margt 47 331 Jamieson, Bryden, Jamieson 11.1.1798 70, gs Thos s of rev dr Bryden min of Dalton d Craig” 12.6.1826 36, da Margt 8.7.1828 73; Violet Craig w of Thos Carmichael 11.11.1749 28, s Jas aged 8m (see notes Hunter)” A 58 “Hamilton, Watson, “(TS) Jas Hamilton mert Biggar 20.2.1825 67, w Agnes watson 7.8.1845 80, 50 332 Pringle” s Jas d Jamaica 3.1.1824 23, s Archd nailer Biggar 11.12.1350 54; Janet Hunter w of Archd Hamilton 23.2.1865 61, yt gda Agnes Hamilton Johnston w of Robt Pringle/Hiilpark Biggar 18.5.1932 (see History of Peeblesshire by J.W. Buchan iii p.155)” A 59 “Ritchie, Kay” “John Ritchie weaver Biggar 5.3.1801 63, bro Jas 9.1.1829 83; Agnes 56 354 Kay w of Jas Ritchie 5.4.1835 82. their s John 23.2.1844 63, their da Ann 24,12.184(6) 53” A 60 “Russell, Muir” Sacred to the memory of William Russell *** & Portioner in Biggar d. 47.1 355 22.10.1*** aged 76y. Grizzel Muir wife of William Russell d. 17.6.1880 aged 75y. William Russell *** Student of Divinity d. 9.1.1862 aged 23y. Alexander their son d. 5.11.1902 aged 66y. Elizabeth their youngest daughter d. on Sabbath 9.4.1916 A 61 “Telfer, Deans” “TS) John Telfer portioner & tenant Carwood 19.3.1762 66, w Betthea Deans 48 356 15.12.1746 (40), s Jas 24.4.1782 23, s John portioner Biggar d Dec 1796 in 41st y” A 62 “Kello, Linton, “(Ob with urn) Geo Kello CM surgeon Biggar 24.8.1864 71, w Mary Linton 49 Gillies, White” 5.4.1852 50, s Geo 11.10.1832 2w, da Mary 4.3.1840 2y, s Alex physician & surgeon Biggar 20.10.1874 43,(right side) their s Simon Linton Kello J? agent Commercial Bank Biggar 14.12.1906 76 (w Isabella White 4.4.1909 64, (left side) their s John physician & surgeon Biggar 22.1.1900 71, their da Jane Noble 19.2.1904 76 widow of Benjamin Gillies/ Edinburgh, their da Jessie Gladstone Kello 8.6.1916 82 (See notes by Mr Lambie)” A 63 nr wall 54.1 A 64 “Paterson, Liddle, “Robt Paterson tenant Burnfoot of Quothquan 8.4.1811 87, w Margt Liddle 54 333 Brown” 30.4.1310 80, da Janet 12.4.1784 22, Margt 23.5.1808 38, s John farmer Lindsaylands 22.9.1837 79, s Robt 6.2.1845 80 (Back) Agnes Brown w of John Paterson late of Lindsaylands d Carnwath 9 8 1863 86” A 65 Pairman “(Ob) Thos Pairman 1.7.1875 43, by officers & other members of the 62nd 55 334 Lanarkshire rifle volunteer corps Biggar as tribute for his long & faithful discharge of duty as marker to the corps (see notes by Mr Lambie)” A 66 1715 A 66a FS. Emblems mortality

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 6 Map Grave Names on stone Inscription JS/SS SMI No. sector no. No.

B 67 Steil “(Overgrown FS, Thos Steil, see notes by Mr Lambie)” 57.1 360? B 68 “Nicol, Smith” “(Ob with masonic emblems) Gaven Nicol mason 1.3.1819 60 erected as 57 361 tribute of respect by a number of the brethren of the lodge Biggar Free Operatives in the AL 5821 and in AD 1821; And Nicol late postmaster Biggar d 1.2,1849 64 inscribed as tribute of respect by a number of the brethren of the lodge Biggar Free Operatives AL 5849 AD 1849, his w Agnes Smith d 28.1.1865 72 (see notes Hunter) “ B 69 unknown 57.2 B 70 “Masterton, Clark” “Jas Masterton weaver Biggar 5.3.1857 64, s Wm 5.8.1839 13m, da Marion 58 362 22.11.1849 28, s John 29-9.1856 41; Isabella Clark w of Jas Masterton 9.7.1858 65, their da Janet 20.8.1862 46 (see notes by Mr Lambie) “ B 71 “Bogle, Spence” “Wm .Bogle 23.6.1837 82 tenant Mosslde, s Wm gardener Biggar 27.3-1851 60 363 72, w Cath Spence 15.5.1828 75, da Margt 13.2.1802 21” B 72 Thomson (Small) J (Thomson) d 1(8) 03 61 364 B 73 WP (Small) W P 62 365 B 74 Rae Isabella da of Daniel Rae portioner Sunniside d 4.5.1805 5y 7m 63 366 B 75 Rae “(Now almost illegible)? R; John Rae d Biggar 7.6.1796 34, s John 26.5.1796 64 368 2, s Jas 7.10.1799 aged ?. (On back, figures of Adam & Eve & tree of life)” B 76 “Smellie, Isabella” In memory of Isabella Smellie late Toll-Keeper d. 19.5.1895 aged 80y 64.1 367 B 77 “Wilson, Ramsay, “Erected to the memory of James Wilson, Baker d. at Kilncroft, Biggar 59.1 439 Young” 7.9.1927 aged 70y. Also his infant daughters Ellen Ramsay d. 19.1.1890. Elliott d. 9.8.1899. Grace Young wife of the above James Wilson d, 18.5.1957 aged 76y”

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 7 Map Grave Names on stone Inscription JS/SS SMI No. sector no. No. B 78 “Johnston, “By John Johnston who d 13,11.1902 80; Jessie Robertson w of John J 59 440 Robertson, Bertram, 22.10.1891 66; Win J 19.12.1889 40, w Jane Bertram Watson-15.6.1938 78; Watson” Geo R Johnston inf” B 79 “Goodman, “In memory of James Goodman d. 4.7.1882 aged 65y and Anne Warnock 59.2 441 Warnock” his wife d. 25.9.1889 aged 60y. Catherine Goodman d. at Dunedin, New Zealand 9.9.1916 aged 57y. Catherine Goodman wife of John Dolan d. at Biggar 29.1.1924 aged 7” B 80 Ferguson “Sacred to the memory of Mungo Ferguson d. 27.12.1888 aged 62y. Also 59.3 442 John 3rd son of the said Mungo Ferguson, Teacher, Whalsay, Lerwick, Shetland d. 29.2.1888 aged 32y. Also George his youngest son b. in Biggar 12.9.1864 d. 29.11.1892” B 81 Porteous “Jas Porteous maltman Hartree 27.2.1784 67, w Helen Walker 30.6.1813 78; 67 372 Helen Ritchie w of John Porteous weaver Lanark 10.9.1805 29” B 82 Halbert “Jas Halbert hosier Biggar 13.3.1831 65, w Joanna Wilson 23.11.1808 47, 66 371 s Archd 27.1.1819 23, 2w Rachel Slimond 8.11.1829 70, s Thos clothier Biggar 16.4.1877 78 (w Agnes Graham d Edinburgh 8.6.1890 78; Chr da of Thos Halbert :25.3.1833 16m; Christina H 25.1.1842 4m; Jas H 20.1.1849 4y; Wm A Halbert 6.2.1863 8y; (Back) Joanna Wilson Halbert da of Thos H 15.3.1867 27 (his s Jas 4.3.1871 18, his da Marion Graham H 13.5.1873 16, his da Janet Clark H 17.5.1894 51, his da Elis 12.12.1895” B 83 “Millar, Halbert” In memory of Margaret Millar wife of John G. Halbert 29.10.1848 – 66.1 370 28.6.1910 and John Graham Halbert 10.10.1849 – 20.5.1930 B 84 Bertram “(Now very worn) John Bertram 4.8.171b 28, sis Janet 17.12.1713 16, bro 65 369 Jas tenant Lindsaylands 9.9.1759 67” B 85 “Muir, Bertram, “Erected by William Bertram, Melbourne, Australia – Sacred to the 65.1 405 Riddell” memory of John Bertram d. 28.8.1878 aged 71 and Grace Muir his wife d. 16.11.1855 aged 51. John their son d. 18.7.1862 aged 20. Jean their daughter wife of Charles Riddel d. at Canterbury, New Zealand 7.9.1865. James their son, Sergeant, R.A. d. at Plymouth 21.6.1868 aged 84. Marion their daughter d. in infancy. Elizabeth their daughter d. at Siller Knowe, Biggar 24.7.1924 aged 88. Also Margaret Kerr widow of the above John Bertram d. 23.9.1900 aged 75y” B 86 “Gladstone, Aiken, “(TS) John Gladstone portioner Biggar 1.6.1757 63, w Janet Aitken 5.2.1780 68 373 Wyld etc” 80, s Wm15.6.1776 52, s John portioner Biggar 20.2.1800 73 (w Chr Tavener 19.9.1814 76, s Jas 1.2.1772 8i); John G watchmaker & portioner Biggar 22.8.1772, 8.7.1851, of his family Marion Wyld w of John Gladstone 13.2.1822 43, chn John, Marion, Chr d young, s Adam 3.8.1840 20, da Eliz w of A Chalmers at Liverpool 29.11.1840 32, da Jane d Liverpool 13,6.1841 29, s Alex 24.1.1845 26, s Jas 15.1.1861 44, s John d Liverpool 17.11.1862 48, da Margt w of David Brown 13.8.1874 73, s Thos d Liverpool 4.4.1876 70 (See notes by Mr Lambie)” B 88 Mitchell “Erected by Catherine Mitchell in memory of her husband George Mitchell 69.1 375 d. 25.6.1868 aged 56y. William their son d. 12.5.1870 aged 27y. The above Catherine Mitchell d. 12.11.1883 aged 68y. Thomas Mitchell, Saddler, Biggar d. 3.8.1905 aged 59y. Isabella Wilson wife of the above Thomas Mitchell d. 18.2.1917 aged 68y. Also Sergeant, William Mitchell son of Thomas Mitchell d. at Alexandria, Egypt of Enteric Fever contracted at Gallipoli 18.9.1915 aged 34y. Also David Wilson Mitchell d. at Vancouver 29.7.1925” B 89 “Black, Cockburn, “Thos Black d Biggar 15-3-1887 81, w Janet Paterson 22.7,1894 86; Mary 69 374 Paterson, Aitken” Black w of Jas Cockburn/Daikeith d Biggar 9.6.1868 35 (Back) John Paterson in Biggar 1.5.1794 71, w Jane Aitken 1.5.1793 63, s Wm gardener. Hartree 4.8.1838 79 (w. Agnes Aitken 1.9.1850 76, s Alex 26.11.1819 4y 6m, s John 3.4.1825 27)” B 89 “Inglis, Tod, Wilson” Wm Inglis weaver Biggar 25.4.1824 59; Agnes Tod w of Wm Inglis weaver 70 376 Westrow 10.3.1823 68; this burying ground belongs to Jas Wilson B 90 “Porteous, “Wm Porteous mert 5.2.1826 75; Jean Thomson w of Wm Porteous mert 71 377 Thomson, Dick” Biggar 3-3.1804 51. s Jas 26.5.1806 19, da Jean 23-1.1811 (3)0 (Back) Robt Dick late wright Biggar 18.1.1848 62, w Janet Porteous 8.5.1865 82”

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 8 Map Grave Names on stone Inscription JS/SS SMI No. sector no. No. B 91 “Jackson, Erected to the memory of Ann Jackson wife of William Walker d. at Biggar 71.1 444 Cunningham, Shiells Cottage 24.4.1891 aged 64y. The above William Walker d. 21.6.1896 Walker” aged 81y. Also their son Thomas Walker d. at Biggar Shiels Lodge 17.2.1919 aged 70y. Margaret Cunningham wife of Thomas Walker d. 26.8.1929 aged 77y B 92 “Crichton, Thomson, “Wm Crichton 20.3.1832 88, w Mary-Thomson 30.10.1809 53, s Robt 75 383?385? Weir” 8.10.1795 10, s Wm d Medwyn-Mains 4.5.1860 82 (w Marion Weir 5.12.1865 76. da Mary 19.12.1836 21, s Geo 30.12.1349 (3)1 )” B 93 “Wilson, Crawford” Jas Wilson late tenant Hartree Mill d Gossland 27.1.1335 74; Jean da of Jas 74 381 Wilson at Hartreemiln 12.3.1302 12 {his w Margt Crawford 7.12.1836 75) B 94 “Pillans, Noble” “n memory of William Pillans son of George Pillans, Merchant, Biggar d. 73.1 380 6.3.1868 aged 21y. Also George Pillans d. 20.4.1902 aged 81y and Eleanor Noble his wife d. 2.2.1907 aged 83y” B 95 “Pairman, Brown” “Alex Pairman late farmer Wolfclyde d Biggar 19.9.1871 77, w Janet Brown 73 379 3.6/1872 77” B 96 Gibson Wm Gibson portioner Westrow of Biggar 12.4.1790 60... (rest of inscription 72 378 buried) B 97 Telfer “(On back, skeleton) Henry Telfer shoemaker Biggar 22.10.1707” 76 386 B 98 “Murray, Lawson” “Robt Murray joiner Quothquan 3.5.1832 52, w Isabella Wilson Lawson d 77 387? Partick 9.12.1898 62. da Agnes d Glasgow 3,12.1892 20” B 99 “Lawson, Kello “Jas Lawson mert Biggar 23,4.1847 46, w Eliz_Kello 27.3.1821 18, w 78 388 ,Muir” Jane Muir 11.4.1843 46, da Eliz 16.6.1844 15, da Chr 9.7.1344 20, s Alex 12.7.1844 9, s Jas 14,8.1845 14, s John 16.6,1877 52, da Jean d Yoker 21.6.1887 48” B 100 unknown 78.1 B 101 Robertson “1872; John Robertson builder & baron baillie Biggar 19.4.1864 90, w Margt 83 392 Smith 18.2.1861 76, s Wm 27.7.1827 12, s Robt 10cSd870 58, gs John Robertson late agent commercial bank Carnwath only s of Jas their s d Edinburgh 19.11.1923 75” B 102 “Hislop, Shortt” John Hislop portioner Biggar 16.3-18(3 or 5)1 69th y; Laurence H d Leogan 79 384 Estate Jamaica 18.4-18(3 or 5)9 28; Jas H 8.2.1851 33 (Back) Lawrence Hislop smith Candyburn 13.4.184(7) 91; Jannet Shortt w of Lawrence Hislop/Candyburn 18.1.1828 72 B 103 “Harland, Watt, “(Ob, railed) Ebenezer Harland 27.10.1904 70, w Agnes Watt 26.11.1913 73; 80 395 Cree” And Cree jun engineer late of Pinang East India d Biggar 3.9.18(6)1 42; And Cree sen late of excise d Biggar 23.5.1857 71 bd old family burying ground; Agnes Cree relict of Wm Thomson officer of excise 6.9.1872 93 (see notes by Mr Lambie & no.10)” B 104 “Rae, Crawford, Erected by John Rae ILMO his wife Agnes Archibald Crawford d. 9.11.1897 80.1 445 Inglis” aged 56y. Mary who d. in infancy 1870. The above John Rae d. 31.1.1933 in his 90th year. ILMO Janet Inglis wife of Michael Rae d. 3.9.1952 aged 77y. The above Michael Rae d. 3.1.1954 aged 82y. Also their daughter Janet Inglis Rae d. 14.12.1997 aged 86y B 105 “Forrest, Moffat” “(Ob) Wm Forrest b Biggar Nov 1813 d Symington 23.5.1890 76, w Isabella 86 389 Moffat 13.3.1903 80” B 106 “Forrest, Telfer” “Hugh Forrest mason 29.9,1867 60, w Janet Telfer 7.8.1902, s John 85 390 23c7,1891 32, s Archd 3-5.1906 (s Hugh 15.11.1925 bd Edinburgh), s Wm 11,12.1928; Robt F 7.2,1887 86.” B 107 “Forrest, Whitelaw” “(TS) Alex-Forrest herdsman Biggar 6.3.184(0 or 9) 62, w Eliz Whitelaw 84 28.12,1851 65” B 108 “Inch, Dick” “John Inch farmer Pyetknow 23.7.1843 85, w Grizel Sinclair 24.10,1854 89, 87 402 s Wm 2.6,1828 23, s Robt farmer lightshaw Muirkirk d there 23.1.1863 60 (da Eliz d Lightshaw 30.10.1367 8), s Adam 14.3-1869 59 (w Janet Dick 28 7.1891 80), da Grace d Biggar 11.2.1880 87” B 109 “Inch, Tweedie, “John Inch 7.1.1774 78, w Jean Tweedie 15.3.1795 85, s Alex 6.9.1783 48; 88 400 Pairman” Marrion Pairman w of Alex Inch 27.12.1773 45”

