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: 161 View Map

Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society Survey Reference: 162


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Inscription


In memory of William GIBB late farmer in Crallochcroft who departed this life May 1813 aged 45 years Also his daughter Elizabeth who died in 1844 aged 31 years Also his wife Grace MALNAY who died June 1859 aged 91 years Also his sister Mary GIBB who died 24th March 1859 and also his son William GIBB late Commission Agent, Liverpool who died 20th August 1880 aged [-]0 years

Headstone


Type:
Brown sandstone.
Dimensions:
148 x 94 x 13
Condition:
Fair. Worn with some small scale flaking on west face.
Description:
Free standing headstone with double scrolled top. Set on sandstone plinth. Inscription on east face within raised panel with concave corners.