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: 154 View Map

Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society Survey Reference: 155


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Inscription


Erected by Andrew MARTIN Farmer Auchenree- - - in Memory of his Father Andrew MARTIN who died the 10th July 1824 aged 61 years and of his Mother Jane [LYMBURN] who died the 12th October 1826 aged 62 years. Also of his brother William MARTIN who was drowned at Greenock 16 Dec. 1816 aged 22 years. Also the said Andrew MARTIN who died 2nd Dec. 1847 aged 48 years.

Headstone


Type:
Slate (Local).
Dimensions:
127 x 80 x 06
Condition:
Fair. Some flaking to west face.
Description:
Free standing headstone with rectangular top. Set on sandstone base with lead covered iron pegs (possibly support pegs for metal surround).