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 9 Map Grave Names on stone Inscription JS/SS SMI No. sector no. No. B 110 “Johnstone, Muir” “Wm Johnstone shoemaker Biggar 5.12.1834 75; Grizel Muir w of Wm 94 401 Johnstone 29.8.1825 65; Jas- J 24.12.1791 10m; Rachel 19.4.1796 ly; Margt 1.5.1796 2y; Griszel 20.5.180/ 15y; Wm Jonnston .shoemaker Biggar 7.1.1796, 31.12.1877; Jas J blacksmith Thankerton 18.11.1828, 21.12.1899 (John Smith lists 3 small stones, not found 1972, 2 with W J, 1 with 1833)” B 111 “Bowe, Deans” “(TS, emblems mortality) Wm Bowe surgeon Biggar 3.12.1790 67, w 89 399 Rachel Deans 16.1.1780 49, s John 17.11.1757 3m, s Jas physician Biggar 6.12.1802 37 (da Helen 7,10,1816 20)” B 112 “McLean, Craig” “Mary McLean w of Wm C Craig farmer Annieston 22.3.1861 33, their s Robt 90 398 30.3.1857 10m, da Jemima Clark C 17.1.1861 5m, s Jas McLean 24.7.1923 65 bd Papakura HZ, da Marion McLean 7.2.1938 79 bd Papakura NZ” B 113 “Craig, Thorburn, “Wm Clark Craig farmer Annieston 11.5.1889 56, w Cath Somerville 91 397 Clark, Cleghorn” Thorburn 14,1,1885 42, s John 28.2.1866 29d, s And Thorburn 10,7,1374 9m, da Eliz Alexander 1.7.1878 12m, s Wm Clark 5.5.1385 3y 8m, da Jane Cleghorn 1.12.1911 44, w Cath Cleghorn d ?” B 114 “Craig, Ireland, “John Craig baker Biggar 1(3 or 3).9.1827 84, w Jean Ireland 17,11.1787 92 396 Clark” 41, da Marion 19-1.1829 51; Robt Craig portioner Biggar 6„1,18(5)2 66, w Jemima Clark d Papanui Auckland NZ 6.6.1884 85, s John 11.7.1828 6m, 2s John 11.7.1829 8m” B 115 “Clark, “Robt Clark farmer Thripland 24.3.1873 82, w Agnes Reid 13.5,1874 74, 100 404 Reid,Thomson” s Alex mert Glasgow 24.3.1854 17, s Robt 7-11-1881 46, s John late mert Helensburgh d Hartree 3.7.1884 51 (Back) Geo Clark farmer Heaviside 16.2.1829 80, w Agnes Thomson 25.7c1799 35, s Jas inf, s Wm saddler Biggar 2.4.1327 30” B 116 “Bertram, Muir, “By Wm Bertram/Melbourne Australia; John Bertram 28.8.1878 71, w Grace 101 405 Riddel, Kerr” Muir 16,11.1855 51, s John 18.7.1862 20. da Jean w of Chas Riddel d Canterbury NZ 7.9,1865, s Jas sergt RA d Plymouth 21,6.1868 34, da Marion inf, da Elie d Siller Knowe Biggar 24-7,1924 88; Margt Kerr widow of above John Bertram 23.9,1900 75”

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 10 Map Grave Names on stone Inscription JS/SS SMI No. sector no. No. C 117 Pairman “(listed by John Smith as near 81, not found 1972) (Small) Jas Pairman. No 81.1 393? inscription visible 2018” C 118 “Cranston Brown, (Now worn) Isabella Cranston Brown da of rev Geo B/ North Berwick 81 394 Jonnston” 27.9.1833 16; Walter Johnston 5.8.1835 81 C 121 “Fisher, Ronaldson, Erected by Stephen & Elizabeth Fisher in memory of Betsy Ronaldson her 80.2 446 Murray” mother d. at Over Abington **.5.1887 aged 68y. Also Margaret Murray Fisher their daughter d. at Edinburgh 30.7.1903 aged 26y. Stephen Fisher d. at Edinburgh 17.9.1911 aged 65y. Elizabeth Murray wife of the above Stephen Fisher d. at Edinburgh 22.2.1939 aged 87y. Jessie Brown Fisher their daughter d. at Edinburgh 29.8.1*** aged ** C 122 McAlpine “Que la paz prevalezca en la tierra lat pace win throu the hail warld ow’re. 319 In memory of a good friend to Biggar, Tom McAlpine 23.9.1929 – 21.2.2006, Councillor, Clydesdale District Council 1988-1996, South Lanarkshire Council 1995-2006 – Verse – Peace prevail on earth” C 123 “Wilson, Caldwell” “(On wall of church) Jas Wilson 23.4.1839, 30.10.1841 s of rev Jas Caldwell 95 413 (2s Jas Wilson 25.4.1842, 21,20.1843, 2da Eliza Currie d Stockton on Tees 15,1.1850, w Helen Wilson d Paisley ,13,5,1865); their cousin Wilhelmina Wilson d Biggar 6.9.1350 (see notes Hunter)”

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 11 Map Grave Names on stone Inscription JS/SS SMI No. sector no. No. C 124 “Black, Deans” “(On church wall, now worn) Robt Black mert Biggar 6.3,1807 35; Helen 96 414 Deans w of Robt Black mert Biggar -9.2,1805 23, their da Margt 1.5,1804 15m” C 125 unknown 96.1 (throughstane). Tablestone C 126 “Gibson, “(On wall of church) mr Thos Gibson surgeon Biggar, w Rachil livingstoun, s 97 415 Livingstoun” John mert Biggar 14.1.1755 48 (w Jean Dickson 13,7,1767 57); Rachil and Janet chn of John Gibson mert Biggar (see notes by Mr” C 127 “3 tablets on “(3 tablets on wall of church) (centre) In memory of John Christison, 98 “416,417” wall:Christison, D.D. for nearly 52y Minister of this parish 8.6.1800 – 20.6.1875. Ramsay McLellan, Oliphant, Hannay McLellan his wife 21.5.1807 – 18.6.1861 and their children James Hannay” 15.11.1834 – 18.12.1836 and whose devoted Nurse Barbara Crosbie d. Dec 1836. Joan Frances Sophia 18.1.1845 - 8.7.1859. David Alexander McLellan 7.3.1840 - 21.10.1861. Willliam Hannay McLellan d. 14.3.1842 – Aug 1867 in Demerara. John William Christison 14.7.1843 – 7.9.1878 at Mundisore, Neemuch, India aged 35y. Mary Christison 18.2.1828 – 3.1.1886. Charles Christison 18.1.184* - 28.4.1887 In memory of James Christison, Cumbernauld father of the Rev. John Christison 25.12.1753 – 11.11.1846. Ann Hay his daughter 16.12.1806 – 7.12.1866 – In memory of Ann Hay Christison widow of Thomas Oliphant 1830 – 1891. Melville Christison wife of Samuel Smith d. at Liverpool 15.3.1895 aged 54. Ramsay Hannay Christison widow of Rev. Matthew Armstrong 19.1.1832 – 16.5.1895 aged Skirling Manse. Catherine Hannay Christison widow of John M. Hunter 1829 – 29.1.1916 at Edinburgh. John Samuel Hunter, grandson d. 25.2.1938 see notes Lambie and Hunter” C 128 “Hamilton, Kay, “(Tablets on wall of church) Wm Hamilton farmer Persilande, 5.10.184760, 108 418 Brown, Tweedie, w Agnes Kay 13,7.1831 92, s John inf, s Thos farmer Poniel 13-4.1900 75 Coubrough” (w Jane Brown d Poniel Douglas 3-3,1330 in 100th y, da Margt Tweedie d Crossbum 5ouglas 7.4.1942 83 (on left) David Coubrough farmer Sornfalla Wiston 20.8,1854 37, w Annie Hamilton d Poniel Douglas 29.5.1920 91” C 129 “Dickson, Muirhead, “(Tablet high on wall of church, worn) mrs Mary Dickson of Persilands 125 Noble” 21.12.1782 in 72nd y, her two husbands Geo Muirhead of Persilands d 17.2.1751 in 67th y and rev mr John Noble of Libberton d Sept 1776 in 55th y of age (see notes by Mr Lambie, and Fasti I 255)” C 130 “Newbigging, “Sacred to the memory of The Rev. William Newbigging, D.D. who was 125.1 419 Wilson” Minister of this parish for 9y d. at the Manse 26.4.1884 in the 48th year of his age and his wife Sarah Wilson d. at Dalkeith 1.11.1926 in her 87th year – Verse” C 131 Cosh (Emblems mortality) B Here lyes Thomas Cosh dayer and balif and 133 547? burgess in Biggar died July first anno dom 1718 aged 64 (see notes by Mr Lambie) C 132 “Watson, McHaffie, “(TS) rev Wm Watson for 35y min Biggar parish d 31.10,1822 73rd y of age; 99 412 Forrester” mrs Janet Forrester w of rev. mr wm Watson min Biggar 28. 3.1804 46, their da Isabella 7.3,1791 13m, da Mary Watson 29.3,1805 16, s mr Wm W writer Edinburgh 17.3.1818 20, s rev Thos W for 43y min Covington & Thankerton d 17,9-1854 in 70fch y of age (w Eleanora McHaffie 18.2.1803, 21,6-1877, da Jane d 4.12.1904; yt da Agnes d 31.1,1913); Jessie -Forrester Watson 18,10.1835, 17.3.1524 (see Fasti I 239 & 249 & III 294; Janet Forrester is given as da of” C 133 “Gairns, Girdwood” “John Gairns sometime tenant Kirkurd Hopes and after_wards in Badinsgale 124 flattened d Jeanfield 1.10.1812 88, w Margt Girdwood 15-10,1811 81, s Wm late tenant Old Posso 2.4.1821 54; Wm Gairns late tenant Cross Hopes 18.6,1809 78. gch Eliz Gairns 9.6.1822 15m” C 134 “Gladstone, “(Now worn) mr Wm Gladstone of excise d 17.2.1816 in 87th y; Robt G 123 Sibbald” tenant Toftcombs 20.1.1800 65, w Helen Sibbald 29.11:1824 75, s Jas 7.7.1828 50; Margt G 9.3-1826 8.. Helen G 17.4.1828 12 das of..(rest of inscription buried) (see notes by Mr Lambie on no.68)”

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 12 Map Grave Names on stone Inscription JS/SS SMI No. sector no. No. C 135 “Vallance, Hamilton, “(TS) Wm Vallance saddler & portioner Bigger 24.4,1847 66, w Agnes 109 421 Wilkie, Brown” Hamilton 29.5.1875 85, s Jas 8,1,1321 2y 6m, da Jane 6.9.1824 ly; Janet V w of Jas Wilkie 6.10.13(5)4 33; their s Jas V saddler 25.3.1876*51; their s John V saddler & coach-builder 20 7.1896 66, w Margt Brown 29.9,1923 80” C 136 “Junkison, ( Emblems mortality) Janet Junkison da of Jas J burgess Biggar and w of - 122 432 Sumerval” Hugh Somerval wright Dolphingtoun d 20.2.1734 33 C 137 Stirling “(TS) Thos Stirling Edmondstunne esq of Cambus Wallace 21.12.1831 51, 107 409? ed by his widow” C 138 “Inch, Murray” Grace Inch w of John Murray slater Biggar 11.9.1870 26 110 422 C 139 Bertram Jas Bertram late surgeon Biggar 12.5.1815 63 106 411 C 140 “Inch, Jamieson” 1855 ed by Alex Inch farmer Howburn Walston who d 26.9.1872 78. w 111 423 Griszel Jamieson 2.7.1899 85. da Helen 28.1.1853 2 C 141 “Weir, Thorburn, “Geo Weir portioner Westrow 19.10.1366 74, w Christina Thorburn 13,4,1852 105 410 Purdie, Lindsay” 62; Mary W 9.4,1835 15; Wm W 4.1.1834 9m; Isabella Purdie W 8.9.1842 20; Christina W w of John Lindsay 1.11,1848 23; John W 15.2,1892 70” C 142 “Sinclair, Inglis” “Jas Sinclair 27,201797 71, w Grizal Inglis 4.12.1804 76, chn Wm 3.2.1770 112 424 7, Marion 16.4.1773 2, Alex 15.3.1794 33 (see notes by Mr Lambie)” C 144 unknown 101.1 C 145 “Henderson, “Alex Henderson flesher Biggar 3.3,2.1847 49, w Janet Denholm 28.6.1827 93 408 Denholm, Hamilton, 28, their Ida Margt 6.9.1900 70 (?), his s David 23.4.1832 22m, da Agnes Ingram” 30.10.1860 29, da Grace 13.11.1862 39, sons Jas Hamilton aged 30 and Wm aged 25 both drowned Glasgow on night of 30.11,1864, w Margt Hamilton 8.9.1873 66 (Back) Bella* Ingram 4da of late Mrs Ingram/Bristol and gda of late| Alex Henderson d in 26th y” C 146 “Bertram, Young” “John Bertram d April 1847 76, w Janet Young April 1821 49, s Jas June 102 407 1822 22, s Thos 9.12.1864 56” C 147 “Adams. McDonald, “ILMO James Adams, Hairdresser d. 3.11.1901 aged 62 and his wife Sarah 80.3 447 Young” McDonald d. 16.10.1887 aged 49 and their family James d. at Sydney, N.S.W. 20.5.1913 aged 40. Jessie Young d. 26.11.1914 aged 55. William d. 25.6.1920 aged 63. Mary McDonald d. 26.5.1935 aged 69. George Brown d. at Edinburgh 8.5.1936 aged 60. Donald d. 17.4.1941 aged 77” C 148 “Leishman, Erected by David Leishman in memory of David Leishman his son d. 93.1 448 Geddas” 16.9.1887 aged 34y. The above David Leishman d. 23.8.1888 aged 85y. Christina Geddas his wife d. 7.9.1890 aged 78y C 149 Ormiston In memory of Susan *** wife of Robert Ormiston d. 10.9.1*** aged 53y. 102.1 438 Robert *** son of William *** d. 4.8.1*** aged 15m. The above Robert Ormiston d. ***1905 aged ***y. William Ormiston d. *.2.1913 aged **y. Janet Yuille wife of the above William Ormiston d. 9.2.1*** aged **y C 150 “Johnston, Steel, “Wm Johnston mert Biggar 13.10.1861 66; Margt Steel w of Wm Johnston 104 437? Carrick [flattened]” mert Biggar 25.3.1832 59, 3 chn inf, their s Geo mert Biggar 18.6.1862 33 (w Helen Carrick d Lanark 4.11.1398 69, s Carrick Wm d Lanark Nov 1892 34)” C 151 “Hislop, Stoddart” “Wm Hislop watchmaker b Peebles 24.10.1812 d 19.1.1884, w Jane 113 Stoddart b Peebles 18.6.1815 d 6.3.1894, s John 5.8.1847, 9.3.1852, da Annie 28.4.1854, 18.6.1875, da Jeanie 4.9.1845, 28.12.1918, da Janet 5.3.1852, 17.1.1938; Robt d Ballyclare. Ireland 8.1.1921 (69) bd Larne” C 152 “Millar, Charteris” “(facing south) Isabella Millar w of Jas Charteris 26.10.1886 57i their chn 103 Rachel Alston* Isabella, Jas Millar d young: Jas Charteris 1.1,1905 82, their gs Fred 25.12.1905 27, their da Mary 8.8.1932 60, their s ‘ John d ? March 1934 aged ?” C 153 “Brown, Dalrymple” “Erected by James Brown in memory of his mother Janet Gordon d. 103.1 436 26.10.186 aged 55y. James Brown his father d. 15.12.1905 aged 86y. The above James Brown, Tailor and Clothier, Biggar d. at The Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh 24.1.1930 aged 69y. Also Elizabeth C. Dalrymple his beloved wife d. 18.4.1934 aged 70y. Agnes their daughter d. 1.9.1958 aged 60y. John Dalrymple their son d. 24.1.1980 aged 86y. Jean Pollock daughter of John Dalrymple d. 5.1.1999 aged 74y”

