Headstone Detail

You'll find the headstone's map location, Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society's survery reference, photographs, the inscription and details of the headstone condition detailed below.

Map Reference: 141 View Map

Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society Survey Reference: 131


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Inscription


Erected to the memory of James ROSS, farmer, Craigslave, who was born 15th Octr 1821 and died 17th March 1870 aged 48 years Also his wife Helen MILROY who died at Craigslave 6th May 1869 aged 27 years And two of their children died in infancy

Headstone


Type:
Red sandstone.
Dimensions:
176 x 79 x 16
Condition:
Fair. Worn but stable with minor flaking and pitting.
Description:
Free standing headstone with lancet top above curving band of raised floral decoration. Set on red sandstone plinth. Inscription on east face. Worn mason's mark.