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: 168 View Map

Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society Survey Reference: 169


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Inscription


Erected by Peter COSH In Memory of his wife Margaret McCULLOCH who departed this Life 6th March 1821 aged 77 years Also One of their Children who died young. Likewise the said Peter COSH who died 25th Novr 1828 Aged 76 years Also Margret COSH their daughter who died [-]8th Nov. 1836 and [4]6 years and William COSH their son who died the [8]th April 18[46] aged 62 years Also Elizabeth COSH their daughter who died the [18th] September 1849 aged 6[6] years [reverse side] This burying ground contains two graves one in front and one south of this stone.

Headstone


Type:
Red sandstone.
Dimensions:
146 x 102 x 11
Condition:
Fair. Worn but stable with minor flaking to top of west face.
Description:
Free standing headstone with round top and shoulders above a plain oval cartouche.