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 13 Map Grave Names on stone Inscription JS/SS SMI No. sector no. No. D 154 “Murray, Mary Gray” (Marble cross) Mary Gray Murray 2da of John Lamb M 30.11.1915 48 121 427 D 155 “Murray, John “(Small, marble) John Lamb Murray” 120 428 Lamb” D 156 “Murray, Jane “(Small, marble) Jane Findlay Murray” 119 429 Findlay” D 157 “Murray, Nigel (Marble cross) Nigel Blackwood Murray b Heavyside 20.4.1913 d 28.1.1915 118 430 Blackwood” D 158 Findlay “(Small, marble) Helen R Findlay d Heavyside 30.11.1915 78” 117 431 D 159 “Crawford, Murray” “(Marble cross) John Crawford MB CM d The Knoll Biggar 3.6,1899 43, w 114 Helen Findlay Murray d Ayr 19.12.1920 55” D 160 “Murray, Gray” “(Ob) By T B.Murray esq of Heavyside to W Murray esq of Spittal 23.1-1860 116 433 65; Thos B Murray esq of Heavyside 31-10.1861 66, w Mary Gray 19.9.1891 81; to the north of this stone are bd Jane Findlay w of John L Murray of Heavyside 9.7.1876 36; John Lamb Murray of Heavyside 24.11.1908 70” D 161 “Murray, Thomas “Sacred to the memory of Thomas Blackwood Murray, M. Inst. C.E. D.Sc. 115 434 Blackwood” Frat. S. J.P. of Conford Park, Conford, Hampshire b. Heavyside 22.4.187- d. 11.6.1929 and his wife Henrietta d. in George, Cape Province, South Africa 29.6.1975 in her 98th year, her ashes lie beside this stone” D 162 Murray TJB Thomas John Blackwood-Murray. South Africa. 28.6.1927 - 19.3.2009 115.1 D 163 Redpath Erected by John Redpath in memory of ***** d. 2*.3.1868 aged 70y 129.1 534 D 164 “Duncan, Renwick, “Wm Duncan d 24.6.1904 60, w Jane Renwick 27.11.1884 41, bro in law Wm 129 533 Butler” Alex Crawford Butler d Biggar 9.10.1839 41, da Grace 29.3.1963 91” D 165 “Brown, Jamieson” “(Granite ob) Thos Brown joiner Biggar 8.8,1914 79, w Isabella Jamieson 132 542 4,12.1880 37, sis Janet 18.6.1927 82” D 166 “Rae, Paterson” “(On back, . mason’s symbols) John Rae mason Biggar 29.5.1875 72, w 131 540 Anne Paterson 15.12.1875 64, da Agnes 6.7.1844 3, da Margt 17.3.1845 2, s Jas 17.12.1847 5m, da Agnes 8.4.1856 4, da Margt 15.2.1859 9y 8m s Wm 10.8.1868 23” D 167 “Black, McMorran, Erected by James Black ILMO Katherine Inch his wife d. 14.4.1913 aged 131.1 538 Chisholm” 67y. Andrew their son d. in infancy Alexander d. 4.2.1919 aged 56y. Andrew 2nd son of the above James Black and husband of Thomasina McMorran d. 26.3.1924 aged 46y. The above James Black d. 31.12.1925 aged 86. John Black brother of the above James Black d. at Harrowgate 11.7.1938 aged 90y. Annie Arnold Chisholm wife of the above John Black d. at Edinburgh 10.7.1953 aged **y D 167.1 “Turnbull, Murray” “John Turnbull mert Biggar 13.12.1846 37, mo Lillias Murray relict of John 128 425 Turnbull/Edinburgh d Dolphinton 4.12.1849 in 82nd y” D 168 “McGhie, Maxwell, “Robt Mc Ghie weaver.Biggar 6.12.1870 68, w Agnes Maxwell 11.5.1865 130 426 Aitchison, Smith” 57.””sons Jas and Thos both d young 1849, s Robt d Lockerbie 11,10,1866 27, da Agnes w of Wm Aitchison d Cachar East India 20.12.1867 29, s Wm d Colinton 4.11,1836 41;John McGhie builder Biggar 17.11.1888 55. w Janet Douglas Smith 29.10.1886 49; Adam McGhie d Peebles 13.1.1911 76; Rachel M McGhie or Woolsey d Centraiia USA 28,12,1942” D 169 “Jackson, “Alex Jackson farmer Langlees 14.3.1892 73, w Flora Ritchie 7.8.1864 39, an 140 536 Ritchie, Watson, inf s b 7.4,1852, s Wm 8.5.1860 2, da Cath 27.4.1862 8, yt s Robt Watson J Plenderleith” d Loch House Beattock 28.6,1889 17, da Agnes Plenderleith J 28.9.1893 23, 2w Agnes Watson d Hillhouse Kirknewton 2.11.1916 87” D 170 “Robertson, “By surviving family to Matthew Robertson mert Biggar 20.1.1855 59 (w 141 535 Tweedie” Mary Tweedie 31.10.1853 51, chn Mary d Aug 1836 1, Wm d May 1841 3, Mary 1.1.1849 9, Geo 27.5.1849 21, John 20.4.1852 22)(See notes by Mr Lambie)” D 171 “Howison, “ILMO Joan Ballantyne Howison his daughter d. 19.4.1889 aged 3y. Also 141.1 532 Walkinshaw” James Howison his son d. 30.6.1895 aged 4y, the said Peter Howison d. 17.8.1904 aged 65y. Annie Walkinshaw his wife d. 24.4.1930 aged 77y. Erected by Peter Howieson, Potato Salesman, Biggar” D 172 WO WO 142.1

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 14 Map Grave Names on stone Inscription JS/SS SMI No. sector no. No. D 173 “Ovens, Gilchrist” “John Ovens 2.2.1897 (6)7, w Jane Gilchrist 22.11.1827, 3.3,1908, s Thos 143 530 5.8,1859, 15.9.1864, s John 20.5,1863, 27.8.1864” D 173 “Ovens, Gilchrist” In memory of John Ovens d. *.2.1897 aged 67y. Thomas his son 5.8.1859 156.1 – 15.9.1864. John his son 20.5.1864 – 27.8.1864. Jane Gilchrist his wife 22.11.1827 – 3.3.1908 D 174 “Blair, McMorran” “In affectionate remembrance of James Blair late Merchant, Biggar 156.2 531 28.5.1824 – 18.8.1883. Also Robert his youngest son d. at Pahiatua, New Zealand 18.9.1899 aged 30y. Also Barbara McMorran wife of James Blair d. at Dannevidne, N.Z. 24.12.1902 aged 59y” D 175 “Paterson, Inch” “John Paterson late tenant Toftcombs 9.7.1814 72, w Jean Inch 20.1,1815 156 528 69” D 176 Plenderleith (Small) Peter Plenderleith 1843 144 546 D 177 “Pillans, “(Granite, with-urn, collapsed) Wm Pillars 20,4.1905 78, w Mary Plenderleith 150 516 Plenderleith” 24.-2,1905 75, inf s 28.4.1857, s Jas 4.8.1882 22, da Agnes 10.10.1939 69, da Mary 10.2.1941 83” D 178 “Plenderleith, “(Ob) Jas Plenderleith 10.2.1894 91, w Mary Archibald 12.5.1880 73, s Peter 151 517 Archibald” 20.2.1343 6, da Eliz 25.8,1897 68” D 179 “Brown, Waugh, “1866 David Brown/Rawhead who d 3->12«1887 86, w Marion Paterson 152 545 Paterson, Watt, Waugh 28,4.1866 53, da Rachel A inf, gda Rachel Waugh Brown d Smith” Bannockburn 15.6.1912 42, da Marion H Paterson 28.11.1913 77, da Mary Waugh 28.8.1921 81, da Margt Tweedie PEIS d Sunnybrae Biggar 20.2.1946 93 (Back) Helen Watt aged 26 da of David Brown and her .. husband Wm Gibson Smith massacred by Gauchos 1.1.1872 bd Tandil burying Ground Buenos Ayres (See notes by Mr Lambie)

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 15 Map Grave Names on stone Inscription JS/SS SMI No. sector no. No. D 180 “Prentice, Connell” ILMO John Connell who died at Shotts 21st April 1878 27 years Wife Jessie 152.1 519 Prentice d 25th October 1928 78 years Daughter Agnes Prentice Connell d Windsor 1981 Cremated at Ascot D 181 “Brown, Crawford, “(Ob with urn) John Brown farmer Boghall d there 1.8c 1876 81, w Margt 153 544 Kerr, Brunton” Crawford 5.5.1857 48, chn Alex, Marion, “”Alex inf, s Jas auctioneer Biggar 20.12,1892 50, da Martha-5.6.1893 47 (On base) ed by John Brown/ Boghall 1859 (Left side) Wm Brown b Boghall 9.10.1856 d Tweedbank Peebles 7.5.1909, w Abigail Kerr d Tweedbank 11.1.1926 75, da Georgina b Parkgatestone 9.9-1889’d 24.1.1890 (Right side) Their s John Brown horse dealer d Hartree Mill 9.11.1893 53””, w Jane Brunton 13.4.1898 49 (See notes by Mr Lambie)” D 182 “Brown, Tweedie, “(Pillar) 1384; Jas Brown late farmer Candybank 9.1.1889 96th y, w Margt 154 539 Watt” Tweedie 23.6.1852 58, Wm only s of above Jas Brown/Candy Cottage b Candybank 18.5,1836 d Bridge House Biggar 10.11.1897, da Eliza 29.11.1898 75 (Right side) Wm Brown late farmer Wintermoor 1.3.1847 79, w Helen Watt 30.3-1840 71. s And farmer Candyburn 20.10.1869 63 (See notes by Mr Lambie)” D 184 “Ovens, Paterson, “(Granite ob) Wm Ovens mert Biggar 17.9.1900 74, w Jane Paterson 155 537 Johnston, Watson” 13.2,1916 92, da Marion 21.6,1859 8m (Right side) Robt Mitchell 9.6.1903, w Cath Johnston 5.10.1902 (Left side) Jas Paterson portioner Biggar 15.5.1837 84, w Marion Watson 2.12.1820 63, da Isabel! 26.10.1817. 30, da Marion 19.521858 72(husband Thos Ovens 7.4.1889 92)” D 186 “Boa, Hope “ILMO Robert Boa, Merchant, Biggar d. 11.9.1893 aged 57y. Also Robert 157.1 527 McCulloch” his son d. 15.9.1871 aged 15m. Cecilia Hope his wife d. 12.4.1911 aged 68y. Agnes Sinclair MacCulloch beloved wife of James Boa d. 8.5.1938, the above James Boa d. 14.5.1950 youngest son of the above Robert Boa” D 187 Little “Erected by Elizabeth Little in memory of her brother Robert Little, Shepherd 157.2 526 late of Coulterallers d. at Biggar 17.12.1880 aged 30y. Mary Ann Nicol d. 26.7.1968 widow of the late George Prentice, South Queensferry and U.S.A” D 188 “Lindsay, Watt. “ILMO John Lindsay d. 6.8.1885 aged 76y. Agnes Watt his wife d. 23.8.1896 157.3 525 Jamieson, Brown, aged 90y. Grace their daughter d. 19.11.1855 aged 9y & 6m. James Watt Brunton, Kerr” their son d. 15.5.1864 aged 22y. Alec C. Lindsay their sin d. 26.4.1881 aged 40y, Agnes Watt Lindsay his daughter d. 2.7.1900 aged 24y. Margaret Brown his wife d. 15.11.1910 aged 70y. Walter Lindsay their son, for 17y Provost of Biggar d. 23.8.1918 aged 69y. Jeanie T. Brunton wife of the above d. 18.4.1899 aged 49y. Grace M. Kerr his 2nd wife d. 8.8.1915 aged 65y” D 189 Kennedy (Small) D Kennedy 157 520? Or 524? D 191 “Brown, Jamieson” “Erected by Thomas Brown, Joiner, Biggar in memory of his wife Isabella 153.1 42 Jamieson d. 4.12.1880 aged 37y. The above Thomas d. 8.8.1914 aged 79y. Also Janet Brown his sister d. 18.6.1927 aged 82y” D 192 not known 158.1 not known D 193 “Henshilwood, “(Ob) John Henshilwood 7.10.1902 75, w Jane Hamilton 12.9.1877 49, s 158 518 Hamilton, Ross, Thos inf; Jas Henshilwood 8.6.1884 31; John Henshilwood 21.1.1885 33 Jamieson” (Left side) Margt Henshilwood w of Hugh Ross joiner Biggar 4.10,1901 33; Christina Cree Jamieson 7.6.1942 69; Hugh Ross 17.3.1946 84” D 194 “Colville, “ILMO Duncan Colville d. at Glasgow 3.4.1909 aged 71y, his wife Veronica 150.1 515 Henderson” Henderson d. at Biggar 1.4.1916 aged 75y” D 195 Railed off area: no not known stones D 196 “Anderson, Brown, In memory of Grace Loch Anderson wife of Allan Gordon Brown d. 313 Allan” 25.11.1888 aged 39y. The above Allan Gordon Brown d. 23.3.1924 aged 71y. Marion Allan wife of the above Allan Gordon Brown d. 29.6.1933 aged 74y D 197 “ Watson, Elder, “In memory of John Watson 1812 - 1.2.1866 interred un Dunsyre (164) 312 Swan : flattened” Churchyard. Janet Elder his wife 22.4.1817 – 31.1.1895. William Swan, Merchant their son-in-law 27.6.1845 – 3.4.1876. Margaret Brown Watson his wife 19.12.1844 -22.3.1924 and Janet Elder Swan their daughter 5.7.1875 – 3.12.1954”

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 16 Map Grave Names on stone Inscription JS/SS SMI No. sector no. No. D 198 “Lawson, Walton: ILMO Theodora Ruth who died 2nd August 1890 aged 15 months Infant 311 Theodora Ruth” daughter of John Lawson & Joanna Walton Suffer little children to come unto me D 199 “Miles, Cooper, “Erected by Moat Park Congregation in affectionate remembrance of the 310 Kirke” Rev. Alexander Miles, their Minister d. 26.8.1893 in the 25th year of his Ministry aged 52y. Mary Hannah Cooper his wife d. 5.3.1900 aged 56y. Alice their daughter wife of Rev. George Kirke d. at Brisbane, Australia 20.3.1947. Mary Ann Cooper Miles d. at Irvine, Ayrshire 8.11.1958 aged 88. Barbara Thomson Miles d. at Irvine, Ayrshire 30.12.1960 aged 89. Alexander their son d. 21.12.1931” D 200 “Cooper, Miles, In memory of Jonathan R. Cooper beloved son of Rev. Alex Miles d. 309 Thomson” 31.12.1874 aged 3m. Also Robert Thomson d. 30.12.1883 aged 5y D 201 “Robb, Hope” In memory of Elizabeth Robb wife of James Hope d. at Kilbucho Manse 308 15.10.1884 aged 68y. The above James Hope d. 10.7.1814 – 19.5.1901. Elizabeth Hope their daughter 23.1.1852 – 26.2.1919. Isabella Hope their daughter d. 28.12. 1856 – 5.8.1937 D 202 “Wyld, Thomson” “In memory of Eleanora Wyld wife of David Thomson, Bank Agent, Biggar d. 307 27.5.1888, the above David Thomson d. 25.3.1895” D 203 “Ballantyne, Sacred to the memory of William Ballantyne d. at Biggar 30.9.1897 aged 306 Sinclair” 72y. Also his wife Agnes Sinclair d. at Biggar 26.5.1902 aged 85y. Also their daughter Isabella d. 30.1.1851 aged 39y D 204 “Stephen, Brunton, “ILMO James Stephen d. at Sherwood 18.19.1925 aged 87y. Isabella 305 Dickson” Brunton his wife d. 27.7.1926 aged **y, their children Mary Brunton d. 28.11.1873. William Harley Dickson d. 3.11.1873. Isabella Lillias d. 10.8.1889. Robert Brunton d. 10.4.1892. William Robert d. 28.6.1889” D 205 Brunton Erected by Walter Brunton in memory of Robert Brunton his son d. 304 11.7.1883 aged 25y. Also Elizabeth his daughter d. 16.1.1884 aged 27y. The above Walter Brunton d. 9.12.1895 aged 80y. James Brunton his son d. 5.12.1930 aged 77y. Also Mary Ann Harland his wife d. 7.3.1902 aged 75y. William 19.11.1853 – 12.6.1917 at Leith Hospital. Margaret Crawford his wife d. 26.5.1923 aged 64y. Also Walter Brunton 7.8.1949 – 4.8.1934 aged Kello Hospital. Also Mary Brunton 3.6.1861 – 17.2.1950 D 206 Brunton “ILMO James Brunton, Merchant d. 8.3.1894 aged 49y. Also James his son 302 d. 26.7.1875 aged 7 weeks. Also James his son d. 5.5.876 aged 5 weeks. Also Walter his son 25.3.1886 in infancy. Also Margaret his daughter d. 8.4.1904 aged 24y. Christina Crawford his wife d. 23.1.1908 aged 59y. Sergt. Walter Robert Brunton their sin d. at Athlone, Ireland 14.7.1916 aged 30y” D 207 “Brunton, Forrest” “1886 – In memory of James Brunton, Cattle Dealer, Biggar d. 14.12.1885 301 aged 67y. Marion Forrest his wife d. 13.3.1907 aged 88y. Also Agnes their daughter d. 26.7.1859 aged 2y. Also Walter their son d. 15.3.1893 aged 42y. Also David their son d. 9.11.1893 aged 32y. Margaret their daughter d. 10.1.1934 aged 80y” D 208 Archibald In memory of John Archibald d. 23.7.1891 aged 73y. Also James his son 300 d. 9.3.1862 aged 3m. Also Jessie his daughter d. 3.7.189* aged 36y. Also Agnes Vallance his wife d. 2.4.1887 aged 80y. William Vallance his son d. 19.7. Also Agnes Phin wife of the above William Vallance d. 23.2.19*0 aged 83

