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: 147 View Map

Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society Survey Reference: 126

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Inscription

Here lyeth the body of William MURDOCH who departed this life August the 14 1743 Aged 54 years

Headstone

Type:
Grey sandstone.
Dimensions:
46 x 58 x 08
Condition:
Fair. Worn but stable.
Description:
Free standing against boundary wall. Rectangular top with north facing inscription with incised border.
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The purpose of this project is to gather and record information about the Old Portpatrick Church and Churchyard. This first phase focuses on the gravestones and their associated stories, where available, plus an outline history of the church.

There is still a lot of information to unearth about the church and churchyard, and we would like to encourage anyone who has spotted any errors or who has additional information about either, to email the information to portpatrick2015@gmail.com. Also, families may wish to add information on their ancestors. The information will be included on the website over time.

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With thanks to Dumfries and Galloway Family History Society for the use of their inscriptions database.

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