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: 155 View Map

Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society Survey Reference: 156


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Inscription


[stone in form of a book] Sacred to the memory of Daniel PERRY Mariner who departed this life 25th January 183- aged 87 years Elizabeth [SHANNAN] the wife of Daniel PERRY who departed this life 16th January 1826 aged 76 years [reverse side] Erected by Andrew PERRY A D 1839

Headstone


Type:
Brown sandstone.
Dimensions:
133 x 91 x 11
Condition:
Poor. Very worn with flake damage, blistering and surface loss on both faces.
Description:
Free standing headstone with round top and shoulders and moulded pilasters. Inscription on east within two panels suggesting an open book.