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 17 Map Grave Names on stone Inscription JS/SS SMI No. sector no. No. E 209 “Pairman, Wyld” “ILMO Robert Pairman, Surgeon, Biggar 22.11.1818 – 9.2.1873 and (163) 299 Margaret Wyld his wife 10.9.1825 – 3.7.1906. Also Rachel Davidson Pairman their daughter 18.12.1855 – 13.9.1945. Alice Maude Shipley faithful friend of the Pairman family for nearly 60y d. at Edinburgh 16.12.1951” E 210 “Morrison, Lindsay” “ILMO James Morrison, 43y Parish Schoolmaster in Biggar b. at Cupar, Fife 298 7.9.1831 d. 14.5.1900 and his wife Lillias Lindsay b. at Covington 8.9.18** d. 14.7.1921. Also their daughter Elizabeth Anne d. 1.8.1915 aged 48y. Also their daughter Isabella Terras d. 12.1.1947 aged 68y” E 211 “Masterton, Gibson” ILMO James Masterton d. 2.3.1901 aged 73y. Also his Susan Isabella (162) 297 Skates *** his grand-children Duncan Tolmie & James Wilson E 212 “Nethery, Melvin” “NETHERY - ILMO James Masterton Nethery, Civil Engineer d. 8.10.1966 294 aged 70y, his wife Margaret Melvin, Teacher d. 6.11.1986 aged 86y” E 213 unknown E 214 Wilson “In memory of Anne the beloved wife of James Wilson, Fern Cottage, Biggar 293 b. in London 26.1.1913 d. at Biggar *.4.1873. Also James Wilson husband of the above 19.5.1814 – 31.12.1890, his 2nd wife Emma d. *.8.1835 - 9.9.1920” E 215 “Kerr, Black” “In memoriam – George Kerr, Builder d. at View Park 23.5.1930 aged 86. 292 Mary Gibson Black his wife d. 8.3.1929 aged 82y George their 5th son d. 5.11.1915 aged 54y. Mary Gibson Kerr their elder daughter d. 6.8.1953. Also George their son d. 23.11.1918 aged *** (see also Canadian war grave G Kerr)” E 216 unknown 291

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 18 Map Grave Names on stone Inscription JS/SS SMI No. sector no. No. E 217 Mitchell “Wilhelmina Mitchell d. 17.10.191*. Margaret Mitchell d. 16.9.1929 aged 64y. 290 John Mitchell d. 10.4.1908 aged 79y. Elizabeth Gibson wife of the above d. 12.1.191* aged 78y. John Mitchell d. 20.7.1886 aged 19y. William Robert Mitchell d. 9.10.1895 aged 10. Elizabeth Mitchell d., 8.6.1911” E 218 “Moffat, Lindsay” In memory of George Moffat late Gardener at Hartlee d. in Biggar 289 22.12.1870 in the 80th year of his age. Also Elizabeth Lindsay beloved wife of George Moffat d. at Biggar 24.11.1934 aged 79y. Also the above George Moffat d. 3.1.1940 in his 89th year. Also Menzies Moffat d. 29.8.1907 aged 79y. Also Margaret Moffat d. at Hartree Mill 27.2.1947 aged 85y E 219 “Brown, Gibson” Peter Brown – In affectionate remembrance of his beloved wife of Mary 288 Gibson d. 22.12.1872 aged 58y and their youngest daughter Mary Jane b. 19.8.1854 d. at Greenock 28.5.1875 and the said Peter Brown d. at Greenock 17.1.1879 aged 82y - Verse E 220 Cuthbertson “In memory of Elizabeth Go*er** wife of James Cuthbertson, Farmer in W 285 West Lindsaylands d. 15.3.1873 aged 75y. William Cuthbertson their son d. 25.5.1878 aged 52y. The above James Cuthbertson d. at Lindsaylands 27.2.1889 aged 83y. Louesie his daughter d. 24.11.1892 aged 61y” E 221 “Weir, Clark” IMO Alexander Weir d at Sillerknowe d 4th May 1900 73Y Robert Weir his son at Yonkers new York 29th November 1900 32 Y Agnew Thomson Clark wife d Gordon Cottage Biggar 10th Jan 1916 75Y E 222 “Blair, Justice, Kidd” “(Red granite ob) rev John Blair for 40 y UP min Carnwath b Biggar 159 514 12.8.1830 ordained 6.9.1864 joined union with PC 1900 d West UP manse Carnwath 2.7.19 04 74 (Left side) Mary Robinson Blair w of rev John Blair d In affectionate remembrance of James Blair, Snr. his wife Margaret Justice, their children who d. in infancy, their daughters Agnes d. 12.7.1865 aged 29y. Mrs Ann Kidd d. in Galashiels18.8.1895 aged 68y. Catherine d. at the U.P. Manse, Carnwath 14.5.1879 aged 50y. Helen also d. there 30.8.1897 aged 60y. Mary Robinson Blair wife of Rev. John Blair d. at the United Presbyterian Manse, Carnwath 27.8.1870 aged 26y and was buried in Westgate Hill Cemetery, Newcastle upon Tyne. The Rev. John Blair, for 40y, United Presbyterian Minister of Carnwath b. at Biggar 12.8.1830, Ordained 6.9.1864, Joined the union with the Free Church in 1900 and d. at The West U.P. Manse, Carnwath 2.7.1904 aged 74y – Verse E 223 “ Black, ex-Baillie” “Ex-Bailie Black, Joiner & Builder, Biggar “ 159.1 511 E 224 “Black, Ramage” In memory of *** John *** d. 2.**** aged **y. Jan*** d. 18.*** aged *9y. 149.1 512 Elizabeth *** daughter of William **** Ramage d. 14.*** aged **y. *** son of ****ack b. 5.*** 1912 E 225 “Gairns, Murray, “Erected by John and Margaret Cairns in memory of their dearly beloved 160.2 510 Sinclair” father and mother John Cairns d. in Biggar 15.9.1873 aged 72y. Helen Murray d. in Glasgow 15.10.1879 aged 74. William Cairns their son b. in Biggar 4.6.1833 d. at Tallarook, Melbourne 14.1.1902. Margaret Cairns their daughter b. in Biggar 15.9.1835 d. at Murrayfield Causewayend, Biggar 22.3.1912. John Cairns younger son d. at Murrayfield Causewayend 27.6.1932 in his 89th year. Also his wife Mary Gladstone Sinclair d. Nov 1948 aged 87y” E 226 “Gairns, Girdwood” Sacred to the memory of my loving and devoted sister Margaret Cairns 160.1 509 place here by John Cairns never to be opened E 227 “Pairman, “By family of Thos Pairman clothier Biggar to their sis Maggie Broleehan 160 507 Broleghan, 9.7.1874 24, their mo Marion Ferguson 26.9-1880 65; Robt H Pairman Ferguson” 28.7.1857, 8.8.1885; Marion Ferguson P 12.5.1888 37; their fa Thos Pairman 20.5.1888 75; their s John F Pairman 11.2.1911 56” E 228 “Lawson, “In affection remembrance of William Lawson, Dairyman at Staine d. 506 Weir, Moffat, 12.11.1897 aged 59y. Also Anne his daughter d. 12.6.1881 aged 2y & 9m. McSkimming” Also Helen Weir his wife d. 20.4.1896 aged 61y. Also in memory of Marion McSkimming wife of John Lawson d. 11.9.1904 aged 29y. Also Marion Moffat d. 9.3.1903 aged 45y. Also the above John Lawson, Elsrickle Mains d. 29.1.1864 aged 98y” E 229 “Mitchell, Watson” “In memory of Daniel Mitchell, Watchmaker d. 1.12.1895 aged 45y. Also his 504 wife Christina Watson d. 11.5.1933 aged 63y”

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 19 Map Grave Names on stone Inscription JS/SS SMI No. sector no. No. E 230 “Stringer, Paterson” “In memoriam Elizabeth daughter of George Stringer d. 27.7.1864. John his 503 son d. 1.4.1878, the above George Stringer d. 21.3.1910 wife of George T. Stringer d. 29.12.1929. Helen M. Paterson daughter of the above George Stringer d. 2.2.1932, the above George T. Stringer d. 8.5.1938” E 231 “Hunter, Smith, “Erected by Marion Hunter ILMO Margaret Smith d. at Upper Well, Biggar 501 Cuthbertson” 9.2.1880 aged 78y. Also Margaret Cuthbertson d. at Upper Well, Biggar 13.8.1888 aged 24y” E 232 “Stewart, McQueen” “Erected by William & Elizabeth Stewart ILMO their children Maggie 500 Elizabeth d. 4.3.1887 aged 18m. James d. 12.3.1887 aged 4y & 9. Also a daughter who d. in infancy 9.4.1877. Elizabeth MacQueen beloved wife of William Munro Stewart d. 12.7.1904 aged 53y. The above William Munro Stewart d. 1.3.1919 aged 60 interred in Sighthill Cemetery, Glasgow” E 233 Fallen E 234 unknown E 235 “Lindsay, Forrest” “(With urn) Thos Lindsay for 35 y station master on Caledonian railway 165 496 20.2.1882 72, w Helen Forrest 24,5.1880 62, da Agnes 4.8.1861 23, s John 26.8.1842” E 236 Porteous James Porteous 1878 165.2 494 E 237 “Chapman, French” “ILMO Richard Chapman d. at Scotston, Castlecraig 5.5.1892 aged 42y. 165.1 495 Also James French his son d. at Eastend 15.11.1885 aged 8m. Also Marion Smellie his daughter d. 15.5.1898 aged 15y. Also Catherine French his wife d. 19.6.1903 aged 49y. Also their grandson William Smith d. at Glengorm Lodge, Biggar 27.6.1906 aged 10m. Also William Chapman his son d. 19.5.1920 aged 40y” E 238 “Pairman, Brown, “(E side) Adam Pairman bank agent Biggar 6.5.1900 80, w Agnes Fletcher 149 513 Davidson, Curtis, Brown 2,10,1930 94th y, das Rachel Davidson 27.9,1882 20, Lizzie Curtis Brown, Gladstone, 9.3-1838 27, Anna 23..5-1900 26: (S side) His das Jessie Brown 19-6,1929, Brodie, de Jaunay” Jane Gladstone 16 ..1.1946, Ada 28,10.1960 ; (N side) His s Wm Brown Pairman 17-5.1957, w Maud Brodie 10-12,1964; (W side) His das Agues 27.2.1963, Erskine de Jaunay 29 1.1967” E 239 “Thorburn, Brown, “(Ob) Jas Thorburn farmer Hyndshawland 12.5.1875 75, w Marion Brown 148 508 Lindsay, Laird” 3CI. 1876 71, chn David 14.10.1860 34, Wm 6.12.1869 34, Margt 17.6.1860 12, Jane inf, Jas d Backshiels 25.7.1881 40; Emily Lindsay w of John Thorburn farmer Hyndshawland Waiston 3.12.1881 38, above John T 26.10,1922 83, s John inf, s Thos Lindsay 27,12.1886 13; Agnes Laird w of above John T 21.2,1945 78 (see notes by Mr Lambie)” E 240 “Douglas, Hislop” “(Ob)Rob. Douglas 9.5.1875 30. w Mary Hislop 30.10.1913 68, da Mary 169 505 Jane 29.2.1876 ly 9m, s Robt d Weare Gifford Devon 1.3.1920 bd Bideford Devon” E 241 “Hislop, Smellie” “(Granite with urn) Lawrence Hislop d Uddingston 11.4.1893 56, w Mary 168 502 Lang Smellie d Perth 30.9.1911 73, s Lawrence 18.9.-1949 74 cremated Edinburgh; Eliz Hamilton w of Lawrence Hislop jun d Deneholm Biggar 13.9,1929 55” E 242 Howieson Brown “ILMO James Howieson Brown Late farmer Candyburn d. 8.5.1924, 76yrs Chn David, Mgt d. inf. Until the day break.” E 243 Hislop “(FS, now illegible) ....children of...David Hislop who died in the ....yeir of 139 547 flattened their age A H D 1695” E 244 Wardlaw “(Tablet on wall of church) Alex Wardlaw chamberlain to the rt hon the earl 137 548 of Wigtoun d 15.3.1721 67, by s John” E 245 “Bradfute, Hislop, “(TS) Lillias Bradfute w of Adam Hislop watchmaker Biggar 18.1.1792 38; 138 549 Mitchell” Lillias Davidson w of.late Alex Bradfute in Crafordjohn who d 19.4.1804 82 who ed this to his da; Adam Hislop watchmaker Biggar 7.6’. 1827 74, w Eliz Mitchell 27.10.1861 84, yt s Adam 20.9.1829 11, da Eliz 13.7.1863 50” E 246 Young (against wall “(Against wall of church, worn) Heire lyes John Yong who died on the 30 136 of church) October 1673 aged 12 yeires” E 247 Steel “(Against wall of church, now very worn) Alex Steel portioner Biggar 135 551 26,4.1813 63, s Richard 12.6.1815 17”

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 20 Map Grave Names on stone Inscription JS/SS SMI No. sector no. No. E 248 Forrest (Small) And Forrest 18(3)4 145 554/5/7 E 249 Forrest “(Granite) Peter Forrest 18,5.1925 64” 146 553 E 250 “Aikman, Brown, “(Against wall of church,, now very worn) nr And Aikman chirurgeon in 134 not found Girdwood” Biggar 8,4.1730 44, his relative John Brown 26.12,1818 aged ?4, his w Margt Brown d Dec 1793 aged ? , erected by John Girdwood schoolmaster Biggar 1.6.1731, renewed by messrs Brown 13...(rest broken off” E 251 Muir (Small) W Muir 1(8)29 147 E 252 “Telfer, Dalglish” In memory of George Dalgleish d. 3.6.1908 aged 88y. Also Agnes Telfer his 147.1 557 wife d. 25.11.1897 aged 76y. Adam Dalgleish their son d. 13.9.1881 aged 27y. Isabella Dalgleish their daughter d. 26.7.1787 aged E 253 “Hislop, Pringle” “Lawrence Hislop smith Biggar 5,12.1888 81; Mary Pringle w of Lawrence 170 556 Hislop smith Biggar 12.4.1855 51, da Eliz 5.8.1862 27, da Marion 3.9.1881 38; Jane Hill w of Lawrance Hislop 1,5.1886 57, s Alex H Hislop 21.12.1862 2y 9m, s Alex H Hislop 30,12.1892 25, da Jane Ann 17.5.1920 58, da Eliz 3.4.1939 76; Jessie Macquerrie Hislop LLA 10c4.1955 in 91st y (At foot) ed by Laurence Hislop” E 254 “Hislop, Ballantine” Jas Hislop late of Strawlaw d Biggar 21.10.1865 81; Marion Ballantine w of 171 560 Jas Hislop tenant Strawlaw 19.7.184056; his w Ann Gilbert 24.4.1869 72 E 255 Buloch (Sm) Wm Buloch 563 E 256 unknown sm 564 E 257 “Wyld, Aitchison” “(On wall of church, now worn) Jas Wyld mert Biggar 6.7.1821 36, w Janet 192 559 Aitchison 22.2.1815 33” E 258 “Swan, Little” “Jas Swan nailer Biggar 11.6.1870 52, w Phylas Little 29.10.1851 36, da 178 558 Margt 3.2.1860 6m, s Robt 24.4.1861 20, da Janet 5.4.1871 23, w Mary Smith 27.3-1872 44” E 259 BR (Small) B R 191 E 260 “Fairley, Callan” “(Pillar with urn) (E side) Thos Fairley weaver Biggar 30.9.1856 78, w Marion 177 561 Callan 26.2.1856 72, s Thos 12.8.184134, da Grace d Edinburgh 23.10.1848 33, s John d Glasgow 26.4.1846 28 (H side) Isabella Fairley da I of Thos d Edinburgh 30.4.1355 51; Janet P Ida d Edinburgh 13.3.1883 71; Jane yt da of Thos ? d Edinburgh 25.10.1905 83 (W side) rev Geo Fairley s of Thos FC min Mauchline 4.3.1878 62; Wm yt s of Thos Fairley school_master Maxwelltown Dumfries 23.4.1879 57; Mungo s of Thos Fairley d Edinburgh 3.12.1884 75 who ed this stone” E 261 “Somerville, Hislop” David Somerville d Covington 1.5.1899 in 87th y; Marion Hislop w of David 176 562 Somerville 13-3-1893 79; David S 12.3.1852 3; Annie S 4.2.1878 24; Alex S 24.3.1878 39 E 262 unknown 176.1 unknown E 263 McMath (Small) 1847 Jas McMath 174 565 E 264 unknown 182.3 E 265 unknown 182.2 unknown E 266 Maxwell “ILMO Thomas Maxwell d. Townhead, Biggar 10.1.1898 and his wife Jane 182.1 578 Steele d. 12.7.1930 and their children Annie d. 31.12.1895. Maggie and Annie Maggie d. in infanc” E 267 “Barrie, Noble” “By Wm Barrie & w Mary Noble to chn Jas 2.1.1840,: 31.8.1852, Wm 182 575 19.6.1852, 20.2.1860, Marion 5.1.1842, 2.4.1873; Wm Barrie 4.10.1808, 6.5.1890; Mary Noble 24.9.1812, 29.11.1893” E 268 “Paterson, Cree” “John Paterson late of Ogscastle portioner Biggar 25.12.1824 84, w .Agnes 183 574 Cree 4.9.1828 88, s Jas 9.2.1850 67, s Wm 11.5.1850 70, da Mary 3.2.1855 78 (See no.10 for Cress)”

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 21 Map Grave Names on stone Inscription JS/SS SMI No. sector no. No. F 269 Gibson “In memory of William Noble, Coal Merchant, Broughton d. 20.1.1923 aged 288 82y. Agnes Gore his wife d. 24.9.1924 aged 81y. Jane Chisholm Noble d. 24.6.1878 aged 3y. George Noble d. 24.6.1875 aged 7y. Agnes Chisholm d. **.11.188* aged 1y. Adam Noble d. in infancy. Thomas Gore Noble d. 14.5.1907 aged 28y. James Noble d. 27.9.1944 aged 63y. Margaret Noble, Gairns daughter of the above d. 17.6.1875 aged 9y - Verse Robert Gore Noble d. 16.3.1954 aged 81y” F 270 “Core, Noble” “In memory of William Noble, Coal Merchant, Broughton d. 20.1.1923 aged 283 82y. Agnes Gore his wife d. 24.9.1924 aged 81y. Jane Chisholm Noble d. 24.6.1878 aged 3y. George Noble d. 24.6.1875 aged 7y. Agnes Chisholm d. **.11.188* aged 1y. Adam Noble d. in infancy. Thomas Gore Noble d. 14.5.1907 aged 28y. James Noble d. 27.9.1944 aged 63y. Margaret Noble, Gairns daughter of the above d. 17.6.1875 aged 9y - Verse Robert Gore Noble d. 16.3.1954 aged 81y” F 271 unknown no number F 272 Wilson “Erected by George Wilson, Baker in memory of Elliot Wilson d. in Lanark 282 18.1.1857 aged 10m. Also Jessie d. 16.4.1877 aged 5m and John d. *.4.1883 aged 15y. The above George Wilson d. 10.11.1898 aged 60y. Helen Ramsay his wife d. 6.1.1909 aged 74y. Also George Wilson their son d. 23.7.1918 aged 53y. Catherine Wilson their daughter d. 25.3.1921 aged 52y. Margaret Wilson their daughter d. 5.12.1926 aged 56y”

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 22 Map Grave Names on stone Inscription JS/SS SMI No. sector no. No. F 273 “Gray,Linn” “Sacred to the memory of Eliza Gray beloved wife of Rev. Robert Linn *** d. (161) 281 **** 1872 aged 53y. William their eldest son 5.1850 aged **y. Thomas Gray their son d. in Demerara 7.10.1871 aged 26y. Also Isabella John, James who d. in infancy. Elizabeth their daughter d. 5.2.1880 aged. Robert Linn, Merchant d. 12.10.1886 aged 71y and Robert their 2nd son, Teacher d. in Llanelly, South Wales 31.1.1889 aged 46y” F 274 “Bonnar, French” ILMO Alexander Bonnar d. 24.6.1897 aged 46. Elizabeth French his wife 280 d. 16.7.1918 aged 61. Thomas Newton their son d. from wounds at Malta 17.9.1915 aged 24. Agnes French who d. in infancy F 275 Crawford Erected by their son William Crawford ILMO his parents James Crawford 279 d. at Biggar 6.9.1896 aged 87y. Agnes Crawford wife of the above d. at Lockerbie 1.10.1899 aged 88y F 276 “Brown, Melrose ILMO Margaret Tweedie Brown widow of Peter Melrose d at Bridge House no number (fallen obelisk)” Biggar on 23rd Feb 1887 58Y The above Peter Melrose d 27th Jan 1890 88Y The hour of my departure comes/I hear the voice that calls me home/ Al last O Lord let troubles cease/ And let they servant die in peace F 277 “Harvey, Thomson” Alexander Harvey d 28.12.1884 aged 66y and Agnes Thomson his wife d. 166.2 490 11.2.1891 aged 68y. Also Elizabeth Harvey their daughter d. 4.1.1934 in her 68th year F 278 “Brunton, Paterson” “(Marble ob) Cath Paterson Brunton d Biggar 2.4.1880 5y 4m, mo Mary 166 489 Paterson d Lynedale Biggar 9.10.1915 77 (husband And -Brunton d Lynedale Biggar 14.6.1929 88);John Paterson d Glencotha 8.10.1849 68 bd Tweedsmuir; his w Mary Noble d Lynedale Cottage 12.1.1887 78; his da Cath Paterson 31,12.1913 73” F 279 “Lamb, Mitchell” “Erected by William Lamb in memory of his children, an infant son d. 173.2 1480 6.5.1876 aged 1y and 6m. Catherine Lamb d. 7.2.1881 aged 10y. The above William Lamb d. 7.5.1890 aged 48y. Catherine P. Mitchell his wife d. 25.6.1912 aged 63y” F 280 Paterson (fallen) “Until the day break and the shadows flee away. Here rests Alexander 166.1 492 Wilson Paterson, Bank Agent, Abington d. 30.1.1880 aged 39y” F 281 Paterson “Until the day break and the shadows flee away. Here rests Alexander 167.2 503 Wilson Paterson, Bank Agent, Abington d. 30.1.1880 aged 39y” F 282 Hunter 167.1 501 F 283 “Pinder, Ord” “(Marble pillar with urn) (E side) Edwin Pinder d Woodside Aberdeen 167 1484 2.12.1892 54, by w, w Selina Ord 19.11.1918 76; Thos Ord Pinder 14.2.1944 78 (W side) To my fa Thos Ord equestrian d Biggar 27.12.1859 75, his w Clara Jane 27.10.1843 32 (see notes Hunter, and Fasti 2 p.24 - Thos Ord was s of rev Selby Ord min Longformacus; see also notes by Mr Lambie)” F 284 Stronach “STRONACH – Alexander Stronach b. at Kinninmonth, Lonmay, 173.1 1483 Aberdeenshire 25.12.1925 d. at Lindsaylands, Biggar 4.9.1878. Margaret Summers, eldest daughter of the above d. at Edinburgh 16.2.aged 18y. William Geddis Borron d. at London 14.5.1911. Alexander d. at Sydney 20.10.1913 twin sons of the above Catherine Glen Borron his d. 5.11.1918 aged 82y. Katherine Glen Stronach d. 16.3.1961” F 285 Unknown (fallen) 173.3 unknown F 286 Rennie ILMO Betty C.H. Rennie d. 5.4.1930 and her husband Andrew R. Rennie 173.5 1481 18.11.1861 – 5.4.1942 F 287 Gillespie “(Red granite ob) Robt Gillespie d Cambus Wallace Biggar 29.4.1859 in 173 566 59th y, only s Jas Robt MD d Ipswich Queensland Australia 27.2.1866 in 33rd y, da Amelia Julia d Feb 1843 17m” F 288 Ballantyne “Sacred to the memory of John Ballantine, Accountant in the Royal Bank 173.4 567 of Scotland d. 5.6.1864 aged 20y & Margaret Steel wife of John Ballantyne late Miller, Biggar Mill d. 14.18.1877 aged 59y. The above John Ballantine d. at Wallace Cottage 14.3.1895 aged 85y. Robert Ballantine their son d. 17.7.1898 aged 41y” F 289 “Gibson, Lawson, “(Pillar with urn) Robt Gibson mert Biggar 25.5.17806.4.1854, w Eliz Lawson 184 573 Smith” 7.10.1849 57, 5s David Smith G 28.3.1830, 15.1.1854 (right side) Wm A A Gibson teacher Rothesay 20.5.1816, 5.5.1852, w Isabella lawson Gibson b 11.6.1816 d Glasgow 3.12.1854 (left side) Jeannie Nimmo Brown 4da of Robt Gibson b Biggar 1.6.1818 d Dollar 12.12.1907”

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 23 Map Grave Names on stone Inscription JS/SS SMI No. sector no. No. F 290 “Kennedy, Hislop, “Jas Kennedy clog-maker Bigger 20.1.1875 64, w Jane ; Hyslop 31.3.1849 185 572 Telford” 43, s Wm 30.8.1840, 22.12.1853, da Margt 1.2.1872 28, da Jane 21.12.1878 23, w Margt . Telford d Alloa 21.5.1889 80, da Janet d Alloa 2.4.1910 71” F 291 Wilson (Small) D Wilson 1854 186 571 F 292 “Wilson, Milne, “Erected by Annie Boath in memory of William Wilson her husband d. at 186.1 570 Boath” Bridge-End, Biggar 24.6.1873 aged 59y. Helen Milne her mother d. in Biggar 15.6.1865 aged 84y. Annie Boath widow of the above William Wilson d. 22.10.1900 aged 83y” F 293 “Weir, Findllay” “ILMO Marion Findlay wife of Alexander Weir, Plumber d. 22.4.1891 aged 186.2 569 44y. Also Agnes Findlay their daughter 30.11.1867 – 16.8.1869. The above Alexander Weir d. 25.12.1915 aged 73y. Also Janet their daughter who passed away 21.1.1938. Also Marion their daughter d. 8.1.1988” F 294 “Summers, Watson” “(Ob) Jas Summers surgeon Roberton 30.10.1843 56, w Chr Watson 187 568 11.11.1861 80, s Jas surgeon Biggar d Camb Cottage 29.2.1864 48, da Cath B 20.10.1873 63, a John saddler Biggar d Camb Cottage 4.5.1874 69” F 295 Dickie “Sleeping in Jesus – Anne Dickie wife of the Rev. Edward Patteson, Minister 184.1 579 of the Free Church of Scotland, Ellsridgehill d. 4.11.1857 aged 50. Also Edward Patteson b. at Cookstown, Ireland 28.1.1804, Ordained 25.3.1846 and d. at Ellsridgehill 19.4.1873 in the 28th year of his Ministry aged 69y” F 296 “Hope, Nimmo, “David Hope builder 4.6.1892 56, w Janet Nimmo Wilson 21.11.189657, da 190 580 Wilson” May 31.10.1868 7y 7m... (See notes by Mr Lambie)” F 297 “Watson, Core, “Wm Watson portioner Biggar 9.6.1822 68, w Mary Core 29.8.1851 73, 189 581 Weir” s Thos shoemaker 17.11.1898 78 (w Jessie Weir 4.11.1887 60, s Wm d Nov 1855-14m, da Mary 13.9.1869 13, s Geo 1.10.1889 30, da Jessie 24.12.189531, bro Wm 30.5.1898 90)” F 298 “Kennedy, “Wm Kennedy innkeeper Commercial Inn Biggar 15.4.1851 56, w Mary 188 582 Black, Porteous, Scott 28.1.1869 59, da Eliz 3.4.1859 14; Margt Black w of John Kennedy Anderson” saddler 11.3.1881 33, their da Isa w of H I Black d Glasgow 9.11.1892 23; Robt Anderson Kennedy 12.8.1884, 19.11.1904; John Kennedy saddler d Glasgow 10.3.1911 in 72nd y; Agnes Porteous Anderson 2w of John Kennedy d Glasgow 25.9.1928 77 (See notes by Mr Lambie)” F 299 “Wyld, Watson, “(With urn) Adam Wyld mert Biggar 10.7.1856 65, w Margt Watson 2.1.1873 196 583 Smith” 82 (niece Rachel Smith d Rockmount 19.5.1922), s Jas d Rockmount 11.4.1911 79” F 300 “Weir, Thorburn, “In memory of George Weir, Portioner in Westrow d. 19.10.1866 aged 74y. 184.2 410 Purdie, Lindsay” Christina Thorburn his spouse d. 13.4.1852 aged 62y. Mary Weir d. 9.4.1853 aged 15y and William Weir d. 4.1.1834 aged 9m. Also Isabella Purdie Weir d. 8.9.1842 aged 20y. Also Christina Weir wife of John Lindsay d. 1.11.1848 aged 23y. Also John Weir d. 15.2.1892 aged 70y” F 301 Stark “By John Stark to da Anna Stark b 19.3,1844 d 11.1.1852 8y 9m” 195 584 F 304 Sandilands (Small) Adam Sandilands 197 590 F 305 “Currie, Brown” “Erected by Daniel Brown in memory of Mary Currie his wife d. at Moss 197.1 591 Side, Biggar 25.9.1915 aged 52y. Also the above Daniel Brown d. at Peebles 10.10.1937 aged 79y. Margaret Brown daughter of the above d. 2.4.1943 aged 55y. Mary Brown granddaughter of Daniel Brown d. 21.6.1973 aged 72y”

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 24 Map Grave Names on stone Inscription JS/SS SMI No. sector no. No. G 306 Lawrie “In memory of Christopher Lawrie d. *** aged 62y. Mary Ann their daughter 200.1 585 d. 11.8.1875 aged 13y. Robert Lawrie their son d. at East Warriston, Edinburgh 14.10.1893 aged 34y. Jessie Lawrie their daughter d. 4.4.1911 aged 45y. Christopher Lawrie d. 25.8.1914 in his 80th year. Isabella Black Lawrie their daughter d. 15.1.1925 aged 4*y” G 307 “Reid, Robertson” “Wm Otto Reid watchmaker & jeweller Biggar b Sanquhar 4.10.1802 d 200 586 Biggar 4.10.1849, w Annie Robertson 17.12.1805, 8.6.1892; Margt Reid 7.9.1899 67 w of John Lang/Crawford Park Dunblane” G 308 “Reid, Appleby” “And Reid watchmaker Biggar 2,8.1860 93rd y; Jean Otto w of And 201 587 Reid 9.10.1827 54, their chn And, Jas, Eliz inf, Janet 9.6.1822. 14, Sarah 11.6.1828 22, Rachel 23.11.1856 56; Jane Reid widow of Robt Appleby b 1802 d 16.5.1884, their da Jane b 1840 d 15.6.1903 (see notes by Mr Lambie)” G 309 Moore “In memory of Robert Moore d. 2.4.1865 aged 92y. Also the family of his 199.1 588 son Henry Moore, **** Henry d. 1.5.1861 aged 2y. Robert d. 2.5.1867 aged 9m. James d. 12.3.1870 aged 12y” G 310 J Pillands (Small) G Pillans 199 not found G 311 “Hepburn, “Erected by James Hepburn in memory of his son Robert d. 12.6.1855 aged 202.1 596 Cochrane” 11y. Also his son Thomas Cochrane d. 5.7.18*6 aged **y. Jane Peebles wife of James Hepburn d. 19.1.1882 aged 72y. The above James Hepburn, Baker and Contractor in Peebles 29.8.1822 - 8.11.1897” G 312 “Black, Aitken, “Jas Black 1.6.1846 77, w Mary Aitken 5.7,1360 84, s Jas 22.9.1872 68 (w 202 594 Tennant” Margt Tennent 12,10.1884 95)” G 313 “Henderson, Perry” Erected by Walter Perry ILMO his wife Hannah Henderson d. 24.6.1921 197.2 592 aged 51y

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 25 Map Grave Names on stone Inscription JS/SS SMI No. sector no. No. G 314 Inch “John Inch late tenant Annisteon 30,6,1822 29” 208 603 G 315 “Martin, Connell” “Erected by Donald Martin, J.P. Ex-Provost of Biggar ILMO his wife Isabella 207.1 602 Taylor Connell d. at White Hart 8.1.1948 aged 76y. Also the above Donald Martin J.P. d. at Biggar 21.10.1957 aged 86y” G 316 J Maxwell Small) J Maxwell 207 601 G 317 “Maxwell, Mitchell” “John Maxwell for 36y church officer this parish d 5.11.1885 75, w Marion 206 600 Mitchell 22.4.1891 82, s Jas 19.10.1867 11, s Robt 18.5.1893 40, Ida Margt d Preston Lancashire 23.11.1901 64, 2da Jessie d London 10.12.1904 65, s John d Toronto Canada 14.5.1913 65, s Geo 21.4.1909 58 (w Sophia Wilson 26.4.1924 67); (On base) their da Mary Ann 13.6.1933 92, their da Isabella 30.1.1934 90; Thos Maxwell 4,11.1944 99” G 318 Morrison Maxwell Annie Morrison Maxwell/Kirkstyle Biggar 21.7.1969 205 598 G 319 Fraser (Small) J Fraser 204 597 G 320 “Mitchell, Hunter” “Thos Mitchell/Westrow 3.3.1856 72; Margt Hunter w of Thos Mitchell 209 604 8,1.1850 69, da Margt d Edinburgh 3.9.1890 72” G 320 Paterson (Small) Js Paterson 219 610 G 321 “Aitken, “Wm Aitken late smith Hartree 20.12.1822 87, w Janet Gladstone 21.9.1813 210 605 Gladstone,Mitchell” 71, da Mary 13.3.1842 (5)2 (husband John Mitchell in Westrow 17.11.1851 68); Wnt 7/Whyte 11.1.1795, 21.10.1871, w Janet Mitchell 15.9.1807, 7.12.1875, da Marion 28.5.1842, 10.11.1877” G 322 JS (Small) J S 211 606? G 323 “Small, Minto,Millar, “John Small d Symington Mali 26.6.1863 in 72y, w Helen Minto d Eddlestone 212 607 Aitken” 10.7.1870 in 76y, da Marion 29.3.1824, 6.4.1825, s Wm 18.1.1826, 6.2.1828, s John miliar Symington 11.8.1822, 22.8,1854, ls Jas d Strawlaw 9.12.1896 80; his w Grace Aitken d Biggar 28.1.1908 88; John Small d Skirling 4.3- 1885 32” G 324 JS (Small) J S 213 609/8 G 325 TC (Small) T C 214 608/9 G 327 GC (Small) GC 215 611 G 328 Cleghorn (Small) M Cleghorn 216 612 G 329 Gray (Small) Walter Gray (See notes by Mr Lambie) 203 595? G 330 “Brunton, Inch” “Agnes Brunton wife of William Inch d. at Upperwell, Biggar 23.4.1916 aged 197.3 593 68y. Also the above William Inch d. at 7.1.1932 aged 90” G 331 Dickson (Small) T Dickson 217 G 332 Clark In memory of Ina Clark 3rd daughter of Helen & Henry Clark 25.12.1889 – 217.1 614 19.6.1914. Also the above Henry Clark d. 2.4.1928 aged 67y. At rest. Also Everette C. Bailey grandson of the above Henry and Helen Clark d. 3.3.1929 aged 15y. Also the above Helen Clark d. 26.9.1929 aged 68 G 333 “Scott, Reid, “Wm Scott flesher Biggar 14.4.1881 79, w Margt Reid 7.12.1862 63, chn 222 621 Borthwick” Henry, John, Henry inf, s And clothier Biggar 15.2.1880 52, da Sarah w of Thos Borthwick 11.11.1884 49; Jane 4.10.1900 70; Margt 19.11.1909 76; Margt da of Thos Borthwick & Sarah Scott 17.10.1917” G 334 “Halliday, Lead “(0b) Wm Halliday a.5.1876 84, w Euphemia Lead better 27.5.1859 64, s 223 622 better” John 29.8.1837 17, s Matthew 6.12.1849 16, s Thos 18.1.1889 6 0, da Margt 7.12.1901 79” G 335 “Scott, Robb, Wm Scott 24.1.1837 66; Mary Robb w of Wm Scott 11.10.1834 46; Barbara 221 620 Wilson” S-11.5.1814 7w; Wilson S 22.12.1819 2y 8m; Helen S 22.6.1825 14m (See notes by Mr Lambie) G 336 Spence (Small) Wm Spence s of C S who d 14.5.1813 aged 8m 224 623 G 338 Gordon (granite) In memory of John Gordon 14.3.1828 - *.2.1905. Catherine *** 218.2 618 G 339 “Allan Gordon Sacred to the memory of Allan Gordon b. May 1786 d. 7.5.1863 218.1 617 (d,1863, SSt)” G 340 AC (Small) AC 215.1

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 26 Map Grave Names on stone Inscription JS/SS SMI No. sector no. No. G 341 “Core, Noble” “Robt Core shoemaker Biggar 29.8.1863 53, w Jane Chisholm 22.12.1882 218 613 69, 2 chn inf, gda Jane Chisholm Noble 9.9.1869, 2.6.1873; Adam Core joiner 11.11.1892 79; Margt Core nurse 25.7.1899 53; their yt da Isabella Core 7.9.1919 66” G 342 Marshall J. Marshall d. in 1886 226.1 616 G 343 “Harrower, Young” “David Harrower late of the 72nd regt, w Eliz Young, s David” 226 615 G 344 “Barclay, Stitt” Alex Barclay weaver Westrow 3.9.1854 54. w Marion Stitt 30.4.1874 69 227 626 G 345 “Smith, Munro” ILMO our dear father & mother Robert D Smith d 15th? Sep 1922 Annie 227.2 no number Munro d 9th Sep 1932 G 346 McLaughlin LMO David McLaughlin d. 10.5.1990. Also his grandparents 227.1 628 G 347 Coubrough Sacred to the memory of William Russell *** & Portioner in Biggar d. 228.1 640 22.10.1*** aged 76y. Grizzel Muir wife of William Russell d. 17.6.1880 aged 75y. William Russell *** Student of Divinity d. 9.1.1862 aged 23y. Alexander their son d. 5.11.1902 aged 66y. Elizabeth their youngest daughter d. on Sabbath 9.4.1916

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 27 Map Grave Names on stone Inscription JS/SS SMI No. sector no. No. H 348 Davidson “(On wall of church) John Davidson lately farmer Mitchellhill 19.11.1827, w 231 634 Joan Grahame 28.6.1823, da Jane 31.10.1818, s Thos 12.8.1825, da Margt 18.11.1830” H 349 “Pairman, “(Granite ob) Jas Pairman 1.4.1923 78, w Georgina Robertson 8.4.1894 52” 232 633 Robertson” H 350 Pairman “By Mary Pairman to husband John Pairman weavers agent Biggar 7.9.1872 233 632 64, their sons Wm G 15.2.1849 2y 8m,-. Thos d Glasgow 26.1.1856 20, John G 29.1.1871 30 (da Jeanie P Pairman 28.1.1869 2y 10m), ‘Wm G d Glasgow . 6.7.1877 23; Mary Pairman relict of John Pairman 14.4.1897 84” H 351 JH EH HSSS (Small) JH EH HSSS 229 630 H 352 “Tait, Brown, “Peter Tait mert Biggar 27.3.1831 52, w Marion Brown 28.2.1877 84, only da 225 624 Robertson” Margt 3.5.1870 57 (husband Jas Robertson builder Biggar 1.7.1879 69, yr. da Margt Tait R 16.8.1916 61)” H 353 “Gray, Haldane” “Helen Gray d27.10.1863, 49. Wm H, coach builder d.6.12.1893, 32. W. Mg 225.2 625 Brown, d.2.7.1927, 76.” H 354 “Scoullar, Veitch” “By Margt Scoullar who d 20,11.1906 78; Wm Scoullar tailor Biggar 228 627? 25.2.1814 66, s Jas 27.3.1865 80; Agnes Veitch w of Jas Scoullar 22.12.1866 78, chn Janet d Dec 1864 42 bd Drumelzier, Helen Nov 1879 65, Jane 12.1.1891 72, Mary 28.1.1897 76 (husband Thos Bind Aug 1879 60), Wm 24.2.1901 75” H 355 “Ballantine, Rae” “Jas Ballantine/Culter Cornhill d Biggar 4.11.1858 80, w Agnes Rae 238 635 9.11.1831 63, s Jas 4.2.1831 21”

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 28 Map Grave Names on stone Inscription JS/SS SMI No. sector no. No. H 356 “Ballantine, Gibson” “(Granite) John Ballantine shoemaker Biggar 30.4.1812, 26.8.1880, w 237 636 Eliz Watt 3-7.1808, 6.11.1886, chn Jas & Henry inf, 3s John 11.6.1843, 29.7.1900, only da Cath Gibson 2.3-1840, 17.5.1914” H 357 “Turnbull, Fraser” (Small) And Turnbull and Barbara Fraser 220 619 H 357 WD or WH (Small) W D 182(5) 236 637 H 358 “Bertram, “Erected by Marion Baillie Bertram in memory of her mother Marion 233.1 631 Henderson” Henderson d at Westrow, Biggar 12.1892 aged 80y” H 359 “Tweedie, Gilbert, “John Tweedie wright Biggar 6.9.1850 85, w Jane Gilbert 11.3.1812 32, 235 638 Gladstone” da Agnes inf, s Wm 19.10.1836 32, s Richard wright Biggar 2.9.1893 88 (w Jean Catto 15.1.1875 74, da Mary Gladstone 23-10.1927 87); Margt - Thomson w of John Tweedie 8.1,1871 83; (Back) John Tweedie v/right Biggar 14.1.1854 47, da Helen B 10.4.1852 17, s Wm 14.4.1857 14, da Jean G 2.2.1861 22” H 360 “Tweedie, Graham” “(Now worn) Richard Tweedie farmer Nether Abington d Thankerton Boat 234 639 14.11.1861 77; Janet Graham w of Richard Tweedie 29.1.1837 57, s Jas d Thankerton Boat 8.3.1862 51, s John d Stanehead Biggar 9.2.1891 79” H 361 “Cree, Russell, “Gavin Cree d 1895 70, w Marion Russell d 1897 62, s John Matthew d USA 242 644 Matthew, Moffat” 1916 aged (3)6, da Cath Moffat inf, da Helen Russell 18.2.1945 77 (See no.10)” H 362 “Todd, Cook” Erected by William Todd in memory of Sarah Shiels Cook his wife d. at 641 Bowas**ie 25.11.1921 aged 60y. The above William Todd d. 5.4.1*52 aged 84y H Cree. Not found “(Listed by John Smith, not found 1972, see 242) C M Cree ,: “ 242.1 645? H 363 Cuthbertson “(Against wall of church) Geo Cuthbertson officer of excise 15.9-1816 91, s 239 662 Jas 14.9.1839 84, da Janet 31.3.1838 77, da Margt 9.1.1846 82” H 364 “Fraser, Elder, “(Against wall of church) David Fraser mert Biggar 3.3.1835 63, w Margt 240 656 Black” Elder30.6.1811 45, da Margt 14.1.1806 7, w Eliz Black 28.8.1836 55, da Agnes 27.11.1832 15, chn Geo & Euphemia inf; Ann Brown w of Hugh Fraser 14.3.1834 25, s David inf” H 365 “Brown, “(Granite) Helen M Brown w of J G Brown d’ Red House 23.8-1961: ex 243 646 Carmichael” provost J G Brown F30A JP watchmaker optician d 18.7.1964; John Brown postman’13.12.1885, w Margt Carmichael 11.11.1899” H 365 “Brown, Smith (252 “(Ob) Jas Brown late farmer Gateside Culter d Knowehaad Hartree 253 663 in BL/SS notes)” 29,4.1875 85, w Eliz Smith d Hamilton Cottage Biggar 20.3.1888 in 86th y, chn Wm d Mar 3.845 2y 8m, Isabella 11,3.1856 6y 8m; Eliz C Brown 16,6 01911 73; John Brown 11.11.1912 76;Mary B Brown 27,1.1920 79; Ebenezer Brown 21.2.1925 92” H 366 Rae (Small) J Rae 251 661 H 367 “Rae, Aitken, “Jas Rae mason Biggar 4,6.1799 74, w Jane Aitken : . 17.2.51814 78, s Jas 250 659 Ritchie” mason Biggar who ed this stone d 4.2. 1831 53 (w Margt Ritchie 13.4.1866 77, s Jas mason Biggar 18.,7.1874 55, s John 12.2.1821,_. 11^4.189C” H 368 Ovens Wm Ovens late carrier Biggar 21.11.1820 49; Jas s of Wm Ovens/Biggar 249 658 22.8.1805 22m H 369 “Ovens, Proudfoot” “(With urn) John Ovens mason d Carstairs Junction 22.7.1881 71. w Jane 248 657 Proudfoot d there 23.6.1874 64, sons John 10,2.1349 5, Robt 23.1,1849 3” H 370 “Smith, Greirson” “Jas Smith mason Biggar 13,6.1816 70, w Eliz Grierson 13,3,1832 89; Robt 247 652 Smith mason Westrow 3.5.1806 37 Jas Smith mason Biggar 12.10.1851 72” H 371 “Johnston, Gibson” “Robt Johnston mert Biggar 29.11.1850 39, w Eliz Gibson 30.7.1858 45, 3s 246 651 Jas 27.12.1844 9m, 2s Robt Gibson 22,8,1354 12 ...” H 372 “Rae, Thomson” “(Front) John Rae mason Biggar M6.2.1846 85, w Margt Thomson 23.2.1849 241 649 77, da Margt 12.6,1802 2, s Adam 8.7.1813 2, s David 21.10.1342 38 (Back) Jas Rae shoemaker Biggar 23.3.1361 62, w Mary Barker 29.4.1846 34; John s of Jas Rae shoemaker 15.3-1845 16; his da Jane R 18.10.1345 5; his s John 30.7.1346 6m; his da Margt 13.7.1848 15” H 373 “Brown, Forrest” “Thos Brown d Birch Cottage 24.9.1335 33, w””Susan’ Forrest d Birch 245 650 Cottage 2=10.1929 74”

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 29 Map Grave Names on stone Inscription JS/SS SMI No. sector no. No. H 374 Brown 1850 (Small) Geo Brown 1850 ...... 244 647 H 376 Anderson “(Listed by John Smith, not found 1972) J Anderson” 242.2 H 377 “Clark, Brown” “To the memory of William Clark late Merchant, Biggar d. 2.3.1807 aged 255 660 54y. Also Janet Brown his spouse d. 4.2.1824 aged 62y. Alexander Clark d. 29.7.1793 aged 5y. Also Elisabeth Clark d. 15.4.1796 aged 19m, children of William Clark, Merchant in BiggarWm Clark late mert Biggar 2.3.1807 54, w Janet Brown 4.2.1824 62; Alex*Clark~-29.7.1733 5, Ella Clark 17.4.1796 19m chn of Wm Clark mert Biggar. by Mr Lambie” H 378 “P, William” “(Probably FS listed by John Smith as near 255, inscription now worn off) 255.1 Here lieth William. P...died 11 March 1750 his age(70)” H 379 TB (Small) T B 256 H 380 “Stodart, Blake, “Thos Stodart d Hedsyke 3.11.1892 77, w MarionBlake d Clyde Cottages 257 654 Forrest, Inglis” Hamilton 3.6.1893 79, Ida Elizd Westrow 17.8.1904 53, s Jas d Clyde Cottages Hamilton9.5.1910 63, their gfa Jas Blake d 1854 (w Marion Forrest d 1863 bd here)j Mary Stodart w of Laurence Inglis dWestrow 23.6.1917 61 (At foot) ed by their family” H 381 Tait (Small) R Tait 258 653/5/645? H 382 Gordon Ad. Gordon 259 648 C 383 Mercer - inside “(Inside church, on S wall of chancel) Jane Mercer da of Wm M esq of Aldie 260 church w of hon Geo Keith Elphinstone -12.12.1789 24 (See notes Hunter)”

The following stones were recorded in earlier surveys but are no longer visible (2018) JS 1800 3.1 665 “Paterson, Inglis” “(Listed by John Smith as near no.13, not found in 1972) (Small) Jas 13.1 not found Paterson” “Brown, Vallance, “Jas Brown portioner Biggar 27.10.1792 75, w Janet Vallance 8.10.1787 82 Not found Johnstone” 68,. chn John, Janet, Jas, Jas, Eliza; Thos Johnstone inert Biggar 5.2.1810 2018. Nr 66, w Janet Brown 22.9,1847 89, chn Jas, Jas, Jean, Walter mert Biggar 101 (old 83) 13.6.1814 24 (w Margt Cleghorn 5.9.1867); Janet Johnstone 3c4.1821 7; in 1970s. Robt J 17,4.1860 75, w Violet 22.2.1861 72, da Janet 11.9.1895 82 (see notes Hunter, and Robt Johnstone mentioned in letter to John Cairns DD by Dr John Brown)” FS “(FS near 85, overgrown, see notes by Mr Lambie)” 85.1 not found Walston “Listed by John Smith as near 92, not found 1972) (Small) Walston” 92.1 not found not found “(Listed by John Smith as FS in front of 104,not found 1972) Alex Steel 104.1 Not found cooper Biggar 10.6,1835 72,w Helen Bowe 12.7.1850 ?3, s Alex 15 .3.1829 2018. 33; Jane da of Wm Steel 11.9,1810 19 (see notes by Mr Lambie)” Hislop “(Listed by John Smith as near 104, not found 1972) (Small) Wm Hislop 104.2 not found 1852” 2108 JML 1827 “(Listed by John Smith as near 124, not found 1972) (Small) J M L 1827” 124.1 not found “Brown, Baxter” “Jas Brown 9.9.1850 62, w Ells Baxter 27.3.183-3 38, s Wm .mert Glasgow 126 not found 13.1.1848 26, w Isabella Black 23.9.1879 81, da Eliz Baxter Brown d Sillerknowe Biggar 30.5.1902 74” M Smith (Small) M Smith 127 not found Harlan “(Listed by John Smith as near 127, not found 1972) (Small) D Harlan” 127.1 not found Black “(Listed by John Smith as near 130, not found 1972) (Small) A Black” 130.1 not found Crichton “(Listed by John Smith as PS behind 13OA,covered with turf) Heir lyeth Wm 130.2 not found Crichton who dyed April 30 1691 his age .. yeirs, also Wm Crichton his son who dyed 1729 aged .0.. also Alex Crichton his son who dyed 1764” Heir lyes ane honest “(Listed by John Smith as PS behind 130A, covered with turf) Heir lyes ane 130.3 not found man dyed Novr honest man...dyed Hovr 1642 as also Janet dochter, . .law who dyed„„azro 1862 also Janet 1655” dochter.. J Brown “(Listed by John Smith as near 132, not found 1972) (Small) J Brown” 132.1 not found

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 30 Map Grave Names on stone Inscription JS/SS SMI No. sector no. No. MR (Small) M R 142 not found Murray “(Listed by John Smith as near 145, not found 1972) (Small) M Murray” 146.1 not found Inglis “(listed by John Smith as near 161, not found 1972) The burying place of 161.1 John and Marion Inglis” “McQuarrie, Hislop, “(Listed by John Smith, broken down in storm of 1968) Angus Macquarrie 171.1 563? Bulloch, Robertson” d Thankerton 14.5.1882 75, w Janet Hislop 1.8.1885 70, da Cath McQuarie 1.1.1842 2, da Marion 9-8.1850 16, s Laurence 14.12.1854 8, s Jas H McQuarrie MA student of divinity 7.3.1872 29, s Donald PEIS principal of high school for boys Wimbledon d 3.9.1893 55” “Bulloch, “(Sm) Wm Bulloch (Slab in front) Thos Bulloch 30.1.1919 (63) w Ann 172 Robertson” Robertson 28.10.1902 48, by gchn at Orchardhill Hamilton” Howieson “(Listed by John Smith as near 172, not found 1972) (Small) Helen Howison” 172.1 “Newlands, “Margt Newlands 17.12.1844 60, husband Alex Somerville 19.4.1873 87” 175 564? Somerville” not found (Not found 1972) (Small) Jas Little nailer 178.1 554/5? Whiteford “Sacred to the memory of my mother Janet Whiteford d. at Biggar 178.2 523 20.10.1881 aged 71y. The righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance. Erected by Richard Young, F.R.C.S. Edin. Hong Kong” not found (Small) (I or J) E 179 554/5? “Kirkwood, Walker” “(Now very worn) Jas Kirkwood 13.7.1853 91, w Janet Walker 27.12.1850 180 577 78” “Kirkwood, Brown” “Robt Kirkwood late of Huntfield 19.1.1889 86, w Helen Brown 3.7.1888 80, 181 576 s John d Western Infirmary Glasgow 28.12.1901 63” “Scott, Lawrie” “Annie Scott w of Christopher Lawrie 25,5.1821 62, da Mary Lawrie 193 585 11.8.1875 13, s Robt d East Warriston Edinburgh 14.10.1893 34, da Jessie 4.4.1911 45; Christopher Lawrie 25.8.1914 in 80th y; their da Isabella Black Lawrie 15,1.1925 44” Lawrie (Small) R Lawrie 194 not found Jane Lowe Jane Lowe 194.1 not found W Jamieson W Jamieson 194.2 not found P Carmichael P Carmichael 194.3 not found I Kerr (Small) I Kerr 198 not found Maxwell “(Listed by John Smith, not found 1972, see 206) (Small) Jas Ma.xwell d 205.1 599. Not 19.10.1??? aged 11” found 2018 Leishman “(Listed by John Smith as near 225, not found 1972) (Small) D Leishman” 225.1 not found Lithgow (Small) Jn Lithgow 230 629? 242.3 Brown (Small.). Jas Brown 252 not found not in BL/SS notes (Small) J B 254 not found

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 31 Biggar Churchyard NGR NT041378

Notes The church of St Mary’s stands on the site of an earlier building, which was dedicated to St Nicholas. The date of erection of this earlier church is not known, but in a record of 1164 there is mentioned “Robert the parson of Bigir of the Church of St Nicholas,” During the restoration of St Mary’s in 1935 traces of the earlier church were discovered, among them a piscina, which was set up in the restored building. In 1545-6 Malcolm, Lord Fleming, whose family had long been powerful landowners in the district, founded a Collegiate Church, the last in Scotland, and dedicated it to the Virgin Mary, It is this building, altered and restored, which stands today, The Flemings were buried in the church, but subsequent alterations and repairs must have disturbed their repose. The male line of the Flemings came to an end in the 18th century, when Lady Clementina Fleming carried the estates into the family of Elphinstone. The only pre-1855 memorial inscription inside the church is the wall tablet to Jane Mercer, wife of the Hon. George Keith Elphinstone, who died in. 1789. Fasti Ecclesiae Scoticanae i 238-240 C of S ministers & readers from 1567 Small ii 407 Moat Park Church, Burgher, ministers from 1761 409 Gillespie Relief Church ministers from 1782 Church Records in Scottish Record Office CH2/35 - Presbytery of Biggar minutes 164-4-50, 1660-62, 1688-1925; CE3/44 - Biggar & Peebles Free Presbytery minutes 1843-1900 Heritors’ Records in Scottish Record Office HR 100(6) - miscellaneous papers comprising’ (l)Copy of valued rent (2)Copy description of feudal leasehold subjects; Appendix - School 1754-1760 (GD 101/945) Parochial Registers with the Registrar General 623 Biggar – births 1730-1851; marriages 1806-10, 1836-54 Commissariat Record of Lanark - Register of Testaments 1595-1800 ed. F.J.Grant in Scottish Record Office. Includes some Biggar testaments Hearth Tax - Scottish Record Office E69/15/1 - Hearth Book of Lanark Shyre alias Clydsdale, 1691. List of names for Parish of Biggar pp 80-82 - Aikman, Aitkin, Brown, Cosh, Crighton, Junkison, Kello, Lamb, McMoran, Penman, Vallance, Wilson and other names. Wodrow MSS - Accounts of sufferings of local Covenanters Confession of Faith 1638 - Mitchell Library - Local signatories (list in Gladstone Court Museum, Biggar). Many names here coincide with the list of “Abil Men” of the parish, published in “Biggar and the House of Fleming” by W.Hunter. Hay of Craignethan’s Diary (Scottish History Society) - Andrew Hay was a country gentleman who- lived at Stane in 1659-60, and his diary gives an interesting account of life in Biggar at -that period Upper Ward of Lanarkshire by G.V.Irving & A.Murray (1864) Vol i pp 295-362 gives-an account of Biggar. A Contribution to the History of Lanarkshire by James Wilson Vol ii pp 185-203 gives an account of Biggar.

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 32 William Hunter, in Biggar and the House of Fleming (1862) gives an account of Biggar and its inhabitants in the past, and has references to the following inscriptions:- No.8 Rev Robt Paterson p.149; no.11 John Cree p.67; no.10 Gavin Cree p,68; no.49-Rev David Smith p.140; no.48 Rev John Low p,135; no,46 John Pairman p.69; no.57 Thos Carmichael p.,16; no.68 Gaven Nicol p.64; no.82 in JSSS Thos Johnston & w Janet Brown p.70; no.123 Jas s- of Rev Jas Caldwell p.150; no.283 Thos Ord p.74; no.380 Jane Mercer p.94. Hunter also refers to the following as buried in the church yard - no inscriptions visible. P24 Jas Affleck poet d 8.9,1835 in 59th y; P65 Agnes Kello d 1796 in 32nd y the da of And Kello tenant Skirling Mill who d 1763 and w Janet Watson who d 1816 in 85th y, a very old Biggar family.

Mr Brian Lambie, late Director of Biggar Museums, supplied the following notes on the inscriptions:- No.36 - The father, unnamed on the stone, was James Minto, who left his wife. The local masonic minutes record that he was charged in 1795 with behaving in’ a brutal manner to her. William Minto, mason, built a great many of the houses in Biggar in the 1830s and worked on the policy walls of Biggar Park, using stones from Boghall Castle. The uninscribed flat stone to the right is supposed to mark the burial place of Johnnie Minto the carrier and Katie his wife. Johnnie and his cart appear in Pairman’s sketch of Biggar Cross Knowe, reproduced in “Biggar and the House of Fleming.” No 49 - The Rev David Smith and his wife, the aunt of Dr John Brown., parents of the children recorded here, lie across the way in the shadow of the Moat Park Church Tower. Other members of the family (including Nancy for whom “Rab and his Friends” was written) are buried in the new cemetery. No 46 - Robert Pairman’s 2nd wife is buried with her first husband, George Gladstone, at Coulter, A MS account of the family by a grandson, Dr Thomas Pairman, New Zealand, Is in existence and the museum trustees hope to publish this, supplemented by other information which they possess. Brief references to Robert and John and Br Robert appear in “Biggar and the House of Fleming.” Nos 52 & 55 - Bethia Scott was da of Wm Scott mert Edinburgh and Jane Crawford descendant of 1st Earl of Arran, Anne Lawson was da of John Lawson of Cairnmuir (see History of Peeblesshire by J.W.Buchan iii 156) and descendant of James II. . Chn of Laurence Brown b 1.6.1726 d 1.9.1308 and above Anne Lawson b 27.5,1733 d 12.12.1816:-Eliza m Thos Bell mert Glasgow, Jas m Eliz Glover da of Adam Glover Jamaica, John m Margt da of Alex Gardner jeweller Edinburgh, Lawrence m, 17m unm, Bethia m John MacFarquhar WS Edinburgh, Anne n 1) David Black mert Glasgow 2) Thos Stodart, Samuel m, Barbara d inf. Chn of above Jas Brown and Eliz Glover:- Anne Lawson b Edinburgh17.6.1795? d 27.2.1817, Janet b Edmonston I 11.12.1797, Lawrence b 7.9.1799, Bethia b 25.4.1801 d J 6.9.1820, Jean b 20.9.1802. Barbara Lawson b 26.3.1805, Jas b 8.10.1806, John b 2.12.1308 d 14.10.1829, Adam b 11.10.1810 d 27.6.1811, Adam b 27.9.1811, Wallace b 3.12.1812 d 13.8.1822, Thos Stodart 7.4.1814, Archd I Hamilton 1815-1818. Chn of 2nd Adam Brown above and Barbara Watson of Edinburgh: Jas (Clifton, Victoria) unm, Eliz Mrs John Campbell (N.Z.), Barbara Mrs Emmanuel (N.Z.), Janet m, John Lawson Brown m Margt Gordon da of Alex h Sarah Gordon of Skye, Thos Stodart m Jessie Atkinson. Chn of above John Lawson Brown end Margt Gordon:- Adam Glover Brown b 3.2.1872, Sarah Anne 1874, Alex Gordon 1876, Jas 1878 d inf, Barbara Watson 1879, John Duncan and Chr : Maud b 1882, Thos Stodart 1885, Peter 1887 d inf. Above Adam Glover Brown m l)Florence Mary McLean, Kalgoorlie Australia - chn Mary Florence and John Donald, 2)Frances Elaine Bell - chn Gordon Glover and Margt Elaine. No.62 – Kello family - founders of the local hospital. George Kello senior’s parents buried at Quothquan - his mother a member of the Gladstone family. Mrs Kello’s family, the Lintons, buried at Broughton. The wills of Simon Kello (1906) and Jessie G,Kello (1916) contain many references to relatives at home and abroad.

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 33 No.65 - Thomas Pairman was the marker for the local Volunteer Corps and was accidentally shot by Lt Lockhart at the Bizzyberry Rifle Range. No.67 (large flat stone to N.E. of no.68) - this stone gets overgrown and “re-discovered” from time to time. The remains of the inscription are - Here lyes Thomas Steil sc..l...e in N... who died IUL 19 1899 age 57. The 6 is probably a re-cut 6, although it could be a 5. Some people have thought the date is 1099, although, of course, Arabic numerals were not in use in country churchyards then. No.70 - Isabella Clark, Mrs Masterton, was a Clark of Carnwath, a family long established there and still represented. This stone is the oldest tombstone of the Masterton family, long resident in Biggar. One of their number was grandfather to the author John Buchan, Lord Tweedsmuir. Nos.86 & 134 - A fair account of the Gladstone family appears in “Biggar and the House of Fleming.” The early history of the family has been extensively researched and a great many accounts try to tie in with the Roxburghshire branches of the family. The Biggar family are descended from the Gladstones of Arthurshiels who are more than likely themselves descended from the Gladstones of Gladstone. The Arthurshiels branch appears about the end of the 15th century and various members appear in local records/ By 1541 William Gladstone appears to be the senior Arthurshiels Gladstone, and the testament of his widow Janet Brown survives (1670). Her son William predeceased her (1662) leaving a widow and two “bairns,” John and David, who is assumed to be the founder of the Coulter branch of the family. A younger son of William Gladstone senior (John) appears to be the ancestor of William Gladstone, the first of the Biggar branch of the family, and the last to be buried in the old family ground at Libberton. The “new” church there is supposed to have obliterated this, but in 1968 part of a wall-mounted tombstone appeared among building material at Biggar Mill. It is quite possible that this was taken away as rubble when the church I was rebuilt. It refers to two burials, but insufficient remains of the inscription to Identify either - though they are possibly William. Gladstone and his son James. The dates of death are 1727 and 1760, the former corresponding with Hunter’s note in “Biggar and the House of Fleming.” In a MS account of the family in 1855, James Wyld Gladstone, son of the watchmaker, refers to there being only the Biggar and Coulter families in the locality, and goes on, “Respecting the Coulter family it may be remarked that their traditions and Christian names are identical with those of the Biggar family and their facial developments have also so much similarity as to be strikingly indicative of the same paternity.” The museum possesses fuller details of the family than those published in “Biggar and the House of Fleming,” with much about related local families, including Aitkens, Grahams, Kellos, Tweedies, Coshes, Somervilles, Waughs, Steels, Afflecks., &c. Standard peerage works have fuller details on the family of Sir John Gladstone 3t and his son William Ewart Gladstone. Early references to members of the family appear in Records of Carnwath Barony Court (Scottish History Society); Protocol Book of Gilbert Grote (Scottish Record Society); Shieldhiil Charters, No.103 - This obelisk gives details of a number of descendants of the Cree family, buried in another part of the churchyard. Two portraits of Mrs Thomson are in Gladstone-Court, one circa 1805 and the other in extreme old age. She was a daughter of Matthew Cree, Baron Bailie. The Harlands are related through Mrs Harland’s grandmother, who was a Cree, her father- James Watt, millwright, was an important, member of the community in the middle of the 19th century, and is quite likely buried here, though no record exists. Copies of the Cree and Watt family papers can be consulted in the museum, No.85A in JSSS - flat stone near no. 39, not now visible. The inscription was noted by Whitfield* in 1885 - Here lyes Thomc.3 Forrest, miller in Biggar Mill who died 19 August 1/03 aged 57, (The will of John Forrest, miller, is registered 1728.) * Rev W.Whitfield - local historian, travelled extensively in North America, where he noted his visits to families who came from the district, MS3 and publications are in the museum. No 126 - See testament of Thomas Gibson’s sister-in-law in Scottish Record Office, which refers to him as “apothocarie”.

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 34 No. 127 - ‘Children of Rev John Christison - 1851 census includes son James b 1837- 1861 census, Catherine Hunter was wife of English teacher - 1871 census gives Charles h 1847 rail contractor. • The Rev J.W.Stevenson in “God and my Unbelief” recalls the tale of Dr Christopher” and his search for a son in London. This is based on an experience in the life of Dr Christison, No.104A in JSSS - Alexander Steel senior was known as “Auld Sandy Steel,” and was a Radical. Several anecdotes about the family are in the Whitfield (see note on no.85A in JSSS) papers. No.142 - Alexander Sinclair was schoolmaster at Lamington and his death and burial at Biggar are recorded in the Lamington Register. No.129 - John Smith’s version of this worn inscription has been corrected according to an insertion in the “Hamilton Advertiser” 26.9.1885. No.131 - The testaments of both Cosh and his wife are in the Scottish Record Office. The latter has a full and interesting account of household plenishings and clothing. Their daughter-in-law was a Gladstone and fuller details are among the Gladstone papers, (see note on no.63) No.170 - Mrs Robertson was a descendant of the Tweedie family (no.12) and a relative of the Gladstones, Her daughter-in-law Christina Pairman, Mrs Matthew Robertson junior was also a relative of the Gladstone family, A descendant of the Robertson family was George Blake the author, The Blakes (no. 380) are probably other relatives of his. Fuller details in Gladstone Court. No.239 - Mrs Thorburn, Marion Brown, was daughter of William Brown and Helen Watt (no. 182)s relatives of the Watts and Crees. Nos.179, 181, 182 - Photographs and records of this large family of Browns exist at Biggar Museum, The parents of Mrs James Brown, Margaret Tweedie (no.182) are buried at Symington, Her mother was- -one-of the Coulter Gladstones, (see note on no.86) No.283 - Thomas Ord. famous equestrian performer - scarce life-story booklet (c.l900) in Gladstone Court, together with numerous cuttings, Son-in-law Edwin Pinder’s famous circus performed before Queen “Victoria several times. No.298 - A humorous account of Widow Kennedys courtship with Dr Summers (no,294) is preserved in the museum. Mary Kennedy, daughter of the saddler, was Mary London, who opened Glasgow’s first Beauty Parlour in 1918. Another member of the family was William Kennedy, founder of the Broxburn Oil Co. (1336-1899), a portrait of whom appears in “The Bailie” of July 1396. No.296 - “May” Hope’s school exercise books are now in’ • Gladstone Court Museum. No.308 - Obituary in “Hamilton Advertiser” 1834 gives Jane Reid’s age at death as 78, No.329 - Walter Gray married Marion Swan of Skirling (Skirling Parish Register), probably a relative of the Swans in no. 258 . A photograph of him and the local tinsmith, William “Tinny” Calder was a best-selling carte- da visits in the. early 1860s. Tinny is buried at Libberton. No.335 - Miss Bella Borthwick, for many years infant mistress at Biggar was buried to the right centre of her ancestors’ stone in 1964. Her parents and sister are recorded on no 333. No. 377 - The parents of Rev W.B. Clark and Eliza , wife of Rev Henry Scott Riddell the Border poet

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 35 Index of surnames

Adams 147 Aikman 250 Aitchison 168, 257 Aitken 86, 89, 312, 321, 323, 367 Allan 27, 196 Anderson 298, 376, 196 Appleby 30 Archibald 208, 178 Armstrong 127

Ballantine 254, 356, 355 Ballantyne 32, 203, 288 Barclay 344 Barrie 267 Baxter 126 in JSSS Bertram 84, 116, 146, 139 Black 30, 39, 89, 124, 126 in JSSS, 130A in JSSS, 298, 312, 364, 215, 167, 224, 223 Blair 222 Blake 380 Bogle 71 Bonnar 274 Borron 284 Borthwick 3, 333 Bowe 111, 104A in JSSS Bradfute 245 Brodie 238 Brown 14, 52, 55, 64, 86, 95. 118, 82 in JSSS, 128, 135,126 in JSSS, 165, 132A in JSSS, 250, 239, 238, 179, 181, 182 181 in JSSS,191, 352, 364, 365, 374, 373, 252 in JSSS, 365, 377, 219, 196, 269, 305 Brownlie 28 Brunton 181, 278, 207, 206, 205, 204, 330 Bryden 15, 57 Buloch, Bulloch 255 Butler 164

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 36 Caldwell 123 Callan 260 Carmichael 57, 194C in JSSS, 365 Carrick 150 Catto 359 Chalmers 86 Chapman 33 Charteris 152 Chisholm 341, 167 Christison 127 Clark 70, 113,114, 115, 377, 221 Cleghorn 82 in JSSS, 91 113, 328 Cochrane 311 Cockburn 89 Colville 194 Connell 180, 315 Cooper 200, 199 Core 297, 341, 270 Cosh 131 Cosser 41 Coubrough 128 Craig 57, 112, 113,114 Crawford 93, 159, 181, 275, 206, 205, 104 Cree 11, 10, 42, 103, 268, 361, 362 Crichton 12, 92, 130B in JSSS Crosbie 127 Currie 305 Cuthbertson 9, 363, 231, 220

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 37 D. 357 Davidson 46, 245, 348 Deans 61, 111, 124 Denholm 145 Dewar 50 Dick 90, 108 Dickson 126, 129, 331, 204 Dinwoodie 3 Douglas 240 Duncan 164

Edmonstoune 137 Elder 197, 364, 197 Elphinstone 380

Fairley 260 Ferguson 227, 80 Findlay 160, 158 Fisher 121 Fleming 23, 24 Forbes 24 Forrest 19, 50, 107, 106, 85A in JSSS, 105, 248, 249, 235, 373, 380, 208 Forrester 132 Fraser 10, 21, 36, 319, 357, 364 French 274

Gairns 133 Galbraith 25 Galloway 50 Geddas 148 Gibson 52, 96, 126, 211, 289, 371, 219, 217, 269 Gilbert 254, 359 Gilchrist 173 Gillespie 38, 37, 44, 287 Gillies 62 Girdwood 133, 250 Gladston 12

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 38 Gladstone 86, 134, 321 Glover 52 Goodman 79 Gordon 382, 338, 339 Gourlay 7 Graham 12, 82, 360 Grahame 348 Gray 160, 273, 329 Grierson 370

H 351 Hadden 4 Halbert 82 Halliday 334 Hamilton 42, 58, 145, 128, 135, 193, 209 Harlan 127A in JSSS Harland 103, 205 Harrower 343 Harvey 277 Henderson 44, 145, 194, 313 Henshilwocd 193 Hepburn 311 Hill 40, 253 Hislop 102, 104B in JSSS, 151, 245, 243, 241, 240, 253, 254, 171A in JSSS, 261 Hope 296, 201 Houston 11 Howison 172A in JSSS Hudson 40 Hunter 58, 127, 320, 231, 282 Hyslop 290

Inch 108,109, 138, 140, 175, 314, 330 Inglis 31, 18, 54, 89, 142, 226, 380, 104 Ingram 145 Ireland 114

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 39 Jackson 169 Jamieson 42, 41, 40, 39, 38, 37, 57, 140, 165, 193, 194B in JSSS Johnston 58, 78, 118, 150, 184, 371 Johnstone 82 in JSSS, 110 Junkison 136. Justice 222

Kay 59, 152 Kello 62, 99 Kennedy 189, 290, 298 Kerr 116, 181, 198 in JSSS, 215 Kidd 222 Kirke 199 Kirkwood 180 in JSSS, 181 in JSSS

Laird 239 Lamb 279 Lang 307 Law 19, 56 Lawrie 193 in JSSS, 306 Lawson 52, 98, 79, 289, 228, 198 Leadbetter 334 Leishman 225A in JSSS, 148 Liddle 64 Lillie 3 Lind 354 Lindsay 18, 39, 53, 141, 239, 235, 218, 210, 300 Linn 273 Linton 62 Lithgow 230 in JSSS Little 258, 178A in JSSS Livingstoun 126 Loch 5 Lockhart 35 Low 48 Lowden 21 Lowe 194A in JSSS

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 40 M. 43 McAlpine 122 McCartney 23 McDonald 147 McGhie 168 McGowan 27 McHaffie 99 in JSSS McLean 112, 4 McLellan 127 McMath 263 McMorran 42, 167 McQuarrie 171A in JSSS McQueen 232 Mc Skimming 228 Marshal 11 Martin 315 Masterton 168, 211 Maxwell 168, 318, 205A in JSSS, 317, 316, 266 Melross 39 Melvin 212 Mercer 380 Millar 152 Miles 200, 199 Minto 36, 35, 323 Mitchell 245, 184, 317, 320, 321, 229, 217, 279 Moffat 105, 228, 218 Moore 309 Morrison 210 Muir 99, 110, 116, 251 Muirhead 129 Murray 98, 138, 159, 161, 160, 162, 157, 156, 155, 154, 167.1, 146A in JSSS

Nethery 212 Newbigging 130 Newlands 175 in JSSS Nicol 11, 68 Noble 129, 278, 267, 341, 270

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 41 Oliphant 127 Ord 283 Otto 308 Ovens 173, 184, 369, 368

P. 73, 378 Pairman 18, 46, 65, 95, 117, 109, 238, 227, 209, 349, 350 Parker 18, 372 Paterson 8, 13a in JSSS, 25, 54, 64, 89, 166, 184, 175, 278, 268, 320, 230, 280, 281 Peebles 311 Perry 313 Phin 208 Pillans 177, 310 Pinder 283 Plenderleith 29, 176, 177, 178 Porteous 12, 81, 90 Prentice 14, 180 Pringle 58, 253 Proudfoot 369

R. 142 in JSSS, 259 Rae 74, 75, 166, 355, 372, 367, 366, 104 Ramage 10, 224 Ramsay 272, 77 Redpath 163 Reid 14, 115, 307, 308, 333 Rennie 28, 286 Renwick 164 Reny 6 Riddel 116 Ritchie 12, 19, 33, 44, 59, 81, 169, 367 Robb 335, 201 Robertson 78, 101, 170, 172 in JSSS, 307, 352, 349 Robinson 222 Ronaldson 121 Ross 193 Russell 30, 361

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 42 S. 322, 324, 351 Sandilands 304 Scott 17, 52, 298, 193 in JSSS, 335, 333 Scoullar 354 Shipley 209 Shortt 102 Sibbald 134 Simpson 29 Sinclair 108, 142, 203 Skates 211 Slimond 82 Small 2, 323 Smellie 241 Smith 16, 17, 49, 68, 101, 127, 127 in JSSS, 168, 179, 258, 299, 370, 365 ,231 Somerval 136 Somerville 175 in JSSS, 261 Spence 71, 336 Stark 301 Steel 25, 30, 150, 104A in JSSS, 247 Steil 67 Stepnen 204 Stewart 26, 232 Stitt 344 Stodart 380 Stoddart 151 Stringer 230 Stronach 284 Summers 294 Swan 197, 258, 197

Tait 352, 365 Tavener 86 Telfer 47, 61, 97, 106 Telford 290 Tennent 312

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 43 Thomson 27, 72, 90, 92, 103, 115, 359, 372, 202, 200, 277 Thorburn 12, 113, 141, 239, 300 Tod 89 Todd 242 in JSSS Tolmie 211 Turnbull 167.1, 357 Tweedie 5, 13, 12, 109, 170, 182, 360, 359

Valance 15, 17 Vallance 36, 47, 82 in JSSS, 135, 208 Veitch 354

Walker 81, 180inI JSSS Walston 92A in JSSS Walton 198 Wardlaw 244 Warnock 79 Watson 13, 32, 44, 58, 78, 132, 169, 184, 273, 294, 297, 299, 229, 197 Watt 103, 182, 356 Waugh 179 Weir 92, 141, 297, 228, 211, 300 White 62 Whitefield 22 Whitelaw 107 Whvte 321 Wilkie 135 Williamson 32 Wilson 25, 82, 89, 93, 123, 211, 291, 292, 296, 317, 214, 272, 77, 130 Woolsey 168 Wyld 86, 209, 257, 299, 202

Yong 246 Young 146, 343, 77, 147

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 44 Abbreviations - relationships s son ls eldest son 2s second son etc. da daughter lda eldest daughter etc. ch child 1 ch eldest child etc Wid widow Fa father mo mother w wife 1w…first wife 2w...second wife etc, gfa grandfather gmo grandmother gs..,.grandson gda...granddaughter gen...grandchild gchn grandchildren bro brother sis...sister er elder yr....younger yt....youngest

Others Acct accountant adm … admiral adv.... advocate asst...assistant b..... born Bd buried or interred bt. .. . baronet capt...captain col.... colonel d...... died or day(s) DD doctor of divinity Dep deputy DNB...Dictionary of National Biography dr doctor, Dr ed erected EICS...East India Company’s Service esq esquire, Esq. Ewing Annals of the Free Church of Scotland 1843-1900; W. Ewing, 1914-1 2 vols Fasti Easti Ecclesiae Scoticanae, 1915 et seq 8 vols

FEIS Fellow of Educational institute of Scotland FC Free Church FS flat stone FSAScot Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, Scotland Gen General HEICS Honourable East IndiaCompany’s Service

Survey of St Mary’s Churchyard, Biggar PAGE 45 Hon honourable Inf died in infancy JP justice of the peace Jun junior KS kirk session kt knight 1 LLD doctor of laws Lt lieutenant M month (s ) maj. major ME doctor of medicine mert,..merchant mfr....manufacturer min.,..minister mr mister, Mr NSW New South Wales NZ New Zealand ob obelisk prof professor pts....private regt...regiment rev...reverend, Rev. RN Royal Navy rt hon right honourable rt rev….right reverend sen....senior Small History of the Congregations of the UP Church 1735-1900 by Robt Small DD, 19 04; 2 vols Supt superintendent T.S. ….table stone UP.....United Presbyterian USA United States of America WS Writer to the Signet y year

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